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 811-04347
GMO Trust
(Exact name of the registrant as specified in charter)
53 State Street, 33rd Floor, Boston, MA 02109
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Tara Pari, Chief Executive Officer, 53 State Street, 33rd Floor, Boston, MA 02109
(Name and address of agent for services)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 617-346-7646
Date of fiscal year end: 02/29/24
Date of reporting period: 02/29/24
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
The annual reports for each series of the registrant for the period ended February 29, 2024 are filed herewith.
GMO Trust
Annual Report
February 29, 2024
Climate Change Fund
Emerging Markets ex-China Fund
Emerging Markets Fund
International Equity Fund
International Opportunistic Value Fund
(formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund)
Japan Value Creation Fund
Quality Cyclicals Fund
Quality Fund
Resource Transition Fund
Resources Fund
Small Cap Quality Fund
U.S. Equity Fund
U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund
U.S. Small Cap Value Fund
For a free copy of the Funds’ proxy voting guidelines, shareholders may call 1-617-346-7646 (collect), visit GMO’s website at www.gmo.com or visit the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 will be available without charge on GMO’s website at www.gmo.com and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov no later than August 31 of each year.
The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarter of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT, which is available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. The Funds have a policy with respect to disclosure of portfolio holdings under which they may also make a complete schedule of portfolio holdings available on GMO’s website at www.gmo.com.
This report is prepared for the general information of shareholders. It is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by a prospectus for the GMO Trust, which contains a complete discussion of the risks associated with an investment in these Funds and other important information. The GMO Trust prospectus can be obtained at www.gmo.com. The GMO Trust Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees of GMO Trust and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-617-346-7646 (collect).
An investment in the Funds is subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal amount invested. There can be no assurance that the Funds will achieve their stated investment objectives. Please see the Funds’ prospectus regarding specific principal risks for each Fund. General risks may include: market risk-equities, management and operational risk, non-U.S. investment risk, small company risk and derivatives risk.
The Funds are distributed by Funds Distributor LLC. Funds Distributor LLC is not affiliated with GMO.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GMO Climate Change Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Focused Equity team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Although GMO does not manage the Fund to, or control the Fund’s risk relative to, any securities index or securities benchmark, a discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index (“ACWI”) is included for comparative purposes.
Class III shares of GMO Climate Change Fund returned -23.16% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +23.15% for the MSCI ACWI.
The Fund’s clean energy holdings, approximately half of the portfolio by weight, returned -41.8% for the year. This accounted for almost all the absolute drawdown in performance. Solar, biofuel, and battery companies fell significantly more than broader global markets. SolarEdge and Sunrun, two solar companies, were the two biggest individual detractors.
The Fund’s energy efficiency and agriculture holdings also fell in absolute terms, while electric grid and water allocations added to absolute returns but trailed broad global equities.
Because some of the securities and instruments held directly or indirectly by the Fund had positive fair value adjustments at the beginning or end of the fiscal year (and the performance of indices are not fair valued), the Fund’s absolute and relative performance is higher than it otherwise would have been in the absence of such fair value adjustments.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO Climate Change Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $1,000,000 Investment in
GMO Climate Change Fund Class III Shares and the MSCI ACWI
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | 5 Year | | Since Inception |
Class III | | -23.16% | | 6.07% | | 4/5/17 6.74% |
Class R6 | | -23.18% | | n/a | | 1/16/20 3.59% |
Class I | | -23.25% | | n/a | | 2/25/20 4.88% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
MSCI data may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose. MSCI provides no warranties, has not prepared or approved this report, and has no liability hereunder.
For Class III, R6 and I the gross expense ratio of 0.82%, 0.82% and 0.92%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.77%, 0.77% and 0.87% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO Climate Change Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 97.1 | % |
Mutual Funds | | | 3.0 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 1.9 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.1 | |
Other | | | (2.1 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | % of Investments | |
United States | | | 45.8 | % |
France | | | 12.2 | |
Canada | | | 8.6 | |
South Korea | | | 6.6 | |
Japan | | | 4.9 | |
Germany | | | 4.0 | |
Denmark | | | 3.5 | |
Other Developed | | | 2.1 | ‡ |
Mexico | | | 2.0 | |
Other Emerging | | | 2.0 | † |
Chile | | | 1.8 | |
Spain | | | 1.5 | |
Finland | | | 1.4 | |
Jersey | | | 1.2 | |
Norway | | | 1.2 | |
Italy | | | 1.2 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| |
Industry Group Summary | | % of Equity Investments# | |
Clean Energy | | | 47.5 | % |
Energy Efficiency | | | 21.3 | |
Electric Grid | | | 9.3 | |
Copper | | | 8.3 | |
Water | | | 6.9 | |
Agriculture | | | 5.1 | |
Timber | | | 1.6 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | In the table, derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table shows country exposure in the Fund. The table excludes short-term investments. The table excludes exposure through forward currency contracts and includes exposure through other derivative financial instruments, if any. The table takes into account the market value of securities and options and the notional amounts of swap contracts and other derivative financial instruments, if any. |
‡ | “Other Developed” is comprised of developed countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
† | “Other Emerging” is comprised of emerging countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
# | Equity investments may consist of common stocks and other stock-related securities, such as preferred stocks, if any. This table excludes exposure to derivative contracts, short-term investments, mutual funds and investment funds, if any. For a summary of these exposures, if any, see the Schedule of Investments. |
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GMO Climate Change Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.1% | | | | |
| | | | Argentina — 0.5% | | | | |
| 403,072 | | | Adecoagro SA (a) | | | 4,046,843 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Australia — 0.1% | | | | |
| 320,055 | | | Clean TeQ Water Ltd. * (a) | | | 81,279 | |
| 1,399,037 | | | Sunrise Energy Metals Ltd. * (a) | | | 332,594 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Australia | | | 413,873 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 0.9% | | | | |
| 782,104 | | | SLC Agricola SA | | | 3,093,111 | |
| 347,800 | | | Suzano SA | | | 3,942,494 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Brazil | | | 7,035,605 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Canada — 8.7% | | | | |
| 476,293 | | | Anaergia, Inc. * (a) | | | 100,021 | |
| 866,625 | | | Canadian Solar, Inc. * (a) | | | 18,277,121 | |
| 431,300 | | | Capstone Copper Corp. * | | | 2,262,724 | |
| 47,200 | | | ERO Copper Corp. * (a) | | | 804,085 | |
| 609,438 | | | First Quantum Minerals Ltd. | | | 5,770,385 | |
| 1,925,700 | | | Greenlane Renewables, Inc. * (a) | | | 177,366 | |
| 2,988,987 | | | Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. – Class A* | | | 31,780,631 | |
| 1,008,392 | | | Largo, Inc. * (a) | | | 1,812,973 | |
| 1,333,508 | | | Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. * (a) | | | 480,063 | |
| 201,100 | | | Northland Power, Inc. (a) | | | 3,408,098 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Canada | | | 64,873,467 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | China — 0.5% | | | | |
| 1,438,276 | | | Yutong Bus Co. Ltd. – Class A | | | 3,729,262 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Denmark — 3.6% | | | | |
| 13,893 | | | ROCKWOOL AS – B Shares | | | 4,446,463 | |
| 789,097 | | | Vestas Wind Systems AS * | | | 21,990,574 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Denmark | | | 26,437,037 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finland — 1.5% | | | | |
| 249,946 | | | Kemira OYJ | | | 4,502,952 | |
| 228,677 | | | Neste OYJ | | | 6,268,516 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Finland | | | 10,771,468 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | France — 12.4% | | | | |
| 29,268 | | | Legrand SA | | | 2,964,299 | |
| 382,954 | | | Nexans SA | | | 39,468,876 | |
| 18,890 | | | Schneider Electric SE | | | 4,293,547 | |
| 249,552 | | | STMicroelectronics NV | | | 11,334,801 | |
| 1,217,788 | | | Valeo SE | | | 14,053,329 | |
| 579,377 | | | Veolia Environnement SA | | | 17,959,711 | |
| 114,522 | | | Waga Energy SA * | | | 2,106,192 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total France | | | 92,180,755 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Germany — 4.0% | | | | |
| 177,301 | | | E.ON SE | | | 2,264,009 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Germany — continued | | | | |
| 420,634 | | | Infineon Technologies AG | | | 15,103,097 | |
| 99,910 | | | Knorr-Bremse AG | | | 6,994,698 | |
| 28,682 | | | Siemens AG (Registered) | | | 5,678,141 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Germany | | | 30,039,945 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Ireland — 0.5% | | | | |
| 39,014 | | | Kingspan Group PLC | | | 3,527,992 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Italy — 1.2% | | | | |
| 122,103 | | | CNH Industrial NV | | | 1,435,338 | |
| 146,901 | | | Prysmian SpA | | | 7,331,204 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Italy | | | 8,766,542 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Japan — 5.0% | | | | |
| 135,300 | | | Ebara Corp. | | | 11,434,485 | |
| 209,900 | | | GS Yuasa Corp. | | | 3,953,558 | |
| 101,600 | | | Organo Corp. | | | 5,221,881 | |
| 783,400 | | | Renesas Electronics Corp. * | | | 12,944,182 | |
| 180,200 | | | Yokogawa Electric Corp. | | | 3,814,437 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Japan | | | 37,368,543 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Jersey — 1.3% | | | | |
| 1,726,261 | | | Arcadium Lithium PLC (a) | | | 9,477,173 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Mexico — 2.1% | | | | |
| 2,158,469 | | | Grupo Mexico SAB de CV – Series B | | | 10,524,978 | |
| 2,548,226 | | | Orbia Advance Corp. SAB de CV | | | 4,707,959 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Mexico | | | 15,232,937 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Netherlands — 0.7% | | | | |
| 87,028 | | | Arcadis NV | | | 5,079,584 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Norway — 1.2% | | | | |
| 646,966 | | | Austevoll Seafood ASA | | | 4,910,551 | |
| 104,314 | | | Mowi ASA | | | 2,014,618 | |
| 33,929 | | | Salmar ASA | | | 2,154,814 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Norway | | | 9,079,983 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Russia — 0.0% | | | | |
| 72,215 | | | MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC (b) | | | 115,323 | |
| 3 | | | MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC ADR (b) | | | — | |
| 120,856 | | | PhosAgro PJSC (b) | | | 88,998 | |
| 2,335 | | | PhosAgro PJSC GDR (b) (c) | | | 576 | |
| 169,638 | | | Ros Agro PLC GDR (Registered) * (b) | | | 14,637 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Russia | | | 219,534 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | South Korea — 6.7% | | | | |
| 108,922 | | | LG Chem Ltd. | | | 37,202,972 | |
| 43,995 | | | Samsung SDI Co. Ltd. | | | 12,498,589 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total South Korea | | | 49,701,561 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 6 |
GMO Climate Change Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Spain — 1.5% | | | | |
| 19,873 | | | Acciona SA | | | 2,226,267 | |
| 174,796 | | | Endesa SA | | | 3,148,096 | |
| 318,585 | | | Iberdrola SA | | | 3,658,996 | |
| 145,558 | | | Redeia Corp. SA | | | 2,315,878 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Spain | | | 11,349,237 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Switzerland — 0.3% | | | | |
| 25,328 | | | Landis & Gyr Group AG | | | 1,976,437 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Ukraine — 0.1% | | | | |
| 219,994 | | | Kernel Holding SA * | | | 716,135 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Kingdom — 0.6% | | | | |
| 460,000 | | | Lifezone Holdings Ltd. | | | 2,336,800 | |
| 180,911 | | | National Grid PLC | | | 2,367,221 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United Kingdom | | | 4,704,021 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United States — 43.7% | | | | |
| 23,600 | | | Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. | | | 3,852,464 | |
| 342,762 | | | Aemetis, Inc. * (a) | | | 1,244,226 | |
| 60,732 | | | AGCO Corp. | | | 6,662,301 | |
| 28,700 | | | Albemarle Corp. | | | 3,956,295 | |
| 136,073 | | | Alcoa Corp. | | | 3,702,546 | |
| 1,004,370 | | | Ameresco, Inc. – Class A* | | | 21,051,595 | |
| 790,000 | | | Array Technologies, Inc. * | | | 10,775,600 | |
| 490,391 | | | BorgWarner, Inc. | | | 15,265,872 | |
| 67,700 | | | Carrier Global Corp. | | | 3,762,766 | |
| 4,188,389 | | | Clean Energy Fuels Corp. * | | | 12,355,748 | |
| 188,039 | | | Corteva, Inc. | | | 10,063,847 | |
| 907,010 | | | Darling Ingredients, Inc. * | | | 38,375,593 | |
| 6,722 | | | Deere & Co. | | | 2,453,866 | |
| 34,967 | | | Edison International | | | 2,378,455 | |
| 43,403 | | | EnerSys | | | 3,987,868 | |
| 92,622 | | | Enphase Energy, Inc. * | | | 11,763,920 | |
| 69,739 | | | Exelon Corp. | | | 2,499,446 | |
| 78,095 | | | First Solar, Inc. * | | | 12,018,040 | |
| 259,356 | | | Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 9,806,250 | |
| 1,171,395 | | | Gevo, Inc. * | | | 1,044,416 | |
| 5,761,291 | | | GrafTech International Ltd. | | | 10,139,872 | |
| 973,321 | | | Green Plains, Inc. * | | | 20,731,737 | |
| 4,200 | | | Hubbell, Inc. | | | 1,598,814 | |
| 21,500 | | | MasTec, Inc. * | | | 1,622,390 | |
| 54,748 | | | Mueller Water Products, Inc. – Class A | | | 851,331 | |
| 14,987 | | | MYR Group, Inc. * | | | 2,434,788 | |
| 78,348 | | | ON Semiconductor Corp. * | | | 6,183,224 | |
| 28,209 | | | Owens Corning | | | 4,225,144 | |
| 59,772 | | | Pentair PLC | | | 4,649,664 | |
| 166,950 | | | PotlatchDeltic Corp. – (REIT) | | | 7,547,810 | |
| 61,400 | | | Primoris Services Corp. | | | 2,425,914 | |
| 196,696 | | | Sensata Technologies Holding PLC | | | 6,770,276 | |
| 543,176 | | | SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. * | | | 36,485,132 | |
| 2,642,998 | | | Sunrun, Inc. * | | | 31,821,696 | |
| 55,995 | | | TE Connectivity Ltd. | | | 8,038,642 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| 22,600 | | | Veralto Corp. | | | 1,953,092 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 324,500,640 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (COST $913,333,749) | | | 721,228,574 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS (d) — 1.9% | | | | |
| | | | Chile — 1.9% | | | | |
| 276,504 | | | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA | | | | |
| | | | Sponsored ADR (a) | | | 13,747,779 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (COST $15,186,529) | | | 13,747,779 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 3.0% | | | | |
| | | | United States — 3.0% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 3.0% | | | | |
| 4,478,154 | | | GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (e) | | | 22,390,770 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 22,390,770 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $22,390,770) | | | 22,390,770 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.1% | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 0.1% | | | | |
| 1,093,187 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money | | | | |
| | | | Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (f) | | | 1,093,187 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $1,093,187) | | | 1,093,187 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 102.1% (Cost $952,004,235) | | | 758,460,310 | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — (2.1)% | | | (15,699,711 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 742,760,599 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
7 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Climate Change Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Additional information on each restricted security is as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuer Description | | Acquisition Date | | | Acquisition Cost | | | Value as a Percentage of Fund’s Net Assets | | | Value as of February 29, 2024 | |
PhosAgro PJSC GDR | | | 08/09/19 | | | $ | 36,037 | | | | 0.0 | % | | $ | 576 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | All or a portion of this security is out on loan (Note 2). |
(b) | Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by the Trustees of GMO Trust or persons acting at their direction pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees. Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs (Note 2). |
(c) | The security is restricted as to resale. |
(d) | Preferred dividend rates are disclosed to the extent that a stated rate exists. |
(e) | All or a portion of this security is purchased with collateral from securities loaned (Note 2). |
(f) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 95.
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 8 |
GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Systematic Equity team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Class VI shares of GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund returned +24.22% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +19.71% for the MSCI Emerging Markets ex-China Index.
Stock selection drove outperformance for the period. Areas of strong stock selection included Taiwan, Vietnam, Mexico, Brazilian Energy, and Hungarian Financials.
Decisions which detracted from performance included overweight positioning toward South African Materials and underweight positioning toward India and Saudi Arabia.
Because some of the securities and instruments held directly or indirectly by the Fund had positive fair value adjustments at the beginning or end of the fiscal year (and the performance of indices are not fair valued), the Fund’s absolute and relative performance is higher than it otherwise would have been in the absence of such fair value adjustments.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $300,000,000 Investment in
GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund Class VI Shares and the
MSCI Emerging Markets ex-China Index
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | Since Inception |
Class III | | 24.10% | | 11/17/21 -5.77% |
Class VI | | 24.22% | | 10/18/21 -5.48% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
MSCI data may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose. MSCI provides no warranties, has not prepared or approved this report, and has no liability hereunder.
For Class III and VI the gross expense ratio of 0.88% and 0.79%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.80% and 0.67% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
10
GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 91.7 | % |
Preferred Stocks | | | 6.6 | |
Mutual Funds | | | 2.0 | |
Other | | | (0.3 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | % of Investments | |
Taiwan | | | 26.6 | % |
India | | | 15.8 | |
Brazil | | | 11.4 | |
South Africa | | | 9.4 | |
South Korea | | | 8.1 | |
Mexico | | | 6.9 | |
Indonesia | | | 6.0 | |
Hungary | | | 3.7 | |
Poland | | | 2.8 | |
Vietnam | | | 2.6 | |
United States | | | 2.0 | * |
Thailand | | | 1.1 | |
Colombia | | | 0.7 | |
Egypt | | | 0.6 | |
Pakistan | | | 0.6 | |
Turkey | | | 0.6 | |
Qatar | | | 0.3 | |
Malaysia | | | 0.2 | |
Russia | | | 0.2 | |
Czech Republic | | | 0.2 | |
Chile | | | 0.1 | |
Greece | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Industry Group Summary | | % of Equity Investments# | |
Banks | | | 18.0 | % |
Energy | | | 15.6 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 11.7 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 10.7 | |
Materials | | | 8.3 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 8.3 | |
Financial Services | | | 6.1 | |
Transportation | | | 5.8 | |
Utilities | | | 4.0 | |
Software & Services | | | 2.2 | |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | | | 1.7 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 1.5 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 1.4 | |
Capital Goods | | | 1.2 | |
Insurance | | | 1.1 | |
Media & Entertainment | | | 0.8 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 0.4 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 0.3 | |
Automobiles & Components | | | 0.2 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 0.2 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 0.2 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 0.1 | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | 0.1 | |
Consumer Services | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | In the table, derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table shows country exposure in the Fund. The table excludes short-term investments. The table excludes exposure through forward currency contracts and includes exposure through other derivative financial instruments, if any. The table takes into account the market value of securities and options and the notional amounts of swap contracts and other derivative financial instruments, if any. |
* | Includes companies that are economically tied to emerging markets. |
# | Equity investments may consist of common stocks and other stock-related securities, such as preferred stocks, if any. This table excludes exposure to derivative contracts, short-term investments, mutual funds and investment funds, if any. For a summary of these exposures, if any, see the Schedule of Investments. |
GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 91.7% | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 5.6% | | | | |
| 6,500 | | | Alupar Investimento SA | | | 38,939 | |
| 37,500 | | | Ambev SA ADR | | | 93,375 | |
| 505,800 | | | Ambev SA | | | 1,279,991 | |
| 4,600 | | | Auren Energia SA | | | 11,872 | |
| 210,600 | | | Banco do Brasil SA | | | 2,451,231 | |
| 64,600 | | | BB Seguridade Participacoes SA | | | 433,257 | |
| 2,600 | | | BrasilAgro - Co. Brasileira de Propriedades Agricolas | | | 12,406 | |
| 17,700 | | | Cia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais Copasa MG | | | 73,597 | |
| 9,900 | | | Cia De Sanena Do Parana | | | 51,441 | |
| 183,200 | | | CPFL Energia SA | | | 1,304,228 | |
| 117,627 | | | Enauta Participacoes SA | | | 602,912 | |
| 136,600 | | | Engie Brasil Energia SA | | | 1,154,660 | |
| 10,000 | | | Mahle Metal Leve SA | | | 72,197 | |
| 4,500 | | | Odontoprev SA | | | 10,908 | |
| 121,800 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro SA | | | 1,009,957 | |
| 76,400 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro SA Sponsored ADR | | | 1,262,128 | |
| 2,800 | | | Sao Martinho SA | | | 15,940 | |
| 20,500 | | | Transmissora Alianca de Energia Eletrica SA | | | 145,984 | |
| 489,700 | | | Ultrapar Participacoes SA | | | 2,892,236 | |
| 28,100 | | | Vale SA | | | 378,673 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Brazil | | | 13,295,932 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chile — 0.1% | | | | |
| 2,306,662 | | | Colbun SA | | | 317,063 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Colombia — 0.0% | | | | |
| 6,104 | | | Interconexion Electrica SA ESP | | | 26,002 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Czech Republic — 0.2% | | | | |
| 2,937 | | | Moneta Money Bank AS | | | 12,892 | |
| 705 | | | Philip Morris CR AS | | | 466,794 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Czech Republic | | | 479,686 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Egypt — 0.6% | | | | |
| 80,922 | | | Abou Kir Fertilizers & Chemical Industries | | | 175,765 | |
| 238,179 | | | Commercial International Bank—Egypt (CIB) | | | 563,939 | |
| 569,836 | | | Eastern Co. SAE | | | 668,536 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Egypt | | | 1,408,240 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Greece — 0.1% | | | | |
| 1,635 | | | JUMBO SA | | | 47,800 | |
| 6,773 | | | OPAP SA | | | 123,466 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Greece | | | 171,266 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Hungary — 3.8% | | | | |
| 27,227 | | | Magyar Telekom Telecommunications PLC | | | 61,810 | |
| 84,610 | | | MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas PLC | | | 672,967 | |
| 155,498 | | | OTP Bank Nyrt | | | 7,461,738 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Hungary — continued | | | | |
| 26,388 | | | Richter Gedeon Nyrt | | | 702,112 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Hungary | | | 8,898,627 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | India — 15.8% | | | | |
| 5,950 | | | Ashoka Buildcon Ltd. * | | | 13,416 | |
| 2,176 | | | Avanti Feeds Ltd. | | | 13,351 | |
| 391,946 | | | Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. | | | 2,865,163 | |
| 167,620 | | | Brightcom Group Ltd. * | | | 34,682 | |
| 85,404 | | | Castrol India Ltd. | | | 214,836 | |
| 63,704 | | | Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd. | | | 272,516 | |
| 33,205 | | | Chennai Petroleum Corp. Ltd. | | | 355,240 | |
| 4,827 | | | Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd. | | | 147,091 | |
| 17,881 | | | Coromandel International Ltd. | | | 230,926 | |
| 4,800 | | | Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. ADR | | | 368,544 | |
| 26,029 | | | Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. | | | 2,013,495 | |
| 1,684 | | | EID Parry India Ltd. | | | 12,751 | |
| 69,273 | | | Engineers India Ltd. | | | 175,193 | |
| 5,643 | | | Firstsource Solutions Ltd. | | | 13,927 | |
| 31,146 | | | GHCL Ltd. | | | 192,627 | |
| 19,736 | | | Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd. | | | 177,109 | |
| 33,442 | | | Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd. | | | 403,369 | |
| 30,663 | | | Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & | | | | |
| | | | Chemicals Ltd. | | | 236,943 | |
| 26,843 | | | Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. | | | 68,912 | |
| 189,654 | | | Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. | | | 499,657 | |
| 9,293 | | | Gujarat State Petronet Ltd. | | | 41,659 | |
| 73,612 | | | HCL Technologies Ltd. | | | 1,483,309 | |
| 2,520 | | | ICICI Securities Ltd. | | | 24,820 | |
| 2,243 | | | IIFL Finance Ltd. | | | 16,007 | |
| 694,917 | | | Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. | | | 1,595,335 | |
| 679,567 | | | Indian Oil Corp. Ltd. | | | 1,367,461 | |
| 22,546 | | | Infosys Ltd. | | | 453,754 | |
| 77,800 | | | Infosys Ltd. Sponsored ADR | | | 1,552,888 | |
| 1,034,026 | | | ITC Ltd. | | | 5,068,047 | |
| 65,918 | | | JM Financial Ltd. | | | 77,222 | |
| 3,233 | | | Kaveri Seed Co. Ltd. | | | 25,858 | |
| 3,732 | | | KNR Constructions Ltd. | | | 12,098 | |
| 3,105 | | | KRBL Ltd. | | | 12,023 | |
| 10,816 | | | LT Foods Ltd. | | | 23,430 | |
| 12,956 | | | Mahanagar Gas Ltd. | | | 231,634 | |
| 662,798 | | | Manappuram Finance Ltd. | | | 1,417,145 | |
| 1,645 | | | Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. | | | 31,959 | |
| 19,247 | | | Muthoot Finance Ltd. | | | 300,462 | |
| 59,524 | | | NCC Ltd. | | | 177,316 | |
| 5,963 | | | Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd. | | | 37,056 | |
| 2,316,252 | | | Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd. | | | 7,396,737 | |
| 212,509 | | | Petronet LNG Ltd. | | | 700,329 | |
| 917,089 | | | Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd. | | | 3,143,182 | |
| 53,179 | | | PTC India Ltd. | | | 129,656 | |
| 38,484 | | | Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. | | | 65,751 | |
| 20,029 | | | Reliance Industries Ltd. | | | 707,133 | |
| 35,822 | | | RITES Ltd. | | | 344,963 | |
| 331 | | | Sanofi India Ltd. | | | 34,329 | |
| 40,792 | | | Shipping Corp. of India Ltd. | | | 117,434 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 12 |
GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | India — continued | | | | |
| 12,978 | | | Shriram Finance Ltd. | | | 381,130 | |
| 83,845 | | | Sun TV Network Ltd. | | | 626,624 | |
| 17,116 | | | Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | | | 848,042 | |
| 5,413 | | | Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd. | | | 21,540 | |
| 53,666 | | | Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd. | | | 34,580 | |
| 5,636 | | | West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. | | | 42,269 | |
| 102,130 | | | Wipro Ltd. | | | 640,120 | |
| 12,135 | | | Zensar Technologies Ltd. | | | 80,277 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total India | | | 37,573,327 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Indonesia — 6.0% | | | | |
| 2,690,200 | | | AKR Corporindo Tbk. PT | | | 291,112 | |
| 515,800 | | | Aneka Tambang Tbk. PT | | | 47,905 | |
| 749,100 | | | Astra International Tbk. PT | | | 249,374 | |
| 7,818,600 | | | Bank Central Asia Tbk. PT | | | 4,919,978 | |
| 4,631,600 | | | Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk. PT | | | 2,068,813 | |
| 6,528,700 | | | Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk. PT | | | 2,495,166 | |
| 9,920,200 | | | Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk. PT | | | 3,865,740 | |
| 67,800 | | | Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tbk. PT | | | 37,682 | |
| 22,800 | | | Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk. PT | | | 16,810 | |
| 35,300 | | | Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk. PT | | | 14,888 | |
| 1,674,500 | | | Medco Energi Internasional Tbk. PT | | | 139,239 | |
| 250,100 | | | Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk. PT | | | 17,351 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Indonesia | | | 14,164,058 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Malaysia — 0.2% | | | | |
| 980,800 | | | Dialog Group Bhd | | | 434,028 | |
| 193,000 | | | Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd | | | 76,453 | |
| 4,800 | | | United Plantations Bhd | | | 22,399 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Malaysia | | | 532,880 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Mexico — 6.9% | | | | |
| 213,800 | | | Arca Continental SAB de CV | | | 2,304,802 | |
| 180,900 | | | Banco del Bajio SA | | | 669,609 | |
| 8,800 | | | Bolsa Mexicana de Valores SAB de CV | | | 19,052 | |
| 13,800 | | | Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV Sponsored ADR | | | 1,339,290 | |
| 539,400 | | | Credito Real SAB de CV SOFOM ER * (a) | | | — | |
| 7,200 | | | Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV Sponsored ADR | | | 894,528 | |
| 1,300 | | | GCC SAB de CV | | | 13,634 | |
| 13,800 | | | Gentera SAB de CV | | | 20,743 | |
| 600 | | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV ADR | | | 41,748 | |
| 26,500 | | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV | | | 229,672 | |
| 400 | | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV ADR | | | 117,748 | |
| 4,655 | | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV – Class B | | | 136,559 | |
| 748,167 | | | Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV – Class O | | | 7,738,788 | |
| 92,600 | | | Grupo Mexico SAB de CV – Series B | | | 451,530 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Mexico — continued | | | | |
| 59,800 | | | Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV – Class A | | | 132,938 | |
| 7,200 | | | Orbia Advance Corp. SAB de CV | | | 13,302 | |
| 57,400 | | | Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV | | | 644,915 | |
| 32,900 | | | Regional SAB de CV | | | 306,913 | |
| 344,337 | | | Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV | | | 1,375,388 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Mexico | | | 16,451,159 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pakistan — 0.6% | | | | |
| 133,184 | | | Attock Refinery Ltd. | | | 163,327 | |
| 233,778 | | | Engro Fertilizers Ltd. | | | 123,138 | |
| 393,000 | | | Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Ltd. | | | 37,623 | |
| 143,955 | | | Fauji Fertilizer Co. Ltd. | | | 61,515 | |
| 58,308 | | | Habib Bank Ltd. | | | 24,182 | |
| 117,568 | | | Hub Power Co. Ltd. | | | 48,114 | |
| 7,468 | | | Lucky Cement Ltd. | | | 20,045 | |
| 6,303 | | | Mari Petroleum Co. Ltd. | | | 52,968 | |
| 764,795 | | | Oil & Gas Development Co. Ltd. | | | 342,853 | |
| 13,919 | | | Pakistan Oilfields Ltd. | | | 21,288 | |
| 801,357 | | | Pakistan Petroleum Ltd. | | | 327,146 | |
| 276,762 | | | SUI Northern Gas Pipeline | | | 67,700 | |
| 62,565 | | | United Bank Ltd. | | | 43,058 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Pakistan | | | 1,332,957 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Poland — 2.8% | | | | |
| 14,130 | | | Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA | | | 612,866 | |
| 777 | | | Budimex SA | | | 142,028 | |
| 63,667 | | | Cyfrowy Polsat SA * | | | 186,977 | |
| 352 | | | Grupa Kety SA | | | 62,166 | |
| 312,256 | | | ORLEN SA | | | 4,850,373 | |
| 57,245 | | | Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA | | | 704,413 | |
| 8,900 | | | XTB SA | | | 107,525 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Poland | | | 6,666,348 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Qatar — 0.3% | | | | |
| 182,128 | | | Industries Qatar QSC | | | 645,842 | |
| 3,163 | | | Qatar Islamic Bank SAQ | | | 17,514 | |
| 27,557 | | | Qatar National Bank QPSC | | | 115,315 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Qatar | | | 778,671 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Russia — 0.2% | | | | |
| 4,036,000 | | | Alrosa PJSC (a) (b) | | | 31,485 | |
| 434,347 | | | Etalon Group PLC GDR (Registered) * (a) | | | 4,628 | |
| 131,280 | | | Evraz PLC * (a) | | | 3,392 | |
| 236,860,000 | | | Federal Grid Co.-Rosseti PJSC * (a) | | | 3,104 | |
| 102,255 | | | Gazprom Neft PJSC (a) | | | 8,960 | |
| 897,812 | | | Gazprom PJSC * (a) | | | 15,857 | |
| 6,151,400 | | | Inter RAO UES PJSC (a) | | | 2,724 | |
| 122,088 | | | LUKOIL PJSC (a) | | | 98,698 | |
| 4,327,340 | | | Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works | | | | |
| | | | PJSC * (a) (b) | | | 25,865 | |
| 7,832 | | | MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC (a) | | | 12,507 | |
| 5 | | | MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC ADR (a) | | | 1 | |
| | | | |
13 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Russia — continued | | | | |
| 88,090 | | | Moscow Exchange MICEX-Rates PJSC (a) | | | 1,919 | |
| 93,370 | | | Novatek PJSC (a) | | | 13,766 | |
| 1,403,510 | | | Novolipetsk Steel PJSC * (a) | | | 30,555 | |
| 4,917 | | | PhosAgro PJSC (a) | | | 3,621 | |
| 95 | | | PhosAgro PJSC GDR (a) (b) | | | 23 | |
| 11,902 | | | Polyus PJSC * (a) (b) | | | 14,331 | |
| 1 | | | Polyus PJSC GDR (Registered) (a) (b) | | | 1 | |
| 50,074,400 | | | RusHydro PJSC (a) | | | 4,131 | |
| 3,446,432 | | | Sberbank of Russia PJSC (a) (b) | | | 110,361 | |
| 140,607 | | | Severstal PAO GDR (Registered) (a) (b) | | | 25,504 | |
| 2,387,800 | | | Surgutneftegas PJSC (a) | | | 7,672 | |
| 657,084 | | | Tatneft PJSC (a) | | | 51,777 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Russia | | | 470,882 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | South Africa — 9.4% | | | | |
| 9,628 | | | Absa Group Ltd. | | | 82,192 | |
| 118,896 | | | Anglo American Platinum Ltd. | | | 4,573,770 | |
| 18,133 | | | Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd. | | | 185,249 | |
| 136,627 | | | AVI Ltd. | | | 637,626 | |
| 610 | | | Bid Corp. Ltd. | | | 14,259 | |
| 262 | | | Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd. | | | 27,604 | |
| 51,064 | | | Clicks Group Ltd. | | | 797,351 | |
| 16,765 | | | Coronation Fund Managers Ltd. | | | 27,302 | |
| 3,700 | | | DRDGOLD Ltd. Sponsored ADR | | | 24,975 | |
| 1,505,799 | | | FirstRand Ltd. | | | 5,094,259 | |
| 139,900 | | | Foschini Group Ltd. | | | 764,044 | |
| 649,498 | | | Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. | | | 2,204,121 | |
| 36,501 | | | Investec Ltd. | | | 229,789 | |
| 33,165 | | | Kumba Iron Ore Ltd. | | | 928,587 | |
| 141,842 | | | Mr Price Group Ltd. | | | 1,257,862 | |
| 19,771 | | | MTN Group Ltd. | | | 86,176 | |
| 48,832 | | | Nedbank Group Ltd. | | | 558,653 | |
| 168,504 | | | Ninety One Ltd. | | | 343,674 | |
| 32,694 | | | Omnia Holdings Ltd. | | | 106,472 | |
| 103,194 | | | Sanlam Ltd. | | | 395,620 | |
| 56,393 | | | Shoprite Holdings Ltd. | | | 759,750 | |
| 511,902 | | | Sibanye Stillwater Ltd. | | | 527,613 | |
| 296,600 | | | Sibanye Stillwater Ltd. ADR | | | 1,221,992 | |
| 51,361 | | | Tiger Brands Ltd. | | | 533,361 | |
| 100,522 | | | Truworths International Ltd. | | | 377,070 | |
| 61,640 | | | Vodacom Group Ltd. | | | 302,662 | |
| 64,078 | | | Woolworths Holdings Ltd. | | | 214,338 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total South Africa | | | 22,276,371 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | South Korea — 8.1% | | | | |
| 1,750 | | | BGF retail Co. Ltd. * | | | 173,643 | |
| 19,860 | | | Cheil Worldwide, Inc. | | | 275,905 | |
| 35,641 | | | Daou Data Corp. * | | | 369,300 | |
| 3,718 | | | DB Insurance Co. Ltd. * | | | 275,892 | |
| 98,673 | | | Dongwon Development Co. Ltd. * | | | 222,519 | |
| 6,693 | | | F&F Co. Ltd. | | | 363,903 | |
| 14,102 | | | Hotel Shilla Co. Ltd. | | | 636,475 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | South Korea — continued | | | | |
| 5,051 | | | Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co. Ltd. * | | | 119,465 | |
| 9,677 | | | Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd. * | | | 457,107 | |
| 145 | | | Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd. | | | 26,448 | |
| 3,205 | | | INTOPS Co. Ltd. | | | 69,934 | |
| 5,441 | | | JB Financial Group Co. Ltd. | | | 53,776 | |
| 11,052 | | | JYP Entertainment Corp. * | | | 611,694 | |
| 4,016 | | | KCC Glass Corp. | | | 123,846 | |
| 4,113 | | | Kia Corp. * | | | 385,174 | |
| 62,979 | | | KT&G Corp. | | | 4,398,750 | |
| 6,458 | | | LOTTE Fine Chemical Co. Ltd. * | | | 230,571 | |
| 4,107 | | | Mirae Asset Securities Co. Ltd. * | | | 27,871 | |
| 16,949 | | | NH Investment & Securities Co. Ltd. * | | | 149,654 | |
| 113 | | | NongShim Co. Ltd. | | | 29,511 | |
| 6,645 | | | Orion Corp. | | | 463,465 | |
| 9,985 | | | Pearl Abyss Corp. * | | | 227,579 | |
| 4,028 | | | S-1 Corp. | | | 175,558 | |
| 109,531 | | | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 6,045,331 | |
| 8,517 | | | Samsung Securities Co. Ltd. | | | 266,182 | |
| 683 | | | Soulbrain Co. Ltd. * | | | 140,007 | |
| 8,842 | | | TKG Huchems Co. Ltd. * | | | 133,196 | |
| 254,116 | | | Woori Financial Group, Inc. | | | 2,847,335 | |
| 75 | | | Young Poong Corp. * | | | 28,433 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total South Korea | | | 19,328,524 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Taiwan — 26.7% | | | | |
| 116,000 | | | Acer, Inc. | | | 165,900 | |
| 5,000 | | | Acter Group Corp. Ltd. | | | 30,858 | |
| 13,897 | | | Advantech Co. Ltd. | | | 171,516 | |
| 114,000 | | | Asia Cement Corp. | | | 145,927 | |
| 24,000 | | | Capital Securities Corp. | | | 12,729 | |
| 850,000 | | | Catcher Technology Co. Ltd. | | | 5,296,022 | |
| 166,000 | | | Chicony Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 985,427 | |
| 83,000 | | | China General Plastics Corp. | | | 53,446 | |
| 298,000 | | | Chipbond Technology Corp. | | | 669,453 | |
| 46,000 | | | ChipMOS Technologies, Inc. | | | 64,210 | |
| 9,000 | | | Darfon Electronics Corp. | | | 15,162 | |
| 25,000 | | | Dynapack International Technology Corp. | | | 64,301 | |
| 121,000 | | | Elitegroup Computer Systems Co. Ltd. | | | 122,701 | |
| 1,308,600 | | | Evergreen Marine Corp. Taiwan Ltd. | | | 6,855,376 | |
| 108,000 | | | Everlight Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 170,853 | |
| 40,000 | | | Feng Hsin Steel Co. Ltd. | | | 86,287 | |
| 44,000 | | | First Financial Holding Co. Ltd. | | | 37,738 | |
| 36,000 | | | FLEXium Interconnect, Inc. | | | 98,374 | |
| 110,000 | | | Formosa Advanced Technologies Co. Ltd. | | | 127,076 | |
| 406,897 | | | Foxconn Technology Co. Ltd. | | | 640,093 | |
| 6,000 | | | Fusheng Precision Co. Ltd. | | | 42,756 | |
| 52,000 | | | Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 336,051 | |
| 33,000 | | | Global Brands Manufacture Ltd. | | | 68,189 | |
| 23,000 | | | Global Mixed Mode Technology, Inc. | | | 189,008 | |
| 83,000 | | | Grand Pacific Petrochemical | | | 37,168 | |
| 6,000 | | | Grape King Bio Ltd. | | | 29,445 | |
| 79,000 | | | Greatek Electronics, Inc. | | | 149,548 | |
| 30,000 | | | Hannstar Board Corp. | | | 53,753 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 14 |
GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Taiwan — continued | | | | |
| 1,030,000 | | | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | | | 3,358,290 | |
| 17,239 | | | Innodisk Corp. | | | 166,712 | |
| 344,000 | | | King’s Town Bank Co. Ltd. | | | 486,072 | |
| 104,000 | | | Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co. Ltd. | | | 435,927 | |
| 49,000 | | | Largan Precision Co. Ltd. | | | 4,021,400 | |
| 28,000 | | | MediaTek, Inc. | | | 1,010,417 | |
| 474,000 | | | Micro-Star International Co. Ltd. | | | 2,868,447 | |
| 364,000 | | | Mitac Holdings Corp. | | | 487,436 | |
| 45,000 | | | momo.com, Inc. | | | 632,800 | |
| 233,528 | | | Nantex Industry Co. Ltd. | | | 261,229 | |
| 7,000 | | | Nien Made Enterprise Co. Ltd. | | | 81,944 | |
| 186,000 | | | Novatek Microelectronics Corp. | | | 3,540,203 | |
| 11,000 | | | Powertech Technology, Inc. | | | 54,356 | |
| 324,000 | | | Primax Electronics Ltd. | | | 746,534 | |
| 154,000 | | | Radiant Opto-Electronics Corp. | | | 719,153 | |
| 7,000 | | | Raydium Semiconductor Corp. | | | 99,138 | |
| 53,744 | | | Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank Ltd. | | | 76,520 | |
| 25,000 | | | Shin Zu Shing Co. Ltd. | | | 133,720 | |
| 53,000 | | | Simplo Technology Co. Ltd. | | | 715,481 | |
| 19,750 | | | Sporton International, Inc. | | | 147,081 | |
| 116,000 | | | T3EX Global Holdings Corp. | | | 338,155 | |
| 63,000 | | | TaiDoc Technology Corp. | | | 316,752 | |
| 25,000 | | | Taiwan Fertilizer Co. Ltd. | | | 52,698 | |
| 45,000 | | | Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co. Ltd. | | | 207,083 | |
| 68,180 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. | | | | |
| | | | Ltd. Sponsored ADR | | | 8,772,721 | |
| 401,000 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. | | | | |
| | | | Ltd. | | | 8,787,721 | |
| 54,000 | | | Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology | | | | |
| | | | Corp. | | | 167,778 | |
| 2,000 | | | TCI Co. Ltd. | | | 10,175 | |
| 6,000 | | | Test Research, Inc. | | | 13,855 | |
| 11,000 | | | Topkey Corp. | | | 65,154 | |
| 9,000 | | | Transcend Information, Inc. | | | 22,788 | |
| 139,000 | | | Tripod Technology Corp. | | | 916,437 | |
| 63,000 | | | Tung Ho Steel Enterprise Corp. | | | 154,016 | |
| 33,000 | | | TXC Corp. | | | 104,297 | |
| 16,000 | | | United Integrated Services Co. Ltd. | | | 148,521 | |
| 24,200 | | | United Microelectronics Corp. Sponsored | | | | |
| | | | ADR | | | 185,856 | |
| 269,000 | | | United Microelectronics Corp. | | | 414,752 | |
| 396,000 | | | USI Corp. | | | 228,266 | |
| 641,250 | | | Wan Hai Lines Ltd. | | | 1,021,522 | |
| 2,920,000 | | | Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. | | | 4,606,841 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Taiwan | | | 63,297,615 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Thailand — 1.1% | | | | |
| 408,900 | | | Berli Jucker PCL NVDR | | | 275,906 | |
| 406,800 | | | Osotspa PCL NVDR | | | 230,253 | |
| 503,700 | | | PTT Exploration & Production PCL NVDR | | | 2,115,208 | |
| 126,700 | | | Regional Container Lines PCL NVDR | | | 78,671 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Thailand | | | 2,700,038 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Turkey — 0.6% | | | | |
| 1,007,710 | | | Hektas Ticaret TAS * | | | 616,277 | |
| 34,840 | | | Is Yatirim Menkul Degerler AS | | | 41,402 | |
| 875,117 | | | Koza Altin Isletmeleri AS | | | 641,666 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Turkey | | | 1,299,345 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Vietnam — 2.6% | | | | |
| 169,765 | | | Duc Giang Chemicals JSC | | | 771,836 | |
| 14,300 | | | IDICO Corp. JSC | | | 34,176 | |
| 159,100 | | | PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC | | | 218,247 | |
| 51,500 | | | Petrovietnam Fertilizer & Chemicals JSC | | | 72,785 | |
| 105,700 | | | PetroVietnam Technical Services Corp. | | | 157,654 | |
| 216,800 | | | Sai Gon-Ha Noi Securities JSC * | | | 155,773 | |
| 56,598 | | | Saigon—Hanoi Commercial JSB * | | | 27,141 | |
| 175,100 | | | Saigon Thuong Tin Commercial JSB * | | | 224,485 | |
| 826,300 | | | SSI Securities Corp. | | | 1,243,600 | |
| 250,100 | | | Vietnam Dairy Products JSC | | | 731,062 | |
| 105,819 | | | Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for | | | | |
| | | | Industry & Trade * | | | 152,944 | |
| 19,800 | | | Vinhomes JSC * | | | 34,913 | |
| 258,500 | | | VIX Securities JSC * | | | 192,786 | |
| 2,226,700 | | | VNDirect Securities Corp. * | | | 2,053,748 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Vietnam | | | 6,071,150 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (COST $266,843,602) | | | 217,540,141 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS (c) — 6.6% | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 5.9% | | | | |
| 442,000 | | | Bradespar SA | | | 1,884,975 | |
| 34,400 | | | Cia de Ferro Ligas da Bahia FERBASA | | | 66,778 | |
| 1,017,000 | | | Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais | | | 2,448,852 | |
| 1,028,970 | | | Itausa SA | | | 2,132,001 | |
| 724,169 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro SA | | | 5,847,427 | |
| 74,717 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro SA ADR | | | 1,208,174 | |
| 23,900 | | | Unipar Carbocloro SA – Class B | | | 318,132 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Brazil | | | 13,906,339 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Colombia — 0.7% | | | | |
| 53,500 | | | Bancolombia SA Sponsored ADR | | | 1,739,820 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Russia — 0.0% | | | | |
| 3,948,700 | | | Surgutneftegas PJSC (a) | | | 26,858 | |
| 31,500 | | | Transneft PJSC (a) | | | 5,546 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Russia | | | 32,404 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (COST $15,827,156) | | | 15,678,563 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
15 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 2.0% | | | | |
| | | | United States — 2.0% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 2.0% | | | | |
| 936,242 | | | GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 4,681,209 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 4,681,209 | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $4,681,209) | | | 4,681,209 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.3% (Cost $287,351,967) | | | 237,899,913 | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — (0.3)% | | | (608,667 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 237,291,246 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Additional information on each restricted security is as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuer Description | | Acquisition Date | | | Acquisition Cost | | | Value as a Percentage of Fund’s Net Assets | | | Value as of February 29, 2024 | |
Alrosa PJSC | | | 10/18/21 | | | $ | 7,054,956 | | | | 0.0 | % | | $ | 31,485 | |
Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works PJSC | | | 10/18/21 | | | | 4,011,995 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 25,865 | |
PhosAgro PJSC GDR | | | 10/18/21 | | | | 2,465 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 23 | |
Polyus PJSC | | | 10/18/21 | | | | 2,285,367 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 14,331 | |
Polyus PJSC GDR (Registered) | | | 10/22/21 | | | | 4 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 1 | |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC | | | 10/18/21 | | | | 16,614,391 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 110,361 | |
Severstal PAO GDR (Registered) | | | 10/18/21 | | | | 3,190,235 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 25,504 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 207,570 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by the Trustees of GMO Trust or persons acting at their direction pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees. Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs (Note 2). |
(b) | The security is restricted as to resale. |
(c) | Preferred dividend rates are disclosed to the extent that a stated rate exists. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 95.
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 16 |
GMO Emerging Markets Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Systematic Equity team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Class II shares of GMO Emerging Markets Fund returned +17.55% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +8.73% for the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.
A mix of stock selection and allocation decisions contributed to outperformance for the period. China was a top contributor from a mix of underweight allocation and stock selection decisions. Taiwan, Vietnam, Hungary, and Brazilian Energy also added value from a mix of overweight positioning and stock selection.
Decisions which detracted from performance included overweight positioning toward South African Materials and underweight positioning toward India and Saudi Arabia.
Because some of the securities and instruments held directly or indirectly by the Fund had positive fair value adjustments at the beginning or end of the fiscal year (and the performance of indices are not fair valued), the Fund’s absolute and relative performance is higher than it otherwise would have been in the absence of such fair value adjustments.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO Emerging Markets Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $1,000,000 Investment in
GMO Emerging Markets Fund Class II Shares, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index and
the S&P/IFCI Composite
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | 5 Year | | 10 Year | | Since Inception |
Class II | | 17.55% | | -0.44% | | 1.76% | | n/a |
Class III | | 17.63% | | -0.38% | | 1.82% | | n/a |
Class VI | | 17.77% | | -0.26% | | 1.94% | | n/a |
Class R6 | | 17.54% | | n/a | | n/a | | 3/31/20 3.77% |
Class I | | 17.48% | | n/a | | n/a | | 1/14/20 -3.82% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
For S&P disclaimers please visit https://www.gmo.com/north-america/benchmark-disclaimers/
MSCI data may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose. MSCI provides no warranties, has not prepared or approved this report, and has no liability hereunder.
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GMO Emerging Markets Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
For Class II, III, VI, R6 and I the gross expense ratio of 1.00%, 0.92%, 0.83%, 0.99% and 1.12%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.95%, 0.90%, 0.77%, 0.95% and 1.00% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO Emerging Markets Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 91.6 | % |
Preferred Stocks | | | 6.9 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.2 | |
Mutual Funds | | | 0.2 | |
Futures Contracts | | | 0.2 | |
Debt Obligations | | | 0.1 | |
Other | | | 0.8 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | % of Investments | |
China | | | 21.1 | % |
Taiwan | | | 20.7 | |
India | | | 9.9 | |
Brazil | | | 8.4 | |
South Africa | | | 8.1 | |
United States | | | 6.0 | * |
Mexico | | | 5.3 | |
South Korea | | | 4.2 | |
Hungary | | | 3.5 | |
Indonesia | | | 3.3 | |
Vietnam | | | 2.3 | |
Poland | | | 1.8 | |
Thailand | | | 1.2 | |
Colombia | | | 1.0 | |
Pakistan | | | 0.7 | |
Russia | | | 0.6 | |
Czech Republic | | | 0.4 | |
Saudi Arabia | | | 0.3 | |
Qatar | | | 0.3 | |
Egypt | | | 0.2 | |
Turkey | | | 0.1 | |
Malaysia | | | 0.1 | |
Kuwait | | | 0.1 | |
Greece | | | 0.1 | |
Sri Lanka | | | 0.1 | |
Philippines | | | 0.1 | |
Chile | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Industry Group Summary | | % of Equity Investments# | |
Banks | | | 19.4 | % |
Energy | | | 14.4 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 11.8 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 8.4 | |
Materials | | | 8.1 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 6.7 | |
Transportation | | | 6.2 | |
Financial Services | | | 6.1 | |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | | | 4.2 | |
Utilities | | | 3.2 | |
Capital Goods | | | 2.4 | |
Software & Services | | | 1.5 | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | 1.3 | |
Insurance | | | 1.3 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 1.2 | |
Media & Entertainment | | | 1.0 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 0.9 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 0.6 | |
Automobiles & Components | | | 0.4 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 0.3 | |
Consumer Services | | | 0.2 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 0.2 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 0.1 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | In the table, derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table shows country exposure in the Fund. The table excludes short-term investments. The table excludes exposure through forward currency contracts and includes exposure through other derivative financial instruments, if any. The table takes into account the market value of securities and options and the notional amounts of swap contracts and other derivative financial instruments, if any. |
* | Includes companies that are economically tied to emerging markets. |
# | Equity investments may consist of common stocks and other stock-related securities, such as preferred stocks, if any. This table excludes exposure to derivative contracts, short-term investments, mutual funds and investment funds, if any. For a summary of these exposures, if any, see the Schedule of Investments. |
GMO Emerging Markets Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 91.6% | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 4.7% | | | | |
| 11,500 | | | Alupar Investimento SA | | | 68,892 | |
| 170,300 | | | Ambev SA | | | 430,966 | |
| 3,000 | | | BrasilAgro—Co. Brasileira de Propriedades | | | | |
| | | | Agricolas | | | 14,315 | |
| 34,200 | | | Cia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais | | | | |
| | | | Copasa MG | | | 142,205 | |
| 14,600 | | | Cia De Sanena Do Parana | | | 75,862 | |
| 266,700 | | | CPFL Energia SA | | | 1,898,677 | |
| 125,886 | | | Enauta Participacoes SA | | | 645,244 | |
| 289,400 | | | Engie Brasil Energia SA | | | 2,446,257 | |
| 19,500 | | | Mahle Metal Leve SA | | | 140,785 | |
| 534,200 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro SA | | | 4,429,547 | |
| 339,900 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro SA Sponsored ADR | | | 5,615,148 | |
| 9,300 | | | Sao Martinho SA | | | 52,944 | |
| 6,500 | | | Transmissora Alianca de Energia Eletrica SA | | | 46,287 | |
| 869,700 | | | Ultrapar Participacoes SA | | | 5,136,568 | |
| 18,300 | | | Vale SA | | | 246,609 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Brazil | | | 21,390,306 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chile — 0.1% | | | | |
| 2,054,952 | | | Colbun SA | | | 282,464 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | China — 22.0% | | | | |
| 1,505,000 | | | 361 Degrees International Ltd. | | | 803,588 | |
| 557,500 | | | 3SBio, Inc. | | | 368,130 | |
| 3,302,200 | | | Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. – Class A | | | 1,921,719 | |
| 11,710,000 | | | Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. – Class H | | | 4,803,975 | |
| 1,428,500 | | | Anhui Conch Cement Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 3,108,393 | |
| 52,400 | | | ANTA Sports Products Ltd. | | | 510,850 | |
| 12,600 | | | Autohome, Inc. ADR | | | 327,474 | |
| 14,878,000 | | | Bank of China Ltd. – Class H | | | 5,836,659 | |
| 128,000 | | | Bosideng International Holdings Ltd. | | | 64,381 | |
| 694,000 | | | China BlueChemical Ltd. – Class H | | | 208,291 | |
| 2,883,878 | | | China Communications Services Corp. Ltd. – Class H | | | 1,225,011 | |
| 15,584,148 | | | China Construction Bank Corp. – Class H | | | 9,664,604 | |
| 1,002,000 | | | China Everbright Environment Group Ltd. | | | 372,415 | |
| 19,143,000 | | | China Feihe Ltd. | | | 9,521,551 | |
| 1,936,000 | | | China Lesso Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 920,752 | |
| 270,000 | | | China Medical System Holdings Ltd. | | | 443,846 | |
| 639,800 | | | China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd. – Class A | | | 2,838,428 | |
| 612,000 | | | China Oriental Group Co. Ltd. | | | 92,081 | |
| 908,232 | | | China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. – Class A | | | 787,370 | |
| 1,322,000 | | | China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. – Class H | | | 728,360 | |
| 1,233,249 | | | China Railway Signal & Communication Corp. Ltd. – Class A | | | 836,171 | |
| 988,000 | | | China Southern Airlines Co. Ltd. – Class H* | | | 367,211 | |
| 686,000 | | | China Traditional Chinese Medicine Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 378,507 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | China — continued | | | | |
| 590,000 | | | Chinasoft International Ltd. | | | 384,316 | |
| 3,291,430 | | | COSCO Shipping Holdings Co. Ltd. – Class A | | | 4,803,680 | |
| 3,242,000 | | | CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. | | | 2,525,031 | |
| 19,871 | | | Daqo New Energy Corp. ADR * | | | 422,855 | |
| 54,100 | | | ENN Energy Holdings Ltd. | | | 439,283 | |
| 55,000 | | | Fufeng Group Ltd. | | | 33,719 | |
| 5,300 | | | Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. – Class A | | | 31,883 | |
| 446,600 | | | GDS Holdings Ltd. – Class A* | | | 379,321 | |
| 460,500 | | | Greentown China Holdings Ltd. | | | 369,953 | |
| 976,000 | | | Greentown Service Group Co. Ltd. | | | 350,670 | |
| 169,700 | | | Hello Group, Inc. Sponsored ADR | | | 1,118,323 | |
| 10,248,000 | | | Hua Han Health Industry Holdings Ltd. (a) | | | 1 | |
| 550,500 | | | Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. – Class A | | | 407,559 | |
| 14,807,000 | | | Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. – Class H | | | 7,590,256 | |
| 114,650 | | | JD.com, Inc. – Class A | | | 1,293,926 | |
| 11,817 | | | JOYY, Inc. ADR | | | 372,236 | |
| 392,000 | | | Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd. | | | 243,326 | |
| 22,000 | | | Kunlun Energy Co. Ltd. | | | 18,755 | |
| 3,612,000 | | | Lenovo Group Ltd. | | | 3,990,282 | |
| 150,500 | | | Li Ning Co. Ltd. | | | 372,354 | |
| 63,800 | | | Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Inc. – Class A | | | 340,736 | |
| 557,000 | | | Lonking Holdings Ltd. | | | 93,589 | |
| 132,542 | | | Lufax Holding Ltd. ADR | | | 413,531 | |
| 395,400 | | | Microport Scientific Corp. * | | | 387,850 | |
| 236,000 | | | Minth Group Ltd. | | | 401,497 | |
| 801,000 | | | Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Ltd. * | | | 371,369 | |
| 328,500 | | | Orient Overseas International Ltd. | | | 5,086,932 | |
| 462,000 | | | PetroChina Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 362,352 | |
| 1,359,000 | | | PICC Property & Casualty Co. Ltd. – | | | | |
| | | | Class H | | | 1,857,914 | |
| 239,200 | | | Ping An Healthcare & Technology Co. Ltd. * | | | 370,891 | |
| 268,909 | | | Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd. – Class A | | | 1,597,893 | |
| 44,500 | | | SciClone Pharmaceuticals Holdings Ltd. | | | 74,128 | |
| 1,613,000 | | | Sinopec Engineering Group Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 884,384 | |
| 129,500 | | | Sinotruk Hong Kong Ltd. | | | 342,593 | |
| 85,000 | | | Smoore International Holdings Ltd. (b) | | | 59,089 | |
| 6,000 | | | Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | 210,184 | |
| 627,000 | | | Uni-President China Holdings Ltd. | | | 376,384 | |
| 555,585 | | | Vipshop Holdings Ltd. ADR * | | | 10,695,011 | |
| 45,000 | | | Want Want China Holdings Ltd. | | | 24,841 | |
| 41,067 | | | Weibo Corp. Sponsored ADR | | | 374,531 | |
| 247,400 | | | Weichai Power Co. Ltd. – Class A | | | 580,727 | |
| 653,000 | | | Weichai Power Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 1,285,340 | |
| 4,400 | | | WuXi AppTec Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 27,124 | |
| 1,496,200 | | | Xiaomi Corp. – Class B* | | | 2,514,249 | |
| 88,200 | | | Xinhua Winshare Publishing & Media Co. Ltd. – Class A | | | 166,740 | |
| | | | |
21 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Emerging Markets Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | China — continued | | | | |
| 699,500 | | | Xtep International Holdings Ltd. | | | 386,849 | |
| 62,000 | | | Yadea Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 97,406 | |
| 572,000 | | | Zhejiang Expressway Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 436,219 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total China | | | 101,097,849 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Colombia — 0.0% | | | | |
| 11,421 | | | Interconexion Electrica SA ESP | | | 48,652 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Czech Republic — 0.4% | | | | |
| 307,073 | | | Moneta Money Bank AS | | | 1,347,945 | |
| 677 | | | Philip Morris CR AS | | | 448,255 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Czech Republic | | | 1,796,200 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Egypt — 0.2% | | | | |
| 457,148 | | | Commercial International Bank - Egypt (CIB) | | | 1,082,393 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Greece — 0.1% | | | | |
| 2,645 | | | JUMBO SA | | | 77,327 | |
| 13,260 | | | OPAP SA | | | 241,719 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Greece | | | 319,046 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Hungary — 3.7% | | | | |
| 72,782 | | | Magyar Telekom Telecommunications PLC | | | 165,228 | |
| 162,396 | | | MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas PLC | | | 1,291,657 | |
| 291,191 | | | OTP Bank Nyrt | | | 13,973,112 | |
| 50,648 | | | Richter Gedeon Nyrt | | | 1,347,604 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Hungary | | | 16,777,601 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | India — 10.4% | | | | |
| 759,607 | | | Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. | | | 5,552,799 | |
| 365,251 | | | Brightcom Group Ltd. * | | | 75,574 | |
| 20,428 | | | Castrol India Ltd. | | | 51,387 | |
| 137,672 | | | Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd. | | | 588,939 | |
| 33,808 | | | Chennai Petroleum Corp. Ltd. | | | 361,691 | |
| 4,901 | | | Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd. | | | 149,346 | |
| 15,607 | | | Coromandel International Ltd. | | | 201,558 | |
| 94,677 | | | GHCL Ltd. | | | 585,545 | |
| 3,164 | | | Glenmark Life Sciences Ltd. | | | 33,035 | |
| 8,815 | | | Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd. | | | 79,105 | |
| 97,152 | | | Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd. | | | 1,171,823 | |
| 54,520 | | | Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & | | | | |
| | | | Chemicals Ltd. | | | 421,293 | |
| 35,957 | | | Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. | | | 92,309 | |
| 364,045 | | | Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. | | | 959,103 | |
| 12,168 | | | Gujarat State Petronet Ltd. | | | 54,547 | |
| 138,578 | | | HCL Technologies Ltd. | | | 2,792,398 | |
| 5,108 | | | ICICI Securities Ltd. | | | 50,309 | |
| 4,063 | | | IIFL Finance Ltd. | | | 28,996 | |
| 1,543,742 | | | Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. | | | 3,544,001 | |
| 1,051,727 | | | Indian Oil Corp. Ltd. | | | 2,116,342 | |
| 79,800 | | | Infosys Ltd. Sponsored ADR | | | 1,592,808 | |
| 302,831 | | | ITC Ltd. | | | 1,484,258 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | India — continued | | | | |
| 146,111 | | | JM Financial Ltd. | | | 171,166 | |
| 6,826 | | | Kaveri Seed Co. Ltd. | | | 54,596 | |
| 8,010 | | | KRBL Ltd. | | | 31,015 | |
| 20,642 | | | LT Foods Ltd. | | | 44,716 | |
| 24,665 | | | Mahanagar Gas Ltd. | | | 440,973 | |
| 403 | | | Maharashtra Scooters Ltd. | | | 36,505 | |
| 1,913,044 | | | Manappuram Finance Ltd. | | | 4,090,328 | |
| 4,873 | | | Marico Ltd. | | | 30,667 | |
| 5,673 | | | Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. | | | 110,216 | |
| 41,538 | | | Muthoot Finance Ltd. | | | 648,444 | |
| 71,662 | | | NCC Ltd. | | | 213,474 | |
| 11,075 | | | Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd. | | | 68,823 | |
| 3,559,371 | | | Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd. | | | 11,366,523 | |
| 407,869 | | | Petronet LNG Ltd. | | | 1,344,144 | |
| 854,366 | | | Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd. | | | 2,928,208 | |
| 158,762 | | | PTC India Ltd. | | | 387,079 | |
| 35,554 | | | Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. | | | 60,745 | |
| 92,968 | | | Redington Ltd. | | | 234,052 | |
| 14 | | | Reliance Industries Ltd. | | | 494 | |
| 12,829 | | | RITES Ltd. | | | 123,542 | |
| 712 | | | Sanofi India Ltd. | | | 73,844 | |
| 1,286 | | | Share India Securities Ltd. | | | 29,057 | |
| 52,903 | | | Shipping Corp. of India Ltd. | | | 152,300 | |
| 165,873 | | | Sun TV Network Ltd. | | | 1,239,669 | |
| 31,426 | | | Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | | | 1,557,056 | |
| 10,068 | | | Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd. | | | 40,063 | |
| 89,928 | | | Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd. | | | 57,946 | |
| 1,068 | | | UTI Asset Management Co. Ltd. | | | 11,535 | |
| 16,155 | | | West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. | | | 121,159 | |
| 17,589 | | | Zensar Technologies Ltd. | | | 116,357 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total India | | | 47,771,862 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Indonesia — 3.4% | | | | |
| 1,521,500 | | | AKR Corporindo Tbk. PT | | | 164,645 | |
| 1,002,500 | | | Aneka Tambang Tbk. PT | | | 93,108 | |
| 1,964,500 | | | Astra International Tbk. PT | | | 653,978 | |
| 7,419,000 | | | Bank Central Asia Tbk. PT | | | 4,668,524 | |
| 2,493,600 | | | Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk. PT | | | 1,113,825 | |
| 9,641,500 | | | Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk. PT | | | 3,684,829 | |
| 10,295,100 | | | Bank Pembangunan Daerah Jawa Timur Tbk. PT | | | 396,012 | |
| 12,098,900 | | | Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk. PT | | | 4,714,744 | |
| 103,100 | | | Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tbk. PT | | | 57,300 | |
| 54,800 | | | Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk. PT | | | 40,403 | |
| 90,200 | | | Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk. PT | | | 38,043 | |
| 10,982,500 | | | Panin Financial Tbk. PT * | | | 181,841 | |
| 609,000 | | | Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk. PT | | | 42,249 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Indonesia | | | 15,849,501 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Kuwait — 0.1% | | | | |
| 39,175 | | | Humansoft Holding Co. KSC | | | 428,871 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 22 |
GMO Emerging Markets Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Malaysia — 0.2% | | | | |
| 580,000 | | | Dialog Group Bhd | | | 256,664 | |
| 308,960 | | | Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd | | | 164,619 | |
| 658,300 | | | Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd | | | 260,772 | |
| 12,100 | | | United Plantations Bhd | | | 56,465 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Malaysia | | | 738,520 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Mexico — 5.5% | | | | |
| 399,900 | | | Arca Continental SAB de CV | | | 4,310,992 | |
| 148,900 | | | Banco del Bajio SA | | | 551,160 | |
| 22,000 | | | Bolsa Mexicana de Valores SAB de CV | | | 47,629 | |
| 29,300 | | | Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV Sponsored ADR | | | 2,843,565 | |
| 315,700 | | | Credito Real SAB de CV SOFOM | | | | |
| | | | ER * (a) (b) | | | — | |
| 4,200 | | | GCC SAB de CV | | | 44,050 | |
| 37,300 | | | Gentera SAB de CV | | | 56,067 | |
| 39,100 | | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV | | | 338,874 | |
| 5,500 | | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV ADR | | | 382,690 | |
| 3,000 | | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV ADR | | | 883,110 | |
| 3,075 | | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV – Class B | | | 90,208 | |
| 1,374,335 | | | Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV – Class O | | | 14,215,660 | |
| 180,500 | | | Grupo Mexico SAB de CV – Series B | | | 880,142 | |
| 22,700 | | | Orbia Advance Corp. SAB de CV | | | 41,939 | |
| 182,000 | | | Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV | | | 726,964 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Mexico | | | 25,413,050 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pakistan — 0.7% | | | | |
| 147,848 | | | Attock Refinery Ltd. | | | 181,310 | |
| 62,624 | | | Bank Alfalah Ltd. | | | 12,876 | |
| 500,033 | | | Engro Fertilizers Ltd. | | | 263,382 | |
| 824,000 | | | Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Ltd. | | | 78,885 | |
| 308,405 | | | Fauji Fertilizer Co. Ltd. | | | 131,788 | |
| 168,181 | | | Habib Bank Ltd. | | | 69,751 | |
| 222,873 | | | Hub Power Co. Ltd. | | | 91,209 | |
| 122,628 | | | International Steels Ltd. | | | 28,845 | |
| 276,907 | | | Kot Addu Power Co. Ltd. | | | 31,221 | |
| 24,956 | | | Lucky Cement Ltd. | | | 66,986 | |
| 12,319 | | | Mari Petroleum Co. Ltd. | | | 103,523 | |
| 47,418 | | | MCB Bank Ltd. | | | 33,813 | |
| 1,468,701 | | | Oil & Gas Development Co. Ltd. | | | 658,410 | |
| 40,906 | | | Pakistan Oilfields Ltd. | | | 62,563 | |
| 3,225,409 | | | Pakistan Petroleum Ltd. | | | 1,316,742 | |
| 571,557 | | | SUI Northern Gas Pipeline | | | 139,810 | |
| 129,410 | | | United Bank Ltd. | | | 89,061 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Pakistan | | | 3,360,175 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Philippines — 0.1% | | | | |
| 8,665,800 | | | Megaworld Corp. | | | 297,755 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Poland — 1.9% | | | | |
| 7,922 | | | Budimex SA | | | 1,448,065 | |
| 37,648 | | | Cyfrowy Polsat SA * | | | 110,564 | |
| 531 | | | Grupa Kety SA | | | 93,779 | |
| 459,143 | | | ORLEN SA | | | 7,132,017 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Poland | | | 8,784,425 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Qatar — 0.3% | | | | |
| 428,929 | | | Industries Qatar QSC | | | 1,521,019 | |
| 10,713 | | | Qatar Islamic Bank SAQ | | | 59,321 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Qatar | | | 1,580,340 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Russia — 0.5% | | | | |
| 31,701,260 | | | Alrosa PJSC (a) (c) | | | 247,304 | |
| 39,977 | | | Evraz PLC * (a) | | | 1,033 | |
| 1,432,600,000 | | | Federal Grid Co.-Rosseti PJSC * (a) | | | 18,773 | |
| 653,911 | | | Fix Price Group PLC GDR (a) | | | 15,442 | |
| 219,070 | | | Gazprom Neft PJSC (a) | | | 19,196 | |
| 1,250,860 | | | Gazprom PJSC * (a) | | | 22,092 | |
| 78,536,400 | | | Inter RAO UES PJSC (a) | | | 34,779 | |
| 3 | | | LSR Group PJSC GDR (a) | | | — | |
| 239,440 | | | LSR Group PJSC (a) | | | 25,734 | |
| 285,469 | | | LUKOIL PJSC (a) | | | 230,777 | |
| 17,490,987 | | | Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works | | | | |
| | | | PJSC * (a) (c) | | | 104,544 | |
| 474,800 | | | Mechel PJSC * (a) (c) | | | 14,278 | |
| 37,212 | | | MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC (a) | | | 59,425 | |
| 5 | | | MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC ADR (a) | | | 1 | |
| 249,660 | | | Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (a) | | | 7,940 | |
| 4,133,417 | | | Moscow Exchange MICEX-Rates PJSC (a) | | | 90,059 | |
| 10,015,560 | | | Novolipetsk Steel PJSC * (a) | | | 218,044 | |
| 11,924 | | | PhosAgro PJSC (a) | | | 8,781 | |
| 230 | | | PhosAgro PJSC GDR (a) (c) | | | 57 | |
| 80,094 | | | Polyus PJSC * (a) (c) | | | 96,437 | |
| 24,938,000 | | | RusHydro PJSC (a) | | | 2,057 | |
| 13,125,612 | | | Sberbank of Russia PJSC (a) (c) | | | 420,306 | |
| 706,464 | | | Severstal PAO GDR (Registered) (a) (c) | | | 128,143 | |
| 68,353 | | | SFI PJSC (a) | | | 11,537 | |
| 63,500,900 | | | Surgutneftegas PJSC (a) | | | 204,036 | |
| 2,860,038 | | | Tatneft PJSC (a) | | | 225,365 | |
| 8,118,000 | | | Unipro PJSC * (a) | | | 1,928 | |
| 556,430 | | | United Co. Rusal International PJSC * (a) | | | 2,110 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Russia | | | 2,210,178 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Saudi Arabia — 0.3% | | | | |
| 110,375 | | | National Industrialization Co. * | | | 387,900 | |
| 162,123 | | | Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Co. * | | | 357,507 | |
| 105,592 | | | Saudi Arabian Oil Co. | | | 892,767 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Saudi Arabia | | | 1,638,174 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | South Africa — 8.5% | | | | |
| 8,710 | | | Absa Group Ltd. | | | 74,355 | |
| 252,770 | | | Anglo American Platinum Ltd. | | | 9,723,724 | |
| 261,335 | | | AVI Ltd. | | | 1,219,626 | |
| | | | |
23 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Emerging Markets Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | South Africa — continued | | | | |
| 92,368 | | | Clicks Group Ltd. | | | 1,442,302 | |
| 6,858 | | | Coronation Fund Managers Ltd. | | | 11,168 | |
| 2,229,761 | | | FirstRand Ltd. | | | 7,543,490 | |
| 380,186 | | | Foschini Group Ltd. | | | 2,076,332 | |
| 1,055,637 | | | Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. | | | 3,582,385 | |
| 188,400 | | | Investec Ltd. | | | 1,186,058 | |
| 37,090 | | | Kumba Iron Ore Ltd. | | | 1,038,483 | |
| 394,655 | | | Mr Price Group Ltd. | | | 3,499,821 | |
| 52,017 | | | MTN Group Ltd. | | | 226,726 | |
| 16,949 | | | Nedbank Group Ltd. | | | 193,902 | |
| 506,282 | | | Ninety One Ltd. | | | 1,032,594 | |
| 184,457 | | | Sanlam Ltd. | | | 707,162 | |
| 95,998 | | | Shoprite Holdings Ltd. | | | 1,293,325 | |
| 547,972 | | | Sibanye Stillwater Ltd. | | | 564,790 | |
| 519,400 | | | Sibanye Stillwater Ltd. ADR (b) | | | 2,139,928 | |
| 81,805 | | | Tiger Brands Ltd. | | | 849,509 | |
| 126,764 | | | Woolworths Holdings Ltd. | | | 424,020 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total South Africa | | | 38,829,700 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | South Korea — 2.8% | | | | |
| 5,993 | | | Cheil Worldwide, Inc. | | | 83,258 | |
| 51,421 | | | Daou Data Corp. * | | | 532,807 | |
| 6,518 | | | DB Insurance Co. Ltd. * | | | 483,665 | |
| 315,330 | | | Dongwon Development Co. Ltd. * | | | 711,105 | |
| 3,958 | | | F&F Co. Ltd. | | | 215,199 | |
| 10,598 | | | HDC Hyundai Development | | | | |
| | | | Co-Engineering & Construction * | | | 158,259 | |
| 8,339 | | | Hotel Shilla Co. Ltd. | | | 376,370 | |
| 5,722 | | | Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd. * | | | 270,287 | |
| 199 | | | Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd. | | | 36,297 | |
| 80,469 | | | JB Financial Group Co. Ltd. | | | 795,317 | |
| 6,535 | | | JYP Entertainment Corp. * | | | 361,692 | |
| 10,706 | | | Kia Corp. * | | | 1,002,595 | |
| 92,216 | | | KT&G Corp. | | | 6,440,799 | |
| 1,462 | | | Kumho Petrochemical Co. Ltd. * | | | 162,365 | |
| 2,155 | | | LOTTE Fine Chemical Co. Ltd. * | | | 76,940 | |
| 6,079 | | | NH Investment & Securities Co. Ltd. * | | | 53,676 | |
| 4,433 | | | Orion Corp. | | | 309,186 | |
| 5,904 | | | Pearl Abyss Corp. * | | | 134,565 | |
| 20,232 | | | Samsung Securities Co. Ltd. | | | 632,310 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total South Korea | | | 12,836,692 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Sri Lanka — 0.1% | | | | |
| 103,983,101 | | | Anilana Hotels & Properties Ltd. * (d) (e) | | | 303,354 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Taiwan — 21.7% | | | | |
| 27,000 | | | Allied Supreme Corp. | | | 346,695 | |
| 40,000 | | | Asia Cement Corp. | | | 51,202 | |
| 67,000 | | | Capital Securities Corp. | | | 35,534 | |
| 1,688,000 | | | Catcher Technology Co. Ltd. | | | 10,517,277 | |
| 350,000 | | | Chicony Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 2,077,707 | |
| 284,000 | | | Chipbond Technology Corp. | | | 638,003 | |
| 11,000 | | | Chlitina Holding Ltd. | | | 66,353 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Taiwan — continued | | | | |
| 321,000 | | | Chong Hong Construction Co. Ltd. | | | 793,195 | |
| 498,400 | | | Coretronic Corp. | | | 1,121,068 | |
| 27,000 | | | Darfon Electronics Corp. | | | 45,485 | |
| 50,000 | | | Dynapack International Technology Corp. | | | 128,601 | |
| 203,000 | | | Elitegroup Computer Systems Co. Ltd. | | | 205,853 | |
| 1,773,200 | | | Evergreen Marine Corp. Taiwan Ltd. | | | 9,289,281 | |
| 56,000 | | | Everlight Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 88,590 | |
| 613,000 | | | Farglory Land Development Co. Ltd. | | | 1,089,926 | |
| 112,000 | | | First Financial Holding Co. Ltd. | | | 96,060 | |
| 56,000 | | | FLEXium Interconnect, Inc. | | | 153,027 | |
| 611,778 | | | Foxconn Technology Co. Ltd. | | | 962,393 | |
| 5,000 | | | Fusheng Precision Co. Ltd. | | | 35,630 | |
| 63,000 | | | Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 407,138 | |
| 75,000 | | | Global Brands Manufacture Ltd. | | | 154,976 | |
| 6,000 | | | Global Mixed Mode Technology, Inc. | | | 49,307 | |
| 449,000 | | | Grand Pacific Petrochemical | | | 201,067 | |
| 25,000 | | | Grape King Bio Ltd. | | | 122,688 | |
| 64,000 | | | Hannstar Board Corp. | | | 114,674 | |
| 1,714,000 | | | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | | | 5,588,455 | |
| 362,000 | | | Huaku Development Co. Ltd. | | | 1,131,638 | |
| 196,000 | | | Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co. Ltd. | | | 821,556 | |
| 51,000 | | | Largan Precision Co. Ltd. | | | 4,185,539 | |
| 17,000 | | | MediaTek, Inc. | | | 613,467 | |
| 1,051,000 | | | Micro-Star International Co. Ltd. | | | 6,360,205 | |
| 675,000 | | | Mitac Holdings Corp. | | | 903,900 | |
| 27,000 | | | momo.com, Inc. | | | 379,680 | |
| 4,000 | | | Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co. Ltd. | | | 38,104 | |
| 412,000 | | | Nantex Industry Co. Ltd. | | | 460,871 | |
| 410,810 | | | Novatek Microelectronics Corp. | | | 7,819,090 | |
| 10,000 | | | Pixart Imaging, Inc. | | | 54,171 | |
| 623,000 | | | Primax Electronics Ltd. | | | 1,435,466 | |
| 295,936 | | | Radiant Opto-Electronics Corp. | | | 1,381,970 | |
| 43,000 | | | Shin Zu Shing Co. Ltd. | | | 229,999 | |
| 377,000 | | | Shinkong Insurance Co. Ltd. | | | 828,052 | |
| 24,000 | | | Sigurd Microelectronics Corp. | | | 53,466 | |
| 101,468 | | | Simplo Technology Co. Ltd. | | | 1,369,782 | |
| 221,000 | | | T3EX Global Holdings Corp. | | | 644,244 | |
| 122,000 | | | TaiDoc Technology Corp. | | | 613,393 | |
| 52,000 | | | Taiwan Fertilizer Co. Ltd. | | | 109,612 | |
| 19,200 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Sponsored ADR | | | 2,470,464 | |
| 1,115,000 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 24,434,684 | |
| 97,000 | | | Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology | | | | |
| | | | Corp. | | | 301,378 | |
| 71,000 | | | TCI Co. Ltd. | | | 361,202 | |
| 7,000 | | | Test Research, Inc. | | | 16,165 | |
| 502,000 | | | Transcend Information, Inc. | | | 1,271,042 | |
| 169,160 | | | Tripod Technology Corp. | | | 1,115,284 | |
| 12,000 | | | TTY Biopharm Co. Ltd. | | | 30,771 | |
| 28,000 | | | TXC Corp. | | | 88,495 | |
| 3,435,000 | | | Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. | | | 5,419,349 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Taiwan | | | 99,323,224 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 24 |
GMO Emerging Markets Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Thailand — 1.3% | | | | |
| 241,800 | | | Berli Jucker PCL NVDR | | | 163,155 | |
| 240,600 | | | Osotspa PCL NVDR | | | 136,182 | |
| 2,444,000 | | | Pruksa Holding PCL (Foreign Registered) | | | 839,486 | |
| 821,100 | | | PTT Exploration & Production PCL | | | 3,448,079 | |
| 1,252,700 | | | PTT PCL | | | 1,195,676 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Thailand | | | 5,782,578 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Turkey — 0.2% | | | | |
| 595,888 | | | Hektas Ticaret TAS * | | | 364,423 | |
| 517,482 | | | Koza Altin Isletmeleri AS | | | 379,435 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Turkey | | | 743,858 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Vietnam — 2.4% | | | | |
| 308,000 | | | Duc Giang Chemicals JSC | | | 1,400,321 | |
| 65,000 | | | PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC | | | 89,164 | |
| 10,800 | | | PetroVietnam Gas JSC | | | 33,959 | |
| 322,300 | | | PetroVietnam Technical Services Corp. | | | 480,718 | |
| 149,700 | | | Pha Lai Thermal Power JSC | | | 83,322 | |
| 229,600 | | | Sai Gon-Ha Noi Securities JSC * | | | 164,970 | |
| 927,700 | | | SSI Securities Corp. | | | 1,396,209 | |
| 480,000 | | | Vietnam Dairy Products JSC | | | 1,403,079 | |
| 76,700 | | | Vinhomes JSC * | | | 135,244 | |
| 458,400 | | | VIX Securities JSC * | | | 341,869 | |
| 5,830,000 | | | VNDirect Securities Corp. * | | | 5,377,174 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Vietnam | | | 10,906,029 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (COST $789,800,460) | | | 419,592,797 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS (f) —6.9% | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 4.2% | | | | |
| 1,200,400 | | | Bradespar SA | | | 5,119,285 | |
| 1,954,100 | | | Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais | | | 4,705,312 | |
| 1,170,370 | | | Itausa SA | | | 2,424,979 | |
| 789,947 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro SA | | | 6,378,563 | |
| 37,800 | | | Unipar Carbocloro SA – Class B | | | 503,153 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Brazil | | | 19,131,292 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Colombia — 1.0% | | | | |
| 141,300 | | | Bancolombia SA Sponsored ADR | | | 4,595,076 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Russia — 0.1% | | | | |
| 194,570 | | | Nizhnekamskneftekhim PJSC (a) | | | 1,665 | |
| 79,676,700 | | | Surgutneftegas PJSC (a) | | | 541,932 | |
| 86,900 | | | Transneft PJSC (a) | | | 15,300 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Russia | | | 558,897 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | South Korea — 1.6% | | | | |
| 150,442 | | | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 7,204,164 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (COST $77,115,790) | | | 31,489,429 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Par Value† / Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | DEBT OBLIGATIONS — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | United States — 0.1% | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, | | | | |
| | | | Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money | | | | |
| | | | market yield + 0.20%, 5.53%, due | | | | |
| | | | 01/31/25 (g) | | | 500,579 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS (COST $500,221) | | | 500,579 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | United States — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 0.2% | | | | |
| 200,933 | | | GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 1,004,664 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 1,004,664 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $1,004,664) | | | 1,004,664 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.2% | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 0.2% | | | | |
| 1,013,701 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money | | | | |
| | | | Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (h) | | | 1,013,701 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $1,013,701) | | | 1,013,701 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.0% (Cost $869,434,836) | | | 453,601,170 | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — 1.0% | | | 4,692,512 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 458,293,682 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
25 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Emerging Markets Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Additional information on each restricted security is as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuer Description | | Acquisition Date | | | Acquisition Cost | | | Value as a Percentage of Fund’s Net Assets | | | Value as of February 29, 2024 | |
Alrosa PJSC | | | 09/14/17 | | | $ | 46,779,239 | | | | 0.1 | % | | $ | 247,304 | |
Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works PJSC | | | 02/13/18 | | | | 14,388,116 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 104,544 | |
Mechel PJSC | | | 11/12/21 | | | | 883,911 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 14,278 | |
PhosAgro PJSC GDR | | | 02/09/22 | | | | 5,151 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 57 | |
Polyus PJSC | | | 07/23/20 | | | | 17,665,998 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 96,437 | |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC | | | 11/10/17 | | | | 51,393,929 | | | | 0.1 | % | | | 420,306 | |
Severstal PAO GDR (Registered) | | | 10/12/17 | | | | 13,249,420 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 128,143 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,011,069 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A summary of outstanding financial instruments at February 29, 2024 is as follows:
Futures Contracts
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Number of Contracts + | | Type | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount ($) | | | Value/Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | |
Buys | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
535 | | Mini MSCI Emerging Markets | | | March 2024 | | | $ | 27,199,400 | | | $ | 836,785 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
+ | Buys - Fund is long the futures contract. |
Sales - Fund is short the futures contract.
As of February 29, 2024, for the above contracts and/or agreements, the Fund had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover commitments or collateral requirements, if any, of the relevant broker or exchange.
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
† | Denominated in U.S. Dollar, unless otherwise indicated. * Non-income producing security. |
(a) | Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by the Trustees of GMO Trust or persons acting at their direction pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees. Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs (Note 2). |
(b) | All or a portion of this security is out on loan (Note 2). |
(c) | The security is restricted as to resale. |
(d) | Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs (Note 2). |
(e) | Affiliated company (Note 10). |
(f) | Preferred dividend rates are disclosed to the extent that a stated rate exists. |
(g) | All or a portion of this security has been pledged to cover margin requirements on futures and/or cleared swap contracts, collateral on OTC swap contracts, forward currency contracts, and/or written options, if any (Note 4). |
(h) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 95.
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 26 |
GMO International Equity Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Systematic Equity team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Although the Fund is not managed relative to any securities market index or benchmark, a discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to the MSCI EAFE Index is included for comparative purposes.
Class III shares of GMO International Equity Fund returned +16.98% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +14.41% for the MSCI EAFE Index.
Stock selection drove outperformance for the period with notable contributions from Japan, the United Kingdom, Industrials, Financials, Consumer Staples, and Spanish Consumer Discretionary.
Decisions which detracted from performance included stock selection in the Netherlands and Information Technology. Danish Health Care was also a top detractor due to underweight positioning in Novo Nordisk.
Because some of the securities and instruments held directly or indirectly by the Fund had positive fair value adjustments at the beginning or end of the fiscal year (and the performance of indices are not fair valued), the Fund’s absolute and relative performance is higher than it otherwise would have been in the absence of such fair value adjustments.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
27
GMO International Equity Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $1,000,000 Investment in
GMO International Equity Fund Class III Shares and the MSCI EAFE Index
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | 5 Year | | 10 Year | | Since Inception |
Class III | | 16.98% | | 8.45% | | 3.71% | | n/a |
Class IV | | 17.10% | | 8.53% | | 3.78% | | n/a |
Class I | | 16.78% | | n/a | | n/a | | 5/24/21 2.55% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
MSCI data may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose. MSCI provides no warranties, has not prepared or approved this report, and has no liability hereunder.
For Class III, IV and I the gross expense ratio of 0.70%, 0.64% and 0.87%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.67%, 0.61% and 0.84% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO International Equity Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 97.4 | % |
Mutual Funds | | | 7.6 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 0.4 | |
Debt Obligations | | | 0.1 | |
Futures Contracts | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Other | | | (5.5 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | % of Investments | |
Japan | | | 24.7 | % |
France | | | 13.6 | |
United Kingdom | | | 10.9 | |
United States | | | 8.9 | |
Netherlands | | | 6.7 | |
Italy | | | 6.2 | |
Spain | | | 5.9 | |
Switzerland | | | 5.3 | |
Germany | | | 4.5 | |
Australia | | | 3.0 | |
Sweden | | | 2.2 | |
Norway | | | 2.0 | |
Singapore | | | 1.9 | |
Other Developed | | | 1.8 | ‡ |
Belgium | | | 1.3 | |
Hong Kong | | | 1.1 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Industry Group Summary | | % of Equity Investments# | |
Capital Goods | | | 13.1 | % |
Banks | | | 10.8 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life | | | | |
Sciences | | | 8.1 | |
Energy | | | 6.9 | |
Automobiles & Components | | | 6.4 | |
Financial Services | | | 6.3 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 6.1 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 5.5 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 4.9 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 4.4 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor | | | | |
Equipment | | | 4.3 | |
Software & Services | | | 4.2 | |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & | | | | |
Retail | | | 3.7 | |
Materials | | | 3.5 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 3.5 | |
Insurance | | | 2.4 | |
Media & Entertainment | | | 2.3 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 1.1 | |
Transportation | | | 1.1 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 0.7 | |
Utilities | | | 0.3 | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | 0.3 | |
Consumer Services | | | 0.1 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 0.0 | ^ |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | In the table, derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table shows country exposure in the Fund. The table excludes short-term investments. The table excludes exposure through forward currency contracts and includes exposure through other derivative financial instruments, if any. The table takes into account the market value of securities and options and the notional amounts of swap contracts and other derivative financial instruments, if any. |
‡ | “Other Developed” is comprised of developed countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
# | Equity investments may consist of common stocks and other stock-related securities, such as preferred stocks, if any. This table excludes exposure to derivative contracts, short-term investments, mutual funds and investment funds, if any. For a summary of these exposures, if any, see the Schedule of Investments. |
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GMO International Equity Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.4% | | | | |
| | | | Australia — 3.2% | | | | |
| 76,104 | | | BlueScope Steel Ltd. | | | 1,131,703 | |
| 1,011,005 | | | Brambles Ltd. | | | 9,927,044 | |
| 351,582 | | | Fortescue Ltd. | | | 5,934,003 | |
| 173,489 | | | GrainCorp Ltd. – Class A | | | 878,989 | |
| 133,200 | | | Rio Tinto Ltd. | | | 10,726,450 | |
| 154,801 | | | Super Retail Group Ltd. | | | 1,647,682 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Australia | | | 30,245,871 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Austria — 0.4% | | | | |
| 68,811 | | | Erste Group Bank AG | | | 2,751,281 | |
| 30,966 | | | OMV AG | | | 1,364,546 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Austria | | | 4,115,827 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Belgium — 1.4% | | | | |
| 117,420 | | | Ageas SA | | | 4,990,299 | |
| 28,823 | | | Bekaert SA | | | 1,429,304 | |
| 23,408 | | | Groupe Bruxelles Lambert NV | | | 1,760,466 | |
| 7,270 | | | KBC Group NV | | | 512,119 | |
| 18,036 | | | Melexis NV | | | 1,518,481 | |
| 29,381 | | | Proximus SADP | | | 245,947 | |
| 30,543 | | | Syensqo SA * | | | 2,727,027 | |
| 277 | | | UCB SA | | | 31,960 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Belgium | | | 13,215,603 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Denmark — 0.1% | | | | |
| 7,470 | | | Per Aarsleff Holding AS | | | 355,816 | |
| 1,474 | | | Schouw & Co. AS | | | 126,317 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Denmark | | | 482,133 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finland — 0.4% | | | | |
| 561,899 | | | Nokia OYJ | | | 1,980,746 | |
| 132,316 | | | Stora Enso OYJ – R Shares | | | 1,672,951 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Finland | | | 3,653,697 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | France — 14.6% | | | | |
| 9,822 | | | Amundi SA | | | 647,183 | |
| 195,302 | | | AXA SA | | | 6,953,122 | |
| 2,816 | | | Capgemini SE | | | 684,974 | |
| 320,926 | | | Cie de Saint-Gobain SA | | | 24,740,375 | |
| 232,125 | | | Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin | | | | |
| | | | SCA | | | 8,590,122 | |
| 105,579 | | | Coface SA | | | 1,515,750 | |
| 256,874 | | | Credit Agricole SA | | | 3,483,944 | |
| 100,483 | | | Derichebourg SA | | | 456,826 | |
| 6,463 | | | Eurazeo SE | | | 546,773 | |
| 25,473 | | | Ipsen SA | | | 2,798,288 | |
| 25,959 | | | IPSOS SA | | | 1,811,052 | |
| 34,139 | | | Metropole Television SA | | | 465,094 | |
| 143,245 | | | Publicis Groupe SA | | | 15,156,107 | |
| 212,558 | | | Sanofi SA | | | 20,259,866 | |
| 14,681 | | | Societe BIC SA | | | 1,060,710 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | France — continued | | | | |
| 4,099 | | | Sopra Steria Group | | | 1,051,042 | |
| 439,253 | | | STMicroelectronics NV—NY Shares | | | 20,038,722 | |
| 111,203 | | | Television Francaise 1 SA | | | 1,018,473 | |
| 14,666 | | | TotalEnergies SE (a) | | | 935,605 | |
| 401,685 | | | TotalEnergies SE (a) | | | 25,603,059 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total France | | | 137,817,087 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Germany — 4.5% | | | | |
| 7,481 | | | Bayerische Motoren Werke AG | | | 884,913 | |
| 8,368 | | | Heidelberg Materials AG | | | 812,523 | |
| 5,877 | | | Henkel AG & Co. KGaA | | | 396,502 | |
| 2,953 | | | Hornbach Holding AG & Co. KGaA | | | 220,278 | |
| 5,326 | | | Indus Holding AG | | | 130,784 | |
| 74,087 | | | Infineon Technologies AG | | | 2,660,135 | |
| 40,876 | | | Kloeckner & Co. SE | | | 286,756 | |
| 120,151 | | | ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE | | | 788,378 | |
| 15,233 | | | RTL Group SA | | | 562,437 | |
| 33,105 | | | Salzgitter AG | | | 849,469 | |
| 127,133 | | | SAP SE | | | 23,823,870 | |
| 30,037 | | | Siemens AG (Registered) | | | 5,946,389 | |
| 67,130 | | | Talanx AG | | | 4,791,791 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Germany | | | 42,154,225 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Hong Kong — 1.2% | | | | |
| 282,500 | | | ASMPT Ltd. | | | 3,464,729 | |
| 165,000 | | | CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. | | | 833,428 | |
| 202,800 | | | Dah Sing Banking Group Ltd. | | | 128,192 | |
| 26,869 | | | Dah Sing Financial Holdings Ltd. | | | 56,111 | |
| 1,107,707 | | | Esprit Holdings Ltd. * | | | 35,319 | |
| 286,000 | | | HKT Trust & HKT Ltd. – Class SS | | | 348,706 | |
| 1,045,585 | | | IGG, Inc. * | | | 487,906 | |
| 122,901 | | | Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd. | | | 167,166 | |
| 215,640 | | | Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. | | | 242,022 | |
| 144,326 | | | Luk Fook Holdings International Ltd. | | | 385,911 | |
| 1,009,331 | | | Pacific Textiles Holdings Ltd. | | | 159,931 | |
| 383,023 | | | Shun Tak Holdings Ltd. * | | | 40,576 | |
| 258,026 | | | SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings | | | | |
| | | | Ltd. | | | 133,411 | |
| 287,500 | | | Swire Pacific Ltd. – Class A | | | 2,381,630 | |
| 277,488 | | | Television Broadcasts Ltd. * | | | 114,304 | |
| 730,000 | | | VSTECS Holdings Ltd. | | | 381,353 | |
| 72,700 | | | VTech Holdings Ltd. | | | 419,956 | |
| 2,685,015 | | | WH Group Ltd. | | | 1,613,575 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Hong Kong | | | 11,394,226 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Ireland — 0.8% | | | | |
| 237,716 | | | Bank of Ireland Group PLC | | | 2,075,969 | |
| 8,310 | | | CRH PLC | | | 700,616 | |
| 47,492 | | | Kingspan Group PLC | | | 4,294,648 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Ireland | | | 7,071,233 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Italy — 6.7% | | | | |
| 67,555 | | | Anima Holding SpA | | | 304,286 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 30 |
GMO International Equity Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Italy — continued | | | | |
| 55,598 | | | Banca IFIS SpA | | | 1,010,796 | |
| 725,075 | | | Banco BPM SpA | | | 4,221,255 | |
| 307,486 | | | BPER Banca | | | 1,234,507 | |
| 988,161 | | | Eni SpA | | | 15,216,128 | |
| 66,604 | | | Esprinet SpA | | | 369,342 | |
| 280,912 | | | Intesa Sanpaolo SpA | | | 894,538 | |
| 253,051 | | | MFE-MediaForEurope NV – Class A | | | 577,306 | |
| 2,362 | | | Sesa SpA | | | 292,751 | |
| 844,485 | | | Stellantis NV | | | 22,091,385 | |
| 382,130 | | | UniCredit SpA | | | 12,799,293 | |
| 22,254 | | | Unieuro SpA | | | 218,378 | |
| 508,265 | | | Unipol Gruppo SpA | | | 4,087,959 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Italy | | | 63,317,924 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Japan — 26.5% | | | | |
| 63,520 | | | AOKI Holdings, Inc. | | | 474,378 | |
| 70,900 | | | Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,365,270 | |
| 28,300 | | | Bridgestone Corp. | | | 1,215,273 | |
| 207,996 | | | Brother Industries Ltd. | | | 3,489,801 | |
| 13,800 | | | Canon Marketing Japan, Inc. | | | 411,012 | |
| 182,800 | | | Canon, Inc. | | | 5,345,954 | |
| 33,200 | | | Credit Saison Co. Ltd. | | | 645,844 | |
| 102,000 | | | Daido Steel Co. Ltd. | | | 1,207,272 | |
| 66,290 | | | Daiwabo Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 1,162,214 | |
| 312,300 | | | ENEOS Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,347,445 | |
| 111,200 | | | FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. | | | 7,083,072 | |
| 9,706 | | | Fuyo General Lease Co. Ltd. | | | 887,429 | |
| 17,453 | | | Gunze Ltd. | | | 654,796 | |
| 15,800 | | | Hitachi Ltd. | | | 1,338,584 | |
| 239,427 | | | Honda Motor Co. Ltd. Sponsored ADR | | | 8,521,207 | |
| 33,600 | | | Horiba Ltd. | | | 3,284,526 | |
| 148,200 | | | Inpex Corp. | | | 1,975,315 | |
| 471,354 | | | ITOCHU Corp. | | | 20,476,055 | |
| 839,304 | | | Japan Tobacco, Inc. | | | 21,802,184 | |
| 26,000 | | | Kaga Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 1,155,497 | |
| 62,044 | | | Kanematsu Corp. | | | 989,993 | |
| 200,196 | | | KDDI Corp. | | | 6,052,278 | |
| 29,293 | | | Komeri Co. Ltd. | | | 682,035 | |
| 219,700 | | | Marubeni Corp. | | | 3,640,868 | |
| 53,557 | | | MCJ Co. Ltd. | | | 487,746 | |
| 240,100 | | | Mitsubishi Corp. | | | 5,150,033 | |
| 40,000 | | | Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | | | 637,119 | |
| 2,094,100 | | | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | | | 21,512,278 | |
| 263,638 | | | Mitsui & Co. Ltd. | | | 11,579,651 | |
| 31,400 | | | Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. | | | 1,075,323 | |
| 39,684 | | | Modec, Inc. | | | 808,858 | |
| 197,600 | | | NEC Corp. | | | 13,337,447 | |
| 50,126 | | | Nichias Corp. | | | 1,317,723 | |
| 193,200 | | | Nippon Yusen KK | | | 6,152,734 | |
| 72,700 | | | ORIX Corp. | | | 1,527,466 | |
| 82,100 | | | Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 3,331,330 | |
| 16,800 | | | PAL GROUP Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 255,454 | |
| 857,600 | | | Panasonic Holdings Corp. | | | 8,107,433 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Japan — continued | | | | |
| 82,324 | | | Press Kogyo Co. Ltd. | | | 370,257 | |
| 37,219 | | | Prima Meat Packers Ltd. | | | 562,694 | |
| 5,983 | | | San-A Co. Ltd. | | | 183,954 | |
| 64,400 | | | Sanwa Holdings Corp. | | | 1,143,086 | |
| 21,600 | | | SCREEN Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 2,712,393 | |
| 374,500 | | | Seiko Epson Corp. | | | 6,062,254 | |
| 50,795 | | | Seiko Group Corp. | | | 1,181,677 | |
| 257,412 | | | Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd. | | | 3,629,371 | |
| 625,900 | | | Sekisui House Ltd. | | | 13,942,345 | |
| 87,081 | | | Sojitz Corp. | | | 2,211,543 | |
| 403,700 | | | Sumitomo Forestry Co. Ltd. | | | 11,521,681 | |
| 20,638 | | | T-Gaia Corp. | | | 293,013 | |
| 15,500 | | | Tokyo Electron Ltd. | | | 3,845,688 | |
| 96,600 | | | Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd. | | | 2,114,398 | |
| 101,975 | | | Tokyu Construction Co. Ltd. | | | 566,066 | |
| 12,428 | | | Towa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. | | | 231,268 | |
| 231,055 | | | Toyota Tsusho Corp. | | | 14,968,545 | |
| 24,269 | | | TPR Co. Ltd. | | | 350,405 | |
| 27,369 | | | Valor Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 442,675 | |
| 20,256 | | | Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 369,940 | |
| 1,488,300 | | | Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. | | | 13,343,102 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Japan | | | 250,535,252 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Netherlands — 7.2% | | | | |
| 879 | | | ASM International NV | | | 536,847 | |
| 4,199 | | | ASML Holding NV | | | 3,984,857 | |
| 99,907 | | | EXOR NV | | | 10,791,564 | |
| 335,133 | | | ING Groep NV | | | 4,612,047 | |
| 651,074 | | | Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | | | 19,390,189 | |
| 271,887 | | | Koninklijke Philips NV | | | 5,477,775 | |
| 213,233 | | | Randstad NV | | | 11,760,661 | |
| 73,894 | | | Wolters Kluwer NV | | | 11,669,323 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Netherlands | | | 68,223,263 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Norway — 2.1% | | | | |
| 55,189 | | | DNB Bank ASA | | | 1,105,089 | |
| 466,370 | | | Elkem ASA | | | 926,513 | |
| 673,768 | | | Equinor ASA | | | 16,600,816 | |
| 35,331 | | | Europris ASA | | | 243,655 | |
| 102,693 | | | Hoegh Autoliners ASA | | | 1,002,215 | |
| 38,577 | | | Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA | | | 370,081 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Norway | | | 20,248,369 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Portugal — 0.2% | | | | |
| 30,571 | | | CTT-Correios de Portugal SA | | | 120,286 | |
| 253,973 | | | Navigator Co. SA | | | 1,032,918 | |
| 156,820 | | | REN—Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS | | | | |
| | | | SA | | | 371,471 | |
| 757,857 | | | Sonae SGPS SA | | | 697,319 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Portugal | | | 2,221,994 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Singapore — 2.1% | | | | |
| 730,000 | | | ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd. | | | 733,432 | |
| | | | |
31 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO International Equity Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Singapore — continued | | | | |
| 483,500 | | | First Resources Ltd. | | | 511,006 | |
| 932,000 | | | Keppel Ltd. | | | 5,025,859 | |
| 370,900 | | | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. | | | 3,582,490 | |
| 428,300 | | | Sheng Siong Group Ltd. | | | 493,746 | |
| 87,700 | | | Venture Corp. Ltd. | | | 914,041 | |
| 87,739 | | | Wilmar International Ltd. | | | 216,680 | |
| 882,722 | | | Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd. | | | 226,738 | |
| 6,092,722 | | | Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd. | | | 7,939,353 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Singapore | | | 19,643,345 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Spain — 6.3% | | | | |
| 2,439,871 | | | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA | | | 24,335,957 | |
| 10,898,970 | | | Banco de Sabadell SA | | | 14,174,959 | |
| 558,276 | | | Banco Santander SA | | | 2,326,607 | |
| 8,236 | | | Ebro Foods SA | | | 129,732 | |
| 415,685 | | | Industria de Diseno Textil SA | | | 18,493,024 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Spain | | | 59,460,279 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Sweden — 2.3% | | | | |
| 134,654 | | | Betsson AB – Class B | | | 1,331,417 | |
| 121,429 | | | Investor AB – A Shares | | | 3,013,071 | |
| 344,005 | | | Investor AB – B Shares | | | 8,654,910 | |
| 399,112 | | | SSAB AB – A Shares | | | 3,121,247 | |
| 12,582 | | | Volvo AB – A Shares | | | 351,080 | |
| 204,831 | | | Volvo AB – B Shares | | | 5,643,816 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Sweden | | | 22,115,541 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Switzerland — 5.7% | | | | |
| 29,579 | | | ABB Ltd. (Registered) | | | 1,364,844 | |
| 79,648 | | | Adecco Group AG (Registered) | | | 3,192,888 | |
| 36,168 | | | Ascom Holding AG (Registered) | | | 302,245 | |
| 209 | | | Forbo Holding AG (Registered) | | | 240,094 | |
| 31,657 | | | Logitech International SA (Registered) (a) | | | 2,780,118 | |
| 105,750 | | | Logitech International SA (Registered) (a) | | | 9,357,435 | |
| 127,838 | | | Novartis AG Sponsored ADR | | | 12,907,803 | |
| 59,509 | | | Roche Holding AG – Genusschein | | | 15,559,285 | |
| 57,953 | | | Sandoz Group AG ADR * | | | 1,800,600 | |
| 227 | | | Swisscom AG (Registered) | | | 129,748 | |
| 10,851 | | | u-blox Holding AG | | | 1,033,977 | |
| 86,179 | | | UBS Group AG (Registered) (a) | | | 2,460,565 | |
| 85,108 | | | UBS Group AG (Registered) (a) | | | 2,421,322 | |
| 3,995 | | | Zehnder Group AG – Class RG | | | 243,700 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Switzerland | | | 53,794,624 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Kingdom — 11.7% | | | | |
| 727,505 | | | 3i Group PLC | | | 22,729,479 | |
| 1,517,686 | | | Barratt Developments PLC | | | 8,954,505 | |
| 121,982 | | | Bellway PLC | | | 4,160,570 | |
| 442,583 | | | British American Tobacco PLC | | | 13,149,758 | |
| 542,745 | | | BT Group PLC | | | 716,408 | |
| 226,692 | | | Coca-Cola HBC AG | | | 7,066,733 | |
| 83,864 | | | Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC | | | 224,467 | |
| 549,133 | | | Ferrexpo PLC * | | | 500,185 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares / Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United Kingdom — continued | | | | |
| 50,364 | | | Galliford Try Holdings PLC | | | 153,451 | |
| 345,636 | | | GSK PLC | | | 7,230,166 | |
| 249,808 | | | GSK PLC Sponsored ADR | | | 10,466,955 | |
| 103,137 | | | Halfords Group PLC | | | 197,904 | |
| 257,012 | | | Imperial Brands PLC | | | 5,536,628 | |
| 76,115 | | | Investec PLC | | | 476,399 | |
| 1,313,429 | | | J Sainsbury PLC | | | 4,146,265 | |
| 71,714 | | | Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC | | | 221,834 | |
| 101,385 | | | Next PLC | | | 10,659,444 | |
| 59,045 | | | Persimmon PLC | | | 1,017,548 | |
| 209,285 | | | Redrow PLC | | | 1,688,816 | |
| 48,384 | | | RELX PLC | | | 2,118,654 | |
| 1,559,997 | | | Tesco PLC | | | 5,502,160 | |
| 109,244 | | | Vesuvius PLC | | | 668,111 | |
| 308,863 | | | Vodafone Group PLC Sponsored ADR | | | 2,761,235 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United Kingdom | | | 110,347,675 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (COST $864,642,855) | | | 920,058,168 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS (b) — 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | Germany — 0.4% | | | | |
| 30,362 | | | Bayerische Motoren Werke AG | | | 3,328,697 | |
| 4,226 | | | Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA | | | 220,038 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Germany | | | 3,548,735 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (COST $2,986,668) | | | 3,548,735 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | DEBT OBLIGATIONS — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | United States — 0.1% | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.04%, 5.36%, due | | | | |
| | | | 07/31/24 (c) | | | 999,953 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS (COST $999,809) | | | 999,953 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 7.6% | | | | |
| | | | United States — 7.6% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 7.6% | | | | |
| 14,369,347 | | | GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 71,846,735 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 71,846,735 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $71,846,735) | | | 71,846,735 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 32 |
GMO International Equity Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.0% | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 0.0% | | | | |
| 157,299 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money | | | | |
| | | | Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (d) | | | 157,299 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $157,299) | | | 157,299 | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 105.5% (Cost $940,633,366) | | | 996,610,890 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — (5.5)% | | | (51,559,292 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 945,051,598 | |
| | | | | | | | |
A summary of outstanding financial instruments at February 29, 2024 is as follows:
Futures Contracts
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Number of Contracts + | | Type | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount ($) | | | Value/Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | |
Buys | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
153 | | | MSCI EAFE | | | | March 2024 | | | $ | 17,502,435 | | | $ | 349,013 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
+ | Buys - Fund is long the futures contract. |
Sales - Fund is short the futures contract.
As of February 29, 2024, for the above contracts and/or agreements, the Fund had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover commitments or collateral requirements, if any, of the relevant broker or exchange.
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
† | Denominated in U.S. Dollar, unless otherwise indicated. * Non-income producing security. |
(a) | Securities are traded on separate exchanges for the same entity. |
(b) | Preferred dividend rates are disclosed to the extent that a stated rate exists. |
(c) | All or a portion of this security has been pledged to cover margin requirements on futures and/or cleared swap contracts, collateral on OTC swap contracts, forward currency contracts, and/or written options, if any (Note 4). |
(d) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 95.
| | | | |
33 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
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GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund)
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Systematic Equity team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Although the Fund is not managed relative to any securities market index or benchmark, a discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to the MSCI World ex USA Index is included for comparative purposes.
Class III shares of GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund returned +12.08% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +14.01% for the MSCI World ex USA Index. As of May 22, 2023, the Fund’s strategy was changed from Tax-Managed International Equities to International Opportunistic Value. At that time the benchmark was also changed from the MSCI EAFE Index to the MSCI World ex USA Index, which GMO believes to be better aligned with the Fund’s new strategy.
Stock selection drove underperformance for the period with notable challenges in the Netherlands, France, Germany, Health Care, and Information Technology.
Decisions which added to performance included stock selection in Japan, Italy, Industrials, Financials, and Consumer Discretionary.
Because some of the securities and instruments held directly or indirectly by the Fund had positive fair value adjustments at the beginning or end of the fiscal year (and the performance of indices are not fair valued), the Fund’s absolute and relative performance is higher than it otherwise would have been in the absence of such fair value adjustments.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
35
GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund)
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $1,000,000 Investment in
GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund)
Class III Shares and the MSCI World ex USA Index
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | 5 Year | | 10 Year | | Since Inception |
Class III | | 12.08% | | 7.15% | | 2.87% | | n/a |
Class IV | | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | | 9/25/23 5.85% |
Class I | | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | | 8/14/23 5.72% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
MSCI data may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose. MSCI provides no warranties, has not prepared or approved this report, and has no liability hereunder.
For Class III, IV, and I the gross expense ratio of 1.38%, 1.33%, and 1.48%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent supplement to the prospectus dated August 25, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.69%, 0.64%, and 0.79% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund)
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 97.6 | % |
Mutual Funds | | | 2.0 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 0.2 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.2 | |
Other | | | 0.0^ | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | % of Investments | |
Japan | | | 21.1 | % |
France | | | 12.7 | |
Canada | | | 12.1 | |
United Kingdom | | | 10.9 | |
Switzerland | | | 6.0 | |
Netherlands | | | 5.7 | |
Italy | | | 5.1 | |
Spain | | | 5.0 | |
Germany | | | 3.7 | |
Australia | | | 3.4 | |
Hong Kong | | | 2.9 | |
Finland | | | 2.2 | |
Sweden | | | 2.0 | |
United States | | | 2.0 | |
Belgium | | | 1.7 | |
Other Developed | | | 1.4 | ‡ |
Denmark | | | 1.1 | |
Norway | | | 1.0 | |
Other Emerging | | | 0.0 | †^ |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Industry Group Summary | | % of Equity Investments# | |
Banks | | | 20.1 | % |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 11.8 | |
Capital Goods | | | 10.2 | |
Energy | | | 9.3 | |
Automobiles & Components | | | 8.5 | |
Insurance | | | 7.3 | |
Materials | | | 7.1 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 3.9 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 3.3 | |
Financial Services | | | 3.3 | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | 2.7 | |
Transportation | | | 2.2 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 2.0 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 2.0 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 1.9 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 1.3 | |
Media & Entertainment | | | 0.9 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 0.8 | |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | | | 0.5 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 0.4 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 0.3 | |
Software & Services | | | 0.1 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | In the table, derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table shows country exposure in the Fund. The table excludes short-term investments. The table excludes exposure through forward currency contracts and includes exposure through other derivative financial instruments, if any. The table takes into account the market value of securities and options and the notional amounts of swap contracts and other derivative financial instruments, if any. |
‡ | “Other Developed” is comprised of developed countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
† | “Other Emerging” is comprised of emerging countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
# | Equity investments may consist of common stocks and other stock-related securities, such as preferred stocks, if any. This table excludes exposure to derivative contracts, short-term investments, mutual funds and investment funds, if any. For a summary of these exposures, if any, see the Schedule of Investments. |
37
GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund)
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.6% | | | | |
| | | | Australia — 3.4% | | | | |
| 315,429 | | | BHP Group Ltd. | | | 9,042,186 | |
| 157,112 | | | BlueScope Steel Ltd. | | | 2,336,330 | |
| 49,765 | | | Dexus – (REIT) | | | 238,316 | |
| 5,984 | | | Fortescue Ltd. | | | 100,998 | |
| 7,445 | | | Rio Tinto Ltd. | | | 599,538 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Australia | | | 12,317,368 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Austria — 1.0% | | | | |
| 5,345 | | | Erste Group Bank AG | | | 213,710 | |
| 61,506 | | | OMV AG | | | 2,710,320 | |
| 25,947 | | | Raiffeisen Bank International AG | | | 540,497 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Austria | | | 3,464,527 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Belgium — 1.7% | | | | |
| 52,746 | | | Ageas SA | | | 2,241,682 | |
| 4,352 | | | Groupe Bruxelles Lambert NV | | | 327,305 | |
| 15,023 | | | KBC Group NV | | | 1,058,263 | |
| 8,249 | | | Proximus SADP | | | 69,052 | |
| 2,411 | | | Syensqo SA * | | | 215,266 | |
| 20,534 | | | UCB SA | | | 2,369,201 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Belgium | | | 6,280,769 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Canada — 12.1% | | | | |
| 4,700 | | | Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. | | | 291,492 | |
| 140,300 | | | B2Gold Corp. (a) | | | 338,047 | |
| 249,771 | | | B2Gold Corp. (a) | | | 599,450 | |
| 571 | | | Bank of Montreal | | | 51,676 | |
| 31,700 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia (a) | | | 1,537,175 | |
| 97,901 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia (a) | | | 4,745,262 | |
| 9,700 | | | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (a) | | | 459,002 | |
| 98,486 | | | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (a) | | | 4,660,358 | |
| 7,200 | | | Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. – Class A | | | 732,653 | |
| 20,600 | | | Canadian Western Bank | | | 440,036 | |
| 9,600 | | | CI Financial Corp. | | | 119,686 | |
| 13,700 | | | Enerplus Corp. | | | 242,777 | |
| 69,200 | | | Great-West Lifeco, Inc. | | | 2,131,349 | |
| 27,700 | | | iA Financial Corp., Inc. | | | 1,717,741 | |
| 4,700 | | | Imperial Oil Ltd. | | | 294,090 | |
| 8,970 | | | Magna International, Inc. (a) | | | 494,426 | |
| 17,600 | | | Magna International, Inc. (a) | | | 969,773 | |
| 81,174 | | | Manulife Financial Corp. (a) | | | 1,927,071 | |
| 148,600 | | | Manulife Financial Corp. (a) | | | 3,526,807 | |
| 5,900 | | | National Bank of Canada | | | 460,514 | |
| 4,993 | | | Nutrien Ltd. (a) | | | 260,834 | |
| 50,800 | | | Nutrien Ltd. (a) | | | 2,651,639 | |
| 85,600 | | | Parex Resources, Inc. | | | 1,381,306 | |
| 111,500 | | | Power Corp. of Canada | | | 3,221,394 | |
| 9,700 | | | Russel Metals, Inc. | | | 317,842 | |
| 8,600 | | | Sun Life Financial, Inc. (a) | | | 456,757 | |
| 67,772 | | | Sun Life Financial, Inc. (a) | | | 3,600,049 | |
| 81,800 | | | Toronto-Dominion Bank | | | 4,911,677 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Canada — continued | | | | |
| 18,700 | | | West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. | | | 1,504,929 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Canada | | | 44,045,812 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Denmark — 1.1% | | | | |
| 625 | | | AP Moller - Maersk AS – Class A | | | 848,983 | |
| 898 | | | AP Moller - Maersk AS – Class B | | | 1,274,390 | |
| 1,760 | | | Carlsberg AS – Class B | | | 245,842 | |
| 51,720 | | | H Lundbeck AS | | | 250,397 | |
| 8,043 | | | Pandora AS | | | 1,300,715 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Denmark | | | 3,920,327 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finland — 2.1% | | | | |
| 935,847 | | | Nokia OYJ | | | 3,298,947 | |
| 216,668 | | | Outokumpu OYJ | | | 959,733 | |
| 183,749 | | | Stora Enso OYJ – R Shares | | | 2,323,250 | |
| 12,348 | | | TietoEVRY OYJ | | | 288,238 | |
| 36,531 | | | Valmet OYJ | | | 957,573 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Finland | | | 7,827,741 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | France — 12.7% | | | | |
| 30,047 | | | APERAM SA | | | 918,828 | |
| 4,235 | | | ArcelorMittal SA | | | 110,472 | |
| 4,936 | | | Arkema SA | | | 511,626 | |
| 7,923 | | | AXA SA | | | 282,074 | |
| 104,649 | | | BNP Paribas SA | | | 6,281,032 | |
| 31,467 | | | Carrefour SA | | | 528,688 | |
| 71,684 | | | Cie de Saint-Gobain SA | | | 5,526,162 | |
| 5,193 | | | Ipsen SA | | | 570,467 | |
| 282,259 | | | Orange SA | | | 3,235,523 | |
| 98,412 | | | Sanofi SA | | | 9,380,094 | |
| 119,187 | | | Societe Generale SA | | | 2,894,531 | |
| 21,335 | | | STMicroelectronics NV—NY Shares | | | 973,303 | |
| 197,360 | | | TotalEnergies SE | | | 12,579,558 | |
| 27,190 | | | Valeo SE | | | 313,774 | |
| 184,657 | | | Vivendi SE | | | 2,063,476 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total France | | | 46,169,608 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Germany — 3.5% | | | | |
| 13,809 | | | Bayerische Motoren Werke AG | | | 1,633,440 | |
| 41,682 | | | Daimler Truck Holding AG | | | 1,702,894 | |
| 71,192 | | | Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA | | | 1,993,743 | |
| 5,141 | | | Henkel AG & Co. KGaA | | | 346,846 | |
| 81,247 | | | Mercedes-Benz Group AG | | | 6,474,150 | |
| 74,475 | | | ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE | | | 488,672 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Germany | | | 12,639,745 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Hong Kong — 2.9% | | | | |
| 232,000 | | | BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd. | | | 609,512 | |
| 416,000 | | | CK Asset Holdings Ltd. | | | 1,913,608 | |
| 460,500 | | | CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. | | | 2,326,022 | |
| 66,000 | | | Kerry Properties Ltd. | | | 108,455 | |
| 316,500 | | | Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. | | | 3,184,709 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 38 |
GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund)
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Hong Kong — continued | | | | |
| 109,500 | | | Swire Pacific Ltd. – Class A | | | 907,091 | |
| 125,200 | | | Swire Properties Ltd. | | | 257,532 | |
| 1,800 | | | VTech Holdings Ltd. | | | 10,398 | |
| 1,968,000 | | | WH Group Ltd. | | | 1,182,681 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Hong Kong | | | 10,500,008 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Italy — 5.1% | | | | |
| 182,287 | | | Banco BPM SpA | | | 1,061,242 | |
| 161,421 | | | BPER Banca | | | 648,079 | |
| 208,210 | | | Eni SpA | | | 3,206,107 | |
| 143,801 | | | Intesa Sanpaolo SpA | | | 457,921 | |
| 109,436 | | | Leonardo SpA | | | 2,339,757 | |
| 40,968 | | | Poste Italiane SpA | | | 480,528 | |
| 271,594 | | | Stellantis NV | | | 7,104,789 | |
| 47,195 | | | Tenaris SA ADR | | | 1,661,264 | |
| 208,321 | | | Unipol Gruppo SpA | | | 1,675,519 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Italy | | | 18,635,206 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Japan — 21.1% | | | | |
| 80,300 | | | Bridgestone Corp. | | | 3,448,284 | |
| 37,200 | | | Brother Industries Ltd. | | | 624,150 | |
| 18,800 | | | Credit Saison Co. Ltd. | | | 365,719 | |
| 111,000 | | | Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd. | | | 3,205,064 | |
| 46,100 | | | ENEOS Holdings, Inc. | | | 198,902 | |
| 170,424 | | | Honda Motor Co. Ltd. Sponsored ADR | | | 6,065,390 | |
| 170,500 | | | Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd. | | | 1,078,163 | |
| 227,100 | | | Inpex Corp. | | | 3,026,950 | |
| 77,300 | | | Isuzu Motors Ltd. | | | 1,102,988 | |
| 110,300 | | | ITOCHU Corp. | | | 4,791,534 | |
| 141,500 | | | Japan Tobacco, Inc. | | | 3,675,675 | |
| 41,400 | | | KDDI Corp. | | | 1,251,595 | |
| 83,900 | | | Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 1,166,389 | |
| 119,200 | | | Komatsu Ltd. | | | 3,460,146 | |
| 800 | | | Marubeni Corp. | | | 13,258 | |
| 5,600 | | | Mazda Motor Corp. | | | 65,030 | |
| 87,100 | | | Mitsubishi Corp. | | | 1,868,255 | |
| 88,400 | | | Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | | | 1,408,034 | |
| 6,000 | | | Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Inc. | | | 97,795 | |
| 428,500 | | | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | | | 4,401,896 | |
| 121,200 | | | Mitsui & Co. Ltd. | | | 5,323,412 | |
| 62,000 | | | Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. | | | 2,123,250 | |
| 19,400 | | | Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | | | 362,432 | |
| 108,800 | | | Nippon Yusen KK | | | 3,464,894 | |
| 1,200 | | | Nitto Denko Corp. | | | 110,333 | |
| 131,700 | | | Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. | | | 2,180,900 | |
| 155,100 | | | ORIX Corp. | | | 3,258,734 | |
| 79,100 | | | Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 3,209,601 | |
| 372,900 | | | Panasonic Holdings Corp. | | | 3,525,259 | |
| 22,400 | | | Seiko Epson Corp. | | | 362,602 | |
| 12,200 | | | Sekisui House Ltd. | | | 271,763 | |
| 59,800 | | | Shionogi & Co. Ltd. | | | 2,977,255 | |
| 29,800 | | | Sojitz Corp. | | | 756,812 | |
| 4,600 | | | Sompo Holdings, Inc. | | | 269,679 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Japan — continued | | | | |
| 50,700 | | | Sumitomo Forestry Co. Ltd. | | | 1,446,988 | |
| 7,100 | | | Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd. | | | 211,587 | |
| 41,700 | | | Tosoh Corp. | | | 568,233 | |
| 42,000 | | | Toyota Tsusho Corp. | | | 2,720,906 | |
| 248,100 | | | Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. | | | 2,224,299 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Japan | | | 76,684,156 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Netherlands — 5.7% | | | | |
| 77,422 | | | Aegon Ltd. | | | 465,322 | |
| 46,224 | | | ASR Nederland NV | | | 2,133,457 | |
| 16,244 | | | EXOR NV | | | 1,754,613 | |
| 377,296 | | | ING Groep NV | | | 5,192,287 | |
| 131,577 | | | Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | | | 3,918,607 | |
| 129,128 | | | Koninklijke Philips NV | | | 2,601,574 | |
| 42,679 | | | NN Group NV | | | 1,904,665 | |
| 18,093 | | | Randstad NV | | | 997,902 | |
| 63,982 | | | Signify NV | | | 1,719,411 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Netherlands | | | 20,687,838 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Norway — 1.0% | | | | |
| 8,358 | | | DNB Bank ASA | | | 167,358 | |
| 142,774 | | | Equinor ASA | | | 3,517,776 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Norway | | | 3,685,134 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Portugal — 0.0% | | | | |
| 4,483 | | | Sonae SGPS SA | | | 4,125 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Russia — 0.0% | | | | |
| 9,800 | | | Surgutneftegas PJSC (b) | | | 31 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Singapore — 0.5% | | | | |
| 183,800 | | | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. | | | 1,775,308 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Spain — 5.0% | | | | |
| 68,124 | | | Acerinox SA | | | 748,024 | |
| 628,938 | | | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA | | | 6,273,204 | |
| 1,701,823 | | | Banco de Sabadell SA | | | 2,213,353 | |
| 1,304,805 | | | Banco Santander SA | | | 5,437,755 | |
| 212,858 | | | Repsol SA | | | 3,381,262 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Spain | | | 18,053,598 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Sweden — 2.0% | | | | |
| 68,733 | | | Investor AB – B Shares | | | 1,729,271 | |
| 490,248 | | | Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson – B | | | | |
| | | | Shares | | | 2,662,049 | |
| 5,033 | | | Volvo AB – A Shares | | | 140,438 | |
| 105,870 | | | Volvo AB – B Shares | | | 2,917,091 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Sweden | | | 7,448,849 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Switzerland — 5.9% | | | | |
| 49,018 | | | Adecco Group AG (Registered) | | | 1,965,008 | |
| 14,543 | | | Holcim AG | | | 1,186,993 | |
| 44,318 | | | Novartis AG Sponsored ADR | | | 4,474,789 | |
| | | | |
39 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund)
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Switzerland — continued | | | | |
| 3,267 | | | Roche Holding AG | | | 903,140 | |
| 41,828 | | | Roche Holding AG – Genusschein | | | 10,936,392 | |
| 13,024 | | | Sandoz Group AG ADR * | | | 404,656 | |
| 694 | | | Swatch Group AG | | | 163,843 | |
| 2,825 | | | Swisscom AG (Registered) | | | 1,614,704 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Switzerland | | | 21,649,525 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Kingdom — 10.8% | | | | |
| 126,252 | | | 3i Group PLC | | | 3,944,498 | |
| 114,595 | | | abrdn PLC | | | 228,204 | |
| 3,830 | | | British American Tobacco PLC | | | 113,795 | |
| 214,372 | | | British American Tobacco PLC Sponsored | | | | |
| | | | ADR | | | 6,407,579 | |
| 1,756,870 | | | BT Group PLC | | | 2,319,018 | |
| 35,409 | | | Coca-Cola HBC AG | | | 1,103,815 | |
| 108,457 | | | GSK PLC Sponsored ADR | | | 4,544,348 | |
| 260,756 | | | HSBC Holdings PLC Sponsored ADR | | | 10,216,420 | |
| 1,093,396 | | | ITV PLC | | | 773,680 | |
| 381,882 | | | Kingfisher PLC | | | 1,132,507 | |
| 3,701,297 | | | Lloyds Banking Group PLC | | | 2,188,480 | |
| 696,992 | | | NatWest Group PLC | | | 2,107,424 | |
| 31,937 | | | Standard Chartered PLC | | | 270,026 | |
| 17,292 | | | Unilever PLC Sponsored ADR | | | 846,789 | |
| 365,208 | | | Vodafone Group PLC Sponsored ADR | | | 3,264,960 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United Kingdom | | | 39,461,543 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | |
| | | | (COST $338,356,809) | | | 355,251,218 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS (c) — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | Germany — 0.2% | | | | |
| 4,681 | | | Bayerische Motoren Werke AG | | | 513,195 | |
| 5,463 | | | Henkel AG & Co. KGaA | | | 411,002 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Germany | | | 924,197 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | |
| | | | (COST $881,228) | | | 924,197 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 2.0% | | | | |
| | | | United States — 2.0% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 2.0% | | | | |
| 1,426,000 | | | GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 7,130,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 7,130,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS | | | | |
| | | | (COST $7,130,000) | | | 7,130,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.2% | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 0.2% | | | | |
| 585,732 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money | | | | |
| | | | Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (d) | | | 585,732 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
| | | | (COST $585,732) | | | 585,732 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% | | | | |
| | | | (Cost $346,953,769) | | | 363,891,147 | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — (0.0)% | | | (65,029 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 363,826,118 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | Securities are traded on separate exchanges for the same entity. |
(b) | Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by the Trustees of GMO Trust or persons acting at their direction pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees. Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs (Note 2). |
(c) | Preferred dividend rates are disclosed to the extent that a stated rate exists. |
(d) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 95.
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 40 |
GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Usonian Japan Equity team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Although the Fund is not managed relative to any securities market index or benchmark, a discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TR) (“TOPIX”) is included for comparative purposes.
Class VI shares of GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund returned +22.21% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +24.79% for TOPIX.
Japanese equities rallied in 2023, posting a total return of +27.77% as measured by the TOPIX for the full year in local terms. Japanese equities were buoyed by expectations of better corporate management due, in part, to the continued pressure on company management and boards from regulators and investors to increase returns. Further, macro factors such as a weaker yen and increasingly sustainable inflation supported equity returns. Inflation is seen as increasingly sustainable due to higher confidence that wages will increase substantially again in 2024, leading to a positive wage-price spiral.
Relative to TOPIX, sector allocation contributed to returns this period. An overweight in Information Technology and underweight in Health Care contributed to returns, while security selection in Materials and Consumer Discretionary detracted.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
41
GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $300,000,000 Investment in
GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund Class VI Shares and the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TR)
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | Since Inception |
Class III | | 22.17% | | 12/30/21 4.66% |
Class VI | | 22.21% | | 9/14/20 7.90% |
Class I | | 22.03% | | 6/7/21 0.89% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
For Class III, VI and I the gross expense ratio of 0.82%, 0.71% and 0.96% is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.68%, 0.58%, 0.78% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
42
GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 95.9 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4.1 | |
Other | | | 0.0^ | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Industry Group Summary | | % of Equity Investments# | |
Capital Goods | | | 28.3 | % |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 8.8 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 8.7 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 8.0 | |
Materials | | | 7.7 | |
Banks | | | 7.3 | |
Insurance | | | 7.1 | |
Automobiles & Components | | | 6.4 | |
Financial Services | | | 5.5 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 4.0 | |
Software & Services | | | 3.8 | |
Transportation | | | 2.5 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 1.9 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | In the table, derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
# | Equity investments may consist of common stocks and other stock-related securities, such as preferred stocks, if any. This table excludes exposure to derivative contracts, short-term investments, mutual funds and investment funds, if any. For a summary of these exposures, if any, see the Schedule of Investments. |
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GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 95.9% | | | | |
| | | | Automobiles & Components — 6.2% | | | | |
| 264,400 | | | Isuzu Motors Ltd. | | | 3,772,705 | |
| 203,600 | | | Stanley Electric Co. Ltd. | | | 3,490,387 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Automobiles & Components | | | 7,263,092 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banks — 7.0% | | | | |
| 84,300 | | | Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | | | 4,696,733 | |
| 174,600 | | | Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. | | | 3,537,960 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Banks | | | 8,234,693 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods — 27.2% | | | | |
| 86,800 | | | EXEO Group, Inc. | | | 1,824,806 | |
| 201,800 | | | Fuji Corp. | | | 3,475,944 | |
| 284,000 | | | Fujikura Ltd. | | | 3,475,309 | |
| 280,000 | | | Kanematsu Corp. | | | 4,467,767 | |
| 74,800 | | | Kyudenko Corp. | | | 2,909,751 | |
| 353,600 | | | Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | | | 5,632,134 | |
| 516,900 | | | Penta-Ocean Construction Co. Ltd. | | | 2,677,978 | |
| 205,600 | | | THK Co. Ltd. | | | 4,531,055 | |
| 30,700 | | | Toyota Industries Corp. | | | 3,059,038 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Capital Goods | | | 32,053,782 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel — 1.8% | |
| 99,900 | | | Yamaha Corp. | | | 2,184,707 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Financial Services — 5.3% | | | | |
| 183,900 | | | Credit Saison Co. Ltd. | | | 3,577,432 | |
| 71,400 | | | Zenkoku Hosho Co. Ltd. | | | 2,620,544 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Financial Services | | | 6,197,976 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco — 8.4% | | | | |
| 216,000 | | | Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 3,002,861 | |
| 127,600 | | | Morinaga & Co. Ltd. | | | 2,287,416 | |
| 133,600 | | | NH Foods Ltd. | | | 4,669,419 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 9,959,696 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services — 3.8% | |
| 262,800 | | | H.U. Group Holdings, Inc. | | | 4,501,186 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Insurance — 6.8% | | | | |
| 55,800 | | | MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,788,450 | |
| 297,800 | | | T&D Holdings, Inc. | | | 5,183,036 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Insurance | | | 7,971,486 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Materials — 7.4% | | | | |
| 211,900 | | | Denka Co. Ltd. | | | 3,475,686 | |
| 102,000 | | | Maruichi Steel Tube Ltd. | | | 2,670,084 | |
| 394,900 | | | Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd. | | | 2,605,138 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Materials | | | 8,750,908 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 7.7% | |
| 232,300 | | | Rohm Co. Ltd. | | | 3,957,626 | |
| 325,800 | | | SUMCO Corp. | | | 5,113,053 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 9,070,679 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Software & Services — 3.6% | | | | |
| 63,300 | | | NEC Corp. | | | 4,272,573 | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment — 8.3% | |
| 121,900 | | | Amano Corp. | | | 2,986,384 | |
| 147,900 | | | Daiwabo Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 2,593,022 | |
| 66,300 | | | FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. | | | 4,223,090 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 9,802,496 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation — 2.4% | | | | |
| 80,500 | | | Sankyu, Inc. | | | 2,846,507 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (COST $108,067,351) | | | 113,109,781 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 4.1% | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 4.1% | | | | |
| 4,835,574 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (a) | | | 4,835,574 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $4,835,574) | | | 4,835,574 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% (Cost $112,902,925) | | | 117,945,355 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — 0.0% | | | 26,452 | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 117,971,807 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 95.
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 44 |
GMO Quality Cyclicals Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Focused Equity team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Although GMO does not manage the Fund to, or control the Fund’s risk relative to, any securities index or securities benchmark, a discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index (“ACWI”) is included for comparative purposes.
Class VI shares of GMO Quality Cyclicals Fund returned +14.05% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +23.15% for the MSCI ACWI.
Relative to MSCI ACWI, sector allocation detracted from relative returns this period. The Health Care (underweight) and Utilities (underweight) allocations made the largest positive impact while Information Technology (underweight) and Energy (overweight) detracted. Security selection within sector detracted from relative returns. Selection results in Communication Services and Industrials made the largest positive impact. Consumer Discretionary and Energy reduced returns. Stock selection within sector was somewhat more material than sector allocation.
The U.S./non-U.S. regional allocation made a negative contribution.
Meta Platforms, Lam Research, and Safran made a positive contribution while NVIDIA (underweight), Darling Ingredients, and BorgWarner had a negative impact.
Because some of the securities and instruments held directly or indirectly by the Fund had positive fair value adjustments at the beginning or end of the fiscal year (and the performance of indices are not fair valued), the Fund’s absolute and relative performance is higher than it otherwise would have been in the absence of such fair value adjustments.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO Quality Cyclicals Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $300,000,000 Investment in
GMO Quality Cyclicals Fund Class VI Shares and the MSCI ACWI
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | Since Inception |
Class VI | | 14.05% | | 5/12/20 17.73% |
Class I | | 13.80% | | 7/16/21 4.06% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
MSCI data may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose. MSCI provides no warranties, has not prepared or approved this report, and has no liability hereunder.
For Class VI and I the gross expense ratio of 0.55% and 0.75%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.41% and 0.61% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO Quality Cyclicals Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 96.9 | % |
Preferred Stocks | | | 1.4 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.0 | |
Mutual Funds | | | 0.6 | |
Other | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | % of Investments | |
United States | | | 55.7 | % |
United Kingdom | | | 9.6 | |
Mexico | | | 6.6 | |
France | | | 6.5 | |
Spain | | | 5.8 | |
Canada | | | 5.1 | |
Ireland | | | 3.6 | |
Germany | | | 2.4 | |
Brazil | | | 1.5 | |
Hong Kong | | | 1.3 | |
Finland | | | 1.3 | |
Other Emerging | | | 0.6 | † |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Industry Group Summary | | % of Equity Investments# | |
Consumer Services | | | 16.6 | % |
Financial Services | | | 11.0 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 9.4 | |
Energy | | | 9.4 | |
Capital Goods | | | 7.0 | |
Media & Entertainment | | | 6.5 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 6.2 | |
Materials | | | 6.2 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 5.9 | |
Banks | | | 5.7 | |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | | | 5.4 | |
Transportation | | | 3.6 | |
Insurance | | | 2.7 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 2.5 | |
Automobiles & Components | | | 1.9 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | In the table, derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table shows country exposure in the Fund. The table excludes short-term investments. The table excludes exposure through forward currency contracts and includes exposure through other derivative financial instruments, if any. The table takes into account the market value of securities and options and the notional amounts of swap contracts and other derivative financial instruments, if any. |
† | “Other Emerging” is comprised of emerging countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
# | Equity investments may consist of common stocks and other stock-related securities, such as preferred stocks, if any. This table excludes exposure to derivative contracts, short-term investments, mutual funds and investment funds, if any. For a summary of these exposures, if any, see the Schedule of Investments. |
47
GMO Quality Cyclicals Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 96.9% | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 0.2% | | | | |
| 9,896 | | | Vale SA | | | 133,357 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Canada — 5.1% | | | | |
| 10,341 | | | Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. – | | | | |
| | | | Class A | | | 421,396 | |
| 53,452 | | | Brookfield Corp. – Class A | | | 2,205,964 | |
| 27,951 | | | Nutrien Ltd. | | | 1,460,160 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Canada | | | 4,087,520 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | China — 0.4% | | | | |
| 10,017 | | | Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | 350,902 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finland — 1.3% | | | | |
| 37,759 | | | Neste OYJ | | | 1,035,053 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | France — 6.4% | | | | |
| 2,264 | | | LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 2,066,432 | |
| 14,845 | | | Safran SA | | | 3,112,855 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total France | | | 5,179,287 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Germany — 2.4% | | | | |
| 13,512 | | | Beiersdorf AG | | | 1,936,823 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Hong Kong — 1.3% | | | | |
| 191,484 | | | Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. | | | 1,042,585 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Ireland — 3.6% | | | | |
| 20,818 | | | Ryanair Holdings PLC Sponsored ADR | | | 2,878,089 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Mexico — 6.5% | | | | |
| 246,925 | | | Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV | | | 3,074,493 | |
| 449,295 | | | Grupo Mexico SAB de CV – Series B | | | 2,190,821 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Mexico | | | 5,265,314 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Russia — 0.0% | | | | |
| 33,541 | | | LUKOIL PJSC (a) | | | 27,115 | |
| 72,920 | | | Novatek PJSC (a) | | | 10,751 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Russia | | | 37,866 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Spain — 5.8% | | | | |
| 32,321 | | | Amadeus IT Group SA | | | 1,912,073 | |
| 61,571 | | | Industria de Diseno Textil SA | | | 2,739,175 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Spain | | | 4,651,248 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Kingdom — 9.5% | | | | |
| 28,637 | | | Berkeley Group Holdings PLC | | | 1,682,513 | |
| 100,789 | | | Compass Group PLC | | | 2,765,509 | |
| 67,815 | | | Persimmon PLC | | | 1,168,685 | |
| 66,064 | | | Shell PLC | | | 2,043,347 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United Kingdom | | | 7,660,054 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — 54.4% | | | | |
| 14,391 | | | Alphabet, Inc. – Class A* | | | 1,992,578 | |
| 13,731 | | | American Express Co. | | | 3,012,856 | |
| 822 | | | Booking Holdings, Inc. * | | | 2,851,378 | |
| 48,325 | | | BorgWarner, Inc. | | | 1,504,357 | |
| 19,681 | | | CarMax, Inc. * | | | 1,554,799 | |
| 10,594 | | | Chevron Corp. | | | 1,610,394 | |
| 38,526 | | | Darling Ingredients, Inc. * | | | 1,630,035 | |
| 19,226 | | | EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 2,200,608 | |
| 7,133 | | | General Electric Co. | | | 1,119,096 | |
| 22,076 | | | Green Plains, Inc. * | | | 470,219 | |
| 10,765 | | | Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,199,505 | |
| 22,152 | | | Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 3,066,280 | |
| 2,548 | | | Lam Research Corp. | | | 2,390,661 | |
| 44,106 | | | Las Vegas Sands Corp. | | | 2,404,659 | |
| 1,453 | | | Markel Group, Inc. * | | | 2,168,574 | |
| 5,741 | | | Meta Platforms, Inc. – Class A | | | 2,813,836 | |
| 27,490 | | | Micron Technology, Inc. | | | 2,490,869 | |
| 13,756 | | | Otis Worldwide Corp. | | | 1,310,947 | |
| 11,841 | | | SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. * | | | 795,360 | |
| 10,546 | | | Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 1,764,662 | |
| 40,842 | | | U.S. Bancorp | | | 1,713,730 | |
| 49,890 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 2,773,385 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 43,838,788 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | |
| | | | (COST $58,311,203) | | | 78,096,886 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS (b) — 1.4% | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 1.4% | | | | |
| 253,571 | | | Bradespar SA | | | 1,081,391 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | |
| | | | (COST $1,131,427) | | | 1,081,391 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | United States — 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 0.6% | | | | |
| 100,206 | | | GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 501,028 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 501,028 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS | | | | |
| | | | (COST $501,028) | | | 501,028 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 48 |
GMO Quality Cyclicals Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.0% | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 1.0% | | | | |
| 780,113 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (c) | | | 780,113 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $780,113) | | | 780,113 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9% (Cost $60,723,771) | | | 80,459,418 | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — 0.1% | | | 103,043 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 80,562,461 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by the Trustees of GMO Trust or persons acting at their direction pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees. Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs (Note 2). |
(b) | Preferred dividend rates are disclosed to the extent that a stated rate exists. |
(c) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 95.
| | | | |
49 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
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GMO Quality Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Focused Equity team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Although GMO does not manage the Fund to, or control the Fund’s risk relative to, any securities index or securities benchmark, a discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to the S&P 500 Index is included for comparative purposes.
Class III shares of GMO Quality Fund returned +36.15% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +30.45% for the S&P 500 Index.
Relative to the S&P 500, sector allocation added value this period. The Information Technology (overweight) and Energy (underweight) allocations helped returns while Health Care (overweight), Consumer Staples (overweight), and Communication Services (underweight) reduced returns. Security selection within sector added value. Selection results in Communication Services and Health Care helped returns. Information Technology and Consumer Staples detracted from returns. Sector allocation mattered a little more than stock selection within sector.
The allocation to non-U.S. stocks detracted from relative returns.
Meta Platforms, Lam Research, and Eli Lilly made the largest positive impact while NVIDIA (underweight), UnitedHealth, and U.S. Bancorp detracted.
Because some of the securities and instruments held directly or indirectly by the Fund had positive fair value adjustments at the beginning or end of the fiscal year (and the performance of indices are not fair valued), the Fund’s absolute and relative performance is higher than it otherwise would have been in the absence of such fair value adjustments.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
51
GMO Quality Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $1,000,000 Investment in
GMO Quality Fund Class III Shares and the S&P 500 Index
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | 5 Year | | 10 Year | | Since Inception |
Class III | | 36.15% | | 16.44% | | 14.22% | | n/a |
Class IV | | 36.17% | | 16.49% | | 14.27% | | n/a |
Class VI | | 36.32% | | 16.55% | | 14.33% | | n/a |
Class R6 | | 36.14% | | n/a | | n/a | | 11/12/19 15.67% |
Class I | | 36.02% | | n/a | | n/a | | 9/26/19 16.40% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
For S&P disclaimers please visit https://www.gmo.com/north-america/benchmark-disclaimers/
For Class III, IV, VI, R6 and I the gross expense ratio of 0.51%, 0.47%, 0.42%, 0.51% and 0.62%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.50%, 0.46%, 0.41%, 0.49% and 0.59% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO Quality Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | % of Investments | |
United States | | | 79.1 | % |
United Kingdom | | | 6.3 | |
France | | | 5.0 | |
Germany | | | 3.5 | |
Switzerland | | | 2.8 | |
Taiwan | | | 2.8 | |
Other Developed | | | 0.5 | ‡ |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Industry Group Summary | | % of Investments | |
Software & Services | | | 18.1 | % |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 14.3 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 10.4 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 9.8 | |
Media & Entertainment | | | 7.7 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 7.2 | |
Capital Goods | | | 6.6 | |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | | | 5.5 | |
Banks | | | 4.2 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 3.1 | |
Financial Services | | | 3.0 | |
Consumer Services | | | 2.9 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 2.7 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 1.5 | |
Short-Term InvestmentsW | | | 3.0 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
¤ | The table shows country exposure in the Fund. The table excludes short-term investments. The table excludes exposure through forward currency contracts and includes exposure through other derivative financial instruments, if any. The table takes into account the market value of securities and options and the notional amounts of swap contracts and other derivative financial instruments, if any. |
‡ | “Other Developed” is comprised of developed countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
W | Includes GMO U.S. Treasury Fund which is used as a short-term vehicle for cash management. |
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GMO Quality Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 96.9% | | | | |
| | | | Banks — 4.2% | | | | |
| 4,633,534 | | | U.S. Bancorp | | | 194,423,087 | |
| 3,644,860 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 202,617,767 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Banks | | | 397,040,854 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods — 6.5% | | | | |
| 543,215 | | | General Electric Co. | | | 85,225,002 | |
| 480,068 | | | Knorr-Bremse AG | | | 33,609,556 | |
| 1,892,810 | | | Otis Worldwide Corp. | | | 180,384,793 | |
| 1,543,406 | | | Safran SA | | | 323,637,464 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Capital Goods | | | 622,856,815 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail — 5.5% | |
| 1,766,731 | | | Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | 312,287,371 | |
| 2,173,484 | | | TJX Cos., Inc. | | | 215,479,204 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | | | 527,766,575 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel — 1.5% | |
| 160,750 | | | LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | | 146,722,166 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Services — 2.9% | |
| 872,691 | | | Amadeus IT Group SA | | | 51,627,392 | |
| 8,055,112 | | | Compass Group PLC | | | 221,021,015 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Consumer Services | | | 272,648,407 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Financial Services — 3.0% | |
| 434,683 | | | American Express Co. | | | 95,378,144 | |
| 689,184 | | | Visa, Inc. – Class A | | | 194,790,966 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Financial Services | | | 290,169,110 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco — 7.2% | |
| 4,671,919 | | | Coca-Cola Co. | | | 280,408,578 | |
| 558,254 | | | Constellation Brands, Inc. – Class A | | | 138,737,284 | |
| 3,323,000 | | | Diageo PLC | | | 124,497,146 | |
| 1,321,898 | | | Nestle SA, (Registered) | | | 137,103,530 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 680,746,538 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services — 14.3% | |
| 2,281,398 | | | Abbott Laboratories | | | 270,665,058 | |
| 324,870 | | | Cigna Group | | | 109,201,802 | |
| 453,688 | | | Elevance Health, Inc. | | | 227,411,110 | |
| 574,963 | | | Intuitive Surgical, Inc.* | | | 221,705,733 | |
| 853,909 | | | Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | | | 106,644,695 | |
| 856,952 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 422,991,507 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 1,358,619,905 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Household & Personal Products — 2.7% | |
| 13,372,562 | | | Haleon PLC | | | 56,100,970 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Household & Personal Products — continued | |
| 4,094,142 | | | Unilever PLC | | | 199,934,313 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Household & Personal Products | | | 256,035,283 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media & Entertainment — 7.7% | |
| 2,483,473 | | | Alphabet, Inc. – Class A* | | | 343,861,672 | |
| 788,878 | | | Meta Platforms, Inc. – Class A | | | 386,652,774 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Media & Entertainment | | | 730,514,446 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — 9.8% | |
| 346,638 | | | Eli Lilly & Co. | | | 261,254,128 | |
| 1,891,060 | | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 305,179,263 | |
| 1,872,600 | | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 238,101,090 | |
| 489,924 | | | Roche Holding AG – Genusschein | | | 128,096,037 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 932,630,518 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 10.4% | |
| 269,100 | | | KLA Corp. | | | 183,606,930 | |
| 299,112 | | | Lam Research Corp. | | | 280,641,834 | |
| 11,930,790 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 261,457,480 | |
| 1,587,001 | | | Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 265,552,877 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 991,259,121 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Software & Services — 18.1% | |
| 775,480 | | | Accenture PLC – Class A | | | 290,634,394 | |
| 1,502,991 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 621,697,197 | |
| 2,252,464 | | | Oracle Corp. | | | 251,555,179 | |
| 827,091 | | | Salesforce, Inc.* | | | 255,422,243 | |
| 1,610,616 | | | SAP SE | | | 301,818,614 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Software & Services | | | 1,721,127,627 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment — 3.1% | |
| 1,621,962 | | | Apple, Inc. | | | 293,169,631 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (COST $4,763,674,020) | | | 9,221,306,996 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 2.9% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 2.9% | | | | |
| 55,733,810 | | | GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 278,669,053 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $278,619,235) | | | 278,669,053 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 54 |
GMO Quality Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.0% | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 0.0% | | | | |
| 4,467,729 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (a) | | | 4,467,729 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $4,467,729) | | | 4,467,729 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.8% (Cost $5,046,760,984) | | | 9,504,443,778 | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — 0.2% | | | 16,935,358 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | $9,521,379,136 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 95.
| | | | |
55 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
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GMO Resource Transition Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Focused Equity team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Although the Fund is not managed relative to any securities market index or benchmark, a discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index (“ACWI”) Commodity Producers ex-Energy is included for comparative purposes.
Class VI shares of GMO Resource Transition Fund returned -25.58% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with the -7.28% for the MSCI ACWI Commodity Producers ex-Energy.
The Fund’s industrial metals portfolio, the largest segment by weight, fell in absolute terms and also underperformed the benchmark. Within the metals portfolio, larger than the benchmark positions in lithium and platinum group metals detracted from returns while stock selection in the copper portfolio added. Ivanhoe was the strongest relative contributor.
The Fund’s energy portfolio, which is primarily an off-benchmark position in clean energy, detracted as the clean energy sector went through a significant correction. SolarEdge and Sunrun, two solar companies, were the biggest detractors.
The Fund’s agriculture and water portfolio delivered diversifying stronger performance and added the most relative return.
Because some of the securities and instruments held directly or indirectly by the Fund had positive fair value adjustments at the beginning or end of the fiscal year (and the performance of indices are not fair valued), the Fund’s absolute and relative performance is higher than it otherwise would have been in the absence of such fair value adjustments.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO Resource Transition Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $300,000,000 Investment in
GMO Resource Transition Fund Class VI Shares and the MSCI ACWI Commodity Producers ex-Energy
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | Since Inception |
Class VI | | -25.58% | | 2/15/23 -28.48% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited.
MSCI data may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose. MSCI provides no warranties, has not prepared or approved this report, and has no liability hereunder.
For Class VI the gross expense ratio of 1.59% is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Class listed above, the net expense ratio of 0.86% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO Resource Transition Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 89.0 | % |
Preferred Stocks | | | 9.3 | |
Mutual Funds | | | 1.7 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.1 | |
Other | | | (0.1 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | % of Investments | |
United States | | | 37.0 | % |
Canada | | | 13.7 | |
Brazil | | | 10.7 | |
United Kingdom | | | 8.5 | |
South Africa | | | 3.6 | |
Chile | | | 3.5 | |
France | | | 3.5 | |
Mexico | | | 3.3 | |
Jersey | | | 3.2 | |
Sweden | | | 3.1 | |
China | | | 2.1 | |
Australia | | | 1.7 | |
Denmark | | | 1.6 | |
Other Developed | | | 1.3 | ‡ |
Japan | | | 1.2 | |
Finland | | | 1.2 | |
Other Emerging | | | 0.8 | † |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Industry Group Summary | | % of Equity Investments# | |
Industrial Metals | | | 49.5 | % |
Energy | | | 37.7 | |
Agriculture | | | 8.6 | |
Water | | | 4.2 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | In the table, derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table shows country exposure in the Fund. The table excludes short-term investments. The table excludes exposure through forward currency contracts and includes exposure through other derivative financial instruments, if any. The table takes into account the market value of securities and options and the notional amounts of swap contracts and other derivative financial instruments, if any. |
‡ | “Other Developed” is comprised of developed countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
† | “Other Emerging” is comprised of emerging countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
# | Equity investments may consist of common stocks and other stock-related securities, such as preferred stocks, if any. This table excludes exposure to derivative contracts, short-term investments, mutual funds and investment funds, if any. For a summary of these exposures, if any, see the Schedule of Investments. |
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GMO Resource Transition Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 89.0% | |
| | | | Argentina — 0.8% | | | | |
| 94,220 | | | Adecoagro SA | | | 945,969 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Australia — 1.7% | | | | |
| 64,495 | | | BHP Group Ltd. | | | 1,848,833 | |
| 578,245 | | | Sunrise Energy Metals Ltd. * | | | 137,467 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Australia | | | 1,986,300 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 5.0% | | | | |
| 238,000 | | | Sao Martinho SA | | | 1,354,911 | |
| 77,960 | | | SLC Agricola SA | | | 308,321 | |
| 73,000 | | | Suzano SA | | | 827,493 | |
| 253,200 | | | Vale SA | | | 3,412,096 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Brazil | | | 5,902,821 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Canada — 13.7% | | | | |
| 273,200 | | | Anaergia, Inc. * | | | 57,372 | |
| 90,900 | | | Canadian Solar, Inc. * | | | 1,917,081 | |
| 163,300 | | | First Quantum Minerals Ltd. | | | 1,546,185 | |
| 520,000 | | | Greenlane Renewables, Inc. * | | | 47,894 | |
| 800,800 | | | Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. – Class A* | | | 8,514,567 | |
| 531,300 | | | Largo, Inc. * | | | 955,216 | |
| 171,500 | | | Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. * | | | 61,740 | |
| 155,400 | | | NexGen Energy Ltd. * | | | 1,095,810 | |
| 26,800 | | | Teck Resources Ltd. – Class B (a) | | | 1,029,656 | |
| 26,900 | | | Teck Resources Ltd. – Class B (a) | | | 1,033,662 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Canada | | | 16,259,183 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | China — 2.1% | | | | |
| 305,700 | | | Henan Shenhuo Coal & Power Co. Ltd. – | | | | |
| | | | Class A | | | 781,685 | |
| 707,269 | | | Western Mining Co. Ltd. – Class A | | | 1,633,539 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total China | | | 2,415,224 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Denmark — 1.6% | | | | |
| 69,422 | | | Vestas Wind Systems AS * | | | 1,934,654 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finland — 1.2% | | | | |
| 14,253 | | | Kemira OYJ | | | 256,778 | |
| 41,781 | | | Neste OYJ | | | 1,145,305 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Finland | | | 1,402,083 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | France — 3.5% | | | | |
| 13,554 | | | Eramet SA | | | 916,750 | |
| 24,371 | | | Technip Energies NV | | | 530,002 | |
| 87,155 | | | Veolia Environnement SA | | | 2,701,658 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total France | | | 4,148,410 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Italy — 0.5% | | | | |
| 33,916 | | | Tenaris SA | | | 602,398 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Japan — 1.2% | | | | |
| 12,500 | | | Ebara Corp. | | | 1,056,401 | |
| 4,600 | | | Kurita Water Industries Ltd. | | | 187,474 | |
| 3,900 | | | Organo Corp. | | | 200,446 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Japan | | | 1,444,321 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Jersey — 3.2% | | | | |
| 681,174 | | | Arcadium Lithium PLC * | | | 3,739,645 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Mexico — 3.3% | | | | |
| 809,200 | | | Grupo Mexico SAB de CV – Series B | | | 3,945,765 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Norway — 0.8% | | | | |
| 109,225 | | | Austevoll Seafood ASA | | | 829,031 | |
| 15,580 | | | TGS ASA | | | 153,457 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Norway | | | 982,488 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | South Africa — 3.6% | | | | |
| 83,907 | | | African Rainbow Minerals Ltd. | | | 738,104 | |
| 699,447 | | | Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. | | | 2,373,627 | |
| 1,109,977 | | | Sibanye Stillwater Ltd. | | | 1,144,043 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total South Africa | | | 4,255,774 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Sweden — 3.1% | | | | |
| 141,917 | | | Boliden AB | | | 3,596,801 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Kingdom — 8.5% | | | | |
| 1,727,321 | | | Glencore PLC | | | 8,211,903 | |
| 28,976 | | | Rio Tinto PLC | | | 1,858,820 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United Kingdom | | | 10,070,723 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United States — 35.2% | | | | |
| 1,200 | | | Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. | | | 195,888 | |
| 67,919 | | | Aemetis, Inc. * | | | 246,546 | |
| 11,500 | | | AGCO Corp. | | | 1,261,550 | |
| 162,890 | | | Ameresco, Inc. – Class A* | | | 3,414,174 | |
| 133,900 | | | Array Technologies, Inc. * | | | 1,826,396 | |
| 399,020 | | | Clean Energy Fuels Corp. * | | | 1,177,109 | |
| 44,000 | | | Corteva, Inc. | | | 2,354,880 | |
| 210,500 | | | Darling Ingredients, Inc. * | | | 8,906,255 | |
| 1,700 | | | Deere & Co. | | | 620,585 | |
| 12,800 | | | Enphase Energy, Inc. * | | | 1,625,728 | |
| 13,100 | | | First Solar, Inc. * | | | 2,015,959 | |
| 75,200 | | | Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 2,843,312 | |
| 484,566 | | | GrafTech International Ltd. | | | 852,836 | |
| 174,900 | | | Green Plains, Inc. * | | | 3,725,370 | |
| 17,800 | | | Liberty Energy, Inc. | | | 380,564 | |
| 32,100 | | | PotlatchDeltic Corp. – (REIT) | | | 1,451,241 | |
| 29,400 | | | ProPetro Holding Corp. * | | | 217,560 | |
| 64,900 | | | SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. * | | | 4,359,333 | |
| 325,646 | | | Sunrun, Inc. * | | | 3,920,778 | |
| 700 | | | Valmont Industries, Inc. | | | 148,351 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 60 |
GMO Resource Transition Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| 2,100 | | | Veralto Corp. | | | 181,482 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 41,725,897 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (COST $161,317,370) | | | 105,358,456 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS (b) — 9.3% | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 5.7% | | | | |
| 1,589,765 | | | Bradespar SA | | | 6,779,790 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chile — 3.6% | | | | |
| 84,100 | | | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA Sponsored ADR | | | 4,181,452 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (COST $16,416,747) | | | 10,961,242 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 1.7% | | | | |
| | | | United States — 1.7% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 1.7% | | | | |
| 409,902 | | | GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 2,049,511 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 2,049,511 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $2,049,511) | | | 2,049,511 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 0.1% | | | | |
| 132,146 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (c) | | | 132,146 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $132,146) | | | 132,146 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1% (Cost $179,915,774) | | | 118,501,355 | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — (0.1)% | | | (84,853 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 118,416,502 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | Securities are traded on separate exchanges for the same entity. |
(b) | Preferred dividend rates are disclosed to the extent that a stated rate exists. |
(c) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 95.
| | | | |
61 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
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GMO Resources Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Focused Equity team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Although GMO does not manage the Fund to, or control the Fund’s risk relative to, any securities index or securities benchmark, a discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to the MSCI All Country World Index (“ACWI”) Commodity Producers Index is included for comparative purposes.
Class III shares of GMO Resources Fund returned -12.67% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +0.91% for the MSCI ACWI Commodity Producers Index.
The Fund’s energy portfolio delivered negative absolute returns and the underweight to fossil fuel producers and off-benchmark position in clean energy also led to underperformance versus the benchmark, particularly as the clean energy sector went through a significant correction. SolarEdge and Sunrun, two solar companies, were the two biggest relative detractors. Balancing this, stock selection within the fossil fuel portfolio was strong, with Petrobras and Galp the two biggest contributors to relative performance.
The Fund’s agriculture and water portfolio delivered diversifying stronger performance and added the most relative return.
Because some of the securities and instruments held directly or indirectly by the Fund had positive fair value adjustments at the beginning or end of the fiscal year (and the performance of indices are not fair valued), the Fund’s absolute and relative performance is higher than it otherwise would have been in the absence of such fair value adjustments.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO Resources Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $1,000,000 Investment in
GMO Resources Fund Class III Shares, the MSCI ACWI Commodity Producers and the MSCI ACWI
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | 5 Year | | 10 Year | | Since Inception |
Class III | | -12.67% | | 7.37% | | 5.96% | | n/a |
Class IV | | -12.64% | | 7.43% | | 6.00% | | n/a |
Class VI | | -12.57% | | n/a | | n/a | | 2/8/22 -8.23% |
Class R6 | | -12.67% | | n/a | | n/a | | 1/22/21 -0.38% |
Class I | | -12.73% | | n/a | | n/a | | 1/22/21 -0.47% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
MSCI data may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose. MSCI provides no warranties, has not prepared or approved this report, and has no liability hereunder.
For Class III, IV, VI, R6 and I the gross expense ratio of 0.72%, 0.67%, 0.62%, 0.72% and 0.85%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.72%, 0.67%, 0.62%, 0.72% and 0.82% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO Resources Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 87.9 | % |
Preferred Stocks | | | 9.0 | |
Mutual Funds | | | 2.8 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Other | | | 0.3 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | % of Investments | |
United States | | | 35.1 | % |
United Kingdom | | | 13.1 | |
Canada | | | 10.4 | |
Brazil | | | 10.4 | |
Portugal | | | 3.6 | |
Norway | | | 2.6 | |
Italy | | | 2.2 | |
South Africa | | | 2.1 | |
France | | | 2.1 | |
Spain | | | 2.1 | |
Chile | | | 2.0 | |
Mexico | | | 1.9 | |
Jersey | | | 1.8 | |
Sweden | | | 1.8 | |
Australia | | | 1.7 | |
Other Developed | | | 1.7 | ‡ |
Austria | | | 1.3 | |
China | | | 1.2 | |
Argentina | | | 1.0 | |
Denmark | | | 1.0 | |
Other Emerging | | | 0.9 | † |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Industry Group Summary | | % of Equity Investments# | |
Energy | | | 61.0 | % |
Industrial Metals | | | 31.2 | |
Agriculture | | | 4.0 | |
Water | | | 2.7 | |
Timber | | | 1.1 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | In the table, derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table shows country exposure in the Fund. The table excludes short-term investments. The table excludes exposure through forward currency contracts and includes exposure through other derivative financial instruments, if any. The table takes into account the market value of securities and options and the notional amounts of swap contracts and other derivative financial instruments, if any. |
† | “Other Emerging” is comprised of emerging countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
‡ | “Other Developed” is comprised of developed countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
# | Equity investments may consist of common stocks and other stock-related securities, such as preferred stocks, if any. This table excludes exposure to derivative contracts, short-term investments, mutual funds and investment funds, if any. For a summary of these exposures, if any, see the Schedule of Investments. |
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GMO Resources Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 87.9% | | | | |
| | | | Argentina — 1.0% | | | | |
| 951,869 | | | Adecoagro SA | | | 9,556,765 | |
| 615,400 | | | YPF SA Sponsored ADR * | | | 10,646,420 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Argentina | | | 20,203,185 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Australia — 1.7% | | | | |
| 7,220,969 | | | Beach Energy Ltd. (a) | | | 7,517,869 | |
| 630,528 | | | BHP Group Ltd. | | | 18,074,911 | |
| 735,000 | | | Clean TeQ Water Ltd. * | | | 186,656 | |
| 1,632,228 | | | Santos Ltd. | | | 7,515,650 | |
| 1,938,657 | | | Sunrise Energy Metals Ltd. * | | | 460,879 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Australia | | | 33,755,965 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Austria — 1.3% | | | | |
| 600,080 | | | OMV AG | | | 26,443,089 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 3.4% | | | | |
| 1,229,400 | | | Enauta Participacoes SA | | | 6,301,445 | |
| 356,500 | | | PRIO SA | | | 3,134,641 | |
| 2,330,928 | | | Sao Martinho SA | | | 13,269,752 | |
| 734,682 | | | SLC Agricola SA | | | 2,905,564 | |
| 715,000 | | | Suzano SA | | | 8,104,896 | |
| 2,566,468 | | | Vale SA | | | 34,585,442 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Brazil | | | 68,301,740 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Canada — 10.4% | | | | |
| 654,900 | | | Anaergia, Inc. * | | | 137,528 | |
| 804,600 | | | ARC Resources Ltd. (a) | | | 13,712,853 | |
| 383,400 | | | Birchcliff Energy Ltd. (a) | | | 1,525,521 | |
| 961,640 | | | Canadian Solar, Inc. * (a) | | | 20,280,988 | |
| 1,342,500 | | | Crescent Point Energy Corp. | | | 9,800,250 | |
| 413,300 | | | Enerplus Corp. | | | 7,327,809 | |
| 1,603,300 | | | First Quantum Minerals Ltd. | | | 15,180,640 | |
| 1,246,100 | | | Greenlane Renewables, Inc. * (a) | | | 114,772 | |
| 7,842,900 | | | Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. – Class A* (a) | | | 83,390,227 | |
| 1,273,509 | | | Largo, Inc. * | | | 2,289,623 | |
| 1,740,100 | | | Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. * (a) | | | 626,436 | |
| 409,165 | | | Logan Energy Corp. * | | | 250,235 | |
| 1,485,400 | | | NexGen Energy Ltd. * (a) | | | 10,474,360 | |
| 263,200 | | | Teck Resources Ltd. – Class B (b) | | | 10,112,144 | |
| 263,400 | | | Teck Resources Ltd. – Class B (a) (b) | | | 10,121,438 | |
| 1,167,100 | | | Vermilion Energy, Inc. (a) | | | 12,943,139 | |
| 1,379,000 | | | Whitecap Resources, Inc. (a) | | | 9,571,661 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Canada | | | 207,859,624 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | China — 1.2% | | | | |
| 3,112,700 | | | Henan Shenhuo Coal & Power Co. Ltd. – Class A | | | 7,959,280 | |
| 6,914,445 | | | Western Mining Co. Ltd. – Class A | | | 15,969,896 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total China | | | 23,929,176 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Denmark — 1.0% | | | | |
| 714,064 | | | Vestas Wind Systems AS * | | | 19,899,552 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finland — 0.7% | | | | |
| 147,303 | | | Kemira OYJ | | | 2,653,767 | |
| 437,116 | | | Neste OYJ | | | 11,982,265 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Finland | | | 14,636,032 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | France — 2.1% | | | | |
| 133,066 | | | Eramet SA (a) | | | 9,000,166 | |
| 263,999 | | | Technip Energies NV | | | 5,741,246 | |
| 845,154 | | | Veolia Environnement SA | | | 26,198,351 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total France | | | 40,939,763 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Hong Kong — 0.2% | | | | |
| 69,044,000 | | | United Energy Group Ltd. (a) | | | 4,224,219 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Hungary — 0.7% | | | | |
| 1,714,212 | | | MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas PLC | | | 13,634,416 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Italy — 2.2% | | | | |
| 2,426,636 | | | Eni SpA | | | 37,366,385 | |
| 343,942 | | | Tenaris SA | | | 6,108,917 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Italy | | | 43,475,302 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Japan — 0.8% | | | | |
| 139,300 | | | Ebara Corp. | | | 11,772,533 | |
| 53,100 | | | Kurita Water Industries Ltd. | | | 2,164,097 | |
| 45,400 | | | Organo Corp. | | | 2,333,400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Japan | | | 16,270,030 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Jersey — 1.8% | | | | |
| 6,604,821 | | | Arcadium Lithium PLC * (a) | | | 36,260,467 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Mexico — 1.9% | | | | |
| 7,924,940 | | | Grupo Mexico SAB de CV – Series B | | | 38,643,048 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Norway — 2.6% | | | | |
| 319,367 | | | Aker BP ASA | | | 7,752,204 | |
| 1,069,161 | | | Austevoll Seafood ASA | | | 8,115,063 | |
| 1,394,707 | | | Equinor ASA | | | 34,363,867 | |
| 157,732 | | | TGS ASA | | | 1,553,596 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Norway | | | 51,784,730 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Portugal — 3.5% | | | | |
| 4,494,529 | | | Galp Energia SGPS SA | | | 70,724,444 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Russia — 0.1% | | | | |
| 3,574,704 | | | Gazprom Neft PJSC (c) | | | 313,226 | |
| 14,145,410 | | | Gazprom PJSC * (c) | | | 249,825 | |
| 248,399 | | | LUKOIL PJSC (c) | | | 200,810 | |
| 232,917 | | | MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC (c) | | | 371,954 | |
| 9 | | | MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC ADR * (c) | | | 1 | |
| 338,098 | | | PhosAgro PJSC (c) | | | 248,973 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 66 |
GMO Resources Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Russia — continued | | | | |
| 6,533 | | | PhosAgro PJSC GDR * (c) (d) | | | 1,611 | |
| 2 | | | PhosAgro PJSC GDR (Registered) * (c) | | | — | |
| 601,778 | | | Ros Agro PLC GDR (Registered) * (c) | | | 51,925 | |
| 3,476,399 | | | Tatneft PJSC (c) | | | 273,933 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Russia | | | 1,712,258 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Singapore — 0.0% | | | | |
| 2,725,600 | | | Ezra Holdings Ltd. * (a) (c) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | South Africa — 2.1% | | | | |
| 797,962 | | | African Rainbow Minerals Ltd. | | | 7,019,429 | |
| 7,032,200 | | | Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. | | | 23,864,312 | |
| 11,414,513 | | | Sibanye Stillwater Ltd. | | | 11,764,830 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total South Africa | | | 42,648,571 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Spain — 2.1% | | | | |
| 2,576,339 | | | Repsol SA | | | 40,925,297 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Sweden — 1.8% | | | | |
| 1,387,392 | | | Boliden AB | | | 35,162,612 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Ukraine — 0.1% | | | | |
| 501,341 | | | Kernel Holding SA * | | | 1,631,989 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Kingdom — 13.0% | | | | |
| 12,950,579 | | | BP PLC | | | 75,243,681 | |
| 17,479,086 | | | Glencore PLC | | | 83,097,791 | |
| 4,192,985 | | | Harbour Energy PLC | | | 13,394,740 | |
| 1,221,000 | | | Lifezone Holdings Ltd. * | | | 6,202,680 | |
| 283,225 | | | Rio Tinto PLC | | | 18,168,980 | |
| 2,060,849 | | | Shell PLC | | | 63,741,670 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United Kingdom | | | 259,849,542 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United States — 32.2% | | | | |
| 14,300 | | | Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. | | | 2,334,332 | |
| 687,620 | | | Aemetis, Inc. * (a) | | | 2,496,061 | |
| 112,600 | | | AGCO Corp. | | | 12,352,220 | |
| 1,080,185 | | | Ameresco, Inc. – Class A* | | | 22,640,678 | |
| 1,393,300 | | | Array Technologies, Inc. * | | | 19,004,612 | |
| 578,300 | | | California Resources Corp. | | | 30,169,911 | |
| 3,917,513 | | | Clean Energy Fuels Corp. * | | | 11,556,663 | |
| 570,400 | | | ConocoPhillips | | | 64,192,816 | |
| 430,800 | | | Corteva, Inc. | | | 23,056,416 | |
| 2,101,300 | | | Darling Ingredients, Inc. * | | | 88,906,003 | |
| 16,800 | | | Deere & Co. | | | 6,132,840 | |
| 125,100 | | | Enphase Energy, Inc. * | | | 15,888,951 | |
| 135,700 | | | First Solar, Inc. * | | | 20,882,873 | |
| 728,682 | | | Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 27,551,466 | |
| 4,836,257 | | | GrafTech International Ltd. | | | 8,511,812 | |
| 1,744,893 | | | Green Plains, Inc. * | | | 37,166,221 | |
| 63,300 | | | Gulfport Energy Corp. * | | | 8,987,967 | |
| 18,629,055 | | | Kosmos Energy Ltd. * | | | 114,382,419 | |
| 207,400 | | | Liberty Energy, Inc. | | | 4,434,212 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| 313,200 | | | Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 7,595,100 | |
| 117,100 | | | Northern Oil & Gas, Inc. | | | 4,183,983 | |
| 314,900 | | | PotlatchDeltic Corp. – (REIT) | | | 14,236,629 | |
| 342,400 | | | ProPetro Holding Corp. * | | | 2,533,760 | |
| 647,924 | | | SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. * | | | 43,521,055 | |
| 3,223,917 | | | Sunrun, Inc. * (a) | | | 38,815,961 | |
| 401,100 | | | Talos Energy, Inc. * | | | 5,290,509 | |
| 8,400 | | | Valmont Industries, Inc. | | | 1,780,212 | |
| 24,300 | | | Veralto Corp. | | | 2,100,006 | |
| 99,300 | | | Vitesse Energy, Inc. | | | 2,257,089 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 642,962,777 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (COST $2,010,803,885) | | | 1,755,877,828 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS (e) —9.0% | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 6.9% | | | | |
| 15,570,126 | | | Bradespar SA | | | 66,401,133 | |
| 8,837,581 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro SA | | | 71,360,564 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Brazil | | | 137,761,697 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chile — 2.0% | | | | |
| 815,595 | | | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA Sponsored ADR | | | 40,551,384 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Russia — 0.1% | | | | |
| 20,237,584 | | | Surgutneftegas PJSC (c) | | | 137,649 | |
| 7,494,797 | | | Tatneft PJSC (c) | | | 584,512 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Russia | | | 722,161 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (COST $217,529,135) | | | 179,035,242 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 2.8% | | | | |
| | | | United States — 2.8% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 2.8% | | | | |
| 11,246,358 | | | GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 56,231,789 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 56,231,789 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $56,225,907) | | | 56,231,789 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
67 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Resources Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.0% | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 0.0% | | | | |
| 818,410 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (f) | | | 818,410 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $818,410) | | | 818,410 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.7% (Cost $2,285,377,337) | | | 1,991,963,269 | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — 0.3% | | | 5,295,565 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 1,997,258,834 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Additional information on each restricted security is as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Value as a | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Percentage | | | Value as of | |
Issuer | | Acquisition | | | Acquisition | | | of Fund’s | | | February 29, | |
Description | | Date | | | Cost | | | Net Assets | | | 2024 | |
PhosAgro PJSC GDR | | | 08/26/16 | | | $ | 93,496 | | | | 0.0 | % | | $ | 1,611 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | All or a portion of this security is out on loan (Note 2). |
(b) | Securities are traded on separate exchanges for the same entity. |
(c) | Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by the Trustees of GMO Trust or persons acting at their direction pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees. Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs (Note 2). |
(d) | The security is restricted as to resale. |
(e) | Preferred dividend rates are disclosed to the extent that a stated rate exists. |
(f) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 95.
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 68 |
GMO Small Cap Quality Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Focused Equity team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Although the Fund is not managed relative to any securities market index or benchmark, a discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to the S&P 600 Index is included for comparative purposes.
Class VI shares of GMO Small Cap Quality Fund returned +25.06% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +6.50% for the S&P 600 Index.
Relative to the S&P 600, sector allocation added value during the period. The Industrials (overweight) and Financials (underweight) allocations helped returns while Information Technology reduced returns. Security selection within sector added value. Selection within Industrials, Financials, Health Care, Materials, Information Technology, and Communications Services added value, while selection within Consumer Discretionary detracted from returns. Stock selection within sector had a larger impact than sector allocation.
TopBuild, SAIA, and Medpace made the largest positive impact while Fox Factory, Malibu Boats, and Power Integrations detracted.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
69
GMO Small Cap Quality Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $300,000,000 Investment in
GMO Small Cap Quality Fund Class VI Shares and the S&P 600 Index
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | |
| | | | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | Since Inception |
Class III | | 24.95% | | 11/15/22 | | 23.04% |
Class VI | | 25.06% | | 9/20/22 | | 32.57% |
Class I | | 24.93% | | 11/15/22 | | 22.97% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
For S&P disclaimers please visit https://www.gmo.com/north-america/benchmark-disclaimers/
For Class III, VI and I the gross expense ratio of 1.60%, 1.05% and 1.36%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.75%, 0.66% and 0.75% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO Small Cap Quality Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 97.1 | % |
Mutual Funds | | | 3.7 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.9 | |
Other | | | (1.7 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Industry Group Summary | | % of Equity Investments# | |
Capital Goods | | | 20.1 | % |
Financial Services | | | 10.9 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 8.9 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 8.5 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 6.6 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 6.2 | |
Transportation | | | 5.7 | |
Materials | | | 5.5 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 5.1 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 5.0 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 4.2 | |
Automobiles & Components | | | 4.0 | |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | | | 3.6 | |
Media & Entertainment | | | 3.1 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 1.5 | |
Software & Services | | | 1.1 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | In the table, derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
# | Equity investments may consist of common stocks and other stock-related securities, such as preferred stocks, if any. This table excludes exposure to derivative contracts, short-term investments, mutual funds and investment funds, if any. For a summary of these exposures, if any, see the Schedule of Investments. |
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GMO Resources Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.1% | | | | |
| | | | Automobiles & Components — 3.9% | | | | |
| 188,513 | | | Gentex Corp. | | | 6,886,380 | |
| 18,560 | | | XPEL, Inc.* | | | 975,885 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Automobiles & Components | | | 7,862,265 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods — 19.5% | | | | |
| 85,438 | | | AAON, Inc. | | | 7,175,083 | |
| 27,281 | | | Allegion PLC | | | 3,488,421 | |
| 18,771 | | | Atkore, Inc. | | | 3,179,807 | |
| 17,761 | | | Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | | 4,196,391 | |
| 18,213 | | | Kadant, Inc. | | | 6,143,245 | |
| 27,532 | | | RBC Bearings, Inc.* | | | 7,511,556 | |
| 44,622 | | | Trex Co., Inc.* | | | 4,094,515 | |
| 28,246 | | | Woodward, Inc. | | | 3,996,527 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Capital Goods | | | 39,785,545 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Commercial & Professional Services — 4.1% | |
| 50,300 | | | ASGN, Inc.* | | | 4,995,796 | |
| 16,482 | | | FTI Consulting, Inc.* | | | 3,409,796 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Commercial & Professional Services | | | 8,405,592 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail — 3.5% | |
| 88,782 | | | Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.* | | | 7,117,653 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel — 8.3% | |
| 109,522 | | | Acushnet Holdings Corp. | | | 7,055,407 | |
| 80,444 | | | Malibu Boats, Inc. – Class A* | | | 3,510,576 | |
| 15,755 | | | TopBuild Corp.* | | | 6,339,497 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 16,905,480 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 1.4% | |
| 34,151 | | | PriceSmart, Inc. | | | 2,873,465 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Financial Services — 10.6% | | | | |
| 44,078 | | | Cohen & Steers, Inc. | | | 3,241,937 | |
| 123,202 | | | Essent Group Ltd. | | | 6,599,931 | |
| 49,836 | | | Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | | | 6,411,900 | |
| 152,853 | | | StepStone Group, Inc. – Class A | | | 5,308,585 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Financial Services | | | 21,562,353 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco — 6.0% | | | | |
| 29,592 | | | J & J Snack Foods Corp. | | | 4,293,207 | |
| 4,583 | | | John B Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. | | | 469,162 | |
| 35,998 | | | Lancaster Colony Corp. | | | 7,448,706 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 12,211,075 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services — 4.8% | |
| 127,063 | | | Globus Medical, Inc. – Class A* | | | 6,860,131 | |
| 172,194 | | | Neogen Corp.* | | | 2,960,015 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 9,820,146 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Materials — 5.4% | | | | |
| 42,464 | | | AptarGroup, Inc. | | | 5,964,493 | |
| 31,682 | | | Balchem Corp. | | | 4,980,094 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Materials | | | 10,944,587 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media & Entertainment — 3.0% | | | | |
| 140,434 | | | New York Times Co. – Class A | | | 6,218,418 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — 5.0% | |
| 69,213 | | | Bruker Corp. | | | 5,989,693 | |
| 10,506 | | | Medpace Holdings, Inc.* | | | 4,176,345 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 10,166,038 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 8.6% | |
| 48,275 | | | Axcelis Technologies, Inc.* | | | 5,439,144 | |
| 57,712 | | | Cirrus Logic, Inc.* | | | 5,299,116 | |
| 67,122 | | | Power Integrations, Inc. | | | 4,796,538 | |
| 11,796 | | | Universal Display Corp. | | | 2,057,459 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 17,592,257 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Software & Services — 1.1% | | | | |
| 28,105 | | | Dolby Laboratories, Inc. – Class A | | | 2,276,505 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment — 6.4% | |
| 126,063 | | | Ciena Corp.* | | | 7,183,070 | |
| 27,408 | | | Fabrinet* | | | 5,908,342 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 13,091,412 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation — 5.5% | | | | |
| 28,614 | | | ArcBest Corp. | | | 4,087,796 | |
| 37,636 | | | Landstar System, Inc. | | | 7,158,367 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Transportation | | | 11,246,163 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (COST $174,558,824) | | | 198,078,954 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 3.7% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 3.7% | | | | |
| 1,478,488 | | | GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 7,392,442 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $7,392,442) | | | 7,392,442 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 72 |
GMO Small Cap Quality Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | |
Shares | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.9% | |
| | Money Market Funds — 0.9% | | | | |
1,890,036 | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (a) | | | 1,890,036 | |
| | | | | | |
| | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $1,890,036) | | | 1,890,036 | |
| | | | | | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 101.7% (Cost $183,841,302) | | | 207,361,432 | |
| | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — (1.7)% | | | (3,406,270 | ) |
| | | | | | |
| | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 203,955,162 | |
| | | | | | |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 95.
| | | | |
73 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
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GMO U.S. Equity Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Systematic Equity team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Although the Fund is not managed relative to any securities market index or benchmark, a discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to the S&P Composite 1500 Index is included for comparative purposes.
Class III shares of GMO U.S. Equity Fund returned +24.56% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +28.75% for the S&P Composite 1500 Index.
Stock selection drove underperformance for the period with notable challenges in Information Technology and Health Care. Top detractors included underweight positioning toward Nvidia and Microsoft in Information Technology. Favoring Bristol-Myers Squibb over Eli Lilly also negatively impacted performance in Health Care.
Top contributors included stock selection in Industrials and Communication Services. Sector allocation also added value, including underweight positioning in Utilities and Real Estate.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO U.S. Equity Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $1,000,000 Investment in
GMO U.S. Equity Fund Class III Shares and the S&P Composite 1500 Index
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | 5 Year | | 10 Year |
Class III | | 24.56% | | 14.23% | | 11.36% |
Class VI | | 24.59% | | 14.32% | | 11.47% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
For S&P disclaimers please visit https://www.gmo.com/north-america/benchmark-disclaimers/
For Class III and VI the gross expense ratio of 0.52% and 0.43%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding Net Expense Ratio of 0.48% and 0.39% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO U.S. Equity Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 97.9 | % |
Mutual Funds | | | 1.5 | |
Debt Obligations | | | 0.3 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.2 | |
Futures Contracts | | | 0.0^ | |
Other | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| |
Industry Group Summary | | % of Equity Investments# | |
Software & Services | | | 12.4 | % |
Financial Services | | | 11.1 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 11.0 | |
Media & Entertainment | | | 9.2 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 8.7 | |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | | | 8.1 | |
Capital Goods | | | 5.9 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 5.7 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 5.4 | |
Energy | | | 4.8 | |
Banks | | | 3.5 | |
Insurance | | | 2.9 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 2.9 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 1.9 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 1.7 | |
Consumer Services | | | 1.7 | |
Materials | | | 1.6 | |
Automobiles & Components | | | 0.9 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 0.5 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | In the table, derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
# | Equity investments may consist of common stocks and other stock-related securities, such as preferred stocks, if any. This table excludes exposure to derivative contracts, short-term investments, mutual funds and investment funds, if any. For a summary of these exposures, if any, see the Schedule of Investments. |
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GMO U.S. Equity Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.9% | | | | |
| | | | Automobiles & Components — 0.9% | | | | |
| 4,003 | | | BorgWarner, Inc. | | | 124,614 | |
| 47,902 | | | Ford Motor Co. | | | 595,901 | |
| 11,133 | | | General Motors Co. | | | 456,230 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Automobiles & Components | | | 1,176,745 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banks — 3.4% | | | | |
| 1,800 | | | 1st Source Corp. | | | 89,604 | |
| 4,433 | | | Bank of America Corp. | | | 153,027 | |
| 1,900 | | | Capital City Bank Group, Inc. | | | 53,865 | |
| 21,649 | | | Citigroup, Inc. | | | 1,201,303 | |
| 2,000 | | | Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. | | | 79,520 | |
| 5,400 | | | Farmers National Banc Corp. | | | 72,792 | |
| 1,500 | | | First Financial Corp. | | | 55,845 | |
| 5,515 | | | Hanmi Financial Corp. | | | 83,332 | |
| 4,100 | | | Independent Bank Corp. | | | 100,245 | |
| 14,490 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 2,696,009 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Banks | | | 4,585,542 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods — 5.8% | | | | |
| 2,955 | | | 3M Co. | | | 272,215 | |
| 8,524 | | | Builders FirstSource, Inc.* | | | 1,663,714 | |
| 1,714 | | | Core & Main, Inc. – Class A* | | | 81,809 | |
| 5,021 | | | Cummins, Inc. | | | 1,348,691 | |
| 4,624 | | | Ferguson PLC | | | 977,745 | |
| 4,897 | | | Trane Technologies PLC | | | 1,380,807 | |
| 342 | | | UFP Industries, Inc. | | | 39,203 | |
| 2,135 | | | WW Grainger, Inc. | | | 2,078,337 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Capital Goods | | | 7,842,521 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Commercial & Professional Services — 2.8% | |
| 52,694 | | | ACCO Brands Corp. | | | 294,032 | |
| 2,589 | | | ASGN, Inc.* | | | 257,139 | |
| 600 | | | Barrett Business Services, Inc. | | | 73,194 | |
| 763 | | | Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. | | | 112,703 | |
| 287 | | | Brady Corp. – Class A | | | 16,726 | |
| 347 | | | CACI International, Inc. – Class A* | | | 130,073 | |
| 1,470 | | | Cimpress PLC* | | | 144,075 | |
| 4,603 | | | CSG Systems International, Inc. | | | 251,140 | |
| 9,600 | | | Deluxe Corp. | | | 186,336 | |
| 2,700 | | | Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. | | | 91,800 | |
| 1,967 | | | HNI Corp. | | | 88,141 | |
| 3,227 | | | ICF International, Inc. | | | 499,701 | |
| 3,928 | | | Leidos Holdings, Inc. | | | 502,234 | |
| 1,449 | | | ManpowerGroup, Inc. | | | 104,560 | |
| 12,800 | | | Resources Connection, Inc. | | | 177,024 | |
| 2,312 | | | Robert Half, Inc. | | | 185,885 | |
| 5,013 | | | Steelcase, Inc. – Class A | | | 68,879 | |
| 3,900 | | | TriNet Group, Inc.* | | | 499,239 | |
| 3,000 | | | TrueBlue, Inc.* | | | 35,250 | |
| 4,852 | | | Upwork, Inc.* | | | 63,561 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Commercial & Professional Services | | | 3,781,692 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Shares | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail — 7.9% | |
4,900 | | 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. – Class A* | | | 51,058 | |
3,182 | | Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. | | | 237,759 | |
36,411 | | Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | 6,436,008 | |
8,962 | | Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 724,847 | |
30,101 | | eBay, Inc. | | | 1,423,175 | |
5,728 | | Gap, Inc. | | | 108,488 | |
3,532 | | Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | | | 955,936 | |
6,539 | | Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc. | | | 224,288 | |
1,284 | | Ross Stores, Inc. | | | 191,265 | |
4,703 | | Shoe Carnival, Inc. | | | 154,117 | |
892 | | Signet Jewelers Ltd. | | | 90,770 | |
3,385 | | Urban Outfitters, Inc.* | | | 140,647 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Total Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | | | 10,738,358 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Consumer Durables & Apparel — 5.3% | |
662 | | Deckers Outdoor Corp.* | | | 592,880 | |
4,134 | | DR Horton, Inc. | | | 617,785 | |
6,083 | | Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. | | | 203,355 | |
18,776 | | Garmin Ltd. | | | 2,578,884 | |
965 | | Johnson Outdoors, Inc. – Class A | | | 44,351 | |
5,961 | | La-Z-Boy, Inc. | | | 226,458 | |
3,458 | | Lennar Corp. – Class A | | | 548,128 | |
1,407 | | M/I Homes, Inc.* | | | 178,675 | |
6,406 | | MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.* | | | 140,484 | |
1,171 | | Meritage Homes Corp. | | | 184,620 | |
2,219 | | Movado Group, Inc. | | | 63,707 | |
748 | | PulteGroup, Inc. | | | 81,068 | |
12,989 | | Taylor Morrison Home Corp.* | | | 735,307 | |
25,553 | | Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.* | | | 904,065 | |
8,356 | | Vera Bradley, Inc.* | | | 65,177 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Total Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 7,164,944 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Consumer Services — 1.7% | | | | |
5,626 | | Adtalem Global Education, Inc.* | | | 278,487 | |
949 | | Graham Holdings Co. – Class B | | | 666,511 | |
1,220 | | Grand Canyon Education, Inc.* | | | 164,456 | |
6,222 | | H&R Block, Inc. | | | 304,567 | |
26,375 | | Perdoceo Education Corp. | | | 469,739 | |
6,792 | | Stride, Inc.* | | | 405,822 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Total Consumer Services | | | 2,289,582 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 1.8% | |
31,029 | | Kroger Co. | | | 1,539,349 | |
15,777 | | Walmart, Inc. | | | 924,690 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Total Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 2,464,039 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Energy — 4.7% | | | | |
14,306 | | Chevron Corp. | | | 2,174,655 | |
1,273 | | EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 145,708 | |
5,356 | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 559,809 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 78 |
GMO U.S. Equity Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | |
Shares | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | Energy — continued | | | | |
5,039 | | Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 87,628 | |
4,343 | | Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 734,966 | |
10,003 | | Phillips 66 | | | 1,425,528 | |
8,433 | | Valero Energy Corp. | | | 1,192,932 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Total Energy | | | 6,321,226 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Financial Services — 10.8% | | | | |
7,866 | | American Express Co. | | | 1,725,958 | |
12,442 | | Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | | | 697,872 | |
3,067 | | Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. – Class B* | | | 1,255,630 | |
6,937 | | Capital One Financial Corp. | | | 954,601 | |
2,760 | | Discover Financial Services | | | 333,132 | |
3,402 | | Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.* | | | 219,633 | |
10,647 | | Enova International, Inc.* | | | 673,423 | |
2,307 | | Essent Group Ltd. | | | 123,586 | |
4,832 | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | 1,879,890 | |
2,308 | | Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 319,473 | |
4,682 | | Jackson Financial, Inc. – Class A | | | 257,744 | |
22,712 | | Janus Henderson Group PLC | | | 707,706 | |
2,605 | | LendingTree, Inc.* | | | 103,080 | |
60,798 | | MGIC Investment Corp. | | | 1,209,272 | |
1,275 | | Mr Cooper Group, Inc.* | | | 90,882 | |
12,206 | | Nasdaq, Inc. | | | 685,977 | |
4,060 | | NMI Holdings, Inc. – Class A* | | | 122,125 | |
2,089 | | PayPal Holdings, Inc.* | | | 126,050 | |
6,185 | | PROG Holdings, Inc.* | | | 190,931 | |
40,225 | | Radian Group, Inc. | | | 1,172,156 | |
2,162 | | Raymond James Financial, Inc. | | | 260,132 | |
5,330 | | State Street Corp. | | | 392,981 | |
7,244 | | Synchrony Financial | | | 299,177 | |
7,549 | | T Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | | 855,679 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Total Financial Services | | | 14,657,090 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Food, Beverage & Tobacco — 0.1% | | | | |
2,831 | | Universal Corp. | | | 135,916 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Health Care Equipment & Services — 1.7% | |
4,312 | | Cigna Group | | | 1,449,436 | |
2,286 | | Humana, Inc. | | | 800,831 | |
742 | | Medtronic PLC | | | 61,853 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Total Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 2,312,120 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Insurance — 2.8% | | | | |
12,097 | | Arch Capital Group Ltd.* | | | 1,059,576 | |
367 | | Assurant, Inc. | | | 66,592 | |
2,604 | | Brown & Brown, Inc. | | | 219,283 | |
306 | | Chubb Ltd. | | | 77,011 | |
12,305 | | Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | | | 622,387 | |
13,403 | | Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. | | | 1,284,544 | |
4,162 | | Stewart Information Services Corp. | | | 262,123 | |
1,071 | | Travelers Cos., Inc. | | | 236,648 | |
91 | | Unum Group | | | 4,500 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Total Insurance | | | 3,832,664 | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Shares | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | Materials — 1.6% | | | | |
1,183 | | NewMarket Corp. | | | 759,096 | |
1,625 | | Nucor Corp. | | | 312,487 | |
4,393 | | PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 622,049 | |
2,200 | | Radius Recycling, Inc. | | | 43,472 | |
5,006 | | Ryerson Holding Corp. | | | 158,089 | |
3,629 | | Warrior Met Coal, Inc. | | | 206,744 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Total Materials | | | 2,101,937 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Media & Entertainment — 9.1% | | | | |
23,034 | | Alphabet, Inc. – Class A* | | | 3,189,288 | |
26,550 | | Alphabet, Inc. – Class C* | | | 3,711,159 | |
2,758 | | Cargurus, Inc.* | | | 61,062 | |
4,423 | | Comcast Corp. – Class A | | | 189,525 | |
10,407 | | Meta Platforms, Inc. – Class A | | | 5,100,783 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Total Media & Entertainment | | | 12,251,817 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences — 5.6% | |
28,347 | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 1,438,610 | |
6,660 | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 1,074,791 | |
21,765 | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 2,767,420 | |
79,680 | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | 2,116,301 | |
146 | | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 141,049 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Total Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 7,538,171 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 10.8% | |
9,837 | | Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 1,983,336 | |
78,328 | | Intel Corp. | | | 3,372,020 | |
2,779 | | KLA Corp. | | | 1,896,112 | |
3,988 | | NVIDIA Corp. | | | 3,154,987 | |
2,663 | | NXP Semiconductors NV | | | 665,031 | |
19,223 | | QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 3,033,197 | |
5,106 | | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | | | 535,721 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 14,640,404 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Software & Services — 12.1% | | | | |
3,030 | | Accenture PLC – Class A | | | 1,135,583 | |
4,443 | | Akamai Technologies, Inc.* | | | 492,818 | |
3,213 | | Amdocs Ltd. | | | 293,026 | |
32,153 | | Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. – Class A | | | 2,540,730 | |
16,586 | | International Business Machines Corp. | | | 3,068,908 | |
15,957 | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 6,600,453 | |
9,348 | | Oracle Corp. | | | 1,043,985 | |
1,672 | | Synopsys, Inc.* | | | 959,276 | |
4,234 | | Zoom Video Communications, Inc. – Class A* | | | 299,471 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Total Software & Services | | | 16,434,250 | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | |
79 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO U.S. Equity Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | |
Shares / Par Value† | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | Technology Hardware & Equipment — 8.5% | |
38,993 | | Apple, Inc. | | | 7,047,985 | |
24,127 | | Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 1,167,023 | |
10,192 | | Dell Technologies, Inc. – Class C | | | 964,774 | |
64,656 | | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | | | 984,711 | |
46,334 | | HP, Inc. | | | 1,312,642 | |
906 | | NetApp, Inc. | | | 80,743 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Total Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 11,557,878 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Telecommunication Services — 0.5% | | | | |
17,520 | | Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 701,150 | |
| | | | | | |
| | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (COST $112,666,034) | | | 132,528,046 | |
| | DEBT OBLIGATIONS — 0.3% | | | | |
| | U.S. Government — 0.3% | | | | |
350,000 | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.20%, 5.53%, due 01/31/25 (a) | | | 350,405 | |
| | | | | | |
| | TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS (COST $350,025) | | | 350,405 | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
Shares | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | MUTUAL FUNDS — 1.5% | | | | |
| | Affiliated Issuers — 1.5% | | | | |
398,872 | | GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 1,994,361 | |
| | | | | | |
| | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $1,994,361) | | | 1,994,361 | |
| | | | | | |
| | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.2% | |
| | Money Market Funds — 0.2% | | | | |
277,687 | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (b) | | | 277,687 | |
| | | | | | |
| | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $277,687) | | | 277,687 | |
| | | | | | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9% (Cost $115,288,107) | | | 135,150,499 | |
| | | | | | |
| | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — 0.1% | | | 175,881 | |
| | | | | | |
| | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 135,326,380 | |
| | | | | | |
A summary of outstanding financial instruments at February 29, 2024 is as follows:
Futures Contracts
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Number of Contracts + | | Type | | Expiration Date | | Notional Amount ($) | | | Value/Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | |
Buys | | | | | | | | | | | | |
3 | | S&P 500 E-Mini | | March 2024 | | $ | 765,563 | | | $ | 15,957 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
+ | Buys—Fund is long the futures contract. |
Sales—Fund is short the futures contract.
As of February 29, 2024, for the above contracts and/or agreements, the Fund had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover commitments or collateral requirements, if any, of the relevant broker or exchange.
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
† | Denominated in U.S. Dollar, unless otherwise indicated. |
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | All or a portion of this security has been pledged to cover margin requirements on futures and/or cleared swap contracts, collateral on OTC swap contracts, forward currency contracts, and/or written options, if any (Note 4). |
(b) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 95.
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 80 |
GMO U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Systematic Equity team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Although the Fund is not managed relative to any securities market index or benchmark, a discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to the S&P Composite 1500 Index is included for comparative purposes.
Class VI shares of GMO U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund returned +15.39% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +28.75% for the S&P Composite 1500 Index.
Stock selection was the largest detractor for the period with notable challenges in Health Care, Information Technology, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, and Financials. Sector allocation also detracted, including underweight positioning toward Information Technology and overweight positioning toward Financials and Energy.
Positive contributors for the period included underweight positioning in Utilities and Real Estate, as well as overweight positioning toward Communication Services.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited
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GMO U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $300,000,000 Investment in
GMO U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund Class VI Shares and the S&P Composite 1500 Index
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | Since Inception |
Class III | | 15.20% | | 2/15/23 | | 10.04% |
Class IV | | 15.26% | | 2/15/23 | | 10.10% |
Class VI | | 15.39% | | 12/13/22 | | 13.55% |
Class R6 | | n/a | | 8/28/23 | | 12.85% |
Class I | | 15.14% | | 2/15/23 | | 9.99% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
For S&P disclaimers please visit https://www.gmo.com/north-america/benchmark-disclaimers/
For Class III, IV, VI, R6, and I the gross expense ratio of 0.95%, 0.91%, 0.66%, 0.95%, and 1.04%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.48%, 0.43%, 0.39%, 0.48%, and 0.58% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 97.9 | % |
Mutual Funds | | | 1.8 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.0^ | |
Other | | | 0.3 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| |
Industry Group Summary | | % of Equity Investments# | |
Financial Services | | | 13.5 | % |
Media & Entertainment | | | 11.0 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 10.3 | |
Energy | | | 10.2 | |
Banks | | | 9.8 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 8.6 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 4.8 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 4.3 | |
Capital Goods | | | 4.0 | |
Software & Services | | | 3.5 | |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | | | 3.1 | |
Materials | | | 2.8 | |
Automobiles & Components | | | 2.8 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 2.7 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 2.6 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 2.2 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 1.5 | |
Insurance | | | 1.4 | |
Consumer Services | | | 0.6 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 0.3 | |
Transportation | | | 0.0 | ^ |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | In the table, derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
# | Equity investments may consist of common stocks and other stock-related securities, such as preferred stocks, if any. This table excludes exposure to derivative contracts, short-term investments, mutual funds and investment funds, if any. For a summary of these exposures, if any, see the Schedule of Investments. |
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GMO U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.9% | | | | |
| | | | Automobiles & Components — 2.7% | | | | |
| 94,066 | | | BorgWarner, Inc. | | | 2,928,275 | |
| 416,762 | | | Ford Motor Co. | | | 5,184,519 | |
| 94,479 | | | General Motors Co. | | | 3,871,749 | |
| 5,492 | | | Harley-Davidson, Inc. | | | 199,195 | |
| 17,520 | | | Lear Corp. | | | 2,406,372 | |
| 1,400 | | | Winnebago Industries, Inc. | | | 100,422 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Automobiles & Components | | | 14,690,532 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banks — 9.6% | | | | |
| 486,811 | | | Bank of America Corp. | | | 16,804,716 | |
| 164,113 | | | Citigroup, Inc. | | | 9,106,630 | |
| 1,605 | | | First Horizon Corp. | | | 22,631 | |
| 118,138 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 21,980,756 | |
| 28,921 | | | M&T Bank Corp. | | | 4,041,421 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Banks | | | 51,956,154 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods — 3.9% | | | | |
| 56,372 | | | 3M Co. | | | 5,192,989 | |
| 24,518 | | | AGCO Corp. | | | 2,689,625 | |
| 5,421 | | | Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. | | | 408,364 | |
| 5,667 | | | Atkore, Inc. | | | 959,990 | |
| 5,291 | | | Builders FirstSource, Inc.* | | | 1,032,697 | |
| 19,187 | | | Cummins, Inc. | | | 5,153,820 | |
| 4,309 | | | Encore Wire Corp. | | | 1,038,469 | |
| 11,589 | | | Owens Corning | | | 1,735,800 | |
| 16,235 | | | PACCAR, Inc. | | | 1,800,299 | |
| 4,790 | | | Timken Co. | | | 402,312 | |
| 7,013 | | | UFP Industries, Inc. | | | 803,900 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Capital Goods | | | 21,218,265 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Commercial & Professional Services — 0.3% | |
| 2,156 | | | HNI Corp. | | | 96,610 | |
| 21,490 | | | ManpowerGroup, Inc. | | | 1,550,719 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Commercial & Professional Services | | | 1,647,329 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail — 3.0% | |
| 21,219 | | | Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. | | | 1,585,484 | |
| 10,731 | | | Advance Auto Parts, Inc. | | | 724,772 | |
| 5,910 | | | AutoNation, Inc.* | | | 885,318 | |
| 41,593 | | | Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 3,364,042 | |
| 90,826 | | | eBay, Inc. | | | 4,294,253 | |
| 19,751 | | | Foot Locker, Inc. | | | 680,027 | |
| 4,049 | | | Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | | | 1,095,862 | |
| 35,793 | | | Kohl’s Corp. | | | 997,551 | |
| 109,331 | | | Macy’s, Inc. | | | 1,906,733 | |
| 5,399 | | | Signet Jewelers Ltd. | | | 549,402 | |
| 1,752 | | | Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | | | 412,648 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | | | 16,496,092 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel — 2.6% | |
| 13,604 | | | Brunswick Corp. | | | 1,188,989 | |
| 8,423 | | | Carter’s, Inc. | | | 681,842 | |
| 11,821 | | | Crocs, Inc.* | | | 1,445,117 | |
| 7,717 | | | Garmin Ltd. | | | 1,059,930 | |
| 8,526 | | | La-Z-Boy, Inc. | | | 323,903 | |
| 2,986 | | | Polaris, Inc. | | | 276,832 | |
| 7,094 | | | PulteGroup, Inc. | | | 768,848 | |
| 12,792 | | | PVH Corp. | | | 1,748,283 | |
| 76,597 | | | Tapestry, Inc. | | | 3,640,655 | |
| 113,199 | | | VF Corp. | | | 1,849,672 | |
| 8,241 | | | Whirlpool Corp. | | | 885,001 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 13,869,072 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Services — 0.6% | | | | |
| 4,417 | | | Adtalem Global Education, Inc.* | | | 218,641 | |
| 490 | | | Graham Holdings Co. – Class B | | | 344,142 | |
| 50,140 | | | H&R Block, Inc. | | | 2,454,353 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Consumer Services | | | 3,017,136 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 1.5% | |
| 94,963 | | | Kroger Co. | | | 4,711,114 | |
| 158,038 | | | Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | | | 3,359,888 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 8,071,002 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy — 9.9% | | | | |
| 6,201 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | | 513,319 | |
| 107,811 | | | Chevron Corp. | | | 16,388,350 | |
| 47,363 | | | EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 5,421,169 | |
| 185,597 | | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 19,398,598 | |
| 8,042 | | | Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 139,850 | |
| 26,353 | | | Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 4,459,718 | |
| 25,278 | | | Ovintiv, Inc. | | | 1,248,986 | |
| 6,837 | | | Phillips 66 | | | 974,341 | |
| 37,510 | | | Valero Energy Corp. | | | 5,306,165 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Energy | | | 53,850,496 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Financial Services — 13.2% | | | | |
| 11,117 | | | Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | | | 1,737,698 | |
| 63,739 | | | Ally Financial, Inc. | | | 2,357,706 | |
| 44,916 | | | American Express Co. | | | 9,855,469 | |
| 93,020 | | | Bank of New York Mellon Corp. | | | 5,217,492 | |
| 41,732 | | | Capital One Financial Corp. | | | 5,742,741 | |
| 38,240 | | | Discover Financial Services | | | 4,615,568 | |
| 7,249 | | | Federated Hermes, Inc. | | | 255,382 | |
| 27,266 | | | Franklin Resources, Inc. | | | 748,452 | |
| 26,065 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | | | 10,140,588 | |
| 147,018 | | | Invesco Ltd. | | | 2,265,547 | |
| 24,304 | | | Jackson Financial, Inc. – Class A | | | 1,337,935 | |
| 64,653 | | | Janus Henderson Group PLC | | | 2,014,587 | |
| 153,164 | | | MGIC Investment Corp. | | | 3,046,432 | |
| 3,277 | | | OneMain Holdings, Inc. | | | 154,773 | |
| 93,534 | | | PayPal Holdings, Inc.* | | | 5,643,842 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 84 |
GMO U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Financial Services — continued | | | | |
| 88,522 | | | Radian Group, Inc. | | | 2,579,531 | |
| 19,314 | | | SLM Corp. | | | 402,311 | |
| 53,376 | | | State Street Corp. | | | 3,935,412 | |
| 86,785 | | | Synchrony Financial | | | 3,584,220 | |
| 36,891 | | | T Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | | 4,181,595 | |
| 148,498 | | | Western Union Co. | | | 1,991,358 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Financial Services | | | 71,808,639 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco — 2.6% | | | | |
| 78,637 | | | Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | | | 4,176,411 | |
| 4,249 | | | Bunge Global SA | | | 400,978 | |
| 57,936 | | | General Mills, Inc. | | | 3,718,332 | |
| 119,728 | | | Kraft Heinz Co. | | | 4,224,004 | |
| 25,678 | | | Tyson Foods, Inc. – Class A | | | 1,392,775 | |
| 4,474 | | | Universal Corp. | | | 214,797 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 14,127,297 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services — 8.4% | |
| 64,560 | | | Centene Corp.* | | | 5,063,441 | |
| 25,920 | | | Cigna Group | | | 8,712,749 | |
| 107,632 | | | CVS Health Corp. | | | 8,004,592 | |
| 15,521 | | | Elevance Health, Inc. | | | 7,779,901 | |
| 36,907 | | | GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc. | | | 3,368,871 | |
| 3,936 | | | Henry Schein, Inc.* | | | 300,986 | |
| 11,990 | | | Humana, Inc. | | | 4,200,337 | |
| 67,156 | | | Medtronic PLC | | | 5,598,124 | |
| 31,928 | | | Premier, Inc. – Class A | | | 666,018 | |
| 4,190 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 2,068,184 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 45,763,203 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Insurance — 1.4% | | | | |
| 4,709 | | | Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | | | 238,181 | |
| 46,401 | | | Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. | | | 4,447,072 | |
| 8,592 | | | Stewart Information Services Corp. | | | 541,124 | |
| 43,449 | | | Unum Group | | | 2,148,553 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Insurance | | | 7,374,930 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Materials — 2.8% | | | | |
| 23,967 | | | Commercial Metals Co. | | | 1,294,218 | |
| 20,450 | | | FMC Corp. | | | 1,153,175 | |
| 17,416 | | | Huntsman Corp. | | | 445,850 | |
| 42,228 | | | LyondellBasell Industries NV – Class A | | | 4,234,624 | |
| 19,176 | | | Nucor Corp. | | | 3,687,545 | |
| 469 | | | Reliance, Inc. | | | 150,652 | |
| 30,171 | | | Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | 4,037,483 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Materials | | | 15,003,547 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media & Entertainment — 10.8% | | | | |
| 139,965 | | | Alphabet, Inc. – Class A* | | | 19,379,554 | |
| 53,527 | | | Alphabet, Inc. – Class C* | | | 7,482,004 | |
| 301,084 | | | Comcast Corp. – Class A | | | 12,901,449 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Media & Entertainment — continued | | | | |
| 38,212 | | | Meta Platforms, Inc. – Class A | | | 18,728,848 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Media & Entertainment | | | 58,491,855 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences —10.0% | |
| 172,942 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 8,776,806 | |
| 88,840 | | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 14,336,999 | |
| 76,326 | | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 9,704,851 | |
| 419,957 | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | 11,154,058 | |
| 7,109 | | | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 6,867,934 | |
| 282,037 | | | Viatris, Inc. | | | 3,488,798 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 54,329,446 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 4.2% | |
| 2,597 | | | Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 523,607 | |
| 236,430 | | | Intel Corp. | | | 10,178,312 | |
| 73,409 | | | QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 11,583,206 | |
| 2,264 | | | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | | | 237,539 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 22,522,664 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Software & Services — 3.5% | | | | |
| 50,963 | | | Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. – Class A | | | 4,027,096 | |
| 66,604 | | | International Business Machines Corp. | | | 12,323,738 | |
| 21,311 | | | Oracle Corp. | | | 2,380,013 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Software & Services | | | 18,730,847 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment — 4.7% | |
| 24,803 | | | Arrow Electronics, Inc.* | | | 2,914,353 | |
| 14,306 | | | Avnet, Inc. | | | 666,517 | |
| 272,754 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 13,193,111 | |
| 5,147 | | | Dell Technologies, Inc. – Class C | | | 487,215 | |
| 239,414 | | | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | | | 3,646,275 | |
| 158,104 | | | HP, Inc. | | | 4,479,086 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 25,386,557 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Telecommunication Services — 2.2% | | | | |
| 294,260 | | | Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 11,776,285 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation — 0.0% | | | | |
| 1,868 | | | Matson, Inc. | | | 207,441 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (COST $492,484,725) | | | 530,338,789 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
85 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 1.8% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 1.8% | | | | |
| 1,980,441 | | | GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 9,902,208 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $9,902,208) | | | 9,902,208 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.0% | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 0.0% | | | | |
| 99,541 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money | | | | |
| | | | Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (a) | | | 99,541 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $99,541) | | | 99,541 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.7% (Cost $502,486,474) | | | 540,340,538 | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — 0.3% | | | 1,420,729 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 541,761,267 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 95.
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 86 |
GMO U.S. Small Cap Value Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Systematic Equity team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Class VI shares of GMO U.S. Small Cap Value Fund returned +13.27% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +1.08% for the S&P SmallCap 600 Value Index.
Stock selection drove outperformance for the period, with notable contributions from Financials, Industrials, Real Estate, Health Care, and Information Technology.
While sector allocation was modestly positive in aggregate, overweight positioning toward Energy did detract over the period.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO U.S. Small Cap Value Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $300,000,000 Investment in
GMO U.S. Small Cap Value Fund Class VI Shares and the S&P SmallCap 600 Value Index
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | |
| | | | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | Since Inception |
Class VI | | 13.27% | | 7/2/19 | | 10.54% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited.
For S&P disclaimers please visit https://www.gmo.com/north-america/benchmark-disclaimers/
For Class VI the gross expense ratio of 0.45% is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Class listed above, the net expense ratio of 0.45% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO U.S. Small Cap Value Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 97.7 | % |
Mutual Funds | | | 1.7 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.4 | |
Rights/Warrants | | | 0.1 | |
Futures Contracts | | | 0.1 | |
Other | | | 0.0^ | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Industry Group Summary | | % of Equity Investments# | |
Financial Services | | | 12.6 | % |
Capital Goods | | | 11.0 | |
Banks | | | 9.8 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 8.5 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 8.0 | |
Insurance | | | 7.1 | |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | | | 7.0 | |
Materials | | | 6.4 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 5.9 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) | | | 5.1 | |
Energy | | | 3.7 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 3.1 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 2.5 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 2.3 | |
Consumer Services | | | 2.2 | |
Media & Entertainment | | | 1.8 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 1.1 | |
Automobiles & Components | | | 0.8 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 0.3 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 0.3 | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | 0.3 | |
Software & Services | | | 0.1 | |
Transportation | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | In the table, derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
# | Equity investments may consist of common stocks and other stock-related securities, such as preferred stocks, if any. This table excludes exposure to derivative contracts, short-term investments, mutual funds and investment funds, if any. For a summary of these exposures, if any, see the Schedule of Investments. |
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GMO U.S. Small Cap Value Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 97.7% | | | | |
| | | | Automobiles & Components — 0.8% | | | | |
| 900 | | | Dana, Inc. | | | 11,250 | |
| 1,316 | | | Patrick Industries, Inc. | | | 157,841 | |
| 1,429 | | | Winnebago Industries, Inc. | | | 102,502 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Automobiles & Components | | | 271,593 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banks — 9.6% | | | | |
| 2,706 | | | 1st Source Corp. | | | 134,705 | |
| 4,458 | | | Amalgamated Financial Corp. | | | 102,891 | |
| 1,366 | | | Arrow Financial Corp. | | | 32,757 | |
| 15,525 | | | Associated Banc-Corp. | | | 323,541 | |
| 3,899 | | | Banc of California, Inc. | | | 57,042 | |
| 1,515 | | | BankUnited, Inc. | | | 40,632 | |
| 1,219 | | | Banner Corp. | | | 53,441 | |
| 1,196 | | | Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. | | | 25,702 | |
| 600 | | | Capital City Bank Group, Inc. | | | 17,010 | |
| 1,181 | | | Central Pacific Financial Corp. | | | 22,037 | |
| 900 | | | Central Valley Community Bancorp | | | 16,821 | |
| 371 | | | City Holding Co. | | | 37,278 | |
| 470 | | | Civista Bancshares, Inc. | | | 7,059 | |
| 2,452 | | | Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. | | | 97,492 | |
| 909 | | | ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. | | | 17,989 | |
| 1,348 | | | Customers Bancorp, Inc.* | | | 73,210 | |
| 1,318 | | | CVB Financial Corp. | | | 22,432 | |
| 1,249 | | | Eagle Bancorp, Inc. | | | 29,751 | |
| 4,135 | | | East West Bancorp, Inc. | | | 301,276 | |
| 1,228 | | | Enterprise Financial Services Corp. | | | 49,022 | |
| 915 | | | FB Financial Corp. | | | 32,611 | |
| 1,004 | | | Financial Institutions, Inc. | | | 18,433 | |
| 9,304 | | | First BanCorp | | | 157,982 | |
| 984 | | | First Busey Corp. | | | 22,691 | |
| 306 | | | First Commonwealth Financial Corp. | | | 3,987 | |
| 1,441 | | | First Community Bankshares, Inc. | | | 47,755 | |
| 691 | | | First Financial Bancorp | | | 14,995 | |
| 2,252 | | | First Financial Corp. | | | 83,842 | |
| 1,097 | | | First Merchants Corp. | | | 36,420 | |
| 1,256 | | | FNB Corp. | | | 16,755 | |
| 818 | | | Fulton Financial Corp. | | | 12,597 | |
| 400 | | | Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. | | | 20,856 | |
| 8,589 | | | Hanmi Financial Corp. | | | 129,780 | |
| 956 | | | Heritage Financial Corp. | | | 17,543 | |
| 5,053 | | | Hope Bancorp, Inc. | | | 55,431 | |
| 3,074 | | | Independent Bank Corp. (a) | | | 75,159 | |
| 377 | | | Independent Bank Corp. (a) | | | 19,668 | |
| 1,903 | | | International Bancshares Corp. | | | 98,747 | |
| 1,117 | | | Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. | | | 44,367 | |
| 2,896 | | | Midland States Bancorp, Inc. | | | 70,518 | |
| 1,200 | | | MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. | | | 27,504 | |
| 1,135 | | | National Bank Holdings Corp. – Class A | | | 38,408 | |
| 902 | | | NBT Bancorp, Inc. | | | 31,020 | |
| 2,032 | | | OceanFirst Financial Corp. | | | 30,886 | |
| 3,001 | | | OFG Bancorp | | | 108,696 | |
| 621 | | | Origin Bancorp, Inc. | | | 18,531 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Banks — continued | | | | |
| 1,273 | | | Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. | | | 29,101 | |
| 693 | | | Peoples Bancorp, Inc. | | | 19,453 | |
| 363 | | | Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | | | 30,027 | |
| 2,060 | | | Popular, Inc. | | | 172,381 | |
| 468 | | | Preferred Bank | | | 33,626 | |
| 882 | | | Premier Financial Corp. | | | 17,093 | |
| 2,172 | | | Provident Financial Services, Inc. | | | 32,754 | |
| 407 | | | QCR Holdings, Inc. | | | 23,199 | |
| 1,354 | | | Renasant Corp. | | | 42,800 | |
| 613 | | | Republic Bancorp, Inc. – Class A | | | 30,196 | |
| 1,096 | | | Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. | | | 24,090 | |
| 1,715 | | | Simmons First National Corp. – Class A | | | 32,928 | |
| 738 | | | Southside Bancshares, Inc. | | | 21,151 | |
| 1,450 | | | Towne Bank | | | 39,309 | |
| 1,431 | | | Trustmark Corp. | | | 38,437 | |
| 1,839 | | | Veritex Holdings, Inc. | | | 36,100 | |
| 421 | | | Westamerica BanCorp | | | 19,244 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Banks | | | 3,339,159 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Capital Goods — 10.8% | | | | |
| 2,533 | | | AGCO Corp. | | | 277,870 | |
| 8,833 | | | Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. | | | 665,390 | |
| 1,202 | | | American Woodmark Corp.* | | | 120,489 | |
| 5,100 | | | Apogee Enterprises, Inc. | | | 291,771 | |
| 720 | | | AZZ, Inc. | | | 52,416 | |
| 985 | | | BlueLinx Holdings, Inc.* | | | 124,947 | |
| 1,898 | | | Boise Cascade Co. | | | 257,957 | |
| 350 | | | Columbus McKinnon Corp. | | | 14,620 | |
| 618 | | | Core & Main, Inc. – Class A* | | | 29,497 | |
| 234 | | | Esab Corp. | | | 23,194 | |
| 2,197 | | | Gates Industrial Corp. PLC* | | | 32,340 | |
| 1,582 | | | Gibraltar Industries, Inc.* | | | 122,526 | |
| 360 | | | Global Industrial Co. | | | 15,786 | |
| 757 | | | GMS, Inc.* | | | 67,608 | |
| 1,941 | | | Griffon Corp. | | | 138,587 | |
| 1,415 | | | Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. | | | 83,315 | |
| 6,527 | | | JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.* | | | 118,791 | |
| 1,202 | | | Kennametal, Inc. | | | 30,338 | |
| 9,843 | | | Masterbrand, Inc.* | | | 170,382 | |
| 1,340 | | | Miller Industries, Inc. | | | 60,313 | |
| 303 | | | Moog, Inc. – Class A | | | 45,435 | |
| 22,675 | | | MRC Global, Inc.* | | | 261,443 | |
| 283 | | | Oshkosh Corp. | | | 31,373 | |
| 1,152 | | | Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. | | | 30,943 | |
| 539 | | | Preformed Line Products Co. | | | 74,102 | |
| 1,472 | | | Primoris Services Corp. | | | 58,159 | |
| 762 | | | Quanex Building Products Corp. | | | 26,350 | |
| 300 | | | Rush Enterprises, Inc. – Class B | | | 15,129 | |
| 1,582 | | | Tennant Co. | | | 179,067 | |
| 1,884 | | | Terex Corp. | | | 108,047 | |
| 2,326 | | | Timken Co. | | | 195,361 | |
| 224 | | | UFP Industries, Inc. | | | 25,677 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Capital Goods | | | 3,749,223 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 90 |
GMO U.S. Small Cap Value Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Commercial & Professional Services — 7.8% | |
| 33,149 | | | ACCO Brands Corp. | | | 184,971 | |
| 1,463 | | | ASGN, Inc.* | | | 145,305 | |
| 800 | | | Barrett Business Services, Inc. | | | 97,592 | |
| 5,716 | | | Brady Corp. – Class A | | | 333,129 | |
| 809 | | | Cimpress PLC* | | | 79,290 | |
| 4,915 | | | CSG Systems International, Inc. | | | 268,162 | |
| 10,995 | | | Deluxe Corp. | | | 213,413 | |
| 5,994 | | | GEO Group, Inc.* | | | 73,546 | |
| 4,971 | | | Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. | | | 169,014 | |
| 3,420 | | | HNI Corp. | | | 153,250 | |
| 1,603 | | | Interface, Inc. | | | 25,199 | |
| 7,365 | | | Kelly Services, Inc. – Class A | | | 180,664 | |
| 1,122 | | | Korn Ferry | | | 71,427 | |
| 4,240 | | | ManpowerGroup, Inc. | | | 305,958 | |
| 1,997 | | | MillerKnoll, Inc. | | | 61,008 | |
| 4,979 | | | Pitney Bowes, Inc. | | | 20,065 | |
| 10,690 | | | Resources Connection, Inc. | | | 147,843 | |
| 10,947 | | | Steelcase, Inc. – Class A | | | 150,412 | |
| 3,106 | | | TrueBlue, Inc.* | | | 36,496 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Commercial & Professional Services | | | 2,716,744 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail — 6.9% | |
| 1,801 | | | 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. – Class A* | | | 18,766 | |
| 6,558 | | | Aaron’s Co., Inc. | | | 50,824 | |
| 386 | | | Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. | | | 28,842 | |
| 2,034 | | | Caleres, Inc. | | | 78,533 | |
| 3,090 | | | Cato Corp. – Class A | | | 20,425 | |
| 12,886 | | | Container Store Group, Inc.* | | | 17,783 | |
| 9,938 | | | Gap, Inc. | | | 188,226 | |
| 6,487 | | | Genesco, Inc.* | | | 207,065 | |
| 2,218 | | | Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | | | 600,302 | |
| 4,807 | | | Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc. | | | 164,880 | |
| 1,692 | | | Lands’ End, Inc.* | | | 16,463 | |
| 4,636 | | | Macy’s, Inc. | | | 80,852 | |
| 9,410 | | | Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.* | | | 118,848 | |
| 9,848 | | | Shoe Carnival, Inc. | | | 322,719 | |
| 685 | | | Signet Jewelers Ltd. | | | 69,706 | |
| 1,748 | | | Sleep Number Corp.* | | | 28,877 | |
| 8,872 | | | Urban Outfitters, Inc.* | | | 368,632 | |
| 494 | | | Weyco Group, Inc. | | | 15,926 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | | | 2,397,669 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel — 8.3% | |
| 1,136 | | | Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. | | | 17,608 | |
| 1,107 | | | Beazer Homes USA, Inc.* | | | 34,682 | |
| 8,672 | | | Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. | | | 289,905 | |
| 7,832 | | | G-III Apparel Group Ltd.* | | | 260,571 | |
| 1,368 | | | Hooker Furnishings Corp. | | | 33,530 | |
| 1,124 | | | Johnson Outdoors, Inc. – Class A | | | 51,659 | |
| 584 | | | KB Home | | | 38,795 | |
| 12,123 | | | La-Z-Boy, Inc. | | | 460,553 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Consumer Durables & Apparel — continued | �� |
| 1,495 | | | M/I Homes, Inc.* | | | 189,850 | |
| 176 | | | Malibu Boats, Inc. – Class A* | | | 7,681 | |
| 583 | | | MDC Holdings, Inc. | | | 36,554 | |
| 451 | | | Meritage Homes Corp. | | | 71,105 | |
| 4,561 | | | Movado Group, Inc. | | | 130,946 | |
| 2,605 | | | Oxford Industries, Inc. | | | 264,121 | |
| 374 | | | PVH Corp. | | | 51,114 | |
| 7,937 | | | Taylor Morrison Home Corp.* | | | 449,313 | |
| 10,258 | | | Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.* | | | 362,928 | |
| 2,991 | | | Universal Electronics, Inc.* | | | 26,291 | |
| 11,651 | | | Vera Bradley, Inc.* | | | 90,878 | |
| 1,300 | | | VOXX International Corp.* | | | 11,050 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 2,879,134 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Services — 2.2% | | | | |
| 5,850 | | | Adtalem Global Education, Inc.* | | | 289,575 | |
| 54 | | | Graham Holdings Co. – Class B | | | 37,926 | |
| 16,861 | | | Perdoceo Education Corp. | | | 300,294 | |
| 2,069 | | | Stride, Inc.* | | | 123,623 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Consumer Services | | | 751,418 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail — 0.3% | | | | |
| 3,859 | | | SpartanNash Co. | | | 81,309 | |
| 1,140 | | | Village Super Market, Inc. – Class A | | | 31,179 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Consumer Staples Distribution & | | | | |
| | | | Retail | | | 112,488 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy — 3.6% | | | | |
| 2,690 | | | Dorian LPG Ltd. | | | 97,243 | |
| 593 | | | Gulfport Energy Corp.* | | | 84,200 | |
| 15,028 | | | Oil States International, Inc.* | | | 81,001 | |
| 45 | | | Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc. – Class A | | | 274 | |
| 9,976 | | | PBF Energy, Inc. – Class A | | | 465,879 | |
| 1,785 | | | Vitesse Energy, Inc. | | | 40,573 | |
| 20,232 | | | World Kinect Corp. | | | 492,852 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Energy | | | 1,262,022 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 5.0% | | | | |
| 2,428 | | | Acadia Realty Trust – (REIT) | | | 39,795 | |
| 948 | | | American Assets Trust, Inc. – (REIT) | | | 20,448 | |
| 9,377 | | | Anywhere Real Estate, Inc.* | | | 58,794 | |
| 9,051 | | | Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | | | 145,631 | |
| 4,632 | | | Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc. – (REIT) | | | 47,154 | |
| 5,273 | | | Brandywine Realty Trust – (REIT) | | | 22,674 | |
| 449 | | | Brixmor Property Group, Inc. – (REIT) | | | 10,152 | |
| 2,307 | | | Chatham Lodging Trust – (REIT) | | | 23,531 | |
| 56,524 | | | Diversified Healthcare Trust – (REIT) | | | 185,399 | |
| 13,711 | | | Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. – (REIT) | | | 136,699 | |
| 13,716 | | | Industrial Logistics Properties Trust – (REIT) | | | 52,532 | |
| 3,752 | | | Kilroy Realty Corp. – (REIT) | | | 142,163 | |
| | | | |
91 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO U.S. Small Cap Value Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — continued | |
| 22,017 | | | Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc. – (REIT) | | | 365,482 | |
| 27,400 | | | Piedmont Office Realty Trust, Inc. – Class A , (REIT) | | | 171,798 | |
| 1,909 | | | PotlatchDeltic Corp. – (REIT) | | | 86,306 | |
| 23,300 | | | Service Properties Trust – (REIT) | | | 158,440 | |
| 1,043 | | | Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. – (REIT) | | | 6,696 | |
| 1,799 | | | Urban Edge Properties – (REIT) | | | 30,601 | |
| 4,000 | | | Whitestone REIT – (REIT) | | | 49,280 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) | | | 1,753,575 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Financial Services — 12.3% | | | | |
| 2,151 | | | A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. | | | 55,259 | |
| 626 | | | Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 23,963 | |
| 1,220 | | | Brightsphere Investment Group, Inc. | | | 27,645 | |
| 2,305 | | | Curo Group Holdings Corp.* | | | 507 | |
| 308 | | | Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. | | | 44,561 | |
| 3,888 | | | Donnelley Financial Solutions, Inc.* | | | 251,009 | |
| 1,249 | | | Enact Holdings, Inc. | | | 34,622 | |
| 1,441 | | | Encore Capital Group, Inc.* | | | 69,168 | |
| 9,509 | | | Enova International, Inc.* | | | 601,444 | |
| 2,459 | | | Essent Group Ltd. | | | 131,729 | |
| 1,008 | | | Green Dot Corp. – Class A* | | | 8,276 | |
| 4,410 | | | Invesco Ltd. | | | 67,958 | |
| 5,903 | | | Jackson Financial, Inc. – Class A | | | 324,960 | |
| 9,361 | | | Janus Henderson Group PLC | | | 291,689 | |
| 5,411 | | | LendingTree, Inc.* | | | 214,113 | |
| 1,114 | | | Merchants Bancorp | | | 47,746 | |
| 25,867 | | | MGIC Investment Corp. | | | 514,495 | |
| 5,457 | | | NMI Holdings, Inc. – Class A* | | | 164,147 | |
| 2,242 | | | Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. – Class A | | | 85,869 | |
| 1,168 | | | PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. | | | 99,198 | |
| 6,962 | | | PROG Holdings, Inc.* | | | 214,917 | |
| 22,460 | | | Radian Group, Inc. | | | 654,484 | |
| 1,499 | | | Regional Management Corp. | | | 35,077 | |
| 6,137 | | | SLM Corp. | | | 127,834 | |
| 4,227 | | | Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. – Class A | | | 162,444 | |
| 2,367 | | | Waterstone Financial, Inc. | | | 29,942 | |
| 914 | | | Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. | | | 11,078 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Financial Services | | | 4,294,134 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco — 1.0% | | | | |
| 1,811 | | | Seneca Foods Corp. – Class A* | | | 91,745 | |
| 450 | | | Turning Point Brands, Inc. | | | 11,385 | |
| 5,353 | | | Universal Corp. | | | 256,998 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 360,128 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services — 2.4% | |
| 814 | | | AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.* | | | 45,804 | |
| 2,550 | | | HealthStream, Inc. | | | 69,564 | |
| 193 | | | Integer Holdings Corp.* | | | 21,286 | |
| 535 | | | National HealthCare Corp. | | | 52,783 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Health Care Equipment & Services — continued | |
| 2,077 | | | Owens & Minor, Inc.* | | | 50,533 | |
| 11,646 | | | Patterson Cos., Inc. | | | 315,490 | |
| 5,558 | | | Premier, Inc. – Class A | | | 115,940 | |
| 3,415 | | | Varex Imaging Corp.* | | | 58,738 | |
| 7,159 | | | Zimvie, Inc.* | | | 121,345 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 851,483 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Insurance — 6.9% | | | | |
| 566 | | | AMERISAFE, Inc. | | | 29,862 | |
| 12,875 | | | CNO Financial Group, Inc. | | | 343,634 | |
| 2,008 | | | Employers Holdings, Inc. | | | 91,786 | |
| 2,091 | | | First American Financial Corp. | | | 122,135 | |
| 10,024 | | | Genworth Financial, Inc. – Class A* | | | 61,648 | |
| 251 | | | GoHealth, Inc. – Class A* | | | 3,378 | |
| 868 | | | Horace Mann Educators Corp. | | | 31,413 | |
| 18,279 | | | Old Republic International Corp. | | | 529,360 | |
| 486 | | | Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | | | 85,949 | |
| 3,324 | | | SiriusPoint Ltd.* | | | 40,786 | |
| 8,054 | | | Stewart Information Services Corp. | | | 507,241 | |
| 2,723 | | | Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. | | | 54,977 | |
| 10,520 | | | Unum Group | | | 520,214 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Insurance | | | 2,422,383 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Materials — 6.2% | | | | |
| 1,514 | | | AdvanSix, Inc. | | | 42,362 | |
| 770 | | | Clearwater Paper Corp.* | | | 30,253 | |
| 8,159 | | | Commercial Metals Co. | | | 440,586 | |
| 410 | | | Hawkins, Inc. | | | 28,802 | |
| 3,519 | | | Koppers Holdings, Inc. | | | 199,246 | |
| 1,102 | | | Minerals Technologies, Inc. | | | 79,741 | |
| 616 | | | NewMarket Corp. | | | 395,269 | |
| 1,643 | | | O-I Glass, Inc.* | | | 27,800 | |
| 1,081 | | | Olympic Steel, Inc. | | | 73,530 | |
| 2,981 | | | Radius Recycling, Inc. | | | 58,904 | |
| 9,300 | | | Ryerson Holding Corp. | | | 293,694 | |
| 2,124 | | | Sylvamo Corp. | | | 128,311 | |
| 943 | | | TriMas Corp. | | | 22,160 | |
| 6,127 | | | Warrior Met Coal, Inc. | | | 349,055 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Materials | | | 2,169,713 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media & Entertainment — 1.8% | | | | |
| 11,295 | | | AMC Networks, Inc. – Class A* | | | 146,157 | |
| 1,018 | | | Cargurus, Inc.* | | | 22,538 | |
| 1,364 | | | Cars.com, Inc.* | | | 25,016 | |
| 240 | | | Lee Enterprises, Inc.* | | | 2,340 | |
| 2,249 | | | Scholastic Corp. | | | 88,701 | |
| 3,897 | | | Shutterstock, Inc. | | | 190,018 | |
| 5,610 | | | Taboola.com Ltd.* | | | 24,460 | |
| 2,955 | | | Yelp, Inc.* | | | 113,590 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Media & Entertainment | | | 612,820 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 92 |
GMO U.S. Small Cap Value Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences —2.1% | |
| 5,706 | | | Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 31,497 | |
| 1,653 | | | Exelixis, Inc.* | | | 36,200 | |
| 838 | | | Longboard Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 18,587 | |
| 26,724 | | | Organon & Co. | | | 465,265 | |
| 700 | | | Phibro Animal Health Corp. – Class A | | | 9,051 | |
| 2,434 | | | Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc.* | | | 169,358 | |
| 686 | | | Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 20,374 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 750,332 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Real Estate Management & Development — 0.3% | |
| 12,743 | | | Douglas Elliman, Inc. | | | 23,447 | |
| 1,122 | | | Forestar Group, Inc.* | | | 37,834 | |
| 232 | | | Marcus & Millichap, Inc. | | | 8,512 | |
| 1,785 | | | Newmark Group, Inc. – Class A | | | 19,260 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Real Estate Management & Development | | | 89,053 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 3.1% | |
| 5,242 | | | Amkor Technology, Inc. | | | 162,607 | |
| 2,436 | | | Cirrus Logic, Inc.* | | | 223,673 | |
| 3,683 | | | Cohu, Inc.* | | | 118,335 | |
| 550 | | | Diodes, Inc.* | | | 37,389 | |
| 3,198 | | | Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. | | | 152,289 | |
| 6,560 | | | Photronics, Inc.* | | | 188,862 | |
| 2,548 | | | SMART Global Holdings, Inc.* | | | 54,196 | |
| 3,718 | | | Veeco Instruments, Inc.* | | | 134,629 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 1,071,980 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Software & Services — 0.1% | | | | |
| 1,780 | | | SolarWinds Corp.* | | | 21,253 | |
| 2,572 | | | Unisys Corp.* | | | 13,349 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Software & Services | | | 34,602 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology Hardware & Equipment — 5.8% | |
| 407 | | | Arrow Electronics, Inc.* | | | 47,822 | |
| 12,313 | | | Avnet, Inc. | | | 573,663 | |
| 2,626 | | | Belden, Inc. | | | 223,683 | |
| 5,241 | | | Benchmark Electronics, Inc. | | | 160,951 | |
| 1,523 | | | ePlus, Inc.* | | | 125,480 | |
| 910 | | | Insight Enterprises, Inc.* | | | 171,080 | |
| 2,139 | | | Kimball Electronics, Inc.* | | | 48,149 | |
| 894 | | | Sanmina Corp.* | | | 56,501 | |
| 2,413 | | | ScanSource, Inc.* | | | 104,314 | |
| 2,451 | | | Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | | | 53,309 | |
| 24,400 | | | Xerox Holdings Corp. | | | 455,060 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 2,020,012 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Telecommunication Services — 0.3% | | | | |
| 5,621 | | | Spok Holdings, Inc. | | | 101,009 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Transportation — 0.1% | | | | |
| 230 | | | Matson, Inc. | | | 25,542 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (COST $31,300,071) | | | 34,036,216 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 1.7% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 1.7% | | | | |
| 114,765 | | | GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 573,827 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $573,827) | | | 573,827 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | RIGHTS/WARRANTS — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences —0.1% | |
| 72,700 | | | Achillion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. CVR* (b) | | | 36,350 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL RIGHTS/WARRANTS (COST $33,442) | | | 36,350 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.4% | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 0.4% | | | | |
| 144,714 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money | | | | |
| | | | Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (c) | | | 144,714 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $144,714) | | | 144,714 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9% (Cost $32,052,054) | | | 34,791,107 | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — 0.1% | | | 51,268 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 34,842,375 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
93 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO U.S. Small Cap Value Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
A summary of outstanding financial instruments at February 29, 2024 is as follows:
Futures Contracts
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Number of Contracts + | | Type | | Expiration Date | | Notional Amount ($) | | | Value/Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | |
Buys | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6 | | E-mini Russell 2000 Index | | March 2024 | | $ | 617,190 | | | $ | 27,739 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
+ | Buys - Fund is long the futures contract. |
Sales - Fund is short the futures contract.
As of February 29, 2024, for the above contracts and/or agreements, the Fund had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover commitments or collateral requirements, if any, of the relevant broker or exchange.
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | Securities are traded on separate exchanges for the same entity. |
(b) | Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs (Note 2). |
(c) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 95.
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 94 |
GMO Trust Funds
February 29, 2024
Portfolio Abbreviations:
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
CVR - Contingent Value Right
Foreign Registered - Shares issued to foreign investors in markets that have foreign ownership limits.
GDR - Global Depositary Receipt
GDS - Global Depository Share
JSB - Joint Stock Bank
JSC - Joint-Stock Company
NVDR - Non-Voting Depositary Receipt
PJSC - Private Joint-Stock Company
QPSC - Qatar Private Stock Company
QSC - Qatari Shareholding Company
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust
SOFOM - Sociedades Financieras de Objeto Multi (Multi-purpose Financial Company)
The rates shown on variable rate notes are the current interest rates at February 29, 2024, which are subject to change based on the terms of the security.
| | | | |
95 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities — February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Climate Change Fund | | | Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | | | Emerging Markets Fund | | | International Equity Fund | | | International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (Notes 2 and 10)(a) | | $ | 22,390,770 | | | $ | 4,681,209 | | | $ | 1,308,018 | | | $ | 71,846,735 | | | $ | 7,130,000 | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (Note 2)(b)(c) | | | 736,069,540 | | | | 233,218,704 | | | | 452,293,152 | | | | 924,764,155 | | | | 356,761,147 | |
Foreign currency, at value (Note 2)(d) | | | 120,987 | | | | 1,171,021 | | | | 5,217,187 | | | | 489,530 | | | | 128,224 | |
Cash | | | 3 | | | | — | | | | 30 | | | | 2 | | | | 6 | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | — | | | | 4,538,708 | | | | 9,041,135 | | | | 531 | | | | 111 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 192,642 | | | | 41,092 | | | | 21,480 | | | | 36,318 | | | | — | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 923,364 | | | | 884,077 | | | | 1,493,024 | | | | 2,405,566 | | | | 576,574 | |
Dividend withholding tax receivable | | | 47,349 | | | | 23,260 | | | | 24,984 | | | | 1,233,889 | | | | 39,932 | |
Foreign capital gains tax refund receivable (Note 2) | | | — | | | | 80,357 | | | | 2,502,099 | | | | — | | | | 24 | |
EU tax reclaims receivable (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 245,415 | | | | — | |
Due from broker (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 459,969 | | | | 4,373 | | | | 1,146 | |
Receivable for variation margin on open futures contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,350 | | | | 34,402 | | | | — | |
Receivable for expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO (Note 5) | | | 52,098 | | | | 13,686 | | | | 77,008 | | | | 22,348 | | | | 59,707 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 759,796,753 | | | | 244,652,114 | | | | 472,443,436 | | | | 1,001,083,264 | | | | 364,696,871 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Due to custodian | | | — | | | | 415,596 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for cash collateral from securities loaned (Note 2) | | | 15,738,457 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 61,973 | | | | 5,337,281 | | | | 10,656,133 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for Fund shares repurchased | | | 514,376 | | | | — | | | | 34,307 | | | | 25,861 | | | | 16,876 | |
Accrued foreign capital gains tax payable (Note 2) | | | — | | | | 1,239,636 | | | | 1,901,331 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for IRS closing agreement fees (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 55,290,749 | | | | 560,043 | |
Payable to affiliate for (Note 5): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fee | | | 352,765 | | | | 102,154 | | | | 233,651 | | | | 368,944 | | | | 141,942 | |
Shareholder service fee | | | 88,191 | | | | 13,093 | | | | 46,708 | | | | 83,869 | | | | 30,542 | |
Payable to Trustees and related expenses | | | 5,826 | | | | 1,621 | | | | 5,446 | | | | 7,249 | | | | 1,509 | |
Miscellaneous payable | | | — | | | | — | | | | 792,365 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Accrued expenses | | | 274,566 | | | | 251,487 | | | | 479,813 | | | | 254,994 | | | | 119,841 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 17,036,154 | | | | 7,360,868 | | | | 14,149,754 | | | | 56,031,666 | | | | 870,753 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 742,760,599 | | | $ | 237,291,246 | | | $ | 458,293,682 | | | $ | 945,051,598 | | | $ | 363,826,118 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) Cost of investments – affiliated issuers: | | $ | 22,390,770 | | | $ | 4,681,209 | | | $ | 6,977,910 | | | $ | 71,846,735 | | | $ | 7,130,000 | |
(b) Cost of investments – unaffiliated issuers: | | $ | 929,613,465 | | | $ | 282,670,758 | | | $ | 862,456,926 | | | $ | 868,786,631 | | | $ | 339,823,769 | |
(c) Includes securities on loan at value (Note 2): | | $ | 26,058,174 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,196,856 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
(d) Cost of foreign currency: | | $ | 121,291 | | | $ | 1,171,053 | | | $ | 5,213,580 | | | $ | 493,358 | | | $ | 132,241 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 96 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities — February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Climate Change Fund | | | Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | | | Emerging Markets Fund | | | International Equity Fund | | | International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | |
Net assets consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 1,002,115,771 | | | $ | 322,888,472 | | | $ | 2,296,439,752 | | | $ | 1,856,273,518 | | | $ | 347,502,803 | |
Distributable earnings (accumulated loss) | | | (259,355,172 | ) | | | (85,597,226 | ) | | | (1,838,146,070 | ) | | | (911,221,920 | ) | | | 16,323,315 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 742,760,599 | | | $ | 237,291,246 | | | $ | 458,293,682 | | | $ | 945,051,598 | | | $ | 363,826,118 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets attributable to: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class II | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 129,496,873 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 308,162,797 | | | $ | 41,481,035 | | | $ | 39,922 | | | $ | 362,473,412 | | | $ | 54,986,228 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 577,803,978 | | | $ | 308,786,242 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | $ | — | | | $ | 195,810,211 | | | $ | 250,902,988 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | $ | 182,234,770 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,316,942 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | $ | 252,363,032 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 65,536,957 | | | $ | 4,774,208 | | | $ | 53,648 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class II | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,439,423 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | 14,020,175 | | | | 2,682,126 | | | | 1,649 | | | | 15,440,923 | | | | 3,834,136 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 24,654,733 | | | | 21,585,361 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | | — | | | | 12,649,471 | | | | 10,646,594 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | | 8,307,992 | | | | — | | | | 517,354 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | 11,500,115 | | | | — | | | | 2,758,620 | | | | 202,723 | | | | 3,748 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class II | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 23.81 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 21.98 | | | $ | 15.47 | | | $ | 24.21 | | | $ | 23.47 | | | $ | 14.34 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 23.44 | | | $ | 14.31 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | $ | — | | | $ | 15.48 | | | $ | 23.57 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | $ | 21.93 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 23.81 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | $ | 21.94 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 23.76 | | | $ | 23.55 | | | $ | 14.31 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
97 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities — February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Japan Value Creation Fund | | | Quality Cyclicals Fund | | | Quality Fund | | | Resource Transition Fund | | | Resources Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (Notes 2 and 10)(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 501,028 | | | $ | 278,669,053 | | | $ | 2,049,511 | | | $ | 56,231,789 | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (Note 2)(b)(c) | | | 117,945,355 | | | | 79,958,390 | | | | 9,225,774,725 | | | | 116,451,844 | | | | 1,935,731,480 | |
Foreign currency, at value (Note 2)(d) | | | — | | | | 45,474 | | | | 2,794,918 | | | | 11,862 | | | | 946,630 | |
Cash | | | 6 | | | | — | | | | 44 | | | | — | | | | 38 | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | — | | | | 50,225 | | | | 2,372,820 | | | | — | | | | 1,081 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 80 | | | | — | | | | 6,529,256 | | | | — | | | | 1,828,208 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 154,937 | | | | 119,823 | | | | 12,034,732 | | | | 74,898 | | | | 4,920,522 | |
Dividend withholding tax receivable | | | 2,674 | | | | 600 | | | | 2,525,095 | | | | 53,943 | | | | 197,330 | |
Foreign capital gains tax refund receivable (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 205,231 | |
Receivable for expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO (Note 5) | | | 27,417 | | | | 24,579 | | | | 79,799 | | | | 23,942 | | | | 23,483 | |
Miscellaneous receivable | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 105 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 118,130,469 | | | | 80,700,119 | | | | 9,530,780,442 | | | | 118,666,000 | | | | 2,000,085,897 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | — | | | | 46,565 | | | | 2,204,198 | | | | 7,598 | | | | — | |
Payable for Fund shares repurchased | | | 3,941 | | | | — | | | | 3,011,533 | | | | — | | | | 967,529 | |
Payable to affiliate for (Note 5): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fee | | | 46,018 | | | | 20,929 | | | | 2,440,346 | | | | 75,883 | | | | 784,167 | |
Shareholder service fee | | | 7,675 | | | | 3,513 | | | | 856,883 | | | | 5,217 | | | | 208,897 | |
Payable to Trustees and related expenses | | | 739 | | | | 505 | | | | 60,448 | | | | 2,666 | | | | 12,786 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 100,289 | | | | 66,146 | | | | 827,898 | | | | 158,134 | | | | 853,684 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 158,662 | | | | 137,658 | | | | 9,401,306 | | | | 249,498 | | | | 2,827,063 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 117,971,807 | | | $ | 80,562,461 | | | $ | 9,521,379,136 | | | $ | 118,416,502 | | | $ | 1,997,258,834 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) Cost of investments – affiliated issuers: | | $ | — | | | $ | 501,028 | | | $ | 278,619,235 | | | $ | 2,049,511 | | | $ | 56,225,907 | |
(b) Cost of investments – unaffiliated issuers: | | $ | 112,902,925 | | | $ | 60,222,743 | | | $ | 4,768,141,749 | | | $ | 177,866,263 | | | $ | 2,229,151,430 | |
(c) Includes securities on loan at value (Note 2): | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 139,767,815 | |
(d) Cost of foreign currency: | | $ | — | | | $ | 45,652 | | | $ | 2,803,223 | | | $ | 11,939 | | | $ | 954,019 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 98 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities — February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Japan Value Creation Fund | | | Quality Cyclicals Fund | | | Quality Fund | | | Resource Transition Fund | | | Resources Fund | |
Net assets consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 123,622,939 | | | $ | 61,466,880 | | | $ | 5,078,987,011 | | | $ | 249,659,179 | | | $ | 2,398,115,233 | |
Distributable earnings (accumulated loss) | | | (5,651,132 | ) | | | 19,095,581 | | | | 4,442,392,125 | | | | (131,242,677 | ) | | | (400,856,399 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 117,971,807 | | | $ | 80,562,461 | | | $ | 9,521,379,136 | | | $ | 118,416,502 | | | $ | 1,997,258,834 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets attributable to: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 29,048,708 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,211,662,736 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 223,994,779 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,028,172,751 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 403,196,514 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | $ | 82,520,832 | | | $ | 80,234,986 | | | $ | 2,875,207,087 | | | $ | 118,416,502 | | | $ | 109,235,451 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,142,543,399 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 497,523,219 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | $ | 6,402,267 | | | $ | 327,475 | | | $ | 1,263,793,163 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 763,308,871 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | 1,476,769 | | | | — | | | | 103,597,902 | | | | — | | | | 10,834,117 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV | | | — | | | | — | | | | 33,055,207 | | | | — | | | | 19,577,590 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | | 4,194,442 | | | | 3,511,293 | | | | 92,733,387 | | | | 8,819,161 | | | | 5,303,904 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | — | | | | 36,911,424 | | | | — | | | | 24,100,028 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | 326,002 | | | | 14,350 | | | | 40,896,449 | | | | — | | | | 36,935,722 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 19.67 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 31.00 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 20.67 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 31.10 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 20.59 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | $ | 19.67 | | | $ | 22.85 | | | $ | 31.01 | | | $ | 13.43 | | | $ | 20.60 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 30.95 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 20.64 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | $ | 19.64 | | | $ | 22.82 | | | $ | 30.90 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 20.67 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
99 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities — February 29, 2024 —(Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Cap Quality Fund | | | U.S. Equity Fund | | | U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | | U.S. Small Cap Value Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (Notes 2 and 10)(a) | | $ | 7,392,442 | | | $ | 1,994,361 | | | $ | 9,902,208 | | | $ | 573,827 | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (Note 2)(b) | | | 199,968,990 | | | | 133,156,138 | | | | 530,438,330 | | | | 34,217,280 | |
Cash | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | 1,994,128 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 446,163 | | | | — | | | | 89,381 | | | | — | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 126,616 | | | | 270,315 | | | | 1,653,573 | | | | 55,962 | |
Dividend withholding tax receivable | | | — | | | | — | | | | 563 | | | | — | |
Due from broker (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 43,010 | |
Receivable for variation margin on open futures contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | 3,413 | | | | — | | | | 4,170 | |
Receivable for expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO (Note 5) | | | 40,180 | | | | 15,971 | | | | 15,779 | | | | 9,890 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 209,968,519 | | | | 135,440,199 | | | | 542,099,834 | | | | 34,904,139 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Due to broker (Note 2) | | | — | | | | 46 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 5,711,099 | | | | — | | | | 37,986 | | | | — | |
Payable for Fund shares repurchased | | | 65,209 | | | | — | | | | 15,401 | | | | — | |
Payable to affiliate for (Note 5): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fee | | | 92,278 | | | | 32,561 | | | | 127,305 | | | | 8,404 | |
Shareholder service fee | | | 18,331 | | | | 10,256 | | | | 33,928 | | | | 1,491 | |
Payable to Trustees and related expenses | | | 798 | | | | 1,588 | | | | 2,634 | | | | 1,336 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 125,642 | | | | 69,368 | | | | 121,313 | | | | 50,533 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 6,013,357 | | | | 113,819 | | | | 338,567 | | | | 61,764 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 203,955,162 | | | $ | 135,326,380 | | | $ | 541,761,267 | | | $ | 34,842,375 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) Cost of investments – affiliated issuers: | | $ | 7,392,442 | | | $ | 1,994,361 | | | $ | 9,902,208 | | | $ | 573,827 | |
(b) Cost of investments – unaffiliated issuers: | | $ | 176,448,860 | | | $ | 113,293,746 | | | $ | 492,584,266 | | | $ | 31,478,227 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 100 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities — February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Cap Quality Fund | | | U.S. Equity Fund | | | U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | | U.S. Small Cap Value Fund | |
Net assets consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 177,889,149 | | | $ | 106,645,846 | | | $ | 496,755,178 | | | $ | 36,394,306 | |
Distributable earnings (accumulated loss) | | | 26,066,013 | | | | 28,680,534 | | | | 45,006,089 | | | | (1,551,931 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 203,955,162 | | | $ | 135,326,380 | | | $ | 541,761,267 | | | $ | 34,842,375 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets attributable to: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 17,314,540 | | | $ | 60,656,567 | | | $ | 36,988,873 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 285,242,328 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | $ | 64,312,270 | | | $ | 74,669,813 | | | $ | 143,697,299 | | | $ | 34,842,375 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,732,871 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | $ | 122,328,352 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 74,099,896 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | 709,960 | | | | 4,383,048 | | | | 1,673,655 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12,934,996 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | | 2,635,032 | | | | 5,478,047 | | | | 6,513,958 | | | | 1,825,456 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | — | | | | 78,672 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | 5,018,036 | | | | — | | | | 3,363,921 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 24.39 | | | $ | 13.84 | | | $ | 22.10 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 22.05 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | $ | 24.41 | | | $ | 13.63 | | | $ | 22.06 | | | $ | 19.09 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 22.03 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | $ | 24.38 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 22.03 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
101 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Operations —Year Ended February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Climate Change Fund | | | Emerging Markets ex- China Fund | | | Emerging Markets Fund | | | International Equity Fund | | | International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from unaffiliated issuers (Net of withholding tax) (Note 2)(a) | | $ | 11,519,003 | | | $ | 14,377,923 | | | $ | 43,476,206 | | | $ | 44,627,591 | | | $ | 7,274,624 | |
Dividends from affiliated issuers (Note 10) | | | 802,643 | | | | 236,971 | | | | 502,256 | | | | 3,485,168 | | | | 202,762 | |
Interest | | | 4,905 | | | | — | | | | 421,136 | | | | 98,083 | | | | 18,518 | |
Securities lending income from affiliated issuers (net) | | | 479,375 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Securities lending income (net) | | | 291,844 | | | | — | | | | 265,019 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other income (Note 2) | | | 1,867 | | | | 60 | | | | 2,293,478 | | | | 2,606 | | | | 549 | |
Less: IRS closing agreement fees (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,212,823 | ) | | | (51,576 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 13,099,637 | | | | 14,614,954 | | | | 46,958,095 | | | | 46,000,625 | | | | 7,444,877 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fee (Note 5) | | | 5,256,810 | | | | 1,318,410 | | | | 4,340,456 | | | | 5,317,659 | | | | 1,179,661 | |
Shareholder service fee – Class II (Note 5) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 292,731 | | | | 2,593 | * | | | — | |
Shareholder service fee – Class III (Note 5) | | | 509,683 | | | | 47,216 | | | | 92 | | | | 522,945 | | | | 180,146 | |
Shareholder service fee – Class IV (Note 5) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 639,112 | | | | 115,807 | ** |
Shareholder service fee – Class VI (Note 5) | | | — | | | | 114,528 | | | | 246,672 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shareholder service fee – Class R6 (Note 5) | | | 271,818 | | | | — | | | | 24,964 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shareholder service fee – Class I (Note 5) | | | 532,702 | | | | — | *** | | | 164,561 | | | | 7,919 | | | | 42 | **** |
Audit and tax fees | | | 151,285 | | | | 140,447 | | | | 434,021 | | | | 137,781 | | | | 146,462 | |
Custodian, fund accounting agent and transfer agent fees | | | 628,211 | | | | 312,710 | | | | 727,396 | | | | 297,177 | | | | 115,445 | |
Legal fees | | | 26,539 | | | | 4,658 | | | | 18,662 | | | | 28,903 | | | | 9,155 | |
Registration fees | | | 41,623 | | | | 9,553 | | | | 58,798 | | | | 29,909 | | | | 30,530 | |
Trustees’ fees and related expenses (Note 5) | | | 52,094 | | | | 14,210 | | | | 40,301 | | | | 62,906 | | | | 11,393 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 42,525 | | | | 44,478 | | | | 60,216 | | | | 61,481 | | | | 27,620 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 7,513,290 | | | | 2,006,210 | | | | 6,408,870 | | | | 7,108,385 | | | | 1,816,261 | |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO (Note 5) | | | (359,774 | ) | | | (345,016 | ) | | | (693,877 | ) | | | (345,219 | ) | | | (261,139 | ) |
Indirectly incurred management fees waived or borne by GMO (Note 5) | | | (29,929 | ) | | | (2,668 | ) | | | (50,728 | ) | | | (45,200 | ) | | | (2,771 | ) |
Indirectly incurred shareholder service fees waived or borne by GMO (Note 5) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (7,424 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 7,123,587 | | | | 1,658,526 | | | | 5,656,841 | | | | 6,717,966 | | | | 1,552,351 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 5,976,050 | | | | 12,956,428 | | | | 41,301,254 | | | | 39,282,659 | | | | 5,892,526 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign capital gains tax) (Note 2)(b) | | | (36,198,136 | ) | | | (10,402,690 | ) | | | (82,997,073 | ) | | | 32,924,586 | | | | 6,558,709 | |
Investments in affiliated issuers | | | 89,038 | | | | 12,533 | | | | (862,405 | ) | | | 156,555 | | | | 3,699 | |
Realized gain distributions from affiliated issuers (Note 10) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 732,840 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Futures contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,041,780 | ) | | | 115,115 | | | | 15,210 | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency related transactions | | | (215,148 | ) | | | (305,758 | ) | | | (1,745,685 | ) | | | (856,628 | ) | | | (76,167 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (36,324,246 | ) | | | (10,695,915 | ) | | | (86,914,103 | ) | | | 32,339,628 | | | | 6,501,451 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign capital gains tax) (Note 2)(c) | | | (202,670,677 | ) | | | 47,836,669 | | | | 127,403,655 | | | | 86,639,982 | | | | 13,194,298 | |
Investments in affiliated issuers | | | (12,066 | ) | | | — | | | | 44,718 | | | | (20,261 | ) | | | (1,574 | ) |
Futures contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,858,679 | | | | 701,124 | | | | (2,645 | ) |
Foreign currency and foreign currency related transactions | | | 4,054 | | | | 79,398 | | | | 501,116 | | | | 530,087 | | | | (14,670 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (202,678,689 | ) | | | 47,916,067 | | | | 129,808,168 | | | | 87,850,932 | | | | 13,175,409 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (239,002,935 | ) | | | 37,220,152 | | | | 42,894,065 | | | | 120,190,560 | | | | 19,676,860 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | (233,026,885 | ) | | $ | 50,176,580 | | | $ | 84,195,319 | | | $ | 159,473,219 | | | $ | 25,569,386 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) Withholding tax: | | $ | 895,610 | | | $ | 2,581,402 | | | $ | 5,525,429 | | | $ | 4,122,875 | | | $ | 889,416 | |
(b) Foreig’n capital gains tax (benefit) on net realized gain (loss): | | $ | — | | | $ | 293,319 | | | $ | 2,139,295 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,897 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 102 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Operations —Year Ended February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Climate Change Fund | | | Emerging Markets ex- China Fund | | | Emerging Markets Fund | | | International Equity Fund | | | International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax- Managed International Equities Fund) | |
| | | | | |
(c) Foreign capital gains tax (benefit) on change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation): | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,239,640 | | | $ | 747,480 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (5,274 | ) |
* | Class II liquidated on August 28, 2023. |
** | Period from September 25, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 29, 2024. |
*** | Class I liquidated on August 28, 2023. |
**** | Period from August 14, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 29, 2024. |
| | | | |
103 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Operations —Year Ended February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Japan Value Creation Fund | | | Quality Cyclicals Fund | | | Quality Fund | | | Resource Transition Fund | | | Resources Fund | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from unaffiliated issuers (Net of withholding tax) (Note 2)(a) | | $ | 3,063,117 | | | $ | 1,424,347 | | | $ | 113,822,519 | | | $ | 12,103,022 | | | $ | 82,273,326 | |
Dividends from affiliated issuers (Note 10) | | | — | | | | 28,456 | | | | 8,225,130 | | | | 230,468 | | | | 2,308,735 | |
Interest | | | 111 | | | | 186 | | | | 26,846 | | | | — | | | | 24,532 | |
Securities lending income (net) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,096,031 | |
Other income (Note 2) | | | — | | | | 29 | | | | 12,357 | | | | 353 | | | | 67,403 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 3,063,228 | | | | 1,453,018 | | | | 122,086,852 | | | | 12,333,843 | | | | 85,770,027 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fee (Note 5) | | | 548,415 | | | | 241,281 | | | | 25,812,394 | | | | 2,768,617 | | | | 9,601,540 | |
Shareholder service fee – Class III (Note 5) | | | 40,312 | | | | — | | | | 4,324,756 | | | | — | | | | 359,272 | |
Shareholder service fee – Class IV (Note 5) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 731,658 | | | | — | | | | 428,665 | |
Shareholder service fee – Class VI (Note 5) | | | 43,447 | | | | 40,134 | | | | 1,379,692 | | | | 190,343 | | | | 45,265 | |
Shareholder service fee – Class R6 (Note 5) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,379,881 | | | | — | | | | 594,532 | |
Shareholder service fee – Class I (Note 5) | | | 5,721 | | | | 217 | | | | 1,220,247 | | | | — | | | | 1,160,210 | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 76,605 | | | | 67,721 | | | | 108,684 | | | | 91,770 | | | | 157,483 | |
Custodian, fund accounting agent and transfer agent fees | | | 82,148 | | | | 41,170 | | | | 2,142,449 | | | | 129,164 | | | | 1,886,132 | |
Legal fees | | | 2,519 | | | | 4,347 | | | | 222,667 | | | | 18,483 | | | | 52,087 | |
Registration fees | | | 26,726 | | | | 22,821 | | | | 122,004 | | | | 11,387 | | | | 57,839 | |
Trustees’ fees and related expenses (Note 5) | | | 6,272 | | | | 4,172 | | | | 441,910 | | | | 22,908 | | | | 108,156 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 10,494 | | | | 7,093 | | | | 112,271 | | | | 11,148 | | | | 69,943 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 842,659 | | | | 428,956 | | | | 37,998,613 | | | | 3,243,820 | | | | 14,521,124 | |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO (Note 5) | | | (174,662 | ) | | | (126,336 | ) | | | (742,269 | ) | | | (261,910 | ) | | | (232,042 | ) |
Indirectly incurred management fees waived or borne by GMO (Note 5) | | | — | | | | (368 | ) | | | (117,598 | ) | | | (2,940 | ) | | | (32,349 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 667,997 | | | | 302,252 | | | | 37,138,746 | | | | 2,978,970 | | | | 14,256,733 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 2,395,231 | | | | 1,150,766 | | | | 84,948,106 | | | | 9,354,873 | | | | 71,513,294 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign capital gains tax) (Note 2)(b) | | | (2,319,670 | ) | | | 1,962,948 | | | | 307,640,847 | | | | (74,291,826 | ) | | | (90,525,333 | ) |
Investments in affiliated issuers | | | — | | | | 1,164 | | | | 157,550 | | | | 7,861 | | | | 31,440 | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency related transactions | | | (136,246 | ) | | | (1,696 | ) | | | 93,517 | | | | (89,230 | ) | | | (180,837 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (2,455,916 | ) | | | 1,962,416 | | | | 307,891,914 | | | | (74,373,195 | )* | | | (90,674,730 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign capital gains tax) (Note 2)(c) | | | 21,855,685 | | | | 6,738,261 | | | | 2,041,408,933 | | | | (36,440,136 | ) | | | (244,224,643 | ) |
Investments in affiliated issuers | | | — | | | | — | | | | (36,832 | ) | | | — | | | | (9,178 | ) |
Foreign currency and foreign currency related transactions | | | 66,394 | | | | 4,534 | | | | 354,018 | | | | (3,253 | ) | | | (3,090 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 21,922,079 | | | | 6,742,795 | | | | 2,041,726,119 | | | | (36,443,389 | ) | | | (244,236,911 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 19,466,163 | | | | 8,705,211 | | | | 2,349,618,033 | | | | (110,816,584 | ) | | | (334,911,641 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 21,861,394 | | | $ | 9,855,977 | | | $ | 2,434,566,139 | | | $ | (101,461,711 | ) | | $ | (263,398,347 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) Withholding tax: | | $ | 324,624 | | | $ | 73,291 | | | $ | 2,757,041 | | | $ | 949,370 | | | $ | 5,490,607 | |
(b) Foreign capital gains tax (benefit) on net realized gain (loss): | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 585,539 | |
(c) Foreign capital gains tax (benefit) on change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation): | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (239,117 | ) |
* | For the details related to in-kind redemption realized gain (loss) please refer to Note 6. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 104 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Operations —Year Ended February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | U.S. | | | | |
| | Small Cap | | | | | | Opportunistic | | | U.S. Small | |
| | Quality | | | U.S. Equity | | | Value | | | Cap Value | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from unaffiliated issuers (Net of withholding tax) (Note 2)(a) | | $ | 696,860 | | | $ | 4,228,354 | | | $ | 11,788,246 | | | $ | 728,536 | |
Dividends from affiliated issuers (Note 10) | | | 107,311 | | | | 153,626 | | | | 362,229 | | | | 21,772 | |
Interest | | | 30,723 | | | | 19,880 | | | | 12,814 | | | | 953 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 834,894 | | | | 4,401,860 | | | | 12,163,289 | | | | 751,261 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fee (Note 5) | | | 494,425 | | | | 703,497 | | | | 1,230,899 | | | | 95,615 | |
Shareholder service fee – Class III (Note 5) | | | 21,034 | | | | 80,319 | | | | 165 | | | | — | |
Shareholder service fee – Class IV (Note 5) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 132,382 | | | | — | |
Shareholder service fee – Class VI (Note 5) | | | 31,141 | | | | 95,364 | | | | 123,427 | | | | 16,964 | |
Shareholder service fee – Class R6 (Note 5) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,056 | * | | | — | |
Shareholder service fee – Class I (Note 5) | | | 17,643 | | | | — | | | | 59,183 | | | | — | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 68,449 | | | | 59,270 | | | | 52,775 | | | | 56,791 | |
Custodian, fund accounting agent and transfer agent fees | | | 73,064 | | | | 55,823 | | | | 143,053 | | | | 18,318 | |
Legal fees | | | 6,434 | | | | 9,471 | | | | 19,493 | | | | 3,618 | |
Registration fees | | | 27,346 | | | | 20,255 | | | | 32,097 | | | | 1,969 | |
Trustees’ fees and related expenses (Note 5) | | | 4,415 | | | | 13,334 | | | | 21,509 | | | | 2,181 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 5,917 | | | | 7,415 | | | | 14,402 | | | | 5,056 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 749,868 | | | | 1,044,748 | | | | 1,830,441 | | | | 200,512 | |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO (Note 5) | | | (181,210 | ) | | | (112,335 | ) | | | (147,586 | ) | | | (52,412 | ) |
Indirectly incurred management fees waived or borne by GMO (Note 5) | | | (1,432 | ) | | | (1,953 | ) | | | (5,015 | ) | | | (281 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 567,226 | | | | 930,460 | | | | 1,677,840 | | | | 147,819 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 267,668 | | | | 3,471,400 | | | | 10,485,449 | | | | 603,442 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | | | 8,882,617 | | | | 23,170,550 | | | | 15,319,647 | | | | 1,039,777 | |
Investments in affiliated issuers | | | 3,759 | | | | 6,329 | | | | 9,094 | | | | 911 | |
Futures contracts | | | — | | | | 366,473 | | | | — | | | | 43,230 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 8,886,376 | | | | 23,543,352 | | | | 15,328,741 | | | | 1,083,918 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | | | 12,849,548 | | | | 15,150,372 | | | | 38,644,588 | | | | 2,549,769 | |
Investments in affiliated issuers | | | (417 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Futures contracts | | | — | | | | (33,957 | ) | | | — | | | | 13,728 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 12,849,131 | | | | 15,116,415 | | | | 38,644,588 | | | | 2,563,497 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 21,735,507 | | | | 38,659,767 | | | | 53,973,329 | | | | 3,647,415 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 22,003,175 | | | $ | 42,131,167 | | | $ | 64,458,778 | | | $ | 4,250,857 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) Withholding tax: | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,892 | | | $ | 422 | | | $ | 175 | |
* | Period from August 28, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 29, 2024. |
| | | | |
105 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Emerging | |
| | | | | | | | Markets | |
| | Climate | | | ex-China | |
| | Change Fund | | | Fund | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 28/29, | | | February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 5,976,050 | | | $ | 6,951,323 | | | $ | 12,956,428 | | | $ | 15,332,899 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (36,324,246 | ) | | | (20,296,199 | ) | | | (10,695,915 | ) | | | (23,213,927 | ) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (202,678,689 | ) | | | (4,911,109 | ) | | | 47,916,067 | | | | (38,670,448 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | (233,026,885 | ) | | | (18,255,985 | ) | | | 50,176,580 | | | | (46,551,476 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | (3,466,269 | ) | | | (6,826,624 | ) | | | (2,184,380 | ) | | | (759,928 | ) |
Class VI | | | — | | | | — | | | | (13,456,339 | ) | | | (13,701,355 | ) |
Class R6 | | | (1,695,501 | ) | | | (3,035,164 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class I | | | (2,139,324 | ) | | | (8,159,916 | ) | | | (5 | )* | | | (15 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (7,301,094 | ) | | | (18,021,704 | ) | | | (15,640,724 | ) | | | (14,461,298 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net share transactions (Note 9): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | 66,165,312 | | | | 34,383,090 | | | | 8,160,595 | | | | 17,239,928 | |
Class VI | | | — | | | | — | | | | (60,198,947 | ) | | | 1,469,698 | |
Class R6 | | | 47,784,723 | | | | 71,379,478 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class I | | | (63,720,630 | ) | | | 133,221,424 | | | | (385 | )* | | | 15 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from net share transactions | | | 50,229,405 | | | | 238,983,992 | | | | (52,038,737 | ) | | | 18,709,641 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (190,098,574 | ) | | | 202,706,303 | | | | (17,502,881 | ) | | | (42,303,133 | ) |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 932,859,173 | | | | 730,152,870 | | | | 254,794,127 | | | | 297,097,260 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 742,760,599 | | | $ | 932,859,173 | | | $ | 237,291,246 | | | $ | 254,794,127 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | Class I liquidated on August 28, 2023. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 106 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Emerging | | | International | |
| | Markets Fund | | | Equity Fund | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 28/29, | | | February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 41,301,254 | | | $ | 66,903,959 | | | $ | 39,282,659 | | | $ | 67,950,597 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (86,914,103 | ) | | | (201,332,540 | ) | | | 32,339,628 | | | | (97,451,037 | ) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 129,808,168 | | | | (265,750,295 | ) | | | 87,850,932 | | | | (13,198,531 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 84,195,319 | | | | (400,178,876 | ) | | | 159,473,219 | | | | (42,698,971 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class II | | | (9,445,273 | ) | | | (13,357,178 | ) | | | (4,872 | )* | | | (187,750 | ) |
Class III | | | (3,096 | ) | | | (10,406,493 | ) | | | (25,954,707 | ) | | | (13,506,456 | ) |
Class IV | | | — | | | | — | | | | (43,445,461 | ) | | | (51,620,967 | ) |
Class VI | | | (32,006,640 | ) | | | (59,450,292 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class R6 | | | (839,644 | ) | | | (1,501,438 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class I | | | (5,161,582 | ) | | | (7,549,670 | ) | | | (301,943 | ) | | | (105,835 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (47,456,235 | ) | | | (92,265,071 | ) | | | (69,706,983 | ) | | | (65,421,008 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net share transactions (Note 9): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class II | | | (33,876,936 | ) | | | (47,692,845 | ) | | | (4,847,751 | )* | | | (636,611 | ) |
Class III | | | (37,613 | ) | | | (200,996,603 | ) | | | (33,502,760 | ) | | | 29,494,140 | |
Class IV | | | — | | | | — | | | | (403,569,831 | ) | | | (526,895,189 | ) |
Class VI | | | (364,583,946 | ) | | | (325,897,850 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class R6 | | | 240,779 | | | | (18,867,256 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class I | | | (27,994,487 | ) | | | (1,027,086 | ) | | | 1,662,154 | | | | (49,180 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from net share transactions | | | (426,252,203 | ) | | | (594,481,640 | ) | | | (440,258,188 | ) | | | (498,086,840 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (389,513,119 | ) | | | (1,086,925,587 | ) | | | (350,491,952 | ) | | | (606,206,819 | ) |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 847,806,801 | | | | 1,934,732,388 | | | | 1,295,543,550 | | | | 1,901,750,369 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 458,293,682 | | | $ | 847,806,801 | | | $ | 945,051,598 | | | $ | 1,295,543,550 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | Class II liquidated on August 28, 2023. |
| | | | |
107 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International | | | | |
| | Equities | | | Japan Value | |
| | Fund) | | | Creation Fund | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 28/29, | | | February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 5,892,526 | | | $ | 1,425,241 | | | $ | 2,395,231 | | | $ | 3,174,050 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 6,501,451 | | | | (2,811,095 | ) | | | (2,455,916 | ) | | | (5,530,808 | ) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 13,175,409 | | | | (650,535 | ) | | | 21,922,079 | | | | (11,654,366 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 25,569,386 | | | | (2,036,389 | ) | | | 21,861,394 | | | | (14,011,124 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | (1,907,667 | ) | | | (2,115,226 | ) | | | (1,239,649 | ) | | | (1,377,552 | ) |
Class IV | | | (7,503,114 | )* | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class VI | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3,547,260 | ) | | | (6,098,598 | ) |
Class I | | | (1,431 | )** | | | — | | | | (204,920 | ) | | | (140,999 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (9,412,212 | ) | | | (2,115,226 | ) | | | (4,991,829 | ) | | | (7,617,149 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net share transactions (Note 9): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | 15,565,296 | | | | 3,056,537 | | | | 70,609 | | | | 4,240,268 | |
Class IV | | | 301,365,286 | * | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class VI | | | — | | | | — | | | | (10,799,492 | ) | | | (33,856,529 | ) |
Class I | | | 52,166 | ** | | | — | | | | 4,325,351 | | | | (1,063,960 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from net share transactions | | | 316,982,748 | | | | 3,056,537 | | | | (6,403,532 | ) | | | (30,680,221 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 333,139,922 | | | | (1,095,078 | ) | | | 10,466,033 | | | | (52,308,494 | ) |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 30,686,196 | | | | 31,781,274 | | | | 107,505,774 | | | | 159,814,268 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 363,826,118 | | | $ | 30,686,196 | | | $ | 117,971,807 | | | $ | 107,505,774 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | Period from September 25, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 29, 2024. |
** | Period from August 14, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 29, 2024. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 108 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Quality | | | | | | | |
| | Cyclicals | | | Quality | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 28/29, | | | February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 1,150,766 | | | $ | 2,068,981 | | | $ | 84,948,106 | | | $ | 84,852,243 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 1,962,416 | | | | 10,476,743 | | | | 307,891,914 | | | | 473,792,008 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 6,742,795 | | | | (17,682,823 | ) | | | 2,041,726,119 | | | | (1,005,130,455 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 9,855,977 | | | | (5,137,099 | ) | | | 2,434,566,139 | | | | (446,486,204 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | — | | | | — | | | | (121,035,238 | ) | | | (273,729,638 | ) |
Class IV | | | — | | | | — | | | | (31,178,712 | ) | | | (87,058,631 | ) |
Class VI | | | (6,689,237 | ) | | | (12,448,036 | ) | | | (110,540,713 | ) | | | (283,709,474 | ) |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | — | | | | (41,976,135 | ) | | | (61,977,061 | ) |
Class I | | | (15,534 | ) | | | (8,044 | ) | | | (41,573,820 | ) | | | (52,650,146 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (6,704,771 | ) | | | (12,456,080 | ) | | | (346,304,618 | ) | | | (759,124,950 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net share transactions (Note 9): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | — | | | | — | | | | (460,144,405 | ) | | | 320,666,228 | |
Class IV | | | — | | | | — | | | | 435,590,139 | | | | (353,772,936 | ) |
Class VI | | | 7,503,226 | | | | (54,278,965 | ) | | | (18,698,316 | ) | | | (765,638,839 | ) |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | — | | | | 126,971,013 | | | | 346,761,814 | |
Class I | | | 233,970 | | | | — | | | | 563,995,001 | | | | 83,829,487 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from net share transactions | | | 7,737,196 | | | | (54,278,965 | ) | | | 647,713,432 | | | | (368,154,246 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 10,888,402 | | | | (71,872,144 | ) | | | 2,735,974,953 | | | | (1,573,765,400 | ) |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 69,674,059 | | | | 141,546,203 | | | | 6,785,404,183 | | | | 8,359,169,583 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 80,562,461 | | | $ | 69,674,059 | | | $ | 9,521,379,136 | | | $ | 6,785,404,183 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
109 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Resource Transition Fund | | | Resources Fund | |
| | | | | | | | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | Year Ended February 29, 2024 | | | Period from February 15, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 28, 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 9,354,873 | | | $ | 231,914 | | | $ | 71,513,294 | | | $ | 94,755,628 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (74,373,195 | ) | | | (48,994 | ) | | | (90,674,730 | ) | | | 203,861,292 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (36,443,389 | ) | | | (24,974,167 | ) | | | (244,236,911 | ) | | | (297,163,709 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | (101,461,711 | ) | | | (24,791,247 | ) | | | (263,398,347 | ) | | | 1,453,211 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | — | | | | — | | | | (13,289,228 | ) | | | (24,568,037 | ) |
Class IV | | | — | | | | — | | | | (25,982,061 | ) | | | (39,706,418 | ) |
Class VI | | | (9,795,717 | ) | | | — | | | | (5,158,496 | ) | | | (78,893,459 | ) |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | — | | | | (23,782,202 | ) | | | (17,754,677 | ) |
Class I | | | — | | | | — | | | | (43,970,688 | ) | | | (75,407,234 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (9,795,717 | ) | | | — | | | | (112,182,675 | ) | | | (236,329,825 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net share transactions (Note 9): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | — | | | | — | | | | (54,212,744 | ) | | | 110,861,393 | |
Class IV | | | — | | | | — | | | | 136,763,947 | | | | 13,307,997 | |
Class VI | | | (230,534,823 | ) | | | 485,000,000 | | | | 61,502,242 | | | | (733,868,214 | ) |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | — | | | | 264,931,713 | | | | 229,450,639 | |
Class I | | | — | | | | — | | | | 179,577,502 | | | | 195,850,083 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from net share transactions | | | (230,534,823 | ) | | | 485,000,000 | | | | 588,562,660 | | | | (184,398,102 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (341,792,251 | ) | | | 460,208,753 | | | | 212,981,638 | | | | (419,274,716 | ) |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 460,208,753 | | | | — | | | | 1,784,277,196 | | | | 2,203,551,912 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 118,416,502 | | | $ | 460,208,753 | | | $ | 1,997,258,834 | | | $ | 1,784,277,196 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 110 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small Cap | | | | | | | |
| | Quality | | | U.S. Equity | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
| | | | | | | | Year Ended | |
| | | | | | | | February 28/29, | |
| | Year Ended February 29, 2024 | | | Period from September 20, 2022 (commencement of operations) through February 28, 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 267,668 | | | $ | 106,100 | | | $ | 3,471,400 | | | $ | 5,597,458 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 8,886,376 | | | | 9,118,120 | | | | 23,543,352 | | | | 13,965,336 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 12,849,131 | | | | 10,670,999 | | | | 15,116,415 | | | | (28,175,702 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 22,003,175 | | | | 19,895,219 | | | | 42,131,167 | | | | (8,612,908 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | (1,859,199 | ) | | | (1,078,895 | )* | | | (6,363,834 | ) | | | (5,157,645 | ) |
Class VI | | | (6,819,766 | ) | | | (6,070,048 | ) | | | (25,381,376 | ) | | | (23,167,342 | ) |
Class I | | | (2,833 | ) | | | (1,643 | )* | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (8,681,798 | ) | | | (7,150,586 | ) | | | (31,745,210 | ) | | | (28,324,987 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net share transactions (Note 9): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | 2,238,287 | | | | 14,292,658 | * | | | 4,824,102 | | | | (24,293,425 | ) |
Class VI | | | 6,675,881 | | | | 37,919,001 | | | | (124,844,064 | ) | | | (159,286,298 | ) |
Class I | | | 116,741,682 | | | | 21,643 | * | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from net share transactions | | | 125,655,850 | | | | 52,233,302 | | | | (120,019,962 | ) | | | (183,579,723 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 138,977,227 | | | | 64,977,935 | | | | (109,634,005 | ) | | | (220,517,618 | ) |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 64,977,935 | | | | — | | | | 244,960,385 | | | | 465,478,003 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 203,955,162 | | | $ | 64,977,935 | | | $ | 135,326,380 | | | $ | 244,960,385 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | Period from November 15, 2022 (commencement of operations) through February 28, 2023. |
| | | | |
111 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | U.S. | | | | |
| | Opportunistic | | | U.S. Small | |
| | Value | | | Cap Value | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
| | | | | | | | Year Ended | |
| | | | | February 28/29, | |
| | Year Ended February 29, 2024 | | | Period from December 13, 2022 (commencement of operations) through February 28, 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 10,485,449 | | | $ | 1,629,733 | | | $ | 603,442 | | | $ | 2,624,580 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 15,328,741 | | | | 1,892,866 | | | | 1,083,918 | | | | (4,678,017 | ) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 38,644,588 | | | | (790,524 | ) | | | 2,563,497 | | | | (23,582,842 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 64,458,778 | | | | 2,732,075 | | | | 4,250,857 | | | | (25,636,279 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | (510 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class IV | | | (7,535,647 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class VI | | | (11,806,155 | ) | | | (300,214 | ) | | | (630,097 | ) | | | (18,256,190 | ) |
Class R6 | | | (58,420)* | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class I | | | (2,483,818 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (21,884,550 | ) | | | (300,214 | ) | | | (630,097 | ) | | | (18,256,190 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net share transactions (Note 9): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | 36,826,651 | | | | 10,000 | ** | | | — | | | | — | |
Class IV | | | 205,945,057 | | | | 65,500,000 | ** | | | — | | | | — | |
Class VI | | | (93,252,374 | ) | | | 210,519,854 | | | | 1,794,100 | | | | (180,490,250 | ) |
Class R6 | | | 1,564,101 | * | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class I | | | 69,636,889 | | | | 5,000 | ** | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from net share transactions | | | 220,720,324 | | | | 276,034,854 | | | | 1,794,100 | | | | (180,490,250 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 263,294,552 | | | | 278,466,715 | | | | 5,414,860 | | | | (224,382,719 | ) |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 278,466,715 | | | | — | | | | 29,427,515 | | | | 253,810,234 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 541,761,267 | | | $ | 278,466,715 | | | $ | 34,842,375 | | | $ | 29,427,515 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | Period from August 28, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 29, 2024. |
** | Period from February 15, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 28, 2023. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 112 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
CLIMATE CHANGE FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 28.91 | | | $ | 30.23 | | | $ | 34.39 | | | $ | 22.36 | | | $ | 22.04 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.41 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (6.86 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | | | 0.72 | | | | 13.43 | | | | 0.87 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (6.69 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) | | | 1.00 | | | | 13.78 | | | | 1.28 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (4.59 | ) | | | (1.45 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (5.16 | ) | | | (1.75 | ) | | | (0.96 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 21.98 | | | $ | 28.91 | | | $ | 30.23 | | | $ | 34.39 | | | $ | 22.36 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | (23.16 | )% | | | (1.92 | )% | | | 2.91 | % | | | 63.84 | % | | | 5.66 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 308,163 | | | $ | 330,218 | | | $ | 306,996 | | | $ | 178,223 | | | $ | 121,062 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.84 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 57 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 63 | % | | | 84 | % | | | 62 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.05 | %(e) | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.04 | %(e) | | | 0.13 | %(e) | | | 0.16 | %(e) |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | | | February 28, 2021 | | | February 29, 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 119 | % | | | 124 | % | | | 140 | % | | | 145 | % | | | 173 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
113 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
CLIMATE CHANGE FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class R6 Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | Period from January 16, 2020 (commencement of operations) through February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 28.85 | | | $ | 30.17 | | | $ | 34.33 | | | $ | 22.36 | | | $ | 24.55 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (6.87 | ) | | | (0.92 | ) | | | 0.72 | | | | 13.43 | | | | (2.20 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (6.69 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | 1.00 | | | | 13.74 | | | | (2.19 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (4.59 | ) | | | (1.45 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.65 | ) | | | (5.16 | ) | | | (1.77 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 21.93 | | | $ | 28.85 | | | $ | 30.17 | | | $ | 34.33 | | | $ | 22.36 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | (23.18 | )% | | | (1.90 | )% | | | 2.90 | % | | | 63.71 | % | | | (8.92 | )%** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 182,235 | | | $ | 183,089 | | | $ | 115,014 | | | $ | 74,961 | | | $ | 1,129 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 0.40 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 57 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 63 | % | | | 84 | % | | | 62 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.05 | %(e) | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.04 | %(e) | | | 0.11 | %(e) | | | 0.23 | %(e)* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | | | February 28, 2021 | | | February 29, 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 119 | % | | | 124 | % | | | 140 | % | | | 145 | % | | | 173 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 114 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
CLIMATE CHANGE FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class I Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | Period from February 25, 2020 (commencement of operations) through February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 28.83 | | | $ | 30.16 | | | $ | 34.33 | | | $ | 22.36 | | | $ | 23.37 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (6.87 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | | | 0.73 | | | | 13.53 | | | | (1.02 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (6.70 | ) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | 0.97 | | | | 13.74 | | | | (1.01 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (4.59 | ) | | | (1.45 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (5.14 | ) | | | (1.77 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 21.94 | | | $ | 28.83 | | | $ | 30.16 | | | $ | 34.33 | | | $ | 22.36 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | (23.25 | )% | | | (2.03 | )% | | | 2.81 | % | | | 63.67 | % | | | (4.32 | )%** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 252,363 | | | $ | 419,552 | | | $ | 308,143 | | | $ | 98,697 | | | $ | 962 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.87 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.79 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.66 | % | | | 1.93 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 57 | % | | | 57 | % | | | 63 | % | | | 84 | % | | | 62 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.04 | %(e) | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.04 | %(e) | | | 0.11 | %(e) | | | 0.43 | %(e)* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | | | February 28, 2021 | | | February 29, 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 119 | % | | | 124 | % | | | 140 | % | | | 145 | % | | | 173 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
115 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
EMERGING MARKETS EX-CHINA FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | Period from November 17, 2021 (commencement of operations) through February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 13.33 | | | $ | 16.65 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.15 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.44 | | | | (3.42 | ) | | | (3.37 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.16 | | | | (2.70 | ) | | | (3.22 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.02 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.02 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 15.47 | | | $ | 13.33 | | | $ | 16.65 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 24.10 | % | | | (16.04 | )% | | | (16.20 | )%** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 41,481 | | | $ | 28,548 | | | $ | 14,810 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.80 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 5.02 | % | | | 5.26 | % | | | 2.52 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 84 | % | | | 126 | % | | | 43 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.11 | %(e) | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.16 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 123 | % | | | 140 | % | | | 43 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 116 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
EMERGING MARKETS EX-CHINA FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class VI Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | Period from October 18, 2021 (commencement of operations) through February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 13.34 | | | $ | 16.66 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.17 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.39 | | | | (3.43 | ) | | | (3.38 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.17 | | | | (2.69 | ) | | | (3.21 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 15.48 | | | $ | 13.34 | | | $ | 16.66 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 24.22 | % | | | (15.97 | )% | | | (16.15 | )%** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 195,810 | | | $ | 226,245 | | | $ | 282,287 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.67 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 5.46 | % | | | 5.39 | % | | | 2.36 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 84 | % | | | 126 | % | | | 43 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.15 | %(e) | | | 0.12 | % | | | 0.20 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 123 | % | | | 140 | % | | | 43 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
117 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
EMERGING MARKETS FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class II Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.87 | | | $ | 29.81 | | | $ | 36.70 | | | $ | 30.75 | | | $ | 32.23 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.31 | (b) | | | 1.04 | | | | 1.21 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 1.13 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.31 | | | | (7.23 | ) | | | (6.58 | ) | | | 6.36 | | | | (1.02 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.62 | | | | (6.19 | ) | | | (5.37 | ) | | | 7.22 | | | | 0.11 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.68 | ) | | | (1.75 | ) | | | (1.52 | ) | | | (1.27 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.68 | ) | | | (1.75 | ) | | | (1.52 | ) | | | (1.27 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 23.81 | | | $ | 21.87 | | | $ | 29.81 | | | $ | 36.70 | | | $ | 30.75 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 17.55 | %(d) | | | (20.78 | )% | | | (15.13 | )% | | | 23.89 | % | | | (0.11 | )% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 129,497 | | | $ | 151,666 | | | $ | 262,449 | | | $ | 291,833 | | | $ | 397,798 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(e) | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.93 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 5.82 | %(b) | | | 4.32 | % | | | 3.34 | % | | | 2.73 | % | | | 3.44 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 109 | %(f) | | | 128 | %(f) | | | 102 | % | | | 102 | % | | | 100 | %(f) |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.10 | %(g) | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.07 | %(g) | | | 0.13 | %(g) |
Purchase premiums and redemption fees consisted of the following per share amounts (Note 2):† | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.02 | |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaims, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees attributed to EU tax reclaims, if any, in connection with certain Fund holdings (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
|
February 29, 2024 |
$456,929 |
5.47% |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | EU tax reclaim payments and related interest received during the year, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees, if any, attributed to EU tax reclaims, had a positive impact to total return, adding below respectively, to each class’s total return (Note 2): |
(e) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(f) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | | | February 28, 2021 | | | February 29, 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 138 | % | | | 138 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 123 | % |
(g) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 118 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
EMERGING MARKETS FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.96 | | | $ | 29.91 | | | $ | 36.81 | | | $ | 30.84 | | | $ | 32.32 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.45 | (b) | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 1.21 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.23 | | | | (7.42 | ) | | | (6.64 | ) | | | 6.51 | | | | (1.09 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.68 | | | | (6.20 | ) | | | (5.37 | ) | | | 7.27 | | | | 0.12 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.43 | ) | | | (1.75 | ) | | | (1.53 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (1.60 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.43 | ) | | | (1.75 | ) | | | (1.53 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (1.60 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 24.21 | | | $ | 21.96 | | | $ | 29.91 | | | $ | 36.81 | | | $ | 30.84 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 17.63 | %(d) | | | (20.73 | )% | | | (15.08 | )% | | | 23.99 | % | | | (0.08 | )% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 40 | | | $ | 72 | | | $ | 267,177 | | | $ | 501,907 | | | $ | 333,779 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(e) | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.88 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 6.40 | %(b) | | | 5.01 | % | | | 3.47 | % | | | 2.36 | % | | | 3.68 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 109 | %(f) | | | 128 | %(f) | | | 102 | % | | | 102 | % | | | 100 | %(f) |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.07 | %(g) | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.04 | %(g) | | | 0.11 | %(g) |
Purchase premiums and redemption fees consisted of the following per share amounts (Note 2):† | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.02 | |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaims, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees attributed to EU tax reclaims, if any, in connection with certain Fund holdings (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
|
February 29, 2024 |
$210 |
6.05% |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | EU tax reclaim payments and related interest received during the year, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees, if any, attributed to EU tax reclaims, had a positive impact to total return, adding below respectively, to each class’s total return (Note 2): |
(e) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(f) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | | | February 28, 2021 | | | February 29, 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 138 | % | | | 138 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 123 | % |
(g) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
119 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
EMERGING MARKETS FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class VI Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.67 | | | $ | 29.56 | | | $ | 36.41 | | | $ | 30.52 | | | $ | 32.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.41 | (b) | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.23 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.22 | | | | (7.24 | ) | | | (6.59 | ) | | | 6.36 | | | | (1.07 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.63 | | | | (6.10 | ) | | | (5.26 | ) | | | 7.23 | | | | 0.16 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.73 | ) | | | (1.79 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) | | | (1.34 | ) | | | (1.64 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.73 | ) | | | (1.79 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) | | | (1.34 | ) | | | (1.64 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 23.57 | | | $ | 21.67 | | | $ | 29.56 | | | $ | 36.41 | | | $ | 30.52 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 17.77 | %(d) | | | (20.62 | )% | | | (14.98 | )% | | | 24.11 | % | | | 0.05 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 250,903 | | | $ | 598,337 | | | $ | 1,244,914 | | | $ | 1,787,607 | | | $ | 2,182,893 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(e) | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.75 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 6.33 | %(b) | | | 4.77 | % | | | 3.69 | % | | | 2.75 | % | | | 3.76 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 109 | %(f) | | | 128 | %(f) | | | 102 | % | | | 102 | % | | | 100 | %(f) |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.11 | %(g) | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.08 | %(g) | | | 0.15 | %(g) |
Purchase premiums and redemption fees consisted of the following per share amounts (Note 2):† | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.02 | |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaims, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees attributed to EU tax reclaims, if any, in connection with certain Fund holdings (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
|
February 29, 2024 |
$1,540,135 |
5.99% |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | EU tax reclaim payments and related interest received during the year, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees, if any, attributed to EU tax reclaims, had a positive impact to total return, adding below respectively, to each class’s total return (Note 2): |
(e) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(f) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | | | February 28, 2021 | | | February 29, 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 138 | % | | | 138 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 123 | % |
(g) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 120 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
EMERGING MARKETS FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class R6 Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | Period from March 31, 2020 (commencement of operations) through February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.88 | | | $ | 29.78 | | | $ | 36.67 | | | $ | 26.05 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.31 | (b) | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 0.72 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.31 | | | | (7.32 | ) | | | (6.51 | ) | | | 11.20 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.62 | | | | (6.18 | ) | | | (5.36 | ) | | | 11.92 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.69 | ) | | | (1.72 | ) | | | (1.53 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.69 | ) | | | (1.72 | ) | | | (1.53 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 23.81 | | | $ | 21.88 | | | $ | 29.78 | | | $ | 36.67 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 17.54 | %(d) | | | (20.76 | )% | | | (15.13 | )% | | | 46.24 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 12,317 | | | $ | 11,042 | | | $ | 40,197 | | | $ | 43,664 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(e) | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.93 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 5.80 | %(b) | | | 4.74 | % | | | 3.18 | % | | | 2.39 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 109 | %(f) | | | 128 | %(f) | | | 102 | % | | | 102 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.11 | %(g) | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.05 | %(g)* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaims, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees attributed to EU tax reclaims, if any, in connection with certain Fund holdings (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
|
February 29, 2024 |
$38,968 |
5.45% |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | EU tax reclaim payments and related interest received during the year, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees, if any, attributed to EU tax reclaims, had a positive impact to total return, adding below respectively, to each class’s total return (Note 2): |
(e) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(f) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | | | February 28, 2021 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 138 | % | | | 138 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
(g) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
121 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
EMERGING MARKETS FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class I Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | Period from January 14, 2020 (commencement of operations) through February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.83 | | | $ | 29.75 | | | $ | 36.66 | | | $ | 30.75 | | | $ | 35.29 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.35 | (b) | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.00 | (c) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.25 | | | | (7.24 | ) | | | (6.52 | ) | | | 6.68 | | | | (4.54 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.60 | | | | (6.18 | ) | | | (5.39 | ) | | | 7.20 | | | | (4.54 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.67 | ) | | | (1.74 | ) | | | (1.52 | ) | | | (1.29 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.67 | ) | | | (1.74 | ) | | | (1.52 | ) | | | (1.29 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 23.76 | | | $ | 21.83 | | | $ | 29.75 | | | $ | 36.66 | | | $ | 30.75 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(d) | | | 17.48 | %(e) | | | (20.80 | )% | | | (15.20 | )% | | | 23.83 | % | | | (12.86 | )%** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 65,537 | | | $ | 86,689 | | | $ | 119,995 | | | $ | 79,824 | | | $ | 16,158 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(f) | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.94 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 6.02 | %(b) | | | 4.42 | % | | | 3.14 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | (0.05 | )%* |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 109 | %(g) | | | 128 | %(g) | | | 102 | % | | | 102 | % | | | 100 | %(g)** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.17 | %(h) | | | 0.12 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.10 | %(h) | | | 0.19 | %(h)* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaims, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees attributed to EU tax reclaims, if any, in connection with certain Fund holdings (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
|
February 29, 2024 |
$256,866 |
5.68% |
(c) | Rounds to less than $0.01. |
(d) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(e) | EU tax reclaim payments and related interest received during the year, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees, if any, attributed to EU tax reclaims, had a positive impact to total return, adding below respectively, to each class’s total return (Note 2): |
(f) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(g) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | | | February 28, 2021 | | | February 29, 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 138 | % | | | 138 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 123 | % |
(h) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 122 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.64 | | | $ | 23.00 | | | $ | 23.32 | | | $ | 20.09 | | | $ | 20.33 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.96 | (b) | | | 0.75 | (b) | | | 0.70 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.78 | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | 0.25 | | | | 3.51 | | | | (0.17 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.56 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 1.21 | | | | 4.26 | | | | 0.53 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.73 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (1.53 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.73 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (1.53 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 23.47 | | | $ | 21.64 | | | $ | 23.00 | | | $ | 23.32 | | | $ | 20.09 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 16.98 | % | | | (1.87 | )% | | | 5.08 | %(d) | | | 21.60 | %(e) | | | 2.29 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 362,473 | | | $ | 366,630 | | | $ | 358,775 | | | $ | 423,332 | | | $ | 452,165 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(f) | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.66 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.66 | % | | | 0.66 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 3.47 | % | | | 4.28 | % | | | 3.84 | %(b) | | | 3.70 | %(b) | | | 3.36 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | | | 63 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 64 | % | | | 48 | % | | | 46 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.04 | %(h) | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.03 | %(h) |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaims, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees attributed to EU tax reclaims, if any, in connection with certain Fund holdings (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
| | | | |
February 28, 2022 | | February 28, 2021 | |
$861,919 | | $ | 6,194,610 | |
3.63% | | | 2.30 | % |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | EU tax reclaim payments and related interest received during the year, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees, if any, attributed to EU tax reclaims, had a positive impact to total return, adding below respectively, to each class’s total return (Note 2): |
(e) | EU tax reclaim payments and related interest received during the year, net of IRS closing agreement fees, had a positive impact to total return, adding 1.58% to each class’s total return (Note 2). |
(f) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(g) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 83 | % | | | 60 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 65 | % |
(h) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
123 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class IV Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.60 | | | $ | 22.96 | | | $ | 23.28 | | | $ | 20.05 | | | $ | 20.29 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.96 | (b) | | | 0.77 | (b) | | | 0.74 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.72 | | | | (1.38 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | 3.50 | | | | (0.20 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.57 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | 1.22 | | | | 4.27 | | | | 0.54 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.73 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | (1.54 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.73 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | (1.54 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 23.44 | | | $ | 21.60 | | | $ | 22.96 | | | $ | 23.28 | | | $ | 20.05 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 17.10 | % | | | (1.82 | )% | | | 5.16 | %(d) | | | 21.71 | %(e) | | | 2.34 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 577,804 | | | $ | 921,486 | | | $ | 1,534,339 | | | $ | 1,765,686 | | | $ | 2,584,648 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(f) | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.60 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 3.80 | % | | | 4.42 | % | | | 3.88 | %(b) | | | 3.81 | %(b) | | | 3.53 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | | | 63 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 64 | % | | | 48 | % | | | 46 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.04 | %(h) | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.03 | %(h) |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaims, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees attributed to EU tax reclaims, if any, in connection with certain Fund holdings (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
| | | | |
February 28, 2022 | | February 28, 2021 | |
$3,699,861 | | $ | 27,980,578 | |
3.67% | | | 2.49 | % |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | EU tax reclaim payments and related interest received during the year, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees, if any, attributed to EU tax reclaims, had a positive impact to total return, adding below respectively, to each class’s total return (Note 2): |
(e) | EU tax reclaim payments and related interest received during the year, net of IRS closing agreement fees, had a positive impact to total return, adding 1.58% to each class’s total return (Note 2). |
(f) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(g) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | | | February 28, 2021 | | | February 29, 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 83 | % | | | 60 | % | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 65 | % |
(h) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 124 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class I Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | Period from May 24, 2021 (commencement of operations) through February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.72 | | | $ | 23.08 | | | $ | 25.79 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.44 | (b) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.85 | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (2.05 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.53 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.70 | ) | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.70 | ) | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 23.55 | | | $ | 21.72 | | | $ | 23.08 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 16.78 | % | | | (2.03 | )% | | | (6.27 | )%(d)** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 4,774 | | | $ | 2,804 | | | $ | 3,021 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(e) | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.89 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 3.01 | % | | | 4.08 | % | | | 2.35 | %(b)* |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 63 | % | | | 51 | % | | | 64 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.04 | %(g) | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.03 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaims, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees attributed to EU tax reclaims, if any, in connection with certain Fund holdings (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
|
February 28, 2022 |
$2,264 |
1.63% |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | EU tax reclaim payments and related interest received during the period, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees, if any, attributed to EU tax reclaims, had a positive impact to total return, adding 0.16% to Class I’s total return (Note 2). Class I commenced operations on May 24, 2021. |
(e) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(f) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 83 | % | | | 60 | % | | | N/A | |
(g) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
125 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNISTIC VALUE FUND (FORMERLY TAX-MANAGED INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES FUND)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 13.17 | | | $ | 14.30 | | | $ | 15.98 | | | $ | 13.57 | | | $ | 13.82 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.63 | (b) | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.46 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.18 | | | | (0.93 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | 2.42 | | | | (0.10 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.58 | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | 0.77 | | | | 2.76 | | | | 0.36 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (1.69 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 14.34 | | | $ | 13.17 | | | $ | 14.30 | | | $ | 15.98 | | | $ | 13.57 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 12.08 | % | | | (2.42 | )% | | | 4.77 | %(d) | | | 20.53 | % | | | 2.31 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 54,986 | | | $ | 30,686 | | | $ | 31,781 | | | $ | 38,960 | | | $ | 36,228 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(e) | | | 0.68 | % | | | 0.68 | % | | | 0.84 | %(f) | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.80 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 2.86 | % | | | 4.06 | % | | | 3.78 | %(b) | | | 2.47 | % | | | 3.28 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | | | 57 | % | | | 93 | % | | | 86 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 52 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.12 | %(h) | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.60 | %(h) | | | 0.54 | %(h) | | | 0.54 | %(h) |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaims, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees attributed to EU tax reclaims, if any, in connection with certain Fund holdings (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
|
February 28, 2022 |
$61,519 |
3.62% |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | EU tax reclaim payments and related interest received during the year, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees, if any, attributed to EU tax reclaims, had a positive impact to total return, adding below respectively, to each class’s total return (Note 2): |
(e) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(f) | Net expenses include non-recurring contingent legal fees attributed to EU tax reclaims. The net expense ratio excluding these legal fees is 0.73% (Note 2). |
(g) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 91 | % | | | 134 | % | | | 107 | % | | | 77 | % | | | 65 | % |
(h) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 126 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout the period)
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNISTIC VALUE FUND (FORMERLY TAX-MANAGED INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES FUND) (continued)
| | | | |
| | Class IV Shares | |
| | Period from September 25, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 29, | |
| | 2024 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 13.92 | |
| | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.13 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.68 | |
| | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.81 | |
| | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.29 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (0.13 | ) |
| | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.42 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 14.31 | |
| | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 5.85 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 308,786 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.64 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 2.12 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 57 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.10 | %(e)* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 91 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
127 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout the period)
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNISTIC VALUE FUND (FORMERLY TAX-MANAGED INTERNATIONAL EQUITIES FUND) (continued)
| | | | |
| | Class I Shares | |
| | Period from August 14, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 29, | |
| | 2024 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 13.92 | |
| | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.15 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.64 | |
| | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.79 | |
| | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.27 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (0.13 | ) |
| | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.40 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 14.31 | |
| | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 5.72 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 54 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.78 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 2.02 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 57 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.10 | %(e)* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | |
| | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 91 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 128 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
JAPAN VALUE CREATION FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | December 30, 2021 | |
| | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | through February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 16.86 | | | $ | 19.71 | | | $ | 19.81 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.39 | | | | (0.03 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 3.30 | | | | (2.27 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.67 | | | | (1.88 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.81 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (0.97 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 19.67 | | | $ | 16.86 | | | $ | 19.71 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 22.17 | % | | | (9.21 | )% | | | (0.50 | )%** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 29,049 | | | $ | 24,808 | | | $ | 23,673 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.66 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 2.03 | % | | | 2.37 | % | | | (0.55 | )%* |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 33 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 47 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.16 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.15 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
129 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
JAPAN VALUE CREATION FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class VI Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | | | | September 14, 2020 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | through | |
| | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 16.87 | | | $ | 19.71 | | | $ | 23.47 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.17 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 3.26 | | | | (2.27 | ) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | 3.59 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.68 | | | | (1.86 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 3.76 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (1.50 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.81 | ) | | | (1.98 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (0.98 | ) | | | (3.48 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 19.67 | | | $ | 16.87 | | | $ | 19.71 | | | $ | 23.47 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 22.21 | % | | | (9.11 | )% | | | (1.45 | )% | | | 18.82 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 82,521 | | | $ | 81,148 | | | $ | 133,035 | | | $ | 163,872 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.56 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 2.28 | % | | | 2.48 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.68 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 33 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 47 | % | | | 28 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.16 | % | | | 0.14 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.23 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 130 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
JAPAN VALUE CREATION FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class I Shares | |
| | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | June 7, 2021 | |
| | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | through February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 16.85 | | | $ | 19.69 | | | $ | 24.95 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.12 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 3.41 | | | | (2.32 | ) | | | (1.91 | )(b) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.65 | | | | (1.90 | ) | | | (1.79 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (1.49 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.81 | ) | | | (1.98 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (3.47 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 19.64 | | | $ | 16.85 | | | $ | 19.69 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 22.03 | % | | | (9.32 | )% | | | (7.43 | )%** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 6,402 | | | $ | 1,549 | | | $ | 3,107 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.77 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 1.33 | % | | | 2.54 | % | | | 0.79 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 33 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 47 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.18 | % | | | 0.19 | % | | | 0.12 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of the Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
131 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
QUALITY CYCLICALS FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class VI Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | | | | May 12, 2020 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | through | |
| | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.99 | | | $ | 25.77 | | | $ | 29.06 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.38 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.59 | | | | (1.61 | ) | | | 2.24 | | | | 10.23 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.94 | | | | (1.19 | ) | | | 2.88 | | | | 10.61 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (1.67 | ) | | | (2.00 | ) | | | (5.33 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (2.08 | ) | | | (2.59 | ) | | | (6.17 | ) | | | (1.55 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 22.85 | | | $ | 21.99 | | | $ | 25.77 | | | $ | 29.06 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 14.05 | % | | | (3.67 | )% | | | 10.22 | % | | | 53.56 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 80,235 | | | $ | 69,605 | | | $ | 141,465 | | | $ | 141,989 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.41 | % | | | 0.40 | % | | | 0.40 | % | | | 0.40 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 2.20 | % | | | 1.92 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 19 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 65 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.17 | %(e) | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.20 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | | | February 28, 2021 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 33 | % | | | 29 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 70 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 132 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
QUALITY CYCLICALS FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class I Shares | |
| | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | July 16, 2021 | |
| | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | through | |
| | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.99 | | | $ | 25.76 | | | $ | 28.45 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.34 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.57 | | | | (1.60 | ) | | | (0.05 | )(b) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.89 | | | | (1.22 | ) | | | 0.29 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (1.67 | ) | | | (2.00 | ) | | | (2.51 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (2.06 | ) | | | (2.55 | ) | | | (2.98 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 22.82 | | | $ | 21.99 | | | $ | 25.76 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 13.80 | % | | | (3.84 | )% | | | 1.42 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 327 | | | $ | 70 | | | $ | 81 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.59 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.92 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | | | 19 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 22 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.18 | %(f) | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.08 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of the Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(e) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 33 | % | | | 29 | % | | | 27 | % |
(f) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
133 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
QUALITY FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 23.76 | | | $ | 28.05 | | | $ | 25.98 | | | $ | 22.77 | | | $ | 22.28 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.33 | (b) | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.35 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 8.17 | | | | (1.80 | ) | | | 3.56 | | | | 6.37 | | | | 2.15 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 8.46 | | | | (1.51 | ) | | | 3.89 | | | | 6.69 | | | | 2.50 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (2.48 | ) | | | (1.50 | ) | | | (3.13 | ) | | | (1.65 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.22 | ) | | | (2.78 | ) | | | (1.82 | ) | | | (3.48 | ) | | | (2.01 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 31.00 | | | $ | 23.76 | | | $ | 28.05 | | | $ | 25.98 | | | $ | 22.77 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 36.15 | % | | | (5.30 | )% | | | 14.71 | %(d) | | | 30.83 | % | | | 10.64 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 3,211,663 | | | $ | 2,885,807 | | | $ | 2,996,330 | | | $ | 3,519,473 | | | $ | 3,195,240 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(e) | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.49 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.48 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.12 | %(b) | | | 1.33 | % | | | 1.44 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 19 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 17 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.01 | %(g) | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | %(g) | | | 0.02 | %(g) | | | 0.02 | %(g) |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaims, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees attributed to EU tax reclaims, if any, in connection with certain Fund holdings (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
|
February 28, 2022 |
$6,233,641 |
0.94% |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | EU tax reclaim payments and related interest received during the year, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees, if any, attributed to EU tax reclaims, had a positive impact to total return, adding below respectively, to each class’s total return (Note 2): |
(e) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(f) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 31 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 17 | % |
(g) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 134 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
QUALITY FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class IV Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 23.84 | | | $ | 28.13 | | | $ | 26.04 | | | $ | 22.82 | | | $ | 22.32 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.32 | (b) | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.37 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 8.18 | | | | (1.80 | ) | | | 3.60 | | | | 6.37 | | | | 2.14 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 8.49 | | | | (1.50 | ) | | | 3.92 | | | | 6.71 | | | | 2.51 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (2.48 | ) | | | (1.50 | ) | | | (3.13 | ) | | | (1.65 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (2.79 | ) | | | (1.83 | ) | | | (3.49 | ) | | | (2.01 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 31.10 | | | $ | 23.84 | | | $ | 28.13 | | | $ | 26.04 | | | $ | 22.82 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 36.17 | % | | | (5.23 | )% | | | 14.79 | %(d) | | | 30.86 | % | | | 10.70 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 1,028,173 | | | $ | 418,403 | | | $ | 912,163 | | | $ | 750,632 | | | $ | 852,866 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(e) | | | 0.46 | % | | | 0.45 | % | | | 0.44 | % | | | 0.44 | % | | | 0.44 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | 1.08 | %(b) | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.52 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 19 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 17 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.01 | %(g) | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | %(g) | | | 0.02 | %(g) | | | 0.02 | %(g) |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaims, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees attributed to EU tax reclaims, if any, in connection with certain Fund holdings (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
|
February 28, 2022 |
$1,577,219 |
0.91% |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | EU tax reclaim payments and related interest received during the year, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees, if any, attributed to EU tax reclaims, had a positive impact to total return, adding below respectively, to each class’s total return (Note 2): |
(e) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(f) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 31 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 17 | % |
(g) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
135 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
QUALITY FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class VI Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 23.76 | | | $ | 28.06 | | | $ | 25.98 | | | $ | 22.77 | | | $ | 22.28 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.34 | (b) | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.37 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 8.18 | | | | (1.82 | ) | | | 3.60 | | | | 6.37 | | | | 2.15 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 8.50 | | | | (1.50 | ) | | | 3.94 | | | | 6.72 | | | | 2.52 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (2.48 | ) | | | (1.50 | ) | | | (3.13 | ) | | | (1.65 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.25 | ) | | | (2.80 | ) | | | (1.86 | ) | | | (3.51 | ) | | | (2.03 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 31.01 | | | $ | 23.76 | | | $ | 28.06 | | | $ | 25.98 | | | $ | 22.77 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 36.32 | % | | | (5.24 | )% | | | 14.86 | %(d) | | | 30.95 | % | | | 10.73 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 2,875,207 | | | $ | 2,224,691 | | | $ | 3,461,580 | | | $ | 2,465,066 | | | $ | 2,077,277 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(e) | | | 0.41 | % | | | 0.40 | % | | | 0.39 | % | | | 0.39 | % | | | 0.39 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.16 | %(b) | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.55 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 19 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 17 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.01 | %(g) | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | %(g) | | | 0.02 | %(g) | | | 0.02 | %(g) |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaims, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees attributed to EU tax reclaims, if any, in connection with certain Fund holdings (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
|
February 28, 2022 |
$5,862,655 |
0.99% |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | EU tax reclaim payments and related interest received during the year, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees, if any, attributed to EU tax reclaims, had a positive impact to total return, adding below respectively, to each class’s total return (Note 2): |
(e) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(f) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 31 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 17 | % |
(g) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 136 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
QUALITY FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class R6 Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | November 12, 2019 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | through | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 23.73 | | | $ | 28.02 | | | $ | 25.96 | | | $ | 22.76 | | | $ | 25.21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.32 | (b) | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.10 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 8.16 | | | | (1.79 | ) | | | 3.57 | | | | 6.39 | | | | (0.83 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 8.45 | | | | (1.51 | ) | | | 3.89 | | | | 6.69 | | | | (0.73 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (2.48 | ) | | | (1.50 | ) | | | (3.13 | ) | | | (1.40 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (2.78 | ) | | | (1.83 | ) | | | (3.49 | ) | | | (1.72 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 30.95 | | | $ | 23.73 | | | $ | 28.02 | | | $ | 25.96 | | | $ | 22.76 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 36.14 | % | | | (5.29 | )% | | | 14.71 | %(d) | | | 30.81 | % | | | (3.39 | )%** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 1,142,543 | | | $ | 769,960 | | | $ | 507,232 | | | $ | 330,287 | | | $ | 77,375 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(e) | | | 0.49 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.49 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.07 | %(b) | | | 1.22 | % | | | 1.31 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 19 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 17 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.02 | %(g) | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.02 | %(g) | | | 0.02 | %(g) | | | 0.02 | %(g)* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaims, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees attributed to EU tax reclaims, if any, in connection with certain Fund holdings (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
|
February 28, 2022 |
$822,832 |
0.89% |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | EU tax reclaim payments and related interest received during the year, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees, if any, attributed to EU tax reclaims, had a positive impact to total return, adding below respectively, to each class’s total return (Note 2): |
(e) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(f) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 31 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 17 | % |
(g) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
137 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
QUALITY FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class I Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | September 26, 2019 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | through | |
| | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 23.70 | | | $ | 27.99 | | | $ | 25.93 | | | $ | 22.75 | | | $ | 23.95 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.28 | (b) | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.12 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 8.14 | | | | (1.80 | ) | | | 3.58 | | | | 6.37 | | | | 0.39 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 8.41 | | | | (1.54 | ) | | | 3.86 | | | | 6.65 | | | | 0.51 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (2.48 | ) | | | (1.50 | ) | | | (3.13 | ) | | | (1.40 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.21 | ) | | | (2.75 | ) | | | (1.80 | ) | | | (3.47 | ) | | | (1.71 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 30.90 | | | $ | 23.70 | | | $ | 27.99 | | | $ | 25.93 | | | $ | 22.75 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 36.02 | % | | | (5.40 | )% | | | 14.62 | %(d) | | | 30.66 | % | | | 1.62 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 1,263,793 | | | $ | 486,544 | | | $ | 481,865 | | | $ | 303,447 | | | $ | 80,110 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(e) | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.57 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 0.96 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 0.96 | %(b) | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.13 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 19 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 17 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.04 | %(g) | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.04 | %(g) | | | 0.02 | %(g) | | | 0.02 | %(g)* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaims, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees attributed to EU tax reclaims, if any, in connection with certain Fund holdings (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
|
February 28, 2022 |
$779,657 |
0.79% |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | EU tax reclaim payments and related interest received during the year, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees, if any, attributed to EU tax reclaims, had a positive impact to total return, adding below respectively, to each class’s total return (Note 2): |
(e) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(f) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 31 | % | | | 24 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 17 | % |
(g) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 138 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
RESOURCE TRANSITION FUND
| | | | | | | | |
| | Class VI Shares | |
| | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | February 15, 2023 | |
| | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | of operations) | |
| | Year Ended | | | through | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 18.98 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (5.21 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (4.76 | ) | | | (1.02 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 13.43 | | | $ | 18.98 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | (25.58 | )% | | | (5.10 | )%** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 118,417 | | | $ | 460,209 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.86 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 2.70 | % | | | 1.39 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 84 | % | | | 0 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.08 | %(e) | | | 0.73 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 98 | % | | | 2 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
139 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
RESOURCES FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 25.06 | | | $ | 28.39 | | | $ | 27.81 | | | $ | 18.11 | | | $ | 20.31 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.91 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.54 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.65 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (3.95 | ) | | | (1.74 | ) | | | 2.00 | | | | 10.13 | | | | (2.22 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (3.04 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 3.54 | | | | 10.61 | | | | (1.57 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) | | | (1.35 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (1.62 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.35 | ) | | | (2.72 | ) | | | (2.96 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 20.67 | | | $ | 25.06 | | | $ | 28.39 | | | $ | 27.81 | | | $ | 18.11 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | (12.67 | )% | | | (1.47 | )% | | | 13.29 | % | | | 59.36 | % | | | (8.14 | )% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 223,995 | | | $ | 322,035 | | | $ | 239,225 | | | $ | 96,091 | | | $ | 201,320 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.71 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.73 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 3.94 | % | | | 4.26 | % | | | 5.32 | % | | | 2.44 | % | | | 3.24 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 60 | % | | | 65 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 86 | % | | | 37 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.00 | %(e)(f) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(e)(f) | | | 0.00 | %(e)(f) |
Purchase premiums and redemption fees consisted of the following per share amounts (Note 2):† | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.01 | |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 105 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 89 | % | | | 101 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
(f) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 140 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
RESOURCES FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class IV Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.98 | | | $ | 28.30 | | | $ | 27.73 | | | $ | 18.06 | | | $ | 20.24 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.79 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.68 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (3.89 | ) | | | (1.72 | ) | | | 1.76 | | | | 10.12 | | | | (2.22 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (3.02 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | 3.55 | | | | 10.59 | | | | (1.54 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (1.11 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (1.62 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (2.73 | ) | | | (2.98 | ) | | | (0.92 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 20.59 | | | $ | 24.98 | | | $ | 28.30 | | | $ | 27.73 | | | $ | 18.06 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | (12.64 | )% | | | (1.40 | )% | | | 13.34 | % | | | 59.42 | % | | | (8.03 | )% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 403,197 | | | $ | 344,000 | | | $ | 383,353 | | | $ | 531,006 | | | $ | 311,515 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.68 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 3.81 | % | | | 4.32 | % | | | 6.21 | % | | | 2.33 | % | | | 3.40 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 60 | % | | | 65 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 86 | % | | | 37 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.00 | %(e)(f) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(e)(f) | | | 0.00 | %(e)(f) |
Purchase premiums and redemption fees consisted of the following per share amounts (Note 2):† | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.01 | |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 105 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 89 | % | | | 101 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
(f) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
141 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
RESOURCES FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class VI Shares | |
| | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | February 8, 2022 | |
| | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | | | | through | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.96 | | | $ | 28.30 | | | $ | 29.11 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.78 | | | | 1.10 | | | | (0.57 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (3.78 | ) | | | (1.69 | ) | | | (0.24 | )(b) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (3.00 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.81 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (1.13 | ) | | | — | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (1.62 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (2.75 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 20.60 | | | $ | 24.96 | | | $ | 28.30 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | (12.57 | )% | | | (1.39 | )% | | | (2.78 | )%** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 109,235 | | | $ | 65,869 | | | $ | 842,698 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.62 | % | | | 0.62 | % | | | 0.74 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 3.46 | % | | | 4.21 | % | | | (35.65 | )%* |
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | | | 60 | % | | | 65 | % | | | 60 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.00 | %(f)(g) | | | — | | | | — | |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(e) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 105 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 60 | % |
(f) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
(g) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 142 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
RESOURCES FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class R6 Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | | | | January 22, 2021 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | | | | through | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 25.04 | | | $ | 28.37 | | | $ | 27.82 | | | $ | 27.44 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.79 | | | | 1.10 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.03 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (3.82 | ) | | | (1.71 | ) | | | 3.59 | | | | 0.35 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (3.03 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 3.53 | | | | 0.38 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | — | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (1.62 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (2.72 | ) | | | (2.98 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 20.64 | | | $ | 25.04 | | | $ | 28.37 | | | $ | 27.82 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | (12.67 | )% | | | (1.43 | )% | | | 13.25 | % | | | 1.38 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 497,523 | | | $ | 315,904 | | | $ | 105,086 | | | $ | 2,617 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.71 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 3.47 | % | | | 4.21 | % | | | (0.20 | )% | | | 0.98 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 60 | % | | | 65 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 86 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.00 | %(e)(f) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 105 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 89 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
(f) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
143 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
RESOURCES FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class I Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | | | | January 22, 2021 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | | | | through | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 25.06 | | | $ | 28.39 | | | $ | 27.81 | | | $ | 27.44 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.86 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.25 | | | | 0.02 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (3.91 | ) | | | (1.72 | ) | | | 2.27 | | | | 0.35 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | (3.05 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | 3.52 | | | | 0.37 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (1.07 | ) | | | (1.33 | ) | | | — | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (1.62 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.34 | ) | | | (2.69 | ) | | | (2.94 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 20.67 | | | $ | 25.06 | | | $ | 28.39 | | | $ | 27.81 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | (12.73 | )% | | | (1.55 | )% | | | 13.19 | % | | | 1.35 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 763,309 | | | $ | 736,470 | | | $ | 633,189 | | | $ | 369,102 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.81 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 3.76 | % | | | 4.11 | % | | | 4.32 | % | | | 0.74 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 60 | % | | | 65 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 86 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.03 | %(e) | | | 0.03 | % | | | — | | | | — | |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 105 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 89 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 144 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
SMALL CAP QUALITY FUND
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| | Class III Shares | |
| | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | November 15, 2022 | |
| | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | of operations) | |
| | Year Ended | | | through | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 22.12 | | | $ | 22.96 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 5.14 | | | | 1.03 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 5.20 | | | | 1.04 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (2.87 | ) | | | (1.87 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (2.93 | ) | | | (1.88 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 24.39 | | | $ | 22.12 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 24.95 | % | | | 4.57 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 17,315 | | | $ | 13,391 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.75 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.19 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 37 | % | | | 77 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.21 | %(e) | | | 0.85 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 61 | % | | | 78 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
145 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
SMALL CAP QUALITY FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Class VI Shares | |
| | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | September 20, 2022 | |
| | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | of operations) | |
| | Year Ended | | | through | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 22.13 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.02 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 5.15 | | | | 4.00 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 5.23 | | | | 4.02 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (2.88 | ) | | | (1.87 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (2.95 | ) | | | (1.89 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 24.41 | | | $ | 22.13 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 25.06 | % | | | 20.10 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 64,312 | | | $ | 51,566 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.66 | % | | | 0.66 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 0.34 | % | | | 0.25 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 37 | % | | | 77 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.21 | %(e) | | | 0.39 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 61 | % | | | 78 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 146 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
SMALL CAP QUALITY FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Class I Shares | |
| | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | November 15, 2022 | |
| | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | of operations) | |
| | Year Ended | | | through | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 22.11 | | | $ | 22.96 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 5.12 | | | | 1.02 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 5.20 | | | | 1.03 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (2.88 | ) | | | (1.87 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (2.93 | ) | | | (1.88 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 24.38 | | | $ | 22.11 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 24.93 | % | | | 4.51 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 122,328 | | | $ | 21 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.75 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.09 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 37 | % | | | 77 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.31 | %(e) | | | 0.61 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 61 | % | | | 78 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
147 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
U.S. EQUITY FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 12.54 | | | $ | 13.69 | | | $ | 14.39 | | | $ | 11.89 | | | $ | 13.07 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.22 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.69 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 2.13 | | | | 3.56 | | | | 0.21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.87 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 2.34 | | | | 3.74 | | | | 0.43 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (1.40 | ) | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (2.85 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (1.29 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.57 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (3.04 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 13.84 | | | $ | 12.54 | | | $ | 13.69 | | | $ | 14.39 | | | $ | 11.89 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 24.56 | % | | | (1.63 | )% | | | 15.80 | % | | | 33.74 | % | | | 2.51 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 60,657 | | | $ | 50,114 | | | $ | 80,646 | | | $ | 105,656 | | | $ | 83,738 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.46 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.46 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.64 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 88 | % | | | 81 | % | | | 94 | % | | | 66 | % | | | 72 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.05 | %(e) | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.04 | %(e) | | | 0.04 | %(e) | | | 0.03 | %(e) |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 91 | % | | | 91 | % | | | 115 | % | | | 81 | % | | | 88 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 148 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
U.S. EQUITY FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class VI Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 12.38 | | | $ | 13.52 | | | $ | 14.25 | | | $ | 11.78 | | | $ | 12.97 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.23 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.63 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 2.11 | | | | 3.53 | | | | 0.20 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.83 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 2.33 | | | | 3.72 | | | | 0.43 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (1.40 | ) | | | (0.70 | ) | | | (2.85 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (1.29 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.58 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (3.06 | ) | | | (1.25 | ) | | | (1.62 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 13.63 | | | $ | 12.38 | | | $ | 13.52 | | | $ | 14.25 | | | $ | 11.78 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 24.59 | % | | | (1.47 | )% | | | 15.89 | % | | | 33.92 | % | | | 2.53 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 74,670 | | | $ | 194,846 | | | $ | 384,832 | | | $ | 245,547 | | | $ | 365,693 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.39 | % | | | 0.38 | % | | | 0.37 | % | | | 0.37 | % | | | 0.37 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.47 | % | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 1.75 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 88 | % | | | 81 | % | | | 94 | % | | | 66 | % | | | 72 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.05 | %(e) | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.04 | %(e) | | | 0.04 | %(e) | | | 0.03 | %(e) |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 91 | % | | | 91 | % | | | 115 | % | | | 81 | % | | | 88 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
149 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
U.S. OPPORTUNISTIC VALUE FUND
| | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | February 15, 2023 | |
| | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | of operations) | |
| | Year Ended | | | through | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 20.20 | | | $ | 21.07 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 2.38 | | | | 0.02 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.58 | | | | (0.89 | )(b) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.96 | | | | (0.87 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.41 | ) | | | — | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.65 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.06 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 22.10 | | | $ | 20.20 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 15.20 | % | | | (4.13 | )%** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 36,989 | | | $ | 10 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.49 | % | | | 0.47 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 10.90 | % | | | 2.30 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | | | 71 | % | | | 47 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.04 | %(f) | | | 0.48 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(e) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 100 | % | | | 77 | % |
(f) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 150 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
U.S. OPPORTUNISTIC VALUE FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Class IV Shares | |
| | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | February 15, 2023 | |
| | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | of operations) | |
| | Year Ended | | | through | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 20.20 | | | $ | 21.07 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.43 | | | | (0.88 | )(b) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.97 | | | | (0.87 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.47 | ) | | | — | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.65 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.12 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 22.05 | | | $ | 20.20 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 15.26 | % | | | (4.13 | )%** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 285,242 | | | $ | 62,784 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.43 | % | | | 0.42 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 2.63 | % | | | 1.94 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | | | 71 | % | | | 47 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.04 | %(f) | | | 0.49 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(e) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 100 | % | | | 77 | % |
(f) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
151 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
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U.S. OPPORTUNISTIC VALUE FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Class VI Shares | |
| | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | December 13, 2022 | |
| | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | of operations) | |
| | Year Ended | | | through | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 20.19 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.12 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.46 | | | | 0.10 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.00 | | | | 0.22 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (0.65 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.13 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 22.06 | | | $ | 20.19 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 15.39 | % | | | 1.10 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 143,697 | | | $ | 215,668 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.39 | % | | | 0.38 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 2.67 | % | | | 2.79 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 71 | % | | | 47 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.04 | %(e) | | | 0.28 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 100 | % | | | 77 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 152 |
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U.S. OPPORTUNISTIC VALUE FUND (continued)
| | | | |
| | Class R6 Shares | |
| | Period from | |
| | August 28, 2023 | |
| | (commencement | |
| | of operations) | |
| | through | |
| | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 20.22 | |
| | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.28 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.25 | |
| | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.53 | |
| | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.39 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | (0.33 | ) |
| | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.72 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 22.03 | |
| | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 12.85 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 1,733 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.48 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 2.66 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 71 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.04 | %(e)* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 100 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
153 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
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U.S. OPPORTUNISTIC VALUE FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Class I Shares | |
| | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | February 15, 2023 | |
| | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | of operations) | |
| | Year Ended | | | through | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 20.20 | | | $ | 21.07 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.44 | | | | (0.88 | )(b) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.95 | | | | (0.87 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.47 | ) | | | — | |
From net realized gains | | | (0.65 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.12 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 22.03 | | | $ | 20.20 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 15.14 | % | | | (4.13 | )%** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 74,100 | | | $ | 5 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.59 | % | | | 0.57 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 2.50 | % | | | 1.73 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | | | 71 | % | | | 47 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.03 | %(f) | | | 0.47 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(e) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 100 | % | | | 77 | % |
(f) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 154 |
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(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
U.S. SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class VI Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | Period from July 2, 2019 (commencement of operations) through February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 17.19 | | | $ | 19.74 | | | $ | 24.99 | | | $ | 18.06 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.23 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.91 | | | | (1.08 | ) | | | 2.89 | | | | 6.96 | | | | (1.99 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.25 | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | 3.22 | | | | 7.26 | | | | (1.76 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (1.32 | ) | | | (8.08 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (1.77 | ) | | | (8.47 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 19.09 | | | $ | 17.19 | | | $ | 19.74 | | | $ | 24.99 | | | $ | 18.06 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 13.27 | % | | | (2.86 | )% | | | 13.21 | % | | | 40.64 | % | | | (8.95 | )%** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 34,842 | | | $ | 29,428 | | | $ | 253,810 | | | $ | 372,498 | | | $ | 415,508 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.45 | % | | | 0.42 | % | | | 0.41 | % | | | 0.44 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 1.96 | % | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.69 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(d) | | | 81 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 86 | % | | | 56 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.17 | %(e) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(e) (f) | | | 0.00 | %(e) (f) | | | 0.00 | %(e) (f)* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 89 | % | | | 69 | % | | | 71 | % | | | 98 | % | | | 69 | % |
(e) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
(f) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
155 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements
February 29, 2024
Each of Climate Change Fund, Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Emerging Markets Fund, International Equity Fund, International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Japan Value Creation Fund, Quality Cyclicals Fund, Quality Fund, Resource Transition Fund, Resources Fund, Small Cap Quality Fund, U.S. Equity Fund, U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund and U.S. Small Cap Value Fund (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) is a series of GMO Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust was established as a Massachusetts business trust under the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts on June 24, 1985. The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees of the Trust (“Trustees”) to create an unlimited number of series of shares (Funds) and to subdivide Funds into classes. The Funds are advised and managed by Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (“GMO”).
The Funds may invest in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund and in money market funds unaffiliated with GMO. The Funds may also invest in other GMO Funds (“underlying funds”). The financial statements of the underlying funds should be read in conjunction with the Funds’ financial statements. The financial statements are available without charge on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at www.sec.gov or on GMO’s website at www.gmo.com.
The following table provides information about the Funds’ principal investment objectives and benchmarks (if any):
| | | | |
Fund Name | | Benchmark | | Investment Objective |
Climate Change Fund | | Not Applicable | | High total return |
| | |
Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | | MSCI Emerging Markets ex-China Index | | Total return in excess of its benchmark |
| | |
Emerging Markets Fund | | MSCI Emerging Markets Index | | Total return in excess of its benchmark |
| | |
International Equity Fund | | Not Applicable | | High total return |
| | |
International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | Not Applicable | | Total return |
| | |
Japan Value Creation Fund | | Not Applicable | | Total return |
| | |
Quality Cyclicals Fund | | Not Applicable | | Total return |
| | |
Quality Fund | | Not Applicable | | Total return |
| | |
Resource Transition Fund | | Not Applicable | | Total return |
| | |
Resources Fund | | Not Applicable | | Total return |
| | |
Small Cap Quality Fund | | Not Applicable | | Total return |
| | |
U.S. Equity Fund | | Not Applicable | | High total return |
| | |
U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | Not Applicable | | Total return |
| | |
U.S. Small Cap Value Fund | | S&P SmallCap 600 Value Index | | Total return in excess of its benchmark |
International Equity Fund currently limits subscriptions.
2. | Significant accounting policies |
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and have been consistently followed by the Funds in preparing these financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The accounting records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars.
Portfolio valuation
Exchange-traded securities (other than exchange-traded options) for which market quotations are readily available are valued at (i) the last sale price or (ii) official closing price or (iii) most recent quoted price published by the exchange (if no reported last sale or official closing price) or (iv) the quoted price provided by a pricing source (in the event GMO deems the private market to be a more reliable
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indicator of market value than the exchange). Exchange-traded options are valued at the last sale price, provided that price is between the closing bid and ask prices. If the last sale price is not within that range, then they will be valued at the closing bid price for long positions and the closing ask price for short positions. Cleared derivatives are valued using the closing price quoted (which may be based on a model) by the relevant clearing house. If an updated quote for a cleared derivative is not available when a Fund calculates its net asset value, the derivative will generally be valued using an industry standard model, which may differ from the model used by the relevant clearing house. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives are generally valued at the price determined by an industry standard model. Unlisted non-fixed income securities for which market quotations are readily available are generally valued at the most recent quoted price. Shares of the underlying funds and other open-end registered investment companies are valued at their most recent net asset value.
The foregoing valuation methodologies are modified for equities that trade in non-U.S. securities markets that close before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) due to time zone differences, including the value of equities that underlie futures, options and other derivatives (to the extent the market for those derivatives closes prior to the close of the NYSE). In those cases, the price will generally be adjusted, to the extent practicable and available, based on inputs from an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees that are intended to reflect valuation changes through the NYSE close. These securities listed on foreign exchanges (including the value of equity securities that underlie futures, options and other derivatives (to the extent the market for such instruments closes prior to the close of the NYSE)) are classified as Level 2 (levels defined below).
Typically, the Funds and the underlying funds value fixed income securities at the most recent price supplied by a pricing source determined by GMO. GMO evaluates pricing sources on an ongoing basis and may change a pricing source at any time. GMO monitors erratic or unusual movements (including unusual inactivity) in the prices supplied for a security and has discretion to override a price supplied by a source (e.g., by taking a price supplied by another source) when it believes that the price supplied is not reliable. Alternative pricing sources are often but not always available for securities held by the Funds and the underlying funds.
“Quoted price” typically means the bid price for securities held long and the ask price for securities sold short. If a market quotation for a security does not involve a bid or an ask, the “quoted price” may be the price provided by a market participant or other third-party pricing source in accordance with the market practice for that security. If an updated quoted price for a security is not available when a Fund calculates its net asset value, the Fund will generally use the last quoted price so long as GMO believes that the last quoted price continues to represent that security’s fair value.
In the case of derivatives, prices determined by a model may reflect an estimate of the average of bid and ask prices, regardless of whether a Fund has a long position or a short position.
If quotations are not readily available or circumstances make an existing valuation methodology or procedure unreliable, derivatives and other securities are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Trustees or persons acting at their direction pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees. Because of the uncertainty inherent in fair value pricing, the price determined for a particular security may be materially different from the value realized upon its sale. The Funds and/or the underlying funds classify such securities as Level 3 (levels defined below). For the year ended February 29, 2024, the Funds did not reduce the value of any of their OTC derivatives contracts, if any, based on the creditworthiness of their counterparties. See Note 4 “Derivative financial instruments” for a further discussion on valuation of derivatives.
U.S. GAAP requires the Funds to disclose the fair value of their investments in a three-level hierarchy (Levels 1, 2 and 3). The valuation hierarchy is based upon the relative observability of inputs to the valuation of the Funds’ investments. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an investment’s assigned level within the fair value hierarchy. In addition, in periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many instruments. This condition, as well as changes related to the liquidity of investments, could cause a security to be reclassified between levels.
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The three levels are defined as follows:
Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices for identical securities in active markets.
The types of assets and liabilities categorized in Level 1 generally include actively traded domestic and certain foreign equity securities; certain U.S. government obligations; derivatives actively traded on a national securities exchange (such as some futures and options); and shares of open-end mutual funds (even if their investments are valued using Level 2 or Level 3 inputs).
Level 2 – Valuations determined using other significant direct or indirect observable inputs.
The types of assets and liabilities categorized in Level 2 generally include cleared derivatives and certain OTC derivatives such as swaps, options, swaptions, and forward currency contracts valued using industry standard models; certain restricted securities valued at the most recent available market or quoted price; certain securities that are valued at the local price; and certain foreign equity securities that are adjusted based on inputs from an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees, including the value of equity securities that underlie futures, options and other derivatives (to the extent the market for such instruments closes prior to the close of the NYSE) to reflect estimated valuation changes through the NYSE close.
Level 3 – Valuations based primarily on inputs that are unobservable and significant.
The types of assets and liabilities categorized in Level 3 generally include, but are not limited to, securities whose trading has been suspended or that have been de-listed from their current primary trading exchange valued at the most recent available market or quoted price; securities in default or bankruptcy proceedings for which there is no current market quotation valued at the most recent available market or quoted price; certain equity securities that are valued based on the last traded exchange price adjusted for the movement in a relevant index and/or a security type conversion discount; certain equity securities valued off the last traded price with a discount for liquidity; certain securities that are valued using a price from a comparable security related to the same issuer; and certain recently acquired equity securities that have yet to begin trading that are valued at cost.
The following is a summary of the respective levels assigned to the Funds’ direct securities and derivatives, if any, as of February 29, 2024:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Climate Change Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Argentina | | $ | 4,046,843 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,046,843 | |
Australia | | | — | | | | 413,873 | | | | — | | | | 413,873 | |
Brazil | | | — | | | | 7,035,605 | | | | — | | | | 7,035,605 | |
Canada | | | 64,873,467 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 64,873,467 | |
China | | | — | | | | 3,729,262 | | | | — | | | | 3,729,262 | |
Denmark | | | — | | | | 26,437,037 | | | | — | | | | 26,437,037 | |
Finland | | | — | | | | 10,771,468 | | | | — | | | | 10,771,468 | |
France | | | — | | | | 92,180,755 | | | | — | | | | 92,180,755 | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 30,039,945 | | | | — | | | | 30,039,945 | |
Ireland | | | — | | | | 3,527,992 | | | | — | | | | 3,527,992 | |
Italy | | | — | | | | 8,766,542 | | | | — | | | | 8,766,542 | |
Japan | | | — | | | | 37,368,543 | | | | — | | | | 37,368,543 | |
Jersey | | | 9,477,173 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,477,173 | |
Mexico | | | 15,232,937 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,232,937 | |
Netherlands | | | — | | | | 5,079,584 | | | | — | | | | 5,079,584 | |
Norway | | | — | | | | 9,079,983 | | | | — | | | | 9,079,983 | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | 219,534 | | | | 219,534 | |
South Korea | | | — | | | | 49,701,561 | | | | — | | | | 49,701,561 | |
Spain | | | — | | | | 11,349,237 | | | | — | | | | 11,349,237 | |
Switzerland | | | — | | | | 1,976,437 | | | | — | | | | 1,976,437 | |
Ukraine | | | — | | | | 716,135 | | | | — | | | | 716,135 | |
United Kingdom | | | 2,336,800 | | | | 2,367,221 | | | | — | | | | 4,704,021 | |
158
GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Climate Change Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | $ | 324,500,640 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 324,500,640 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | 420,467,860 | | | | 300,541,180 | | | | 219,534 | | | | 721,228,574 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Chile | | | 13,747,779 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,747,779 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | 13,747,779 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,747,779 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 22,390,770 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 22,390,770 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS | | | 22,390,770 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 22,390,770 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1,093,187 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,093,187 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 457,699,596 | | | | 300,541,180 | | | | 219,534 | | | | 758,460,310 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 457,699,596 | | | $ | 300,541,180 | | | $ | 219,534 | | | $ | 758,460,310 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | $ | 1,355,503 | | | $ | 11,940,429 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,295,932 | |
Chile | | | — | | | | 317,063 | | | | — | | | | 317,063 | |
Colombia | | | 26,002 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26,002 | |
Czech Republic | | | — | | | | 479,686 | | | | — | | | | 479,686 | |
Egypt | | | — | | | | 1,408,240 | | | | — | | | | 1,408,240 | |
Greece | | | — | | | | 171,266 | | | | — | | | | 171,266 | |
Hungary | | | — | | | | 8,898,627 | | | | — | | | | 8,898,627 | |
India | | | 1,921,432 | | | | 35,651,895 | | | | — | | | | 37,573,327 | |
Indonesia | | | — | | | | 14,164,058 | | | | — | | | | 14,164,058 | |
Malaysia | | | — | | | | 532,880 | | | | — | | | | 532,880 | |
Mexico | | | 16,451,159 | | | | — | | | | 0 | § | | | 16,451,159 | |
Pakistan | | | — | | | | 1,332,957 | | | | — | | | | 1,332,957 | |
Poland | | | — | | | | 6,666,348 | | | | — | | | | 6,666,348 | |
Qatar | | | — | | | | 778,671 | | | | — | | | | 778,671 | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | 470,882 | | | | 470,882 | |
South Africa | | | 1,246,967 | | | | 21,029,404 | | | | — | | | | 22,276,371 | |
South Korea | | | — | | | | 19,328,524 | | | | — | | | | 19,328,524 | |
Taiwan | | | 8,958,577 | | | | 54,339,038 | | | | — | | | | 63,297,615 | |
Thailand | | | — | | | | 2,700,038 | | | | — | | | | 2,700,038 | |
Turkey | | | — | | | | 1,299,345 | | | | — | | | | 1,299,345 | |
Vietnam | | | — | | | | 6,071,150 | | | | — | | | | 6,071,150 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | 29,959,640 | | | | 187,109,619 | | | | 470,882 | | | | 217,540,141 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | | 1,208,174 | | | | 12,698,165 | | | | — | | | | 13,906,339 | |
Colombia | | | 1,739,820 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,739,820 | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | 32,404 | | | | 32,404 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | 2,947,994 | | | | 12,698,165 | | | | 32,404 | | | | 15,678,563 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
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Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Emerging Markets ex-China Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | $ | 4,681,209 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,681,209 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS | | | 4,681,209 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,681,209 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 37,588,843 | | | | 199,807,784 | | | | 503,286 | | | | 237,899,913 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 37,588,843 | | | $ | 199,807,784 | | | $ | 503,286 | | | $ | 237,899,913 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Emerging Markets Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | $ | 5,615,148 | | | $ | 15,775,158 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 21,390,306 | |
Chile | | | — | | | | 282,464 | | | | — | | | | 282,464 | |
China | | | 13,723,961 | | | | 87,373,887 | | | | 1 | | | | 101,097,849 | |
Colombia | | | 48,652 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 48,652 | |
Czech Republic | | | — | | | | 1,796,200 | | | | — | | | | 1,796,200 | |
Egypt | | | — | | | | 1,082,393 | | | | — | | | | 1,082,393 | |
Greece | | | — | | | | 319,046 | | | | — | | | | 319,046 | |
Hungary | | | — | | | | 16,777,601 | | | | — | | | | 16,777,601 | |
India | | | 1,592,808 | | | | 46,179,054 | | | | — | | | | 47,771,862 | |
Indonesia | | | — | | | | 15,849,501 | | | | — | | | | 15,849,501 | |
Kuwait | | | — | | | | 428,871 | | | | — | | | | 428,871 | |
Malaysia | | | — | | | | 738,520 | | | | — | | | | 738,520 | |
Mexico | | | 25,413,050 | | | | — | | | | 0 | § | | | 25,413,050 | |
Pakistan | | | — | | | | 3,360,175 | | | | — | | | | 3,360,175 | |
Philippines | | | — | | | | 297,755 | | | | — | | | | 297,755 | |
Poland | | | — | | | | 8,784,425 | | | | — | | | | 8,784,425 | |
Qatar | | | — | | | | 1,580,340 | | | | — | | | | 1,580,340 | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,210,178 | | | | 2,210,178 | |
Saudi Arabia | | | — | | | | 1,638,174 | | | | — | | | | 1,638,174 | |
South Africa | | | 2,139,928 | | | | 36,689,772 | | | | — | | | | 38,829,700 | |
South Korea | | | — | | | | 12,836,692 | | | | — | | | | 12,836,692 | |
Sri Lanka | | | — | | | | — | | | | 303,354 | | | | 303,354 | |
Taiwan | | | 2,470,464 | | | | 96,852,760 | | | | — | | | | 99,323,224 | |
Thailand | | | — | | | | 5,782,578 | | | | — | | | | 5,782,578 | |
Turkey | | | — | | | | 743,858 | | | | — | | | | 743,858 | |
Vietnam | | | — | | | | 10,906,029 | | | | — | | | | 10,906,029 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | 51,004,011 | | | | 366,075,253 | | | | 2,513,533 | | | | 419,592,797 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | | — | | | | 19,131,292 | | | | — | | | | 19,131,292 | |
Colombia | | | 4,595,076 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,595,076 | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | 558,897 | | | | 558,897 | |
South Korea | | | — | | | | 7,204,164 | | | | — | | | | 7,204,164 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | 4,595,076 | | | | 26,335,456 | | | | 558,897 | | | | 31,489,429 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt Obligations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 500,579 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 500,579 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS | | | 500,579 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 500,579 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
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Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Emerging Markets Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | $ | 1,004,664 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,004,664 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS | | | 1,004,664 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,004,664 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1,013,701 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,013,701 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 58,118,031 | | | | 392,410,709 | | | | 3,072,430 | | | | 453,601,170 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Risk | | | 836,785 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 836,785 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 58,954,816 | | | $ | 392,410,709 | | | $ | 3,072,430 | | | $ | 454,437,955 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
International Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | — | | | $ | 30,245,871 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 30,245,871 | |
Austria | | | — | | | | 4,115,827 | | | | — | | | | 4,115,827 | |
Belgium | | | — | | | | 13,215,603 | | | | — | | | | 13,215,603 | |
Denmark | | | — | | | | 482,133 | | | | — | | | | 482,133 | |
Finland | | | — | | | | 3,653,697 | | | | — | | | | 3,653,697 | |
France | | | 20,038,722 | | | | 117,778,365 | | | | — | | | | 137,817,087 | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 42,154,225 | | | | — | | | | 42,154,225 | |
Hong Kong | | | — | | | | 11,394,226 | | | | — | | | | 11,394,226 | |
Ireland | | | 700,616 | | | | 6,370,617 | | | | — | | | | 7,071,233 | |
Italy | | | — | | | | 63,317,924 | | | | — | | | | 63,317,924 | |
Japan | | | 8,521,207 | | | | 242,014,045 | | | | — | | | | 250,535,252 | |
Netherlands | | | — | | | | 68,223,263 | | | | — | | | | 68,223,263 | |
Norway | | | — | | | | 20,248,369 | | | | — | | | | 20,248,369 | |
Portugal | | | — | | | | 2,221,994 | | | | — | | | | 2,221,994 | |
Singapore | | | — | | | | 19,643,345 | | | | — | | | | 19,643,345 | |
Spain | | | — | | | | 59,460,279 | | | | — | | | | 59,460,279 | |
Sweden | | | — | | | | 22,115,541 | | | | — | | | | 22,115,541 | |
Switzerland | | | 19,909,843 | | | | 33,884,781 | | | | — | | | | 53,794,624 | |
United Kingdom | | | 13,228,190 | | | | 97,119,485 | | | | — | | | | 110,347,675 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | 62,398,578 | | | | 857,659,590 | | | | — | | | | 920,058,168 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 3,548,735 | | | | — | | | | 3,548,735 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | — | | | | 3,548,735 | | | | — | | | | 3,548,735 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt Obligations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 999,953 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 999,953 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS | | | 999,953 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 999,953 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 71,846,735 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 71,846,735 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS | | | 71,846,735 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 71,846,735 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 157,299 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 157,299 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 135,402,565 | | | | 861,208,325 | | | | — | | | | 996,610,890 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
161
GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
International Equity Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Risk | | $ | 349,013 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 349,013 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 135,751,578 | | | $ | 861,208,325 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 996,959,903 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,317,368 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,317,368 | |
Austria | | | — | | | | 3,464,527 | | | | — | | | | 3,464,527 | |
Belgium | | | — | | | | 6,280,769 | | | | — | | | | 6,280,769 | |
Canada | | | 44,045,812 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 44,045,812 | |
Denmark | | | — | | | | 3,920,327 | | | | — | | | | 3,920,327 | |
Finland | | | — | | | | 7,827,741 | | | | — | | | | 7,827,741 | |
France | | | 973,303 | | | | 45,196,305 | | | | — | | | | 46,169,608 | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 12,639,745 | | | | — | | | | 12,639,745 | |
Hong Kong | | | — | | | | 10,500,008 | | | | — | | | | 10,500,008 | |
Italy | | | 1,661,264 | | | | 16,973,942 | | | | — | | | | 18,635,206 | |
Japan | | | 6,065,390 | | | | 70,618,766 | | | | — | | | | 76,684,156 | |
Netherlands | | | — | | | | 20,687,838 | | | | — | | | | 20,687,838 | |
Norway | | | — | | | | 3,685,134 | | | | — | | | | 3,685,134 | |
Portugal | | | — | | | | 4,125 | | | | — | | | | 4,125 | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | 31 | | | | 31 | |
Singapore | | | — | | | | 1,775,308 | | | | — | | | | 1,775,308 | |
Spain | | | — | | | | 18,053,598 | | | | — | | | | 18,053,598 | |
Sweden | | | — | | | | 7,448,849 | | | | — | | | | 7,448,849 | |
Switzerland | | | 4,879,445 | | | | 16,770,080 | | | | — | | | | 21,649,525 | |
United Kingdom | | | 25,280,096 | | | | 14,181,447 | | | | — | | | | 39,461,543 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | 82,905,310 | | | | 272,345,877 | | | | 31 | | | | 355,251,218 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 924,197 | | | | — | | | | 924,197 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | — | | | | 924,197 | | | | — | | | | 924,197 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 7,130,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,130,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS | | | 7,130,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,130,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 585,732 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 585,732 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 90,621,042 | | | | 273,270,074 | | | | 31 | | | | 363,891,147 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 90,621,042 | | | $ | 273,270,074 | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 363,891,147 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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162
GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
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Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Japan Value Creation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | — | | | $ | 113,109,781 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 113,109,781 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4,835,574 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,835,574 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 4,835,574 | | | | 113,109,781 | | | | — | | | | 117,945,355 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 4,835,574 | | | $ | 113,109,781 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 117,945,355 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Quality Cyclicals Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | $ | — | | | $ | 133,357 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 133,357 | |
Canada | | | 4,087,520 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,087,520 | |
China | | | — | | | | 350,902 | | | | — | | | | 350,902 | |
Finland | | | — | | | | 1,035,053 | | | | — | | | | 1,035,053 | |
France | | | — | | | | 5,179,287 | | | | — | | | | 5,179,287 | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 1,936,823 | | | | — | | | | 1,936,823 | |
Hong Kong | | | — | | | | 1,042,585 | | | | — | | | | 1,042,585 | |
Ireland | | | 2,878,089 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,878,089 | |
Mexico | | | 5,265,314 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,265,314 | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | 37,866 | | | | 37,866 | |
Spain | | | — | | | | 4,651,248 | | | | — | | | | 4,651,248 | |
United Kingdom | | | — | | | | 7,660,054 | | | | — | | | | 7,660,054 | |
United States | | | 43,838,788 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 43,838,788 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | 56,069,711 | | | | 21,989,309 | | | | 37,866 | | | | 78,096,886 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | | — | | | | 1,081,391 | | | | — | | | | 1,081,391 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | — | | | | 1,081,391 | | | | — | | | | 1,081,391 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 501,028 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 501,028 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS | | | 501,028 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 501,028 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 780,113 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 780,113 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 57,350,852 | | | | 23,070,700 | | | | 37,866 | | | | 80,459,418 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 57,350,852 | | | $ | 23,070,700 | | | $ | 37,866 | | | $ | 80,459,418 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Quality Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
France | | $ | — | | | $ | 470,359,630 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 470,359,630 | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 335,428,170 | | | | — | | | | 335,428,170 | |
Spain | | | — | | | | 51,627,392 | | | | — | | | | 51,627,392 | |
Switzerland | | | — | | | | 265,199,567 | | | | — | | | | 265,199,567 | |
Taiwan | | | — | | | | 261,457,480 | | | | — | | | | 261,457,480 | |
United Kingdom | | | — | | | | 601,553,444 | | | | — | | | | 601,553,444 | |
United States | | | 7,235,681,313 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,235,681,313 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | 7,235,681,313 | | | | 1,985,625,683 | | | | — | | | | 9,221,306,996 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Quality Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | $ | 278,669,053 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 278,669,053 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS | | | 278,669,053 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 278,669,053 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4,467,729 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,467,729 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 7,518,818,095 | | | | 1,985,625,683 | | | | — | | | | 9,504,443,778 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 7,518,818,095 | | | $ | 1,985,625,683 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,504,443,778 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Resource Transition Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Argentina | | $ | 945,969 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 945,969 | |
Australia | | | — | | | | 1,986,300 | | | | — | | | | 1,986,300 | |
Brazil | | | — | | | | 5,902,821 | | | | — | | | | 5,902,821 | |
Canada | | | 16,259,183 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,259,183 | |
China | | | — | | | | 2,415,224 | | | | — | | | | 2,415,224 | |
Denmark | | | — | | | | 1,934,654 | | | | — | | | | 1,934,654 | |
Finland | | | — | | | | 1,402,083 | | | | — | | | | 1,402,083 | |
France | | | — | | | | 4,148,410 | | | | — | | | | 4,148,410 | |
Italy | | | — | | | | 602,398 | | | | — | | | | 602,398 | |
Japan | | | — | | | | 1,444,321 | | | | — | | | | 1,444,321 | |
Jersey | | | 3,739,645 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,739,645 | |
Mexico | | | 3,945,765 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,945,765 | |
Norway | | | — | | | | 982,488 | | | | — | | | | 982,488 | |
South Africa | | | — | | | | 4,255,774 | | | | — | | | | 4,255,774 | |
Sweden | | | — | | | | 3,596,801 | | | | — | | | | 3,596,801 | |
United Kingdom | | | — | | | | 10,070,723 | | | | — | | | | 10,070,723 | |
United States | | | 41,725,897 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 41,725,897 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | 66,616,459 | | | | 38,741,997 | | | | — | | | | 105,358,456 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | | — | | | | 6,779,790 | | | | — | | | | 6,779,790 | |
Chile | | | 4,181,452 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,181,452 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | 4,181,452 | | | | 6,779,790 | | | | — | | | | 10,961,242 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 2,049,511 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,049,511 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS | | | 2,049,511 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,049,511 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 132,146 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 132,146 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 72,979,568 | | | | 45,521,787 | | | | — | | | | 118,501,355 | |
| | | | | | | | �� | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 72,979,568 | | | $ | 45,521,787 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 118,501,355 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Resources Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Argentina | | $ | 20,203,185 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 20,203,185 | |
Australia | | | — | | | | 33,755,965 | | | | — | | | | 33,755,965 | |
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Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Resources Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Austria | | $ | — | | | $ | 26,443,089 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 26,443,089 | |
Brazil | | | — | | | | 68,301,740 | | | | — | | | | 68,301,740 | |
Canada | | | 207,859,624 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 207,859,624 | |
China | | | — | | | | 23,929,176 | | | | — | | | | 23,929,176 | |
Denmark | | | — | | | | 19,899,552 | | | | — | | | | 19,899,552 | |
Finland | | | — | | | | 14,636,032 | | | | — | | | | 14,636,032 | |
France | | | — | | | | 40,939,763 | | | | — | | | | 40,939,763 | |
Hong Kong | | | — | | | | 4,224,219 | | | | — | | | | 4,224,219 | |
Hungary | | | — | | | | 13,634,416 | | | | — | | | | 13,634,416 | |
Italy | | | — | | | | 43,475,302 | | | | — | | | | 43,475,302 | |
Japan | | | — | | | | 16,270,030 | | | | — | | | | 16,270,030 | |
Jersey | | | 36,260,467 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 36,260,467 | |
Mexico | | | 38,643,048 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 38,643,048 | |
Norway | | | — | | | | 51,784,730 | | | | — | | | | 51,784,730 | |
Portugal | | | — | | | | 70,724,444 | | | | — | | | | 70,724,444 | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,712,258 | | | | 1,712,258 | |
Singapore | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0 | § | | | — | |
South Africa | | | — | | | | 42,648,571 | | | | — | | | | 42,648,571 | |
Spain | | | — | | | | 40,925,297 | | | | — | | | | 40,925,297 | |
Sweden | | | — | | | | 35,162,612 | | | | — | | | | 35,162,612 | |
Ukraine | | | — | | | | 1,631,989 | | | | — | | | | 1,631,989 | |
United Kingdom | | | 6,202,680 | | | | 253,646,862 | | | | — | | | | 259,849,542 | |
United States | | | 642,962,777 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 642,962,777 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | 952,131,781 | | | | 802,033,789 | | | | 1,712,258 | | | | 1,755,877,828 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | | — | | | | 137,761,697 | | | | — | | | | 137,761,697 | |
Chile | | | 40,551,384 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 40,551,384 | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | 722,161 | | | | 722,161 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | 40,551,384 | | | | 137,761,697 | | | | 722,161 | | | | 179,035,242 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 56,231,789 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 56,231,789 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS | | | 56,231,789 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 56,231,789 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 818,410 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 818,410 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 1,049,733,364 | | | | 939,795,486 | | | | 2,434,419 | | | | 1,991,963,269 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 1,049,733,364 | | | $ | 939,795,486 | | | $ | 2,434,419 | | | $ | 1,991,963,269 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Small Cap Quality Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 198,078,954 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 198,078,954 | |
Mutual Funds | | | 7,392,442 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,392,442 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1,890,036 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,890,036 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 207,361,432 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 207,361,432 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 207,361,432 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 207,361,432 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
U.S. Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 132,528,046 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 132,528,046 | |
Mutual Funds | | | 1,994,361 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,994,361 | |
Debt Obligations | | | 350,405 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 350,405 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 277,687 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 277,687 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 135,150,499 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 135,150,499 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Risk | | | 15,957 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,957 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 135,166,456 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 135,166,456 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 530,338,789 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 530,338,789 | |
Mutual Funds | | | 9,902,208 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,902,208 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 99,541 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 99,541 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 540,340,538 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 540,340,538 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 540,340,538 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 540,340,538 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Small Cap Value Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 34,036,216 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 34,036,216 | |
Mutual Funds | | | 573,827 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 573,827 | |
Rights/Warrants | | | — | | | | — | | | | 36,350 | | | | 36,350 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 144,714 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 144,714 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 34,754,757 | | | | — | | | | 36,350 | | | | 34,791,107 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Risk | | | 27,739 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 27,739 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 34,782,496 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 36,350 | | | $ | 34,818,846 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The risks referenced in the tables above are not intended to be inclusive of all risks. Please see the “Investment and other risks” and “Derivative financial instruments” sections below for a further discussion of risks.
§ | Represents the interest in securities that were determined to have a value of zero at February 29, 2024. |
^ | In the tables above derivatives are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). Excludes purchased options, if any, which are included in investments. |
The underlying funds held at year end are classified above as Level 1. Certain underlying funds invest in securities and/or derivatives which may have been fair valued using methods determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Trustees or which may have been valued using significant unobservable inputs. For a summary of the levels assigned to the underlying funds’ direct securities and derivatives, if any, please refer to the underlying funds’ Notes to Financial Statements which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or on GMO’s website at www.gmo.com.
Cash
Cash and foreign currency, if any, in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities consist of cash balances held with the custodian.
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Due to/from broker
Due to/from broker in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities includes collateral on swap contracts, futures contracts, option contracts and forward currency contracts, if any, and may include marked-to-market amounts related to foreign currency or cash owed.
Foreign currency translation
The market values of foreign securities, currency holdings and related assets and liabilities are typically translated into U.S. dollars at the close of regular trading on the NYSE, generally at 4:00 pm Eastern time. Income and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are typically translated into U.S. dollars at the close of regular trading on the NYSE. Fluctuations in the value of currency holdings and other assets and liabilities resulting from changes in exchange rates are recorded as unrealized foreign currency gains or losses. Realized gains or losses and unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are not separated in the Statements of Operations from the effects of changes in market prices of those securities, but are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investment securities.
Rights and warrants
The Funds may purchase or otherwise receive warrants or rights. Warrants and rights generally give the holder the right to receive, upon exercise, a security of the issuer at a set price. Funds typically use warrants and rights in a manner similar to their use of purchased options on securities. Risks associated with the use of warrants and rights are generally similar to risks associated with the use of purchased options. However, warrants and rights often do not have standardized terms, and may have longer maturities and may be less liquid than exchange-traded options. In addition, the terms of warrants or rights may limit a Fund’s ability to exercise the warrants or rights at such times and in such quantities as the Fund would otherwise wish. Rights and/or warrants outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
Securities lending
The Funds may make secured loans of their portfolio securities amounting to not more than one-third of their total assets. Securities loans are required to be collateralized by cash or securities in an amount equal to the securities loaned (marked to market daily). Daily market fluctuations could cause the value of loaned securities to be more or less than the value of the collateral received. When this occurs, the collateral is adjusted and settled on the following business day. Funds participating in securities lending receive compensation for lending their securities and/or net investment income earned on the investment of cash collateral, net of fee rebates paid to the borrower and fees paid to the lending agent. Cash collateral received is generally invested in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund. State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”) serves as the Funds’ lending agent.
A Fund that lends its portfolio securities bears the risk of delay in the recovery of loaned securities, including possible impairment of the Fund’s ability to vote the securities, the inability to invest proceeds from the sales of such securities and of loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially. A Fund also bears the risk that the value of investments made with collateral may decline and bears the risk of total loss with respect to the investment of collateral.
At February 29, 2024, securities on loan at value and collateral from securities on loan are listed below:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund Name | | Value of securities on loan ($) | | | Cash collateral ($) | | | Non-cash collateral ($)* | | | Total collateral ($) | |
Climate Change Fund | | | 26,058,174 | | | | 15,738,457 | | | | 12,717,610 | | | | 28,456,067 | |
Emerging Markets Fund | | | 2,196,856 | | | | — | | | | 2,269,253 | | | | 2,269,253 | |
Resources Fund | | | 139,767,815 | | | | — | | | | 148,263,835 | | | | 148,263,835 | |
* | Non-cash collateral is comprised of U.S. Treasuries and Agencies. The Fund cannot repledge non-cash collateral; therefore, they are excluded from the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
Information regarding the value of the securities loaned and the value of cash collateral at year end is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
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Taxes and distributions
Each Fund has elected to be treated or intends to elect to be treated and intends to qualify each tax year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Each Fund intends to distribute its net investment income, if any, and its net realized short-term and long-term capital gains, if any, after giving effect to any available capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Therefore, each Fund makes no provision for U.S. federal income or excise taxes.
The policy of each Fund is to declare and pay dividends of its net investment income, if any, at least annually, although the Funds are permitted to, and will from time to time, declare and pay dividends of net investment income, if any, more frequently. Each Fund also intends to distribute net realized short-term and long-term capital gains, if any, at least annually. In addition, each Fund may, from time to time at its discretion, make unscheduled distributions in advance of large redemptions by shareholders or as otherwise deemed appropriate by a Fund. Typically, all distributions are reinvested in additional shares of each Fund at net asset value, unless GMO or its agents receive and process a shareholder election to receive cash distributions. Distributions to shareholders are recorded by each Fund on the ex-dividend date.
Taxes on foreign interest and dividend income are generally withheld in accordance with the applicable country’s tax treaty with the United States. The foreign withholding rates applicable to a Fund’s investments in certain jurisdictions may be higher if a significant portion of the Fund is held by non-U.S. shareholders.
As a result of court cases involving several countries across the European Union, certain Funds have filed tax reclaims in addition to treaty-based claims, in respect of previously withheld taxes on dividends earned (“EU tax reclaims”). These filings are subject to various administrative proceedings by each local jurisdiction’s tax authority, as well as judicial proceedings. EU tax reclaim and associated interest entitlements that have been recognized, if any, are reflected as Other income in the Statements of Operations. As a result of its entitlements to EU tax reclaims and related interest amounts, a Fund may incur contingent legal fees. Such fees are presented within Legal fees in the Statements of Operations. Related receivables, if any, are reflected as EU tax reclaims receivable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Generally, unless GMO believes that recovery amounts are collectible and free from significant contingencies, recoveries will not be reflected in a Fund’s net asset value. EU tax reclaims and related interest entitlements recognized by a Fund, if any, reduce the amount of foreign taxes, if any, that a Fund may elect to pass-through to its shareholders from a U.S. federal tax perspective. In certain circumstances and to the extent that EU tax reclaims recognized by a Fund were previously passed-through as foreign tax credits to its U.S. taxable shareholders, a Fund may enter into a closing agreement with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”). Doing so will enable a Fund to quantify and remit its tax liability related to any recoveries (on behalf of its shareholders). Based on current guidance from the IRS, it is expected that International Equity Fund and International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) will enter into a closing agreement with the IRS. Accordingly, estimated charges related to International Equity Fund and International Opportunistic Value Fund’s (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) closing agreement liabilities are presented as a reduction of Investment Income in the Statements of Operations and their estimated closing agreement liabilities are presented as Payable for IRS closing agreement fees in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Each Fund may be subject to taxation on realized capital gains, repatriation proceeds and other transaction-based charges imposed by certain countries in which it invests. Transaction-based charges are generally calculated as a percentage of the transaction amount. Taxes related to capital gains realized during the year ended February 29, 2024, if any, are reflected as part of Net realized gain (loss) in the Statements of Operations. Changes in tax liabilities related to capital gain taxes on unrealized investment gains, if any, are reflected as part of Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statements of Operations.
Foreign taxes paid by each Fund may be treated, to the extent permissible by the Code (and other applicable U.S. federal tax guidance) and if that Fund so elects, as if paid by U.S. shareholders of that Fund.
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share. Temporary differences that arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense, gain or loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes will likely reverse at some time in the future.
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Differences in distributable earnings on a U.S. GAAP and tax accounting basis primarily relate to the following:
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Differences related to: | | Climate Change Fund | | Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | | Emerging Markets Fund | | International Equity Fund | | International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | Japan Value Creation Fund | | Quality Cyclicals Fund | | Quality Fund | | Resource Transition Fund | | Resources Fund | | Small Cap Quality Fund | | U.S. Equity Fund | | U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | U.S. Small Cap Value Fund |
Capital loss carryforwards | | X | | X | | X | | X | | | | X | | | | | | X | | X | | | | | | | | X |
Derivative contract transactions | | | | | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | X |
Dividend income and withholding tax reclaim reserves | | X | | | | X | | X | | X | | | | X | | | | X | | X | | | | | | | | |
Dividends received from underlying investments | | | | | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EU tax reclaims, associated interest entitlements and IRS closing agreement matters | | | | | | | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign capital gains taxes | | | | X | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | | X | | X | | X | | | | X | | | | | | X | | | | | | | | | | |
Gain/losses on underlying fund shares | | | | | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Late year ordinary losses | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Losses on wash sale transactions | | X | | X | | X | | | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | | | X | | X | | X |
Passive foreign investment company transactions | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | | | X | | X | | | | | | | | |
Post-October capital losses | | X | | X | | X | | | | | | X | | X | | | | X | | X | | | | | | | | |
Real estate investment trust transactions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | X | | | | | | | | | | X |
Redemption in-kind transactions | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | X | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. federal tax equalization utilized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | |
There are no significant differences | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | X | | | | | | |
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The tax character of distributions declared by each Fund to shareholders is as follows:
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| | Tax year ended February 29, 2024 | | | Tax year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Fund Name | | Ordinary Income (including any net short-term capital gain) ($) | | | Net Long-Term Capital Gain ($) | | | Total Distributions ($) | | | Ordinary Income (including any net short-term capital gain) ($) | | | Net Long-Term Capital Gain ($) | | | Total Distributions ($) | |
Climate Change Fund | | | 7,301,094 | | | | — | | | | 7,301,094 | | | | 12,075,146 | | | | 5,946,558 | | | | 18,021,704 | |
Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | | | 15,640,724 | | | | — | | | | 15,640,724 | | | | 14,461,298 | | | | — | | | | 14,461,298 | |
Emerging Markets Fund | | | 47,456,235 | | | | — | | | | 47,456,235 | | | | 92,265,071 | | | | — | | | | 92,265,071 | |
International Equity Fund | | | 69,706,983 | | | | — | | | | 69,706,983 | | | | 65,421,008 | | | | — | | | | 65,421,008 | |
International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | | 7,069,130 | | | | 2,343,082 | | | | 9,412,212 | | | | 1,390,528 | | | | 724,698 | | | | 2,115,226 | |
Japan Value Creation Fund | | | 4,991,829 | | | | — | | | | 4,991,829 | | | | 1,700,312 | | | | 5,916,837 | | | | 7,617,149 | |
Quality Cyclicals Fund | | | 1,438,724 | | | | 5,266,047 | | | | 6,704,771 | | | | 3,135,963 | | | | 9,320,117 | | | | 12,456,080 | |
Quality Fund | | | 136,704,960 | | | | 209,599,658 | | | | 346,304,618 | | | | 92,208,707 | | | | 666,916,243 | | | | 759,124,950 | |
Resource Transition Fund | | | 9,795,717 | | | | — | | | | 9,795,717 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Resources Fund | | | 97,058,434 | | | | 15,124,241 | | | | 112,182,675 | | | | 185,045,976 | | | | 51,283,849 | | | | 236,329,825 | |
Small Cap Quality Fund | | | 7,999,554 | | | | 682,244 | | | | 8,681,798 | | | | 7,150,586 | | | | — | | | | 7,150,586 | |
U.S. Equity Fund | | | 8,694,050 | | | | 23,051,160 | | | | 31,745,210 | | | | 11,550,123 | | | | 16,774,864 | | | | 28,324,987 | |
U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | | 21,882,825 | | | | 1,725 | | | | 21,884,550 | | | | 300,214 | | | | — | | | | 300,214 | |
U.S. Small Cap Value Fund | | | 630,097 | | | | — | | | | 630,097 | | | | 9,957,158 | | | | 8,299,032 | | | | 18,256,190 | |
Distributions in excess of a Fund’s tax basis earnings and profits, if significant, are reported in the Funds’ financial statements as a return of capital.
As of February 29, 2024, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis and certain tax attributes for the Funds consisted of the following:
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Fund Name | | Undistributed Ordinary Income (including any net short-term capital gain) ($) | | | Undistributed Net Long-Term Capital Gain ($) | | | Late-Year Ordinary Loss Deferral ($) | | | Capital Loss Carryforwards ($) | | | Post-October Capital Losses Deferral ($) | |
Climate Change Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,315,996 | ) | | | (15,067,974 | ) | | | (8,386,846 | ) |
Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | | | 3,278,624 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (26,317,731 | ) | | | (530,821 | ) |
Emerging Markets Fund | | | 5,872,409 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,408,706,029 | ) | | | (3,593,388 | ) |
International Equity Fund | | | 13,435,283 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (900,237,788 | ) | | | — | |
International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | | 4,405,567 | | | | 181,673 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Japan Value Creation Fund | | | 1,865,594 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (9,389,421 | ) | | | (370,609 | ) |
Quality Cyclicals Fund | | | 125,215 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (80,282 | ) |
Quality Fund | | | 17,131,278 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Resource Transition Fund | | | 741,983 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (19,214,166 | ) | | | (46,989,062 | ) |
Resources Fund | | | 5,090,755 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (17,412,369 | ) | | | (30,558,001 | ) |
Small Cap Quality Fund | | | 1,096,348 | | | | 1,518,714 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Fund Name | | Undistributed Ordinary Income (including any net short-term capital gain) ($) | | | Undistributed Net Long-Term Capital Gain ($) | | | Late-Year Ordinary Loss Deferral ($) | | | Capital Loss Carryforwards ($) | | | Post-October Capital Losses Deferral ($) | |
U.S. Equity Fund | | | 3,333,416 | | | | 6,101,033 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | | 8,741,666 | | | | 3,076,010 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
U.S. Small Cap Value Fund | | | 446 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4,268,361 | ) | | | — | |
As of February 29, 2024, certain Funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized gains, if any, to the extent permitted by the Code. Net capital losses are carried forward without expiration and generally retain their short-term and/or long-term tax character, as applicable. Utilization of the capital loss carryforwards, post-October capital losses, late-year ordinary losses, and losses realized subsequent to February 29, 2024, if any, could be subject to further limitations imposed by the Code related to share ownership activity. The Funds’ capital loss carryforwards are as follows:
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Fund Name | | Short-Term ($) | | | Long-Term ($) | |
Climate Change Fund | | | (2,098,685 | ) | | | (12,969,289 | ) |
Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | | | (4,576,324 | ) | | | (21,741,407 | ) |
Emerging Markets Fund | | | (192,050,195 | ) | | | (1,216,655,834 | ) |
International Equity Fund | | | (769,150,241 | ) | | | (131,087,547 | ) |
International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | | — | | | | — | |
Japan Value Creation Fund | | | — | | | | (9,389,421 | ) |
Quality Cyclicals Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
Quality Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
Resource Transition Fund | | | (19,214,166 | ) | | | — | |
Resources Fund | | | (13,426,968 | ) | | | (3,985,401 | ) |
Small Cap Quality Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
U.S. Equity Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
U.S. Small Cap Value Fund | | | (4,268,361 | ) | | | — | |
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As of February 29, 2024, the approximate total cost, aggregate investment-level gross/net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of total investments (including total securities sold short, if any), and the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of outstanding financial instruments, for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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Fund Name | | Total Investments | | | Outstanding Financial Instruments | |
| Aggregate Cost ($) | | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation ($) | | | Gross Unrealized (Depreciation) ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | |
Climate Change Fund | | | 991,979,496 | | | | 75,122,970 | | | | (308,642,156 | ) | | | (233,519,186 | ) | | | — | |
Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | | | 298,590,958 | | | | 33,820,486 | | | | (94,511,531 | ) | | | (60,691,045 | ) | | | — | |
Emerging Markets Fund | | | 878,757,959 | | | | 39,623,999 | | | | (464,780,788 | ) | | | (425,156,789 | ) | | | — | |
International Equity Fund | | | 960,848,043 | | | | 106,836,835 | | | | (71,073,988 | ) | | | 35,762,847 | | | | — | |
International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | | 351,553,417 | | | | 25,055,935 | | | | (12,718,205 | ) | | | 12,337,730 | | | | — | |
Japan Value Creation Fund | | | 115,689,612 | | | | 11,525,312 | | | | (9,269,569 | ) | | | 2,255,743 | | | | — | |
Quality Cyclicals Fund | | | 61,266,727 | | | | 24,911,133 | | | | (5,718,442 | ) | | | 19,192,691 | | | | — | |
Quality Fund | | | 5,076,484,264 | | | | 4,452,707,578 | | | | (24,748,064 | ) | | | 4,427,959,514 | | | | — | |
Resource Transition Fund | | | 184,169,290 | | | | 2,732,876 | | | | (68,400,811 | ) | | | (65,667,935 | ) | | | — | |
Resources Fund | | | 2,347,834,545 | | | | 273,774,086 | | | | (629,645,362 | ) | | | (355,871,276 | ) | | | — | |
Small Cap Quality Fund | | | 183,910,483 | | | | 24,800,636 | | | | (1,349,687 | ) | | | 23,450,949 | | | | — | |
U.S. Equity Fund | | | 115,904,414 | | | | 22,217,144 | | | | (2,971,059 | ) | | | 19,246,085 | | | | — | |
U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | | 507,152,123 | | | | 52,922,130 | | | | (19,733,715 | ) | | | 33,188,415 | | | | — | |
U.S. Small Cap Value Fund | | | 32,075,454 | | | | 5,400,290 | | | | (2,684,637 | ) | | | 2,715,653 | | | | — | |
The Funds are subject to authoritative guidance related to the accounting and disclosure of uncertain tax positions under U.S. GAAP. A Fund may recognize an income tax liability related to an uncertain tax position under U.S. GAAP when the uncertain tax position has a less than 50% probability that it would be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities, based on technical merits. United States and non-U.S. tax rules (including the interpretation and application of tax laws) are subject to change. The Funds file tax returns and/or adopt certain tax positions in various jurisdictions. Non-U.S. taxes are provided for based on the Funds’ understanding of the prevailing tax rules of the non-U.S. markets in which they invest. Recently enacted tax rules, including interpretations of tax laws and tax legislation/initiatives currently under consideration in various jurisdictions, including the U.S., might affect the way the Funds and their investors are taxed prospectively and/or retroactively. Prior to the expiration of the relevant statutes of limitations, if any, the Funds are subject to examination by U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. jurisdictions with respect to the tax returns they have filed and the tax positions they have adopted. The Funds’ U.S. federal income tax returns are generally subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years after they are filed. State, local and/or non-U.S. tax returns and/or other filings may be subject to examination for different periods, depending upon the tax rules of each applicable jurisdiction. As of February 29, 2024, each Fund has determined that no tax liability is required to be accrued in its financial statements related to uncertain tax positions for any tax years which are subject to examination.
Security transactions and related investment income
Security transactions are accounted for in the financial statements on trade date. For purposes of daily net asset value calculations, the Funds’ policy is that security transactions are generally accounted for on the following business day. GMO may override that policy and a Fund may account for security transactions on trade date if it experiences significant purchases or redemptions or engages in significant portfolio transactions. Dividend income, net of applicable foreign withholding taxes, if any, is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, if later, when a Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions from underlying funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and is adjusted for the amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Principal on inflation-indexed securities is adjusted for inflation/deflation and any increase or decrease is recorded as interest income or investment loss. Coupon income is not recognized on securities for which collection is not expected. Paydown gains and losses on mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, if any, are recorded as components of interest income in the Statements of Operations. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the asset received. In determining the net gain or loss on securities sold, the Funds use the identified cost basis.
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During the year ended February 29, 2024, the Funds did not recognize dividends or foreign withholding on local Russian shares, if any, due to restrictions imposed by the Russian government on dividend payments received by foreign shareholders like the Funds. At this time, no assurance can be given regarding the future payment of outstanding dividends by Russian issuers, the time period during which such Russia’s restrictions will remain in place or on the future ability of foreign shareholders to claim or otherwise gain control over or access to dividends paid.
Expenses and class allocations
Most of the expenses of the Trust are directly attributable to an individual Fund. Generally, common expenses are allocated among the Funds based on, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the relative size of the Funds. Investment income, common expenses, purchase premiums and redemption fees, if any, and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated among the classes of shares of the Funds, if applicable, based on the relative net assets of each class. Shareholder service fees, if any, which are directly attributable to a class of shares, are charged to that class’s operations. In addition, the Funds may incur fees and expenses indirectly as a shareholder in the underlying funds. Because the underlying funds have different expense and fee levels and the Funds may own different proportions of the underlying funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses indirectly incurred by a Fund will vary (see Note 5).
Custodian, Fund Accounting Agent and Transfer Agent
State Street serves as the Funds’ custodian, fund accounting agent and transfer agent. Cash balances maintained at the custodian and transfer agent are held in a Demand Deposit Account and interest income earned, if any, is shown as interest income in the Statements of Operations.
Purchases and redemptions of Fund shares
Purchase premiums and redemption fees (if applicable) are paid to and retained by a Fund to help offset estimated portfolio transaction costs and other related costs (e.g., bid to ask spreads, stamp duties and transfer fees) incurred by the Fund directly or indirectly (e.g., through investments in underlying funds) as a result of an investor’s purchase or redemption by allocating estimated transaction costs to the purchasing or redeeming shareholder. Purchase premiums and redemption fees are paid to and retained by a Fund for the benefit of non-transacting shareholders. Purchase premiums are not charged on reinvestments of dividends or other distributions. Redemption fees apply to all shares of a Fund regardless of how the shares were acquired (e.g., by direct purchase or by reinvestment of dividends or other distributions).
Such fees are recorded as a component of the Funds’ net share transactions. A Fund may impose a new purchase premium and redemption fee or modify existing purchase premium and redemption fees at any time.
If GMO determines that any portion of a cash purchase or redemption, as applicable, is offset by a corresponding cash redemption or purchase occurring on the same day, it ordinarily will waive or reduce the purchase premium or redemption fee with respect to that portion.
As of February 29, 2024, none of the Funds charge a purchase premium or redemption fee. Historical information on purchase premiums and redemption fees are provided in the table below.
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Emerging Markets Fund | | For the period from December 1, 2018 to November 22, 2019, the premium on cash purchases and the fee on cash redemptions were each 0.40% of the amount invested or redeemed. |
Resources Fund | | Prior to March 9, 2020, the premium on cash purchases and the fee on cash redemptions were each 0.30% of the amount invested or redeemed. |
Other matters — Emerging Markets Fund (“EMF”)
Indian regulators alleged in 2002 that EMF violated some conditions under which it was granted permission to operate in India and have restricted some of EMF’s locally held assets pending resolution of the dispute. Although these locally held assets remain the property of EMF, a portion of the assets are not permitted to be withdrawn from EMF’s local custodial account located in India. The amount of restricted assets was INR 262,800,000 (equivalent to $3,169,463) as of February 29, 2024 and is included in Foreign
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currency within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. In recognition of the potential liability and based on management’s estimate of that liability having consulted with counsel, a portion of that amount (INR 65,700,000, equivalent to $792,365) is included as a Miscellaneous payable within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Any costs in respect of this matter will be borne by EMF.
Recently-issued accounting guidance
In June 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued a new Accounting Standards Update 2022-03, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) – Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions” (“ASU 2022-03”). The amendments in ASU 2022-03 apply to all entities that have investments in equity securities measured at fair value that are subject to a contractual sale restriction. The amendments in ASU 2022-03 clarify guidance for fair value measurement of an equity security subject to a contractual sale restriction and establish new disclosure requirements for such equity securities. The amendments in ASU 2022-03 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2023 with early adoption permitted. GMO is currently evaluating the impact, if any, of the new disclosure requirements on the financial statements.
3. | Investment and other risks |
The following chart identifies selected risks associated with each Fund. Risks not marked for a particular Fund may, however, still apply to some extent to that Fund at various times.
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| | Climate Change Fund | | Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | | Emerging Markets Fund | | International Equity Fund | | International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | Japan Value Creation Fund | | Quality Cyclicals Fund | | Quality Fund | | Resource Transition Fund | | Resources Fund | | Small Cap Quality Fund | | U.S. Equity Fund | | U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | U.S. Small Cap Value Fund |
Market Risk –Equities | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Management and Operational Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Focused Investment Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Non-U.S. Investment Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | | | | | | | |
Illiquidity Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Currency Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | | | | | | | |
Smaller Company Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
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| | Climate Change Fund | | Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | | Emerging Markets Fund | | International Equity Fund | | International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | Japan Value Creation Fund | | Quality Cyclicals Fund | | Quality Fund | | Resource Transition Fund | | Resources Fund | | Small Cap Quality Fund | | U.S. Equity Fund | | U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | U.S. Small Cap Value Fund |
Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Derivatives and Short Sales Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Counterparty Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Leveraging Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Commodities Risk | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | X | | X | | | | | | | | |
Large Shareholder Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Fund of Funds Risk | | | | X | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Event-Driven Risk | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | | | | | |
Non-Diversified Funds | | | | X | | | | | | | | X | | | | | | X | | | | | | | | | | |
Investing in mutual funds involves many risks. The risks of investing in a particular Fund depend on the types of investments in its portfolio and the investment strategies GMO employs on its behalf. This section does not describe every possible risk of investing in the Funds. Particular Funds could be subject to additional risks because of the types of investments they make and market conditions, which can change over time. Please see the Funds’ prospectus for more information regarding the risks of investing in the Funds.
Funds that invest in other GMO Funds or other investment companies (collectively, “Underlying Funds”) are exposed to the risks to which the Underlying Funds in which it invests are exposed, as well as the risk that the Underlying Funds will not perform as expected. Therefore, unless otherwise noted, the selected risks summarized below include both direct and indirect risks, and references in this section to investments made by a Fund include those made both directly and indirectly by the Fund.
An investment in a Fund is not a bank deposit and, therefore, is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
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| • | | MARKET RISK — EQUITIES. The market price of an equity in a Fund’s portfolio may decline due to factors affecting the issuer or its industry or the economy and equity markets generally. If a Fund purchases an equity for less than its fundamental fair (or intrinsic) value as assessed by GMO and GMO’s assessment proves to be incorrect, the Fund runs the risk that the market price of the equity will not appreciate or will decline. A Fund also may purchase equities that typically trade at higher multiples of current earnings than other securities, and the market prices of these equities often are more sensitive to changes in future earnings expectations and interest rates than the market prices of equities trading at lower multiples. Declines in stock market prices generally are likely to reduce the net asset value of the Fund’s shares. |
| • | | MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL RISK. Each Fund runs the risk that GMO’s investment techniques will fail to produce intended results. For many Funds, GMO uses quantitative models as part of its investment process. GMO’s models may not accurately predict future market movements. In addition, GMO’s models rely on assumptions and data that are subject to limitations (e.g., inaccuracies, staleness) that could adversely affect their predictive value. The Funds also run the risk that GMO’s assessment of an investment (including a security’s fundamental fair (or intrinsic) value) is wrong or that deficiencies in GMO’s or another service provider’s internal systems or controls will cause losses for the Funds or impair Fund operations. |
| • | | FOCUSED INVESTMENT RISK. Investments focused in countries, regions, asset classes, sectors, industries, currencies or issuers that are subject to the same or similar risk factors and investments whose market prices are closely correlated are subject to higher overall risk than investments that are more diversified or whose market prices are not as closely correlated. A Fund that invests in the securities of a small number of issuers has greater exposure to a decline in the market price of a particular security held by the Fund than if the Fund invested in the securities of a larger number of issuers. |
| • | | NON-U.S. INVESTMENT RISK. The market prices of many non-U.S. securities fluctuate more than those of U.S. securities. Many non-U.S. securities markets are less stable, smaller, less liquid, and less regulated than U.S. securities markets, and the cost of trading in those markets often is higher than in U.S. securities markets. In addition, non-U.S. securities issuers often are not subject to as much regulation as U.S. issuers, and the reporting, recordkeeping, accounting, custody, and auditing standards to which those issuers are subject often are not as rigorous as U.S. standards. In addition, a Fund is subject to taxation by countries other than the United States, including potentially on a retroactive basis, on (i) capital gains it realizes or dividends, interest, or other amounts it realizes or accrues in respect of non-U.S. investments; (ii) transactions in those investments; and (iii) repatriation of proceeds generated from the sale or other disposition of those investments. Also, the Funds need a license to invest directly in securities traded in many non-U.S. securities markets, and a Fund is subject to the risk that its license is terminated or suspended. In some non-U.S. securities markets, prevailing custody and trade settlement practices (e.g., the requirement to pay for securities prior to receipt) expose a Fund to credit and other risks. Further, adverse changes in investment regulations, capital requirements or exchange controls could adversely affect the value of a Fund’s investments. The risks above (such as substantial price fluctuations and market instability, illiquidity and lack of regulation) and other risks (e.g., nationalization, expropriation or other confiscation of assets of non-U.S. issuers, difficulties enforcing legal judgments or contractual rights and geopolitical risks) tend to be higher for investments in the securities of companies tied economically to emerging countries. The economies of emerging countries often depend predominantly on only a few industries or revenues from particular commodities, and often are more volatile than the economies of developed countries. |
| • | | ILLIQUIDITY RISK. Low trading volume, lack of a market maker, large position size or legal restrictions increase the risk that a Fund or an underlying fund is limited or prevented from selling particular securities or closing derivative positions at desirable prices. |
| • | | CURRENCY RISK. Fluctuations in exchange rates can adversely affect the market value of a Fund’s foreign currency holdings and investments denominated in foreign currencies. |
| • | | SMALLER COMPANY RISK. Smaller companies may have limited product lines, markets, or financial resources, lack the competitive strength of larger companies, have less experienced managers or depend on a few key employees. The securities of companies with smaller market capitalizations often are less widely held and trade less frequently and in lesser quantities, and their market prices often fluctuate more, than the securities of companies with larger market capitalizations. |
| • | | MARKET DISRUPTION AND GEOPOLITICAL RISK. Geopolitical and other events (e.g., wars, pandemics, sanctions, terrorism) often disrupt securities markets and adversely affect the general economy or particular economies and markets. Those events, as well as other changes in non-U.S. and U.S. economic and political conditions, could exacerbate other risks or otherwise reduce the value of the Funds’ investments. |
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| • | | DERIVATIVES AND SHORT SALES RISK. The use of derivatives involves the risk that their value may not change as expected relative to changes in the value of the underlying assets, pools of assets, rates, currencies or indices. Derivatives also present other risks, including market risk, illiquidity risk, currency risk, credit risk, leveraging risk, commodities risk and counterparty risk. The market price of an option is affected by many factors, including changes in the market prices or dividend rates of underlying securities (or in the case of indices, the securities in such indices); the time remaining before expiration; changes in interest rates or exchange rates; and changes in the actual or perceived volatility of the relevant index or underlying securities. A Fund typically creates short investment exposure by selling securities short or by taking a derivative position in which the value of the derivative moves in the opposite direction from the price of an underlying asset, pool of assets, rate, currency or index. Specifically, the net asset value of a Fund’s shares will be adversely affected if the equities or other assets that are the subject of a Fund’s short exposures appreciate in value. The risk of loss associated with derivatives that provide short investment exposure and short sales of securities are theoretically unlimited. |
| • | | COUNTERPARTY RISK. A Fund runs the risk that the counterparty to a derivatives contract, a clearing member used by the Fund to hold a cleared derivatives contract, or a borrower of the Fund’s securities is unable or unwilling to make timely settlement payments, return the Fund’s collateral or otherwise honor its obligations. |
| • | | LEVERAGING RISK. The use of derivatives, short sales and securities lending can create leverage. Leverage increases a Fund’s losses when the value of its investments (including derivatives) declines. In addition, a Fund’s portfolio will be leveraged if it exercises its right to delay payment on a redemption, and losses will result if the value of the Fund’s assets declines between the time a redemption request is deemed to be received by a Fund and the time the Fund liquidates assets to meet that request. |
| • | | COMMODITIES RISK. Commodity prices can be extremely volatile, and exposure to commodities can cause the net asset value of a Fund’s shares to decline or fluctuate significantly in a rapid and unpredictable manner. |
| • | | LARGE SHAREHOLDER RISK. To the extent that a large number of shares of a Fund is held by a single shareholder (e.g., an institutional investor or another GMO Fund) or a group of shareholders with a common investment strategy (e.g., GMO asset allocation accounts), the Fund is subject to the risk that a redemption by that shareholder or group will require the Fund to sell securities at disadvantageous prices, disrupt the Fund’s operations, or force the Fund’s liquidation. |
| • | | FUND OF FUNDS RISK. A Fund is indirectly exposed to all of the risks of an investment in the underlying funds in which it invests, including the risk that those underlying funds will not perform as expected. |
| • | | EVENT-DRIVEN RISK. If a Fund purchases securities in anticipation of a proposed merger, acquisition, exchange offer, tender offer, or other similar transaction and that transaction later appears likely to be delayed or unlikely to be consummated or, in fact, is not consummated or is delayed, the market price of the securities purchased by the Fund may decline sharply, resulting in losses to the Fund. The risk/reward payout of event-driven strategies (such as merger arbitrage) typically is asymmetric, with the losses in failed transactions often far exceeding the gains in successful transactions. Event-driven strategies are subject to the risk of overall market movements, and a Fund may experience losses even if a transaction is consummated. |
| • | | NON-DIVERSIFIED FUNDS. The following Funds are non-diversified investment companies under the 1940 Act and therefore a decline in the market price of a particular security held by the Funds may affect the Funds’ performance more than if the Funds were a diversified investment company. |
| • | | Emerging Markets ex-China Fund |
| • | | Japan Value Creation Fund |
| • | | Resource Transition Fund |
4. | Derivative financial instruments |
Derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends on, or is derived from, the value of underlying assets, reference rates, or indices that are used to increase, decrease or adjust elements of the investment exposures of a Fund’s portfolio. Derivatives may relate to securities, interest rates, currencies, currency exchange rates, inflation rates, commodities and indices, and include foreign currency contracts, swap contracts, reverse repurchase agreements, and other exchange-traded and OTC contracts.
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The Funds may use derivatives to gain long investment exposure to securities or other assets. For example, a Fund may use derivatives instead of investing directly in equity securities, including using equity derivatives to maintain equity exposure when it holds cash by “equitizing” its cash balances using futures contracts or other types of derivatives. The Funds also may use currency derivatives (including forward currency contracts, futures contracts, swap contracts and options) to gain exposure to a given currency.
A Fund also may use currency derivatives in an attempt to reduce some aspect of the currency exposure in its portfolio. For these purposes, the Fund may use an instrument denominated in a different currency that GMO believes is highly correlated with the relevant currency.
The Funds may use derivatives in an attempt to adjust elements of their investment exposures to various securities, sectors, markets, indices, and currencies without actually having to sell existing investments or make new direct investments. For example, if a Fund holds a large proportion of stocks of companies in a particular sector and GMO believes that stocks of companies in another sector will outperform those stocks, the Fund might use a short futures contract on an appropriate index (to synthetically “sell” a portion of the Fund’s portfolio) in combination with a long futures contract on another index (to synthetically “buy” exposure to that index). In adjusting its investment exposures, a Fund also may use currency derivatives in an attempt to adjust its currency exposure, seeking currency exposure that is different (in some cases, significantly different) from the currencies in which its equities are traded.
The Funds may use derivatives to effect transactions intended as substitutes for securities lending.
Each of the Funds may have investment exposures in excess of its net assets (i.e. the Fund may be leveraged).
A Fund’s foreign currency exposure may differ significantly from the currencies in which its equities are traded.
Certain derivatives transactions that may be used by the Funds, including certain interest rate swaps and certain credit default index swaps, are required to be transacted through a central clearing organization. The Funds hold cleared derivatives transactions, if any, through clearing members, who are members of derivatives clearing houses. Certain other derivatives, including futures and certain options, are transacted on exchanges. The Funds hold exchange-traded derivatives through clearing brokers that are typically members of the exchanges. In contrast to bilateral derivatives transactions, following a period of advance notice to the Fund, clearing brokers generally can require termination of existing cleared or exchange-traded derivatives transactions at any time and increases in margin above the margin that it required at the beginning of a transaction. Clearing houses and exchanges also have broad rights to increase margin requirements for existing transactions and to terminate transactions. Any such increase or termination could interfere with the ability of a Fund to pursue its investment strategy. Also, a Fund is subject to execution risk if it enters into a derivatives transaction that is required to be cleared (or that GMO expects to be cleared), and no clearing member is willing or able to clear the transaction on the Fund’s behalf. In that case, the transaction might have to be terminated, and the Fund could lose some or all of the benefit of any increase in the value of the transaction after the time of the transaction.
The use of derivatives involves risks that are in addition to, and potentially greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other more traditional assets. See “Investment and other risks” above for further information.
For Funds that held derivatives during the year ended February 29, 2024, the following table shows how the Fund used these derivatives (marked with an X):
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Type of Derivative and Objective for Use | | Emerging Markets Fund | | International Equity Fund | | International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | U.S. Equity Fund | | U.S. Small Cap Value Fund |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | |
Adjust exposure to certain securities markets | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Maintain the diversity and liquidity of the portfolio | | | | X | | X | | X | | X |
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Futures contracts
The Funds may purchase and sell futures contracts. A futures contract is a contract that obligates the holder to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined delivery price at a specified time in the future. Some futures contracts are net (cash) settled. Upon entering into a futures contract, a Fund is required to deposit cash, U.S. government and agency obligations or other liquid assets with the futures clearing broker in accordance with the initial margin requirements of the broker or exchange. Futures contracts are generally valued at the settlement price established at the close of business each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded (and if the futures are traded outside the U.S. and the market for such futures is closed prior to the close of the NYSE due to time zone differences, the values will be adjusted, to the extent practicable and available, based on inputs from an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees to reflect estimated valuation changes through the NYSE close). The value of each of the Fund’s futures contracts is marked-to-market daily and an appropriate payable or receivable for the change in value (“variation margin”) is recorded by each Fund. The payable or receivable is settled on the following business day. Gains or losses are recognized but not accounted for as realized until the contracts expire or are closed. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin as recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Under some circumstances, futures exchanges may establish daily limits on the amount that the price of a futures contract can vary from the previous day’s settlement price, thereby effectively preventing liquidation of unfavorable positions. Futures contracts expose the Funds to the risk that they may not be able to enter into a closing transaction due to an illiquid market. Futures contracts outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
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As provided by U.S. GAAP, the table below is based on market values or unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) rather than the notional amounts of derivatives. Changes to market values of reference asset(s) will tend to have a greater impact on the Funds (with correspondingly greater risk) the greater the notional amount. For further information on notional amounts, see the Schedule of Investments.
The following is a summary of the valuations of derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure.
The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of February 29, 2024 and the Statements of Operations for the year ended February 29, 2024^:
The risks referenced in the tables below are not intended to be inclusive of all risks. Please see the “Investment and other risks” and “Portfolio valuation” sections for a further discussion of risks.
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| | Equity Contracts | |
Emerging Markets Fund | | | | |
Asset Derivatives | | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts¤ | | $ | 836,785 | |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | 836,785 | |
| | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | (2,041,780 | ) |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | (2,041,780 | ) |
| | | | |
Change in Net Appreciation (Depreciation) on | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 1,858,679 | |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | 1,858,679 | |
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| | Equity Contracts | |
International Equity Fund | | | | |
Asset Derivatives | | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts¤ | | $ | 349,013 | |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | 349,013 | |
| | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 115,115 | |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | 115,115 | |
| | | | |
Change in Net Appreciation (Depreciation) on | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 701,124 | |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | 701,124 | |
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International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 15,210 | |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | 15,210 | |
| | | | |
Change in Net Appreciation (Depreciation) on | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | (2,645 | ) |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | (2,645 | ) |
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U.S. Equity Fund | | | | |
Asset Derivatives | | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts¤ | | $ | 15,957 | |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | 15,957 | |
| | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 366,473 | |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | 366,473 | |
| | | | |
Change in Net Appreciation (Depreciation) on | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | (33,957 | ) |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | (33,957 | ) |
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U.S. Small Cap Value Fund | | | | |
Asset Derivatives | | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts¤ | | $ | 27,739 | |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | 27,739 | |
| | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 43,230 | |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | 43,230 | |
| | | | |
Change in Net Appreciation (Depreciation) on | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | 13,728 | |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | 13,728 | |
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^ | Because the Funds recognize changes in value through the Statements of Operations, they do not qualify for hedge accounting under authoritative guidance for derivative instruments. The Funds’ investments in derivatives may represent an economic hedge; however, they are considered to be non-hedge transactions for the purpose of these tables. |
¤ | The table includes cumulative unrealized appreciation/depreciation of futures and value of cleared swap contracts, if any, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Year end variation margin on open futures and cleared swap contracts, if any, is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
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Certain Funds are party to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements, Global Master Repurchase Agreements, Master Securities Loan Agreements or other similar types of agreements (collectively, “Master Agreements”) that generally govern the terms of OTC derivative transactions, repurchase agreements, reverse repurchase agreements and securities loans. The Master Agreements may include collateral posting terms and set-off provisions that apply in the event of a default and/or termination event. Upon the occurrence of such an event, including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty, the Master Agreements may permit the non-defaulting party to calculate a single net payment to close out applicable transactions. However, there is no guarantee that the terms of a Master Agreement will be enforceable; for example, when bankruptcy or insolvency laws impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset. Additionally, the set-off and netting provisions of a Master Agreement may not extend to the obligations of the counterparty’s affiliates or across varying types of transactions. Because no such event has occurred, the Funds do not presently have a legally enforceable right of set-off and these amounts have not been offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Termination events may also include a decline in the net assets of a Fund below a certain level over a specified period of time and may entitle a counterparty to elect an early termination of all the transactions under the Master Agreement with that counterparty. Such an election by one or more of the counterparties could have a material adverse impact on a Fund’s operations. For more information about other uncertainties and risks, see “Investments and other risks” above.
For financial reporting purposes, in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities any cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of the Funds is reported as Due from broker and any cash collateral received from the counterparty is reported as Due to broker. Any non-cash collateral pledged by the Funds is noted in the Schedules of Investments. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities generally show derivative assets and derivative liabilities (regardless of whether they are subject to netting arrangements) on a gross basis, which reflects the full risks and exposures of the Fund prior to netting. See Note 2 for information on repurchase agreements, reverse repurchase agreements and securities loans held by the Funds at February 29, 2024, if any.
The average derivative activity of notional amounts (futures contracts), based on absolute values, at each month-end, was as follows for the year ended February 29, 2024:
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Fund Name | | Futures Contracts ($) | |
Emerging Markets Fund | | | 30,482,800 | |
International Equity Fund | | | 8,273,865 | |
International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | | 35,384 | |
U.S. Equity Fund | | | 2,222,797 | |
U.S. Small Cap Value Fund | | | 144,442 | |
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5. | Fees and other transactions with affiliates |
GMO receives a management fee for the services it provides to each Fund. Management fees are paid monthly at the annual rate equal to the percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets set forth in the table below:
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| | Climate Change Fund | | | Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | | | Emerging Markets Fund | | | International Equity Fund | | | International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | | Japan Value Creation Fund | | | Quality Cyclicals Fund | | | Quality Fund | | | Resource Transition Fund | | | Resources Fund | | | Small Cap Quality Fund | | | U.S. Equity Fund | | | U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | | U.S. Small Cap Value Fund | |
Management Fee | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.65 | %(a) | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.33 | % | | | 0.33 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.31 | % | | | 0.31 | % | | | 0.31 | % |
(a) | Prior to June 30, 2020, GMO contractually agreed to reduce its annual management fee from 0.75% to 0.65%. |
In addition, each class of shares of certain Funds pays GMO directly or indirectly a shareholder service fee for providing client services and reporting, such as performance information, client account information, personal and electronic access to Fund information, access to analysis and explanations of Fund reports, and assistance in maintaining and correcting client-related information. Shareholder service fees are paid monthly at the annual rate equal to the percentage of each applicable Class’s average daily net assets set forth in the table below:
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Fund Name | | Class II | | | Class III | | | Class IV | | | Class V | | | Class VI | | | Class R6 | | | Class I | |
Climate Change Fund | | | | | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.10 | %* | | | 0.085 | %* | | | 0.055 | %* | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.15 | % |
Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | | | 0.22 | %* | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.105 | %* | | | 0.085 | %* | | | 0.055 | % | | | 0.22 | %* | | | 0.22 | %* |
Emerging Markets Fund | | | 0.22 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.105 | %* | | | 0.085 | %* | | | 0.055 | % | | | 0.22 | % | | | 0.22 | % |
International Equity Fund | | | 0.22 | %* | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.09 | % | | | | | | | | | | | 0.22 | %* | | | 0.22 | % |
International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | | | | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | | | | | | | | | 0.15 | %* | | | 0.15 | % |
Japan Value Creation Fund | | | | | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.10 | %* | | | 0.085 | %* | | | 0.055 | % | | | 0.15 | %* | | | 0.15 | % |
Quality Cyclicals Fund | | | | | | | 0.15 | %* | | | 0.105 | %* | | | 0.085 | %* | | | 0.055 | % | | | 0.15 | %* | | | 0.15 | % |
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Fund Name | | Class II | | | Class III | | | Class IV | | | Class V | | | Class VI | | | Class R6 | | | Class I | |
Quality Fund | | | | | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.105 | % | | | 0.085 | %* | | | 0.055 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.15 | % |
Resource Transition Fund | | | | | | | 0.15 | %* | | | 0.10 | %* | | | 0.085 | %* | | | 0.055 | % | | | 0.15 | %* | | | 0.15 | %* |
Resources Fund | | | | | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.085 | %* | | | 0.055 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.15 | % |
Small Cap Quality Fund | | | | | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.10 | %* | | | 0.085 | %* | | | 0.055 | % | | | 0.15 | %* | | | 0.15 | % |
U.S. Equity Fund | | | | | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.10 | %* | | | 0.085 | %* | | | 0.055 | % | | | 0.15 | %* | | | 0.15 | %* |
U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | | | | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.085 | %* | | | 0.055 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.15 | % |
U.S. Small Cap Value Fund | | | | | | | 0.15 | %* | | | 0.10 | %* | | | 0.085 | %* | | | 0.055 | % | | | 0.15 | %* | | | 0.15 | %* |
* | Class is offered but has no shareholders as of February 29, 2024. |
GMO has contractually agreed to reimburse Emerging Markets Fund for “Specified Operating Expenses” (as defined below). For U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund, International Equity Fund, International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Japan Value Creation Fund, Quality Cyclicals Fund, and U.S. Equity Fund, GMO has contractually agreed to reimburse the Fund for the portion of its “Specified Operating Expenses” (as defined below) that exceed 0.02% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. For Resources Fund and U.S. Small Cap Value Fund, GMO has contractually agreed to reimburse the Fund for the portion of its “Specified Operating Expenses” (as defined below) that exceed 0.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Any such reimbursements are paid to a Fund concurrently with the Fund’s payment of management fees to GMO.
Subject to the exclusions noted below, “Specified Operating Expenses” means: audit expenses, fund accounting expenses, pricing service expenses, expenses of non-investment related tax services, transfer agency expenses (excluding, in the case of Class I shares, any amounts paid for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries for the benefit of Class I shareholders), expenses of non-investment related legal services provided to the Funds by or at the direction of GMO, organizational and start-up expenses, federal securities law filing expenses, printing expenses, state and federal registration fees and custody expenses. In the case of Emerging Markets Fund, “Specified Operating Expenses” does not include custody expenses.
With respect to Climate Change Fund, Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Quality Fund, Resource Transition Fund and Small Cap Quality Fund, GMO has contractually agreed to waive its fees with respect to and/or reimburse each Fund to the extent that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses (after applying all other contractual and voluntary expense limitation arrangements in effect at the time) exceed the following amounts for each class of shares, in each case representing the average daily net assets for the indicated class of shares (each, an “Expense Cap”). The Expense Cap for Climate Change Fund is 0.77% for Class III shares; 0.72% for Class IV shares; 0.705% for Class V shares; 0.675% for Class VI shares; 0.77% for Class R6 shares; and 0.77% for Class I shares. The Expense Cap for Emerging Markets ex-China Fund is 0.85% for Class II shares; 0.80% for Class III shares; 0.75%for Class IV shares; 0.70% for Class V shares; 0.67% for Class VI shares; 0.85% for Class R6 shares; and 0.85% for Class I shares. The Expense Cap for Quality Fund is 0.50% for Class III shares; 0.455% for Class IV shares; 0.435% for Class V shares; 0.405% for Class VI shares; 0.49% for Class R6 shares; and 0.49% for Class I shares. The Expense Cap for Resource Transition Fund is 0.95% for Class III shares; 0.90% for Class IV shares; 0.885% for Class V shares; 0.855% for Class VI shares; 0.95% for Class R6 shares; and 0.95% for Class I shares. The Expense Cap for Small Cap Quality Fund is 0.75% for Class III shares; 0.70% for Class IV shares; 0.685% for Class V shares; 0.655% for Class VI shares; 0.75% for Class R6 shares; and 0.75% for Class I shares. Fees and expenses of the “non-interested” Trustees and legal counsel to the “non-interested” Trustees, investment-related costs (such as brokerage commissions, interest, and acquired fund fees and expenses), payments out of assets attributable to Class I shares for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries, taxes, litigation and indemnification expenses, judgments, and other extraordinary or non-recurring expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund’s business (“Excluded Expenses”), are excluded from the Expense Cap.
GMO is permitted to recover from Climate Change Fund, Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Resources Fund and U.S. Small Cap Value Fund on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne or reimbursed pursuant to an Expense Cap (whether through reduction of its fees or otherwise) to the extent that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses (excluding Excluded Expenses) later fall below that Expense Cap or any lower expense limit in effect when GMO seeks to recover the expenses. The Fund, however, is not obligated to pay any such amount more than three years after GMO bore or reimbursed an expense. Any such recovery will not cause the Fund to exceed the Expense Caps set forth above or any lower expense limits as is in effect at the time GMO seeks to recover expenses.
For the year ended February 29, 2024, GMO did not recoup any previously recorded waivers and/or reimbursements.
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On February 29, 2024, the waivers and/or reimbursements subject to possible future recoupment are as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiring the year ending February 28, 2025 | | | Expiring the year ending February 28, 2026 | | | Expiring the year ending February 28, 2027 | |
Climate Change Fund, Class III | | $ | 105,427 | | | $ | 138,441 | | | $ | 143,124 | |
Climate Change Fund, Class R6 | | $ | 37,789 | | | $ | 65,464 | | | $ | 76,390 | |
Climate Change Fund, Class I | | $ | 84,286 | | | $ | 172,425 | | | $ | 140,261 | |
Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Class III | | $ | 1,152 | | | $ | 12,927 | | | $ | 34,737 | |
Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Class VI | | $ | 240,690 | | | $ | 312,667 | | | $ | 310,278 | |
U.S. Small Cap Value Fund, Class VI | | | — | | | | — | | | $ | 52,412 | |
For each Fund that pays GMO a management fee and shareholder service fee, GMO has contractually agreed to waive or reduce the Fund’s management fee and shareholder service fee, to the extent necessary to offset the management fees and shareholder service fees paid to GMO that are directly or indirectly borne by the Fund or a class of shares of the Fund as a result of the Fund’s direct or indirect investments in other series of GMO Trust. Management fees and shareholder service fees will not be waived below zero.
In addition, for Emerging Markets Fund, GMO has contractually agreed to waive the shareholder service fees charged to each class of shares of the Fund to the extent necessary to prevent the shareholder service fees paid by the class from exceeding the following amounts of the class’s average daily net assets: 0.20% for Class II shares, 0.15% for Class III shares, 0.10% for Class IV shares, 0.05% for Class V shares, 0.02% for Class VI shares, 0.20% for Class R6 shares and 0.20% for Class I shares.
GMO has contractually agreed to waive its fees with respect to and/or reimburse Class I shares of each Fund, except Small Cap Quality Fund and Emerging Markets Fund, to the extent that amounts paid by the Fund out of the net assets attributable to Class I shares for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries for the benefit of Class I assets exceed 0.10% of such Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I shares.
For Emerging Markets Fund, GMO has contractually agreed to waive its fees with respect to and/or reimburse Class I assets to the extent that amounts paid by the Fund out of the net assets attributable to Class I shares for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries for the benefit of Class I shareholders exceed 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class I shares.
For Small Cap Quality Fund, GMO has contractually agreed to waive its fees with respect to and/or reimburse Class I shares for the amounts paid by the Fund out of the net assets attributable to Class I shares to financial intermediaries for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided with respect to Class I shareholders.
These contractual waivers and reimbursements will continue through at least June 30, 2024 for each Fund unless the Funds’ Board of Trustees authorizes their modification or termination or reduces the fee rates paid to GMO under the Fund’s management contract or servicing and supplemental support agreement.
Sub-Transfer Agent/Recordkeeping Payments
Class II, III, IV, V, VI and R6 shares are not subject to payments to third parties for sub-transfer agent, recordkeeping and other administrative services. GMO may, on a case-by-case basis, make payments for sub-transfer agent, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries for the benefit of shareholders of these classes. Any such payments are made by GMO out of its own resources and are not an additional charge to a Fund or the holders of Class II, III, IV, V, VI or Class R6 shares. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing a financial intermediary to recommend a Fund over another investment.
Class I shares are subject to payments for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries for the benefit of holders of Class I shares through an account maintained by a third party platform or intermediary. These services are not primarily intended to result in the sale of Fund shares but instead to provide ongoing services with respect to holders of Class I shares through a third-party platform or intermediary. Because payments for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services are paid out of a Fund’s Class I assets on an ongoing basis, over time they will increase the cost of an
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investment in Class I shares. In addition, GMO may, on a case-by-case basis, make payments for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries with respect to shareholders of Class I shares. Any such payments will be made by GMO out of its own resources and will not be an additional charge to a Fund or the holders of Class I shares. Any such payments will create a conflict of interest by influencing a financial intermediary to recommend a Fund over another investment.
The Funds’ portion of the fees paid by the Trust to the Trust’s independent Trustees and their legal counsel and any agents unaffiliated with GMO during the year ended February 29, 2024 is shown in the table below and is included in the Statements of Operations.
| | | | |
Fund Name | | Independent Trustees and their legal counsel ($) | |
Climate Change Fund | | | 52,094 | |
Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | | | 14,210 | |
Emerging Markets Fund | | | 40,301 | |
International Equity Fund | | | 62,906 | |
International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | | 11,393 | |
Japan Value Creation Fund | | | 6,272 | |
Quality Cyclicals Fund | | | 4,172 | |
Quality Fund | | | 441,910 | |
Resource Transition Fund | | | 22,908 | |
Resources Fund | | | 108,156 | |
Small Cap Quality Fund | | | 4,415 | |
U.S. Equity Fund | | | 13,334 | |
U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | | 21,509 | |
U.S. Small Cap Value Fund | | | 2,181 | |
Certain Funds incur fees and expenses indirectly as a shareholder in the underlying funds. For the year ended February 29, 2024, the Funds below had indirect fees and expenses greater than 0.01% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
| | | | |
Fund Name | | Total Indirect Expenses | |
Emerging Markets Fund | | | 0.012 | % |
International Equity Fund | | | 0.005 | % |
The Funds are permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to other GMO Trust funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Trustees. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by a Fund from or to another GMO Trust fund complies with rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each transaction is effectuated at the current market price. During the year ended February 29, 2024, the Funds did not engage in these transactions.
6. | Purchases and sales of securities |
Cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and including GMO U.S. Treasury Fund, if applicable, for the year ended February 29, 2024 are noted in the table below:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Purchases ($) | | | Purchases ($) | | | Sales ($) | | | Sales ($) | |
Fund Name | | U.S. Government Securities | | | Investments (Non-U.S. Government Securities) | | | U.S. Government Securities | | | Investments (Non-U.S. Government Securities) | |
Climate Change Fund | | | — | | | | 1,131,280,316 | | | | — | | | | 1,071,399,074 | |
Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | | | — | | | | 292,377,111 | | | | — | | | | 355,001,331 | |
Emerging Markets Fund | | | 2,001,684 | | | | 897,526,695 | | | | 4,301,423 | | | | 1,337,600,450 | |
International Equity Fund | | | — | | | | 921,494,750 | | | | 2,997,771 | | | | 1,386,404,608 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Purchases ($) | | | Purchases ($) | | | Sales ($) | | | Sales ($) | |
Fund Name | | U.S. Government Securities | | | Investments (Non-U.S. Government Securities) | | | U.S. Government Securities | | | Investments (Non-U.S. Government Securities) | |
International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | | — | | | | 529,896,554 | | | | — | | | | 217,455,354 | |
Japan Value Creation Fund | | | — | | | | 35,278,546 | | | | — | | | | 47,523,707 | |
Quality Cyclicals Fund | | | — | | | | 24,912,753 | | | | — | | | | 24,476,695 | |
Quality Fund | | | — | | | | 2,786,313,397 | | | | — | | | | 2,414,357,342 | |
Resource Transition Fund | | | — | | | | 327,055,630 | | | | — | | | | 557,525,700 | |
Resources Fund | | | — | | | | 2,535,603,380 | | | | — | | | | 2,008,290,958 | |
Small Cap Quality Fund | | | — | | | | 173,575,537 | | | | — | | | | 54,119,281 | |
U.S. Equity Fund | | | 350,050 | | | | 206,646,179 | | | | — | | | | 353,329,633 | |
U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | | — | | | | 605,990,330 | | | | — | | | | 399,179,305 | |
U.S. Small Cap Value Fund | | | — | | | | 29,072,245 | | | | — | | | | 27,391,683 | |
Included in the table above are cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities for in-kind transactions, excluding short-term investments, if any, in accordance with U.S. GAAP for the year ended February 29, 2024. In-kind purchases and sales of securities, including short-term investments, if any, and net realized gains/(losses) attributed to redemption in-kind transactions, if any, are noted in the table below:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund Name | | In-Kind Purchases ($) | | | In-Kind Sales ($) | | | Net realized gains/(losses) attributed to redemption in-kind transactions ($) | |
Resource Transition Fund | | | — | | | | 7,253,856 | * | | | (4,516,128 | ) |
* | The redemption in-kind was redeemed by an affiliate. |
In the normal course of business the Funds enter into contracts with third-party service providers that contain a variety of representations and warranties and that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as it involves possible future claims that may or may not be made against the Funds. Based on experience, GMO is of the view that the risk of loss to the Funds in connection with the Funds’ indemnification obligations is remote; however, there can be no assurance that such obligations will not result in material liabilities that adversely affect the Funds.
8. | Principal shareholders as of February 29, 2024 |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of shareholders that held more than 10% of the outstanding shares of | | | Percentage of outstanding shares of the Fund held by those shareholders owning greater than 10% of the outstanding shares of | |
Fund Name | | the Fund | | | the Fund | |
Climate Change Fund | | | 1 | | | | 15.68 | % |
Emerging Markets ex-China Fund* | | | 4 | § | | | 63.76 | % |
Emerging Markets Fund | | | 2 | # | | | 37.47 | % |
International Equity Fund | | | 4 | § | | | 82.86 | % |
International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | | 3 | # | | | 56.01 | % |
Japan Value Creation Fund | | | 5 | § | | | 71.05 | % |
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| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Percentage of | |
| | | | | outstanding shares of | |
| | Number of | | | the Fund held by those | |
| | shareholders that held | | | shareholders owning | |
| | more than 10% of the | | | greater than 10% of the | |
| | outstanding shares of | | | outstanding shares of | |
Fund Name | | the Fund | | | the Fund | |
Quality Cyclicals Fund | | | 3 | # | | | 82.20 | % |
Quality Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
Resource Transition Fund | | | 1 | | | | 99.91 | % |
Resources Fund | | | 2 | | | | 31.39 | % |
Small Cap Quality Fund | | | 2 | ‡ | | | 68.32 | % |
U.S. Equity Fund | | | 4 | # | | | 81.32 | % |
U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | | 4 | ‡ | | | 74.22 | % |
U.S. Small Cap Value Fund | | | 3 | # | | | 93.48 | % |
* | The Fund’s outstanding shares were owned by 10 or more shareholders as of February 29, 2024. |
§ | Three of the shareholders are other funds of the Trust. |
# | Two of the shareholders are other funds of the Trust. |
‡ | One of the shareholders is another fund of the Trust. |
The Declaration of Trust permits each Fund to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest (without par value). Transactions in the Funds’ shares were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Climate Change Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 4,928,747 | | | $ | 121,543,060 | | | | 2,293,579 | | | $ | 63,698,181 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 152,767 | | | | 3,386,848 | | | | 270,003 | | | | 6,770,829 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (2,483,387 | ) | | | (58,764,596 | ) | | | (1,296,895 | ) | | | (36,085,920 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 2,598,127 | | | $ | 66,165,312 | | | | 1,266,687 | | | $ | 34,383,090 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,161,637 | | | $ | 52,446,031 | | | | 2,750,968 | | | $ | 77,763,896 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 68,895 | | | | 1,523,947 | | | | 119,945 | | | | 3,035,164 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (269,222 | ) | | | (6,185,255 | ) | | | (335,884 | ) | | | (9,419,582 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 1,961,310 | | | $ | 47,784,723 | | | | 2,535,029 | | | $ | 71,379,478 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 5,176,736 | | | $ | 131,330,450 | | | | 8,677,070 | | | $ | 250,563,272 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 86,033 | | | | 1,904,763 | | | | 306,421 | | | | 7,654,596 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (8,314,724 | ) | | | (196,955,843 | ) | | | (4,649,309 | ) | | | (124,996,444 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (3,051,955 | ) | | $ | (63,720,630 | ) | | | 4,334,182 | | | $ | 133,221,424 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 587,184 | | | $ | 8,835,870 | | | | 1,226,028 | | | $ | 16,900,000 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 92,339 | | | | 1,366,725 | | | | 58,596 | | | | 759,928 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (139,841 | ) | | | (2,042,000 | ) | | | (31,508 | ) | | | (420,000 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 539,682 | | | $ | 8,160,595 | | | | 1,253,116 | | | $ | 17,239,928 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 865,927 | | | $ | 12,573,776 | | | | 7,082,596 | | | $ | 99,117,301 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 904,080 | | | | 13,372,652 | | | | 1,038,893 | | | | 13,467,979 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (6,086,616 | ) | | | (86,145,375 | ) | | | (8,104,086 | ) | | | (111,115,582 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (4,316,609 | ) | | $ | (60,198,947 | ) | | | 17,403 | | | $ | 1,469,698 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I:(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | $ | 5 | | | | 1 | | | $ | 15 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (27 | ) | | | (390 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (27 | ) | | $ | (385 | ) | | | 1 | | | $ | 15 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Emerging Markets Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class II: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 6,109 | | | $ | 140,609 | | | | 1,277,650 | | | $ | 30,440,000 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 281,533 | | | | 6,070,178 | | | | 291,417 | | | | 6,477,785 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (1,783,476 | ) | | | (40,087,723 | ) | | | (3,438,032 | ) | | | (84,610,630 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (1,495,834 | ) | | $ | (33,876,936 | ) | | | (1,868,965 | ) | | $ | (47,692,845 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | $ | — | | | | 390,168 | | | $ | 10,000,000 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 144 | | | | 3,096 | | | | 162,785 | | | | 3,655,845 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (1,778 | ) | | | (40,709 | ) | | | (9,483,449 | ) | | | (214,652,448 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (1,634 | ) | | $ | (37,613 | ) | | | (8,930,496 | ) | | $ | (200,996,603 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 959,991 | | | $ | 21,254,880 | | | | 5,482,286 | | | $ | 139,068,333 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,499,285 | | | | 31,703,898 | | | | 2,643,339 | | | | 58,261,285 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (19,426,983 | ) | | | (417,542,724 | ) | | | (22,625,062 | ) | | | (523,227,468 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (16,967,707 | ) | | $ | (364,583,946 | ) | | | (14,499,437 | ) | | $ | (325,897,850 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 61,033 | | | $ | 1,375,055 | | | | 330,449 | | | $ | 8,182,854 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 38,926 | | | | 839,644 | | | | 67,172 | | | | 1,501,438 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (87,370 | ) | | | (1,973,920 | ) | | | (1,242,779 | ) | | | (28,551,548 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 12,589 | | | $ | 240,779 | | | | (845,158 | ) | | $ | (18,867,256 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 538,017 | | | $ | 11,907,329 | | | | 4,488,230 | | | $ | 101,205,649 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 211,434 | | | | 4,545,344 | | | | 305,559 | | | | 6,768,479 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (1,962,574 | ) | | | (44,447,160 | ) | | | (4,854,907 | ) | | | (109,001,214 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (1,213,123 | ) | | $ | (27,994,487 | ) | | | (61,118 | ) | | $ | (1,027,086 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
International Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class II:(b) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 218 | | | $ | 4,872 | | | | 3,425 | | | $ | 69,812 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (216,797 | ) | | | (4,852,623 | ) | | | (34,224 | ) | | | (706,423 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (216,579 | ) | | $ | (4,847,751 | ) | | | (30,799 | ) | | $ | (636,611 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 866,111 | | | $ | 19,500,748 | | | | 2,704,405 | | | $ | 57,352,993 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,165,380 | | | | 25,954,707 | | | | 652,563 | | | | 13,506,456 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (3,529,602 | ) | | | (78,958,215 | ) | | | (2,014,765 | ) | | | (41,365,309 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (1,498,111 | ) | | $ | (33,502,760 | ) | | | 1,342,203 | | | $ | 29,494,140 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,571,111 | | | $ | 35,047,057 | | | | 2,432,877 | | | $ | 47,902,468 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,952,153 | | | | 43,445,461 | | | | 2,465,511 | | | | 50,894,941 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (21,523,916 | ) | | | (482,062,349 | ) | | | (29,069,183 | ) | | | (625,692,598 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (18,000,652 | ) | | $ | (403,569,831 | ) | | | (24,170,795 | ) | | $ | (526,895,189 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 85,383 | | | $ | 1,931,989 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 13,526 | | | | 301,943 | | | | 5,087 | | | | 105,835 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (25,273 | ) | | | (571,778 | ) | | | (6,920 | ) | | | (155,015 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 73,636 | | | $ | 1,662,154 | | | | (1,833 | ) | | $ | (49,180 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 21,447,944 | | | $ | 293,160,311 | | | | 1,278,438 | | | $ | 17,610,421 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 82,398 | | | | 1,138,934 | | | | 19,213 | | | | 234,924 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (20,026,586 | ) | | | (278,733,949 | ) | | | (1,189,473 | ) | | | (14,788,808 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 1,503,756 | | | $ | 15,565,296 | | | | 108,178 | | | $ | 3,056,537 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV:(c) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 22,336,222 | | | $ | 311,414,817 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 542,391 | | | | 7,501,263 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shares repurchased | | | (1,293,252 | ) | | | (17,550,794 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 21,585,361 | | | $ | 301,365,286 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I:(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 3,645 | | | $ | 50,735 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 103 | | | | 1,431 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 3,748 | | | $ | 52,166 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Japan Value Creation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 34,390 | | | $ | 620,960 | | | | 619,507 | | | $ | 11,000,000 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 67,263 | | | | 1,239,649 | | | | 86,864 | | | | 1,377,552 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (95,894 | ) | | | (1,790,000 | ) | | | (436,366 | ) | | | (8,137,284 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 5,759 | | | $ | 70,609 | | | | 270,005 | | | $ | 4,240,268 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 282,438 | | | $ | 5,127,909 | | | | 959,693 | | | $ | 15,667,481 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 192,450 | | | | 3,547,260 | | | | 384,538 | | | | 6,098,598 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (1,091,718 | ) | | | (19,474,661 | ) | | | (3,282,287 | ) | | | (55,622,608 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (616,830 | ) | | $ | (10,799,492 | ) | | | (1,938,056 | ) | | $ | (33,856,529 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 242,633 | | | $ | 4,488,208 | | | | 50,299 | | | $ | 859,951 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 10,457 | | | | 192,447 | | | | 7,979 | | | | 126,318 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (19,016 | ) | | | (355,304 | ) | | | (124,158 | ) | | | (2,050,229 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 234,074 | | | $ | 4,325,351 | | | | (65,880 | ) | | $ | (1,063,960 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Quality Cyclicals Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 219,272 | | | $ | 4,653,769 | | | | 67,181 | | | $ | 1,423,995 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 307,469 | | | | 6,689,237 | | | | 603,708 | | | | 12,448,036 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (180,207 | ) | | | (3,839,780 | ) | | | (2,996,166 | ) | | | (68,150,996 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 346,534 | | | $ | 7,503,226 | | | | (2,325,277 | ) | | $ | (54,278,965 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 11,778 | | | $ | 248,000 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 722 | | | | 15,534 | | | | 390 | | | | 8,044 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (1,312 | ) | | | (29,564 | ) | | | (390 | ) | | | (8,044 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 11,188 | | | $ | 233,970 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Quality Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 14,719,815 | | | $ | 423,470,102 | | | | 29,027,931 | | | $ | 707,656,996 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 3,780,780 | | | | 106,276,461 | | | | 10,035,515 | | | | 241,386,991 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (36,346,641 | ) | | | (989,890,968 | ) | | | (24,430,061 | ) | | | (628,377,759 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (17,846,046 | ) | | $ | (460,144,405 | ) | | | 14,633,385 | | | $ | 320,666,228 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 21,299,235 | | | $ | 611,270,284 | | | | 8,731,142 | | | $ | 219,481,613 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,049,139 | | | | 29,589,721 | | | | 3,610,473 | | | | 87,058,631 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (6,845,785 | ) | | | (205,269,866 | ) | | | (27,218,142 | ) | | | (660,313,180 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 15,502,589 | | | $ | 435,590,139 | | | | (14,876,527 | ) | | $ | (353,772,936 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Quality Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 5,298,130 | | | $ | 150,320,151 | | | | 16,844,643 | | | $ | 424,865,852 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 3,906,723 | | | | 109,799,017 | | | | 11,765,228 | | | | 282,951,395 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (10,085,147 | ) | | | (278,817,484 | ) | | | (58,380,318 | )(e) | | | (1,473,456,086 | )(e) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (880,294 | ) | | $ | (18,698,316 | ) | | | (29,770,447 | ) | | $ | (765,638,839 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 8,185,141 | | | $ | 230,079,093 | | | | 17,754,787 | | | $ | 434,999,443 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,294,825 | | | | 36,344,537 | | | | 2,148,260 | | | | 51,549,418 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (5,015,912 | ) | | | (139,452,617 | ) | | | (5,557,361 | ) | | | (139,787,047 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 4,464,054 | | | $ | 126,971,013 | | | | 14,345,686 | | | $ | 346,761,814 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 27,500,309 | | | $ | 758,644,673 | | | | 7,697,744 | | | $ | 194,255,441 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,302,713 | | | | 36,521,713 | | | | 1,845,669 | | | | 44,276,266 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (8,433,638 | ) | | | (231,171,385 | ) | | | (6,232,234 | ) | | | (154,702,220 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 20,369,384 | | | $ | 563,995,001 | | | | 3,311,179 | | | $ | 83,829,487 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Resource Transition Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI:(f) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 7,887 | | | $ | 129,068 | | | | 24,250,000 | (g) | | $ | 485,000,000 | (g) |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 639,273 | | | | 9,795,717 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shares repurchased | | | (16,077,999 | )(h) | | | (240,459,608 | )(h) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (15,430,839 | ) | | $ | (230,534,823 | ) | | | 24,250,000 | | | $ | 485,000,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Resources Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 4,818,676 | | | $ | 103,940,279 | | | | 5,838,113 | | | $ | 150,228,136 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 529,601 | | | | 12,403,894 | | | | 977,612 | | | | 23,410,659 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (7,362,738 | ) | | | (170,556,917 | ) | | | (2,393,374 | ) | | | (62,777,402 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (2,014,461 | ) | | $ | (54,212,744 | ) | | | 4,422,351 | | | $ | 110,861,393 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 10,664,153 | | | $ | 239,255,430 | | | | 4,970,697 | | | $ | 138,669,163 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,021,544 | | | | 23,754,680 | | | | 1,402,172 | | | | 33,474,027 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (5,880,084 | ) | | | (126,246,163 | ) | | | (6,146,566 | ) | | | (158,835,193 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 5,805,613 | | | $ | 136,763,947 | | | | 226,303 | | | $ | 13,307,997 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,814,026 | | | $ | 65,108,363 | | | | 5,144,338 | | | $ | 137,190,816 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 208,671 | | | | 4,817,342 | | | | 3,298,787 | | | | 78,893,459 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (358,194 | ) | | | (8,423,463 | ) | | | (35,579,492 | )(i) | | | (949,952,489 | )(i) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 2,664,503 | | | $ | 61,502,242 | | | | (27,136,367 | ) | | $ | (733,868,214 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Resources Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 14,939,917 | | | $ | 342,705,980 | | | | 10,952,827 | | | $ | 284,224,101 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 881,802 | | | | 20,453,490 | | | | 525,919 | | | | 12,572,025 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (4,337,752 | ) | | | (98,227,757 | ) | | | (2,566,399 | ) | | | (67,345,487 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 11,483,967 | | | $ | 264,931,713 | | | | 8,912,347 | | | $ | 229,450,639 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 18,920,331 | | | $ | 438,082,704 | | | | 14,656,338 | | | $ | 394,486,306 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,027,433 | | | | 23,916,236 | | | | 1,436,534 | | | | 34,315,888 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (12,401,247 | ) | | | (282,421,438 | ) | | | (9,009,983 | ) | | | (232,952,111 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 7,546,517 | | | $ | 179,577,502 | | | | 7,082,889 | | | $ | 195,850,083 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Small Cap Quality Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III:(j) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 213,038 | | | $ | 5,000,000 | | | | 579,284 | | | $ | 13,713,763 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 82,508 | | | | 1,859,199 | | | | 48,771 | | | | 1,078,895 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (191,037 | ) | | | (4,620,912 | ) | | | (22,604 | ) | | | (500,000 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 104,509 | | | $ | 2,238,287 | | | | 605,451 | | | $ | 14,292,658 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI:(k) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 381,583 | | | $ | 8,793,934 | | | | 4,834,315 | | | $ | 95,350,175 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 302,218 | | | | 6,819,766 | | | | 274,277 | | | | 6,070,048 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (379,326 | ) | | | (8,937,819 | ) | | | (2,778,035 | ) | | | (63,501,222 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 304,475 | | | $ | 6,675,881 | | | | 2,330,557 | | | $ | 37,919,001 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I:(j) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 5,032,828 | | | $ | 117,117,246 | | | | 871 | | | $ | 20,000 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 126 | | | | 2,833 | | | | 74 | | | | 1,643 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (15,863 | ) | | | (378,397 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 5,017,091 | | | $ | 116,741,682 | | | | 945 | | | $ | 21,643 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 14,017 | | | $ | 179,674 | | | | 780,199 | | | $ | 9,542,163 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 505,116 | | | | 6,356,609 | | | | 434,605 | | | | 5,152,616 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (131,805 | ) | | | (1,712,181 | ) | | | (3,111,887 | ) | | | (38,988,204 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 387,328 | | | $ | 4,824,102 | | | | (1,897,083 | ) | | $ | (24,293,425 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 320,778 | | | $ | 3,950,000 | | | | 3,361,946 | | | $ | 42,023,521 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 2,041,169 | | | | 25,307,596 | | | | 1,952,253 | | | | 22,833,817 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (12,628,750 | ) | | | (154,101,660 | ) | | | (18,043,098 | ) | | | (224,143,636 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (10,266,803 | ) | | $ | (124,844,064 | ) | | | (12,728,899 | ) | | $ | (159,286,298 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III:(l) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,673,155 | | | $ | 36,826,141 | | | | 475 | | | $ | 10,000 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 25 | | | | 510 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 1,673,180 | | | $ | 36,826,651 | | | | 475 | | | $ | 10,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV:(l) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 9,454,666 | | | $ | 198,409,410 | | | | 3,108,685 | | | $ | 65,500,000 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 371,645 | | | | 7,535,647 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 9,826,311 | | | $ | 205,945,057 | | | | 3,108,685 | | | $ | 65,500,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI:(m) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 3,934,118 | | | $ | 83,781,517 | | | | 15,518,520 | | | $ | 308,964,640 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 582,256 | | | | 11,806,155 | | | | 15,792 | | | | 300,214 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (8,681,868 | ) | | | (188,840,046 | ) | | | (4,854,860 | ) | | | (98,745,000 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (4,165,494 | ) | | $ | (93,252,374 | ) | | | 10,679,452 | | | $ | 210,519,854 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6:(n) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 84,308 | | | $ | 1,686,425 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 2,884 | | | | 58,420 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shares repurchased | | | (8,520 | ) | | | (180,744 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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Net increase (decrease) | | | 78,672 | | | $ | 1,564,101 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
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Class I:(l) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 3,517,514 | | | $ | 72,826,870 | | | | 237 | | | $ | 5,000 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 122,353 | | | | 2,478,799 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shares repurchased | | | (276,183 | ) | | | (5,668,780 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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Net increase (decrease) | | | 3,363,684 | | | $ | 69,636,889 | | | | 237 | | | $ | 5,000 | |
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Class VI: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 223,401 | | | $ | 3,820,818 | | | | 434,736 | | | $ | 7,112,560 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 35,623 | | | | 630,097 | | | | 1,174,542 | | | | 18,256,190 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (145,079 | ) | | | (2,656,815 | ) | | | (12,753,368 | ) | | | (205,859,000 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) | | | 113,945 | | | $ | 1,794,100 | | | | (11,144,090 | ) | | $ | (180,490,250 | ) |
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(a) | Class I liquidated on August 28, 2023. |
(b) | Class II liquidated on August 28, 2023. |
(c) | The period under the heading “Year Ended February 29, 2024” represents the period from September 25, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 29, 2024. |
(d) | The period under the heading “Year Ended February 29, 2024” represents the period from August 14, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 29, 2024. |
(e) | 4,031,474 shares and $97,279,466 were redeemed in-kind by an affiliate. |
(f) | The period under the heading “Year Ended February 28, 2023” represents the period from February 15, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 28, 2023. |
(g) | 13,124,792 shares and $262,495,845 were purchased in-kind by an affiliate. |
(h) | 476,600 shares and $7,253,856 were redeemed in-kind by an affiliate. |
(i) | 9,969,459 shares and $262,495,845 were redeemed in-kind by an affiliate. |
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(a) | Class I liquidated on August 28, 2023. |
(j) | The period under the heading “Year Ended February 28, 2023” represents the period from November 15, 2022 (commencement of operations) through February 28, 2023. |
(k) | The period under the heading “Year Ended February 28, 2023” represents the period from September 20, 2022 (commencement of operations) through February 28, 2023. |
(l) | The period under the heading “Year Ended February 28, 2023” represents the period from February 15, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 28, 2023. |
(m) | The period under the heading “Year Ended February 28, 2023” represents the period from December 13, 2022 (commencement of operations) through February 28, 2023. |
(n) | The period under the heading “Year Ended February 29, 2024” represents the period from August 28, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 29, 2024. |
10. | Investments in affiliated companies and other Funds of the Trust |
An affiliated company for the purposes of this disclosure is a company in which a Fund has or had direct ownership of at least 5% of the issuer’s voting securities or an investment in other funds of GMO Trust. A summary of the Funds’ transactions involving companies that are or were affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2024 is set forth below:
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Affiliate | | period | | | Purchases | | | Proceeds | | | Income | | | Gains | | | Gain (Loss) | | | Depreciation | | | period | |
Climate Change Fund | | | | | |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | $ | 27,154,401 | | | $ | 580,947,975 | | | $ | 585,788,578 | | | $ | 802,643 | * | | $ | — | | | $ | 89,038 | | | $ | (12,066 | ) | | $ | 22,390,770 | |
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Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | | | | | |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | $ | 319,023 | | | $ | 95,790,653 | | | $ | 91,441,000 | | | $ | 236,971 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,533 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,681,209 | |
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Emerging Markets Fund | | | | | |
Anilana Hotels & Properties Ltd. | | $ | 258,636 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 44,718 | | | $ | 303,354 | |
GMO Emerging Markets Select Equity Fund, Class V | | | — | | | | 18,914,024 | | | | 18,051,487 | | | | 181,179 | | | | 732,840 | | | | (862,537 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 15,345,992 | | | | 203,314,386 | | | | 217,655,846 | | | | 321,077 | | | | — | | | | 132 | | | | — | | | | 1,004,664 | |
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Totals | | $ | 15,604,628 | | | $ | 222,228,410 | | | $ | 235,707,333 | | | $ | 502,256 | | | $ | 732,840 | | | $ | (862,405 | ) | | $ | 44,718 | | | $ | 1,308,018 | |
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International Equity Fund | | | | | |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | $ | 72,610,442 | | | $ | 265,799,999 | | | $ | 266,700,000 | | | $ | 3,485,168 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 156,555 | | | $ | (20,261 | ) | | $ | 71,846,735 | |
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International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | | | | |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | $ | 1,160,296 | | | $ | 90,694,999 | | | $ | 84,727,420 | | | $ | 202,762 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,699 | | | $ | (1,574 | ) | | $ | 7,130,000 | |
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Quality Cyclicals Fund | | | | | |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | $ | 680,863 | | | $ | 10,870,001 | | | $ | 11,051,000 | | | $ | 28,456 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,164 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 501,028 | |
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Quality Fund | | | | | |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | $ | 116,238,335 | | | $ | 1,104,660,000 | | | $ | 942,350,000 | | | $ | 8,225,130 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 157,550 | | | $ | (36,832 | ) | | $ | 278,669,053 | |
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Resource Transition Fund | | | | | |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | $ | 3,512,040 | | | $ | 49,360,466 | | | $ | 50,830,856 | | | $ | 230,468 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,861 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,049,511 | |
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February 29, 2024
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Affiliate | | period | | | Purchases | | | Proceeds | | | Income | | | Gains | | | Gain (Loss) | | | Depreciation | | | period | |
Resources Fund | | | | | |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | $ | 39,264,526 | | | $ | 908,250,000 | | | $ | 891,304,999 | | | $ | 2,308,735 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 31,440 | | | $ | (9,178 | ) | | $ | 56,231,789 | |
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Small Cap Quality Fund | | | | | |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | $ | 611,750 | | | $ | 29,057,350 | | | $ | 22,280,000 | | | $ | 107,311 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,759 | | | $ | (417 | ) | | $ | 7,392,442 | |
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U.S. Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | $ | 3,058,032 | | | $ | 11,015,000 | | | $ | 12,085,000 | | | $ | 153,626 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,329 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,994,361 | |
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U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | | | | |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | $ | 5,821,730 | | | $ | 128,226,384 | | | $ | 124,155,000 | | | $ | 362,229 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,094 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,902,208 | |
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U.S. Small Cap Value Fund | | | | | |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | $ | 344,916 | | | $ | 3,070,000 | | | $ | 2,842,000 | | | $ | 21,772 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 911 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 573,827 | |
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* | Excludes income from investment of cash collateral from securities lending in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund. Income (net of fee rebates paid to the borrower and fees paid to the lending agent) from investment of cash collateral from securities lending in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund was $479,375 in Climate Change Fund during the year. |
Subsequent to February 29, 2024, GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund received redemption requests in the amount of $64,733,060.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of GMO Trust and Shareholders of GMO Climate Change Fund, GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, GMO Emerging Markets Fund, GMO International Equity Fund, GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund, GMO Quality Cyclicals Fund, GMO Quality Fund, GMO Resource Transition Fund, GMO Resources Fund, GMO Small Cap Quality Fund, GMO U.S. Equity Fund, GMO U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund and GMO U.S. Small Cap Value Fund
Opinions on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of GMO Climate Change Fund, GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, GMO Emerging Markets Fund, GMO International Equity Fund, GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund, GMO Quality Cyclicals Fund, GMO Quality Fund, GMO Resource Transition Fund, GMO Resources Fund, GMO Small Cap Quality Fund, GMO U.S. Equity Fund, GMO U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund and GMO U.S. Small Cap Value Fund (fourteen of the funds constituting GMO Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of February 29, 2024, the related statements of operations and the statements of changes in net assets for each of the periods indicated in the table below, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of February 29, 2024, the results of each of their operations and the changes in each of their net assets for each of the periods indicated in the table below and each of the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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GMO Climate Change Fund, GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, GMO Emerging Markets Fund, GMO International Equity Fund, GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund, GMO Quality Cyclicals Fund, GMO Quality Fund, GMO Resources Fund, GMO U.S. Equity Fund, GMO U.S. Small Cap Value Fund | | Statements of operations for the year ended February 29, 2024, and the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended February 29, 2024 |
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GMO Small Cap Quality Fund | | Statement of operations for the year ended February 29, 2024, and statements of changes in net assets for the year ended February 29, 2024, and for the period September 20, 2022 (commencement of operations) through February 28, 2023 |
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GMO U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | Statement of operations for the year ended February 29, 2024, and statements of changes in net assets for the year ended February 29, 2024, and for the period December 13, 2022 (commencement of operations) through February 28, 2023 |
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GMO Resource Transition Fund | | Statement of operations for the year ended February 29, 2024, and statements of changes in net assets for the year ended February 29, 2024, and for the period February 15, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 28, 2023 |
Basis for Opinions
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
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Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of February 29, 2024 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, MA
April 25, 2024
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the GMO mutual funds complex since 1985.
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Fund Expenses
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
Expense Examples: The following information is in relation to expenses for the six month period ended February 29, 2024.
As a shareholder of the Funds, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction cost, if applicable; and (2) ongoing costs, including direct and/or indirect management fees, direct and/or indirect shareholder services fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is 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, September 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024.
Actual Expenses
This section of the table for each class below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, a $10,000,000 account value divided by $1,000 = 10,000), then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
This section of the table for each class below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds with other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs. Therefore, this section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | Account Value | | | Account Value | | | Expenses Paid | | | Account Value | | | Account Value | | | Expenses Paid | | | Annualized | |
| | September 1, 2023 | | | February 29, 2024 | | | During the Period* | | | September 1, 2023 | | | February 29, 2024 | | | During the Period* | | | Expense Ratio | |
Climate Change Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 846.30 | | | $ | 3.53 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.03 | | | $ | 3.87 | | | | 0.77 | % |
Class R6 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 846.20 | | | $ | 3.53 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.03 | | | $ | 3.87 | | | | 0.77 | % |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 845.80 | | | $ | 3.99 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.54 | | | $ | 4.37 | | | | 0.87 | % |
Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,164.40 | | | $ | 4.31 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.89 | | | $ | 4.02 | | | | 0.80 | % |
Class VI | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,164.30 | | | $ | 3.61 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.53 | | | $ | 3.37 | | | | 0.67 | % |
Emerging Markets Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class II | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,141.70 | | | $ | 5.22 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.99 | | | $ | 4.92 | | | | 0.98 | % |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,142.50 | | | $ | 4.90 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.29 | | | $ | 4.62 | | | | 0.92 | % |
Class VI | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,143.10 | | | $ | 4.21 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.94 | | | $ | 3.97 | | | | 0.79 | % |
Class R6 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,141.80 | | | $ | 5.27 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.94 | | | $ | 4.97 | | | | 0.99 | % |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,141.50 | | | $ | 5.64 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,019.59 | | | $ | 5.32 | | | | 1.06 | % |
International Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,094.30 | | | $ | 3.54 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.48 | | | $ | 3.42 | | | | 0.68 | % |
Class IV | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,095.10 | | | $ | 3.23 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.78 | | | $ | 3.12 | | | | 0.62 | % |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,093.70 | | | $ | 4.42 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.64 | | | $ | 4.27 | | | | 0.85 | % |
International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,059.40 | | | $ | 3.48 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.48 | | | $ | 3.42 | | | | 0.68 | % |
Class IV(a) | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,058.50 | | | $ | 2.83 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.68 | | | $ | 3.22 | | | | 0.64 | % |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,058.70 | | | $ | 4.20 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.79 | | | $ | 4.12 | | | | 0.82 | % |
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| | Account Value | | | Account Value | | | Expenses Paid | | | Account Value | | | Account Value | | | Expenses Paid | | | Annualized | |
| | September 1, 2023 | | | February 29, 2024 | | | During the Period* | | | September 1, 2023 | | | February 29, 2024 | | | During the Period* | | | Expense Ratio | |
Japan Value Creation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,104.30 | | | $ | 3.56 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.48 | | | $ | 3.42 | | | | 0.68 | % |
Class VI | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,104.40 | | | $ | 3.03 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.98 | | | $ | 2.92 | | | | 0.58 | % |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,104.10 | | | $ | 4.08 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.99 | | | $ | 3.92 | | | | 0.78 | % |
Quality Cyclicals Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,078.00 | | | $ | 2.17 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.78 | | | $ | 2.11 | | | | 0.42 | % |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,076.80 | | | $ | 3.15 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.83 | | | $ | 3.07 | | | | 0.61 | % |
Quality Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,146.40 | | | $ | 2.67 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.38 | | | $ | 2.51 | | | | 0.50 | % |
Class IV | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,146.70 | | | $ | 2.46 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.58 | | | $ | 2.31 | | | | 0.46 | % |
Class VI | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,147.10 | | | $ | 2.19 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.83 | | | $ | 2.06 | | | | 0.41 | % |
Class R6 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,146.40 | | | $ | 2.61 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.43 | | | $ | 2.46 | | | | 0.49 | % |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,145.80 | | | $ | 3.15 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.93 | | | $ | 2.97 | | | | 0.59 | % |
Resource Transition Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 836.60 | | | $ | 3.93 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.59 | | | $ | 4.32 | | | | 0.86 | % |
Resources Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 901.10 | | | $ | 3.40 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.28 | | | $ | 3.62 | | | | 0.72 | % |
Class IV | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 901.10 | | | $ | 3.21 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.48 | | | $ | 3.42 | | | | 0.68 | % |
Class VI | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 901.90 | | | $ | 2.98 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.73 | | | $ | 3.17 | | | | 0.63 | % |
Class R6 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 901.20 | | | $ | 3.45 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.23 | | | $ | 3.67 | | | | 0.73 | % |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 901.00 | | | $ | 3.88 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.79 | | | $ | 4.12 | | | | 0.82 | % |
Small Cap Quality Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,082.20 | | | $ | 3.88 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.13 | | | $ | 3.77 | | | | 0.75 | % |
Class VI | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,082.70 | | | $ | 3.42 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.58 | | | $ | 3.32 | | | | 0.66 | % |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,081.70 | | | $ | 3.88 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.13 | | | $ | 3.77 | | | | 0.75 | % |
U.S. Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,146.30 | | | $ | 2.61 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.43 | | | $ | 2.46 | | | | 0.49 | % |
Class VI | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,146.70 | | | $ | 2.08 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.92 | | | $ | 1.96 | | | | 0.39 | % |
U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,116.70 | | | $ | 2.58 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.43 | | | $ | 2.46 | | | | 0.49 | % |
Class IV | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,117.10 | | | $ | 2.32 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.68 | | | $ | 2.21 | | | | 0.44 | % |
Class VI | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,117.90 | | | $ | 2.05 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.92 | | | $ | 1.96 | | | | 0.39 | % |
Class R6 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,117.50 | | | $ | 2.58 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.43 | | | $ | 2.46 | | | | 0.49 | % |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,116.80 | | | $ | 3.11 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.93 | | | $ | 2.97 | | | | 0.59 | % |
U.S. Small Cap Value Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,106.60 | | | $ | 2.51 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.48 | | | $ | 2.41 | | | | 0.48 | % |
* | Expenses are calculated using each class’s annualized net expense ratio (including indirect expenses incurred) for the six months ended February 29, 2024, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 days in the period, divided by 366 days in the year. |
(a) | For the period September 25, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 29, 2024, expenses were calculated using the class’s annualized net expense ratio (including indirect expenses incurred) for the period ended February 29, 2024, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 157 days in the period, divided by 366 days in the year. |
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GMO Trust Funds
Tax Information for the Tax Year Ended February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
The following information is being provided in order to meet reporting requirements set forth by the Code and/or to meet state specific requirements. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.
With respect to distributions paid, the Fund designates the following amounts (or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024:
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| | Dividend | | | Qualified | | | | | | Interest- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Section 199A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Dividend | |
| | Received | | | Dividend | | | U.S. | | | Related | | | Short-Term | | | Long-Term | | | Foreign | | | Foreign | | | Income | |
| | Deduction | | | Income | | | Government | | | Dividend | | | Capital Gain | | | Capital Gain | | | Taxes | | | Source | | | (non-corporate | |
| | (corporate | | | (non-corporate | | | Obligation | | | Income | | | Dividends | | | Distributions | | | Paid | | | Income | | | shareholders) | |
Fund Name | | shareholders)(1) | | | shareholders)(1) | | | Income(1)(2) | | | ($)(3) | | | ($)(3) | | | ($) | | | ($)(4) | | | ($)(4) | | | ($)(5) | |
Climate Change Fund | | | 33.05 | % | | | 100.00 | % | | | 6.65 | % | | | 513,687 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 694,031 | | | | 7,331,803 | | | | — | |
Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | | | — | | | | 48.55 | % | | | — | | | | 143,646 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,736,914 | | | | 16,950,263 | | | | — | |
Emerging Markets Fund | | | — | | | | 39.75 | % | | | — | | | | 436,609 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,810,277 | | | | 48,786,678 | | | | — | |
International Equity Fund | | | — | | | | 65.56 | % | | | — | | | | 1,508,680 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,339,319 | | | | 49,137,815 | | | | — | |
International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly Tax-Managed International Equities Fund) | | | — | | | | 93.62 | % | | | — | | | | 20,292 | | | | 427,021 | | | | 2,343,083 | | | | 597,719 | | | | 8,101,453 | | | | — | |
Japan Value Creation Fund | | | — | | | | 56.56 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 324,366 | | | | 3,243,657 | | | | — | |
Quality Cyclicals Fund | | | 38.91 | % | | | 92.20 | % | | | — | | | | 20,025 | | | | 118,573 | | | | 5,266,796 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Quality Fund | | | 55.68 | % | | | 78.68 | % | | | — | | | | 5,970,080 | | | | 54,743,029 | | | | 217,382,439 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Resource Transition Fund | | | 8.01 | % | | | 65.11 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 821,552 | | | | 11,176,332 | | | | — | |
Resources Fund | | | 4.03 | % | | | 40.25 | % | | | — | | | | 721,455 | | | | 20,756,861 | | | | 15,129,146 | | | | 6,374,339 | | | | 72,333,567 | | | | — | |
Small Cap Quality Fund | | | 3.64 | % | | | 4.16 | % | | | — | | | | 79,964 | | | | 14,798,501 | | | | 682,243 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
U.S. Equity Fund | | | 47.66 | % | | | 51.17 | % | | | — | | | | 94,247 | | | | 5,000,593 | | | | 23,051,160 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund | | | 46.34 | % | | | 47.36 | % | | | — | | | | 59,398 | | | | 12,343,243 | | | | 1,725 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
U.S. Small Cap Value Fund | | | 96.02 | % | | | 97.51 | % | | | — | | | | 41,879 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 33,579 | |
(1) | Presented as a percentage of net investment income and short-term capital gain distributions paid, if any. |
(2) | All or a portion of these amounts may be exempt from taxation at the state level. |
(3) | These amounts are generally exempt from U.S. withholding taxes for non-U.S. shareholders, provided certain conditions are satisfied by both the Funds and the Funds’ shareholders. If applicable, interest-related dividend amounts may include short-term capital gain distributions received from underlying funds. |
(4) | The Funds expect to elect to treat foreign taxes attributed to foreign source income from certain of its investments, as if incurred directly by the Funds’ shareholders. All amounts presented above are based upon net investment income earned. |
(5) | The Funds hereby designate the above qualified business income under Section 199A of the Code. |
In early 2025, the Funds will notify applicable shareholders of amounts for use in preparing 2024 U.S. federal income tax forms.
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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited)
The following tables present information regarding each Trustee and officer of the Trust as of February 29, 2024. Each Trustee’s and officer’s year of birth (“YOB”) is set forth after his or her name. Unless otherwise noted, (i) each Trustee and officer has engaged in the principal occupation(s) noted in the table for at least the most recent five years, although not necessarily in the same capacity, and (ii) the address of each Trustee and officer is c/o GMO Trust, 53 State Street, Suite 3300, Boston, MA 02109. Each Trustee serves in office until the earlier of (a) the election and qualification of a successor at the next meeting of shareholders called to elect Trustees or (b) the Trustee dies, resigns, or is removed as provided in the Trust’s governing documents. Each of the Trustees of the Trust, other than Ms. Santoro, is not an “interested person” of the Trust, as such term is used in the 1940 Act (each, an “Independent Trustee”). Because the Funds do not hold annual meetings of shareholders, each Trustee will hold office for an indeterminate period. Each officer serves in office until his or her successor is elected and determined to be qualified to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the office, or until the officer resigns or is removed from office.
Independent Trustees
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen | | Other Directorships Held in the Past Five Years |
Donald W. Glazer YOB: 1944 | | Chairman of the Board of Trustees | | Chairman of the Board of Trustees since March 2005; Lead Independent Trustee (September 2004 – March 2005); Trustee since December 2000. | | Consultant – Law and Business; Author of Legal Treatises. | | 31 | | Director, BeiGene Ltd. (biotech). |
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Peter Tufano YOB: 1957 | | Trustee | | Since December 2008. | | Peter Moores Professor of Finance (July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2022) and Peter Moores Dean and Professor of Finance (July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2021) University of Oxford, Said Business School; Baker Foundation Professor, Harvard Business School (since July 1, 2022). | | 31 | | None |
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Paul Braverman YOB: 1949 | | Trustee | | Since March 2010. | | Retired | | 31 | | Trustee of HIMCO Variable Insurance Trust (27 Portfolios) (April 2014 – April 2019). |
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Interested Trustee and Officer
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen | | Other Directorships Held in the Past Five Years |
Dina Santoro1 YOB: 1973 | | Trustee; President of the Trust | | Trustee and President since February 2023. | | Chief Operating Officer, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (February 2023 – Present); President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, Voya Investments, LLC, Voya Capital, LLC, and Voya Funds Services, LLC (September 2022 – December 2022); Director and Senior Vice President, Voya Investments Distributor, LLC (April 2018 –December 2022); Chief Operating Officer, Voya Investment Management (January 2022 –December 2022); Senior Managing Director, Head of Product and Marketing Strategy, Voya Investment Management (September 2017-December 2022). Formerly, President and Director, Voya Investments, LLC and Voya Capital, LLC (March 2018-September 2022); Director, Voya Funds Services, LLC (March 2018-September 2022). | | 31 | | Voya Separate Portfolios Trust (July 2018 – December 2022). |
1 | Ms. Santoro is an “interested person” of the Trust, as such term is used in the 1940 Act (an “Interested Trustee”), by virtue of her positions with the Trust and GMO indicated in the table above. |
Officers
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years* |
Dina Santoro YOB: 1973 | | Trustee; President of the Trust | | Trustee and President since February 2023. | | Chief Operating Officer, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (February 2023 – Present); President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, Voya Investments, LLC, Voya Capital, LLC, and Voya Funds Services, LLC (September 2022 – December 2022); |
| | | | | | Director and Senior Vice President, Voya Investments Distributor, LLC (April 2018 – December 2022); Chief Operating Officer, Voya Investment Management (January 2022 – December 2022); Senior Managing Director, Head of Product and Marketing Strategy, Voya Investment Management (September 2017 - December 2022). Formerly, President and Director, Voya Investments, LLC and Voya Capital, LLC (March 2018 - September 2022); Director, Voya Funds Services, LLC (March 2018 - September 2022). |
Tara Pari YOB: 1976 | | Chief Executive Officer | | Chief Executive Officer since November 2020. | | Head of Fund Reporting, Risk and Controls and Proxy Voting (October 2021 – present), Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC; Risk and Controls, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (September 2004 – November 2020); Head of Fund Reporting and Risk and Controls, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (November 2020 – present). |
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years* |
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Betty Maganzini YOB: 1972 | | Treasurer, Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Financial Officer | | Treasurer, Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Financial Officer since September 2018; Assistant Treasurer, September 2013 – September 2018. | | Fund Administrator, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (July 2010 – present). |
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Susan Saw YOB: 1981 | | Assistant Treasurer | | Since September 2019. | | Fund Administrator, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (March 2011 – present). |
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John L. Nasrah YOB: 1977 | | Assistant Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer | | Since March 2007. | | Head of Tax, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (November 2020 - present); Head of Fund Tax, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (2018 - 2020). |
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Cathy Tao YOB: 1974 | | Assistant Treasurer | | Since September 2016. | | Fund Administrator, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (October 2007 – present). |
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Devin Kelly YOB: 1984 | | Assistant Treasurer | | Since June 2020. | | Fund Administrator, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (October 2012 – present). |
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Brian Kadehjian YOB: 1974 | | Assistant Treasurer and Treasury Officer | | Assistant Treasurer since February 2015; Treasury Officer since September 2013. | | Treasury and Payables Manager, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (November 2020 – present); Fund Administrator, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (April 2002 – November 2020). |
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Douglas Y. Charton YOB: 1982 | | Chief Legal Officer, Vice President-Law and Clerk | | Since August 2015. | | Legal Counsel, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (July 2015 – present). |
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Megan Bunting YOB: 1978 | | Vice President and Assistant Clerk | | Since September 2013. | | Legal Counsel, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (September 2006 – present). |
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Kevin O’Brien YOB: 1985 | | Vice President and Assistant Clerk | | Since March 2016. | | Legal Counsel, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (February 2015 – present). |
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Gregory L. Pottle YOB: 1971 | | Chief Compliance Officer | | Chief Compliance Officer since May 2015; Vice President and Assistant Clerk, November 2006 – November 2015. | | Chief Compliance Officer, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (May 2015 – present). |
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Kelly Butler YOB: 1974 | | Anti-Money Laundering Officer | | Since March 2020. | | Compliance Manager (March 2016 – present); Compliance Specialist, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (November 2007 – March 2016). |
* | Each officer of the Trust may also serve as an officer and/or director of certain pooled investment vehicles of which GMO or an affiliate of GMO serves as the investment adviser. |
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AR-022924-EQ
GMO Trust
Annual Report
February 29, 2024
Asset Allocation Bond Fund
Emerging Country Debt Fund
High Yield Fund
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund
Opportunistic Income Fund
U.S. Treasury Fund
For a free copy of the Funds’ proxy voting guidelines, shareholders may call 1-617-346-7646 (collect), visit GMO’s website at www.gmo.com or visit the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 will be available without charge on GMO’s website at www.gmo.com and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov no later than August 31 of each year.
The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarter of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT which is available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. The Funds have a policy with respect to disclosure of portfolio holdings under which they may also make a complete schedule of portfolio holdings available on GMO’s website at www.gmo.com.
This report is prepared for the general information of shareholders. It is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by a prospectus for the GMO Trust, which contains a complete discussion of the risks associated with an investment in these Funds and other important information. The GMO Trust prospectus can be obtained at www.gmo.com. The GMO Trust Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees of GMO Trust and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-617-346-7646 (collect).
An investment in the Funds is subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal amount invested. There can be no assurance that the Funds will achieve their stated investment objectives. Please see the Funds’ prospectus regarding specific principal risks for each Fund. General risks may include: market risk-fixed income investments, management and operational risk, market risk-asset backed securities, credit risk and derivatives risk.
The Funds are distributed by Funds Distributor LLC. Funds Distributor LLC is not affiliated with GMO.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GMO Asset Allocation Bond Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Developed Rates & FX team and the Asset Allocation team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Class VI shares of GMO Asset Allocation Bond Fund returned +0.88% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with a +5.45% return for the FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index.
For the period, the Fund predominantly had exposure to U.S. nominal government bonds, implemented largely through futures contracts. At the start of the fiscal year, the 10-year nominal yield was 3.92%, but this had climbed to 4.25% by the end of February 2024. This meaningful, but modest, increase masks considerable intra-period volatility as the 10-year nominal yield was hovering near 5% in mid-October 2023. Against this moderate backdrop for bonds, the Fund performed similarly to, for example, the FTSE 10-Year Treasury Benchmark On-the-Run Index, which returned 0.80%.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO Asset Allocation Bond Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $300,000,000 Investment in
GMO Asset Allocation Bond Fund Class VI Shares and the FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index
As of February 29, 2024
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| | Average Annual Total Returns | |
| | 1 Year | | | 5 Year | | | 10 Year | |
Class VI | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.77 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited.
For Class VI the gross expense ratio of 0.93% is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Class listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.33% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO Asset Allocation Bond Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
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Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 87.0 | % |
Debt Obligations | | | 12.5 | |
Futures Contracts | | | 0.7 | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | 0.1 | |
Other | | | (0.3 | ) |
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| | | 100.0 | % |
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& | In the table, derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
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GMO Asset Allocation Bond Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
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Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | DEBT OBLIGATIONS — 12.5% | | | | |
| | | | | | U.S. Government — 12.5% | | | | |
| | | 5,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.20%, 5.53%, due 01/31/25 (a) | | | 5,005,786 | |
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| | | | | | TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS (COST $5,001,063) | | | 5,005,786 | |
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| | | | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 87.0% | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 4.5% | |
JPY | | | 270,000,000 | | | Japan Treasury Discount Bills, Zero Coupon, due 03/11/24 | | | 1,801,010 | |
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| | | | | | Repurchase Agreements — 82.0% | | | | |
| | | 32,999,662 | | | Nomura Securities International, Inc. Repurchase Agreement, dated, 02/29/24 maturing on 03/01/24 with a maturity value of $33,004,520 and an effective yield of 5.30%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note with maturity date 12/31/28 and a market value of $33,578,847. | | | 32,999,662 | |
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Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Money Market Funds — 0.5% | | | | |
| | | 212,181 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (b) | | | 212,181 | |
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| | | | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $35,050,347) | | | 35,012,853 | |
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| | | | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.5% (Cost $40,051,410) | | | 40,018,639 | |
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| | | | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — 0.5% | | | 207,880 | |
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| | | | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 40,226,519 | |
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A summary of outstanding financial instruments at February 29, 2024 is as follows:
Forward Currency Contracts
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Settlement Date | | Counterparty | | | Currency Sold | | Currency Purchased | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)($) | |
03/11/2024 | | | DB | | | JPY 270,000,000 | | | USD 1,851,446 | | | $ | 48,543 | |
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Futures Contracts
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Number of Contracts + | | Type | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount ($) | | | Value/Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | |
Buys | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
127 | | U.S. Long Bond (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 15,144,750 | | | | 112,942 | |
120 | | U.S. Treasury Note 10 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 13,252,500 | | | | 10,898 | |
100 | | U.S. Treasury Note 2 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 20,475,000 | | | | 9,964 | |
278 | | U.S. Treasury Note 5 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 29,719,938 | | | | 56,081 | |
268 | | U.S. Treasury Ultra 10 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 30,598,062 | | | | 35,188 | |
66 | | U.S. Ultra Bond (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 8,439,750 | | | | 70,842 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | $ | 117,630,000 | | | $ | 295,915 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
+ | Buys - Fund is long the futures contract. |
Sales - Fund is short the futures contract.
As of February 29, 2024, for the above contracts and/or agreements, the Fund had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover commitments or collateral requirements, if any, of the relevant broker or exchange.
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 4 |
GMO Asset Allocation Bond Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
† | Denominated in U.S. Dollar, unless otherwise indicated. |
(a) | All or a portion of this security has been pledged to cover margin requirements on futures and/or cleared swap contracts, collateral on OTC swap contracts, forward currency contracts, and/or written options, if any (Note 4). |
(b) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 61.
| | | | |
5 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
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GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Emerging Country Debt team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo
& Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Class III shares of GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund returned +18.14% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +10.05% for the J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Diversified + (“EMBIGD”).
EMBIGD’s spread over U.S. Treasuries tightened by 79 basis points to 368 basis points during the fiscal year, and the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond rose by 33 basis points to 4.25%.
The Fund had positive alpha from country selection during the fiscal year, driven by overweights in Argentina, Ecuador, Tunisia, and Suriname as well as underweights in Qatar, Malaysia, Uruguay, and the United Arab Emirates. In terms of security selection, positive alpha was driven by the holding of bonds in off-benchmark countries. The most notable countries in this category were Russia and Venezuela, followed by Chad, the Bahamas, and Albania. Security selection in on-benchmark countries such as Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Indonesia, and India also contributed positive alpha during the fiscal year, though negative alpha from security selection in Tunisia, Turkey, Pakistan, and El Salvador partly offset these gains. Within quasi-sovereign security selection, the portfolio had positive alpha from Venezuela, Chile, and Indonesia, while China and Gabon detracted.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $1,000,000 Investment in
GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class III Shares, the J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Diversified +*
and the J.P. Morgan EMBI Global
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | 5 Year | | 10 Year | | Since Inception |
Class III | | 16.38% | | 2.54% | | 4.19% | | n/a |
Class IV | | 16.45% | | 2.60% | | 4.23% | | n/a |
Class VI | | 16.50% | | n/a | | n/a | | 7/29/21 -1.05% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Each performance figure assumes a purchase at the beginning and redemption at the end of the stated period and reflects a transaction fee of 0.75% on the purchase and 0.75% on the redemption. Transaction fees are retained by the Fund to cover trading costs. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
For J.P. Morgan disclaimers please visit https://www.gmo.com/north-america/benchmark-disclaimers/
* | The J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global Diversified + (composite index) reflects the performance of the J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global through 2/29/2020 and the J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Diversified thereafter. |
For Class III, IV, and VI the gross expense ratio of 0.54%, 0.49%, and 0.44%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.54%, 0.49% and 0.44% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Debt Obligations | | | 93.3 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.2 | |
Loan Assignments | | | 1.0 | |
Rights/Warrants | | | 0.9 | |
Investment Funds | | | 0.6 | |
Loan Participations | | | 0.4 | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | 0.1 | |
Written Options/Credit Linked Options | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Swap Contracts | | | (0.1 | ) |
Reverse Repurchase Agreements | | | (0.7 | ) |
Other | | | 3.3 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | % of Investments | |
Other Emerging | | | 28.7 | %† |
Mexico | | | 6.0 | |
Turkey | | | 5.4 | |
Bahrain | | | 4.3 | |
Argentina | | | 3.8 | |
Egypt | | | 3.8 | |
Dominican Republic | | | 3.7 | |
Saudi Arabia | | | 3.7 | |
Colombia | | | 3.6 | |
Oman | | | 3.6 | |
Romania | | | 3.2 | |
South Africa | | | 2.8 | |
Venezuela | | | 2.7 | |
Indonesia | | | 2.6 | |
Panama | | | 2.6 | |
Hungary | | | 2.5 | |
Jordan | | | 2.4 | |
Ecuador | | | 2.3 | |
Peru | | | 2.2 | |
Vietnam | | | 2.1 | |
Chile | | | 1.8 | |
Kazakhstan | | | 1.6 | |
Other Developed | | | 1.6 | ‡ |
Kenya | | | 1.5 | |
United Arab Emirates | | | 1.5 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | The table incorporates aggregate indirect asset class exposure associated with investments in other funds of GMO Trust (“underlying funds”). Derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table incorporates aggregate indirect country exposure associated with investments in the underlying funds. The table excludes short-term investments. The table includes exposure through the use of certain derivative financial instruments and excludes exposure through certain currency linked derivatives such as forward currency contracts and currency options. The table is based on duration adjusted net exposures (both investments and derivatives), taking into account the market value of securities and the notional amounts of swaps and other derivative financial instruments. Duration is based on GMO’s models. The greater the duration of a bond, the greater its contribution to the concentration percentage. Credit default swap exposures are factored into the duration adjusted exposure using a reference security and applying the same methodology to that security. |
† | “Other Emerging” is comprised of emerging countries that each represent between (1.5)% and 1.5% of Investments. |
‡ | “Other Developed” is comprised of developed countries that each represent between (1.5)% and 1.5% of Investments. |
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GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | DEBT OBLIGATIONS — 93.3% | | | | |
| | | | | | Albania — 1.8% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 1.8% | |
| | | 36,649,849 | | | Albania Government International Bonds, Zero Coupon, due 08/31/25 (a) (b) | | | 33,570,113 | |
EUR | | | 8,400,000 | | | Albania Government International Bonds, Reg S, 3.50%, due 11/23/31 | | | 8,194,176 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Albania | | | 41,764,289 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Angola — 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.6% | |
| | | 17,200,000 | | | Angola Government International Bonds, Reg S, 9.38%, due 05/08/48 | | | 14,083,360 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Argentina — 3.5% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 3.5% | |
| | | 19,790,713 | | | Argentina Republic Government International Bonds, 1.00%, due 07/09/29 | | | 9,109,016 | |
| | | 23,933,493 | | | Argentina Republic Government International Bonds, Step Up, 0.75%, due 07/09/30 | | | 11,076,899 | |
JPY | | | 300,295,076 | | | Argentina Republic Government International Bonds, Variable Rate, 4.33%, due 12/31/33 (c) | | | 455,691 | |
| | | 21,347,942 | | | Argentina Republic Government International Bonds, Step Up, 3.63%, due 07/09/35 | | | 7,898,739 | |
EUR | | | 22,930,000 | | | Argentina Republic Government International Bonds, Step Up, 3.75%, due 01/09/38 | | | 8,930,210 | |
| | | 38,298,994 | | | Argentina Republic Government International Bonds, Step Up, 4.25%, due 01/09/38 | | | 15,577,630 | |
JPY | | | 246,273,000 | | | Argentina Republic Government International Bonds, 0.67%, due 12/31/38 (c) | | | 279,258 | |
EUR | | | 6,060,000 | | | Argentina Republic Government International Bonds, Step Up, 3.00%, due 07/09/41 | | | 1,951,467 | |
| | | 26,801,240 | | | Argentina Republic Government International Bonds, Step Up, 3.50%, due 07/09/41 | | | 9,568,043 | |
| | | 38,547,000 | | | Argentina Republic Government International Bonds, Step Up, 3.63%, due 07/09/46 | | | 14,917,689 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Argentina | | | 79,764,642 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Armenia — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.1% | |
| | | 2,400,000 | | | Republic of Armenia International Bonds, Reg S, 3.60%, due 02/02/31 | | | 1,941,912 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Bahamas — 1.1% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 1.1% | |
| | | 8,040,000 | | | Bahamas Government International Bonds, | | | | |
| | | | | | Reg S, 6.00%, due 11/21/28 | | | 7,094,014 | |
| | | 4,000,000 | | | Bahamas Government International Bonds, | | | | |
| | | | | | Reg S, 9.00%, due 06/16/29 | | | 3,836,240 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Bahamas — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — continued | |
| | | 13,840,000 | | | Bahamas Government International Bonds, Reg S, 8.95%, due 10/15/32 | | | 13,043,508 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Bahamas | | | 23,973,762 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Bahrain — 2.6% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 2.6% | |
| | | 5,800,000 | | | Bahrain Government International Bonds, 144A, 7.50%, due 02/12/36 | | | 5,885,724 | |
| | | 3,400,000 | | | Bahrain Government International Bonds, Reg S, 6.00%, due 09/19/44 | | | 2,743,460 | |
| | | 54,190,000 | | | Bahrain Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.50%, due 09/20/47 | | | 50,964,069 | |
| | | 450,000 | | | Bahrain Government International Bonds, Reg S, 6.25%, due 01/25/51 | | | 363,938 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Bahrain | | | 59,957,191 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Barbados — 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.6% | |
| | | 15,020,000 | | | Barbados Government International Bonds, Reg S, 6.50%, due 10/01/29 | | | 14,263,593 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Belarus — 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.4% | |
| | | 7,504,000 | | | Development Bank of the Republic of Belarus JSC, Reg S, 6.75%, due 05/02/24 (c) (d) | | | 2,326,240 | |
| | | 18,400,000 | | | Republic of Belarus International Bonds, Reg S, 6.20%, due 02/28/30 (c) (d) | | | 6,716,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Belarus | | | 9,042,240 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Benin — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.1% | |
EUR | | | 3,350,000 | | | Benin Government International Bonds, Reg S, 6.88%, due 01/19/52 | | | 2,905,341 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Bolivia — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.2% | |
| | | 6,300,000 | | | Bolivia Government International Bonds, Reg S, 4.50%, due 03/20/28 | | | 3,678,696 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Brazil — 1.6% | | | | |
| | | | | | Corporate Debt — 0.8% | | | | |
| | | 19,384,894 | | | MV24 Capital BV, Reg S, 6.75%, due 06/01/34 | | | 18,166,554 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.8% | |
| | | 10,500,000 | | | Brazil Government International Bonds, 4.75%, due 01/14/50 | | | 7,767,795 | |
BRL | | | 47,313,782 | | | Rio Smart Lighting SARL, Reg S, 12.25%, due 09/20/32 (e) | | | 9,912,756 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17,680,551 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Brazil | | | 35,847,105 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 10 |
GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Bulgaria — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.1% | |
EUR | | | 2,500,000 | | | Bulgarian Energy Holding EAD, Reg S, 2.45%, due 07/22/28 | | | 2,370,159 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Cameroon — 0.3% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.3% | |
EUR | | | 9,200,000 | | | Republic of Cameroon International Bonds, Reg S, 5.95%, due 07/07/32 | | | 7,321,292 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Chile — 2.3% | | | | |
| | | | | | Corporate Debt — 1.2% | | | | |
| | | 15,951,000 | | | Enel Generacion Chile SA, 8.13%, due 02/01/97 (a) | | | 13,875,775 | |
| | | 9,061,825 | | | ILAP Holdings Ltd., 144A, 5.00%, due 06/15/33 (c) | | | 928,837 | |
| | | 13,591,746 | | | Inversiones Latin America Power SpA, 144A, 11.00%, due 06/15/33 | | | 11,901,476 | |
| | | 974,428 | | | Inversiones Latin America Power SpA, 144A, 12.00%, due 06/15/33 (c) | | | 964,684 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 27,670,772 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 1.1% | |
| | | 4,000,000 | | | Chile Electricity Lux MPC SARL, 144A, 6.01%, due 01/20/33 | | | 4,067,360 | |
| | | 4,200,000 | | | Chile Government International Bonds, 3.10%, due 05/07/41 | | | 3,082,758 | |
| | | 700,000 | | | Empresa Nacional del Petroleo, Reg S, 5.25%, due 11/06/29 | | | 677,061 | |
| | | 3,500,000 | | | Empresa Nacional del Petroleo, Reg S, 3.45%, due 09/16/31 | | | 2,942,415 | |
| | | 18,750,000 | | | Empresa Nacional del Petroleo, Reg S, 4.50%, due 09/14/47 | | | 13,781,438 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 24,551,032 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Chile | | | 52,221,804 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | China — 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | | | Corporate Debt — 0.0% | | | | |
| | | 10,200,000 | | | China Evergrande Group, Reg S, 11.50%, due 01/22/23 (d) | | | 89,250 | |
| | | 13,000,000 | | | China Evergrande Group, Reg S, 12.00%, due 01/22/24 (d) | | | 113,750 | |
| | | 6,800,000 | | | China Evergrande Group, Reg S, 10.50%, due 04/11/24 (d) | | | 59,500 | |
| | | 5,500,000 | | | Scenery Journey Ltd., Reg S, 11.50%, due 10/24/22 (d) | | | 55,000 | |
| | | 1,900,000 | | | Scenery Journey Ltd., Reg S, 13.00%, due 11/06/22 (d) | | | 19,000 | |
| | | 3,300,000 | | | Scenery Journey Ltd., Reg S, 12.00%, due 10/24/23 (d) | | | 33,000 | |
| | | 3,700,000 | | | Scenery Journey Ltd., Reg S, 13.75%, due 11/06/23 (d) | | | 37,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total China | | | 406,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Colombia — 4.2% | | | | |
| | | | | | Corporate Debt — 0.2% | | | | |
COP | | | 25,193,328,310 | | | PA Autopista Rio Magdalena, Reg S, 6.05%, due 06/15/36 | | | 5,091,299 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 4.0% | |
| | | 6,740,000 | | | AI Candelaria Spain SA, Reg S, 5.75%, due 06/15/33 | | | 5,311,120 | |
| | | 992,000 | | | Colombia Government International Bonds, 8.38%, due 02/15/27 (a) | | | 1,015,508 | |
| | | 2,800,000 | | | Colombia Government International Bonds, 11.85%, due 03/09/28 (a) | | | 3,209,028 | |
| | | 74,600,000 | | | Colombia Government International Bonds, 5.63%, due 02/26/44 | | | 58,451,338 | |
| | | 6,700,000 | | | Colombia Government International Bonds, 5.20%, due 05/15/49 | | | 4,857,902 | |
| | | 11,720,000 | | | Ecopetrol SA, 5.88%, due 11/02/51 | | | 8,334,561 | |
COP | | | 37,736,000,000 | | | Empresas Publicas de Medellin ESP, Reg S, 8.38%, due 11/08/27 | | | 8,439,981 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 89,619,438 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Colombia | | | 94,710,737 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Congo Republic (Brazzaville) — 1.2% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 1.2% | |
| | | 32,290,719 | | | Congolese International Bonds, Reg S, Step Up, 6.00%, due 06/30/29 (c) | | | 26,167,752 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Costa Rica — 1.3% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 1.3% | |
| | | 7,000,000 | | | Costa Rica Government International Bonds, 144A, 6.55%, due 04/03/34 | | | 7,218,610 | |
| | | 19,331,000 | | | Costa Rica Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.16%, due 03/12/45 | | | 19,988,254 | |
| | | 3,463,000 | | | Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad, Reg S, 6.38%, due 05/15/43 | | | 3,010,767 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Costa Rica | | | 30,217,631 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Cote D’Ivoire — 0.9% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.9% | |
EUR | | | 1,400,000 | | | Ivory Coast Government International Bonds, Reg S, 6.88%, due 10/17/40 | | | 1,253,998 | |
EUR | | | 22,500,000 | | | Ivory Coast Government International Bonds, Reg S, 6.63%, due 03/22/48 | | | 18,968,031 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Cote D’Ivoire | | | 20,222,029 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Czech Republic — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.2% | |
| | | 4,058,000 | | | CEZ AS, Reg S, 5.63%, due 04/03/42 | | | 3,631,835 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Dominican Republic — 2.5% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 2.5% | |
| | | 6,410,000 | | | Dominican Republic International Bonds, Reg S, 6.40%, due 06/05/49 | | | 5,982,132 | |
| | | 59,929,000 | | | Dominican Republic International Bonds, Reg S, 5.88%, due 01/30/60 | | | 50,538,725 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Dominican Republic | | | 56,520,857 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
11 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Ecuador — 2.7% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 2.7% | |
| | | 1,200,000 | | | Ecuador Government International Bonds, 5.00%, due 02/28/25 (c) | | | 1,104,000 | |
| | | 5,546,892 | | | Ecuador Government International Bonds, Reg S, Zero Coupon, due 07/31/30 | | | 2,238,171 | |
| | | 28,276,250 | | | Ecuador Government International Bonds, Reg S, Step Up, 6.00%, due 07/31/30 | | | 17,135,408 | |
| | | 58,587,125 | | | Ecuador Government International Bonds, Reg S, Step Up, 3.50%, due 07/31/35 | | | 27,770,297 | |
| | | 24,803,750 | | | Ecuador Government International Bonds, Reg S, Step Up, 2.50%, due 07/31/40 | | | 10,789,631 | |
| | | 3,744,250 | | | Ecuador Social Bonds SARL, Reg S, Zero Coupon, due 01/30/35 | | | 2,539,388 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Ecuador | | | 61,576,895 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Egypt — 2.8% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 2.8% | |
| | | 21,800,000 | | | Egypt Government International Bonds, Reg S, 8.70%, due 03/01/49 | | | 17,185,158 | |
| | | 42,500,000 | | | Egypt Government International Bonds, Reg S, 8.88%, due 05/29/50 | | | 33,986,719 | |
| | | 17,764,000 | | | Egypt Government International Bonds, Reg S, 8.15%, due 11/20/59 | | | 13,390,148 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Egypt | | | 64,562,025 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | El Salvador — 0.7% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.7% | |
| | | 2,175,000 | | | El Salvador Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.65%, due 06/15/35 (f) | | | 1,631,685 | |
| | | 22,200,000 | | | El Salvador Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.12%, due 01/20/50 (f) | | | 15,146,616 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total El Salvador | | | 16,778,301 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Ethiopia — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.1% | |
| | | 2,690,000 | | | Ethiopia International Bonds, Reg S, 6.63%, due 12/11/24 (d) | | | 1,859,758 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Gabon — 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.8% | |
| | | 7,400,000 | | | Gabon Blue Bond Master Trust, 144A, 6.10%, due 08/01/38 | | | 7,325,276 | |
| | | 3,700,000 | | | Gabon Government International Bonds, Reg S, 6.63%, due 02/06/31 | | | 3,008,581 | |
| | | 9,600,000 | | | Gabon Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.00%, due 11/24/31 | | | 7,824,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Gabon | | | 18,157,857 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Ghana — 1.6% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 1.6% | |
| | | 8,200,000 | | | Ghana Government International Bonds, Reg S, 8.88%, due 05/07/42 (d) | | | 3,481,474 | |
| | | 11,700,000 | | | Ghana Government International Bonds, Reg S, 8.63%, due 06/16/49 (d) | | | 4,870,125 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Ghana — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — continued | |
| | | 25,900,000 | | | Ghana Government International Bonds, Reg S, 8.95%, due 03/26/51 (d) | | | 11,043,760 | |
| | | 33,200,000 | | | Ghana Government International Bonds, Reg S, 8.75%, due 03/11/61 (d) | | | 14,080,784 | |
| | | 6,469,920 | | | Saderea DAC, Reg S, 12.50%, due 11/30/26 (d) | | | 2,915,799 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Ghana | | | 36,391,942 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Grenada — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.2% | |
| | | 3,679,813 | | | Grenada Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.00%, due 05/12/30 | | | 3,422,226 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Guatemala — 0.9% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.9% | |
| | | 3,515,000 | | | Guatemala Government Bonds, Reg S, 8.13%, due 10/06/34 | | | 3,860,314 | |
| | | 4,600,000 | | | Guatemala Government Bonds, Reg S, 4.65%, due 10/07/41 | | | 3,655,298 | |
| | | 13,300,000 | | | Guatemala Government Bonds, Reg S, 6.13%, due 06/01/50 | | | 12,108,187 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Guatemala | | | 19,623,799 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Honduras — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.1% | |
| | | 2,450,000 | | | Honduras Government International Bonds, Reg S, 5.63%, due 06/24/30 (f) | | | 2,142,378 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Hungary — 2.2% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 2.2% | |
| | | 8,500,000 | | | Hungary Government International Bonds, Reg S, 6.25%, due 09/22/32 | | | 8,768,515 | |
| | | 19,900,000 | | | Hungary Government International Bonds, 144A, 5.50%, due 06/16/34 | | | 19,358,322 | |
| | | 2,100,000 | | | Hungary Government International Bonds, 144A, 5.50%, due 03/26/36 | | | 2,022,132 | |
| | | 13,700,000 | | | Hungary Government International Bonds, Reg S, 3.13%, due 09/21/51 | | | 8,529,483 | |
| | | 7,700,000 | | | Hungary Government International Bonds, Reg S, 6.75%, due 09/25/52 | | | 8,170,778 | |
| | | 3,500,000 | | | MVM Energetika Zrt, Reg S, 7.50%, due 06/09/28 | | | 3,622,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Hungary | | | 50,471,730 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | India — 0.9% | | | | |
| | | | | | Corporate Debt — 0.9% | | | | |
| | | 8,850,125 | | | Adani Renewable Energy RJ Ltd./Kodangal Solar Parks Pvt Ltd./Wardha Solar Maharash, Reg S, 4.63%, due 10/15/39 | | | 7,403,926 | |
| | | 12,700,000 | | | Delhi International Airport Ltd., Reg S, 6.45%, due 06/04/29 | | | 12,504,801 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total India | | | 19,908,727 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 12 |
GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Indonesia — 2.8% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 2.8% | |
| | | 14,200,000 | | | Indonesia Asahan Aluminium PT/Mineral Industri Indonesia Persero PT, Reg S, 5.80%, due 05/15/50 | | | 13,120,090 | |
| | | 2,800,000 | | | Indonesia Government International Bonds, 4.85%, due 01/11/33 | | | 2,749,068 | |
| | | 3,391,000 | | | Indonesia Government International Bonds, 5.45%, due 09/20/52 | | | 3,377,640 | |
| | | 2,012,920 | | | LLPL Capital Pte. Ltd., Reg S, 6.88%, due 02/04/39 | | | 1,951,526 | |
| | | 26,200,000 | | | Minejesa Capital BV, Reg S, 5.63%, due 08/10/37 | | | 22,859,500 | |
| | | 4,900,000 | | | Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN Indonesia III, Reg S, 4.70%, due 06/06/32 | | | 4,793,915 | |
| | | 10,700,000 | | | Perusahaan Perseroan Persero PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara, Reg S, 6.25%, due 01/25/49 | | | 10,553,196 | |
| | | 4,195,000 | | | Saka Energi Indonesia PT, Reg S, 4.45%, due 05/05/24 | | | 4,155,315 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Indonesia | | | 63,560,250 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Israel — 0.7% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.7% | |
| | | 14,283,000 | | | Israel Electric Corp. Ltd., Reg S, 8.10%, due 12/15/96 | | | 16,299,017 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Jamaica — 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | | | Corporate Debt — 0.3% | | | | |
| | | 5,920,810 | | | TransJamaican Highway Ltd., Reg S, 5.75%, due 10/10/36 | | | 5,197,050 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.3% | |
| | | 2,675,000 | | | Jamaica Government International Bonds, 7.88%, due 07/28/45 | | | 3,100,967 | |
| | | 4,200,000 | | | National Road Operating & Constructing Co. Ltd., Reg S, 9.38%, due 11/10/24 | | | 4,244,310 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 7,345,277 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Jamaica | | | 12,542,327 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Jordan — 1.2% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 1.2% | |
| | | 30,495,000 | | | Jordan Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.38%, due 10/10/47 | | | 26,263,819 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Kazakhstan — 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.8% | |
| | | 18,980,000 | | | KazMunayGas National Co. JSC, Reg S, 6.38%, due 10/24/48 | | | 17,319,440 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Kenya — 0.9% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.9% | |
| | | 1,400,000 | | | Kenya Government International Bonds, Reg S, 8.25%, due 02/28/48 | | | 1,141,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Kenya — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — continued | |
| | | 24,294,000 | | | Republic of Kenya Government International Bonds, Reg S, 8.25%, due 02/28/48 | | | 19,799,610 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Kenya | | | 20,940,610 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Lebanon — 0.3% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.3% | |
| | | 6,200,000 | | | Lebanon Government International Bonds, Reg S, 6.85%, due 03/23/27 (d) | | | 356,500 | |
| | | 5,047,000 | | | Lebanon Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.00%, due 03/20/28 (d) | | | 290,203 | |
| | | 55,005,000 | | | Lebanon Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.15%, due 11/20/31 (d) | | | 3,162,787 | |
| | | 19,100,000 | | | Lebanon Government International Bonds, 8.20%, due 05/17/33 (d) | | | 1,098,250 | |
| | | 51,714,000 | | | Lebanon Government International Bonds, 8.25%, due 05/17/34 (d) | | | 2,973,555 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Lebanon | | | 7,881,295 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Malaysia — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.2% | |
| | | 4,400,000 | | | Dua Capital Ltd., Reg S, 2.78%, due 05/11/31 | | | 3,750,076 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Mexico — 6.5% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 6.5% | |
| | | 5,200,000 | | | Comision Federal de Electricidad, Reg S, 5.00%, due 07/30/49 | | | 4,316,000 | |
GBP | | | 56,606,000 | | | Mexico Government International Bonds, 5.63%, due 03/19/2114 | | | 54,150,493 | |
| | | 125,900,000 | | | Petroleos Mexicanos, 7.69%, due 01/23/50 | | | 86,726,215 | |
| | | 4,700,000 | | | Petroleos Mexicanos, Reg S, 6.63%, due 12/28/2170 | | | 2,739,442 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Mexico | | | 147,932,150 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Montenegro — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.1% | |
EUR | | | 3,100,000 | | | Montenegro Government International Bonds, Reg S, 2.88%, due 12/16/27 | | | 2,978,140 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Morocco — 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.8% | |
| | | 8,300,000 | | | Morocco Government International Bonds, 144A, 6.50%, due 09/08/33 | | | 8,516,381 | |
| | | 8,400,000 | | | OCP SA, Reg S, 6.88%, due 04/25/44 | | | 7,875,000 | |
| | | 1,500,000 | | | OCP SA, Reg S, 5.13%, due 06/23/51 | | | 1,108,890 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Morocco | | | 17,500,271 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Mozambique — 0.3% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.3% | |
| | | 6,876,000 | | | Mozambique International Bonds, Reg S, Step Up, 9.00%, due 09/15/31 | | | 5,766,351 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
13 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Nigeria — 0.9% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.9% | |
| | | 26,450,000 | | | Nigeria Government International Bonds, Reg S, 8.25%, due 09/28/51 | | | 21,493,799 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Oman — 2.1% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 2.1% | |
| | | 2,500,000 | | | Lamar Funding Ltd., Reg S, 3.96%, due 05/07/25 | | | 2,430,225 | |
| | | 45,100,000 | | | Oman Government International Bonds, Reg S, 6.75%, due 01/17/48 | | | 45,358,874 | |
| | | 1,100,000 | | | Oryx Funding Ltd., Reg S, 5.80%, due 02/03/31 | | | 1,089,957 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Oman | | | 48,879,056 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Pakistan — 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.5% | |
| | | 13,300,000 | | | Pakistan Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.88%, due 03/31/36 | | | 9,211,713 | |
| | | 4,426,000 | | | Pakistan Water & Power Development Authority, Reg S, 7.50%, due 06/04/31 | | | 2,648,209 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Pakistan | | | 11,859,922 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Panama — 2.8% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 2.8% | |
| | | 1,964,190 | | | AES Panama Generation Holdings SRL, Reg S, 4.38%, due 05/31/30 | | | 1,642,063 | |
| | | 20,700,000 | | | Panama Bonos del Tesoro, Reg S, 6.38%, due 07/25/33 | | | 18,899,721 | |
| | | 8,937,000 | | | Panama Government International Bonds, 8.13%, due 04/28/34 | | | 9,364,532 | |
| | | 7,600,000 | | | Panama Government International Bonds, 6.40%, due 02/14/35 | | | 7,003,400 | |
| | | 7,200,000 | | | Panama Government International Bonds, 8.00%, due 03/01/38 | | | 7,369,200 | |
| | | 23,800,000 | | | Panama Government International Bonds, 4.50%, due 04/01/56 | | | 15,012,564 | |
| | | 8,200,000 | | | Panama Government International Bonds, 4.50%, due 01/19/63 | | | 5,075,800 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Panama | | | 64,367,280 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Papua New Guinea — 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.0% | |
| | | 1,100,000 | | | Papua New Guinea Government International Bonds, Reg S, 8.38%, due 10/04/28 | | | 1,029,600 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Peru — 1.9% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 1.9% | |
| | | 18,500,000 | | | Peru Government International Bonds, 3.60%, due 01/15/72 (f) | | | 12,127,860 | |
| | | 44,845,000 | | | Petroleos del Peru SA, Reg S, 5.63%, due 06/19/47 | | | 30,600,883 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Peru | | | 42,728,743 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Philippines — 1.1% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 1.1% | |
| | | 3,500,000 | | | Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas International Bonds, 8.60%, due 06/15/97 (c) | | | 4,646,250 | |
| | | 7,900,000 | | | Philippines Government International Bonds, 5.95%, due 10/13/47 | | | 8,417,608 | |
| | | 10,112,000 | | | Power Sector Assets & Liabilities Management Corp., 9.63%, due 05/15/28 | | | 11,681,483 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Philippines | | | 24,745,341 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Poland — 1.3% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 1.3% | |
| | | 4,200,000 | | | Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, 144A, 5.38%, due 05/22/33 | | | 4,151,437 | |
| | | 9,500,000 | | | Republic of Poland Government International Bonds, 5.75%, due 11/16/32 | | | 9,904,035 | |
| | | 10,200,000 | | | Republic of Poland Government International Bonds, 4.88%, due 10/04/33 | | | 10,005,690 | |
| | | 5,200,000 | | | Republic of Poland Government International Bonds, 5.50%, due 04/04/53 | | | 5,195,580 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Poland | | | 29,256,742 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Republic of North Macedonia — 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.4% | |
EUR | | | 10,700,000 | | | North Macedonia Government International Bonds, Reg S, 1.63%, due 03/10/28 | | | 10,010,972 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Romania — 3.0% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 3.0% | |
EUR | | | 18,600,000 | | | Romania Government International Bonds, 144A, 6.38%, due 09/18/33 | | | 21,172,946 | |
| | | 13,200,000 | | | Romania Government International Bonds, 144A, 6.38%, due 01/30/34 | | | 13,136,244 | |
EUR | | | 15,600,000 | | | Romania Government International Bonds, 144A, 5.63%, due 02/22/36 | | | 16,562,379 | |
EUR | | | 4,500,000 | | | Romania Government International Bonds, Reg S, 2.88%, due 04/13/42 | | | 3,235,752 | |
EUR | | | 9,500,000 | | | Romania Government International Bonds, Reg S, 3.38%, due 01/28/50 | | | 6,958,760 | |
| | | 5,700,000 | | | Romania Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.63%, due 01/17/53 | | | 6,215,109 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Romania | | | 67,281,190 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Russia — 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.8% | |
| | | 6,870,000 | | | GTLK Europe Capital DAC, Reg S, 4.65%, due 03/10/27 (a) (d) (g) | | | 3,435 | |
| | | 5,200,000 | | | GTLK Europe Capital DAC, Reg S, 4.80%, due 02/26/28 (a) (d) (g) | | | 2,600 | |
| | | 6,800,000 | | | GTLK Europe Capital DAC, Reg S, 4.35%, due 02/27/29 (a) (d) (g) | | | 3,400 | |
| | | 6,400,000 | | | Russia Foreign Bonds - Eurobond, Reg S, 5.10%, due 03/28/35 (c) (d) | | | 3,520,000 | |
| | | 27,000,000 | | | Russia Foreign Bonds - Eurobond, 144A, 5.10%, due 03/28/35 (c) (d) | | | 14,850,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Russia | | | 18,379,435 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 14 |
GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Rwanda — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.1% | |
| | | 4,100,000 | | | Rwanda International Government Bonds, Reg S, 5.50%, due 08/09/31 | | | 3,319,237 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Saudi Arabia — 2.8% | | | | |
| | | | | | Corporate Debt — 0.9% | | | | |
| | | 21,651,165 | | | ACWA Power Management & Investments One Ltd., Reg S, 5.95%, due 12/15/39 | | | 20,958,328 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 1.9% | |
| | | 10,900,000 | | | Saudi Government International Bonds, Reg S, 4.63%, due 10/04/47 | | | 9,237,750 | |
| | | 11,200,000 | | | Saudi Government International Bonds, Reg S, 5.00%, due 01/18/53 | | | 9,878,288 | |
| | | 35,600,000 | | | Saudi Government International Bonds, Reg S, 3.45%, due 02/02/61 | | | 23,309,812 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 42,425,850 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Saudi Arabia | | | 63,384,178 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Senegal — 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.4% | |
EUR | | | 4,000,000 | | | Senegal Government International Bonds, Reg S, 5.38%, due 06/08/37 | | | 3,053,258 | |
| | | 7,200,000 | | | Senegal Government International Bonds, Reg S, 6.75%, due 03/13/48 | | | 5,211,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Senegal | | | 8,264,258 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Serbia — 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.6% | |
| | | 6,100,000 | | | Serbia International Bonds, Reg S, 6.50%, due 09/26/33 | | | 6,203,700 | |
EUR | | | 11,300,000 | | | Serbia International Bonds, Reg S, 2.05%, due 09/23/36 | | | 8,424,062 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Serbia | | | 14,627,762 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | South Africa — 3.8% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 3.8% | |
| | | 16,900,000 | | | Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., Reg S, 8.45%, due 08/10/28 | | | 16,790,150 | |
ZAR | | | 150,350,000 | | | Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., Zero Coupon, due 12/31/32 | | | 1,653,615 | |
ZAR | | | 933,900,000 | | | Republic of South Africa Government International Bonds, 6.50%, due 02/28/41 | | | 28,819,190 | |
| | | 41,300,000 | | | Republic of South Africa Government International Bonds, 5.75%, due 09/30/49 | | | 30,071,562 | |
| | | 8,300,000 | | | Transnet SOC Ltd., Reg S, 8.25%, due 02/06/28 | | | 8,253,312 | |
ZAR | | | 20,200,000 | | | Transnet SOC Ltd., Reg S, 13.50%, due 04/18/28 | | | 1,100,911 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total South Africa | | | 86,688,740 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Sri Lanka — 1.6% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 1.6% | |
| | | 4,880,000 | | | Sri Lanka Government International Bonds, Reg S, 6.83%, due 07/18/26 (d) | | | 2,701,226 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Sri Lanka — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — continued | |
| | | 8,544,000 | | | Sri Lanka Government International Bonds, Reg S, 6.20%, due 05/11/27 (d) (f) | | | 4,594,536 | |
| | | 22,600,000 | | | Sri Lanka Government International Bonds, Reg S, 6.75%, due 04/18/28 (d) | | | 12,176,202 | |
| | | 7,700,000 | | | Sri Lanka Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.85%, due 03/14/29 (d) | | | 4,105,717 | |
| | | 23,800,000 | | | Sri Lanka Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.55%, due 03/28/30 (d) | | | 12,698,014 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Sri Lanka | | | 36,275,695 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Suriname — 1.3% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 1.3% | |
| | | 24,224,446 | | | Suriname Government International Bonds, 144A, 7.95%, due 07/15/33 | | | 21,293,288 | |
| | | 12,095,000 | | | Suriname Government International Bonds, 144A, Variable Rate, 9.00%, due 12/31/50 | | | 8,526,975 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Suriname | | | 29,820,263 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Tajikistan — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.2% | |
| | | 5,774,000 | | | Republic of Tajikistan International Bonds, Reg S, 7.13%, due 09/14/27 | | | 5,215,077 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Trinidad And Tobago — 1.2% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 1.2% | |
| | | 18,400,000 | | | Heritage Petroleum Co. Ltd., Reg S, 9.00%, due 08/12/29 | | | 19,323,312 | |
| | | 9,300,000 | | | Telecommunications Services of Trinidad & Tobago Ltd., Reg S, 8.88%, due 10/18/29 | | | 8,809,518 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Trinidad And Tobago | | | 28,132,830 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Tunisia — 1.2% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 1.2% | |
JPY | | | 5,411,700,000 | | | Tunisian Republic, 4.30%, due 08/02/30 (c) | | | 19,131,544 | |
JPY | | | 1,780,000,000 | | | Tunisian Republic, 4.20%, due 03/17/31 (c) | | | 6,173,959 | |
JPY | | | 730,000,000 | | | Tunisian Republic, 3.50%, due 02/03/33 | | | 2,239,861 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Tunisia | | | 27,545,364 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Turkey — 3.3% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 3.3% | |
| | | 10,544,000 | | | Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Reg S, 6.38%, due 12/09/25 | | | 10,295,900 | |
| | | 10,000,000 | | | Turkiye Government International Bonds, 7.63%, due 05/15/34 | | | 9,962,500 | |
| | | 10,800,000 | | | Turkiye Government International Bonds, 4.88%, due 04/16/43 | | | 7,491,852 | |
| | | 63,813,000 | | | Turkiye Government International Bonds, 5.75%, due 05/11/47 | | | 47,836,777 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Turkey | | | 75,587,029 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
15 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Ukraine — 1.1% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 1.1% | |
| | | 5,000,000 | | | NPC Ukrenergo, Reg S, 6.88%, due 11/09/28 (c) (d) | | | 1,625,000 | |
| | | 12,600,000 | | | State Agency of Roads of Ukraine, Reg S, 6.25%, due 06/24/30 (c) (d) | | | 3,325,266 | |
| | | 6,619,000 | | | Ukraine Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.75%, due 09/01/28 (c) (d) | | | 1,889,261 | |
| | | 3,969,000 | | | Ukraine Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.75%, due 09/01/29 (c) (d) | | | 1,121,401 | |
| | | 16,200,000 | | | Ukraine Government International Bonds, Reg S, 9.75%, due 11/01/30 (c) (d) | | | 4,810,752 | |
| | | 25,400,000 | | | Ukraine Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.38%, due 09/25/34 (c) (d) | | | 6,632,194 | |
| | | 20,200,000 | | | Ukraine Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.25%, due 03/15/35 (c) (d) | | | 5,293,612 | |
| | | 180,000 | | | Ukraine Railways Via Rail Capital Markets PLC, Reg S, 7.88%, due 07/15/28 (c) (d) | | | 93,600 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Ukraine | | | 24,791,086 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | United Arab Emirates — 1.0% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 1.0% | |
| | | 5,600,000 | | | Abu Dhabi Government International Bonds, Reg S, 3.13%, due 09/30/49 | | | 3,887,744 | |
| | | 13,300,000 | | | Finance Department Government of Sharjah, Reg S, 4.00%, due 07/28/50 | | | 8,431,668 | |
| | | 16,400,000 | | | Finance Department Government of Sharjah, Reg S, 4.38%, due 03/10/51 | | | 11,154,132 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total United Arab Emirates | | | 23,473,544 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | United States — 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | | | Asset-Backed Securities — 0.3% | | | | |
| | | 584,929 | | | CWHEQ Revolving Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 05-F, Class 2A, AMBAC, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.35%, 5.67%, due 12/15/35 | | | 567,358 | |
| | | 137,223 | | | CWHEQ Revolving Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 05-H, Class 2A, FGIC, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.35%, 5.67%, due 12/15/35 | | | 136,409 | |
| | | 439,643 | | | CWHEQ Revolving Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 06-D, Class 2A, XLCA, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.31%, 5.63%, due 05/15/36 | | | 416,428 | |
| | | 5,880,550 | | | Morgan Stanley IXIS Real Estate Capital Trust, Series 06-2, Class A3, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.26%, 5.59%, due 11/25/36 | | | 1,942,399 | |
| | | 5,933,528 | | | Morgan Stanley IXIS Real Estate Capital Trust, Series 06-2, Class A4, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.33%, 5.66%, due 11/25/36 | | | 1,959,863 | |
| | | 3,055,622 | | | WaMu Asset-Backed Certificates WaMu Trust, Series 07-HE2, Class 2A4, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.47%, 5.80%, due 04/25/37 | | | 1,141,013 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6,163,470 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | U.S. Government — 0.3% | | | | |
| | | 8,300,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.88%, due 11/30/27 (h) | | | 8,162,207 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total United States | | | 14,325,677 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Uruguay — 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.5% | |
UYU | | | 379,600,000 | | | Uruguay Government International Bonds, 9.75%, due 07/20/33 | | | 10,113,099 | |
| | | 2,218,000 | | | Uruguay Government International Bonds, 5.10%, due 06/18/50 | | | 2,131,564 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Uruguay | | | 12,244,663 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Uzbekistan — 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.6% | |
| | | 5,200,000 | | | Republic of Uzbekistan International Bonds, Reg S, 3.70%, due 11/25/30 | | | 4,318,392 | |
| | | 9,850,000 | | | Uzbekneftegaz JSC, Reg S, 4.75%, due 11/16/28 | | | 8,317,340 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Uzbekistan | | | 12,635,732 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Venezuela — 3.2% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 3.2% | |
| | | 101,165,000 | | | C.A. La Electricidad de Caracas, Reg S, 8.50%, due 04/10/18 (c) (d) | | | 5,652,089 | |
| | | 159,800,000 | | | Petroleos de Venezuela SA, Reg S, 6.00%, due 05/16/24 (d) | | | 15,740,300 | |
| | | 49,667,000 | | | Petroleos de Venezuela SA, Reg S, 6.00%, due 11/15/26 (d) | | | 4,941,866 | |
| | | 6,600,000 | | | Petroleos de Venezuela SA, Reg S, 9.75%, due 05/17/35 (d) | | | 792,000 | |
| | | 17,228,000 | | | Venezuela Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.75%, due 10/13/19 (d) | | | 2,411,920 | |
| | | 33,200,000 | | | Venezuela Government International Bonds, Reg S, 6.00%, due 12/09/20 (d) | | | 4,515,200 | |
| | | 21,550,000 | | | Venezuela Government International Bonds, Reg S, 12.75%, due 08/23/22 (d) | | | 3,555,750 | |
| | | 151,993,000 | | | Venezuela Government International Bonds, Reg S, 9.00%, due 05/07/23 (d) | | | 22,798,950 | |
| | | 62,400,000 | | | Venezuela Government International Bonds, Reg S, 11.95%, due 08/05/31 (d) | | | 11,169,600 | |
| | | 4,400,000 | | | Venezuela Government International Bonds, 9.38%, due 01/13/34 (d) | | | 776,600 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Venezuela | | | 72,354,275 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Vietnam — 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.5% | |
| | | 5,858,000 | | | Viet Nam Debt & Asset Trading Corp., Reg S, 1.00%, due 10/10/25 | | | 5,218,131 | |
| | | 7,318,000 | | | Vietnam Government International Bonds, Variable Rate, U.S. (Fed) Prime Rate + 0.81%, 6.71%, due 03/13/28 (c) | | | 6,688,652 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Vietnam | | | 11,906,783 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 16 |
GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Zambia — 0.7% | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 0.7% | |
| | | 2,600,000 | | | Zambia Government International Bonds, Reg S, 5.38%, due 09/20/22 (d) | | | 1,585,610 | |
| | | 22,272,000 | | | Zambia Government International Bonds, Reg S, 8.97%, due 07/30/27 (d) | | | 15,033,600 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Zambia | | | 16,619,210 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS (COST $2,829,198,185) | | | 2,125,885,594 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | LOAN ASSIGNMENTS — 1.0% | | | | |
| | | | | | Chad — 0.3% | | | | |
| | | 277,243 | | | Glencore UK (Chad) Loan Agreement, Tranche A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. LIBOR + 2.00%, 7.60%, due 09/30/25 (c) | | | 224,290 | |
| | | 9,610,455 | | | Glencore UK (Chad) Loan Agreement, Tranche B, Variable Rate, 3 mo. LIBOR + 2.25%, 7.85%, due 12/31/27 (c) | | | 6,390,952 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Chad | | | 6,615,242 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Kenya — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | 1,475,000 | | | Kenya Government International Bonds, Variable Rate, 6 mo. LIBOR + 6.70%, 12.09%, due 04/10/25 (a) | | | 1,441,913 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Turkey — 0.6% | | | | |
| | | 13,307,143 | | | Meridiam Eastern Europe Investment S.à.r.l Loan Agreement, 8.85%, due 06/23/28 (a) | | | 14,094,706 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL LOAN ASSIGNMENTS (COST $24,450,101) | | | 22,151,861 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | LOAN PARTICIPATIONS — 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | | | Angola — 0.3% | | | | |
| | | 5,271,428 | | | Angola Government International Bonds Loan Agreement (Participation via Avenir Issuer II Ireland DAC), Reg S, 6.93%, due 02/19/27 (c) | | | 4,945,760 | |
| | | 2,566,667 | | | Angola Government International Bonds Loan Agreement (Participation with GE Capital EFS Financing, Inc), 7.50%, due 08/30/24 (c) | | | 2,489,666 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Angola | | | 7,435,426 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Iraq — 0.0% | | | | |
EUR | | | 448,068 | | | Republic of Iraq Paris Club Loan Agreement (Participation with Credit Suisse), 4.50%, due 12/30/27 (c) | | | 410,662 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Russia — 0.0% | | | | |
EUR | | | 76,893,501 | | | Russian Foreign Trade Obligations, (Participation with GML International Ltd.) (c) (d) | | | 3 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† / Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Sudan — 0.1% | | | | |
CHF | | | 11,833,578 | | | Republic of Sudan, Loan Agreement, Tranche A (Participation via Abu Dhabi Investment Company) (c) (d) | | | 602,150 | |
CHF | | | 5,155,077 | | | Republic of Sudan, Loan Agreement, Tranche B (Participation via Abu Dhabi Investment Company) (c) (d) | | | 262,315 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Sudan | | | 864,465 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL LOAN PARTICIPATIONS (COST $28,518,148) | | | 8,710,556 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | INVESTMENT FUNDS — 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | | | Colombia — 0.6% | | | | |
| | | 9,300,000 | | | Bona Fide Investment Holdings II LLC (a) (i) (j) | | | 12,461,563 | |
| | | 690,075 | | | Bona Fide Investments Feeder LLC (a) (i) (j) | | | 908,969 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Colombia | | | 13,370,532 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL INVESTMENT FUNDS (COST $9,990,075) | | | 13,370,532 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | RIGHTS/WARRANTS — 0.9% | | | | |
| | | | | | Argentina — 0.7% | | | | |
EUR | | | 246,989,676 | | | Argentina Republic Government International Bonds GDP Linked, Variable Rate, Expires 12/15/35 (k) | | | 15,005,052 | |
JPY | | | 1,723,445,000 | | | Argentina Republic Government International Bonds GDP Linked, Expires 12/15/35 (a) (k) | | | 323,089 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Argentina | | | 15,328,141 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Ukraine — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | 10,646,000 | | | Ukraine Government International Bonds GDP Linked, Variable Rate, Reg S, Expires 08/01/41 (c) (k) | | | 4,881,191 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL RIGHTS/WARRANTS (COST $42,051,371) | | | 20,209,332 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.2% | |
| | | | | | Money Market Funds — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | 5,449,509 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (l) | | | 5,449,509 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
17 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Repurchase Agreements — 1.0% | | | | |
| | | 21,999,134 | | | Nomura Securities International, Inc. Repurchase Agreement, dated, 02/29/24 maturing on 03/01/24 with a maturity value of $22,002,373 and an effective yield of 5.30%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note with maturity date 12/31/28 and a market value of $22,385,246. | | | 21,999,134 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $27,448,643) | | | 27,448,643 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 97.4% (Cost $2,961,656,523) | | | 2,217,776,518 | |
| | | | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — 2.6% | | | 59,771,108 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 2,277,547,626 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Additional information on each restricted security is as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Value as a | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Percentage | | | Value as of | |
Issuer | | Acquisition | | | Acquisition | | | of Fund’s | | | February 29, | |
Description | | Date | | | Cost | | | Net Assets | | | 2024 | |
Bona Fide Investment Holdings II LLC | | | 06/07/23 | | | $ | 9,300,000 | | | | 0.6 | % | | $ | 12,461,563 | |
Bona Fide Investments Feeder LLC | | | 12/31/21 | | | | 690,075 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 908,969 | |
GTLK Europe Capital DAC, Reg S, 4.65%, due 03/10/27 | | | 04/30/20 | | | | 6,725,653 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 3,435 | |
GTLK Europe Capital DAC, Reg S, 4.80%, due 02/26/28 | | | 03/12/21 | | | | 5,306,910 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 2,600 | |
GTLK Europe Capital DAC, Reg S, 4.35%, due 02/27/29 | | | 01/26/22 | | | | 6,017,589 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 3,400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 13,379,967 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 18 |
GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
A summary of outstanding financial instruments at February 29, 2024 is as follows:
Forward Currency Contracts
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Settlement Date | | Counterparty | | | Currency Sold | | | Currency Purchased | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)($) | | | Settlement Date | | | Counterparty | | | Currency Sold | | | Currency Purchased | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)($) | |
04/02/2024 | | | BCLY | | | | BRL | | | | 63,000,000 | | | | USD | | | | 12,702,125 | | | | 66,904 | | | | 03/28/2024 | | | | DB | | | USD | 1,959,732 | | | | ZAR | | | | 37,700,000 | | | | 1,910 | |
04/24/2024 | | | MSCI | | | | EUR | | | | 142,200,000 | | | | USD | | | | 155,150,282 | | | | 1,140,937 | | | | 03/28/2024 | | | | GS | | | USD | 4,010,277 | | | | ZAR | | | | 77,200,000 | | | | 6,667 | |
04/24/2024 | | | SSB | | | | EUR | | | | 4,500,000 | | | | USD | | | | 4,888,496 | | | | 14,782 | | | | 03/28/2024 | | | | MSCI | | | ZAR | 725,300,000 | | | | USD | | | | 37,784,504 | | | | 45,003 | |
04/18/2024 | | | BCLY | | | | GBP | | | | 3,400,000 | | | | USD | | | | 4,296,473 | | | | 3,512 | | | | 04/26/2024 | | | | MSCI | | | COP | 112,820,000,000 | | | | USD | | | | 28,134,313 | | | | (363,489 | ) |
04/18/2024 | | | MSCI | | | | GBP | | | | 44,300,000 | | | | USD | | | | 56,102,517 | | | | 167,751 | | | | 04/24/2024 | | | | DB | | | EUR | 2,800,000 | | | | USD | | | | 3,023,621 | | | | (8,912 | ) |
04/10/2024 | | | MSCI | | | | HKD | | | | 723,800,000 | | | | USD | | | | 92,859,516 | | | | 313,197 | | | | 04/24/2024 | | | | CITI | | | USD | 869,677 | | | | EUR | | | | 800,000 | | | | (3,239 | ) |
04/10/2024 | | | SSB | | | | HKD | | | | 14,700,000 | | | | USD | | | | 1,886,048 | | | | 6,481 | | | | 04/24/2024 | | | | MSCI | | | USD | 5,103,517 | | | | EUR | | | | 4,700,000 | | | | (13,194 | ) |
03/21/2024 | | | MSCI | | | | JPY | | | | 3,695,100,000 | | | | USD | | | | 24,748,233 | | | | 35,544 | | | | 04/10/2024 | | | | BCLY | | | USD | 4,740,835 | | | | HKD | | | | 37,000,000 | | | | (9,951 | ) |
04/02/2024 | | | MSCI | | | | USD | | | | 1,382,849 | | | | BRL | | | | 6,900,000 | | | | 1,009 | | | | 04/18/2024 | | | | BCLY | | | USD | 22,579,661 | | | | TRY | | | | 739,800,000 | | | | (50,774 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
04/02/2024 | | | SSB | | | | USD | | | | 1,599,421 | | | | BRL | | | | 8,000,000 | | | | 5,052 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,361,552 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
04/26/2024 | | | JPM | | | | USD | | | | 1,050,960 | | | | COP | | | | 4,170,000,000 | | | | 2,362 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reverse Repurchase Agreements(m)
| | | | | | | | | | |
Face Value | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
USD | | | (10,338,501 | ) | | Barclays Bank PLC, 4.50%, dated 07/26/23, (collateral: Peru Government International Bonds, 3.60%, due 01/15/72), to be repurchased on demand at face value plus accrued interest. | | | (10,338,501 | ) |
USD | | | (1,918,004 | ) | | Barclays Bank PLC, 4.55%, dated 01/31/24, (collateral: Honduras Government International Bonds, Reg S, 5.63%, due 06/24/30), to be repurchased on demand at face value plus accrued interest. | | | (1,918,004 | ) |
USD | | | (1,626,501 | ) | | Nomura International PLC, 4.75%, dated 02/09/24, (collateral: El Salvador Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.65%, due 06/15/35), to be repurchased on demand at face value plus accrued interest. | | | (1,626,501 | ) |
USD | | | (216,678 | ) | | J.P. Morgan Securities PLC, 4.50%, dated 02/12/24, (collateral: Sri Lanka Government International Bonds, Reg S, 6.20%, due 05/11/27), to be repurchased on demand at face value plus accrued interest. | | | (216,678 | ) |
USD | | | (330,455 | ) | | Nomura International PLC, 4.50%, dated 02/21/24, (collateral: El Salvador Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.12%, due 01/20/50), to be repurchased on demand at face value plus accrued interest. | | | (330,455 | ) |
USD | | | (726,654 | ) | | Nomura International PLC, 4.70%, dated 02/23/24, (collateral: El Salvador Government International Bonds, Reg S, 7.12%, due 01/20/50), to be repurchased on demand at face value plus accrued interest. | | | (726,654 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | $ | (15,156,793 | ) |
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Average balance outstanding | | $ | (27,912,965 | ) |
Average interest rate (net) | | | (4.57 | )% |
Maximum balance outstanding | | $ | (47,263,141 | ) |
Average balance outstanding was calculated based on daily face value balances outstanding during the period that the Fund had entered into reverse repurchase agreements. Average interest rate was calculated based on interest received and/or paid during the period that the Fund had entered into the reverse repurchase agreements.
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19 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Credit Linked Options
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Principal / Notional Amount | | Expiration Date | | | Description | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | |
Put Sold USD 41,197,000 | | | 04/15/2024 | | | Banco do Brasil Credit Linked Put Option, Fund receives premium of 0.30% (OTC) (CP-DB) (a) | | | (1,574,973 | ) | | | 70,275 | |
Put Sold USD 81,200,000 | | | 04/15/2024 | | | Banco do Brasil Credit Linked Put Option, Fund receives premium of 0.44% (OTC) (CP-DB) (a) | | | (4,869,699 | ) | | | 46,744 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | $ | (6,444,672 | ) | | $ | 117,019 | |
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Swap Contracts
Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swaps
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reference Entity | | Notional Amount | | | Annual Premium | | | Implied Credit Spread (1) | | | Maximum Potential Amount of Future Payments by the Fund Under the Contract (2) | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
Buy Protection^: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CDX.EM.40.V1 | | | USD | | | | 94,100,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | N/A | | | | 12/20/2028 | | | | Quarterly | | | $ | 2,766,540 | | | $ | 2,582,763 | | | $ | (183,777 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OTC Credit Default Swaps
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reference Entity | | Counterparty | | Notional Amount | | | Annual Premium | | | Implied Credit Spread (1) | | | Maximum Potential Amount of Future Payments by the Fund Under the Contract (2) | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
Buy Protection^: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Petrobras Global Finance BV | | CITI | | | USD | | | | 36,900,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.18 | % | | N/A | | | 12/20/2024 | | | Quarterly | | | 585,824 | | | | (240,393 | ) | | | (826,217 | ) |
Republic of Turkey | | BCLY | | | USD | | | | 12,700,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | N/A | | | 12/20/2024 | | | Quarterly | | | 1,582,287 | | | | (25,294 | ) | | | (1,607,581 | ) |
Republic of Turkey | | CITI | | | USD | | | | 17,900,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | N/A | | | 12/20/2024 | | | Quarterly | | | 1,213,688 | | | | (35,650 | ) | | | (1,249,338 | ) |
Commonwealth of Bahamas | | DB | | | EUR | | | | 13,236,906 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 5.19 | % | | N/A | | | 06/20/2025 | | | Quarterly | | | 1,604,211 | | | | 459,938 | | | | (1,144,273 | ) |
Republic of Brazil | | GS | | | USD | | | | 12,700,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | N/A | | | 12/20/2025 | | | Quarterly | | | (72,847 | ) | | | (113,893 | ) | | | (41,046 | ) |
Republic of Colombia | | MORD | | | USD | | | | 45,300,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.52 | % | | N/A | | | 12/20/2025 | | | Quarterly | | | 151,692 | | | | (373,479 | ) | | | (525,171 | ) |
Republic of South Africa Government International Bonds | | MORD | | | USD | | | | 34,300,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | N/A | | | 12/20/2025 | | | Quarterly | | | 360,718 | | | | 14,160 | | | | (346,558 | ) |
Republic of Egypt | | CITI | | | USD | | | | 2,300,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 5.47 | % | | N/A | | | 12/20/2027 | | | Quarterly | | | 655,500 | | | | 326,053 | | | | (329,447 | ) |
Republic of Egypt | | JPM | | | USD | | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 5.47 | % | | N/A | | | 12/20/2027 | | | Quarterly | | | 690,000 | | | | 354,406 | | | | (335,594 | ) |
Republic of Egypt | | JPM | | | USD | | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 5.47 | % | | N/A | | | 12/20/2027 | | | Quarterly | | | 725,000 | | | | 354,406 | | | | (370,594 | ) |
Kingdom of Bahrain | | MORD | | | USD | | | | 5,400,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.91 | % | | N/A | | | 06/20/2028 | | | Quarterly | | | 401,901 | | | | 186,201 | | | | (215,700 | ) |
Republic of Turkey | | MORD | | | USD | | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 2.70 | % | | N/A | | | 06/20/2028 | | | Quarterly | | | 350,661 | | | | 101,889 | | | | (248,772 | ) |
Republic of South Africa Government International Bonds | | MORD | | | USD | | | | 30,500,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 2.30 | % | | N/A | | | 12/20/2028 | | | Quarterly | | | 2,200,074 | | | | 1,645,143 | | | | (554,931 | ) |
United States of Mexico | | MORD | | | USD | | | | 14,700,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | N/A | | | 12/20/2028 | | | Quarterly | | | 140,630 | | | | (97,590 | ) | | | (238,220 | ) |
United States of Mexico | | GS | | | USD | | | | 14,700,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | N/A | | | 06/20/2029 | | | Quarterly | | | 1,168,386 | | | | (21,467 | ) | | | (1,189,853 | ) |
United States of Mexico | | GS | | | USD | | | | 14,700,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.33 | % | | N/A | | | 09/20/2031 | | | Quarterly | | | 1,940,881 | | | | 308,550 | | | | (1,632,331 | ) |
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| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 20 |
GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Swap Contracts — continued
OTC Credit Default Swaps — continued
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reference Entity | | Counterparty | | | Notional Amount | | | Annual Premium | | | Implied Credit Spread (1) | | | Maximum Potential Amount of Future Payments by the Fund Under the Contract (2) | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
Sell Protection^: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commonwealth of Bahamas | | | DB | | | | USD | | | | 17,626,321 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 5.19 | % | | | 17,626,321 USD | | | | 06/20/2025 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (1,850,317 | ) | | | (560,587 | ) | | | 1,289,730 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 11,848,289 | | | $ | 2,282,393 | | | $ | (9,565,896 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
^ | Buy Protection - Fund pays a premium and buys credit protection. If a credit event occurs the Fund will, depending on the terms of the particular swap contract, either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. |
Sell Protection - Fund receives a premium and sells credit protection. If a credit event occurs the Fund will, depending on the terms of the particular swap contract, either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.
(1) | As of February 29, 2024, implied credit spreads in absolute terms, calculated using a model, and utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap contracts on the reference security, serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and reflect the likelihood or risk of default for the reference entity. |
The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection. Wider (i.e. higher) credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the contract.
(2) | The maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap contract. |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund Pays | | Fund Receives | | Notional Amount | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
0.30% | | JPY-TONA-OIS-COMPOUND | | JPY | | | 8,570,000,000 | | | | 12/21/2027 | | | | Annually | | | | (62,494 | ) | | | 280,246 | | | | 342,740 | |
USD-SOFR-COMPOUND | | 4.01% | | USD | | | 162,500,000 | | | | 12/21/2027 | | | | Annually | | | | 155,081 | | | | (731,226 | ) | | | (886,307 | ) |
BRL-CDI | | 10.05% | | BRL | | | 234,791,359 | | | | 01/02/2029 | | | | At Maturity | | | | (22,492 | ) | | | (552,087 | ) | | | (529,595 | ) |
0.58% | | JPY-TONA-OIS-COMPOUND | | JPY | | | 4,360,000,000 | | | | 12/21/2032 | | | | Annually | | | | (100,289 | ) | | | 565,394 | | | | 665,683 | |
USD-SOFR-COMPOUND | | 3.45% | | USD | | | 54,000,000 | | | | 09/20/2033 | | | | Annually | | | | (1,200 | ) | | | (1,839,053 | ) | | | (1,837,853 | ) |
5.56% | | CL-CLICP-Bloomberg | | CLP | | | 25,400,000,000 | | | | 12/20/2033 | | | | Semi-Annually | | | | 217,080 | | | | (862,166 | ) | | | (1,079,246 | ) |
3.20% | | EURIBOR | | EUR | | | 34,000,000 | | | | 12/20/2033 | | | | Semi-Annually | | | | 173,932 | | | | (1,487,135 | ) | | | (1,661,067 | ) |
2.80% | | THB-THOR | | THB | | | 930,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (86,159 | ) | | | (561,592 | ) | | | (475,433 | ) |
ZAR-JIBAR-SAFEX | | 10.04% | | ZAR | | | 208,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2039 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (34,841 | ) | | | (16,895 | ) | | | 17,946 | |
2.90% | | EURIBOR | | EUR | | | 25,500,000 | | | | 12/20/2053 | | | | Semi-Annually | | | | 255,170 | | | | (2,622,787 | ) | | | (2,877,957 | ) |
3.70% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | GBP | | | 25,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2054 | | | | Annually | | | | (741,386 | ) | | | 666,726 | | | | 1,408,112 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (247,598 | ) | | $ | (7,160,575 | ) | | $ | (6,912,977 | ) |
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21 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
As of February 29, 2024, for the above contracts and/or agreements, the Fund had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover commitments or collateral requirements, if any, of the relevant broker or exchange.
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
† | Denominated in U.S. Dollar, unless otherwise indicated. |
(a) | Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by the Trustees of GMO Trust or persons acting at their direction pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees. Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs (Note 2). |
(b) | Security is backed by U.S. Treasury Bonds. |
(c) | Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs (Note 2). |
(d) | Security is in default. |
(e) | Security is backed by the United States International Development Finance Corporation. |
(f) | All or a portion of this security has been pledged to cover collateral requirements on reverse repurchase agreements (Note 2). |
(g) | The security is restricted as to resale. |
(h) | All or a portion of this security has been pledged to cover margin requirements on futures and/or cleared swap contracts, collateral on OTC swap contracts, forward currency contracts, and/or written options, if any (Note 4). |
(i) | Affiliated company (Note 10). |
(j) | Private placement security; restricted as to resale. Represents investment in a pool of constitutional obligations of the Colombian government owed to individuals. |
(k) | Indexed security in which price and/or coupon is linked to the price of a specific instrument or financial statistic. |
(l) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
(m) | Reverse repurchase agreements have an open maturity date and can be closed by either party on demand. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 61.
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| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 22 |
GMO High Yield Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Structured Products team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Class VI shares of GMO High Yield Fund returned +11.03% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +10.40% for the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index.
The Fund was invested in a mix of index portfolio products as well as cash high yield bonds. During the fiscal year, the Fund moved exposures between different products based on changes in the model’s alpha signals as well as other factors.
The Fund’s allocation to portfolio products, including standardized total return swaps and credit default swap indices, contributed positively towards outperformance over the benchmark, as did the carry allocation and the high-quality BB bonds in the Fund.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO High Yield Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $300,000,000 Investment in
GMO High Yield Fund Class VI Shares and the Markit iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | 5 Year | | Since Inception |
Class VI | | 11.03% | | 4.50% | | 6/25/18 4.86% |
Class I | | n/a | | n/a | | 4/13/23 8.20% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
For Class VI and I the gross expense ratio of 0.47% and 0.66%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.46% and 0.59% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO High Yield Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
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Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 58.6 | % |
Debt Obligations | | | 38.8 | |
Swap Contracts | | | 2.6 | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | 1.0 | |
Futures Contracts | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Written Options | | | (0.1 | ) |
Other | | | (0.9 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Industry Group Summary¤ | | % of Investments | |
Consumer Cyclical | | | 19.9 | % |
Communications | | | 14.0 | |
Energy | | | 11.5 | |
Consumer Non-Cyclical | | | 11.4 | |
Capital Goods | | | 11.1 | |
Technology | | | 7.7 | |
Finance Companies | | | 4.0 | |
Basic Industry | | | 3.7 | |
Electric | | | 3.0 | |
REITS | | | 2.7 | |
Insurance | | | 2.6 | |
Transportation | | | 2.5 | |
Other Industrial | | | 1.8 | |
Other Financial | | | 1.0 | |
Brokerage/Asset Managers/Exchanges | | | 0.9 | |
Cash/Cash Equivalents | | | 0.9 | |
Government Owned No Guarantee | | | 0.7 | |
Banking | | | 0.6 | |
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| | | 100.0 | % |
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& | In the table, derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table excludes short-term investments and mutual funds, if any. The table includes exposure through the use of certain derivative financial instruments and excludes exposures through certain currency linked derivatives such as forward currency contracts. The table takes in account the market values of securities and the notional amounts of swaps. The table is not normalized, thus the table may not total to 100%. |
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GMO High Yield Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | DEBT OBLIGATIONS — 38.8% | | | | |
| | | | | | Corporate Debt — 15.3% | | | | |
| | | | | | Australia — 0.2% | |
| | | 300,000 | | | FMG Resources August 2006 Pty. Ltd., 144A, 5.88%, due 04/15/30 | | | 293,605 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Canada — 0.5% | | | | |
| | | 300,000 | | | goeasy Ltd., 144A, 9.25%, due 12/01/28 | | | 318,322 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Parkland Corp., 144A, 4.63%, due 05/01/30 | | | 319,711 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Videotron Ltd., 144A, 3.63%, due 06/15/29 | | | 224,580 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Canada | | | 862,613 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | United Kingdom — 0.3% | | | | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC, 144A, 5.50%, due 07/15/29 | | | 192,289 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | Rolls-Royce PLC, 144A, 3.63%, due 10/14/25 | | | 288,861 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total United Kingdom | | | 481,150 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | United States — 14.3% | | | | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Adtalem Global Education, Inc., 144A, 5.50%, due 03/01/28 | | | 333,140 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | AECOM, 5.13%, due 03/15/27 | | | 293,867 | |
| | | 100,000 | | | Antero Midstream Partners LP/Antero Midstream Finance Corp., 144A, 5.75%, due 03/01/27 | | | 97,844 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | APX Group, Inc., 144A, 6.75%, due 02/15/27 | | | 150,206 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | Arcosa, Inc., 144A, 4.38%, due 04/15/29 | | | 276,899 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | ASGN, Inc., 144A, 4.63%, due 05/15/28 | | | 326,411 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Avantor Funding, Inc., 144A, 3.88%, due 11/01/29 | | | 224,075 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | Ball Corp., 6.00%, due 06/15/29 | | | 301,454 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | Bath & Body Works, Inc., 6.88%, due 11/01/35 | | | 300,151 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Black Knight InfoServ LLC, 144A, 3.63%, due 09/01/28 | | | 188,412 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Boise Cascade Co., 144A, 4.88%, due 07/01/30 | | | 322,955 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Brink’s Co., 144A, 4.63%, due 10/15/27 | | | 330,747 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Builders FirstSource, Inc., 144A, 6.38%, due 06/15/32 | | | 199,968 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | BWX Technologies, Inc., 144A, 4.13%, due 06/30/28 | | | 325,539 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Carnival Corp., 144A, 4.00%, due 08/01/28 | | | 230,590 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Central Garden & Pet Co., 4.13%, due 10/15/30 | | | 222,092 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 144A, 6.75%, due 04/15/30 | | | 198,536 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | CNX Resources Corp., 144A, 6.00%, due 01/15/29 | | | 288,343 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., 3.00%, due 02/15/29 | | | 308,856 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | CTR Partnership LP/CareTrust Capital Corp., 144A, REIT, 3.88%, due 06/30/28 | | | 226,097 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Corporate Debt — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | United States — continued | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Directv Financing LLC/Directv Financing Co.-Obligor, Inc., 144A, 5.88%, due 08/15/27 | | | 330,354 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | DT Midstream, Inc., 144A, 4.13%, due 06/15/29 | | | 228,436 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | EnLink Midstream LLC, 144A, 5.63%, due 01/15/28 | | | 295,593 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | EQM Midstream Partners LP, 144A, 7.50%, due 06/01/30 | | | 212,571 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | Fair Isaac Corp., 144A, 5.25%, due 05/15/26 | | | 296,819 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | FirstCash, Inc., 144A, 5.63%, due 01/01/30 | | | 189,457 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Fluor Corp., 4.25%, due 09/15/28 | | | 330,855 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | Fortrea Holdings, Inc., 144A, 7.50%, due 07/01/30 | | | 306,750 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure Investors LLC, 144A, 5.50%, due 05/01/28 | | | 335,111 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Gartner, Inc., 144A, 3.63%, due 06/15/29 | | | 223,999 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Global Net Lease, Inc./Global Net Lease Operating Partnership LP, 144A, 3.75%, due 12/15/27 | | | 295,748 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Hess Midstream Operations LP, 144A, 4.25%, due 02/15/30 | | | 318,707 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 144A, 3.75%, due 05/01/29 | | | 227,082 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Howard Hughes Corp., 144A, 4.13%, due 02/01/29 | | | 310,692 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Howmet Aerospace, Inc., 3.00%, due 01/15/29 | | | 313,906 | |
| | | 100,000 | | | Icahn Enterprises LP/Icahn Enterprises Finance Corp., 6.25%, due 05/15/26 | | | 97,444 | |
| | | 375,000 | | | Iron Mountain Information Management Services, Inc., 144A, 5.00%, due 07/15/32 | | | 335,263 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | James Hardie International Finance DAC, 144A, 5.00%, due 01/15/28 | | | 289,302 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Jefferies Finance LLC/JFIN Co.-Issuer Corp., 144A, 5.00%, due 08/15/28 | | | 314,792 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP/Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 144A, 4.75%, due 06/15/29 | | | 224,361 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Lamar Media Corp., 4.00%, due 02/15/30 | | | 223,125 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Levi Strauss & Co., 144A, 3.50%, due 03/01/31 | | | 303,300 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | M/I Homes, Inc., 4.95%, due 02/01/28 | | | 285,588 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Moog, Inc., 144A, 4.25%, due 12/15/27 | | | 327,548 | |
| | | 225,000 | | | Murphy Oil USA, Inc., 144A, 3.75%, due 02/15/31 | | | 191,992 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | New Fortress Energy, Inc., 144A, 6.75%, due 09/15/25 | | | 298,452 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | Newmark Group, Inc., 144A, 7.50%, due 01/12/29 | | | 305,046 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | News Corp., 144A, 3.88%, due 05/15/29 | | | 316,335 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | NMI Holdings, Inc., 144A, 7.38%, due 06/01/25 | | | 201,620 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Novelis Corp., 144A, 4.75%, due 01/30/30 | | | 228,302 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | NRG Energy, Inc., 144A, 3.63%, due 02/15/31 | | | 294,291 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 26 |
GMO High Yield Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Corporate Debt — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | United States — continued | |
| | | 300,000 | | | NuStar Logistics LP, 6.38%, due 10/01/30 | | | 300,849 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | OneMain Finance Corp., 3.50%, due 01/15/27 | | | 230,118 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | PennyMac Financial Services, Inc., 144A, 5.38%, due 10/15/25 | | | 295,236 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | Permian Resources Operating LLC, 144A, 7.00%, due 01/15/32 | | | 308,033 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | RLJ Lodging Trust LP, 144A, 4.00%, due 09/15/29 | | | 305,501 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | ROBLOX Corp., 144A, 3.88%, due 05/01/30 | | | 306,541 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 144A, 9.25%, due 01/15/29 | | | 322,708 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Sagicor Financial Co. Ltd., 144A, 5.30%, due 05/13/28 | | | 335,300 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Seagate HDD Cayman, 5.75%, due 12/01/34 | | | 240,300 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | Shift4 Payments LLC/Shift4 Payments Finance Sub, Inc., 144A, 4.63%, due 11/01/26 | | | 287,864 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 144A, 4.00%, due 07/15/28 | | | 225,229 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Sonic Automotive, Inc., 144A, 4.88%, due 11/15/31 | | | 300,727 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Starwood Property Trust, Inc., 144A, 4.38%, due 01/15/27 | | | 234,375 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Steelcase, Inc., 5.13%, due 01/18/29 | | | 329,470 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Stericycle, Inc., 144A, 3.88%, due 01/15/29 | | | 224,980 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Sunoco LP/Sunoco Finance Corp., 4.50%, due 05/15/29 | | | 230,937 | |
| | | 100,000 | | | Talen Energy Supply LLC, 144A, 8.63%, due 06/01/30 | | | 105,504 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc., 144A, 5.75%, due 01/15/28 | | | 293,945 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Tempur Sealy International, Inc., 144A, 4.00%, due 04/15/29 | | | 313,720 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | TopBuild Corp., 144A, 4.13%, due 02/15/32 | | | 306,540 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | TriNet Group, Inc., 144A, 3.50%, due 03/01/29 | | | 309,904 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Twilio, Inc., 3.88%, due 03/15/31 | | | 304,522 | |
| | | 225,000 | | | U.S. Cellular Corp., 6.70%, due 12/15/33 | | | 221,380 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Under Armour, Inc., 3.25%, due 06/15/26 | | | 329,576 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | United Rentals North America, Inc., 3.75%, due 01/15/32 | | | 302,871 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | Viper Energy, Inc., 144A, 7.38%, due 11/01/31 | | | 308,898 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | Vistra Operations Co. LLC, 144A, 7.75%, due 10/15/31 | | | 310,319 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | Vornado Realty LP, REIT, 3.50%, due 01/15/25 | | | 291,421 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | Western Digital Corp., 4.75%, due 02/15/26 | | | 293,194 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc., 144A, 4.38%, due 08/15/28 | | | 325,414 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | XPO, Inc., 144A, 7.13%, due 06/01/31 | | | 204,259 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Corporate Debt — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | United States — continued | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Yum! Brands, Inc., 144A, 4.75%, due 01/15/30 | | | 189,732 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Ziff Davis, Inc., 144A, 4.63%, due 10/15/30 | | | 313,880 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total United States | | | 22,802,270 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Corporate Debt | | | 24,439,638 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | U.S. Government — 23.5% | | | | |
| | | 8,369,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield - 0.08%, 5.25%, due 04/30/24 (a) | | | 8,367,326 | |
| | | 5,100,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.04%, 5.36%, due 07/31/24 | | | 5,099,759 | |
| | | 7,175,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.20%, 5.53%, due 01/31/25 (a) | | | 7,183,303 | |
| | | 16,830,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.13%, 5.45%, due 07/31/25 (a) | | | 16,823,808 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total U.S. Government | | | 37,474,196 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS (COST $61,429,072) | | | 61,913,834 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 58.6% | |
| | | | | | Repurchase Agreements — 35.1% | | | | |
| | | 55,999,543 | | | Nomura Securities International, Inc. Repurchase Agreement, dated 02/29/24, maturing on 03/01/24 with a maturity value of $56,007,787 and an effective yield of 5.30%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note with maturity date 12/31/28 and a market value of $56,982,404. | | | 55,999,543 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 22.3% | |
JPY | | | 1,530,000,000 | | | Japan Treasury Discount Bills, Zero Coupon, due 03/18/24 | | | 10,206,007 | |
JPY | | | 1,769,000,000 | | | Japan Treasury Discount Bills, Zero Coupon, due 04/08/24 | | | 11,801,389 | |
JPY | | | 2,029,000,000 | | | Japan Treasury Discount Bills, Zero Coupon, due 04/15/24 | | | 13,536,192 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers | | | 35,543,588 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
27 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO High Yield Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Money Market Funds — 1.2% | | | | |
| | | 1,835,572 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (b) | | | 1,835,572 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $94,636,843) | | | 93,378,703 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 97.4% (Cost $156,065,915) | | | 155,292,537 | |
| | | | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — 2.6% | | | 4,212,339 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 159,504,876 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
A summary of outstanding financial instruments at February 29, 2024 is as follows:
Forward Currency Contracts
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Settlement Date | | Counterparty | | Currency Sold | | | Currency Purchased | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | |
04/08/2024 | | BCLY | | | JPY | | | | 1,769,000,000 | | | | USD | | | | 12,449,304 | | | | 584,806 | |
04/15/2024 | | MSCI | | | JPY | | | | 2,029,000,000 | | | | USD | | | | 14,171,282 | | | | 548,359 | |
03/18/2024 | | SSB | | | JPY | | | | 1,530,000,000 | | | | USD | | | | 10,764,488 | | | | 536,751 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,669,916 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Number of Contracts + | | Type | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount ($) | | | Value/Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | |
Buys | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
27 | | U.S. Treasury Note 10 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 2,981,813 | | | | 1,719 | |
15 | | U.S. Treasury Note 2 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 3,071,250 | | | | 1,512 | |
52 | | U.S. Treasury Note 5 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 5,559,125 | | | | 10,549 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | $ | 11,612,188 | | | $ | 13,780 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
+ | Buys - Fund is long the futures contract. |
Sales - Fund is short the futures contract.
Written Options
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Counterparty | | | Exercise Rate | | | Expiration Date | | | Principal/ Notional Amount | | | Floating Rate Index | | | Pay/Receive Floating Rate | | | Value ($) | |
Written Options on Credit Default Swaps – Puts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CDX.NA.HYS.41 | | | CITI | | | | 104.50 | % | | | 04/17/24 | | | | USD | | | | (19,116,000 | ) | | | Fixed Spread | | | | Pay | | | | (57,907 | ) |
CDX.NA.HYS.41 | | | JPM | | | | 105.50 | % | | | 03/20/24 | | | | USD | | | | (12,744,000 | ) | | | Fixed Spread | | | | Pay | | | | (27,169 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total Written Options On Credit Default Swaps — Puts | | | | (85,076 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (Premiums $212,968) | | | $ | (85,076 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 28 |
GMO High Yield Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Swap Contracts
Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swaps
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reference Entity | | Notional Amount | | | Annual Premium | | | Implied Credit Spread (1) | | | Maximum Potential Amount of Future Payments by the Fund Under the Contract (2) | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
Sell Protection^: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CDX.NA.HYS.41.V2 | | | USD | | | | 10,636,560 | | | | 5.00 | % | | | 3.39 | % | | | 10,636,560 USD | | | | 12/20/2028 | | | | Quarterly | | | $ | 651,012 | | | $ | 672,901 | | | $ | 21,889 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
^ | Buy Protection - Fund pays a premium and buys credit protection. If a credit event occurs the Fund will, depending on the terms of the particular swap contract, either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. |
Sell Protection - Fund receives a premium and sells credit protection. If a credit event occurs the Fund will, depending on the terms of the particular swap contract, either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.
(1) | As of February 29, 2024, implied credit spreads in absolute terms, calculated using a model, and utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap contracts on the reference security, serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and reflect the likelihood or risk of default for the reference entity. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection. Wider (i.e. higher) credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the contract. |
(2) | The maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap contract. |
OTC Total Return Swaps
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund Pays | | Fund Receives | | Counterparty | | | Notional Amount | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
SOFR | | Total Return on iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index | | | BCLY | | | USD | 14,079,000 | | | | 03/20/2024 | | | | Quarterly | | | | 12 | | | | 791,958 | | | | 791,946 | |
SOFR | | Total Return on iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index | | | MSCI | | | USD | 6,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2024 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (25 | ) | | | 193,095 | | | | 193,120 | |
SOFR | | Total Return on iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index | | | JPM | | | USD | 29,170,000 | | | | 03/20/2024 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (123 | ) | | | 868,464 | | | | 868,587 | |
SOFR | | Total Return on iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index | | | BCLY | | | USD | 6,331,000 | | | | 03/20/2024 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (27 | ) | | | 180,088 | | | | 180,115 | |
SOFR | | Total Return on iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index | | | MSCI | | | USD | 43,317,000 | | | | 06/20/2024 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (183 | ) | | | 1,291,799 | | | | 1,291,982 | |
SOFR | | Total Return on iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index | | | MSCI | | | USD | 9,157,000 | | | | 06/20/2024 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (24 | ) | | | 112,489 | | | | 112,513 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (370 | ) | | $ | 3,437,893 | | | $ | 3,438,263 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
29 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO High Yield Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
As of February 29, 2024, for the above contracts and/or agreements, the Fund had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover commitments or collateral requirements, if any, of the relevant broker or exchange.
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
† | Denominated in U.S. Dollar, unless otherwise indicated. |
(a) | All or a portion of this security has been pledged to cover margin requirements on futures and/or cleared swap contracts, collateral on OTC swap contracts, forward currency contracts, and/or written options, if any (Note 4). |
(b) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 61.
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 30 |
GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Developed Rates & FX team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Class III shares of GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund returned +3.81% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +3.33% for the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index.
The Fund’s investment exposure was implemented through global interest rate and currency derivatives, as well as indirect (through other GMO Funds, including GMO Opportunistic Income Fund and GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund) and direct fixed income investments.
The Fund’s overweight positioning to off-benchmark securitized products and emerging debt produced positive relative performance, and security selection within investment grade corporate bonds was strong. Active interest rate strategies were helpful, though currency positioning pulled on returns.
Developed markets interest rate performance benefited from active duration positions in Switzerland and New Zealand, while positioning in Sweden drew down. Curve slope (2-year vs. 10-year) added value, aided by small wins in each of the investible markets except Australia and Sweden.
Currency positioning hurt the portfolio overall, but losses were isolated to G10 markets while emerging currencies were slightly additive. Market selection underperformed, with Japanese yen and Swiss franc positioning struggling. In emerging markets, LatAm outperformed in cross section, where Mexican peso was most effective.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
31
GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $1,000,000 Investment in
GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund Class III Shares and the
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | 5 Year | | 10 Year |
Class III | | 3.81% | | 0.21% | | 1.48% |
Class IV | | 3.91% | | 0.26% | | 1.53% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
For Class III and IV the gross expense ratio of 0.74% and 0.69%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.42% and 0.37% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Debt Obligations | | | 67.5 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 36.7 | |
Common Stocks | | | 15.1 | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | 1.0 | |
Futures Contracts | | | 0.1 | |
Loan Assignments | | | 0.1 | |
Rights/Warrants | | | 0.1 | |
Investment Funds | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Loan Participations | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Purchased Options | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Written Options/Credit Linked Options | | | (0.0 | )^ |
Reverse Repurchase Agreements | | | (0.0 | )^ |
Swap Contracts | | | (0.5 | ) |
Securities Sold Short | | | (0.7 | ) |
Other | | | (19.4 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | % of Investments | |
United States | | | 97.2 | % |
Australia | | | 5.2 | |
United Kingdom | | | 1.1 | |
Canada | | | 1.0 | |
Other Developed | | | 0.3 | ‡ |
Euro Region | | | (1.3 | )§ |
Sweden | | | (3.5 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | The table incorporates aggregate indirect asset class exposure associated with investments in other funds of GMO Trust (“underlying funds”). Derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table incorporates aggregate indirect country exposure associated with investments in the underlying funds. The table excludes short-term investments. The table includes exposure through the use of certain derivative financial instruments and excludes exposure through certain currency linked derivatives such as forward currency contracts and currency options. The table is based on duration adjusted net exposures (both investments and derivatives), taking into account the market value of securities and the notional amounts of swaps and other derivative financial instruments. Duration is based on GMO’s models. The greater the duration of a bond, the greater its contribution to the concentration percentage. Credit default swap exposures are factored into the duration adjusted exposure using a reference security and applying the same methodology to that security. The table is normalized to 100%, therefore the absolute exposure presented for each country may not be representative of the true exposure of the Fund. |
‡ | “Other Developed” is comprised of developed countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
§ | “Euro Region” is comprised of derivative financial instruments attributed to the Eurozone and not a particular country. |
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GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | DEBT OBLIGATIONS — 47.9% | | | | |
| | | | | | Germany — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | | | Corporate Debt — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Deutsche Bank AG, Variable Rate, 6.72%, due 01/18/29 | | | 154,108 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Japan — 1.2% | | | | |
| | | | | | Corporate Debt — 1.2% | | | | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., 3.85%, due 03/01/26 | | | 243,761 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., Variable Rate, 5.48%, due 02/22/31 | | | 201,492 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., Variable Rate, 4.25%, due 09/11/29 | | | 239,508 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., Variable Rate, 5.75%, due 05/27/34 | | | 204,212 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Japan | | | 888,973 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Mexico — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | | | Corporate Debt — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Southern Copper Corp., 5.88%, due 04/23/45 | | | 149,250 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | United Kingdom — 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | | | Corporate Debt — 0.8% | | | | |
| | | 200,000 | | | HSBC Holdings PLC, Variable Rate, 4.58%, due 06/19/29 | | | 192,411 | |
| | | 500,000 | | | HSBC Holdings PLC, Variable Rate, 3.97%, due 05/22/30 | | | 463,613 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total United Kingdom | | | 656,024 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | United States — 45.5% | | | | |
| | | | | | Corporate Debt — 19.8% | | | | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Allstate Corp., 5.25%, due 03/30/33 | | | 149,430 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Allstate Corp., 4.20%, due 12/15/46 | | | 163,322 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Ally Financial, Inc., Variable Rate, 6.85%, due 01/03/30 | | | 153,304 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Amazon.com, Inc., 1.00%, due 05/12/26 | | | 184,095 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Amazon.com, Inc., 3.30%, due 04/13/27 | | | 191,742 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Amgen, Inc., 5.60%, due 03/02/43 | | | 150,164 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Amgen, Inc., 5.75%, due 03/02/63 | | | 150,014 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Athene Holding Ltd., 4.13%, due 01/12/28 | | | 239,471 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Athene Holding Ltd., 6.15%, due 04/03/30 | | | 205,782 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Bank of New York Mellon Corp., Variable Rate, 3.44%, due 02/07/28 | | | 143,397 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Bank of New York Mellon Corp., Variable Rate, 6.47%, due 10/25/34 | | | 162,713 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Berry Global, Inc., 144A, 5.50%, due 04/15/28 | | | 149,039 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Block Financial LLC, 3.88%, due 08/15/30 | | | 180,319 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Booking Holdings, Inc., 3.60%, due 06/01/26 | | | 145,369 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Booking Holdings, Inc., 4.63%, due 04/13/30 | | | 196,483 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Brighthouse Financial, Inc., 4.70%, due 06/22/47 | | | 154,958 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Corporate Debt — continued | | | | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Broadcom, Inc., 144A, 3.42%, due 04/15/33 | | | 128,114 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | Broadcom, Inc., 144A, 3.19%, due 11/15/36 | | | 235,187 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Broadcom, Inc., 144A, 4.93%, due 05/15/37 | | | 139,752 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | Cardinal Health, Inc., 4.37%, due 06/15/47 | | | 246,621 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Carlisle Cos., Inc., 3.75%, due 12/01/27 | | | 142,598 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | CDW LLC/CDW Finance Corp., 4.25%, due 04/01/28 | | | 142,659 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | CDW LLC/CDW Finance Corp., 3.25%, due 02/15/29 | | | 133,747 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Cencora, Inc., 3.25%, due 03/01/25 | | | 244,595 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Cheniere Energy Partners LP, 4.50%, due 10/01/29 | | | 187,333 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Cheniere Energy Partners LP, 4.00%, due 03/01/31 | | | 178,371 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Cheniere Energy Partners LP, 5.95%, due 06/30/33 | | | 201,313 | |
| | | 63,000 | | | Cigna Group, 1.25%, due 03/15/26 | | | 58,199 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Cigna Group, 4.80%, due 07/15/46 | | | 134,047 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Cigna Group, 3.88%, due 10/15/47 | | | 153,733 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Columbia Pipeline Group, Inc., 5.80%, due 06/01/45 | | | 145,196 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Comerica, Inc., 4.00%, due 02/01/29 | | | 134,855 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Corebridge Financial, Inc., 144A, 6.05%, due 09/15/33 | | | 153,139 | |
| | | 100,000 | | | Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc., 3.15%, due 01/15/32 | | | 83,800 | |
| | | 100,000 | | | Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc., 4.10%, due 01/15/52 | | | 70,691 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Eli Lilly & Co., 4.15%, due 03/15/59 | | | 126,748 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Enstar Group Ltd., 4.95%, due 06/01/29 | | | 194,544 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc., 4.00%, due 06/15/25 | | | 147,138 | |
| | | 100,000 | | | Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc., 3.25%, due 09/15/29 | | | 90,471 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc., 5.88%, due 06/01/33 | | | 203,061 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | FS KKR Capital Corp., 3.40%, due 01/15/26 | | | 141,814 | |
| | | 300,000 | | | FS KKR Capital Corp., 3.13%, due 10/12/28 | | | 259,133 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co., 4.42%, due 11/15/35 | | | 234,278 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Howmet Aerospace, Inc., 3.00%, due 01/15/29 | | | 134,531 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Intel Corp., 4.10%, due 05/19/46 | | | 124,476 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Intel Corp., 5.90%, due 02/10/63 | | | 156,258 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., 6.35%, due 08/18/28 | | | 154,819 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co., Variable Rate, 4.91%, due 07/25/33 | | | 145,510 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | KeyCorp, 2.25%, due 04/06/27 | | | 133,984 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | KeyCorp, 4.10%, due 04/30/28 | | | 140,478 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | KeyCorp, Variable Rate, 4.79%, due 06/01/33 | | | 135,687 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 34 |
GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Corporate Debt — continued | | | | |
| | | 300,000 | | | Kyndryl Holdings, Inc., 3.15%, due 10/15/31 | | | 247,403 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Lennox International, Inc., 5.50%, due 09/15/28 | | | 151,376 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Marriott International, Inc., 2.75%, due 10/15/33 | | | 161,068 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Meta Platforms, Inc., 3.85%, due 08/15/32 | | | 138,943 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Meta Platforms, Inc., 4.65%, due 08/15/62 | | | 221,510 | |
| | | 100,000 | | | Micron Technology, Inc., 5.88%, due 09/15/33 | | | 101,957 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | MPLX LP, 5.20%, due 03/01/47 | | | 134,598 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | MPLX LP, 5.50%, due 02/15/49 | | | 234,127 | |
| | | 100,000 | | | Mylan, Inc., 5.20%, due 04/15/48 | | | 82,205 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | NVIDIA Corp., 3.50%, due 04/01/50 | | | 156,832 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc., REIT, 5.25%, due 01/15/26 | | | 247,767 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc., REIT, 3.38%, due 02/01/31 | | | 168,385 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc., REIT, 3.25%, due 04/15/33 | | | 119,397 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | ONEOK, Inc., 6.63%, due 09/01/53 | | | 161,194 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 3.75%, due 07/01/28 | | | 139,639 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 4.75%, due 02/15/44 | | | 125,234 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | PacifiCorp, 5.35%, due 12/01/53 | | | 138,550 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | PacifiCorp, 5.80%, due 01/15/55 | | | 144,853 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Piedmont Operating Partnership LP, 9.25%, due 07/20/28 | | | 158,473 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 6.25%, due 07/01/33 | | | 151,606 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 6.88%, due 05/15/34 | | | 210,625 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp., 4.70%, due 06/15/44 | | | 124,252 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Plains All American Pipeline LP/PAA Finance Corp., 4.90%, due 02/15/45 | | | 126,323 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Variable Rate, 6.88%, due 10/20/34 | | | 162,493 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Progressive Corp., 4.13%, due 04/15/47 | | | 125,933 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Sabra Health Care LP, REIT, 5.13%, due 08/15/26 | | | 147,281 | |
| | | 250,000 | | | Sabra Health Care LP, REIT, 3.20%, due 12/01/31 | | | 202,697 | |
| | | 100,000 | | | Simon Property Group LP, REIT, 6.25%, due 01/15/34 | | | 105,375 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Simon Property Group LP, REIT, 5.85%, due 03/08/53 | | | 151,857 | |
| | | 100,000 | | | TC PipeLines LP, 3.90%, due 05/25/27 | | | 95,388 | |
| | | 350,000 | | | Union Pacific Corp., 3.80%, due 04/06/71 | | | 256,475 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Utah Acquisition Sub, Inc., 5.25%, due 06/15/46 | | | 122,559 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Verisk Analytics, Inc., 4.00%, due 06/15/25 | | | 196,460 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Verisk Analytics, Inc., 4.13%, due 03/15/29 | | | 144,001 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Verisk Analytics, Inc., 5.75%, due 04/01/33 | | | 154,888 | |
| | | 100,000 | | | VMware LLC, 1.40%, due 08/15/26 | | | 90,903 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | VMware LLC, 4.65%, due 05/15/27 | | | 146,826 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | VMware LLC, 3.90%, due 08/21/27 | | | 142,986 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† / Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Corporate Debt — continued | | | | |
| | | 300,000 | | | Vontier Corp., 2.95%, due 04/01/31 | | | 246,821 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Vulcan Materials Co., 3.50%, due 06/01/30 | | | 136,621 | |
| | | 100,000 | | | Walt Disney Co., 6.40%, due 12/15/35 | | | 110,281 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | Walt Disney Co., 4.75%, due 09/15/44 | | | 137,844 | |
| | | 100,000 | | | Willis North America, Inc., 4.50%, due 09/15/28 | | | 96,526 | |
| | | 100,000 | | | WRKCo, Inc., 4.65%, due 03/15/26 | | | 98,703 | |
| | | 150,000 | | | WRKCo, Inc., 4.00%, due 03/15/28 | | | 143,186 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15,018,903 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | U.S. Government — 5.7% | | | | |
| | | 3,880,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield - 0.08%, 5.25%, due 04/30/24 (a) | | | 3,879,224 | |
| | | 450,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.04%, 5.36%, due 07/31/24 (a) | | | 449,979 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 4,329,203 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | U.S. Government Agency — 20.0% | | | | |
| | | 2,000,000 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, TBA, 3.00%, due 03/20/54 | | | 1,753,246 | |
| | | 200,000 | | | Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA, 2.00%, due 03/01/54 | | | 157,133 | |
| | | 2,300,000 | | | Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA, 2.50%, due 03/01/39 | | | 2,085,039 | |
| | | 5,700,000 | | | Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA, 3.00%, due 03/01/54 | | | 4,874,737 | |
| | | 700,000 | | | Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA, 2.50%, due 03/01/54 | | | 575,057 | |
| | | 2,900,000 | | | Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA, 6.00%, due 03/01/54 | | | 2,912,095 | |
| | | 2,900,000 | | | Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA, 5.50%, due 03/01/54 | | | 2,868,601 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15,225,908 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total United States | | | 34,574,014 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS (COST $36,694,142) | | | 36,422,369 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 23.9% | | | | |
| | | | | | United States — 23.9% | | | | |
| | | | | | Affiliated Issuers — 23.9% | | | | |
| | | 196,141 | | | GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund, Class VI | | | 3,697,253 | |
| | | 602,517 | | | GMO Opportunistic Income Fund, Class VI | | | 14,460,403 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $21,061,149) | | | 18,157,656 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
35 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Shares / Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | COMMON STOCKS — 15.1% | | | | |
| | | | | | United States — 15.1% | | | | |
| | | 65,000 | | | Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | 11,489,400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (COST $10,097,100) | | | 11,489,400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 31.8% | |
| | | | | | Repurchase Agreements — 18.4% | | | | |
| | | 13,999,885 | | | Nomura Securities International, Inc. Repurchase Agreement, dated, 02/29/24 maturing on 03/01/24 with a maturity value of $14,001,947 and an effective yield of 5.30%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note with maturity date12/31/28 and a market value of $14,245,601. | | | 13,999,885 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Shares / Par Value† / | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Money Market Funds — 0.6% | | | | |
| | | 496,067 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (b) | | | 496,067 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 12.8% | |
JPY | | | 1,455,000,000 | | | Japan Treasury Discount Bill, Zero Coupon, due 03/25/24 | | | 9,706,050 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $24,726,397) | | | 24,202,002 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 118.7% (Cost $92,578,788) | | | 90,271,427 | |
| | | | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — (18.7%) | | | (14,252,316 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 76,019,111 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
A summary of outstanding financial instruments at February 29, 2024 is as follows:
Forward Currency Contracts
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Settlement Date | | Counterparty | | Currency Sold | | | Currency Purchased | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)($) | | | Settlement Date | | | Counterparty | | | Currency Sold | | | Currency Purchased | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)($) | |
05/08/2024 | | CITI | | | AUD | | | | 250,000 | | | | USD | | | | 164,846 | | | | 2,022 | | | | 04/26/2024 | | | | JPM | | | | USD | | | | 280 | | | | CLP | | | | 271,500 | | | | 1 | |
05/08/2024 | | GS | | | AUD | | | | 500,000 | | | | USD | | | | 326,741 | | | | 1,093 | | | | 04/26/2024 | | | | GS | | | | USD | | | | 60,410 | | | | COP | | | | 240,000,000 | | | | 213 | |
05/08/2024 | | SSB | | | AUD | | | | 460,000 | | | | USD | | | | 302,592 | | | | 2,996 | | | | 04/26/2024 | | | | MSCI | | | | USD | | | | 221,359 | | | | COP | | | | 880,000,000 | | | | 925 | |
04/30/2024 | | BBH | | | CAD | | | | 330,000 | | | | USD | | | | 245,097 | | | | 1,724 | | | | 04/30/2024 | | | | SSB | | | | USD | | | | 63,376 | | | | IDR | | | | 1,000,000,000 | | | | 186 | |
04/30/2024 | | CITI | | | CAD | | | | 160,000 | | | | USD | | | | 118,499 | | | | 500 | | | | 05/09/2024 | | | | CITI | | | | USD | | | | 28,017 | | | | ILS | | | | 100,000 | | | | 38 | |
04/30/2024 | | DB | | | CAD | | | | 420,000 | | | | USD | | | | 310,855 | | | | 1,106 | | | | 05/09/2024 | | | | DB | | | | USD | | | | 124,686 | | | | ILS | | | | 450,000 | | | | 1,563 | |
04/30/2024 | | SSB | | | CAD | | | | 610,000 | | | | USD | | | | 453,052 | | | | 3,179 | | | | 05/09/2024 | | | | GS | | | | USD | | | | 68,147 | | | | ILS | | | | 250,000 | | | | 1,991 | |
04/12/2024 | | SSB | | | CHF | | | | 4,363,976 | | | | USD | | | | 5,167,894 | | | | 212,425 | | | | 05/09/2024 | | | | SSB | | | | USD | | | | 109,104 | | | | ILS | | | | 400,000 | | | | 3,117 | |
04/16/2024 | | CITI | | | CZK | | | | 2,400,000 | | | | USD | | | | 104,611 | | | | 2,286 | | | | 05/08/2024 | | | | CITI | | | | USD | | | | 160,972 | | | | INR | | | | 13,420,556 | | | | 516 | |
04/16/2024 | | MSCI | | | CZK | | | | 6,042,868 | | | | USD | | | | 266,821 | | | | 9,181 | | | | 05/28/2024 | | | | SSB | | | | USD | | | | 37,557 | | | | KRW | | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 56 | |
04/30/2024 | | DB | | | EUR | | | | 1,610,000 | | | | USD | | | | 1,746,312 | | | | 2,179 | | | | 04/18/2024 | | | | MSCI | | | | USD | | | | 598,979 | | | | MXN | | | | 10,419,101 | | | | 7,967 | |
04/18/2024 | | SSB | | | GBP | | | | 880,000 | | | | USD | | | | 1,119,183 | | | | 8,064 | | | | 05/20/2024 | | | | MSCI | | | | USD | | | | 37,065 | | | | PLN | | | | 150,000 | | | | 466 | |
05/14/2024 | | DB | | | HUF | | | | 10,000,000 | | | | USD | | | | 27,471 | | | | 79 | | | | 04/25/2024 | | | | CITI | | | | USD | | | | 119,423 | | | | RON | | | | 550,000 | | | | 81 | |
05/14/2024 | | MSCI | | | HUF | | | | 50,230,100 | | | | USD | | | | 138,941 | | | | 1,350 | | | | 04/10/2024 | | | | BBH | | | | USD | | | | 202,622 | | | | SEK | | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 268 | |
04/30/2024 | | MSCI | | | IDR | | | | 1,105,959,000 | | | | USD | | | | 70,356 | | | | 60 | | | | 04/10/2024 | | | | CITI | | | | USD | | | | 152,905 | | | | SEK | | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,677 | |
03/25/2024 | | DB | | | JPY | | | | 1,455,000,000 | | | | USD | | | | 10,430,194 | | | | 693,058 | | | | 04/10/2024 | | | | DB | | | | USD | | | | 258,603 | | | | SEK | | | | 2,700,000 | | | | 2,255 | |
04/16/2024 | | CITI | | | NOK | | | | 16,800,000 | | | | USD | | | | 1,610,764 | | | | 27,376 | | | | 04/10/2024 | | | | MSCI | | | | USD | | | | 221,656 | | | | SEK | | | | 2,300,000 | | | | 557 | |
05/31/2024 | | MSCI | | | NZD | | | | 250,000 | | | | USD | | | | 154,082 | | | | 1,869 | | | | 03/28/2024 | | | | MSCI | | | | ZAR | | | | 1,400,000 | | | | USD | | | | 72,933 | | | | 87 | |
03/27/2024 | | BCLY | | | PEN | | | | 120,000 | | | | USD | | | | 31,784 | | | | 66 | | | | 05/08/2024 | | | | SSB | | | | AUD | | | | 300,000 | | | | USD | | | | 194,502 | | | | (887 | ) |
04/30/2024 | | MSCI | | | PHP | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | USD | | | | 26,705 | | | | 9 | | | | 04/02/2024 | | | | GS | | | | BRL | | | | 100,000 | | | | USD | | | | 20,015 | | | | (40 | ) |
04/25/2024 | | BCLY | | | RON | | | | 150,000 | | | | USD | | | | 32,726 | | | | 134 | | | | 04/26/2024 | | | | MSCI | | | | COP | | | | 946,342,000 | | | | USD | | | | 235,993 | | | | (3,049 | ) |
04/25/2024 | | GS | | | RON | | | | 1,231,041 | | | | USD | | | | 269,091 | | | | 1,610 | | | | 04/16/2024 | | | | CITI | | | | CZK | | | | 400,000 | | | | USD | | | | 16,875 | | | | (179 | ) |
04/10/2024 | | DB | | | SEK | | | | 2,200,000 | | | | USD | | | | 212,808 | | | | 257 | | | | 04/30/2024 | | | | MSCI | | | | EUR | | | | 200,000 | | | | USD | | | | 215,554 | | | | (1,108 | ) |
04/10/2024 | | MSCI | | | SEK | | | | 10,597,350 | | | | USD | | | | 1,039,051 | | | | 15,197 | | | | 04/18/2024 | | | | SSB | | | | GBP | | | | 200,000 | | | | USD | | | | 252,022 | | | | (505 | ) |
04/24/2024 | | SSB | | | SGD | | | | 40,000 | | | | USD | | | | 29,803 | | | | 9 | | | | 05/09/2024 | | | | CITI | | | | ILS | | | | 586,203 | | | | USD | | | | 161,574 | | | | (2,887 | ) |
04/25/2024 | | JPM | | | TWD | | | | 6,045,600 | | | | USD | | | | 194,982 | | | | 3,445 | | | | 04/18/2024 | | | | SSB | | | | MXN | | | | 5,000,000 | | | | USD | | | | 287,719 | | | | (3,547 | ) |
04/25/2024 | | SSB | | | TWD | | | | 2,400,000 | | | | USD | | | | 77,487 | | | | 1,450 | | | | 03/27/2024 | | | | MSCI | | | | PEN | | | | 160,000 | | | | USD | | | | 42,109 | | | | (182 | ) |
05/08/2024 | | SSB | | | USD | | | | 983,328 | | | | AUD | | | | 1,510,000 | | | | 129 | | | | 05/20/2024 | | | | SSB | | | | PLN | | | | 150,000 | | | | USD | | | | 37,529 | | | | (2 | ) |
04/02/2024 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 20,055 | | | | BRL | | | | 100,000 | | | | 1 | | | | 04/25/2024 | | | | CITI | | | | RON | | | | 200,000 | | | | USD | | | | 43,053 | | | | (403 | ) |
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| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 36 |
GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Forward Currency Contracts — continued
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Settlement Date | | Counterparty | | Currency Sold | | | Currency Purchased | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)($) | | | Settlement Date | | | Counterparty | | | Currency Sold | | | Currency Purchased | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)($) | |
05/20/2024 | | CITI | | | THB | | | | 10,222,300 | | | | USD | | | | 284,164 | | | | (2,652 | ) | | | 04/16/2024 | | | | CITI | | | | USD | | | | 57,006 | | | | NOK | | | | 600,000 | | | | (456 | ) |
04/02/2024 | | BCLY | | | USD | | | | 214,458 | | | | BRL | | | | 1,063,667 | | | | (1,130 | ) | | | 04/16/2024 | | | | JPM | | | | USD | | | | 3,321,422 | | | | NOK | | | | 34,085,429 | | | | (108,894 | ) |
04/30/2024 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 395,656 | | | | CAD | | | | 530,000 | | | | (4,784 | ) | | | 04/10/2024 | | | | CITI | | | | USD | | | | 489,344 | | | | SEK | | | | 5,000,000 | | | | (6,274 | ) |
04/30/2024 | | SSB | | | USD | | | | 258,410 | | | | CAD | | | | 347,182 | | | | (2,365 | ) | | | 04/24/2024 | | | | SSB | | | | USD | | | | 14,424 | | | | SGD | | | | 19,314 | | | | (38 | ) |
04/12/2024 | | SSB | | | USD | | | | 2,523,273 | | | | CHF | | | | 2,160,000 | | | | (70,508 | ) | | | 04/25/2024 | | | | CITI | | | | USD | | | | 87,422 | | | | TWD | | | | 2,700,000 | | | | (1,881 | ) |
04/16/2024 | | CITI | | | USD | | | | 148,029 | | | | CZK | | | | 3,400,000 | | | | (3,069 | ) | | | 03/28/2024 | | | | CITI | | | | ZAR | | | | 600,000 | | | | USD | | | | 31,014 | | | | (206 | ) |
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04/18/2024 | | BCLY | | | USD | | | | 1,544,270 | | | | GBP | | | | 1,220,000 | | | | (3,854 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 792,520 | |
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03/21/2024 | | MSCI | | | USD | | | | 2,356,893 | | | | JPY | | | | 351,902,084 | | | | (3,385 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
05/28/2024 | | CITI | | | USD | | | | 4,360 | | | | KRW | | | | 5,778,325 | | | | (13 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts
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Number of Contracts + | | Type | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount ($) | | | Value/Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | |
Buys | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
45 | | U.S. Long Bond (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 5,366,250 | | | | 38,948 | |
42 | | U.S. Treasury Note 10 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 4,638,375 | | | | 2,675 | |
30 | | U.S. Treasury Note 2 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 6,142,500 | | | | 3,024 | |
74 | | U.S. Treasury Note 5 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 7,911,062 | | | | 15,012 | |
18 | | U.S. Treasury Ultra 10 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 2,055,094 | | | | 1,759 | |
27 | | U.S. Ultra Bond (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 3,452,625 | | | | 29,020 | |
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| | | | | | | | $ | 29,565,906 | | | $ | 90,438 | |
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+ | Buys - Fund is long the futures contract. |
Sales - Fund is short the futures contract.
Swap Contracts
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps
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Fund Pays | | Fund Receives | | Notional Amount | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
4.20% | | 3 Month AUD BBSW | | AUD | | | 12,100,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (12,168 | ) | | | (29,336 | ) | | | (17,168 | ) |
3.95% | | 3 Month AUD BBSW | | AUD | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (49 | ) | | | 625 | | | | 674 | |
4.09% | | 3 Month AUD BBSW | | AUD | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (2,129 | ) | | | (2,129 | ) |
3 Month AUD BBSW | | 3.95% | | AUD | | | 6,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (4,516 | ) | | | (4,516 | ) |
3 Month AUD BBSW | | 4.07% | | AUD | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 2,988 | | | | 2,988 | |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 4.01% | | CAD | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (15,403 | ) | | | (15,403 | ) |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 4.19% | | CAD | | | 5,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | 13,521 | | | | (527 | ) | | | (14,048 | ) |
3.99% | | CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | CAD | | | 6,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 18,768 | | | | 18,768 | |
CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | 1.08% | | CHF | | | 11,080,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | (3,404 | ) | | | (6,748 | ) | | | (3,344 | ) |
CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | 1.10% | | CHF | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | 58 | | | | (431 | ) | | | (489 | ) |
CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | 1.21% | | CHF | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 11,230 | | | | 11,230 | |
1.03% | | CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | CHF | | | 8,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | 3,560 | | | | 13,085 | | | | 9,525 | |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.43% | | EUR | | | 2,027,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | 26 | | | | (23,080 | ) | | | (23,106 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.52% | | EUR | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (19,191 | ) | | | (19,191 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.64% | | EUR | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (6,955 | ) | | | (6,955 | ) |
2.83% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | EUR | | | 12,190,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | (51,052 | ) | | | 38,050 | | | | 89,102 | |
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37 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Swap Contracts — continued
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps — continued
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Fund Pays | | Fund Receives | | Notional Amount | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 4.12% | | GBP | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (20,783 | ) | | | (20,783 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 4.62% | | GBP | | | 6,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | 16,996 | | | | 9,717 | | | | (7,279 | ) |
4.08% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | GBP | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 22,687 | | | | 22,687 | |
3.75% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | GBP | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | 857 | | | | 47,525 | | | | 46,668 | |
4.04% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | GBP | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | 1,387 | | | | 30,299 | | | | 28,912 | |
5.19% | | 3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | NZD | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (9,905 | ) | | | (12,639 | ) | | | (2,734 | ) |
4.64% | | 3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | NZD | | | 5,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 19,617 | | | | 19,617 | |
3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | 5.09% | | NZD | | | 7,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 11,073 | | | | 11,073 | |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | 2.92% | | SEK | | | 32,060,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (985 | ) | | | (22,836 | ) | | | (21,851 | ) |
4.33% | | USD-SOFR-COMPOUND | | USD | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 06/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (1,230 | ) | | | (1,230 | ) |
6 Month AUD BBSW | | 4.37% | | AUD | | | 12,750,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Semi-annual | | | | (26,855 | ) | | | (2,631 | ) | | | 24,224 | |
6 Month AUD BBSW | | 4.41% | | AUD | | | 400,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Semi-annual | | | | 184 | | | | 915 | | | | 731 | |
6 Month AUD BBSW | | 4.48% | | AUD | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Semi-annual | | | | — | | | | 7,747 | | | | 7,747 | |
6 Month AUD BBSW | | 4.51% | | AUD | | | 400,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Semi-annual | | | | — | | | | 2,994 | | | | 2,994 | |
6 Month AUD BBSW | | 4.60% | | AUD | | | 2,700,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Semi-annual | | | | 5,655 | | | | 32,552 | | | | 26,897 | |
4.56% | | 6 Month AUD BBSW | | AUD | | | 800,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Semi-annual | | | | — | | | | (7,819 | ) | | | (7,819 | ) |
4.42% | | 6 Month AUD BBSW | | AUD | | | 7,700,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Semi-annual | | | | — | | | | (18,138 | ) | | | (18,138 | ) |
4.42% | | 6 Month AUD BBSW | | AUD | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Semi-annual | | | | — | | | | (4,125 | ) | | | (4,125 | ) |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 3.43% | | CAD | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (5,923 | ) | | | (5,923 | ) |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 3.46% | | CAD | | | 700,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (1,781 | ) | | | (1,781 | ) |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 3.49% | | CAD | | | 500,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (413 | ) | | | (413 | ) |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 3.49% | | CAD | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (687 | ) | | | (687 | ) |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 3.61% | | CAD | | | 300,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 1,951 | | | | 1,951 | |
3.15% | | CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | CAD | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 30,312 | | | | 30,312 | |
3.41% | | CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | CAD | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 7,493 | | | | 7,493 | |
3.45% | | CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | CAD | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | (4,358 | ) | | | 4,291 | | | | 8,649 | |
3.45% | | CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | CAD | | | 400,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 1,238 | | | | 1,238 | |
CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | 1.26% | | CHF | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | 2,564 | | | | 9,810 | | | | 7,246 | |
1.21% | | CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | CHF | | | 500,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | (1,621 | ) | | | (410 | ) | | | 1,211 | |
1.19% | | CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | CHF | | | 2,540,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | (5,938 | ) | | | 5,020 | | | | 10,958 | |
1.35% | | CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | CHF | | | 700,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (11,119 | ) | | | (11,119 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.19% | | EUR | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (34,877 | ) | | | (34,877 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.21% | | EUR | | | 400,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (13,304 | ) | | | (13,304 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.42% | | EUR | | | 900,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (11,440 | ) | | | (11,440 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.50% | | EUR | | | 200,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (1,068 | ) | | | (1,068 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.54% | | EUR | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | 7,809 | | | | (3,894 | ) | | | (11,703 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.61% | | EUR | | | 400,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 2,088 | | | | 2,088 | |
2.27% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | EUR | | | 509,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | (835 | ) | | | 13,695 | | | | 14,530 | |
2.52% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | EUR | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | (1,339 | ) | | | 3,029 | | | | 4,368 | |
2.45% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | EUR | | | 300,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 2,900 | | | | 2,900 | |
2.42% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | EUR | | | 500,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 6,284 | | | | 6,284 | |
2.42% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | EUR | | | 500,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 6,641 | | | | 6,641 | |
2.41% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | EUR | | | 500,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 6,855 | | | | 6,855 | |
2.52% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | EUR | | | 300,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 1,031 | | | | 1,031 | |
2.54% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | EUR | | | 500,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 909 | | | | 909 | |
2.55% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | EUR | | | 400,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 100 | | | | 100 | |
2.55% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | EUR | | | 400,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 157 | | | | 157 | |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 3.15% | | GBP | | | 600,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | (617 | ) | | | (41,816 | ) | | | (41,199 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 3.41% | | GBP | | | 500,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (21,427 | ) | | | (21,427 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 3.51% | | GBP | | | 500,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | (1,939 | ) | | | (16,358 | ) | | | (14,419 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 3.51% | | GBP | | | 800,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (26,090 | ) | | | (26,090 | ) |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 38 |
GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Swap Contracts — continued
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps — continued
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund Pays | | Fund Receives | | Notional Amount | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 3.54% | | GBP | | | 600,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | (604 | ) | | | (17,940 | ) | | | (17,336 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 3.70% | | GBP | | | 400,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (5,262 | ) | | | (5,262 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 3.84% | | GBP | | | 300,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 262 | | | | 262 | |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 3.85% | | GBP | | | 1,010,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | 269 | | | | 2,093 | | | | 1,824 | |
3.89% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | GBP | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | (5,616 | ) | | | (8,914 | ) | | | (3,298 | ) |
3.24% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | GBP | | | 300,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 18,202 | | | | 18,202 | |
3.36% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | GBP | | | 500,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 24,217 | | | | 24,217 | |
3.65% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | GBP | | | 400,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 7,310 | | | | 7,310 | |
3.63% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | GBP | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 21,092 | | | | 21,092 | |
3.74% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | GBP | | | 300,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 2,749 | | | | 2,749 | |
3.90% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | GBP | | | 400,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (2,766 | ) | | | (2,766 | ) |
4.30% | | 3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | NZD | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 23,408 | | | | 23,408 | |
4.69% | | 3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | NZD | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (13,001 | ) | | | (13,001 | ) |
3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | 4.48% | | NZD | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (3,283 | ) | | | (3,283 | ) |
3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | 4.75% | | NZD | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | 2,788 | | | | 11,491 | | | | 8,703 | |
3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | 4.77% | | NZD | | | 2,200,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | 7,783 | | | | 25,214 | | | | 17,431 | |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | 2.20% | | SEK | | | 13,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (63,778 | ) | | | (63,778 | ) |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | 2.24% | | SEK | | | 9,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (41,272 | ) | | | (41,272 | ) |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | 2.47% | | SEK | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (10,490 | ) | | | (10,490 | ) |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | 2.60% | | SEK | | | 31,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (480 | ) | | | (48,544 | ) | | | (48,064 | ) |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | 2.63% | | SEK | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (3,887 | ) | | | (3,887 | ) |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | 2.76% | | SEK | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (705 | ) | | | (705 | ) |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | 2.84% | | SEK | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | 1 | | | | 1,193 | | | | 1,192 | |
2.47% | | 3 Month SEK STIBOR | | SEK | | | 7,150,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | 563 | | | | 19,096 | | | | 18,533 | |
2.49% | | 3 Month SEK STIBOR | | SEK | | | 73,210,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (8,062 | ) | | | 181,637 | | | | 189,699 | |
2.28% | | 3 Month SEK STIBOR | | SEK | | | 11,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 46,142 | | | | 46,142 | |
2.63% | | 3 Month SEK STIBOR | | SEK | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 13,372 | | | | 13,372 | |
USD-SOFR-COMPOUND | | 3.88% | | USD | | | 300,000 | | | | 06/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 1,452 | | | | 1,452 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (71,806 | ) | | $ | 163,640 | | | $ | 235,446 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OTC Total Return Swaps
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund Pays | | Fund Receives | | Counterparty | | Notional Amount | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
Amazon.com, Inc. | | 1 Month Federal Funds Rate plus 0.35% | | GS | | | USD 10,860,200 | | | | 03/21/2024 | | | | At Maturity | | | $ | — | | | $ | (629,200 | ) | | $ | (629,200 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
39 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
As of February 29, 2024, for the above contracts and/or agreements, the Fund had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover commitments or collateral requirements, if any, of the relevant broker or exchange.
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
† | Denominated in U.S. Dollar, unless otherwise indicated. |
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | All or a portion of this security has been pledged to cover margin requirements on futures and/or cleared swap contracts, collateral on OTC swap contracts, forward currency contracts, and/or written options, if any (Note 4). |
(b) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 61.
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 40 |
GMO Opportunistic Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Structured Products team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Although the Fund is not managed relative to any securities market index or benchmark, a discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to the Bloomberg U.S. Securitized + Index* is included for comparative purposes.
Class VI shares of GMO Opportunistic Income Fund returned +6.56% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +2.46% for the Bloomberg U.S. Securitized + Index.
Absolute performance was driven by gains from the portfolio’s Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS), Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLO), and Student Loan sectors contributing positively. The portfolio’s Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) also posted gains during the fiscal year, while losses from Duration Management positions contributed negatively.
* | The Bloomberg U.S. Securitized + Index is an internally maintained benchmark computed by GMO, comprised of the J.P. Morgan U.S. 3-Month Cash Index through 12/30/2016 and the Bloomberg U.S. Securitized: MBS, ABS, CMBS Index (formerly Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Securitized: MBS, ABS, CMBS Index) thereafter. |
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO Opportunistic Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $300,000,000 Investment in
GMO Opportunistic Income Fund Class VI Shares, the Bloomberg U.S. Securitized + Index**
and the Bloomberg U.S. Securitized Index
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | | 5 Year | | | 10 Year*** | | | Since Inception |
Class III* | | | 6.44 | % | | | n/a | | | | n/a | | | 7/21/21 5.78% |
Class VI | | | 6.56 | % | | | 3.04 | % | | | 3.62 | % | | n/a |
Class R6 | | | 6.43 | % | | | n/a | | | | n/a | | | 5/19/21 2.24% |
Class I | | | 6.33 | % | | | n/a | | | | n/a | | | 11/5/19 2.51% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Transaction fees are retained by the Fund to cover trading costs. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
* | For the period December 28, 2021 to February 1, 2022, no Class III shares were outstanding. Performance for that period is that of Class I shares, which have higher expenses. Therefore, the performance shown is lower than it would have been if Class III expenses had been applied throughout. |
** | The Bloomberg U.S. Securitized + Index is a composite benchmark computed by GMO and comprised of the J.P. Morgan U.S. 3 Month Cash Index through December 30, 2016 and the Bloomberg U.S. Securitized Index thereafter. |
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GMO Opportunistic Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
*** | Beginning December 21, 2015 the pricing source for certain fixed income assets of the Fund changed, which may have had a material impact on the Fund’s performance for the period shown. |
For J.P. Morgan disclaimers please visit https://www.gmo.com/north-america/benchmark-disclaimers/
For Class III, VI, R6 and I the gross expense ratio of 0.62%, 0.52%, 0.61% and 0.71%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.57%, 0.48%, 0.57%, and 0.67% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO Opportunistic Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Debt Obligations | | | 79.1 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 24.7 | |
Mutual Funds | | | 0.8 | |
Swap Contracts | | | 0.5 | |
Futures Contracts | | | 0.0^ | |
Purchased Options | | | 0.0^ | |
Written Options | | | (0.0 | )^ |
Securities Sold Short | | | (3.9 | ) |
Other | | | (1.2 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| |
Industry Sector Summary | | % of Debt Obligations | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 26.3 | % |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | | | 14.1 | |
Student Loans - Private | | | 13.7 | |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities - Other | | | 10.2 | |
U.S. Government Agency | | | 7.6 | |
U.S. Government | | | 5.5 | |
Small Balance Commercial Mortgages | | | 5.0 | |
Student Loans - Federal Family Education Loan Program | | | 4.6 | |
Auto Retail Subprime | | | 3.6 | |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities - Alt-A | | | 3.3 | |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities - Prime | | | 2.7 | |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities - Subprime | | | 1.8 | |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities - Performing Loans | | | 1.1 | |
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities - Agency | | | 0.4 | |
CMBS CDO | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | In the table, derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
44
GMO Opportunistic Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | DEBT OBLIGATIONS — 79.1% | | | | |
| | | | | | Asset-Backed Securities — 68.8% | |
| | | | | | Auto Retail Subprime — 2.8% | | | | |
| | | 5,000,000 | | | Bank of America Auto Trust, Series 23-1A, Class A3, 144A, 5.53%, due 02/15/28 | | | 5,031,721 | |
| | | 5,000,000 | | | Bank of America Auto Trust, Series 2023-2A, Class A3, 144A, 5.74%, due 06/15/28 | | | 5,058,329 | |
| | | 7,500,000 | | | GM Financial Consumer Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 21-3, Class A4, 0.73%, due 08/16/27 | | | 7,047,556 | |
| | | 6,000,000 | | | GM Financial Consumer Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2024-1, Class A3, 4.85%, due 12/18/28 | | | 5,979,291 | |
| | | 14,800,000 | | | Nissan Auto Receivables Owner Trust, Series 2023-B, Class A3, 5.93%, due 03/15/28 | | | 15,022,672 | |
| | | 2,500,000 | | | World Omni Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2023-D, Class A3, 5.79%, due 02/15/29 | | | 2,539,918 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Auto Retail Subprime | | | 40,679,487 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | CMBS CDO — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | 8,586,000 | | | ARCap Resecuritization Trust, Series 05-1A, Class B, 144A, 5.55%, due 12/21/42 | | | 654,253 | |
| | | 192,975 | | | GS Mortgage Securities Corp. Trust, Series 06-CC1, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 5.33%, due 03/21/46 | | | 140,872 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total CMBS CDO | | | 795,125 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Collateralized Loan Obligations — 11.2% | |
| | | 4,558,375 | | | Crestline Denali CLO XVI Ltd., Series 18-1A, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.38%, 6.70%, due 01/20/30 | | | 4,558,872 | |
| | | 33,056 | | | Halcyon Loan Advisors Funding Ltd., Series 14-2A, Class C, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.76%, 9.08%, due 04/28/25 | | | 33,059 | |
| | | 8,752,876 | | | Hayfin U.S. XII Ltd., Series 18-8A, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.38%, 6.70%, due 04/20/31 | | | 8,753,961 | |
| | | 11,518,600 | | | Man GLG U.S. CLO, Series 18-1A, Class A1R, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.40%, 6.72%, due 04/22/30 | | | 11,513,221 | |
| | | 4,000,000 | | | Mountain View CLO Ltd., Series 13-1A, Class BRR , 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.93%, 7.26%, due 10/12/30 | | | 3,999,868 | |
| | | 5,510,167 | | | Northwoods Capital XVII Ltd., Series 18-17A, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.32%, 6.64%, due 04/22/31 | | | 5,512,800 | |
| | | 10,000,000 | | | Ocean Trails CLO 8, Series 20-8A, Class A1R, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.48%, 6.80%, due 07/15/34 | | | 10,005,440 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Asset-Backed Securities — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Collateralized Loan Obligations — continued | |
| | | 9,800,000 | | | OFSI BSL VIII Ltd., Series 17-1A, Class BR, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.76%, 7.08%, due 08/16/29 | | | 9,800,010 | |
| | | 1,083,456 | | | OZLM VII Ltd., Series 14-7A, Class SUB, 144A, Variable Rate, 0.00, due 07/17/26 | | | 65,296 | |
| | | 10,708,861 | | | OZLM XVIII Ltd., Series 18-18A, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.28%, 6.60%, due 04/15/31 | | | 10,720,074 | |
| | | 2,190,000 | | | OZLM XXII Ltd., Series 18-22A, Class A2, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.76%, 7.08%, due 01/17/31 | | | 2,191,408 | |
| | | 1,130,113 | | | Saranac CLO III Ltd., Series 14-3A, Class ALR, 144A, Variable Rate, U.S. (Fed) Prime Rate + 1.60%, 7.23%, due 06/22/30 | | | 1,130,415 | |
| | | 3,512,839 | | | Shackleton CLO Ltd., Series 14-5RA, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.36%, 6.68%, due 05/07/31 | | | 3,516,819 | |
| | | 1,262,000 | | | Signal Peak CLO 2 LLC, Series 15-1A, Class BR2, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.76%, 7.08%, due 04/20/29 | | | 1,263,816 | |
| | | 8,577,797 | | | Signal Peak CLO 5 Ltd., Series 18-5A, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.37%, 6.70%, due 04/25/31 | | | 8,582,429 | |
| | | 2,843,444 | | | Sound Point CLO XIX Ltd.,Series 18-1A, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.26%, 6.58%, due 04/15/31 | | | 2,842,045 | |
| | | 3,595,000 | | | Sound Point CLO XXVIII Ltd., Series 20-3A, Class A1, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.54%, 6.87%, due 01/25/32 | | | 3,597,599 | |
| | | 1,398,883 | | | Sounds Point CLO IV- R Ltd., Series 13-3RA, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.41%, 6.71%, due 04/18/31 | | | 1,398,844 | |
| | | 8,034,397 | | | Steele Creek CLO Ltd., Series 16-1A, Class AR, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.38%, 6.77%, due 06/15/31 | | | 8,034,421 | |
| | | 1,850,677 | | | Telos CLO Ltd., Series 14-5A, Class BR, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.74%, 7.06%, due 04/17/28 | | | 1,848,517 | |
| | | 4,335,500 | | | Telos CLO Ltd., Series 14-5A, Class CR, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.41%, 7.73%, due 04/17/28 | | | 4,306,348 | |
| | | 4,941,982 | | | Venture 32 CLO Ltd., Series 18-32A, Class A1, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.36%, 6.66%, due 07/18/31 | | | 4,919,027 | |
| | | 5,815,889 | | | Venture 34 CLO Ltd., Series 18-34A, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.49%, 6.81%, due 10/15/31 | | | 5,823,147 | |
| | | 693,960 | | | Venture XVIII CLO Ltd., Series 14-18A, Class AR, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.48%, 6.80%, due 10/15/29 | | | 694,321 | |
| | | 9,000,000 | | | Venture XXIV CLO Ltd., Series 16-24A, Class BRR, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.76%, 7.08%, due 10/20/28 | | | 8,946,189 | |
| | | | |
45 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Opportunistic Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Asset-Backed Securities — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Collateralized Loan Obligations — continued | |
| | | 3,349,436 | | | Wellfleet CLO Ltd., Series 17-2A, Class A1R, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.32%, 6.64%, due 10/20/29 | | | 3,352,464 | |
| | | 1,360,000 | | | Whitebox CLO II Ltd., Series 20- 2A, Class A1R, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.48%, 6.80%, due 10/24/34 | | | 1,360,095 | |
| | | 6,822,567 | | | Whitehorse XII Ltd., Series 18-12A, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.51%, 6.83%, due 10/15/31 | | | 6,824,443 | |
| | | 7,200,000 | | | Zais CLO 15 Ltd., Series 20- 15A, Class A1R, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.61%, 6.93%, due 07/28/32 | | | 7,201,555 | |
| | | 10,000,000 | | | Zais CLO 18 Ltd., Series 22-18A, Class A1A, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.52%, 6.84%, due 01/25/35 | | | 9,991,790 | |
| | | 2,336,869 | | | Zais CLO 7 Ltd., Series 17- 2A, Class A, | | | | |
| | | | | | 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term | | | | |
| | | | | | SOFR + 1.55%, 6.87%, due 04/15/30 | | | 2,337,421 | |
| | | 4,621,562 | | | Zais CLO 8 Ltd., Series 18- 1A, Class B, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.71%, 7.03%, due 04/15/29 | | | 4,613,576 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Collateralized Loan Obligations | | | 159,739,290 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 20.8% | |
| | | 5,600,000 | | | BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 19-BPR, Class ANM, 144A, 3.11%, due 11/05/32 | | | 5,173,846 | |
| | | 11,857,600 | | | BBCMS Mortgage Trust, Series 18- TALL, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.92%, 6.24%, due 03/15/37 | | | 11,283,712 | |
| | | 11,037,000 | | | BBCMS Mortgage Trust, Series 18- CHRS, Class E, 144A, Variable Rate, 4.27%, due 08/05/38 | | | 7,784,435 | |
| | | 5,548,454 | | | Bear Stearns Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 06-AR1, Class 1A1, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.53%, 5.86%, due 07/25/36 | | | 4,846,562 | |
| | | 4,848,114 | | | Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 18-B2, Class A5, Variable Rate, 3.88%, due 02/15/51 | | | 4,525,038 | |
| | | 7,760,120 | | | Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 18-B8, Class A5, 4.23%, due 01/15/52 | | | 7,260,464 | |
| | | 16,000,000 | | | Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 19-B9, Class A5, 4.02%, due 03/15/52 | | | 14,874,413 | |
| | | 6,240,722 | | | Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 19-B11, Class A5, 3.54%, due 05/15/52 | | | 5,602,138 | |
| | | 3,244,000 | | | Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 18-B7, Class A4, Variable Rate, 4.51%, due 05/15/53 | | | 3,108,305 | |
| | | 8,623,000 | | | Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 20-B19, Class A5, 1.85%, due 09/15/53 | | | 6,917,389 | |
| | | 13,880,000 | | | Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 22-B32, Class A5, Variable Rate, 3.00%, due 01/15/55 | | | 11,524,656 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Asset-Backed Securities — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — continued | |
| | | 14,500,000 | | | Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 22-B34, Class A5, Variable Rate, 3.79%, due 04/15/55 | | | 12,722,014 | |
| | | 19,000,000 | | | Benchmark Mortgage Trust, Series 19-B15, Class A5, 2.93%, due 12/15/72 | | | 16,369,739 | |
| | | 6,114,652 | | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 21-VINO, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.77%, 6.08%, due 05/01/38 | | | 6,053,744 | |
| | | 6,303,619 | | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 21-ACNT, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.96%, 6.28%, due 11/15/38 | | | 6,262,252 | |
| | | 8,000,000 | | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 20-VIV4, Class A, 144A, 2.84%, due 03/09/44 | | | 6,872,353 | |
| | | 8,000,000 | | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 20-VIVA, Class D, 144A, Variable Rate, 3.55%, due 03/11/44 | | | 6,710,245 | |
| | | 8,000,000 | | | BX Trust, Series 19- OC11, Class A, 144A, 3.20%, due 12/09/41 | | | 7,071,837 | |
| | | 4,895,000 | | | BX Trust, Series 19- OC11, Class C, 144A, 3.86%, due 12/09/41 | | | 4,297,844 | |
| | | 9,000,000 | | | BX Trust, Series 19-OC11, Class E, 144A, Variable Rate, 3.94%, due 12/09/41 | | | 7,619,124 | |
| | | 4,446,000 | | | Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 14-GC23, Class B, Variable Rate, 4.18%, due 07/10/47 | | | 4,327,329 | |
| | | 9,352,535 | | | Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 14-GC23, Class C, Variable Rate, 4.42%, due 07/10/47 | | | 8,851,482 | |
| | | 2,000,000 | | | Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 20-GC46, Class A5, 2.72%, due 02/15/53 | | | 1,738,492 | |
| | | 3,031,837 | | | COMM Mortgage Trust, Series 15-PC1, Class B, Variable Rate, 4.28%, due 07/10/50 | | | 2,852,407 | |
| | | 15,270,667 | | | COMM Mortgage Trust, Series 18- COR3, Class A3, 4.23%, due 05/10/51 | | | 14,338,779 | |
| | | 41,634 | | | Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 05-C2, Class AMFX, 4.88%, due 04/15/37 | | | 41,542 | |
| | | 52,048 | | | Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 05-C2, Class AMFL, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.36%, 5.69%, due 04/15/37 | | | 52,029 | |
| | | 5,563,524 | | | ELP Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 21-ELP, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.82%, 6.13%, due 11/15/38 | | | 5,507,889 | |
| | | 2,000,000 | | | Grace Trust, Series 20-GRCE, Class A, 144A, 2.35%, due 12/10/40 | | | 1,608,071 | |
| | | 5,000,000 | | | GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 23-SHIP, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 4.32%, due 09/10/38 | | | 4,840,930 | |
| | | 5,500,000 | | | ILPT Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 22-LPFX, Class A, 144A, 3.38%, due 03/15/32 | | | 4,632,148 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 46 |
GMO Opportunistic Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Asset-Backed Securities — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — continued | |
| | | 3,446,312 | | | MHC Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 21-MHC, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.92%, 6.23%, due 04/15/38 | | | 3,423,695 | |
| | | 4,889,023 | | | MHC Trust, Series 21-MHC2, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.96%, 6.28%, due 05/15/38 | | | 4,858,467 | |
| | | 14,600,000 | | | MKT Mortgage Trust, Series 20-525M, Class A, 144A, 2.69%, due 02/12/40 | | | 11,716,992 | |
| | | 3,000,000 | | | MKT Mortgage Trust, Series 20-525M, Class E, 144A, Variable Rate, 2.94%, due 02/12/40 | | | 1,625,009 | |
| | | 15,700,000 | | | SMRT Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 22-MINI, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.00%, 6.32%, due 01/15/39 | | | 15,543,000 | |
| | | 7,130,000 | | | Taubman Centers Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 22-DPM, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.19%, 7.50%, due 05/15/37 | | | 7,147,825 | |
| | | 5,268,100 | | | UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 18-C9, Class A4, Variable Rate, 4.12%, due 03/15/51 | | | 4,915,399 | |
| | | 7,933,000 | | | UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 18-C12, Class A5, 4.30%, due 08/15/51 | | | 7,583,347 | |
| | | 1,665,732 | | | Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust, Series 22-1, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 3.38%, due 02/25/52 | | | 1,450,663 | |
| | | 4,550,000 | | | WaMu Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 06-SL1, Class E, 144A, Variable Rate, 5.01%, due 11/23/43 | | | 4,498,855 | |
| | | 11,594,960 | | | WaMu Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 07-SL3, Class J, 144A, Variable Rate, 5.84%, due 03/23/45 | | | 10,013,664 | |
| | | 7,599,384 | | | Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 18-C46, Class A4, 4.15%, due 08/15/51 | | | 7,177,101 | |
| | | 2,030,000 | | | Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 19-C51, Class A4, 3.31%, due 06/15/52 | | | 1,822,530 | |
| | | 11,105,000 | | | WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 14-C21, Class AS, 3.89%, due 08/15/47 | | | 10,660,877 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 298,108,632 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Agency — 0.3% | |
| | | 5,070,250 | | | Federal National Mortgage Association REMICS, Series 20-5, Class PC, 2.50%, due 01/25/50 | | | 4,265,142 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Other —8.1% | |
| | | 783,623 | | | ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 06-ASL1, Class A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.39%, 5.72%, due 02/25/36 | | | 91,932 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Asset-Backed Securities — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Other — continued | |
| | | 17,663,707 | | | American Home Mortgage Investment Trust, Series 06-2, Class 4A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.47%, 5.80%, due 02/25/36 | | | 391,205 | |
| | | 6,000,000 | | | AMSR Trust, Series 20-SFR5, Class A, 144A, 1.38%, due 11/17/37 | | | 5,606,749 | |
| | | 13,743,281 | | | BankAmerica Manufactured Housing Contract Trust, Series 98-1, Class B2, Variable Rate, 8.00%, due 08/10/25 | | | 2,585,455 | |
| | | 3,735,467 | | | BCMSC Trust, Series 99-A, Class M1, Variable Rate, 6.79%, due 03/15/29 | | | 3,475,690 | |
| | | 8,834,023 | | | BCMSC Trust, Series 99-B, Class A4, Variable Rate, 7.30%, due 12/15/29 | | | 928,306 | |
| | | 2,928,137 | | | BCMSC Trust, Series 00-A, Class A4, Variable Rate, 8.29%, due 06/15/30 | | | 343,635 | |
| | | 111,139 | | | Bear Stearns Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 07-SL2, Class 1A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.43%, 5.76%, due 02/25/37 | | | 121,777 | |
| | | 2,030,096 | | | Conseco Finance Corp., Series 97-6, Class M1, Variable Rate, 7.21%, due 01/15/29 | | | 1,994,472 | |
| | | 1,608,054 | | | Conseco Finance Corp., Series 98-6, Class M1, Variable Rate, 6.63%, due 06/01/30 | | | 1,531,595 | |
| | | 5,636,248 | | | Conseco Finance Securitizations Corp., Series 02-2, Class M2, Variable Rate, 9.16%, due 03/01/33 | | | 5,372,832 | |
| | | 5,640,421 | | | Conseco Finance Securitizations Corp., Series 01-3, Class M1, Variable Rate, 7.15%, due 05/01/33 | | | 5,328,123 | |
| | | 5,163,802 | | | Conseco Finance Securitizations Corp., Series 02-1, Class M2, Variable Rate, 9.55%, due 12/01/33 | | | 4,959,591 | |
| | | 827,918 | | | CoreVest American Finance Ltd., Series 21-1, Class A, 144A, 1.57%, due 04/15/53 | | | 762,692 | |
| | | 6,496,562 | | | FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 21-SFR3, Class A, 144A, 2.14%, due 12/17/38 | | | 5,966,603 | |
| | | 488,653 | | | GMACM Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 04-HE3, Class A3, FSA, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.61%, 5.94%, due 10/25/34 | | | 470,801 | |
| | | 1,834,367 | | | GMACM Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 07-HE3, Class 2A1, Variable Rate, 7.00%, due 09/25/37 | | | 1,620,245 | |
| | | 4,328,989 | | | Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 05-HS1, Class AI4, Step Up, 5.53%, due 09/25/35 | | | 83,655 | |
| | | 28,444,242 | | | Home Equity Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Trust, Series 06-A, Class A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.37%, 5.70%, due 06/25/36 | | | 521,511 | |
| | | 8,412,791 | | | Home Loan Trust, Series 06-HI4, Class A4, Step Up, 6.22%, due 09/25/36 | | | 2,503,287 | |
| | | 8,950,534 | | | Home Loan Trust, Series 07-HI1, Class A4, Step Up, 6.43%, due 03/25/37 | | | 1,442,975 | |
| | | 3,571,116 | | | Lehman ABS Manufactured Housing Contract Trust, Series 01-B, Class M2, Variable Rate, 7.17%, due 04/15/40 | | | 3,076,553 | |
| | | | |
47 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Opportunistic Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Asset-Backed Securities — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Other — continued | |
| | | 3,567,796 | | | MASTR Second Lien Trust, Series 06-1, Class A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.43%, 5.76%, due 03/25/36 | | | 239,327 | |
| | | 145,451 | | | Mellon Re- REMICS Pass-Through Trust, Series 04-TBC1, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.36%, 5.69%, due 02/26/34 | | | 130,272 | |
| | | 1,028,082 | | | New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 03-B, Class M1, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.09%, 6.41%, due 10/25/33 | | | 999,099 | |
| | | 13,559,149 | | | New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 06-S1, Class A2A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.31%, 5.64%, due 03/25/36 | | | 369,982 | |
| | | 7,734,417 | | | New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 06-S1, Class A1, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.45%, 5.78%, due 03/25/36 | | | 210,955 | |
| | | 20,620,806 | | | New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 06-S1, Class A2B, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.51%, 5.84%, due 03/25/36 | | | 562,325 | |
| | | 10,725 | | | Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp. Alternative Loan Trust, Series 05-S3, Class M1, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.01%, 6.35%, due 08/25/35 (a) | | | 287,282 | |
| | | 1,957,165 | | | Oakwood Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 01-E, Class A2, 5.05%, due 11/15/19 | | | 1,748,782 | |
| | | 1,177,775 | | | Oakwood Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 98-A, Class B1, Variable Rate, 7.50%, due 05/15/28 | | | 1,132,339 | |
| | | 3,709,163 | | | Oakwood Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 98-D, Class M1, 144A, 7.42%, due 01/15/29 | | | 3,567,932 | |
| | | 6,809,063 | | | Oakwood Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 99-E, Class A1, Variable Rate, 7.61%, due 03/15/30 | | | 3,688,829 | |
| | | 11,752,084 | | | Oakwood Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 00-D, Class A4, Variable Rate, 7.40%, due 07/15/30 | | | 2,336,710 | |
| | | 5,200,512 | | | Oakwood Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 2001-B, Class M1, 144A, Variable Rate, 7.92%, due 03/15/31 | | | 4,983,892 | |
| | | 2,819,480 | | | Oakwood Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 01-D, Class A4, Variable Rate, 6.93%, due 09/15/31 | | | 1,417,837 | |
| | | 404,227 | | | Oakwood Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 01-E, Class A3, 5.69%, due 12/15/31 | | | 368,781 | |
| | | 2,705,277 | | | Oakwood Mortgage Investors, Inc.,Series 02-C, Class M1, Variable Rate, 6.89%, due 11/15/32 | | | 2,526,223 | |
| | | 1,522,196 | | | Progress Residential Trust, Series 21-SFR10, Class A, 144A, 2.39%, due 12/17/40 | | | 1,339,156 | |
| | | 1,405,716 | | | Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 17-5, Class A1, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.71%, 5.91%, due 02/25/57 | | | 1,427,349 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Asset-Backed Securities — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Other — continued | |
| | | 6,972,000 | | | Towd Point Mortgage Trust, Series 17-5, Class A2, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.01%, 5.91%, due 02/25/57 | | | 7,048,384 | |
| | | 9,341,234 | | | Tricon American Homes, Series 20-SFR1, Class A, 144A, 1.50%, due 07/17/38 | | | 8,554,266 | |
| | | 11,170,306 | | | Tricon American Homes Trust, Series 19-SFR1, Class A, 144A, 2.75%, due 03/17/38 | | | 10,573,049 | |
| | | 5,800,633 | | | Tricon American Homes Trust, Series 20-SFR2, Class A, 144A, 1.48%, due 11/17/39 | | | 5,092,739 | |
| | | 2,779,338 | | | UCFC Manufactured Housing Contract, Series 1998-2, Class M1, 6.73%, due 10/15/29 | | | 2,548,251 | |
| | | 5,295,888 | | | Verus Securitization Trust, Series 22-5, Class A1, 144A, Step Up, 3.80%, due 04/25/67 | | | 4,904,142 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Other | | | 115,237,587 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Performing Loans — 0.9% | | | | |
| | | 2,460,254 | | | Ajax Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 21-A, Class A1, 144A, Variable Rate, 1.07%, due 09/25/65 | | | 2,143,216 | |
| | | 6,545,977 | | | CSMC Trust, Series 22- NQM1, Class A1, 144A, Variable Rate, 2.27%, due 11/25/66 | | | 5,657,383 | |
| | | 5,119,762 | | | Verus Securitization Trust, Series 21-8, Class A1, 144A, Variable Rate, 1.82%, due 11/25/66 | | | 4,368,689 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Performing Loans | | | 12,169,288 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Prime — 2.1% | |
| | | 6,961,458 | | | American Home Mortgage Assets Trust, Series 06-4, Class 1A12, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.32%, 5.65%, due 10/25/46 | | | 3,639,121 | |
| | | 447,953 | | | Bear Stearns ARM Trust, Series 05-9, Class A1, Variable Rate, 1 yr. CMT + 2.30%, 7.67%, due 10/25/35 | | | 411,566 | |
| | | 3,686,107 | | | CSMC Mortgage- Backed Trust, Series 07-4, Class 2A1, 6.00%, due 06/25/37 | | | 2,012,871 | |
| | | 1,178,906 | | | IndyMac INDA Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 06-AR3, Class 1A1, Variable Rate, 4.26%, due 12/25/36 | | | 905,838 | |
| | | 814,800 | | | IndyMac INDA Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 07-AR1, Class 1A1, Variable Rate, 3.72%, due 03/25/37 | | | 589,336 | |
| | | 6,991,052 | | | IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 06-AR2, Class 1A1A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.55%, 5.88%, due 04/25/46 | | | 5,669,422 | |
| | | 1,608,140 | | | Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 06-2, Class 6A, 6.50%, due 02/25/36 | | | 715,946 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 48 |
GMO Opportunistic Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Asset-Backed Securities — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Prime — continued | |
| | | 4,427,080 | | | Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 05-9, Class 2A2A, Variable Rate, 1 yr. MTA + 1.40%, 6.48%, due 05/25/35 | | | 3,626,817 | |
| | | 663,062 | | | WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust, Series 05-AR10, Class 1A3, Variable Rate, 4.72%, due 09/25/35 | | | 588,887 | |
| | | 882,802 | | | WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Trust, Series 06-AR19, Class 2A, Variable Rate, 1 yr. MTA + 1.25%, 6.33%, due 01/25/47 | | | 767,239 | |
| | | 1,916,847 | | | Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Trust, Series 05-4, Class CB3, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.56%, 5.50%, due 06/25/35 | | | 1,593,702 | |
| | | 1,986,052 | | | Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Trust, Series 05-10, Class 4CB3, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.71%, 5.75%, due 12/25/35 | | | 1,603,733 | |
| | | 4,071,593 | | | Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Trust, Series 06-8, Class A5, Step Up, 4.15%, due 10/25/36 | | | 1,377,204 | |
| | | 8,360,700 | | | Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates WMALT Trust, Series 07-5, Class A6, 6.00%, due 06/25/37 | | | 7,227,759 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Prime | | | 30,729,441 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Subprime — 1.4% | |
| | | 996,373 | | | ABFC Trust, Series 05- AQ1, Class A5, Step Up, 4.27%, due 06/25/35 | | | 946,933 | |
| | | 904,929 | | | BCAP LLC Trust, Series 14- RR2,Class 11A3, 144A, Variable Rate, 2.71%, due 05/26/37 | | | 868,859 | |
| | | 11,205,844 | | | Bravo Mortgage Asset Trust, Series 06-1A, Class M1, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.71%, 6.04%, due 07/25/36 | | | 9,770,011 | |
| | | 476,665 | | | Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 07-RFC1, Class A3, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.25%, 5.58%, due 12/25/36 | | | 458,829 | |
| | | 916,869 | | | CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 04-HYB6, Class A2, Variable Rate, 5.28%, due 11/20/34 | | | 848,831 | |
| | | 2,307,978 | | | First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 06-FF12, Class A1, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.22%, 5.54%, due 09/25/36 | | | 2,124,332 | |
| | | 2,222,644 | | | Home Equity Asset Trust, Series 06-2, Class M1, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.68%, 6.01%, due 05/25/36 | | | 2,175,682 | |
| | | 706,535 | | | Lehman XS Trust, Series 07-15N, Class 2A1, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.61%, 5.94%, due 08/25/37 | | | 644,699 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Asset-Backed Securities — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Subprime — continued | |
| | | 2,785,104 | | | Residential Asset Mortgage Products Trust, Series 05-RS1, Class MII2, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.91%, 6.64%, due 01/25/35 | | | 2,590,687 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Subprime | | | 20,428,863 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Alt-A — 2.6% | |
| | | 858,322 | | | Bear Stearns ALT- A Trust, Series 04-11, Class 1M1, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.01%, 6.34%, due 11/25/34 | | | 837,010 | |
| | | 1,869,143 | | | Bear Stearns ALT-A Trust, Series 07-1, Class 1A1, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.43%, 5.76%, due 01/25/47 | | | 1,490,725 | |
| | | 1,660,474 | | | Bear Stearns Asset-Backed Securities I Trust, Series 04-AC5, Class A1, Step Up, 5.75%, due 10/25/34 | | | 1,519,505 | |
| | | 3,627,661 | | | Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 06-AR5, Class 2A2A, Variable Rate, 4.46%, due 07/25/36 | | | 2,018,719 | |
| | | 241,345 | | | Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 04-J11, Class 1CB1, 5.50%, due 11/25/34 | | | 231,672 | |
| | | 2,287,647 | | | Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 05-18CB, Class A8, 5.50%, due 05/25/35 | | | 2,129,525 | |
| | | 1,523,943 | | | Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 06-7CB, Class 1A1, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.81%, 6.00%, due 05/25/36 | | | 645,981 | |
| | | 1,559,823 | | | Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 06-28CB, Class A1, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.81%, 6.14%, due 10/25/36 | | | 637,860 | |
| | | 4,417,396 | | | Fieldstone Mortgage Investment Trust, Series 04-4, Class M4, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.66%, 7.99%, due 10/25/35 | | | 2,763,531 | |
| | | 10,694,713 | | | GSAA Home Equity Trust, Series 06-9, Class A3, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.43%, 5.76%, due 06/25/36 | | | 2,110,743 | |
| | | 11,373,554 | | | GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 07-OA2, Class 1A1, Variable Rate, 3.48%, due 06/25/47 | | | 6,646,442 | |
| | | 6,219,125 | | | HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 07-4, Class 2A1, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.55%, 5.65%, due 07/19/47 | | | 5,651,023 | |
| | | 120,820 | | | JP Morgan Resecuritization Trust, Series 09-10, Class 7A1, 144A, Variable Rate, 5.83%, due 02/26/37 | | | 100,725 | |
| | | 1,218,186 | | | Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 07-H1, Class 2A1, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.11%, 8.44%, due 10/25/37 | | | 1,150,120 | |
| | | 2,659,129 | | | Residential Asset Securitization Trust, Series 25-A8CB, Class A6, 5.00%, due 07/25/35 | | | 1,519,777 | |
| | | 15,289,342 | | | Residential Asset Securitization Trust, Series 06-A7CB, Class 3A1, 6.50%, due 07/25/36 | | | 4,120,959 | |
| | | | |
49 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Opportunistic Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Asset-Backed Securities — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Alt-A — continued | |
| | | 8,004,269 | | | Terwin Mortgage Trust, Series 06-7, Class 2A3, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.65%, 5.98%, due 08/25/37 | | | 3,392,488 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities — Alt-A | | | 36,966,805 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Small Balance Commercial Mortgages — 4.0% | |
| | | 2,567,042 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, Series 05-2A, Class A1, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.58%, 5.90%, due 08/25/35 | | | 2,387,859 | |
| | | 1,309,124 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, Series 05-4A, Class A2, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.70%, 6.02%, due 01/25/36 | | | 1,218,241 | |
| | | 1,777,799 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, Series 06-1A, Class A2, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.65%, 5.98%, due 04/25/36 | | | 1,625,991 | |
| | | 714,636 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, Series 06-1A, Class M1, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.68%, 6.01%, due 04/25/36 | | | 650,513 | |
| | | 979,961 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, Series 06-2A, Class A1, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.46%, 5.78%, due 07/25/36 | | | 914,068 | |
| | | 2,004,523 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, Series 06-2A, Class A2, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.53%, 5.86%, due 07/25/36 | | | 1,875,279 | |
| | | 3,110,835 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, Series 06-3A, Class A1, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.49%, 5.81%, due 10/25/36 | | | 2,941,083 | |
| | | 7,496,045 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, Series 06-SP2, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.53%, 5.86%, due 01/25/37 | | | 6,974,373 | |
| | | 1,354,386 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, Series 07-1, Class A1, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.44%, 5.77%, due 03/25/37 | | | 1,250,605 | |
| | | 2,210,753 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, Series 07-3, Class A1, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.47%, 5.80%, due 07/25/37 | | | 1,986,603 | |
| | | 4,722,904 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, Series 07-2A, Class A1, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.38%, 5.84%, due 07/25/37 | | | 4,289,273 | |
| | | 1,421,649 | | | Bayview Commercial Asset Trust, Series 08-1, Class A4, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.61%, 6.94%, due 01/25/38 | | | 1,365,211 | |
| | | 108,129,534 | | | FRESB Mortgage Trust, Series 20-SB76, Class X1, IO, Variable Rate, 1.17%, due 05/25/30 | | | 3,540,118 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Asset-Backed Securities — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Small Balance Commercial Mortgages — continued | |
| | | 49,056,238 | | | FRESB Mortgage Trust, Series 20-SB74, Class X1, Variable Rate, 1.10%, due 03/25/40 | | | 1,557,545 | |
| | | 68,703,464 | | | FRESB Mortgage Trust, Series 20-SB77, Class X1, IO, Variable Rate, 0.88%, due 06/25/40 | | | 1,799,694 | |
| | | 3,500,000 | | | Harvest Commercial Capital Loan Trust, Series 19-1, Class M5, 144A, Variable Rate, 5.73%, due 09/25/46 | | | 3,068,134 | |
| | | 60,507 | | | Lehman Brothers Small Balance Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 06-1A, Class B, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.11%, 6.44%, due 04/25/31 | | | 60,453 | |
| | | 2,801,474 | | | Lehman Brothers Small Balance Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 07-1A, Class M1, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.61%, 5.94%, due 03/25/37 | | | 2,587,072 | |
| | | 1,796,485 | | | Lehman Brothers Small Balance Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 07-2A, Class M1, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.51%, 5.84%, due 06/25/37 | | | 1,772,936 | |
| | | 7,993,432 | | | Lehman Brothers Small Balance Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 07-3A, Class M1, 144A, Variable Rate, 5.08%, due 10/25/37 | | | 7,805,169 | |
| | | 5,666,082 | | | Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust, | | | | |
| | | | | | Series 21-4, Class A, 144A, Variable Rate, 2.52%, due 12/26/51 | | | 4,743,959 | |
| | | 1,593,193 | | | Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust, Series 21-4, Class M3, 144A, Variable Rate, 3.81%, due 12/26/51 | | | 1,220,702 | |
| | | 1,249,738 | | | WaMu Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 07-SL2, Class E, 144A, Variable Rate, 6.20%, due 12/27/49 | | | 1,230,613 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Small Balance Commercial Mortgages | | | 56,865,494 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Student Loans - Federal Family Education Loan Program — 3.7% | |
| | | 11,807,041 | | | AccessLex Institute, Class A4, Variable Rate, 90 day USD SOFR Average + 0.60%, 5.96%, due 04/26/32 | | | 11,306,007 | |
| | | 4,255,893 | | | AccessLex Institute, Series 04-2, Class B, Variable Rate, 90 day USD SOFR Average + 0.96%, 6.32%, due 01/25/43 | | | 3,847,950 | |
| | | 2,701,926 | | | Collegiate Funding Services Education | | | | |
| | | | | | Loan Trust, Series 05-B, Class B, Variable | | | | |
| | | | | | Rate, 90 day USD SOFR Average + 0.58%, 5.93%, due 03/28/35 | | | 2,320,668 | |
| | | 5,755,806 | | | SLC Student Loan Trust, Series 08-2, Class A4, Variable Rate, 90 day USD SOFR Average + 1.16%, 6.51%, due 06/15/21 | | | 5,681,886 | |
| | | 7,092,870 | | | SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 07-7, Class A4, Variable Rate, 90 day USD SOFR Average + 0.59%, 5.95%, due 01/25/22 | | | 6,938,161 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 50 |
GMO Opportunistic Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Asset-Backed Securities — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Student Loans - Federal Family Education Loan Program — continued | |
| | | 13,641,650 | | | SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 08-4, Class A4, Variable Rate, 90 day USD SOFR Average + 1.91%, 7.27%, due 07/25/22 | | | 13,652,529 | |
| | | 4,009,813 | | | SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 08-6, Class A4, Variable Rate, 90 day USD SOFR Average + 1.36%, 6.72%, due 07/25/23 | | | 3,975,602 | |
| | | 4,945,456 | | | SLM Student Loan Trust, Series 08-5, Class A4, Variable Rate, 90 day USD SOFR Average + 1.96%, 7.32%, due 07/25/23 | | | 4,952,860 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Student Loans - Federal Family Education Loan Program | | | 52,675,663 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Student Loans - Private — 10.8% | | | | |
| | | 1,099,258 | | | Access Group, Inc., Series 05-A, Class B, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.06%, 6.39%, due 07/25/34 | | | 1,073,875 | |
| | | 7,837,446 | | | KeyCorp Student Loan Trust, Series 05-A, Class 2C, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.56%, 6.91%, due 12/27/38 | | | 7,477,486 | |
| | | 221,101 | | | KeyCorp Student Loan Trust, Series 06-A, Class 2B, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.74%, 6.09%, due 12/27/41 | | | 220,911 | |
| | | 4,743,659 | | | KeyCorp Student Loan Trust, Series 04-A, Class 2D, Variable Rate, U.S. (Fed) Prime Rate + 1.25%, 6.83%, due 07/28/42 | | | 4,416,277 | |
| | | 8,775,000 | | | National Collegiate Commutation Trust, Series 07-3, Class A3R4, 144A, Variable Rate, 7-DayAuct + 0.00%, 8.64%, due 03/31/38 (a) | | | 1,974,375 | |
| | | 7,625,000 | | | National Collegiate II Commutation Trust, Series 07-4, Class A3R7, Variable Rate, 28 day ARS + 0.00%, 8.07%, due 03/25/38 (a) | | | 1,715,625 | |
| | | 3,007,423 | | | National Collegiate Student Loan Trust, Series 06-4, Class A4, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.42%, 5.75%, due 05/25/32 | | | 2,914,550 | |
| | | 5,160,071 | | | National Collegiate Student Loan Trust, Series 07-2, Class A4, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.40%, 5.73%, due 01/25/33 | | | 4,898,537 | |
| | | 7,179,264 | | | National Collegiate Student Loan Trust, Series 06-1, Class A5, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.46%, 5.79%, due 03/25/33 | | | 6,909,559 | |
| | | 2,616,280 | | | National Collegiate Student Loan Trust, Series 05-2, Class A51, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.48%, 5.81%, due 06/25/33 | | | 2,532,393 | |
| | | 15,278,335 | | | National Collegiate Student Loan Trust, Series 07-1, Class A4, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.42%, 5.74%, due 10/25/33 | | | 14,599,120 | |
| | | 2,421,566 | | | National Collegiate Student Loan Trust, Series 04-2, Class B, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.65%, 5.98%, due 12/26/33 | | | 2,361,230 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Asset-Backed Securities — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Student Loans - Private — continued | | | | |
| | | 75,000 | | | National Collegiate Student Loan Trust, Series 07-4, Class A3A7, Variable Rate, 8.93%, due 03/25/38 (b) | | | 57,000 | |
| | | 25,000 | | | National Collegiate Student Loan Trust, Series 07-3, Class A3A4, Variable Rate, 8.94%, due 03/25/38 (b) | | | 19,000 | |
| | | 3,549,335 | | | Navient Private Education Refi Loan Trust, Series 22-A, Class A, 144A, 2.23%, due 07/15/70 | | | 3,112,176 | |
| | | 2,268,448 | | | Navient Student Loan Trust, Series 2023-BA, Class A1B, 144A, Variable Rate, 30 day USD SOFR Average + 1.70%, 7.02%, due 03/15/72 | | | 2,288,370 | |
| | | 2,507,572 | | | Nelnet Student Loan Trust, Series 21-A, Class APT1, 144A, 1.36%, due 04/20/62 | | | 2,270,525 | |
| | | 2,763,000 | | | SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust, Series 03-A, Class A3, Variable Rate, 8.30%, due 06/15/32 (a) | | | 2,749,185 | |
| | | 5,400,350 | | | SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust, Series 03-C, Class C, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.86%, 7.25%, due 09/15/32 | | | 1,552,081 | |
| | | 1,350,000 | | | SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust, Series 03-C, Class A3, Variable Rate, 8.07%, due 09/15/32 (a) | | | 1,343,250 | |
| | | 3,582,199 | | | SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust, Series 04-A, Class A3, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.66%, 6.05%, due 06/15/33 | | | 3,559,715 | |
| | | 8,413,197 | | | SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust, Series 04-B, Class A4, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.69%, 6.08%, due 09/15/33 | | | 8,304,055 | |
| | | 14,421,279 | | | SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust, Series 05-A, Class A4, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.57%, 5.96%, due 12/15/38 | | | 14,195,948 | |
| | | 17,352,885 | | | SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust, Series 06-A, Class A5, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.55%, 5.94%, due 06/15/39 | | | 16,839,394 | |
| | | 10,616,045 | | | SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust, Series 05-B, Class A4, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.59%, 5.98%, due 06/15/39 | | | 10,394,243 | |
| | | 1,864,894 | | | SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust, Series 06-BW, Class A5, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.46%, 5.85%, due 12/15/39 | | | 1,798,924 | |
| | | 8,263,674 | | | SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust, Series 06-B, Class A5, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.53%, 5.92%, due 12/15/39 | | | 8,051,618 | |
| | | 2,672,291 | | | SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust, Series 06-C, Class C, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.65%, 6.04%, due 12/15/39 | | | 2,470,880 | |
| | | 14,471,027 | | | SLM Private Credit Student Loan Trust, Series 07-A, Class A4A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.50%, 5.89%, due 12/16/41 | | | 14,260,346 | |
| | | | |
51 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Opportunistic Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | Asset-Backed Securities — continued | | | | |
| | | | | | Student Loans - Private — continued | | | | |
| | | 1,000 | | | SMB Private Education Loan Trust, Series 23-B, Class R, 144A, 0.00, due 10/16/56 (b) | | | 888,188 | |
| | | 1,225,039 | | | South Carolina Student Loan Corp., Series 15-A, Class A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.61%, 6.94%, due 01/25/36 | | | 1,225,947 | |
| | | 8,300,400 | | | Towd Point Asset Trust, Series 18-SL1, Class B, 144A, Variable Rate, 1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.16%, 6.49%, due 01/25/46 | | | 8,247,380 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Student Loans - Private | | | 154,722,163 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Asset-Backed Securities | | | 983,382,980 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | U.S. Government — 4.3% | | | | |
| | | 47,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.04%, 5.36%, due 07/31/24 (c) | | | 46,997,777 | |
| | | 10,300,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.17%, 5.50%, due 10/31/25 (c) | | | 10,298,635 | |
| | | 5,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.25%, 5.57%, due 01/31/26 | | | 5,004,430 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total U.S. Government | | | 62,300,842 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | U.S. Government Agency — 6.0% | | | | |
| | | 7,500,000 | | | Federal Home Loan Banks, Variable Rate, SOFR + 0.10%, 5.41%, due 09/04/24 | | | 7,502,898 | |
| | | 4,180,821 | | | Federal National Mortgage Association, 4.00%, due 05/01/52 | | | 3,850,406 | |
| | | 380,000 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, TBA, 3.00%, due 03/20/54 | | | 333,117 | |
| | | 600,000 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, TBA, 3.50%, due 03/20/54 | | | 542,643 | |
| | | 400,000 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, TBA, 4.00%, due 03/20/54 | | | 372,240 | |
| | | 760,000 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, TBA, 4.50%, due 03/20/54 | | | 725,714 | |
| | | 720,000 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, TBA, 5.00%, due 03/20/54 | | | 703,227 | |
| | | 610,000 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, TBA, 5.50%, due 03/20/54 | | | 605,925 | |
| | | 987,500 | | | Morocco Government AID Bonds, Variable Rate, U.S. (Fed) Prime Rate + 0.02%, 5.69%, due 02/01/25 (a) | | | 980,043 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value† / Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | U.S. Government Agency — continued | |
| | | 2,250,000 | | | Morocco Government AID Bonds, Variable Rate, U.S. (Fed) Prime Rate + 0.15%, 5.85%, due 10/29/26 (a) | | | 2,219,987 | |
| | | 1,910,000 | | | Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA, 5.00%, due 03/01/54 | | | 1,852,104 | |
| | | 39,620,000 | | | Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA, 5.50%, due 03/01/54 | | | 39,191,026 | |
| | | 27,020,000 | | | Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA, 6.00%, due 03/01/54 | | | 27,132,695 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total U.S. Government Agency | | | 86,012,025 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS (COST $1,222,288,997) | | | 1,131,695,847 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | | | United States — 0.8% | | | | |
| | | | | | Affiliated Issuers — 0.8% | | | | |
| | | 2,323,242 | | | GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 11,616,211 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $11,703,541) | | | 11,616,211 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 24.7% | |
| | | | | | U.S. Government — 2.8% | | | | |
| | | 40,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Bills, 5.28%, due 04/09/24 (d) | | | 39,770,550 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Repurchase Agreements — 21.7% | | | | |
| | | 309,951,950 | | | Daiwa Capital Markets America, Inc. Repurchase Agreement, dated, 02/29/24 maturing on 03/01/24 with a maturity value of $309,997,582 and an effective yield of 5.30%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note with maturity date 02/28/27 and a market value of $316,810,313. | | | 309,951,950 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Money Market Funds — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | 2,791,795 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (e) | | | 2,791,795 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $352,517,285) | | | 352,514,295 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
PURCHASED OPTIONS — 0.0%
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Counterparty | | | Exercise Rate | | | Expiration Date | | | Principal/ Notional Amount | | | Floating Rate Index | | | Pay/Receive Floating Rate | | | Value ($) | |
Options on Credit Default Swaps - Puts — 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CDX.NA.HY.S41 | | | GS | | | | 105.75 | % | | | 03/20/24 | | | USD | 9,852,000 | | | | Fixed Spread | | | | Pay | | | | 27,818 | |
CDX.NA.HY.S41 | | | JPM | | | | 105.75 | % | | | 03/20/24 | | | USD | 9,828,000 | | | | Fixed Spread | | | | Pay | | | | 27,750 | |
CDX.NA.HY.S41 | | | DB | | | | 106.00 | % | | | 04/17/24 | | | USD | 10,060,000 | | | | Fixed Spread | | | | Pay | | | | 76,985 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 52 |
GMO Opportunistic Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
PURCHASED OPTIONS — continued
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | | | Counterparty | | Exercise Rate | | | Expiration Date | | | Principal/ Notional Amount | | | Floating Rate Index | | | Pay/Receive Floating Rate | | | Value ($) | |
CDX.NA.IG.S41 | | | | MSCI | | | 55.00% | | | | 04/17/24 | | | | USD 81,900,000 | | | | Fixed Spread | | | | Pay | | | | 86,455 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Total Options on Credit Default Swaps - Puts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 219,008 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (COST $426,948) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 219,008 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 104.6% (Cost $1,586,936,771) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,496,045,361 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | SECURITIES SOLD SHORT — (3.9)% | |
| | | | | | DEBT OBLIGATIONS — (3.9)% | |
| | | | | | U.S. Government Agency — (3.9)% | |
| | | (40,000,000 | ) | | Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA, 2.50%, due 03/01/39 | | | (36,286,546 | ) |
| | | (20,000,000 | ) | | Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA, 5.00%, due 03/01/39 | | | (19,829,364 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total U.S. Government Agency | | | (56,115,910 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS (PROCEEDS $56,436,719) | | | (56,115,910 | ) |
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| | | | | | TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (PROCEEDS $56,436,719) | | | (56,115,910 | ) |
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| | | | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — (0.7)% | | | (9,740,434 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 1,430,189,017 | |
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A summary of outstanding financial instruments at February 29, 2024 is as follows:
Futures Contracts
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Number of Contracts + | | Type | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount ($) | | | Value/Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | |
Buys | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
35 | | U.S. Long Bond (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 4,173,750 | | | | 30,244 | |
513 | | U.S. Treasury Note 10 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 56,654,438 | | | | 32,668 | |
1,329 | | U.S. Treasury Note 2 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 272,112,750 | | | | 169,027 | |
1,149 | | U.S. Treasury Note 5 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 122,835,281 | | | | 233,084 | |
168 | | U.S. Treasury Ultra 10 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 19,180,875 | | | | 50,090 | |
5 | | U.S. Ultra Bond (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 639,375 | | | | 5,367 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | $ | 475,596,469 | | | $ | 520,480 | |
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+ | Buys - Fund is long the futures contract. |
| Sales | - Fund is short the futures contract. |
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53 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Opportunistic Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Written Options
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Description | | Counterparty | | | Exercise Rate | | | Expiration Date | | | Principal/ Notional Amount | | Floating Rate Index | | Pay/Receive Floating Rate | | | Value ($) | |
Written Options on Credit Default Swaps — Puts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CDX.NA.HY.S41 | | | GS | | | | 101.00 | % | | | 03/20/24 | | | USD | | (9,852,000) | | Fixed Spread | | | Pay | | | | (1,659 | ) |
CDX.NA.HY.S41 | | | JPM | | | | 101.00 | % | | | 03/20/24 | | | USD | | (9,828,000) | | Fixed Spread | | | Pay | | | | (1,655 | ) |
CDX.NA.IG.S41 | | | MSCI | | | | 75.00 | % | | | 04/17/24 | | | USD | | (122,850,000) | | Fixed Spread | | | Pay | | | | (22,350 | ) |
CDX.NA.HY.S41 | | | DB | | | | 102.00 | % | | | 04/17/24 | | | USD | | (10,060,000) | | Fixed Spread | | | Pay | | | | (8,797 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Total Written Options On Credit Default Swaps — Puts | | | | (34,461 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (Premiums $80,020) | | | $ | (34,461 | ) |
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Swap Contracts
Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swaps
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Reference Entity | | Notional Amount | | | Annual Premium | | | Implied Credit Spread (1) | | | Maximum Potential Amount of Future Payments by the Fund Under the Contract (2) | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
Buy Protection^: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CDX.NA.HY.S39 | | USD | 3,920,000 | | | | 5.00 | % | | | 3.01 | % | | | N/A | | | | 12/20/2027 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (78,499 | ) | | | (254,967 | ) | | | (176,468 | ) |
CDX.NA.IG.S41 | | USD | 126,451,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.52 | % | | | N/A | | | | 12/20/2028 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (2,079,564 | ) | | | (2,601,603 | ) | | | (522,039 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (2,158,063 | ) | | $ | (2,856,570 | ) | | $ | (698,507 | ) |
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OTC Credit Default Swaps
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reference Entity | | Counterparty | | Notional Amount | | | Annual Premium | | | Implied Credit Spread (1) | | | Maximum Potential Amount of Future Payments by the Fund Under the Contract (2) | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
Buy Protection^: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CDX.NA.HY.S33 | | CITI | | | USD | | | | 8,140,000 | | | | 5.00 | % | | | 0.62 | % | | | N/A | | | | 12/20/2024 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (196,490 | ) | | | (283,267 | ) | | | (86,777 | ) |
CDX.NA.HY.S33 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 5,355,000 | | | | 5.00 | % | | | 0.62 | % | | | N/A | | | | 12/20/2024 | | | | Quarterly | | | | 121,559 | | | | (186,351 | ) | | | (307,910 | ) |
CMBX.NA.A.7 | | CGMI | | | USD | | | | 1,420,000 | | | | 2.00 | % | | | 115.90 | % | | | N/A | | | | 01/17/2047 | | | | Monthly | | | | 89,177 | | | | 68,898 | | | | (20,279 | ) |
CMBX.NA.A.7 | | CGMI | | | USD | | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 2.00 | % | | | 115.90 | % | | | N/A | | | | 01/17/2047 | | | | Monthly | | | | 593,750 | | | | 485,195 | | | | (108,555 | ) |
CMBX.NA.A.7 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 2,840,000 | | | | 2.00 | % | | | 115.90 | % | | | N/A | | | | 01/17/2047 | | | | Monthly | | | | 156,358 | | | | 137,795 | | | | (18,563 | ) |
CMBX.NA.AS.7 | | BOA | | | USD | | | | 4,505,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 3.49 | % | | | N/A | | | | 01/17/2047 | | | | Monthly | | | | 47,352 | | | | 824 | | | | (46,528 | ) |
CMBX.NA.AS.7 | | DB | | | USD | | | | 7,608,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 3.49 | % | | | N/A | | | | 01/17/2047 | | | | Monthly | | | | (119,899 | ) | | | 1,392 | | | | 121,291 | |
CMBX.NA.AS.7 | | DB | | | USD | | | | 16,677,794 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 3.49 | % | | | N/A | | | | 01/17/2047 | | | | Monthly | | | | 197,705 | | | | 3,051 | | | | (194,654 | ) |
CMBX.NA.AS.7 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 4,400,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 3.49 | % | | | N/A | | | | 01/17/2047 | | | | Monthly | | | | 112,812 | | | | 805 | | | | (112,007 | ) |
CMBX.NA.AS.7 | | MORD | | | USD | | | | 13,270,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 3.49 | % | | | N/A | | | | 01/17/2047 | | | | Monthly | | | | 205,782 | | | | 2,427 | | | | (203,355 | ) |
CMBX.NA.AA.11 | | CGMI | | | USD | | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 1.50 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | N/A | | | | 11/18/2054 | | | | Monthly | | | | (6,041 | ) | | | 64,147 | | | | 70,188 | |
CMBX.NA.AA.11 | | CGMI | | | USD | | | | 4,626,000 | | | | 1.50 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | N/A | | | | 11/18/2054 | | | | Monthly | | | | (63,740 | ) | | | 74,186 | | | | 137,926 | |
CMBX.NA.AA.11 | | MORD | | | USD | | | | 4,624,500 | | | | 1.50 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | N/A | | | | 11/18/2054 | | | | Monthly | | | | (67,279 | ) | | | 74,162 | | | | 141,441 | |
CMBX.NA.AA.11 | | MORD | | | USD | | | | 4,624,500 | | | | 1.50 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | N/A | | | | 11/18/2054 | | | | Monthly | | | | (61,371 | ) | | | 74,162 | | | | 135,533 | |
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| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 54 |
GMO Opportunistic Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Swap Contracts — continued
OTC Credit Default Swaps — continued
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Reference Entity | | Counterparty | | Notional Amount | | | Annual Premium | | | Implied Credit Spread (1) | | | Maximum Potential Amount of Future Payments by the Fund Under the Contract (2) | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
CMBX.NA.BBB-.11 | | CGMI | | | USD | | | | 5,752,000 | | | | 3.00 | % | | | 7.67 | % | | | N/A | | | | 11/18/2054 | | | Monthly | | | 1,213,312 | | | | 783,638 | | | | (429,674 | ) |
CMBX.NA.A.8 | | CGMI | | | USD | | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 2.00 | % | | | 5.82 | % | | | N/A | | | | 10/17/2057 | | | Monthly | | | 262,500 | | | | 105,342 | | | | (157,158 | ) |
CMBX.NA.A.8 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 8,892,000 | | | | 2.00 | % | | | 5.82 | % | | | N/A | | | | 10/17/2057 | | | Monthly | | | 150,185 | | | | 187,341 | | | | 37,156 | |
CMBX.NA.A.8 | | MORD | | | USD | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2.00 | % | | | 5.82 | % | | | N/A | | | | 10/17/2057 | | | Monthly | | | 107,500 | | | | 42,137 | | | | (65,363 | ) |
CMBX.NA.BBB-.8 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 1,444,000 | | | | 3.00 | % | | | 23.55 | % | | | N/A | | | | 10/17/2057 | | | Monthly | | | 216,864 | | | | 157,035 | | | | (59,829 | ) |
CMBX.NA.BBB-.8 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 4,224,000 | | | | 3.00 | % | | | 23.55 | % | | | N/A | | | | 10/17/2057 | | | Monthly | | | 400,908 | | | | 459,360 | | | | 58,452 | |
CMBX.NA.BBB-.8 | | MSCI | | | USD | | | | 2,366,000 | | | | 3.00 | % | | | 23.55 | % | | | N/A | | | | 10/17/2057 | | | Monthly | | | 458,412 | | | | 257,302 | | | | (201,110 | ) |
CMBX.NA.BBB-.8 | | MSCI | | | USD | | | | 3,153,000 | | | | 3.00 | % | | | 23.55 | % | | | N/A | | | | 10/17/2057 | | | Monthly | | | 665,756 | | | | 342,889 | | | | (322,867 | ) |
CMBX.NA.BBB-.9 | | DB | | | USD | | | | 1,184,200 | | | | 3.00 | % | | | 13.71 | % | | | N/A | | | | 09/17/2058 | | | Monthly | | | 143,660 | | | | 175,410 | | | | 31,750 | |
CMBX.NA.BBB-.9 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 1,752,000 | | | | 3.00 | % | | | 13.71 | % | | | N/A | | | | 09/17/2058 | | | Monthly | | | 402,960 | | | | 259,515 | | | | (143,445 | ) |
CMBX.NA.BBB-.9 | | MORD | | | USD | | | | 5,116,800 | | | | 3.00 | % | | | 13.71 | % | | | N/A | | | | 09/17/2058 | | | Monthly | | | 584,727 | | | | 757,926 | | | | 173,199 | |
CMBX.NA.BBB-.9 | | MORD | | | USD | | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 3.00 | % | | | 13.71 | % | | | N/A | | | | 09/17/2058 | | | Monthly | | | 1,110,000 | | | | 888,750 | | | | (221,250 | ) |
CMBX.NA.AA.12 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 6,974,000 | | | | 1.50 | % | | | 2.08 | % | | | N/A | | | | 08/17/2061 | | | Monthly | | | (61,732 | ) | | | 157,121 | | | | 218,853 | |
CMBX.NA.A.6 | | CGMI | | | USD | | | | 15,000,000 | | | | 2.00 | % | | | 44.21 | % | | | N/A | | | | 05/11/2063 | | | Monthly | | | 750,470 | | | | 739,024 | | | | (11,446 | ) |
CMBX.NA.AA.6 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 4,703,649 | | | | 1.50 | % | | | 33.12 | % | | | N/A | | | | 05/11/2063 | | | Monthly | | | 34,885 | | | | 74,251 | | | | 39,366 | |
CMBX.NA.BBB-.6 | | CGMI | | | USD | | | | 4,274,000 | | | | 3.00 | % | | | 24.50 | % | | | N/A | | | | 05/11/2063 | | | Monthly | | | 1,357,351 | | | | 248,565 | | | | (1,108,786 | ) |
CMBX.NA.A.15 | | CGMI | | | USD | | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 2.00 | % | | | 3.26 | % | | | N/A | | | | 11/18/2064 | | | Monthly | | | 600,000 | | | | 355,447 | | | | (244,553 | ) |
CMBX.NA.A.15 | | MORD | | | USD | | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2.00 | % | | | 3.26 | % | | | N/A | | | | 11/18/2064 | | | Monthly | | | 287,104 | | | | 213,268 | | | | (73,836 | ) |
CMBX.NA.BBB-.15 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 3.00 | % | | | 6.05 | % | | | N/A | | | | 11/18/2064 | | | Monthly | | | 787,500 | | | | 784,942 | | | | (2,558 | ) |
CMBX.NA.A.14 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 2,682,000 | | | | 2.00 | % | | | 3.37 | % | | | N/A | | | | 12/16/2072 | | | Monthly | | | 349,769 | | | | 185,499 | | | | (164,270 | ) |
CMBX.NA.AA.13 | | CGMI | | | USD | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1.50 | % | | | 2.20 | % | | | N/A | | | | 12/16/2072 | | | Monthly | | | 147,237 | | | | 65,233 | | | | (82,004 | ) |
CMBX.NA.AA.13 | | CGMI | | | USD | | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 1.50 | % | | | 2.20 | % | | | N/A | | | | 12/16/2072 | | | Monthly | | | 138,948 | | | | 97,850 | | | | (41,098 | ) |
CMBX.NA.BBB-.14 | | CGMI | | | USD | | | | 3,933,500 | | | | 3.00 | % | | | 6.96 | % | | | N/A | | | | 12/16/2072 | | | Monthly | | | 1,111,214 | | | | 708,457 | | | | (402,757 | ) |
CMBX.NA.BBB-.14 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 1,360,000 | | | | 3.00 | % | | | 6.96 | % | | | N/A | | | | 12/16/2072 | | | Monthly | | | 340,000 | | | | 244,947 | | | | (95,053 | ) |
Sell Protection: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CDX.NA.HY.S33 | | CITI | | | USD | | | | 4,201,343 | | | | 5.00 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | 4,201,343 USD | | | | 12/20/2024 | | | Quarterly | | | 444,572 | | | | 165,154 | | | | (279,418 | ) |
CDX.NA.HY.S33 | | CITI | | | USD | | | | 10,598,036 | | | | 5.00 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | 10,598,036 USD | | | | 12/20/2024 | | | Quarterly | | | 1,827,631 | | | | 416,606 | | | | (1,411,025 | ) |
CDX.NA.HY.S33 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 25,937,869 | | | | 5.00 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | 25,937,869 USD | | | | 12/20/2024 | | | Quarterly | | | 5,736,853 | | | | 1,019,611 | | | | (4,717,242 | ) |
CDX.NA.HY.S33 | | JPM | | | USD | | | | 10,394,872 | | | | 5.00 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | 10,394,872 USD | | | | 12/20/2024 | | | Quarterly | | | 1,704,759 | | | | 408,620 | | | | (1,296,139 | ) |
CDX.NA.HY.S33 | | MORD | | | USD | | | | 2,769,437 | | | | 5.00 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | 2,769,437 USD | | | | 12/20/2024 | | | Quarterly | | | 476,620 | | | | 108,866 | | | | (367,754 | ) |
CMBX.NA.AA.7 | | CGMI | | | USD | | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 1.50 | % | | | 88.73 | % | | | 5,000,000 USD | | | | 01/17/2047 | | | Monthly | | | (125,000 | ) | | | (120,462 | ) | | | 4,538 | |
CMBX.NA.A.9 | | CGMI | | | USD | | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2.00 | % | | | 6.07 | % | | | 2,500,000 USD | | | | 09/17/2058 | | | Monthly | | | (74,374 | ) | | | (147,814 | ) | | | (73,440 | ) |
CMBX.NA.A.9 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 4,158,800 | | | | 2.00 | % | | | 6.07 | % | | | 4,158,800 USD | | | | 09/17/2058 | | | Monthly | | | 54,550 | | | | (245,890 | ) | | | (300,440 | ) |
CMBX.NA.A.9 | | MORD | | | USD | | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 2.00 | % | | | 6.07 | % | | | 10,000,000 USD | | | | 09/17/2058 | | | Monthly | | | (918,750 | ) | | | (591,253 | ) | | | 327,497 | |
CMBX.NA.AAA.10 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 7,540,000 | | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | | 7,540,000 USD | | | | 11/17/2059 | | | Monthly | | | 68,960 | | | | (15,782 | ) | | | (84,742 | ) |
CMBX.NA.AAA.15 | | CGMI | | | USD | | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 10,000,000 USD | | | | 11/18/2064 | | | Monthly | | | (373,108 | ) | | | (153,120 | ) | | | 219,988 | |
CMBX.NA.AAA.15 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 2,825,000 | | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 2,825,000 USD | | | | 11/18/2064 | | | Monthly | | | (43,465 | ) | | | (43,257 | ) | | | 208 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 21,348,453 | | | $ | 9,609,954 | | | $ | (11,738,499 | ) |
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55 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Opportunistic Income Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
^ | Buy Protection - Fund pays a premium and buys credit protection. If a credit event occurs the Fund will, depending on the terms of the particular swap contract, either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. |
Sell Protection - Fund receives a premium and sells credit protection. If a credit event occurs the Fund will, depending on the terms of the particular swap contract, either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index.
(1) | As of February 29, 2024, implied credit spreads in absolute terms, calculated using a model, and utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap contracts on the reference security, serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and reflect the likelihood or risk of default for the reference entity. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection. Wider (i.e. higher) credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the contract. |
(2) | The maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap contract. |
OTC Total Return Swaps
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Fund Pays | | Fund Receives | | | Counterparty | | | Notional Amount | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
Total Return on Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index | | | SOFR | | | | MSCI | | | | USD 22,883,000 | | | | 03/20/2024 | | | | Quarterly | | | $ | 71,436 | | | $ | 264,952 | | | $ | 193,516 | |
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As of February 29, 2024, for the above contracts and/or agreements, the Fund had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover commitments or collateral requirements, if any, of the relevant broker or exchange.
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
† | Denominated in U.S. Dollar, unless otherwise indicated. |
(a) | Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by the Trustees of GMO Trust or persons acting at their direction pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees. Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs (Note 2). |
(b) | Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs (Note 2). |
(c) | All or a portion of this security has been pledged to cover margin requirements on futures and/or cleared swap contracts, collateral on OTC swap contracts, forward currency contracts, and/or written options, if any (Note 4). |
(d) | The rate shown represents yield-to-maturity. |
(e) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 61.
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| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 56 |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Short Duration Strategies team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Although the Fund is not managed relative to any securities market index or benchmark, a discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to the FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index is included for comparative purposes.
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund returned +5.54% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +5.45% for the FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index.
Security selection in Floating Rate U.S. Treasury Notes drove performance during the year, followed by gains from Repurchase Agreements and U.S. Treasury Bills/Notes.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO U.S. Treasury Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $1,000,000 Investment in
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund and the FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns | |
| | 1 Year | | | 5 Year | | | 10 Year | |
Core Class | | | 5.54 | % | | | 2.03 | % | | | 1.40 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited.
The gross expense ratio of 0.12% is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. The corresponding net expense ratio of 0.08% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO U.S. Treasury Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 99.2 | % |
Other | | | 0.8 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
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GMO U.S. Treasury Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 99.2% | |
| | | | U.S. Government — 87.6% | | | | |
| 68,162,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.20%, 5.53%, due 01/31/25 | | | 68,240,881 | |
| 26,150,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.17%, 5.49%, due 04/30/25 | | | 26,163,476 | |
| 91,897,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.13%, 5.45%, due 07/31/25 | | | 91,863,189 | |
| 58,940,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.17%, 5.50%, due 10/31/25 | | | 58,932,189 | |
| 107,490,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.25%, 5.57%, due 01/31/26 | | | 107,585,245 | |
| 38,057,401 | | | U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.50%, due 04/15/24 | | | 38,126,168 | |
| 20,386,182 | | | U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 0.13%, due 07/15/24 | | | 20,396,208 | |
| 32,357,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, due 09/30/24 | | | 31,668,150 | |
| 6,610,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.63%, due 06/30/25 | | | 6,589,086 | |
| 6,790,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.13%, due 08/15/25 | | | 6,629,533 | |
| 6,540,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.88%, due 11/30/25 | | | 6,555,839 | |
| 6,640,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.25%, due 12/31/25 | | | 6,588,125 | |
| 12,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.25%, due 01/31/26 | | | 11,910,469 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total U.S. Government | | | 481,248,558 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Government Agency — 2.6% | | | | |
| 10,000,000 | | | Federal Home Loan Banks, 5.23%, due 03/22/24 | | | 9,998,302 | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Federal Home Loan Banks, Variable Rate, SOFR + 0.10%, 5.41%, due 09/04/24 | | | 4,001,545 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total U.S. Government Agency | | | 13,999,847 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements — 9.0% | | | | |
| 49,546,703 | | | Daiwa Capital Markets America, Inc. Repurchase Agreement, dated, 02/29/24 maturing on 03/01/24 with a maturity value of $49,553,997 and an effective yield of 5.30%, collateralized by U.S. Treasury Notes with maturity dates 09/30/26 - 09/30/2028 and a market value of $50,247,595 | | | 49,546,703 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 0.0% | | | | |
| 215,603 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Plus Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (a) | | | 215,603 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $544,544,717) | | | 545,010,711 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.2% (Cost $544,544,717) | | | 545,010,711 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — 0.8% | | | 4,438,356 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 549,449,067 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
† | Denominated in U.S. Dollar, unless otherwise indicated. |
(a) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 61.
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 60 |
GMO Trust Funds
February 29, 2024
Portfolio Abbreviations:
144A - Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors.
AMBAC - Insured as to the payment of principal and interest by AMBAC Assurance Corporation.
AUD BBSW - Bank Bill Swap Reference Rate denominated in Australian Dollar.
CDI - Certificado de Deposito Interbancario
CDO - Collateralized Debt Obligation
CLICP - Chilean Average Chamber Index
CLO - Collateralized Loan Obligation
CMBS - Commercial Mortgage Backed Security
CMT - Constant Maturity Treasury
CORRA - Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average
EURIBOR - Euro Interbank Offered Rate
EuroSTR - Euro Short-Term Rate
FGIC - Insured as to the payment of principal and interest by Financial Guaranty Insurance Corporation.
FSA - Insured as to the payment of principal and interest by Financial Security Assurance.
GDP - Gross Domestic Product
IO - Interest Only
JSC - Joint-Stock Company
LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate
MTA - Monthly Treasury Average Index
NZD Bank Bill Rate - Bank Bill Rate denominated in New Zealand Dollar.
OIS - Overnight Indexed Swaps
OTC - Over-the-Counter
Reg S - Security exempt from registration under Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside the United States. Security may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933.
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust
SARON - Swiss Average Rate Overnight
SEK STIBOR - Stockholm Interbank Offered Rate denominated in Swedish Krona.
SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate
SONIA - Sterling Overnight Interbank Average Rate
STEP - Coupon increases periodically based upon a predetermined schedule. Stated interest rate in effect at February 29, 2024.
TBA - To Be Announced - Delayed Delivery Security
THOR - Thai Overnight Repurchase Rate
TONA - Tokyo Overnight Average Rate
XLCA - Insured as to the payment of principal and interest by XL Capital Assurance.
ZAR JIBAR - Johannesburg Interbank Agreed Rate denominated in South African Rand.
The rates shown on variable rate notes are the current interest rates at February 29, 2024, which are subject to change based on the terms of the security.
| | |
Counterparty Abbreviations: | | |
| |
BBH - Brown Brothers Harriman & Co | | JPM - JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. |
BCLY - Barclays Bank PLC BOA - Bank of America, N.A. CGMI - Citigroup Global Markets Inc. CITI - Citibank N.A. DB - Deutsche Bank AG GS - Goldman Sachs International | | MORD - Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC MSCI - Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC SSB - State Street Bank and Trust Company |
| |
Currency Abbreviations: | | |
| |
AUD - Australian Dollar | | MXN - Mexican Peso |
BRL - Brazilian Real | | NOK - Norwegian Krone |
CAD - Canadian Dollar | | NZD - New Zealand Dollar |
CHF - Swiss Franc | | PEN - Peruvian Sol |
CLP - Chilean Peso | | PHP - Philippines Peso |
COP - Colombian Peso | | PLN - Polish Zloty |
CZK - Czech Republic Koruna | | RON - Romanian New Leu |
EUR - Euro | | SEK - Swedish Krona |
GBP - British Pound | | SGD - Singapore Dollar |
HKD - Hong Kong Dollar | | THB - Thai Baht |
HUF - Hungarian Forint | | TRY - Turkish Lira |
IDR - Indonesian Rupiah | | TWD - Taiwan New Dollar |
ILS - Israeli Shekel | | USD - United States Dollar |
INR - Indian Rupee | | UYU - Uruguay Peso |
JPY - Japanese Yen | | ZAR - South African Rand |
KRW - South Korean Won | | |
| | | | |
61 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities — February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | | Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | High Yield Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (Notes 2 and 10)(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,370,532 | | | $ | — | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (Note 2)(b) | | | 7,018,977 | | | | 2,182,406,852 | | | | 99,292,994 | |
Repurchase agreements, at value (Note 2)(c) | | | 32,999,662 | | | | 21,999,134 | | | | 55,999,543 | |
Foreign currency, at value (Note 2)(d) | | | — | | | | 2,074,724 | | | | — | |
Cash | | | 32 | | | | 12,206,108 | | | | 527 | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | — | | | | 15,789,100 | | | | — | |
Receivable for closed swap contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | 34,841 | | | | — | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 30,060 | | | | 37,878,570 | | | | 495,918 | |
Unrealized appreciation on open forward currency contracts (Note 4) | | | 48,543 | | | | 1,811,111 | | | | 1,669,916 | |
Receivable for variation margin on open cleared swap contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,224 | |
Due from broker (Note 2) | | | — | | | | 23,815,075 | | | | — | |
Receivable for variation margin on open futures contracts (Note 4) | | | 184,313 | | | | — | | | | 3,226 | |
Receivable for open OTC swap contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | 3,750,746 | | | | 3,437,893 | |
Interest receivable for open OTC swap contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | 35,449 | | | | — | |
Receivable for expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO (Note 5) | | | 16,556 | | | | — | | | | 28,092 | |
Receivable for options (Note 4)(e) | | | — | | | | 117,019 | | | | — | |
Miscellaneous receivable | | | — | | | | 3,291 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 40,298,143 | | | | 2,315,292,552 | | | | 160,944,333 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Due to broker (Note 2) | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | 68,741 | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | — | | | | 17,906,017 | | | | — | |
Payable to affiliate for (Note 5): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fee | | | 8,013 | | | | 623,030 | | | | 44,160 | |
Shareholder service fee | | | 1,763 | | | | 210,033 | | | | 6,946 | |
Payable for variation margin on open cleared swap contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | 933,786 | | | | — | |
Unrealized depreciation on open forward currency contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | 449,559 | | | | — | |
Interest payable for open OTC swap contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | 526,209 | | | | 1,155,919 | |
Payable for open OTC swap contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | 1,468,353 | | | | — | |
Payable for reverse repurchase agreements (Note 2) | | | — | | | | 15,156,793 | | | | — | |
Payable to Trustees and related expenses | | | 174 | | | | 15,723 | | | | 1,169 | |
Written options outstanding, at value (Note 4)(e) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 85,076 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 61,673 | | | | 455,423 | | | | 77,446 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 71,624 | | | | 37,744,926 | | | | 1,439,457 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 40,226,519 | | | $ | 2,277,547,626 | | | $ | 159,504,876 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) Cost of investments – affiliated issuers: | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,990,075 | | | $ | — | |
(b) Cost of investments – unaffiliated issuers: | | $ | 7,051,748 | | | $ | 2,929,667,314 | | | $ | 100,066,372 | |
(c) Cost of investments – repurchase agreements: | | $ | 32,999,662 | | | $ | 21,999,134 | | | $ | 55,999,543 | |
(d) Cost of foreign currency: | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,067,899 | | | $ | — | |
(e) Premiums on options: | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,444,672 | | | $ | 212,968 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 62 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities — February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | | Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | High Yield Fund | |
Net assets consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 90,619,629 | | | $ | 3,777,593,650 | | | $ | 164,376,951 | |
Distributable earnings (accumulated loss) | | | (50,393,110 | ) | | | (1,500,046,024 | ) | | | (4,872,075 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 40,226,519 | | | $ | 2,277,547,626 | | | $ | 159,504,876 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets attributable to: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,085,552,438 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV | | $ | — | | | $ | 955,908,497 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | $ | 40,226,519 | | | $ | 236,086,691 | | | $ | 159,412,524 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 92,352 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | — | | | | 57,441,750 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV | | | — | | | | 50,677,418 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | | 2,061,151 | | | | 12,525,917 | | | | 8,958,545 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,195 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | — | | | $ | 18.90 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV | | $ | — | | | $ | 18.86 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | $ | 19.52 | | | $ | 18.85 | | | $ | 17.79 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 17.78 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
63 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities — February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Multi-Sector | | | Opportunistic | | | | |
| | Fixed Income | | | Income | | | U.S. Treasury | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (Notes 2 and 10)(a) | | $ | 18,157,656 | | | $ | 11,616,211 | | | $ | — | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (Note 2)(b) | | | 58,113,886 | | | | 1,174,477,200 | | | | 495,464,008 | |
Repurchase agreements, at value (Note 2)(c) | | | 13,999,885 | | | | 309,951,950 | | | | 49,546,703 | |
Foreign currency, at value (Note 2)(d) | | | 9,436 | | | | 79,144 | | | | — | |
Cash | | | — | | | | 46,197 | | | | — | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | 1,699,827 | | | | 92,830,189 | | | | — | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | — | | | | 598,655 | | | | 4,393,359 | |
Receivable for closed swap contracts (Note 4) | | | 89,274 | | | | 362,167 | | | | — | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 296,111 | | | | 6,377,387 | | | | 2,197,742 | |
Unrealized appreciation on open forward currency contracts (Note 4) | | | 1,014,818 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Receivable for variation margin on open cleared swap contracts (Note 4) | | | 2,230 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Due from broker (Note 2) | | | 849,912 | | | | 5,296,734 | | | | — | |
Receivable for variation margin on open futures contracts (Note 4) | | | 52,109 | | | | 111,194 | | | | — | |
Receivable for open OTC swap contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | 11,662,102 | | | | — | |
Interest receivable for open OTC swap contracts (Note 4) | | | 13,714 | | | | 718,891 | | | | — | |
Receivable for expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO (Note 5) | | | 32,590 | | | | 60,097 | | | | 25,757 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 94,331,448 | | | | 1,614,188,118 | | | | 551,627,569 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold short, at value (Note 2)(e) | | | — | | | | 56,115,910 | | | | — | |
Due to custodian | | | 109,738 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 17,215,137 | | | | 118,030,242 | | | | — | |
Payable for Fund shares repurchased | | | — | | | | 5,810,946 | | | | — | |
Payable to affiliate for (Note 5): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fee | | | 15,059 | | | | 453,346 | | | | 39,190 | |
Shareholder service fee | | | 6,508 | | | | 151,171 | | | | — | |
Payable for variation margin on open cleared swap contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | 54,487 | | | | — | |
Payable for closed swap contracts (Note 4) | | | 24,589 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividends payable | | | — | | | | 1,166,799 | | | | 2,080,818 | |
Unrealized depreciation on open forward currency contracts (Note 4) | | | 222,298 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest payable for open OTC swap contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | 183,094 | | | | — | |
Payable for open OTC swap contracts (Note 4) | | | 629,200 | | | | 1,787,196 | | | | — | |
Payable to Trustees and related expenses | | | 710 | | | | 8,591 | | | | 3,283 | |
Written options outstanding, at value (Note 4)(f) | | | — | | | | 34,461 | | | | — | |
Accrued expenses | | | 89,098 | | | | 202,858 | | | | 55,211 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 18,312,337 | | | | 183,999,101 | | | | 2,178,502 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 76,019,111 | | | $ | 1,430,189,017 | | | $ | 549,449,067 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) Cost of investments – affiliated issuers: | | $ | 21,061,149 | | | $ | 11,703,541 | | | $ | — | |
(b) Cost of investments – unaffiliated issuers: | | $ | 57,517,754 | | | $ | 1,265,281,280 | | | $ | 494,998,014 | |
(c) Cost of investments – repurchase agreements: | | $ | 13,999,885 | | | $ | 309,951,950 | | | $ | 49,546,703 | |
(d) Cost of foreign currency: | | $ | 10,568 | | | $ | 85,485 | | | $ | — | |
(e) Proceeds from securities sold short: | | $ | — | | | $ | 56,436,719 | | | $ | — | |
(f) Premiums on written options: | | $ | — | | | $ | 80,020 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 64 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities — February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | | Opportunistic Income Fund | | | U.S. Treasury Fund | |
Net assets consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 121,953,653 | | | $ | 1,595,393,308 | | | $ | 551,059,071 | |
Distributable earnings (accumulated loss) | | | (45,934,542 | ) | | | (165,204,291 | ) | | | (1,610,004 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 76,019,111 | | | $ | 1,430,189,017 | | | $ | 549,449,067 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets attributable to: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Core Class | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 549,449,067 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 12,166,233 | | | $ | 69,589,338 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV | | $ | 63,852,878 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | $ | — | | | $ | 246,186,790 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | $ | — | | | $ | 178,391,042 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | $ | — | | | $ | 936,021,847 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Core Class | | | — | | | | — | | | | 109,839,233 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | 708,489 | | | | 2,899,507 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV | | | 3,698,870 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | | — | | | | 10,257,909 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | 7,459,993 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | — | | | | 39,081,388 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Core Class | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 17.17 | | | $ | 24.00 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV | | $ | 17.26 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | $ | — | | | $ | 24.00 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | $ | — | | | $ | 23.91 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | $ | — | | | $ | 23.95 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
65 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Operations — Year Ended February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asset | | | Emerging | | | | |
| | Allocation | | | Country | | | High Yield | |
| | Bond Fund | | | Debt Fund | | | Fund | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from unaffiliated issuers | | $ | 1,103,714 | | | $ | 161,652 | | | $ | 111,862 | |
Dividends from affiliated issuers (Note 10) | | | — | | | | 1,101,569 | | | | — | |
Interest | | | 312,425 | | | | 190,732,742 | | | | 7,325,895 | |
Other income | | | — | | | | 41,314 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 1,416,139 | | | | 192,037,277 | | | | 7,437,757 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fee (Note 5) | | | 71,480 | | | | 8,909,841 | | | | 626,075 | |
Shareholder service fee – Class III (Note 5) | | | 15 | * | | | 1,863,509 | | | | — | |
Shareholder service fee – Class IV (Note 5) | | | — | | | | 1,011,837 | | | | — | |
Shareholder service fee – Class VI (Note 5) | | | 15,720 | | | | 160,321 | | | | 98,372 | |
Shareholder service fee – Class I (Note 5) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 30 | ** |
Audit and tax fees | | | 88,669 | | | | 168,547 | | | | 92,959 | |
Custodian, fund accounting agent and transfer agent fees | | | 19,449 | | | | 461,848 | | | | 60,593 | |
Legal fees | | | 5,917 | | | | 160,991 | | | | 9,199 | |
Registration fees | | | 4,108 | | | | 7,126 | | | | 22,602 | |
Trustees’ fees and related expenses (Note 5) | | | 1,413 | | | | 145,421 | | | | 10,517 | |
Interest expense (Note 2) | | | — | | | | 1,025,235 | | | | — | |
Miscellaneous | | | 5,001 | | | | 64,971 | | | | 6,526 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 211,772 | | | | 13,979,647 | | | | 926,873 | |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO (Note 5) | | | (112,326 | ) | | | — | | | | (102,431 | ) |
Indirectly incurred management fees waived or borne by GMO (Note 5) | | | — | | | | (10,224 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 99,446 | | | | 13,969,423 | | | | 824,442 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 1,316,693 | | | | 178,067,854 | | | | 6,613,315 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | | | (143,296 | ) | | | (200,593,202 | ) | | | (6,424,399 | ) |
Investments in affiliated issuers | | | — | | | | 1,162,267 | | | | — | |
Bond forward contracts | | | — | | | | 4,269,578 | | | | — | |
Futures contracts | | | 555,744 | | | | — | | | | 179,539 | |
Options | | | — | | | | (328,738 | ) | | | 886,551 | |
Swap contracts | | | — | | | | (2,330,591 | ) | | | 9,556,226 | |
Forward currency contracts | | | 264,229 | | | | (2,709,944 | ) | | | 4,707,802 | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency related transactions | | | (12,211 | ) | | | (669,816 | ) | | | 402,806 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 664,466 | | | | (201,200,446 | )*** | | | 9,308,525 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | | | (39,279 | ) | | | 447,484,823 | | | | 1,737,929 | |
Investments in affiliated issuers | | | — | | | | 3,612,196 | | | | — | |
Bond forward contracts | | | — | | | | 861,107 | | | | — | |
Futures contracts | | | 311,064 | | | | — | | | | 15,549 | |
Options | | | — | | | | 144,082 | | | | (420,791 | ) |
Swap contracts | | | — | | | | (14,497,936 | ) | | | 133,796 | |
Forward currency contracts | | | 40,853 | | | | (855,685 | ) | | | 1,669,916 | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency related transactions | | | — | | | | 16,565 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 312,638 | | | | 436,765,152 | | | | 3,136,399 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 977,104 | | | | 235,564,706 | | | | 12,444,924 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 2,293,797 | | | $ | 413,632,560 | | | $ | 19,058,239 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | Class III liquidated on August 28, 2023. |
** | Period from April 13, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 29, 2024. |
*** | For the details related to in-kind redemption realized gain (loss) please refer to Note 6. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 66 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Operations — Year Ended February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Multi-Sector | | | Opportunistic | | | | |
| | Fixed Income | | | Income | | | U.S. Treasury | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 3,005,152 | | | $ | 86,607,174 | | | $ | 24,362,030 | |
Dividends from affiliated issuers (Note 10) | | | 1,474,723 | | | | 574,261 | | | | — | |
Dividends from unaffiliated issuers | | | 39,400 | | | | 563,508 | | | | 28,020 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 4,519,275 | | | | 87,744,943 | | | | 24,390,050 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fee (Note 5) | | | 256,560 | | | | 5,203,644 | | | | 368,293 | |
Shareholder service fee – Class III (Note 5) | | | 23,834 | | | | 89,065 | | | | — | |
Shareholder service fee – Class IV (Note 5) | | | 86,735 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shareholder service fee – Class VI (Note 5) | | | — | | | | 175,071 | | | | — | |
Shareholder service fee – Class R6 (Note 5) | | | — | | | | 274,927 | | | | — | |
Shareholder service fee – Class I (Note 5) | | | — | | | | 1,109,908 | | | | — | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 94,207 | | | | 136,260 | | | | 47,863 | |
Custodian, fund accounting agent and transfer agent fees | | | 103,331 | | | | 1,049,363 | | | | 67,813 | |
Legal fees | | | 5,419 | | | | 44,296 | | | | 17,496 | |
Registration fees | | | 6,004 | | | | 89,268 | | | | 3,161 | |
Trustees’ fees and related expenses (Note 5) | | | 6,122 | | | | 72,818 | | | | 25,755 | |
Interest expense (Note 2) | | | — | | | | 22,153 | | | | — | |
Miscellaneous | | | 4,688 | | | | 54,229 | | | | 5,626 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 586,900 | | | | 8,321,002 | | | | 536,007 | |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO (Note 5) | | | (194,248 | ) | | | (452,295 | ) | | | (186,400 | ) |
Indirectly incurred management fees waived or borne by GMO (Note 5) | | | (98,553 | ) | | | (7,373 | ) | | | — | |
Indirectly incurred shareholder service fees waived or borne by GMO (Note 5) | | | (13,845 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 280,254 | | | | 7,861,334 | | | | 349,607 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 4,239,021 | | | | 79,883,609 | | | | 24,040,443 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | | | (4,368,407 | ) | | | (4,575,218 | ) | | | (280,989 | ) |
Investments in affiliated issuers | | | (1,106,571 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Investments in securities sold short | | | — | | | | 330,664 | | | | — | |
Futures contracts | | | (2,543,802 | ) | | | 510,879 | | | | — | |
Written options | | | — | | | | 1,303,214 | | | | — | |
Swap contracts | | | (701,064 | ) | | | 186,392 | | | | — | |
Forward currency contracts | | | 1,424,852 | | | | (28,406 | ) | | | — | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency related transactions | | | 204,995 | | | | 68,592 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (7,089,997 | ) | | | (2,203,883 | ) | | | (280,989 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers | | | 4,106,237 | | | | 8,953,976 | | | | 1,157,739 | |
Investments in affiliated issuers | | | 1,594,995 | | | | 21,833 | | | | — | |
Investments in securities sold short | | | — | | | | 320,809 | | | | — | |
Futures contracts | | | 121,940 | | | | 1,006,805 | | | | — | |
Written options | | | — | | | | (53,333 | ) | | | — | |
Swap contracts | | | (360,656 | ) | | | (5,935,219 | ) | | | — | |
Forward currency contracts | | | 377,694 | | | | (139,398 | ) | | | — | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency related transactions | | | 23,643 | | | | (31,564 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 5,863,853 | | | | 4,143,909 | | | | 1,157,739 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (1,226,144 | ) | | | 1,940,026 | | | | 876,750 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 3,012,877 | | | $ | 81,823,635 | | | $ | 24,917,193 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
67 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asset | | | Emerging | |
| | Allocation | | | Country | |
| | Bond Fund | | | Debt Fund | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 28/29, | | | February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 1,316,693 | | | $ | 441,165 | | | $ | 178,067,854 | | | $ | 210,206,407 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 664,466 | | | | (4,991,505 | ) | | | (201,200,446 | ) | | | (240,628,308 | ) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 312,638 | | | | 631,261 | | | | 436,765,152 | | | | (253,280,536 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 2,293,797 | | | | (3,919,079 | ) | | | 413,632,560 | | | | (283,702,437 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | (409 | )* | | | — | | | | (128,801,963 | ) | | | (99,791,566 | ) |
Class IV | | | — | | | | — | | | | (98,805,105 | ) | | | (167,952,272 | ) |
Class VI | | | (1,687,818 | ) | | | (157,978 | ) | | | (25,492,175 | ) | | | (94,556,130 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1,688,227 | ) | | | (157,978 | ) | | | (253,099,243 | ) | | | (362,299,968 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net share transactions (Note 9): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | (18,436 | )* | | | — | | | | (216,705,807 | ) | | | 433,276,064 | |
Class IV | | | — | | | | — | | | | (282,607,487 | ) | | | (104,836,068 | ) |
Class VI | | | 19,488,953 | | | | (13,791,287 | ) | | | (175,067,798 | ) | | | (628,940,069 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from net share transactions | | | 19,470,517 | | | | (13,791,287 | ) | | | (674,381,092 | ) | | | (300,500,073 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchase premiums and redemption fees (Notes 2 and 9): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,537,837 | | | | 1,008,898 | |
Class IV | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,925,340 | | | | 1,719,233 | |
Class VI | | | — | | | | — | | | | 570,885 | | | | 919,077 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from purchase premiums and redemption fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,034,062 | | | | 3,647,208 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from net share transactions, purchase premiums and redemption fees | | | 19,470,517 | | | | (13,791,287 | ) | | | (669,347,030 | ) | | | (296,852,865 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 20,076,087 | | | | (17,868,344 | ) | | | (508,813,713 | ) | | | (942,855,270 | ) |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 20,150,432 | | | | 38,018,776 | | | | 2,786,361,339 | | | | 3,729,216,609 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 40,226,519 | | | $ | 20,150,432 | | | $ | 2,277,547,626 | | | $ | 2,786,361,339 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | Class III liquidated on August 28, 2023. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 68 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | High Yield Fund | | | Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 6,613,315 | | | $ | 4,756,870 | | | $ | 4,239,021 | | | $ | 2,971,439 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 9,308,525 | | | | (4,357,771 | ) | | | (7,089,997 | ) | | | (13,470,824 | ) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 3,136,399 | | | | 3,490,664 | | | | 5,863,853 | | | | (2,317,510 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 19,058,239 | | | | 3,889,763 | | | | 3,012,877 | | | | (12,816,895 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (149,319 | ) |
Class IV | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,851,259 | ) |
Class VI | | | (7,199,889 | ) | | | (18,971,313 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class I | | | (281 | )* | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (7,200,170 | ) | | | (18,971,313 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,000,578 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net share transactions (Note 9): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,877,718 | ) | | | 7,014,922 | |
Class IV | | | — | | | | — | | | | (27,985,359 | ) | | | (13,308,297 | ) |
Class VI | | | (109,659,827 | ) | | | 187,710,400 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class I | | | 91,563 | * | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from net share transactions | | | (109,568,264 | ) | | | 187,710,400 | | | | (30,863,077 | ) | | | (6,293,375 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (97,710,195 | ) | | | 172,628,850 | | | | (27,850,200 | ) | | | (21,110,848 | ) |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 257,215,071 | | | | 84,586,221 | | | | 103,869,311 | | | | 124,980,159 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 159,504,876 | | | $ | 257,215,071 | | | $ | 76,019,111 | | | $ | 103,869,311 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | Period from April 13, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 29, 2024. |
| | | | |
69 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Opportunistic Income Fund | | | U.S. Treasury Fund | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 28/29, | | | February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 79,883,609 | | | $ | 43,573,629 | | | $ | 24,040,443 | | | $ | 8,732,456 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (2,203,883 | ) | | | (2,342,156 | ) | | | (280,989 | ) | | | (1,062,384 | ) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 4,143,909 | | | | (47,249,469 | ) | | | 1,157,739 | | | | (298,759 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 81,823,635 | | | | (6,017,996 | ) | | | 24,917,193 | | | | 7,371,313 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Core Class | | | — | | | | — | | | | (24,040,453 | ) | | | (8,732,859 | ) |
Class III | | | (4,242,957 | ) | | | (353,815 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class VI | | | (18,647,963 | ) | | | (19,571,131 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class R6 | | | (11,825,892 | ) | | | (9,882,307 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class I | | | (50,926,913 | ) | | | (20,733,424 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (85,643,725 | ) | | | (50,540,677 | ) | | | (24,040,453 | ) | | | (8,732,859 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net share transactions (Note 9): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Core Class | | | — | | | | — | | | | 140,115,213 | | | | 152,052,342 | |
Class III | | | 21,964,569 | | | | 36,408,292 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class VI | | | (144,019,338 | ) | | | 35,260,297 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class R6 | | | (7,398,523 | ) | | | 44,469,462 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class I | | | 436,305,895 | | | | 83,699,966 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from net share transactions | | | 306,852,603 | | | | 199,838,017 | | | | 140,115,213 | | | | 152,052,342 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 303,032,513 | | | | 143,279,344 | | | | 140,991,953 | | | | 150,690,796 | |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 1,127,156,504 | | | | 983,877,160 | | | | 408,457,114 | | | | 257,766,318 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 1,430,189,017 | | | $ | 1,127,156,504 | | | $ | 549,449,067 | | | $ | 408,457,114 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 70 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statement of Cash Flows — Year Ended February 29, 2024
| | | | |
| | Emerging Country Debt Fund | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 413,632,560 | |
| | | | |
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | |
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation | | | (436,765,152 | ) |
Net realized (gain) loss | | | 201,200,446 | |
Cost of purchase of investments held long | | | (863,163,235 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of investments held long | | | 1,361,459,816 | |
Net accretion of discount and amortization of premium | | | (10,901,990 | ) |
Short-term investments, net | | | 13,859,849 | |
Cash flows related to derivative transactions: | | | | |
Bond forward contracts | | | 4,269,578 | |
Swap contracts | | | (7,108,614 | ) |
Forward currency contracts | | | (2,709,944 | ) |
Foreign currency and foreign currency related transactions | | | (653,251 | ) |
Change in assets and liabilities: | | | | |
(Increase) decrease in due from broker | | | 7,489,907 | |
(Increase) decrease in dividends and interest receivable | | | 10,165,516 | |
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable for open OTC swap contracts | | | 145,339 | |
(Increase) decrease in receivable for closed swap contracts | | | (34,841 | ) |
(Increase) decrease in miscellaneous receivable | | | (1,317 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in payable to affiliate for: | | | | |
Management fee | | | (132,595 | ) |
Shareholder service fee | | | (17,060 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in due to custodian | | | (38,848 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in payable for closed swap contracts | | | (806,556 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in payable to Trustees and related expenses | | | 4,024 | |
Increase (decrease) in interest payable for OTC swap contracts^ | | | (186,530 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses | | | 134,492 | |
| | | | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | 689,841,594 | |
| | | | |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 402,038,401 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (1,054,204,598 | ) |
Cash distributions paid | | | (44,375,514 | ) |
Purchase premiums and redemption fees | | | 5,034,062 | |
Increase (decrease) in payable for reverse repurchase agreements^^ | | | 15,156,793 | |
| | | | |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | | (676,350,856 | ) |
| | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash | | | 13,490,738 | |
Cash, beginning of period | | | 790,094 | |
| | | | |
Cash, end of period | | $ | 14,280,832 | |
| | | | |
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | | | | |
Cash paid during the period for: | | | | |
^ Interest on swap contracts | | $ | 7,082,976 | |
^^ Interest on reverse repurchase agreements | | $ | 738,317 | |
Supplemental information (non-cash financing activities): | | | | |
Redemptions in-kind | | $ | 230,967,102 | |
| | | | |
71 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
ASSET ALLOCATION BOND FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class VI Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 20.37 | | | $ | 23.52 | | | $ | 23.88 | | | $ | 22.72 | | | $ | 21.67 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.56 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (3.40 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 1.18 | | | | 1.53 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.21 | | | | (3.00 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 2.09 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.06 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.06 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 19.52 | | | $ | 20.37 | | | $ | 23.52 | | | $ | 23.88 | | | $ | 22.72 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 0.88 | % | | | (12.81 | )% | | | 0.26 | % | | | 6.39 | % | | | 9.83 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 40,227 | | | $ | 20,131 | | | $ | 37,997 | | | $ | 58,621 | | | $ | 192,410 | |
Net operating expenses to average daily net assets | | | 0.35 | %(c) | | | 0.32 | %(c) | | | 0.31 | %(c) | | | 0.31 | %(c) | | | 0.31 | %(c) |
Interest and/or dividend expenses and/or borrowing costs to average daily net assets(d) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(e) |
Total net expenses to average daily net assets | | | 0.35 | %(c) | | | 0.32 | %(c) | | | 0.31 | %(c) | | | 0.31 | %(c) | | | 0.31 | %(c) |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 4.61 | % | | | 1.88 | % | | | 1.60 | % | | | 1.15 | % | | | 2.49 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 0 | % | | | 95 | % | | | 209 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 16 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.39 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.17 | %(g) | | | 0.08 | %(g) | | | 0.06 | %(g) |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Interest and dividend expense and/or borrowing costs incurred as a result of cash collateral on derivatives, entering into reverse repurchase agreements, securities sold short or margin on cleared swap contracts, if any, is included in the Fund’s net expenses. Income earned on investing proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements, if any, is included in interest income. |
(e) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
(f) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | | | February 28, 2021 | | | February 29, 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | N/A | | | | 96 | % | | | 206 | % | | | 39 | % | | | 37 | % |
(g) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 72 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
EMERGING COUNTRY DEBT FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 17.71 | | | $ | 21.34 | | | $ | 25.54 | | | $ | 27.38 | | | $ | 26.82 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 1.44 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.82 | | | | (2.52 | ) | | | (3.16 | ) | | | (0.85 | ) | | | 0.91 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.09 | | | | (1.24 | ) | | | (1.74 | ) | | | 0.71 | | | | 2.35 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.90 | ) | | | (2.39 | ) | | | (1.82 | ) | | | (1.93 | ) | | | (1.79 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.90 | ) | | | (2.39 | ) | | | (2.46 | ) | | | (2.55 | ) | | | (1.79 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 18.90 | | | $ | 17.71 | | | $ | 21.34 | | | $ | 25.54 | | | $ | 27.38 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 18.14 | % | | | (5.52 | )% | | | (7.83 | )% | | | 2.67 | % | | | 8.97 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 1,085,552 | | | $ | 1,222,989 | | | $ | 942,565 | | | $ | 1,010,106 | | | $ | 1,133,945 | |
Net operating expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.54 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | | 0.53 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | | 0.53 | % |
Interest and/or dividend expenses and/or borrowing costs to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.00 | %(e) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(e) | | | 0.01 | % |
Total net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | | 0.53 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | | 0.54 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 6.96 | % | | | 6.75 | % | | | 5.62 | % | | | 6.02 | % | | | 5.23 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 20 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 41 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.00 | %(e)(g) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(e)(g) | | | 0.00 | %(e)(g) | | | 0.00 | %(e)(g) |
Purchase premiums and redemption fees consisted of the following per share amounts (Note 2):† | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.03 | |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Interest and dividend expense and/or borrowing costs incurred as a result of cash collateral on derivatives, entering into reverse repurchase agreements, securities sold short or margin on cleared swap contracts, if any, is included in the Fund’s net expenses. Income earned on investing proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements, if any, is included in interest income. |
(e) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
(f) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | | | February 28, 2021 | | | February 29, 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 20 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 33 | % | | | 55 | % | | | 40 | % |
(g) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
73 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
EMERGING COUNTRY DEBT FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class IV Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 17.67 | | | $ | 21.30 | | | $ | 25.50 | | | $ | 27.34 | | | $ | 26.77 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 1.43 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.82 | | | | (2.51 | ) | | | (3.14 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | 0.94 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.09 | | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (1.73 | ) | | | 0.73 | | | | 2.37 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.90 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) | | | (1.83 | ) | | | (1.95 | ) | | | (1.80 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.90 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) | | | (2.47 | ) | | | (2.57 | ) | | | (1.80 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 18.86 | | | $ | 17.67 | | | $ | 21.30 | | | $ | 25.50 | | | $ | 27.34 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 18.22 | % | | | (5.48 | )% | | | (7.82 | )% | | | 2.73 | % | | | 9.08 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 955,908 | | | $ | 1,170,559 | | | $ | 1,531,528 | | | $ | 3,218,116 | | | $ | 3,219,098 | |
Net operating expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.49 | % | | | 0.49 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.49 | % | | | 0.48 | % |
Interest and/or dividend expenses and/or borrowing costs to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.00 | %(e) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(e) | | | 0.01 | % |
Total net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.53 | % | | | 0.49 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.49 | % | | | 0.49 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 7.02 | % | | | 6.78 | % | | | 5.56 | % | | | 5.38 | % | | | 5.22 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 20 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 34 | % | | | 56 | % | | | 41 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.00 | %(e)(g) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(e)(g) | | | 0.00 | %(e)(g) | | | 0.00 | %(e)(g) |
Purchase premiums and redemption fees consisted of the following per share amounts (Note 2):† | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.03 | |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Interest and dividend expense and/or borrowing costs incurred as a result of cash collateral on derivatives, entering into reverse repurchase agreements, securities sold short or margin on cleared swap contracts, if any, is included in the Fund’s net expenses. Income earned on investing proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements, if any, is included in interest income. |
(e) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
(f) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | | | February 28, 2021 | | | February 29, 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 20 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 33 | % | | | 55 | % | | | 40 | % |
(g) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 74 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
EMERGING COUNTRY DEBT FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class VI Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | Period from July 29, 2021 (commencement of operations) through February 28, 2022 | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 17.66 | | | $ | 21.30 | | | $ | 25.89 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 0.77 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.82 | | | | (2.51 | ) | | | (3.60 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.10 | | | | (1.24 | ) | | | (2.83 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.91 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) | | | (1.55 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.91 | ) | | | (2.40 | ) | | | (1.76 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 18.85 | | | $ | 17.66 | | | $ | 21.30 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 18.27 | % | | | (5.49 | )% | | | (11.63 | )%** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 236,087 | | | $ | 392,813 | | | $ | 1,255,123 | |
Net operating expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.44 | % | | | 0.44 | % | | | 0.43 | %* |
Interest and/or dividend expenses and/or borrowing costs to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.00 | %(e) | | | — | |
Total net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.44 | % | | | 0.43 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 7.06 | % | | | 6.68 | % | | | 5.35 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 20 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 34 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.00 | %(e)(g) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(e)(g)* |
Purchase premiums and redemption fees consisted of the following per share amounts (Note 2):† | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.01 | |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Interest and dividend expense and/or borrowing costs incurred as a result of cash collateral on derivatives, entering into reverse repurchase agreements, securities sold short or margin on cleared swap contracts, if any, is included in the Fund’s net expenses. Income earned on investing proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements, if any, is included in interest income. |
(e) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
(f) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 20 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 33 | % |
(g) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
75 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
HIGH YIELD FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class VI Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 16.73 | | | $ | 18.61 | | | $ | 20.90 | | | $ | 19.94 | | | $ | 20.21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.48 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.20 | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.82 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.84 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 0.34 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.30 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (1.57 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (1.95 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (1.33 | ) | | | (2.63 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (1.57 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 17.79 | | | $ | 16.73 | | | $ | 18.61 | | | $ | 20.90 | | | $ | 19.94 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 11.03 | % | | | (2.90 | )% | | | 1.35 | % | | | 7.21 | % | | | 6.40 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 159,413 | | | $ | 257,215 | | | $ | 84,586 | | | $ | 94,545 | | | $ | 161,449 | |
Net operating expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.46 | % | | | 0.46 | % | | | 0.51 | % | | | 0.52 | %(d) | | | 0.52 | %(d) |
Interest and/or dividend expenses and/or borrowing costs to average daily net assets(e) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(f) | | | 0.00 | %(f) | | | 0.00 | %(f) | | | 0.03 | % |
Total net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.46 | % | | | 0.46 | % | | | 0.51 | % | | | 0.52 | %(d) | | | 0.55 | %(d) |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 3.70 | % | | | 1.86 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 3.23 | % | | | 2.34 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | | | 94 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 98 | % | | | 288 | % | | | 105 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.00 | %(f)(h) | | | 0.00 | %(f)(h) |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). (d) Includes recoupment of past reimbursed and/or waived fees (Note 5). |
(e) | Interest expense incurred as a result of entering into reverse repurchase agreements, securities sold short or margin on cleared swap contracts, if any, is included in the Fund’s net expenses. Income earned on investing proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements, if any, is included in interest income. |
(f) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
(g) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | | | February 28, 2021 | | | February 29, 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 317 | % | | | 214 | % |
(h) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 76 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout the period)
HIGH YIELD FUND (continued)
| | | | |
| | Class I Shares | |
| | Period from April 13, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 29, 2024 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 17.15 | |
| | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.54 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.86 | |
| | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.40 | |
| | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.77 | ) |
| | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.77 | ) |
| | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 17.78 | |
| | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 8.20 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 92 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.60 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 3.47 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 94 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.47 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
77 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
MULTI-SECTOR FIXED INCOME FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 16.54 | | | $ | 18.84 | | | $ | 20.13 | | | $ | 22.19 | | | $ | 20.88 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.53 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | (0.99 | ) | | | (0.24 | )(b) | | | 2.01 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.63 | | | | (1.98 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 2.54 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (1.32 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (2.25 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 17.17 | | | $ | 16.54 | | | $ | 18.84 | | | $ | 20.13 | | | $ | 22.19 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 3.81 | % | | | (10.54 | )% | | | (3.74 | )% | | | 0.59 | % | | | 12.38 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 12,166 | | | $ | 14,757 | | | $ | 8,803 | | | $ | 31,602 | | | $ | 80,639 | |
Net operating expenses to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.32 | % | | | 0.29 | % | | | 0.31 | % | | | 0.30 | % | | | 0.29 | % |
Interest and/or dividend expenses and/or borrowing costs to average daily net assets(e) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(f) | | | 0.00 | %(f) | | | 0.00 | %(f) | | | 0.00 | %(f) |
Total net expenses to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.32 | % | | | 0.29 | % | | | 0.31 | % | | | 0.30 | % | | | 0.29 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 4.12 | % | | | 2.70 | % | | | 1.33 | % | | | 1.98 | % | | | 2.43 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | | | 419 | % | | | 326 | % | | | 256 | % | | | 262 | % | | | 215 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets:(h) | | | 0.30 | % | | | 0.33 | % | | | 0.24 | % | | | 0.19 | % | | | 0.16 | % |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(e) | Interest expense incurred as a result of entering into reverse repurchase agreements, securities sold short or margin on cleared swap contracts, if any, is included in the Fund’s net expenses. Income earned on investing proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements, if any, is included in interest income. |
(f) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
(g) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | | | February 28, 2021 | | | February 29, 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | N/A | | | | 329 | % | | | 263 | % | | | 335 | % | | | 285 | % |
(h) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 78 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
MULTI-SECTOR FIXED INCOME FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class IV Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 16.61 | | | $ | 18.93 | | | $ | 20.20 | | | $ | 22.26 | | | $ | 20.94 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.54 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (2.46 | ) | | | (0.98 | ) | | | (0.16 | )(b) | | | 2.02 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.65 | | | | (1.99 | ) | | | (0.70 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 2.56 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.65 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (1.32 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (2.25 | ) | | | (1.24 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 17.26 | | | $ | 16.61 | | | $ | 18.93 | | | $ | 20.20 | | | $ | 22.26 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 3.91 | % | | | (10.56 | )% | | | (3.63 | )% | | | 0.59 | % | | | 12.44 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 63,853 | | | $ | 89,113 | | | $ | 116,178 | | | $ | 133,862 | | | $ | 449,655 | |
Net operating expenses to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.27 | % | | | 0.24 | % | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.24 | % | | | 0.24 | % |
Interest and/or dividend expenses and/or borrowing costs to average daily net assets(e) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | %(f) | | | 0.00 | %(f) | | | 0.00 | %(f) | | | 0.00 | %(f) |
Total net expenses to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.27 | % | | | 0.24 | % | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.24 | % | | | 0.24 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 4.13 | % | | | 2.70 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 2.47 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | | | 419 | % | | | 326 | % | | | 256 | % | | | 262 | % | | | 215 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets:(h) | | | 0.30 | % | | | 0.33 | % | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.19 | % | | | 0.16 | % |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(e) | Interest expense incurred as a result of entering into reverse repurchase agreements, securities sold short or margin on cleared swap contracts, if any, is included in the Fund’s net expenses. Income earned on investing proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements, if any, is included in interest income. |
(f) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
(g) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | | | February 28, 2021 | | | February 29, 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | N/A | | | | 329 | % | | | 263 | % | | | 335 | % | | | 285 | % |
(h) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
79 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
OPPORTUNISTIC INCOME FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | Period from February 1, 2022 (commencement of operations through February 28, | | | Period from July 21, 2021 (commencement of operations) through December 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.11 | | | $ | 25.56 | | | $ | 25.66 | | | $ | 25.88 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.51 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.44 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.01 | | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.52 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.11 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.63 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.42 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.63 | ) | | | (1.27 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.42 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 24.00 | | | $ | 24.11 | | | $ | 25.56 | | | $ | 25.57 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 6.44 | % | | | (0.66 | )% | | | (0.39 | )%** | | | 0.43 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 69,589 | | | $ | 48,101 | | | $ | 12,281 | | | $ | 13,847 | |
Net operating expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.70 | %* | | | 0.56 | %* |
Interest and/or dividend expenses to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.00 | %(e) | | | 0.00 | %(e) | | | 0.00 | %(e)* | | | 0.00 | %(e)* |
Total net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.70 | %* | | | 0.56 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 6.19 | % | | | 4.19 | % | | | 3.92 | %* | | | 3.84 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 160 | % | | | 73 | % | | | 95 | %** | | | 95 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.04 | %(g) | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.08 | %* | | | 0.04 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Interest and dividend expense and/or borrowing costs incurred as a result of cash collateral on derivatives, entering into reverse repurchase agreements, securities sold short or margin on cleared swap contracts, if any, is included in the Fund’s net expenses. Income earned on investing proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements, if any, is included in interest income. |
(e) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
(f) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | | | February 28, 2021 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 159 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 94 | % | | | 45 | % |
(g) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 80 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
OPPORTUNISTIC INCOME FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class VI Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.10 | | | $ | 25.56 | | | $ | 25.84 | | | $ | 26.15 | | | $ | 26.21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.46 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.03 | | | | (1.27 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.55 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 1.40 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.65 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | | | (1.46 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.65 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | | | (1.46 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 24.00 | | | $ | 24.10 | | | $ | 25.56 | | | $ | 25.84 | | | $ | 26.15 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 6.56 | % | | | (0.58 | )% | | | 1.00 | % | | | 2.95 | % | | | 5.45 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 246,187 | | | $ | 389,295 | | | $ | 375,117 | | | $ | 477,457 | | | $ | 825,876 | |
Net operating expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.47 | % |
Interest and/or dividend expenses and/or borrowing costs to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.00 | %(e) | | | 0.00 | %(e) | | | 0.00 | %(e) | | | 0.00 | %(e) | | | 0.00 | %(e) |
Total net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.47 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 6.24 | % | | | 4.52 | % | | | 3.13 | % | | | 4.12 | % | | | 5.50 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 160 | % | | | 73 | % | | | 95 | % | | | 43 | % | | | 47 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.03 | %(g) | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.05 | %(g) | | | 0.05 | %(g) | | | 0.04 | %(g) |
Purchase premiums and redemption fees consisted of the following per share amounts (Note 2):† | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0.01 | |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Interest and dividend expense and/or borrowing costs incurred as a result of cash collateral on derivatives, entering into reverse repurchase agreements, securities sold short or margin on cleared swap contracts, if any, is included in the Fund’s net expenses. Income earned on investing proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements, if any, is included in interest income. |
(e) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
(f) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | | | February 28, 2021 | | | February 29, 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 159 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 94 | % | | | 45 | % | | | 48 | % |
(g) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
81 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
OPPORTUNISTIC INCOME FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class R6 Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | Period from May 19, 2021 (commencement of operations) through February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.02 | | | $ | 25.48 | | | $ | 25.86 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 0.67 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.01 | | | | (1.27 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.51 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 0.16 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.62 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.62 | ) | | | (1.27 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 23.91 | | | $ | 24.02 | | | $ | 25.48 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 6.43 | % | | | (0.68 | )% | | | 0.62 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 178,391 | | | $ | 186,230 | | | $ | 152,877 | |
Net operating expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.58 | %* |
Interest and/or dividend expenses and/or borrowing costs to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.00 | %(e) | | | 0.00 | %(e) | | | 0.00 | %(e)* |
Total net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.58 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 6.16 | % | | | 4.42 | % | | | 3.29 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 160 | % | | | 73 | % | | | 95 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.04 | %(g) | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.05 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Interest and dividend expense and/or borrowing costs incurred as a result of cash collateral on derivatives, entering into reverse repurchase agreements, securities sold short or margin on cleared swap contracts, if any, is included in the Fund’s net expenses. Income earned on investing proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements, if any, is included in interest income. |
(e) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
(f) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 159 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 94 | % |
(g) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 82 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
OPPORTUNISTIC INCOME FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class I Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | Period from November 5, 2019 (commencement of operations) through February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.06 | | | $ | 25.51 | | | $ | 25.80 | | | $ | 26.12 | | | $ | 26.85 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.54 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.01 | | | | (1.26 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.49 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.46 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.60 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (1.19 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.60 | ) | | | (1.25 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (1.19 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 23.95 | | | $ | 24.06 | | | $ | 25.51 | | | $ | 25.80 | | | $ | 26.12 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 6.33 | % | | | (0.73 | )% | | | 0.77 | % | | | 2.79 | % | | | 1.80 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 936,022 | | | $ | 503,531 | | | $ | 443,602 | | | $ | 417,150 | | | $ | 22,684 | |
Net operating expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.66 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.68 | % | | | 0.66 | %* |
Interest and/or dividend expenses and/or borrowing costs to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.00 | %(e) | | | 0.00 | %(e) | | | 0.00 | %(e) | | | 0.00 | %(e) | | | 0.00 | %(e)* |
Total net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.66 | % | | | 0.67 | % | | | 0.68 | % | | | 0.66 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 6.09 | % | | | 4.33 | % | | | 2.97 | % | | | 3.47 | % | | | 6.55 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 160 | % | | | 73 | % | | | 95 | % | | | 43 | % | | | 47 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.04 | %(g) | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.05 | %(g) | | | 0.07 | %(g) | | | 0.07 | %(g)* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Interest and dividend expense and/or borrowing costs incurred as a result of cash collateral on derivatives, entering into reverse repurchase agreements, securities sold short or margin on cleared swap contracts, if any, is included in the Fund’s net expenses. Income earned on investing proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements, if any, is included in interest income. |
(e) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
(f) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | | | February 28, 2022 | | | February 28, 2021 | | | February 29, 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 159 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 94 | % | | | 45 | % | | | 48 | % |
(g) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
83 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
U.S. TREASURY FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Core Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 4.99 | | | $ | 5.01 | | | $ | 5.04 | | | $ | 5.02 | | | $ | 5.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)† | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.10 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.02 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.12 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(a) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.00 | )(a) | | | (0.00 | )(a) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.00 | )(a) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 5.00 | | | $ | 4.99 | | | $ | 5.01 | | | $ | 5.04 | | | $ | 5.02 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 5.54 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | (0.37 | )% | | | 0.63 | % | | | 2.47 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 549,449 | | | $ | 408,457 | | | $ | 257,766 | | | $ | 382,455 | | | $ | 222,762 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.06 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets | | | 5.22 | % | | | 2.60 | % | | | 0.13 | % | | | 0.20 | % | | | 2.03 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(c) | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.12 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.05 | % |
(a) | Rounds to less than $0.01. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Portfolio turnover rate calculation excludes short-term investments. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 84 |
GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements
February 29, 2024
Each of Asset Allocation Bond Fund, Emerging Country Debt Fund, High Yield Fund, Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund, Opportunistic Income Fund and U.S. Treasury Fund (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) is a series of GMO Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust was established as a Massachusetts business trust under the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts on June 24, 1985. The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees of the Trust (“Trustees”) to create an unlimited number of series of shares (Funds) and to subdivide Funds into classes. The Funds are advised and managed by Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (“GMO”).
The Funds may invest in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund and in money market funds unaffiliated with GMO.
Many of the Funds may invest without limitation in other GMO Funds (“underlying funds”). In particular, pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), some of the Funds may invest in Emerging Country Debt Fund, Opportunistic Income Fund and U.S. Treasury Fund. The financial statements of the underlying funds should be read in conjunction with the Funds’ financial statements. The financial statements are available without charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or on GMO’s website at www.gmo.com.
The following table provides information about the Funds’ principal investment objectives and benchmarks (if any):
| | | | |
Fund Name | | Benchmark | | Investment Objective |
| | |
Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index | | Total return in excess of its benchmark |
| | |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Diversified | | Total return in excess of its benchmark |
| | |
High Yield Fund | | Markit iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index | | Total return in excess of its benchmark |
| | |
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index | | Total return in excess of its benchmark |
| | |
Opportunistic Income Fund | | Not Applicable | | Capital appreciation and current income |
| | |
U.S. Treasury Fund | | Not Applicable | | Liquidity and safety of principal with current income as a secondary objective |
Asset Allocation Bond Fund currently limits subscriptions.
2. | Significant accounting policies |
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and have been consistently followed by the Funds in preparing these financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The accounting records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars.
Portfolio valuation
Typically, the Funds and the underlying funds value fixed income securities at the most recent price supplied by a pricing source determined by GMO. GMO evaluates pricing sources on an ongoing basis and may change a pricing source at any time. GMO monitors erratic or unusual movements (including unusual inactivity) in the prices supplied for a security and has discretion to override a price supplied by a source (e.g., by taking a price supplied by another source) when it believes that the price supplied is not reliable. Alternative pricing sources are often but not always available for securities held by the Funds and the underlying funds.
Exchange-traded securities (other than exchange-traded options) for which market quotations are readily available are valued at (i) the last sale price or (ii) official closing price or (iii) most recent quoted price published by the exchange (if no reported last sale or official closing price) or (iv) the quoted price provided by a pricing source (in the event GMO deems the private market to be a more reliable indicator of market value than the exchange). Exchange-traded options are valued at the last sale price, provided that price is between the closing bid and ask prices. If the last sale price is not within that range, then they will be valued at the closing bid price for long positions and the closing ask price for short positions. Cleared derivatives are valued using the closing price quoted (which may be based on a model) by the relevant clearing house. If an updated quote for a cleared derivative is not available when a Fund calculates
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its net asset value, the derivative will generally be valued using an industry standard model, which may differ from the model used by the relevant clearing house. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives are generally valued at the price determined by an industry standard model. Unlisted non-fixed income securities for which market quotations are readily available are generally valued at the most recent quoted price. Shares of the underlying funds and other open-end registered investment companies are valued at their most recent net asset value.
The foregoing valuation methodologies are modified for equities that trade in non-U.S. securities markets that close before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) due to time zone differences, including the value of equities that underlie futures, options and other derivatives (to the extent the market for those derivatives closes prior to the close of the NYSE). In those cases, the price will generally be adjusted, to the extent practicable and available, based on inputs from an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees that are intended to reflect valuation changes through the NYSE close. These securities listed on foreign exchanges (including the value of equity securities that underlie futures, options and other derivatives (to the extent the market for such instruments closes prior to the close of the NYSE)) are classified as Level 2 (levels defined below).
“Quoted price” typically means the bid price for securities held long and the ask price for securities sold short. If a market quotation for a security does not involve a bid or an ask, the “quoted price” may be the price provided by a market participant or other third-party pricing source in accordance with the market practice for that security. If an updated quoted price for a security is not available when a Fund calculates its net asset value, the Fund will generally use the last quoted price so long as GMO believes that the last quoted price continues to represent that security’s fair value.
In the case of derivatives, prices determined by a model may reflect an estimate of the average of bid and ask prices, regardless of whether a Fund has a long position or a short position.
If quotations are not readily available or circumstances make an existing valuation methodology or procedure unreliable, derivatives and other securities are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Trustees or persons acting at their direction pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees. Because of the uncertainty inherent in fair value pricing, the price determined for a particular security may be materially different from the value realized upon its sale. The Funds and/or the underlying funds classify such securities as Level 3 (levels defined below). For the year ended February 29, 2024, the Funds did not reduce the value of any of their OTC derivatives contracts, if any, based on the creditworthiness of their counterparties. See Note 4 “Derivative financial instruments” for a further discussion on valuation of derivatives.
U.S. GAAP requires the Funds to disclose the fair value of their investments in a three-level hierarchy (Levels 1, 2 and 3). The valuation hierarchy is based upon the relative observability of inputs to the valuation of the Funds’ investments. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an investment’s assigned level within the fair value hierarchy. In addition, in periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many instruments. This condition, as well as changes related to the liquidity of investments, could cause a security to be reclassified between levels.
The three levels are defined as follows:
Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices for identical securities in active markets.
The types of assets and liabilities categorized in Level 1 generally include actively traded domestic and certain foreign equity securities; certain U.S. government obligations; derivatives actively traded on a national securities exchange (such as some futures and options); and shares of open-end mutual funds (even if their investments are valued using Level 2 or Level 3 inputs).
Level 2 – Valuations determined using other significant direct or indirect observable inputs.
The types of assets and liabilities categorized in Level 2 generally include certain U.S. government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, certain sovereign debt obligations, and corporate bonds valued using vendor prices or broker quotes; cleared derivatives and certain OTC derivatives such as swaps, options, swaptions, and forward currency contracts valued using industry standard models; certain restricted securities valued at the most recent available market or quoted price; certain debt obligations, such as collateralized loan obligations, that have yet to begin trading that are valued at cost; and certain foreign equity
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securities that are adjusted based on inputs from an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees, including the value of equity securities that underlie futures, options and other derivatives (to the extent the market for such instruments closes prior to the close of the NYSE) to reflect estimated valuation changes through the NYSE close.
Level 3 – Valuations based primarily on inputs that are unobservable and significant.
The types of assets and liabilities categorized in Level 3 generally include, but are not limited to, certain debt securities (such as asset-backed, mortgage-backed, loans and sovereign debt) and derivatives even though they may be valued using broker quotes; certain debt securities and derivatives adjusted by a specified discount for liquidity or other considerations; certain sovereign debt securities valued using comparable securities issued by the sovereign adjusted by a specified spread; securities whose trading has been suspended or that have been de-listed from their current primary trading exchange valued at the most recent available market or quoted price; certain loan assignments valued using a vendor price of a comparable loan; certain investment funds whose valuations are based on monthly net asset value statements; securities in default or bankruptcy proceedings for which there is no current market quotation valued at the most recent available market or quoted price and potential litigation recoveries and interests related to bankruptcy proceedings.
The following is a summary of the respective levels assigned to the Funds’ direct securities and derivatives, if any, as of February 29, 2024:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt Obligations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Government | | $ | 5,005,786 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,005,786 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS | | | 5,005,786 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,005,786 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 212,181 | | | | 34,800,672 | | | | — | | | | 35,012,853 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 5,217,967 | | | | 34,800,672 | | | | — | | | | 40,018,639 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign Currency Risk | | | — | | | | 48,543 | | | | — | | | | 48,543 | |
Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Risk | | | 295,915 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 295,915 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 5,513,882 | | | $ | 34,849,215 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 40,363,097 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt Obligations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset-Backed Securities | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,163,470 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,163,470 | |
Corporate Debt | | | — | | | | 81,629,934 | | | | 15,769,296 | | | | 97,399,230 | |
Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers | | | — | | | | 1,853,854,082 | | | | 160,306,605 | | | | 2,014,160,687 | |
U.S. Government | | | 8,162,207 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,162,207 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS | | | 8,162,207 | | | | 1,941,647,486 | | | | 176,075,901 | | | | 2,125,885,594 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loan Assignments | | | — | | | | — | | | | 22,151,861 | | | | 22,151,861 | |
Loan Participations | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,710,556 | | | | 8,710,556 | |
Investment Funds | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,370,532 | | | | 13,370,532 | |
Rights/Warrants | | | — | | | | 15,005,052 | | | | 5,204,280 | | | | 20,209,332 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 5,449,509 | | | | 21,999,134 | | | | — | | | | 27,448,643 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 13,611,716 | | | | 1,978,651,672 | | | | 225,513,130 | | | | 2,217,776,518 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Emerging Country Debt Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign Currency Risk | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,811,111 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,811,111 | |
Options | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit Risk | | | — | | | | — | | | | 117,019 | | | | 117,019 | |
Swap Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit Risk | | | — | | | | 6,333,509 | | | | — | | | | 6,333,509 | |
Interest Rate Risk | | | — | | | | 1,512,366 | | | | — | | | | 1,512,366 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 13,611,716 | | | $ | 1,988,308,658 | | | $ | 225,630,149 | | | $ | 2,227,550,523 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign Currency Risk | | $ | — | | | $ | (449,559 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (449,559 | ) |
Swap Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit Risk | | | — | | | | (1,468,353 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,468,353 | ) |
Interest Rate Risk | | | — | | | | (8,672,941 | ) | | | — | | | | (8,672,941 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | (10,590,853 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (10,590,853 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
High Yield Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt Obligations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Debt | | $ | — | | | $ | 24,439,638 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 24,439,638 | |
U.S. Government | | | 37,474,196 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 37,474,196 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS | | | 37,474,196 | | | | 24,439,638 | | | | — | | | | 61,913,834 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1,835,572 | | | | 91,543,131 | | | | — | | | | 93,378,703 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 39,309,768 | | | | 115,982,769 | | | | — | | | | 155,292,537 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign Currency Risk | | | — | | | | 1,669,916 | | | | — | | | | 1,669,916 | |
Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Risk | | | 13,780 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,780 | |
Swap Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit Risk | | | — | | | | 672,901 | | | | — | | | | 672,901 | |
Interest Rate Risk | | | — | | | | 3,437,893 | | | | — | | | | 3,437,893 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 39,323,548 | | | $ | 121,763,479 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 161,087,027 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Written Options | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit Risk | | $ | — | | | $ | (85,076 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (85,076 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | (85,076 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (85,076 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt Obligations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Debt | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,867,258 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,867,258 | |
U.S. Government | | | 4,329,203 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,329,203 | |
U.S. Government Agency | | | — | | | | 15,225,908 | | | | — | | | | 15,225,908 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS | | | 4,329,203 | | | | 32,093,166 | | | | — | | | | 36,422,369 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | 11,489,400 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,489,400 | |
Mutual Funds | | | 18,157,656 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18,157,656 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 496,067 | | | | 23,705,935 | | | | — | | | | 24,202,002 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 34,472,326 | | | | 55,799,101 | | | | — | | | | 90,271,427 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign Currency Risk | | | — | | | | 1,014,818 | | | | — | | | | 1,014,818 | |
Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Risk | | | 90,438 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 90,438 | |
Swap Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Risk | | | — | | | | 772,606 | | | | — | | | | 772,606 | |
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Total | | $ | 34,562,764 | | | $ | 57,586,525 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 92,149,289 | |
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Liability Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign Currency Risk | | $ | — | | | $ | (222,298 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (222,298 | ) |
Swap Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Risk | | | — | | | | (1,238,166 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,238,166 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,460,464 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,460,464 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Opportunistic Income Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt Obligations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset-Backed Securities | | $ | — | | | $ | 974,349,075 | | | $ | 9,033,905 | | | $ | 983,382,980 | |
U.S. Government | | | 62,300,842 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 62,300,842 | |
U.S. Government Agency | | | 7,502,898 | | | | 75,309,097 | | | | 3,200,030 | | | | 86,012,025 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS | | | 69,803,740 | | | | 1,049,658,172 | | | | 12,233,935 | | | | 1,131,695,847 | |
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Mutual Funds | | | 11,616,211 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,616,211 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 42,562,345 | | | | 309,951,950 | | | | — | | | | 352,514,295 | |
Purchased Options | | | — | | | | 219,008 | | | | — | | | | 219,008 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 123,982,296 | | | | 1,359,829,130 | | | | 12,233,935 | | | | 1,496,045,361 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Risk | | | 520,480 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 520,480 | |
Swap Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit Risk | | | — | | | | 11,397,150 | | | | — | | | | 11,397,150 | |
Interest Rate Risk | | | — | | | | 264,952 | | | | — | | | | 264,952 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 124,502,776 | | | $ | 1,371,491,232 | | | $ | 12,233,935 | | | $ | 1,508,227,943 | |
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Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Opportunistic Income Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt Obligations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Government Agency | | $ | — | | | $ | (56,115,910 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (56,115,910 | ) |
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TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS | | | — | | | | (56,115,910 | ) | | | — | | | | (56,115,910 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Written Options | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit Risk | | | — | | | | (34,461 | ) | | | — | | | | (34,461 | ) |
Swap Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit Risk | | | — | | | | (4,643,766 | ) | | | — | | | | (4,643,766 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | (60,794,137 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (60,794,137 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments | | $ | 436,941,632 | | | $ | 108,069,079 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 545,010,711 | |
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Total Investments | | | 436,941,632 | | | | 108,069,079 | | | | — | | | | 545,010,711 | |
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Total | | $ | 436,941,632 | | | $ | 108,069,079 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 545,010,711 | |
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The risks referenced in the tables above are not intended to be inclusive of all risks. Please see the “Investment and other risks” and “Derivative financial instruments” sections below for a further discussion of risks.
| ^ | In the tables above derivatives are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for bond forward contracts and forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). Excludes purchased options, if any, which are included in investments. |
The underlying funds held at year end are classified above as Level 1. Certain underlying funds invest in securities and/or derivatives which may have been fair valued using methods determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Trustees or which may have been valued using significant unobservable inputs. For a summary of the levels assigned to the underlying funds’ direct securities and derivatives, if any, please refer to the underlying funds’ Notes to Financial Statements which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or on GMO’s website at www.gmo.com.
As of February 29, 2024, under U.S. GAAP the following Funds require additional disclosures about fair value measurements for Level 3 securities and derivatives, if any (determined by each category of asset or liability as compared to a Fund’s total net assets). Level 3 holdings include investments valued using unadjusted prices supplied by a third-party pricing source (e.g., broker quotes, vendor). Emerging Country Debt Fund’s Level 3 holdings also include the Republic of Albania Par Bond, due 8/31/25, which is valued by applying a 140 basis point spread to the yield of the U.S. Treasury Strip Principal, due 8/15/25, Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA, due 2/01/97 which is valued based on the average of a selection of comparable bonds and applying a 270 basis point discount for liquidity considerations and Meridiam Eastern Europe Investment S.à.r.l. Loan Agreement, due 6/23/28, which is valued based on a more liquid loan participation’s price.
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The following is a reconciliation of securities and derivatives, if any, for Funds in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:
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| | Balances as of February 28, 2023 | | | Purchases | | | Sales | | | Accrued Discounts/ Premiums | | | Total Realized Gain/ (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Transfer into Level 3 | | | Transfer out of Level 3 | | | Balances as of February 29, 2024 | | | Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) from Investments Still Held as of February 29, 2024 | |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt Obligations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Debt | | $ | 15,471,486 | | | $ | 2,435,747 | | | $ | (1,408,200 | ) | | $ | 2,146 | | | $ | (316,063 | ) | | $ | (415,820 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 15,769,296 | | | $ | (415,820 | ) |
Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers | | | 197,198,523 | | | | 844,728 | | | | (39,243,562 | ) | | | 35,242,225 | | | | (71,344,872 | ) | | | 107,764,060 | | | | — | | | | (70,154,497 | )‡ | | | 160,306,605 | | | | 62,849,217 | |
Investment Funds | | | 7,035,403 | | | | 9,300,000 | | | | (7,020,607 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,338,837 | | | | 2,716,899 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,370,532 | | | | 2,716,899 | |
Loan Assignments | | | 32,811,159 | | | | — | | | | (13,649,476 | ) | | | 772,191 | | | | 275,327 | | | | 1,942,660 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 22,151,861 | | | | 1,942,660 | |
Loan Participations | | | 21,513,110 | | | | 3,374,918 | | | | (12,333,574 | ) | | | (3,138,488 | ) | | | (1,444,077 | ) | | | 738,667 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,710,556 | | | | (1,073,408 | ) |
Rights/Warrants | | | 3,216,316 | | | | 50,928 | | | | (525,608 | ) | | | 2,378 | | | | (28,124 | ) | | | 2,488,390 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,204,280 | | | | 2,488,390 | |
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Total Investments | | | 277,245,997 | | | | 16,006,321 | | | | (74,181,027 | ) | | | 32,880,452 | | | | (71,518,972 | ) | | | 115,234,856 | | | | — | | | | (70,154,497 | ) | | | 225,513,130 | | | | 68,507,938 | |
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Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Options | | | 301,675 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (328,738 | ) | | | 144,082 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 117,019 | | | | 144,082 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 277,547,672 | | | $ | 16,006,321 | | | $ | (74,181,027 | )# | | $ | 32,880,452 | | | $ | (71,847,710 | ) | | $ | 115,378,938 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (70,154,497 | ) | | $ | 225,630,149 | | | $ | 68,652,020 | |
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‡ | Financial assets transferred between levels were due to a change in observable and/or unobservable inputs. |
# | Includes $29,691,674 of proceeds received from partial calls and/or principal paydowns as applicable. |
The following table summarizes the quantitative inputs used in the valuation of investments classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy for the year ended February 29, 2024.
Quantitative information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements*
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Investment Type | | Total Fair Value ($) | | | Valuation Methodology | | | Unobservable Inputs | | Range (Weighted Average) |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers | | | 37,794,649 | | | | Fair Value | | | Discount for lack of liquidity/marketability | | 1.40% - 1.60% (1.42%) |
Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers | | | 9,435 | | | | Fair Value | | | Discount for lack of liquidity/marketability | | 99% (N/A) |
Corporate Debt | | | 13,875,775 | | | | Fair Value | | | Discount for lack of liquidity/marketability | | 2.70% (N/A) |
Loan Assignments | | | 1,441,913 | | | | Fair Value | | | Discount for lack of liquidity/marketability | | 5.00% (N/A) |
Loan Participations | | | 14,094,706 | | | | Fair Value | | | Vendor price of comparable loan | | N/A |
Warrants | | | 323,089 | | | | Fair Value | | | Discount for lack of liquidity/marketability | | 50% (N/A) |
Options | | | 117,019 | | | | Fair Value | | | Probability of CDS threshold event | | <5% (N/A) |
Investment Funds | | | 13,370,532 | | | | Fair Value | | | Net asset value statement | | N/A |
* | The table does not include Level 3 securities or derivatives that are valued by pricing vendors or brokers. As of February 29, 2024, the value of these securities and/or derivatives for Emerging Country Debt Fund was $144,603,031. The inputs for these investments are not readily available or cannot be reasonably estimated. |
Cash
Cash and foreign currency, if any, in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities consist of cash balances held with the custodian.
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Due to/from broker
Due to/from broker in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities includes collateral on swap contracts, futures contracts, option contracts and forward currency contracts, if any, and may include marked-to-market amounts related to foreign currency or cash owed.
Foreign currency translation
The market values of foreign securities, currency holdings and related assets and liabilities are typically translated into U.S. dollars at the close of regular trading on the NYSE, generally at 4:00 pm Eastern time. Income and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are typically translated into U.S. dollars at the close of regular trading on the NYSE. Fluctuations in the value of currency holdings and other assets and liabilities resulting from changes in exchange rates are recorded as unrealized foreign currency gains or losses. Realized gains or losses and unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are not separated in the Statements of Operations from the effects of changes in market prices of those securities, but are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investment securities.
Indexed investments
Each Fund may invest in various transactions and instruments that are designed to track the performance of an index (including, but not limited to, securities indices and credit default indices). Indexed securities are securities the redemption values and/or coupons of which are indexed to a specific instrument, group of instruments, index, or other statistic. Indexed securities typically, but not always, are debt securities or deposits whose value at maturity or coupon rate is determined by reference to other securities, securities or inflation indices, currencies, precious metals or other commodities, or other financial indicators. For example, the maturity value of gold-indexed securities depends on the price of gold and, therefore, their price tends to rise and fall with gold prices.
Loan assignments and participations
The Funds (except U.S. Treasury Fund) may invest in direct debt instruments, which are interests in amounts owed to lenders or lending syndicates, to suppliers of goods or services, or to other parties by corporate, governmental or other borrower. Such “loans” may include bank loans, promissory notes, and loan participations, or in the case of suppliers of goods or services, trade claims or other receivables. A loan is often administered by a bank or other financial institution that acts as agent for all holders. The agent administers the terms of the loan, as specified in the loan agreement. Unless, under the terms of the loan or other indebtedness a Fund has direct recourse against the borrower, it may have to rely on the agent to enforce its rights against the borrower. When investing in a loan participation, (i) a Fund has the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only from the party from whom the Fund has purchased the participation and only upon receipt by that party of payments from the borrower and (ii) a Fund generally has no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement or to vote on matters arising under the loan agreement. Thus, a Fund may be subject to credit risk both of the party from whom it purchased the loan participation and the borrower and that Fund may have minimal control over the terms of any loan modification. Loan assignments and participations outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
Rights and warrants
The Funds may purchase or otherwise receive warrants or rights. Warrants and rights generally give the holder the right to receive, upon exercise, a security of the issuer at a set price. Funds typically use warrants and rights in a manner similar to their use of purchased options on securities. Risks associated with the use of warrants and rights are generally similar to risks associated with the use of purchased options. However, warrants and rights often do not have standardized terms, and may have longer maturities and may be less liquid than exchange-traded options. In addition, the terms of warrants or rights may limit a Fund’s ability to exercise the warrants or rights at such times and in such quantities as the Fund would otherwise wish. Rights and/or warrants outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
Repurchase agreements
The Funds may enter into repurchase agreements with banks and brokers. Under a repurchase agreement a Fund acquires a security for a relatively short period for cash and obtains a simultaneous commitment from the seller to repurchase the security at an agreed upon price and date. The Fund, through its custodian, takes possession of securities it acquired under the repurchase agreement. The value of the securities acquired may be less than the amount owed to the Fund by the seller. If the seller in a repurchase agreement transaction defaults or enters into insolvency proceedings and the value of the securities subject to the repurchase agreement is insufficient, the Fund’s recovery of cash from the seller may be delayed and, even if the Fund is able to dispose of the securities, the Fund may incur a loss equal to the difference between the cash it paid and the value of the securities.
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As of February 29, 2024, the Funds listed below had entered into repurchase agreements. The value of related collateral for each broker listed below exceeds the value of the repurchase agreements at year end. Repurchase agreements outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
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Fund Name | | Counterparty | | Value ($) | | | Value (with associated collateral) ($) | | | Weighted Average Maturity (days) |
Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | Nomura Securities International, Inc. | | | 32,999,662 | | | | 33,578,847 | | | 1.0 |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | Nomura Securities International, Inc. | | | 21,999,134 | | | | 22,385,246 | | | 1.0 |
High Yield Fund | | Nomura Securities International, Inc. | | | 55,999,543 | | | | 56,982,404 | | | 1.0 |
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | Nomura Securities International, Inc. | | | 13,999,885 | | | | 14,245,601 | | | 1.0 |
Opportunistic Income Fund | | Daiwa Capital Markets America, Inc. | | | 309,951,950 | | | | 316,810,313 | | | 1.0 |
U.S. Treasury Fund | | Daiwa Capital Markets America, Inc. | | | 49,546,703 | | | | 50,247,595 | | | 1.0 |
Reverse repurchase agreements
The Funds may enter into reverse repurchase agreements with banks and brokers to enhance return. Under a reverse repurchase agreement a Fund sells portfolio assets subject to an agreement by that Fund to repurchase the same assets at an agreed upon price and date. A Fund can use the proceeds received from entering into a reverse repurchase agreement to make additional investments, which generally causes the Fund’s portfolio to behave as if it were leveraged. If the buyer in a reverse repurchase agreement files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, the Fund may be unable to recover the securities it sold and as a result may realize a loss on the transaction if the securities it sold are worth more than the purchase price it originally received from the buyer. As of February 29, 2024, the Funds listed below had entered into reverse repurchase agreements.
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Fund Name | | Received from reverse repurchase agreements ($) | | | Market value of securities plus accrued interest ($) | |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | 15,156,793 | | | | 14,940,307 | |
As of February 29, 2024, Emerging Country Debt Fund had investments in reverse repurchase agreements with Barclays Bank PLC, J.P. Morgan Securities PLC and Nomura International PLC with a gross value of $15,156,793. The value of related collateral on reverse repurchase agreements exceeded the value at year end. As of February 29, 2024, the reverse repurchase agreements held by Emerging Country Debt Fund had open maturity dates.
Reverse repurchase agreements outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
The following is a summary of the gross value of reverse repurchase agreements categorized by class of collateral pledged and maturity date:
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| | February 29, 2024 | |
| | Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements | |
| | Overnight and Continuous | | | Up to 30 days | | | Between 30-90 days | | | Greater Than 90 days | | | On Demand | | | Total | |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reverse Repurchase Agreements | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 15,156,793 | | | $ | 15,156,793 | |
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Total borrowings | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 15,156,793 | | | $ | 15,156,793 | |
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Inflation-indexed bonds
The Funds may invest in inflation-indexed bonds. Inflation-indexed bonds are fixed income securities whose principal value is adjusted periodically according to the rate of inflation/deflation. Two structures are common. The U.S. Treasury and some other issuers use a structure that accrues inflation/deflation into the principal value of the bond. Many other issuers adjust the coupon accruals for inflation related changes.
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The market price of inflation-indexed bonds normally changes when real interest rates change. Real interest rates, in turn, are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates (i.e. stated interest rates) and the rate of inflation. Therefore, if the rate of inflation rises at a faster rate than nominal interest rates, real interest rates (i.e. nominal interest rate minus inflation) might decline, leading to an increase in value of inflation-indexed bonds. In contrast, if nominal interest rates increase at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates might rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-indexed bonds. Coupon payments received by a Fund from inflation-indexed bonds are generally included in the Fund’s gross income for the period in which they accrue. In addition, any increase/decrease in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond is generally included in the Fund’s gross income even though principal is not paid until maturity. Inflation-indexed bonds outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
Delayed delivery commitments and when-issued securities
The Funds (except U.S. Treasury Fund) may purchase or sell securities on a when-issued or forward commitment basis. Payment and delivery may take place a month or more after the date of the transaction. The price of the underlying securities and the date when the securities will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. The purchase of when-issued or delayed delivery securities can cause a Fund’s portfolio to be leveraged. Investments in when-issued securities also present the risk that the security will not be issued or delivered. Delayed delivery commitments outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
Short sales
Certain Funds may enter into short sales transactions. A short sale is a transaction in which a Fund sells securities it may not own in anticipation of a decline in the fair market value of the securities. Securities sold in short sale transactions and the dividend and/or interest payable on such securities, if any, are reflected as a liability in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. A Fund is obligated to deliver securities at the trade price at the time the short position is closed. Possible losses from short sales may be unlimited, whereas losses from purchases cannot exceed the total amount invested. Short sales outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
Taxes and distributions
Each Fund has elected to be treated or intends to elect to be treated and intends to qualify each tax year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Each Fund intends to distribute its net investment income, if any, and its net realized short-term and long-term capital gains, if any, after giving effect to any available capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Therefore, each Fund makes no provision for U.S. federal income or excise taxes.
With the exception of U.S. Treasury Fund, the policy of each Fund is to declare and pay dividends of its net investment income, if any, at least annually, although the Funds are permitted to, and will from time to time, declare and pay dividends of net investment income, if any, more frequently. The policy of U.S. Treasury Fund is to declare dividends daily, to the extent net investment income is available. U.S. Treasury Fund will generally pay dividends on the first business day following the end of each month in which dividends were declared. Accrued dividends in respect of a shareholder’s partial redemption of U.S. Treasury Fund shares redeemed between monthly payment dates will be paid on the first business day following the end of the month in which redemptions are made. Accrued dividends in respect of a shareholder’s complete redemption of U.S. Treasury Fund shares between monthly payment dates will be paid with the redemption proceeds. Each Fund also intends to distribute net realized short-term and long-term capital gains, if any, at least annually. In addition, each Fund may, from time to time at its discretion, make unscheduled distributions in advance of large redemptions by shareholders or as otherwise deemed appropriate by a Fund. Typically, all distributions are reinvested in additional shares of each Fund, at net asset value, unless GMO or its agents receive and process a shareholder election to receive cash distributions. Distributions to shareholders are recorded by each Fund on the ex-dividend date.
Taxes on foreign interest and dividend income are generally withheld in accordance with the applicable country’s tax treaty with the United States. The foreign withholding rates applicable to a Fund’s investments in certain jurisdictions may be higher if a significant portion of the Fund is held by non-U.S. shareholders. Each Fund may be subject to taxation on realized capital gains, repatriation proceeds and other transaction-based charges imposed by certain countries in which it invests. Transaction-based charges are generally calculated as a percentage of the transaction amount. Taxes related to capital gains realized during the year ended February 29, 2024, if any, are reflected as part of Net realized gain (loss) in the Statements of Operations. Changes in tax liabilities related to capital gain taxes on unrealized investment gains, if any, are reflected as part of Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statements of Operations.
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Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share. Temporary differences that arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense, gain or loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes will likely reverse at some time in the future.
Differences in distributable earnings on a U.S. GAAP and tax accounting basis primarily relate to the following:
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Differences related to: | | Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | Emerging Country Debt Fund | | High Yield Fund | | Multi- Sector Fixed Income Fund | | Opportunistic Income Fund | | U.S. Treasury Fund |
Capital loss carryforwards | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Constructive sale gains | | | | | | | | | | X | | |
Defaulted bonds | | | | X | | | | | | | | |
Derivative contract transactions | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | X | | X | | X | | X | | | | |
Interest, accretion, and amortization | | | | X | | X | | X | | X | | |
Losses on wash sale transactions | | X | | X | | X | | X | | | | |
Losses related to debt obligations | | | | | | | | | | X | | |
Paydown gain/losses | | | | | | | | | | X | | |
Redemption in-kind transactions | | | | X | | | | | | | | |
Straddle loss deferrals | | | | | | | | X | | | | |
The tax character of distributions declared by each Fund to shareholders is as follows:
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| | Tax year ended February 29, 2024 | | | Tax year ended February 28, 2023 | |
Fund Name | | Ordinary Income (including any net short-term capital gain) ($) | | | Total Distributions ($) | | | Ordinary Income (including any net short-term capital gain) ($) | | | Net Long-Term Capital Gain ($) | | | Total Distributions ($) | |
Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | | 1,688,227 | | | | 1,688,227 | | | | 157,978 | | | | — | | | | 157,978 | |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | 253,099,243 | | | | 253,099,243 | | | | 362,299,968 | | | | — | | | | 362,299,968 | |
High Yield Fund | | | 7,200,170 | | | | 7,200,170 | | | | 18,803,003 | | | | 168,310 | | | | 18,971,313 | |
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,000,578 | | | | — | | | | 2,000,578 | |
Opportunistic Income Fund | | | 85,643,725 | | | | 85,643,725 | | | | 40,558,234 | | | | 9,982,443 | | | | 50,540,677 | |
U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 24,040,453 | | | | 24,040,453 | | | | 8,732,859 | | | | — | | | | 8,732,859 | |
Distributions in excess of a Fund’s tax basis earnings and profits, if significant, are reported in the Funds’ financial statements as a return of capital.
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As of February 29, 2024, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis and certain tax attributes for the Funds consisted of the following:
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Fund Name | | Undistributed Ordinary Income (including any net short- term capital gain) ($) | | | Capital Loss Carryforwards ($) | | | Post-October Capital Losses Deferral ($) | |
Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | | 352,815 | | | | (50,569,124 | ) | | | — | |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | 8,216,426 | | | | (285,717,489 | ) | | | — | |
High Yield Fund | | | 8,696,175 | | | | (9,786,827 | ) | | | — | |
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | | 215,354 | | | | (42,471,233 | ) | | | (29,228 | ) |
Opportunistic Income Fund | | | 372,072 | | | | (49,019,086 | ) | | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Fund | | | — | | | | (2,075,998 | ) | | | — | |
As of February 29, 2024, certain Funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized gains, if any, to the extent permitted by the Code. Net capital losses are carried forward without expiration and generally retain their short-term and/or long-term tax character, as applicable. Utilization of the capital loss carryforwards, post-October capital losses, late-year ordinary losses, and losses realized subsequent to February 29, 2024, if any, could be subject to further limitations imposed by the Code related to share ownership activity. The Funds’ capital loss carryforwards are as follows:
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Fund Name | | Short-Term ($) | | | Long-Term ($) | |
Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | | (27,698,734 | ) | | | (22,870,390 | ) |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | (16,085,310 | ) | | | (269,632,179 | ) |
High Yield Fund | | | (5,912,087 | ) | | | (3,874,740 | ) |
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | | (8,432,648 | ) | | | (34,038,585 | ) |
Opportunistic Income Fund | | | — | | | | (49,019,086 | ) |
U.S. Treasury Fund | | | (2,075,998 | ) | | | — | |
As of February 29, 2024, the approximate total cost, aggregate investment-level gross/net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of total investments (including total securities sold short, if any), and the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of outstanding financial instruments, for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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| | Total Investments | | | Outstanding Financial Instruments | |
Fund Name | | Aggregate Cost ($) | | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation ($) | | | Gross Unrealized (Depreciation) ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | |
Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | | 40,194,707 | | | | 4,724 | | | | (180,792 | ) | | | (176,068 | ) | | | — | |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | 3,202,213,094 | | | | 39,230,210 | | | | (1,023,666,786 | ) | | | (984,436,576 | ) | | | (14,600,712 | ) |
High Yield Fund | | | 159,223,741 | | | | 548,001 | | | | (4,479,205 | ) | | | (3,931,204 | ) | | | 149,781 | |
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | | 92,788,492 | | | | 1,684,972 | | | | (4,202,037 | ) | | | (2,517,065 | ) | | | (1,164,855 | ) |
Opportunistic Income Fund | | | 1,543,217,067 | | | | 15,405,989 | | | | (118,693,605 | ) | | | (103,287,616 | ) | | | (13,263,323 | ) |
U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 544,544,717 | | | | 550,602 | | | | (84,608 | ) | | | 465,994 | | | | — | |
The Funds are subject to authoritative guidance related to the accounting and disclosure of uncertain tax positions under U.S. GAAP. A Fund may recognize an income tax liability related to an uncertain tax position under U.S. GAAP when the uncertain tax position has a less than 50% probability that it would be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities, based on technical merits. United States and non-U.S. tax rules (including the interpretation and application of tax laws) are subject to change. The Funds file tax returns and/or adopt certain tax positions in various jurisdictions. Non-U.S. taxes are provided for based on the Funds’ understanding of the
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prevailing tax rules of the non-U.S. markets in which they invest. Recently enacted tax rules, including interpretations of tax laws and tax legislation/initiatives currently under consideration in various jurisdictions, including the U.S., might affect the way the Funds and their investors are taxed prospectively and/or retroactively. Prior to the expiration of the relevant statutes of limitations, if any, the Funds are subject to examination by U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. jurisdictions with respect to the tax returns they have filed and the tax positions they have adopted. The Funds’ U.S. federal income tax returns are generally subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years after they are filed. State, local and/or non-U.S. tax returns and/or other filings may be subject to examination for different periods, depending upon the tax rules of each applicable jurisdiction. As of February 29, 2024, each Fund has determined that no tax liability is required to be accrued in its financial statements related to uncertain tax positions for any tax years which are subject to examination.
Security transactions and related investment income
Security transactions are accounted for in the financial statements on trade date. For purposes of daily net asset value calculations, the Funds’ policy is that security transactions are generally accounted for on the following business day. GMO may override that policy and a Fund may account for security transactions on trade date if it experiences significant purchases or redemptions or engages in significant portfolio transactions. Dividend income, net of applicable foreign withholding taxes, if any, is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, if later, when a Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions from underlying funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and is adjusted for the amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Principal on inflation-indexed securities is adjusted for inflation/deflation and any increase or decrease is recorded as interest income or investment loss. Coupon income is not recognized on securities for which collection is not expected. Paydown gains and losses on mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, if any, are recorded as components of interest income in the Statements of Operations. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the asset received. In determining the net gain or loss on securities sold, the Funds use the identified cost basis.
Expenses and class allocations
Most of the expenses of the Trust are directly attributable to an individual Fund. Generally, common expenses are allocated among the Funds based on, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the relative size of the Funds. Investment income, common expenses, purchase premiums and redemption fees, if any, and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated among the classes of shares of the Funds, if applicable, based on the relative net assets of each class. Shareholder service fees, if any, which are directly attributable to a class of shares, are charged to that class’s operations. In addition, the Funds may incur fees and expenses indirectly as a shareholder in the underlying funds. Because the underlying funds have different expense and fee levels and the Funds may own different proportions of the underlying funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses indirectly incurred by a Fund will vary (see Note 5).
Custodian, Fund Accounting Agent and Transfer Agent
State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”) serves as the Funds’ custodian, fund accounting agent and transfer agent. Cash balances maintained at the custodian and transfer agent are held in a Demand Deposit Account and interest income earned, if any, is shown as interest income in the Statements of Operations.
Purchases and redemptions of Fund shares
Purchase premiums and redemption fees (if applicable) are paid to and retained by a Fund to help offset estimated portfolio transaction costs and other related costs (e.g., bid to ask spreads, stamp duties, and transfer fees) incurred by the Fund directly or indirectly (e.g., through investments in underlying funds) as a result of an investor’s purchase or redemption by allocating estimated transaction costs to the purchasing or redeeming shareholder. Purchase premiums and redemption fees are paid to and retained by a Fund for the benefit of non-transacting shareholders. Purchase premiums are not charged on reinvestments of dividends or other distributions. Redemption fees apply to all shares of a Fund regardless of how the shares were acquired (e.g., by direct purchase or by reinvestment of dividends or other distributions).
Such fees are recorded as a component of the Funds’ net share transactions. A Fund may impose a new purchase premium and redemption fee or modify existing purchase premium and redemption fees at any time.
If GMO determines that any portion of a cash purchase or redemption, as applicable, is offset by a corresponding cash redemption or purchase occurring on the same day, it ordinarily will waive or reduce the purchase premium or redemption fee with respect to that portion.
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GMO also may waive or reduce the purchase premium or redemption fee for a purchase or redemption of a Fund’s shares if the Fund will not incur transaction costs or will incur reduced transaction costs. For example, GMO may reduce the purchase premium to the extent that securities are used to purchase a Fund’s shares (taking into account transaction costs, stamp duties or transfer fees), and GMO may reduce redemption fees to the extent a Fund uses portfolio securities to redeem its shares (taking into account transaction costs, stamp duties or transfer fees).
As of February 29, 2024, the premium on cash purchases and the fee on cash redemptions were as follows:
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| | Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | | Emerging Country Debt Fund(1) | | | High Yield Fund | | | Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | | Opportunistic Income Fund(2) | | | U.S. Treasury Fund | |
Purchase Premium | | | — | | | | 0.75 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Redemption Fee | | | — | | | | 0.75 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
(1) | For the periods from July 31, 2020 to May 18, 2021, May 8, 2020 to July 31, 2020, March 25, 2020 to May 8, 2020, March 16, 2020 to March 25, 2020, February 1, 2016 to March 16, 2020 the premiums on purchases and the fee on redemptions were each 1.00%, 1.50%, 2.00%, 1.15% and 0.75%, respectively, of the amount invested or redeemed. |
(2) | Prior to June 30, 2019, the premiums on purchases and the fee on redemptions were each 0.40% of the amount invested or redeemed. |
Recently-issued accounting guidance
In June 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued a new Accounting Standards Update 2022-03, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) – Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions” (“ASU 2022-03”). The amendments in ASU 2022-03 apply to all entities that have investments in equity securities measured at fair value that are subject to a contractual sale restriction. The amendments in ASU 2022-03 clarify guidance for fair value measurement of an equity security subject to a contractual sale restriction and establish new disclosure requirements for such equity securities. The amendments in ASU 2022-03 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2023 with early adoption permitted. GMO is currently evaluating the impact, if any, of the new disclosure requirements on the financial statements.
3. Investment and other risks
The following chart identifies selected risks associated with each Fund. Risks not marked for a particular Fund may, however, still apply to some extent to that Fund at various times.
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| | Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | Emerging Country Debt Fund | | High Yield Fund | | Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | Opportunistic Income Fund | | U.S. Treasury Fund |
Credit Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Market Risk – Fixed Income | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Illiquidity Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | |
Derivatives and Short Sales Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | |
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| | Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | Emerging Country Debt Fund | | High Yield Fund | | Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | Opportunistic Income Fund | | U.S. Treasury Fund |
Management and Operational Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Counterparty Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Market Risk – Asset-Backed Securities | | X | | | | | | X | | X | | |
Focused Investment Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | |
Currency Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | |
Non-U.S. Investment Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | |
Leveraging Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | |
Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Large Shareholder Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Futures Contracts Risk | | | | | | X | | X | | X | | |
Fund of Funds Risk | | X | | | | X | | X | | | | |
Commodities Risk | | X | | | | | | | | | | |
Smaller Company Risk | | X | | | | | | X | | X | | |
Market Risk – Equities | | X | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Diversified Funds | | | | | | X | | X | | | | |
Investing in mutual funds involves many risks. The risks of investing in a particular Fund depend on the types of investments in its portfolio and the investment strategies GMO employs on its behalf. This section does not describe every possible risk of investing in the Funds. Particular Funds could be subject to additional risks because of the types of investments they make and market conditions, which can change over time. Please see the Funds’ prospectus for more information regarding the risks of investing in the Funds.
Funds that invest in other GMO Funds or other investment companies (collectively, “Underlying Funds”) are exposed to the risks to which the Underlying Funds in which it invests are exposed, as well as the risk that the Underlying Funds will not perform as expected. Therefore, unless otherwise noted, the selected risks summarized below include both direct and indirect risks, and references in this section to investments made by a Fund include those made both directly and indirectly by the Fund.
An investment in a Fund is not a bank deposit and, therefore, is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
| • | | CREDIT RISK. A Fund runs the risk that the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income investment (including a sovereign or quasi-sovereign debt issuer) or the obligors of obligations underlying an asset-backed security will be unable or unwilling to satisfy their obligations to pay principal and interest or otherwise to honor their obligations in a timely manner or at all. The market price of a fixed income investment will normally decline as a result of the failure of an issuer, guarantor, or obligor to meet its payment obligations or in anticipation of such a failure. Securities issued by the U.S. Treasury historically have presented minimal credit risk. However, events in 2011 led to a downgrade in the long-term credit rating of U.S. bonds by several major rating agencies and introduced greater uncertainty about the repayment by the United States of its obligations. A further credit rating downgrade could decrease, and a U.S. credit default would decrease, the value of a Fund’s investments and increase the volatility of a Fund’s portfolio. Below investment grade investments have speculative characteristics, and negative changes in economic conditions or other circumstances are more likely to impair the ability of issuers of those investments to make principal and interest payments than issuers of investment grade investments. Investments in distressed or defaulted or other low quality debt investments generally are considered speculative and are subject to substantial risks not normally associated with investments in higher quality securities, including adverse business, financial or economic conditions that lead to their issuers’ payment defaults and insolvency proceedings. In particular, |
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distressed or defaulted obligations might be repaid, if at all, only after lengthy workout or bankruptcy proceedings, during which the issuer might not make any interest or other payments, and the Fund may incur additional expenses in its effort to be repaid. If GMO’s assessment of the eventual recovery value of a distressed or defaulted debt investment proves incorrect, the Fund may lose a substantial portion or all of its original investment or may be required to accept cash or instruments worth less than its original investment.
| • | | MARKET RISK — FIXED INCOME. The market price of a fixed income investment can decline due to market-related factors, including rising interest or inflation rates and widening credit spreads, or decreased liquidity due, for example, to market uncertainty about the value of a fixed income investment (or class of fixed income investments). In addition, the market prices of emerging country sovereign and quasi-sovereign debt investments can decline due to uncertainty about their credit quality and the reliability of their payment streams. |
| • | | ILLIQUIDITY RISK. Low trading volume, lack of a market maker, large position size, or legal restrictions increase the risk that a Fund or an underlying fund is limited or prevented from selling particular securities or closing derivative positions at desirable prices. |
| • | | DERIVATIVES AND SHORT SALES RISK. The use of derivatives involves the risk that their value may not change as expected relative to changes in the value of the underlying assets, pools of assets, rates, currencies or indices. Derivatives also present other risks, including market risk, illiquidity risk, currency risk, credit risk, leveraging risk, commodities risk and counterparty risk. The market price of an option is affected by many factors, including changes in the market prices or dividend rates of underlying securities (or in the case of indices, the securities in such indices); the time remaining before expiration; changes in interest rates or exchange rates; and changes in the actual or perceived volatility of the relevant index or underlying securities. A Fund typically creates short investment exposure by selling securities short or taking a derivative position in which the value of the derivative moves in the opposite direction from the price of an underlying asset, pool of assets, rate, currency or index. Specifically, the net asset value of a Fund’s shares will be adversely affected if the equities or other assets that are the subject of a Fund’s short exposures appreciate in value. The risk of loss associated with derivatives that provide short investment exposure and short sales of securities are theoretically unlimited. |
| • | | MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL RISK. A Fund runs the risk that GMO’s investment techniques will fail to produce intended results. For many funds, GMO uses quantitative models as part of its investment process. GMO’s models may not accurately predict future market movements. In addition, GMO’s models rely on assumptions and data that are subject to limitations (e.g., inaccuracies, staleness) that could adversely affect their predictive value. A Fund also runs the risk that GMO’s assessment of an investment (including a security’s fundamental fair (or intrinsic) value) is wrong or that deficiencies in GMO’s or another service provider’s internal systems or controls will cause losses for the Fund or impair Fund operations. |
| • | | COUNTERPARTY RISK. A Fund runs the risk that the counterparty to a derivatives contract, a clearing member used by the Fund to hold a cleared derivatives contract, or a borrower of the Fund’s securities is unable or unwilling to make timely settlement payments, return the Fund’s collateral or otherwise honor its obligations. |
| • | | MARKET RISK— ASSET BACKED SECURITIES. The market price of asset-backed securities, like that of other fixed income investments with complex structures, can decline for a variety of reasons, including investor uncertainty about their credit quality and the reliability of their payment streams. Payment streams associated with asset-backed securities held by a Fund depend on many factors (e.g., the cash flow generated by the assets backing the securities, deal structure and creditworthiness of any credit-support provider), and a problem in any of these factors can lead to a reduction in the payment stream GMO expected a Fund to receive when the Fund purchased the asset-backed security. The liquidity of asset-backed securities (particularly below investment grade asset-backed securities) may change over time. During periods of deteriorating economic conditions, such as recessions or periods of rising unemployment, delinquencies and losses generally increase, sometimes dramatically, for asset-backed securities whose underlying assets consist of loans, sales contracts, receivables and other obligations. |
| • | | FOCUSED INVESTMENT RISK. Investments focused in countries, regions, asset classes, sectors, industries, currencies, or issuers that are subject to the same or similar risk factors and investments whose market prices are closely correlated are subject to higher overall risk than investments that are more diversified or whose market prices are not as closely correlated. |
| • | | CURRENCY RISK. Fluctuations in exchange rates can adversely affect the market value of a Fund’s foreign currency holdings and investments denominated in foreign currencies. |
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| • | | NON-U.S. INVESTMENT RISK. The market prices of many non-U.S. securities fluctuate more than those of U.S. securities. Many non-U.S. securities markets are less stable, smaller, less liquid, and less regulated than U.S. securities markets, and the cost of trading in those markets often is higher than in U.S. securities markets. In addition, non-U.S. securities issuers often are not subject to as much regulation as U.S. issuers, and the reporting, recordkeeping, accounting, custody, and auditing standards to which those issuers are subject often are not as rigorous as U.S. standards. In addition, a Fund is subject to taxation by countries other than the United States, including potentially on a retroactive basis, on (i) capital gains it realizes or dividends, interest, or other amounts it realizes or accrues in respect of non-U.S. investments; (ii) transactions in those investments; and (iii) repatriation of proceeds generated from the sale or other disposition of those investments. Also, the Fund needs a license to invest directly in securities traded in many non-U.S. securities markets, and a Fund is subject to the risk that its license is terminated or suspended. In some non-U.S. securities markets, prevailing custody and trade settlement practices (e.g., the requirement to pay for securities prior to receipt) expose a Fund to credit and other risks. Further, adverse changes in investment regulations, capital requirements or exchange controls could adversely affect the value of a Fund’s investments. The risks above (such as substantial price fluctuations and market instability, illiquidity and lack of regulation) and other risks (e.g. nationalization, expropriation or other confiscation of assets of non-U.S. issuers, difficulties enforcing legal judgments or contractual rights and geopolitical risks) tend to be higher for investments in the securities of companies tied economically to emerging countries. The economies of emerging countries often depend predominantly on only a few industries or revenues from particular commodities and often are more volatile than the economies of developed countries. |
| • | | LEVERAGING RISK. The use of derivatives, short sales and securities lending can create leverage. Leverage increases a Fund’s losses when the value of its investments (including derivatives) declines. In addition, a Fund’s portfolio will be leveraged if it exercises its right to delay payment on a redemption, and losses will result if the value of the Fund’s assets declines between the time a redemption request is deemed to be received by a Fund and the time the Fund liquidates assets to meet that request. |
| • | | MARKET DISRUPTION AND GEOPOLITICAL RISK. Geopolitical and other events (e.g., wars, pandemics, sanctions, terrorism) often disrupt securities markets and adversely affect the general economy or particular economies and markets. Those events, as well as other changes in non-U.S. and U.S. economic and political conditions, could exacerbate other risks or otherwise reduce the value of the Funds’ investments. |
| • | | LARGE SHAREHOLDER RISK. To the extent that a large number of shares of a Fund is held by a single shareholder (e.g., an institutional investor or another GMO Fund) or a group of shareholders with a common investment strategy (e.g., GMO asset allocation accounts), the Fund is subject to the risk that a redemption by that shareholder group will require the Fund to sell securities at disadvantageous prices, disrupt the Fund’s operations, or force the Fund’s liquidation. |
| • | | FUTURES CONTRACTS RISK. The loss to a Fund resulting from its use of futures contracts is potentially unlimited. Futures markets are highly volatile, and the use of futures contracts increases the volatility of the Fund’s net asset value. A liquid secondary market may not exist for any particular futures contract at any particular time, and a Fund may be unable when it wishes to effect closing transactions to terminate its exposure under that contract. When a Fund uses futures contracts for hedging purposes, it runs the risk that changes in the prices of the contracts will not correlate perfectly with changes in the securities, index, or other asset underlying the contracts or movements in the prices of the Fund’s investments that are subject to the hedge. In addition, a Fund may be unable to recover or may be delayed in recovering margin or other amounts deposited with a futures commission merchant or futures clearinghouse. Foreign futures contracts are often less liquid and more volatile than U.S. futures contracts. |
| • | | FUND OF FUNDS RISK. A Fund is indirectly exposed to all of the risks of an investment in the underlying funds in which it invests, including the risk that those underlying funds will not perform as expected. |
| • | | COMMODITIES RISK. Commodity prices can be extremely volatile, and exposure to commodities can cause the value of a Fund’s shares to decline or fluctuate significantly. |
| • | | SMALLER COMPANY RISK. Smaller companies may have limited product lines, markets, or financial resources, lack the competitive strength of larger companies, have less experienced managers or depend on a few key employees. The securities of companies with smaller market capitalizations often are less widely held and trade less frequently and in lesser quantities, and their market prices often fluctuate more, than the securities of companies with larger market capitalizations. |
| • | | MARKET RISK—EQUITIES. The market price of an equity in a Fund’s portfolio may decline due to factors affecting the issuer or its industry or the economy and equity markets generally. If a Fund purchases an equity for less than its fundamental fair (or intrinsic) value as assessed by GMO and GMO’s assessment proves to be incorrect, the Fund runs the risk that the market price of the equity will |
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not appreciate or will decline. A Fund also may purchase equities that typically trade at higher multiples of current earnings than other securities, and the market prices of these equities often are more sensitive to changes in future earnings expectations and interest rates than the market prices of equities trading at lower multiples. Declines in stock market prices generally are likely to reduce the net asset value of the Fund’s shares.
| • | | NON-DIVERSIFIED FUNDS. High Yield Fund and Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund are non-diversified investment companies under the 1940 Act and therefore a decline in the market price of a particular security held by the Funds may affect the Funds’ performance more than if the Funds were a diversified investment company. |
4. | Derivative financial instruments |
Derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends on, or is derived from, the value of underlying assets, reference rates, or indices that are used to increase, decrease or adjust elements of the investment exposures of a Fund’s portfolio. Derivatives may relate to securities, interest rates, currencies, currency exchange rates, inflation rates, commodities and indices, and include foreign currency contracts, swap contracts, reverse repurchase agreements, and other exchange-traded and OTC contracts.
The Funds may use derivatives to gain long investment exposure to securities or other assets. In particular, the Funds may use swaps, options, or other derivatives on an index, an ETF, a single security, or a basket of securities to gain investment exposures (e.g., by selling protection under a credit default swap). The Funds also may use currency derivatives (including forward currency contracts, futures contracts, swap contracts and options) to gain exposure to a given currency.
The Funds may use derivatives in an attempt to reduce their investment exposures (which may result in a reduction below zero). For example, a Fund may use credit default swaps to take a short position with respect to the likelihood of default by an issuer or may use a bond futures contract to short the bond market of a particular country. A Fund also may use currency derivatives in an attempt to reduce (which may result in a reduction below zero) some aspect of the currency exposure in its portfolio. For these purposes, the Fund may use an instrument denominated in a different currency that GMO believes is highly correlated with the relevant currency. The Funds may use derivatives in an attempt to adjust elements of their investment exposures to various securities, sectors, markets, indices, ETFs, and currencies without actually having to sell existing investments or make new direct investments. For instance, GMO may alter the interest rate exposure of debt instruments by employing interest rate swaps. Such a strategy is designed to maintain the Fund’s exposure to the credit of an issuer through the debt instrument but adjust the Fund’s interest rate exposure through the swap. With these swaps, the Fund and its counterparties exchange interest rate exposure, such as fixed versus variable rates and shorter duration versus longer duration exposure. In adjusting its investment exposures, a Fund also may use currency derivatives in an attempt to adjust its currency exposure, seeking currency exposure that is different (in some cases, significantly different) from the currency exposure represented by its portfolio investments.
Each of the Funds is not limited in its use of derivatives or in the total notional value of its derivative positions. As a result of their derivative positions, a Fund may have gross investment exposures in excess of its net assets (i.e., the Fund may be leveraged) and therefore are subject to heightened risk of loss. Each Fund’s (other than U.S. Treasury Fund) performance can depend substantially, if not primarily, on the performance of assets or indices underlying its derivatives even though it does not own those assets or indices.
Certain derivatives transactions that may be used by the Funds, including certain interest rate swaps and certain credit default index swaps, are required to be transacted through a central clearing organization. The Funds hold cleared derivatives transactions, if any, through clearing members, who are members of derivatives clearing houses. Certain other derivatives, including futures and certain options, are transacted on exchanges. The Funds hold exchange-traded derivatives through clearing brokers that are typically members of the exchanges. In contrast to bilateral derivatives transactions, following a period of advance notice to the Fund, clearing brokers generally can require termination of existing cleared or exchange-traded derivatives transactions at any time and increases in margin above the margin that it required at the beginning of a transaction. Clearing houses and exchanges also have broad rights to increase margin requirements for existing transactions and to terminate transactions. Any such increase or termination could interfere with the ability of a Fund to pursue its investment strategy. Also, a Fund is subject to execution risk if it enters into a derivatives transaction that is required to be cleared (or that GMO expects to be cleared), and no clearing member is willing or able to clear the transaction on the Fund’s behalf. In that case, the transaction might have to be terminated, and the Fund could lose some or all of the benefit of any increase in the value of the transaction after the time of the transaction.
The use of derivatives involves risks that are in addition to, and potentially greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other more traditional assets. See “Investment and other risks” above for further information.
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For Funds that held derivatives during the year ended February 29, 2024, the following table shows how the Fund used these derivatives (marked with an X):
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Type of Derivative and Objective for Use | | Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | Emerging Country Debt Fund | | High Yield Fund | | Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | Opportunistic Income Fund |
Bond forward contracts | | | | | | | | | | |
Substitute for direct investment in securities | | | | X | | | | | | |
Forward currency contracts | | | | | | | | | | |
Adjust currency exchange rate risk | | | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Adjust exposure to foreign currencies | | X | | X | | | | X | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | | | |
Adjust interest rate exposure | | X | | | | X | | X | | X |
Maintain the diversity and liquidity of the portfolio | | | | | | X | | X | | X |
Options (Purchased) | | | | | | | | | | |
Achieve exposure to a reference entity’s credit | | | | | | X | | | | X |
Adjust exposure to foreign currencies | | | | | | | | X | | |
Provide a measure of protection against default loss | | | | | | | | | | X |
Options (Written) | | | | | | | | | | |
Achieve exposure to a reference entity’s credit | | | | | | X | | | | X |
Provide a measure of protection against default loss | | | | | | | | | | X |
Adjust exposure to foreign currencies | | | | | | | | X | | |
Options (Credit linked) | | | | | | | | | | |
Achieve exposure to a reference entity’s credit | | | | X | | | | | | |
Swap contracts | | | | | | | | | | |
Achieve exposure to a reference entity’s credit | | | | X | | X | | | | X |
Adjust exposure to certain markets | | | | X | | | | | | X |
Adjust interest rate exposure | | | | X | | | | X | | |
Adjust portfolio beta | | | | X | | | | | | |
Generate long risk exposure to an index | | | | | | X | | | | |
Hedge non-core equity exposure | | | | | | | | X | | |
Provide a measure of protection against default loss | | | | X | | X | | | | X |
Provide exposure to the Fund’s benchmark | | | | | | X | | X | | |
Bond forward contracts
The Funds may enter into bond forward contracts. A bond forward may be a contractual agreement between the Fund and another party to cash settle the difference between the final price of an underlying asset and the forward price, calculated at inception of the contract. In a bond forward transaction, no cash premium is paid when the parties enter into the bond forward. If the transaction is collateralized, an exchange of margin collateral will take place according to an agreed-upon schedule. Otherwise, no asset of any kind changes hands until the bond forward matures (typically in 30 days) or is rolled over for another agreed upon period. Generally, the value of the bond forward will change based on changes in the value of the underlying asset. Bond forwards are subject to market risk (the risk that the market value of the underlying bond may change), non-correlation risk (the risk that the market value of the bond forward might move independently of the market value of the underlying bond) and counterparty credit risk (the risk that a counterparty will be unable to meet its obligation under the contract). If there is no cash exchanged at the time the Fund enters into the bond forward, counterparty risk may be limited to the loss of any marked-to market profit on the contract and any delays or limitations on the Fund’s ability to sell or otherwise use the investments posted as collateral for the bond forward. Bond forward contracts outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
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Forward currency contracts
The Funds (except U.S. Treasury Fund) may enter into forward currency contracts, including forward cross currency contracts. A forward currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date (or to pay or receive the amount of the change in relative values of the two currencies). The market price of a forward currency contract fluctuates with changes in forward currency exchange rates. The value of each of the Fund’s forward currency contracts is marked-to-market daily using rates supplied by a quotation service and changes in value are recorded by each Fund as unrealized gains or losses. Realized gains or losses on the contracts are equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was settled.
These contracts involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss. Forward currency contracts expose a Fund to the market risk of unfavorable movements in currency values and the risk that the counterparty will be unable or unwilling to meet the terms of the contracts. Most forward currency contracts are collateralized. Forward currency contracts outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
Futures contracts
The Funds may purchase and sell futures contracts. A futures contract is a contract that obligates the holder to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined delivery price at a specified time in the future. Some futures contracts are net (cash) settled. Upon entering into a futures contract, a Fund is required to deposit cash, U.S. government and agency obligations or other liquid assets with the futures clearing broker in accordance with the initial margin requirements of the broker or exchange. Futures contracts are generally valued at the settlement price established at the close of business each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded (and if the futures are traded outside the U.S. and the market for such futures is closed prior to the close of the NYSE due to time zone differences, the values will be adjusted, to the extent practicable and available, based on inputs from an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees to reflect estimated valuation changes through the NYSE close). The value of each of the Fund’s futures contracts is marked-to-market daily and an appropriate payable or receivable for the change in value (“variation margin”) is recorded by each Fund. The payable or receivable is settled on the following business day. Gains or losses are recognized but not accounted for as realized until the contracts expire or are closed. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin as recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Under some circumstances, futures exchanges may establish daily limits on the amount that the price of a futures contract can vary from the previous day’s settlement price, thereby effectively preventing liquidation of unfavorable positions. Futures contracts expose the Funds to the risk that they may not be able to enter into a closing transaction due to an illiquid market. Futures contracts outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
Options
The Funds may purchase call and put options. A call option gives the holder the right to buy an asset; a put option gives the holder the right to sell an asset. “Quanto” options are cash-settled options in which the underlying asset (often an index) is denominated in a currency other than the currency in which the option is settled. By purchasing options a Fund alters its exposure to the underlying asset by, in the case of a call option, entitling it to purchase the underlying asset at a set price from the writer of the option and, in the case of a put option, entitling it to sell the underlying asset at a set price to the writer of the option. A Fund pays a premium for a purchased option. That premium, if any, which is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments, is subsequently reflected in the marked-to-market value of the option. The potential loss associated with purchasing put and call options is limited to the premium paid. Purchased option contracts outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
The Funds may write (i.e. sell) call and put options on futures, swaps (“swaptions”), securities or currencies they own or in which they may invest. Writing options alters a Fund’s exposure to the underlying asset by, in the case of a call option, obligating that Fund to sell the underlying asset at a set price to the option-holder and, in the case of a put option, obligating that Fund to purchase the underlying asset at a set price from the option-holder. In some cases (e.g., index options), settlement will be in cash, based on a formula price. When a Fund writes a call or put option, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability and is subsequently included in the marked-to-market value of the option. As a writer of an option, a Fund has no control over whether it will be required to sell (call) or purchase (put) the underlying asset and as a result bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the asset underlying the option. In the event that a Fund writes call options without an offsetting exposure (e.g., call options on an asset that the Fund does not own), it bears an unlimited risk of loss if the price of the underlying asset increases during the term of the option. OTC options expose a Fund to the risk the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid market. Written option contracts outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
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When an option contract is closed, 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 on purchased options are included in realized gains and losses on investment securities. If a written call option is exercised, the premium originally received is recorded as an addition to sales proceeds. If a written put option is exercised, the premium originally received is recorded as a reduction in the cost of investments purchased. Gains and losses from the expiration or closing of written option contracts are separately disclosed in the Statements of Operations.
In a credit linked option contract, one party makes payments to another party in exchange for the option to exercise a contract where the buyer has the right to receive a specified return if a credit event (e.g., default or similar event) occurs with respect to a reference entity or entities and a specified decrease in the value of the related collateral occurs. A writer of a credit linked option receives periodic payments in return for its obligation to pay an agreed-upon value to the other party if they exercise their option in the case of a credit event. If no credit event occurs, the seller has no payment obligation and will keep the premiums received.
Swap contracts
The Funds may directly or indirectly use various swap contracts, including, without limitation, swaps on securities and securities indices, total return swaps, interest rate swaps, basis swaps, currency swaps, credit default swaps, variance swaps, commodity swaps, inflation swaps, municipal swaps, dividend swaps, volatility swaps, correlation swaps and other types of available swaps. A swap contract is an agreement to exchange the return generated by one asset for the return generated by another asset. Some swap contracts are net settled. When entering into a swap contract and during the term of the transaction, a Fund and/or the swap counterparty may post or receive cash or securities as collateral.
Initial upfront payments received or made upon entering into a swap contract are included in the fair market value of the swap. The Funds do not amortize upfront payments. Net periodic payments made or received to compensate for differences between the stated terms of the swap contract and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and other relevant factors) are recorded as realized gains or losses in the Statements of Operations. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap contract is recorded as realized gain or loss in the Statements of Operations. The periodic frequency of payments received may differ from periodic payment frequencies made and their frequencies could be monthly, quarterly, semiannually, annually or at maturity.
Interest rate swap contracts involve an exchange by the parties of their respective commitments to pay or rights to receive interest (e.g., an exchange of floating rate interest payments for fixed rate interest payments with respect to the notional amount of principal). Basis swaps are interest rate swaps that involve the exchange of two floating interest rate payments and may involve the exchange of two different currencies.
Inflation swaps involve the exchange of a floating rate linked to an index for a fixed rate interest payment with respect to a notional amount or principal.
Total return swap contracts involve a commitment by one party to pay interest to the other party in exchange for a payment to it from the other party based on the return of a reference asset (e.g., a security, basket of securities, or futures contract), both based on notional amounts. To the extent the return of the reference asset exceeds or falls short of the interest payments, one party is entitled to receive a payment from or obligated to make a payment to the other party.
In a credit default swap contract, one party makes payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a specified return (or to put a security) if a credit event (e.g., default or similar event) occurs with respect to a reference entity or entities. A seller of credit default protection receives periodic payments in return for its obligation to pay the principal amount of a debt security (or other agreed-upon value) to the other party upon the occurrence of a credit event. If no credit event occurs, the seller has no payment obligations so long as there is no early termination.
For credit default swap contracts on asset-backed securities, a credit event may be triggered by various occurrences, which may include an issuer’s failure to pay interest or principal on a reference security, a breach of a material representation or covenant, an agreement by the holders of an asset-backed security to a maturity extension, or a write-down on the collateral underlying the security. For credit default swap contracts on corporate or sovereign issuers, a credit event may be triggered by such occurrences as the issuer’s bankruptcy, failure to pay interest or principal, repudiation/moratorium and/or restructuring.
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Correlation swaps involve receiving a stream of payments based on the actual average correlation between or among the price movements of two or more underlying variables over a period of time, in exchange for making a regular stream of payments based on a fixed “strike” correlation level (or vice versa), where both payment streams are based on a notional amount. The underlying variables may include, without limitation, commodity prices, exchange rates, interest rates and stock indices.
Variance swap contracts involve an agreement by two parties to exchange cash flows based on the measured variance (or square of volatility) of a specified underlying asset. One party agrees to exchange a “fixed rate” or strike price payment for the “floating rate” or realized price variance on the underlying asset with respect to the notional amount. At inception, the strike price chosen is generally fixed at a level such that the fair value of the swap is zero. As a result, no money changes hands at the initiation of the contract. At the expiration date, the amount payable by one party to the other is the difference between the realized price variance of the underlying asset and the strike price multiplied by the notional amount. A receiver of the realized price variance would be entitled to receive a payment when the realized price variance of the underlying asset is greater than the strike price and would be obligated to make a payment when that variance is less than the strike price. A payer of the realized price variance would be obligated to make a payment when the realized price variance of the underlying asset is greater than the strike price and would be entitled to receive a payment when that variance is less than the strike price. This type of agreement is essentially a forward contract on the future realized price variance of the underlying asset.
Generally, the Funds price their OTC swap contracts daily using industry standard models that may incorporate quotations from market makers or pricing vendors and record the change in value, if any, as unrealized gain or loss in the Statements of Operations. Gains or losses are realized upon the termination of the swap contracts or reset dates, as appropriate. Cleared swap contracts are valued using the quote (which may be based on a model) published by the relevant clearing house. If an updated quote for a cleared swap contract is not available by the time that a Fund calculates its net asset value on any business day, then that swap contract will generally be valued using an industry standard model, which may differ from the model used by the relevant clearing house.
The values assigned to swap contracts may differ significantly from the values realized upon termination, and the differences could be material. Entering into swap contracts involves counterparty credit, legal, and documentation risk that is generally not reflected in the value assigned to the swap contract. Such risks include the possibility that the counterparty defaults on its obligations to perform or disagrees as to the meaning of contractual terms, that a Fund has amounts on deposit in excess of amounts owed by that Fund, or that any collateral the other party posts is insufficient or not timely received by a Fund. Credit risk is particularly acute in economic environments in which financial services firms are exposed to systemic risks of the type evidenced by the insolvency of Lehman Brothers in 2008 and subsequent market disruptions. Swap contracts outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
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As provided by U.S. GAAP, the table below is based on market values or unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) rather than the notional amounts of derivatives. Changes to market values of reference asset(s) will tend to have a greater impact on the Funds (with correspondingly greater risk) the greater the notional amount. For further information on notional amounts, see the Schedule of Investments.
The following is a summary of the valuations of derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure.
The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of February 29, 2024 and the Statements of Operations for the year ended February 29, 2024^:
The risks referenced in the tables below are not intended to be inclusive of all risks. Please see the “Investment and other risks” and “Portfolio valuation” sections for a further discussion of risks.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Credit Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Total | |
Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Forward Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 48,543 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 48,543 | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts¤ | | | — | | | | — | | | | 295,915 | | | | 295,915 | |
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Total | | $ | — | | | $ | 48,543 | | | $ | 295,915 | | | $ | 344,458 | |
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) on | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 555,744 | | | $ | 555,744 | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | — | | | | 264,229 | | | | — | | | | 264,229 | |
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Total | | $ | — | | | $ | 264,229 | | | $ | 555,744 | | | $ | 819,973 | |
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Change in Net Appreciation (Depreciation) on | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 311,064 | | | $ | 311,064 | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | — | | | | 40,853 | | | | — | | | | 40,853 | |
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Total | | $ | — | | | $ | 40,853 | | | $ | 311,064 | | | $ | 351,917 | |
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Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Forward Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,811,111 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,811,111 | |
Options, at value | | | 117,019 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 117,019 | |
Swap Contracts, at value¤ | | | 6,333,509 | | | | — | | | | 1,512,366 | | | | 7,845,875 | |
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Total | | $ | 6,450,528 | | | $ | 1,811,111 | | | $ | 1,512,366 | | | $ | 9,774,005 | |
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Liability Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Forward Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | (449,559 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (449,559 | ) |
Swap Contracts, at value¤ | | | (1,468,353 | ) | | | — | | | | (8,672,941 | ) | | | (10,141,294 | ) |
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Total | | $ | (1,468,353 | ) | | $ | (449,559 | ) | | $ | (8,672,941 | ) | | $ | (10,590,853 | ) |
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) on | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bond forward contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,269,578 | | | $ | 4,269,578 | |
Options | | | (328,738 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (328,738 | ) |
Swap Contracts | | | (18,629,224 | ) | | | — | | | | 16,298,633 | | | | (2,330,591 | ) |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | — | | | | (2,709,944 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,709,944 | ) |
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Total | | $ | (18,957,962 | ) | | $ | (2,709,944 | ) | | $ | 20,568,211 | | | $ | (1,099,695 | ) |
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Change in Net Appreciation (Depreciation) on | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bond forward contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 861,107 | | | $ | 861,107 | |
Options | | | 144,082 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 144,082 | |
Swap Contracts | | | 72,474 | | | | — | | | | (14,570,410 | ) | | | (14,497,936 | ) |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | — | | | | (855,685 | ) | | | — | | | | (855,685 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 216,556 | | | $ | (855,685 | ) | | $ | (13,709,303 | ) | | $ | (14,348,432 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Credit Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Total | |
High Yield Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Forward Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,669,916 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,669,916 | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts¤ | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,780 | | | | 13,780 | |
Swap Contracts, at value¤ | | | 672,901 | | | | — | | | | 3,437,893 | | | | 4,110,794 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 672,901 | | | $ | 1,669,916 | | | $ | 3,451,673 | | | $ | 5,794,490 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Written Options, at value | | $ | 85,076 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 85,076 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 85,076 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 85,076 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 179,539 | | | $ | 179,539 | |
Written Options | | | 886,551 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 886,551 | |
Swap Contracts | | | 2,562,241 | | | | — | | | | 6,993,985 | | | | 9,556,226 | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | — | | | | 4,707,802 | | | | — | | | | 4,707,802 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 3,448,792 | | | $ | 4,707,802 | | | $ | 7,173,524 | | | $ | 15,330,118 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Change in Net Appreciation (Depreciation) on | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 15,549 | | | $ | 15,549 | |
Written Options | | | (420,791 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (420,791 | ) |
Swap Contracts | | | 275,086 | | | | — | | | | (141,290 | ) | | | 133,796 | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | — | | | | 1,669,916 | | | | — | | | | 1,669,916 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (145,705 | ) | | $ | 1,669,916 | | | $ | (125,741 | ) | | $ | 1,398,470 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Forward Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,014,818 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,014,818 | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts¤ | | | — | | | | — | | | | 90,438 | | | | 90,438 | |
Swap Contracts, at value¤ | | | — | | | | — | | | | 772,606 | | | | 772,606 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,014,818 | | | $ | 863,044 | | | $ | 1,877,862 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Forward Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | (222,298 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (222,298 | ) |
Swap Contracts, at value¤ | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,238,166 | ) | | | (1,238,166 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | (222,298 | ) | | $ | (1,238,166 | ) | | $ | (1,460,464 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,543,802 | ) | | $ | (2,543,802 | ) |
Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | (701,064 | ) | | | (701,064 | ) |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | — | | | | 1,424,852 | | | | — | | | | 1,424,852 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,424,852 | | | $ | (3,244,866 | ) | | $ | (1,820,014 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Change in Net Appreciation (Depreciation) on | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 121,940 | | | $ | 121,940 | |
Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | (360,656 | ) | | | (360,656 | ) |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | — | | | | 377,694 | | | | — | | | | 377,694 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | 377,694 | | | $ | (238,716 | ) | | $ | 138,978 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Credit Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Total | |
Opportunistic Income Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value (purchased options) | | $ | 219,008 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 219,008 | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts¤ | | | — | | | | — | | | | 520,480 | | | | 520,480 | |
Swap Contracts, at value¤ | | | 11,397,150 | | | | — | | | | 264,952 | | | | 11,662,102 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 11,616,158 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 785,432 | | | $ | 12,401,590 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Written Options, at value | | $ | (34,461 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (34,461 | ) |
Swap Contracts, at value¤ | | | (4,643,766 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4,643,766 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (4,678,227 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (4,678,227 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments (purchased options) | | $ | (657,049 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (657,049 | ) |
Futures Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | 510,879 | | | | 510,879 | |
Written Options | | | 1,303,214 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,303,214 | |
Swap Contracts | | | 301,509 | | | | — | | | | (115,117 | ) | | | 186,392 | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | — | | | | (28,406 | ) | | | — | | | | (28,406 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 947,674 | | | $ | (28,406 | ) | | $ | 395,762 | | | $ | 1,315,030 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Change in Net Appreciation (Depreciation) on | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments (purchased options) | | $ | (354,150 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (354,150 | ) |
Futures Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,006,805 | | | | 1,006,805 | |
Written Options | | | (53,333 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (53,333 | ) |
Swap Contracts | | | (6,037,162 | ) | | | — | | | | 101,943 | | | | (5,935,219 | ) |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | — | | | | (139,398 | ) | | | — | | | | (139,398 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (6,444,645 | ) | | $ | (139,398 | ) | | $ | 1,108,748 | | | $ | (5,475,295 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| ^ | Because the Funds recognize changes in value through the Statements of Operations, they do not qualify for hedge accounting under authoritative guidance for derivative instruments. The Funds’ investments in derivatives may represent an economic hedge; however, they are considered to be non-hedge transactions for the purpose of these tables. |
| ¤ | The table includes cumulative unrealized appreciation/depreciation of futures and value of cleared swap contracts, if any, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Year end variation margin on open futures and cleared swap contracts, if any, is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
Certain Funds are party to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements, Global Master Repurchase Agreements or other similar types of agreements (collectively, “Master Agreements”) that generally govern the terms of OTC derivative transactions, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements. The Master Agreements may include collateral posting terms and set-off provisions that apply in the event of a default and/or termination event. Upon the occurrence of such an event, including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty, the Master Agreements may permit the non-defaulting party to calculate a single net payment to close out applicable transactions. However, there is no guarantee that the terms of a Master Agreement will be enforceable; for example, when bankruptcy or insolvency laws impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset. Additionally, the set-off and netting provisions of a Master Agreement may not extend to the obligations of the counterparty’s affiliates or across varying types of transactions. Because no such event has occurred, the Funds do not presently have a legally enforceable right of set-off and these amounts have not been offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, but have been presented separately in the table below. Termination events may also include a decline in the net assets of a Fund below a certain level over a specified period of time and may entitle a counterparty to elect an early termination of all the transactions under the Master Agreement with that counterparty. Such an election by one or more of the counterparties could have a material adverse impact on a Fund’s operations. An estimate of the aggregate net payment, if any, that may need to be paid by a Fund (or may be received by a Fund) in such an event is represented by the Net Amounts in the tables below. For more information about other uncertainties and risks, see “Investments and other risks” above.
For financial reporting purposes, in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities any cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of the Funds is reported as Due from broker and any cash collateral received from the counterparty is reported as Due to broker. Any non-cash collateral pledged by the Funds is noted in the Schedules of Investments. The tables below show the potential
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effect of netting arrangements made available by the Master Agreements on the financial position of the Funds. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities generally show derivative assets and derivative liabilities (regardless of whether they are subject to netting arrangements) on a gross basis, which reflects the full risks and exposures of the Fund prior to netting. See Note 2 for information on repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements held by the Funds at February 29, 2024, if any.
The tables above present the Funds’ derivative assets and liabilities by type of financial instrument. The following tables present the Funds’ OTC and/or exchange-traded derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty net of amounts that may be available for offset under the Master Agreements by the terms of the agreement and net of the related collateral received or pledged by the Funds as of February 29, 2024:
Asset Allocation Bond Fund
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Counterparty | | Gross Derivative Assets Subject to Master Agreements | | | Collateral Received | | | Derivative Assets/Liabilities Available for Offset | | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | $ | 48,543 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 48,543 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 48,543 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 48,543 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Emerging Country Debt Fund
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Derivative Assets Subject to Master Agreements | | | Collateral Received | | | Derivative Assets/Liabilities Available for Offset | | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 70,416 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (70,416 | ) | | $ | — | |
Citibank N.A. | | | 326,053 | | | | (1,000 | ) | | | (279,282 | ) | | | 45,771 | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | | 578,867 | | | | — | | | | (569,499 | ) | | | 9,368 | |
Goldman Sachs International | | | 315,217 | | | | (119,231 | ) | | | (135,360 | ) | | | 60,626 | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | | 711,174 | | | | (711,174 | ) | | | — | | | | — | * |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | | | 1,703,441 | | | | (1,326,758 | ) | | | (376,683 | ) | | | — | * |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC | | | 1,947,393 | | | | (220,000 | ) | | | (471,069 | ) | | | 1,256,324 | |
State Street Bank and Trust Company | | | 26,315 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26,315 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 5,678,876 | | | $ | (2,378,163 | ) | | $ | (1,902,309 | ) | | $ | 1,398,404 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Derivative Liabilities Subject to Master Agreement | | | Collateral Pledged | | | Derivative Assets/Liabilities Available for Offset | | | Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | (86,019 | ) | | $ | 15,603 | | | $ | 70,416 | | | $ | — | * |
Citibank N.A. | | | (279,282 | ) | | | — | | | | 279,282 | | | | — | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | | (569,499 | ) | | | — | | | | 569,499 | | | | — | |
Goldman Sachs International | | | (135,360 | ) | | | — | | | | 135,360 | | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | | | (376,683 | ) | | | — | | | | 376,683 | | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC | | | (471,069 | ) | | | — | | | | 471,069 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (1,917,912 | ) | | $ | 15,603 | | | $ | 1,902,309 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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High Yield Fund
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Derivative Assets Subject to Master Agreements | | | Collateral Received | | | Derivative Assets/Liabilities Available for Offset | | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 1,556,852 | | | $ | (1,380,000 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 176,852 | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | | 868,464 | | | | (343,975 | ) | | | (27,169 | ) | | | 497,320 | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | | | 2,145,742 | | | | (1,350,000 | ) | | | — | | | | 795,742 | |
State Street Bank and Trust Company | | | 536,751 | | | | (536,751 | ) | | | — | | | | — | * |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 5,107,809 | | | $ | (3,610,726 | ) | | $ | (27,169 | ) | | $ | 1,469,914 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Derivative Liabilities Subject to Master Agreement | | | Collateral Pledged | | | Derivative Assets/Liabilities Available for Offset | | | Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities | |
Citibank N.A. | | $ | (57,907 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (57,907 | ) |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | | (27,169 | ) | | | — | | | | 27,169 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (85,076 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 27,169 | | | $ | (57,907 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Derivative Assets Subject to Master Agreements | | | Collateral Received | | | Derivative Assets/Liabilities Available for Offset | | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 200 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (200 | ) | | $ | — | |
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. | | | 1,992 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,992 | |
Citibank N.A. | | | 34,496 | | | | — | | | | (18,020 | ) | | | 16,476 | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | | 700,497 | | | | (560,000 | ) | | | — | | | | 140,497 | |
Goldman Sachs International | | | 4,908 | | | | — | | | | (4,908 | ) | | | — | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | | 3,446 | | | | — | | | | (3,446 | ) | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | | | 37,668 | | | | — | | | | (7,724 | ) | | | 29,944 | |
State Street Bank and Trust Company | | | 231,611 | | | | — | | | | (77,852 | ) | | | 153,759 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 1,014,818 | | | $ | (560,000 | ) | | $ | (112,150 | ) | | $ | 342,668 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Derivative Liabilities Subject to Master Agreement | | | Collateral Pledged | | | Derivative Assets/Liabilities Available for Offset | | | Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | (4,984 | ) | | $ | 4,784 | | | $ | 200 | | | $ | — | * |
Citibank N.A. | | | (18,020 | ) | | | — | | | | 18,020 | | | | — | |
Goldman Sachs International | | | (634,024 | ) | | | 493,886 | | | | 4,908 | | | | (135,230 | ) |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | | (108,894 | ) | | | 14,998 | | | | 3,446 | | | | (90,450 | ) |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | | | (7,724 | ) | | | — | | | | 7,724 | | | | — | |
State Street Bank and Trust Company | | | (77,852 | ) | | | — | | | | 77,852 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (851,498 | ) | | $ | 513,668 | | | $ | 112,150 | | | $ | (225,680 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Opportunistic Income Fund
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Derivative Assets Subject to Master Agreements | | | Collateral Received | | | Derivative Assets/Liabilities Available for Offset | | | Net Amount of Derivative Assets | |
Bank of America, N.A. | | $ | 824 | | | $ | (824 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | * |
Citibank N.A. | | | 581,760 | | | | (298,493 | ) | | | (283,267 | ) | | | — | * |
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. | | | 3,795,982 | | | | (3,374,586 | ) | | | (421,396 | ) | | | — | * |
Deutsche Bank AG | | | 256,838 | | | | (248,041 | ) | | | (8,797 | ) | | | — | * |
Goldman Sachs International | | | 3,696,040 | | | | (3,203,101 | ) | | | (492,939 | ) | | | — | * |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | | 436,370 | | | | (434,715 | ) | | | (1,655 | ) | | | — | * |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | | | 951,598 | | | | (929,248 | ) | | | (22,350 | ) | | | — | * |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC | | | 2,161,698 | | | | (1,490,000 | ) | | | (591,253 | ) | | | 80,445 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 11,881,110 | | | $ | (9,979,008 | ) | | $ | (1,821,657 | ) | | $ | 80,445 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Derivative Liabilities Subject to Master Agreement | | | Collateral Pledged | | | Derivative Assets/Liabilities Available for Offset | | | Net Amount of Derivative Liabilities | |
Citibank N.A. | | $ | (283,267 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 283,267 | | | $ | — | |
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. | | | (421,396 | ) | | | — | | | | 421,396 | | | | — | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | | (8,797 | ) | | | — | | | | 8,797 | | | | — | |
Goldman Sachs International | | | (492,939 | ) | | | — | | | | 492,939 | | | | — | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | | (1,655 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,655 | | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | | | (22,350 | ) | | | — | | | | 22,350 | | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC | | | (591,253 | ) | | | — | | | | 591,253 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (1,821,657 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,821,657 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | The actual collateral received and/or pledged is more than the amount shown. |
The average derivative activity of notional amounts (bond forward contracts, forward currency contracts, futures contracts and swap contracts) and principal amounts (options) outstanding, based on absolute values, at each month-end, was as follows for the year ended February 29, 2024:
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Fund Name | | Bond Forward Contracts ($) | | | Forward Currency Contracts ($) | | | Futures Contracts ($) | | | Options (Principal) | | | Swap Contracts ($) | |
Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | | — | | | | 1,887,871 | | | | 68,724,221 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | 8,972,313 | | | | 453,886,399 | | | | — | | | | 129,018,667 | | | | 917,515,231 | |
High Yield Fund | | | — | | | | 45,874,648 | | | | 25,918,533 | | | | 23,061,667 | | | | 138,618,775 | |
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | | — | | | | 76,512,915 | | | | 41,287,897 | | | | 1,816,667 | | | | 221,541,401 | |
Opportunistic Income Fund | | | — | | | | 5,781,084 | | | | 918,835,513 | | | | 342,413,134 | | | | 519,567,219 | |
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5. | Fees and other transactions with affiliates |
GMO receives a management fee for the services it provides to each Fund. Management fees are paid monthly at the annual rate equal to the percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets set forth in the table below:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | | Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | High Yield Fund | | | Multi- Sector Fixed Income Fund | | | Opportunistic Income Fund | | | U.S. Treasury Fund | |
Management Fee | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.25 | % | | | 0.40 | % | | | 0.08 | %(a) |
(a) | From April 9, 2021 to May 1, 2023 and prior to June 30, 2019, GMO voluntarily waived the Fund’s entire management fee. |
In addition, each class of shares of certain Funds pays GMO directly or indirectly a shareholder service fee for providing client services and reporting, such as performance information, client account information, personal and electronic access to Fund information, access to analysis and explanations of Fund reports, and assistance in maintaining and correcting client-related information. Shareholder service fees are paid monthly at the annual rate equal to the percentage of each applicable Class’s average daily net assets set forth in the table below:
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Fund Name | | Class III | | | Class IV | | | Class V | | | Class VI | | | Class R6 | | | Class I | |
Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | | 0.15 | %* | | | | | | | | | | | 0.055 | % | | | | | | | | |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | | | | | 0.055 | % | | | | | | | | |
High Yield Fund | | | 0.15 | %* | | | 0.10 | %* | | | 0.085 | %* | | | 0.055 | % | | | 0.15 | %* | | | 0.15 | % |
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | | | | | | | | | 0.15 | %* | | | 0.15 | %* |
Opportunistic Income Fund | | | 0.15 | % | | | | | | | | | | | 0.055 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.15 | % |
* | Class is offered but has no shareholders as of February 29, 2024. |
For Asset Allocation Bond Fund, Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund and Opportunistic Income Fund, GMO has contractually agreed to reimburse the Fund for the portion of its “Specified Operating Expenses” (as defined below) that exceeds 0.02% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. Any such reimbursements are paid to a Fund concurrently with the Fund’s payment of management fees to GMO.
“Specified Operating Expenses” means: audit expenses, fund accounting expenses, pricing service expenses, expenses of non-investment related tax services, transfer agency expenses (excluding, in the case of Class I shares, any amounts paid for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries for the benefit of Class I shareholders), expenses of non-investment related legal services provided to the Funds by or at the direction of GMO, federal securities law filing expenses, printing expenses, state and federal registration fees and custody expenses.
With respect to High Yield Fund, GMO has contractually agreed to waive its fees with respect to and/or reimburse the Fund to the extent that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses (after applying all other contractual and voluntary expense limitation arrangements in effect at the time) exceed the following amounts for each class of shares, in each case representing the average daily net assets for the indicated class of shares: 0.55% for Class III shares; 0.50% for Class IV shares; 0.485% for Class V shares; 0.455% for Class VI shares; 0.55% for Class R6 shares; and 0.55% for Class I shares (each, an “Expense Cap”). Fees and expenses of the “non-interested” Trustees and legal counsel to the “non-interested” Trustees, investment-related costs (such as brokerage commissions, interest, and acquired fund fees and expenses), payments out of assets attributable to Class I shares for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries, taxes, litigation and indemnification expenses, judgments, and other extraordinary or non-recurring expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund’s business (“Excluded
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Expenses”), are excluded from the Expense Cap. GMO is permitted to recover from the Fund, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne or reimbursed pursuant to an Expense Cap (whether through reduction of its fees or otherwise) to the extent that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses (excluding Excluded Expenses) later fall below that Expense Cap or any lower expense limit in effect when GMO seeks to recover the expenses. The Fund, however, is not obligated to pay any such amount more than three years after GMO bore or reimbursed an expense. Any such recovery will not cause the Fund to exceed the Expense Caps set forth above or any lower expense limits in effect at the time GMO seeks to recover expenses.
For the year ended February 29, 2024, GMO did not recoup any previously recorded waivers and/or reimbursements.
On February 29, 2024, the waivers and/or reimbursements subject to possible future recoupment are as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Expiring the year ending February 28, 2025 | | | Expiring the year ending February 28, 2026 | | | Expiring the year ending February 28, 2027 | |
High Yield Fund, Class VI | | | — | | | $ | 30,232 | | | $ | 102,338 | |
High Yield Fund, Class I | | | — | | | | — | | | $ | 21 | |
GMO has contractually agreed to waive or reduce the Fund’s management fees and shareholder service fees to the extent necessary to offset the management fees and shareholder service fees paid to GMO that are directly or indirectly borne by the Fund or a class of shares of the Fund as a result of the Fund’s direct or indirect investments in other series of GMO Trust. Management fees and shareholder service fees will not be waived below zero.
For Opportunistic Income Fund and Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund, GMO has contractually agreed to waive its fees with respect to and/or reimburse Class I shares to the extent that amounts paid by the Fund out of net assets attributable to Class I shares for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries for the benefit of Class I shareholders exceed 0.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I shares.
For High Yield Fund, GMO has contractually agreed to waive its fees with respect to and/or reimburse Class I shares to the extent amounts paid out of net assets attributable to Class I shares for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries for the benefit of Class I shareholders exceed 0.04% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I shares.
These contractual waivers and reimbursements will continue through at least June 30, 2024 for each Fund unless the Funds’ Board of Trustees authorizes their modification or termination or reduces the fee rates paid to GMO under the Fund’s management contract or servicing and supplemental support agreement.
Sub-Transfer Agent/Recordkeeping Payments
Class III, IV, V, VI, and R6 shares are not subject to payments to third parties for sub-transfer agent, recordkeeping and other administrative services. GMO may, on a case-by-case basis, make payments for sub-transfer agent, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries for the benefit of shareholders of these classes. Any such payments are made by GMO out of its own resources and are not an additional charge to a Fund or the holders of Class III, IV, V, VI, or Class R6 shares. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing a financial intermediary to recommend a Fund over another investment.
Class I shares are subject to payments for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries for the benefit of holders of Class I shares through an account maintained by a third-party platform or intermediary. These services are not primarily intended to result in the sale of Fund shares but instead to provide ongoing services with respect to holders of Class I shares through a third-party platform or intermediary. Because payments for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services are paid out of a Fund’s Class I assets on an ongoing basis, over time they will increase the cost of an investment in Class I shares. In addition, GMO may, on a case-by-case basis, make payments for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries with respect to shareholders of Class I shares. Any such payments will be made by GMO out of its own resources and will not be an additional charge to a Fund or the holders of Class I shares. Any such payments will create a conflict of interest by influencing a financial intermediary to recommend a Fund over another investment.
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The Funds’ portion of the fees paid by the Trust to the Trust’s independent Trustees and their legal counsel and any agents unaffiliated with GMO during the year ended February 29, 2024 is shown in the table below and is included in the Statements of Operations.
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Fund Name | | Independent Trustees and their legal counsel ($) | |
Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | | 1,413 | |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | 145,421 | |
High Yield Fund | | | 10,517 | |
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | | 6,122 | |
Opportunistic Income Fund | | | 72,818 | |
U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 25,755 | |
Certain Funds incur fees and expenses indirectly as a shareholder in the underlying funds. For the year ended February 29, 2024, the Funds below had indirect fees and expenses greater than 0.01% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
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Fund Name | | Total Indirect Expense | |
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | | 0.117 | % |
The Funds are permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to other GMO Trust funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Trustees. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by a Fund from or to another GMO Trust fund complies with rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each transaction is effectuated at the current market price. During the year ended February 29, 2024, the Funds did not engage in these transactions.
6. | Purchases and sales of securities |
Cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and including GMO U.S. Treasury Fund, if applicable, for the year ended February 29, 2024 are noted in the table below:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Purchases ($) | | | Purchases ($) | | | Sales ($) | | | Sales ($) | |
| | U.S. Government | | | Investments (Non-U.S. | | | U.S. Government | | | Investments (Non-U.S. | |
Fund Name | | Securities | | | Government Securities) | | | Securities | | | Government Securities) | |
Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | — | | | | 488,616,061 | | | | 14,010,891 | | | | 1,201,526,223 | |
High Yield Fund | | | 19,654,111 | | | | 57,470,190 | | | | 52,321,889 | | | | 83,208,266 | |
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | | 331,542,002 | | | | 63,849,167 | | | | 338,596,219 | | | | 76,930,301 | |
Opportunistic Income Fund | | | 1,351,479,540 | | | | 473,175,415 | | | | 1,315,897,630 | | | | 353,705,479 | |
U.S. Treasury Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Included in the table above are cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities for in-kind transactions, excluding short-term investments, if any, in accordance with U.S. GAAP for the year ended February 29, 2024. In-kind purchases and sales of securities, including short-term investments, if any, and net realized gains/(losses) attributed to redemption in-kind transactions, if any, are noted in the table below:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund Name | | In-Kind Purchases ($) | | | In-Kind Sales ($) | | | Net realized gains/(losses) attributed to redemption in-kind transactions ($) | |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | — | | | | 230,967,102 | * | | | (62,558,050 | ) |
* | The redemption in-kind was redeemed by an affiliate. |
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In the normal course of business the Funds enter into contracts with third-party service providers that contain a variety of representations and warranties and that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as it involves possible future claims that may or may not be made against the Funds. Based on experience, GMO is of the view that the risk of loss to the Funds in connection with the Funds’ indemnification obligations is remote; however, there can be no assurance that such obligations will not result in material liabilities that adversely affect the Funds.
8. | Principal shareholders as of February 29, 2024 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Percentage of | | | |
| | | | | | outstanding shares of | | | |
| | Number of | | | | the Fund held by those | | | |
| | shareholders that held | | | | shareholders owning | | | |
| | more than 10% of the | | | | greater than 10% of the | | | |
| | outstanding shares of | | | | outstanding shares of | | | |
Fund Name | | the Fund | | | | the Fund | | | |
Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | 3# | | | | | 99.91 | % | | |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | 1 | | | | | 10.20 | % | | |
High Yield Fund | | 2‡ | | | | | 83.36 | % | | |
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | 2‡ | | | | | 75.03 | % | | |
Opportunistic Income Fund | | 2 | | | | | 52.40 | % | | |
U.S. Treasury Fund | | 3§ | | | | | 74.06 | % | | |
# | Two of the shareholders are other funds of the Trust. |
‡ | One of the shareholders is another fund of the Trust. |
§ | Three of the shareholders are other funds of the Trust. |
The Declaration of Trust permits each Fund to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest (without par value). Transactions in the Funds’ shares were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended February 29, 2024 | | | Year Ended February 28, 2023 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III:(a) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 20 | | | $ | 408 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Shares repurchased | | | (957 | ) | | | (18,844 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (937 | ) | | $ | (18,436 | ) | | | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,144,359 | | | $ | 20,987,190 | | | | 155,762 | | | $ | 3,316,859 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 82,688 | | | | 1,687,818 | | | | 7,321 | | | | 157,978 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (154,240 | ) | | | (3,186,055 | ) | | | (790,590 | ) | | | (17,266,124 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 1,072,807 | | | $ | 19,488,953 | | | | (627,507 | ) | | $ | (13,791,287 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended February 29, 2024 | | | Year Ended February 28, 2023 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 6,402,853 | | | $ | 120,449,845 | | | | 27,396,992 | | | $ | 489,332,221 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 5,822,525 | | | | 104,027,506 | | | | 5,278,003 | | | | 92,976,565 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (23,842,655 | ) | | | (441,183,158 | ) | | | (7,788,631 | ) | | | (149,032,722 | ) |
Purchase premiums | | | — | | | | 19,080 | | | | — | | | | 197,867 | |
Redemption fees | | | — | | | | 2,518,757 | | | | — | | | | 811,031 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (11,617,277 | ) | | $ | (214,167,970 | ) | | | 24,886,364 | | | $ | 434,284,962 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 14,812,246 | | | $ | 273,898,320 | | | | 18,090,621 | | | $ | 327,661,582 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 4,567,929 | | | | 81,427,664 | | | | 7,663,996 | | | | 134,759,630 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (34,931,798 | )(b) | | | (637,933,471 | )(b) | | | (31,422,672 | ) | | | (567,257,280 | ) |
Purchase premiums | | | — | | | | 17,928 | | | | — | | | | 329,215 | |
Redemption fees | | | — | | | | 1,907,412 | | | | — | | | | 1,390,018 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (15,551,623 | ) | | $ | (280,682,147 | ) | | | (5,668,055 | ) | | $ | (103,116,835 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 419,495 | | | $ | 7,690,236 | | | | 7,804,106 | | | $ | 150,598,679 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,305,429 | | | | 23,268,559 | | | | 5,224,631 | | | | 92,257,553 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (11,436,880 | ) | | | (206,026,593 | ) | | | (49,730,237 | )(c) | | | (871,796,301 | )(c) |
Purchase premiums | | | — | | | | 4,992 | | | | — | | | | 145,763 | |
Redemption fees | | | — | | | | 565,893 | | | | — | | | | 773,314 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (9,711,956 | ) | | $ | (174,496,913 | ) | | | (36,701,500 | ) | | $ | (628,020,992 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
High Yield Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 553,395 | | | $ | 9,505,515 | | | | 15,284,882 | | | $ | 267,516,111 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 381,368 | | | | 6,700,641 | | | | 1,134,916 | | | | 18,886,074 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (7,354,702 | ) | | | (125,865,983 | ) | | | (5,586,053 | ) | | | (98,691,785 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (6,419,939 | ) | | $ | (109,659,827 | ) | | | 10,833,745 | | | $ | 187,710,400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I:(d) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 5,267 | | | $ | 92,781 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 16 | | | | 281 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shares repurchased | | | (88 | ) | | | (1,499 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 5,195 | | | $ | 91,563 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 295,483 | | | $ | 5,000,000 | | | | 416,640 | | | $ | 6,870,403 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,883 | | | | 149,319 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (479,430 | ) | | | (7,877,718 | ) | | | (280 | ) | | | (4,800 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (183,947 | ) | | $ | (2,877,718 | ) | | | 425,243 | | | $ | 7,014,922 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended February 29, 2024 | | | Year Ended February 28, 2023 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 484,459 | | | $ | 8,215,674 | | | | 1,483,036 | | | $ | 26,065,009 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | 92,314 | | | | 1,559,194 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (2,149,061 | ) | | | (36,201,033 | ) | | | (2,350,022 | ) | | | (40,932,500 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (1,664,602 | ) | | $ | (27,985,359 | ) | | | (774,672 | ) | | $ | (13,308,297 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Opportunistic Income Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 977,147 | | | $ | 23,800,000 | | | | 1,794,231 | | | $ | 43,302,785 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 120,585 | | | | 2,873,308 | | | | 14,595 | | | | 353,815 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (193,616 | ) | | | (4,708,739 | ) | | | (293,945 | ) | | | (7,248,308 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 904,116 | | | $ | 21,964,569 | | | | 1,514,881 | | | $ | 36,408,292 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 566,577 | | | $ | 13,802,646 | | | | 5,356,095 | | | $ | 131,084,685 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 503,545 | | | | 12,016,839 | | | | 621,773 | | | | 15,001,411 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (6,964,017 | ) | | | (169,838,823 | ) | | | (4,501,883 | ) | | | (110,825,799 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (5,893,895 | ) | | $ | (144,019,338 | ) | | | 1,475,985 | | | $ | 35,260,297 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,086,570 | | | $ | 26,250,816 | | | | 3,049,542 | | | $ | 76,297,993 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 191,058 | | | | 4,539,110 | | | | 171,371 | | | | 4,129,997 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (1,571,156 | ) | | | (38,188,449 | ) | | | (1,468,340 | ) | | | (35,958,528 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (293,528 | ) | | $ | (7,398,523 | ) | | | 1,752,573 | | | $ | 44,469,462 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 27,127,888 | | | $ | 653,930,917 | | | | 8,137,722 | | | $ | 196,826,521 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,791,444 | | | | 42,616,852 | | | | 628,046 | | | | 15,108,991 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (10,770,404 | ) | | | (260,241,874 | ) | | | (5,221,139 | ) | | | (128,235,546 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 18,148,928 | | | $ | 436,305,895 | | | | 3,544,629 | | | $ | 83,699,966 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Core Class: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 803,911,414 | | | $ | 4,018,078,460 | | | | 498,976,199 | | | $ | 2,489,337,437 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,040,739 | | | | 5,202,810 | | | | 426,512 | | | | 2,126,219 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (776,971,121 | ) | | | (3,883,166,057 | ) | | | (468,958,957 | ) | | | (2,339,411,314 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 27,981,032 | | | $ | 140,115,213 | | | | 30,443,754 | | | $ | 152,052,342 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Class III liquidated on August 28, 2023. |
(b) | 12,711,453 shares and $230,967,102 were redeemed in-kind by an affiliate. |
(c) | 29,602,866 shares and $515,977,959 were redeemed in-kind by an affiliate. |
(d) | The period under the heading “Year Ended February 29, 2024” represents the period from April 13, 2023 (commencement of operations) through February 29, 2024. |
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10. | Investments in affiliated companies and other Funds of the Trust |
An affiliated company for the purposes of this disclosure is a company in which a Fund has or had direct ownership of at least 5% of the issuer’s voting securities or an investment in other funds of GMO Trust. A summary of the Funds’ transactions involving companies that are or were affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2024 is set forth below:
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Affiliate | | Value, beginning of period | | | Purchases | | | Sales Proceeds | | | Dividend Income | | | Distributions of Realized Gains | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Net Increase/ Decrease in Unrealized Appreciation/ Depreciation
| | | Value, end of period | |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bona Fide Investment Holdings II LLC | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,300,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,161,563 | | | $ | 12,461,563 | |
Bona Fide Investments Feeder LLC | | | — | # | | | — | | | | 7,020,607 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,338,837 | | | | 218,894 | | | | 908,969 | |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 67,529,288 | | | | — | | | | 67,584,457 | | | | 1,101,569 | | | | — | | | | (176,570 | ) | | | 231,739 | | | | — | |
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Totals | | $ | 67,529,288 | | | $ | 9,300,000 | | | $ | 74,605,064 | | | $ | 1,101,569 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,162,267 | | | $ | 3,612,196 | | | $ | 13,370,532 | |
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Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund, Class VI | | $ | 4,374,928 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 382,985 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (526,554 | ) | | $ | 848,879 | | | $ | 3,697,253 | |
GMO Opportunistic Income Fund, Class VI | | | 23,494,304 | | | | — | | | | 9,200,000 | | | | 1,091,738 | | | | — | | | | (580,017 | ) | | | 746,116 | | | | 14,460,403 | |
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Totals | | $ | 27,869,232 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,200,000 | | | $ | 1,474,723 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,106,571 | ) | | $ | 1,594,995 | | | $ | 18,157,656 | |
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Opportunistic Income Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | $ | 10,894,378 | | | $ | 700,000 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 574,261 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 21,833 | | | $ | 11,616,211 | |
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# | Security was not an affiliate at the beginning of the period. |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of GMO Trust and Shareholders of GMO Asset Allocation Bond Fund, GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund, GMO High Yield Fund, GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund, GMO Opportunistic Income Fund, and GMO U.S. Treasury Fund
Opinions on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of GMO Asset Allocation Bond Fund, GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund, GMO High Yield Fund, GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund, GMO Opportunistic Income Fund, and GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (six of the funds constituting GMO Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of February 29, 2024, the related statements of operations for the year ended February 29, 2024, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended February 29, 2024, the statement of cash flows for GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund for the year ended February 29, 2024, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of February 29, 2024, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period ended February 29, 2024, the statement of cash flows of GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund for the year ended February 29, 2024 and each of the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinions
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of February 29, 2024 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, MA
April 25, 2024
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the GMO mutual funds complex since 1985.
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GMO Trust Funds
Fund Expenses
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
Expense Examples: The following information is in relation to expenses for the six month period ended February 29, 2024.
As a shareholder of the Funds, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including purchase premium and redemption fees, if applicable; and (2) ongoing costs, including direct and/or indirect management fees, direct and/or indirect shareholder services fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is 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, September 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024.
Actual Expenses
This section of the table for each class below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, a $10,000,000 account value divided by $1,000 = 10,000), then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
This section of the table for each class below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds with other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as purchase premium and redemption fees. Therefore, this section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| | Beginning Account Value September 1, 2023 | | | Ending Account Value February 29, 2024 | | | Expenses Paid During the Period* | | | Beginning Account Value September 1, 2023 | | | Ending Account Value February 29, 2024 | | | Expenses Paid During the Period* | | | Annualized Expense Ratio | |
Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,005.60 | | | $ | 1.80 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,023.07 | | | $ | 1.81 | | | | 0.36 | % |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,115.90 | | | $ | 3.21 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.83 | | | $ | 3.07 | | | | 0.61 | % |
Class IV | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,115.90 | | | $ | 2.89 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.13 | | | $ | 2.77 | | | | 0.55 | % |
Class VI | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,116.30 | | | $ | 2.68 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.33 | | | $ | 2.56 | | | | 0.51 | % |
High Yield Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,063.30 | | | $ | 2.36 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.58 | | | $ | 2.31 | | | | 0.46 | % |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,062.80 | | | $ | 3.08 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.88 | | | $ | 3.02 | | | | 0.60 | % |
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.00 | | | $ | 2.21 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.68 | | | $ | 2.21 | | | | 0.44 | % |
Class IV | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.50 | | | $ | 1.96 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.92 | | | $ | 1.96 | | | | 0.39 | % |
Opportunistic Income Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,034.80 | | | $ | 2.93 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.98 | | | $ | 2.92 | | | | 0.58 | % |
Class VI | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,035.40 | | | $ | 2.43 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.48 | | | $ | 2.41 | | | | 0.48 | % |
Class R6 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,034.80 | | | $ | 2.93 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.98 | | | $ | 2.92 | | | | 0.58 | % |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,034.50 | | | $ | 3.39 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.53 | | | $ | 3.37 | | | | 0.67 | % |
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GMO Trust Funds
Fund Expenses — (Continued)
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
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| | Beginning Account Value September 1, 2023 | | | Ending Account Value February 29, 2024 | | | Expenses Paid During the Period* | | | Beginning Account Value September 1, 2023 | | | Ending Account Value February 29, 2024 | | | Expenses Paid During the Period* | | | Annualized Expense Ratio | |
U.S. Treasury Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Core Class | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,026.70 | | | $ | 0.45 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,024.42 | | | $ | 0.45 | | | | 0.09 | % |
* | Expenses are calculated using each class’s annualized net expense ratio (including indirect expenses incurred) for the six months ended February 29, 2024, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 days in the period, divided by 366 days in the year. |
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GMO Trust Funds
Tax Information for the Tax Year Ended February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
The following information is being provided in order to meet reporting requirements set forth by the Code and/or to meet state-specific requirements. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.
With respect to distributions paid, the Funds designate the following amounts (or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable) for the fiscal year-ended February 29, 2024:
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Fund Name | | U.S. Government Obligation Income(1)(2) | | | Interest- Related Dividend Income ($)(3) | | | Short-Term Capital Gain Dividends ($)(3) | | | Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions ($) | | | Code Section 163(j) Interest-Related Dividend Income ($)(4) | |
Asset Allocation Bond Fund | | | 20.28 | % | | | 1,224,541 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Emerging Country Debt Fund | | | — | | | | 4,360,529 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
High Yield Fund | | | 43.38 | % | | | 4,582,264 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Opportunistic Income Fund | | | 5.57 | % | | | 68,542,240 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 72.65 | % | | | 24,040,453 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 24,040,453 | |
(1) | Presented as a percentage of net investment income and short-term capital gain distributions paid, if any. |
(2) | All or a portion of these amounts may be exempt from taxation at the state level. |
(3) | These amounts are generally exempt from U.S. withholding taxes for non-U.S. shareholders, provided certain conditions are satisfied by both the Funds and the Funds’ shareholders. If applicable, interest-related dividend amounts may include short-term capital gain distributions received from underlying funds. |
(4) | The Funds hereby designate the above business interest-related dividend income pursuant to Section 163(j) of the Code and the regulations. |
In early 2025, the Funds will notify applicable shareholders of amounts for use in preparing 2024 U.S. federal income tax forms.
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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited)
The following tables present information regarding each Trustee and officer of the Trust as of February 29, 2024. Each Trustee’s and officer’s year of birth (“YOB”) is set forth after his or her name. Unless otherwise noted, (i) each Trustee and officer has engaged in the principal occupation(s) noted in the table for at least the most recent five years, although not necessarily in the same capacity, and (ii) the address of each Trustee and officer is c/o GMO Trust, 53 State Street, Suite 3300, Boston, MA 02109. Each Trustee serves in office until the earlier of (a) the election and qualification of a successor at the next meeting of shareholders called to elect Trustees or (b) the Trustee dies, resigns, or is removed as provided in the Trust’s governing documents. Each of the Trustees of the Trust, other than Ms. Santoro, is not an “interested person” of the Trust, as such term is used in the 1940 Act (each, an “Independent Trustee”). Because the Funds do not hold annual meetings of shareholders, each Trustee will hold office for an indeterminate period. Each officer serves in office until his or her successor is elected and determined to be qualified to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the office, or until the officer resigns or is removed from office.
Independent Trustees
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen | | Other Directorships Held in the Past Five Years |
Donald W. Glazer YOB: 1944 | | Chairman of the Board of Trustees | | Chairman of the Board of Trustees since March 2005; Lead Independent Trustee (September 2004 – March 2005); Trustee since December 2000. | | Consultant – Law and Business; Author of Legal Treatises. | | 31 | | Director, BeiGene Ltd. (biotech). |
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Peter Tufano YOB: 1957 | | Trustee | | Since December 2008. | | Peter Moores Professor of Finance (July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2022) and Peter Moores Dean and Professor of Finance (July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2021) University of Oxford, Said Business School; Baker Foundation Professor, Harvard Business School (since July 1, 2022). | | 31 | | None |
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Paul Braverman YOB: 1949 | | Trustee | | Since March 2010. | | Retired | | 31 | | Trustee of HIMCO Variable Insurance Trust (27 Portfolios) (April 2014 – April 2019). |
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Interested Trustee and Officer
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen | | Other Directorships Held in the Past Five Years |
Dina Santoro1 YOB: 1973 | | Trustee; President of the Trust | | Trustee and President since February 2023. | | Chief Operating Officer, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (February 2023 – Present); President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, Voya Investments, LLC, Voya Capital, LLC, and Voya Funds Services, LLC (September 2022 – December 2022); Director and Senior Vice President, Voya Investments Distributor, LLC (April 2018 –December 2022); Chief Operating Officer, Voya Investment Management (January 2022 – December 2022); Senior Managing Director, Head of Product and Marketing Strategy, Voya Investment Management (September 2017-December 2022). Formerly, President and Director, Voya Investments, LLC and Voya Capital, LLC (March 2018-September 2022); Director, Voya Funds Services, LLC (March 2018-September 2022). | | 31 | | Voya Separate Portfolios Trust (July 2018 – December 2022). |
1 | Ms. Santoro is an “interested person” of the Trust, as such term is used in the 1940 Act (as “Interested Trustee”), by virtue of her positions with the Trust and GMO indicated in the table above. |
Officers
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years* |
Dina Santoro YOB: 1973 | | Trustee; President of the Trust | | Trustee and President since February 2023. | | Chief Operating Officer, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (February 2023 – Present); President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, Voya Investments, LLC, Voya Capital, LLC, and Voya Funds Services, LLC (September 2022 – December 2022); Director and Senior Vice President, Voya Investments Distributor, LLC (April 2018 – December 2022); Chief Operating Officer, Voya Investment Management (January 2022 – December 2022); Senior Managing Director, Head of Product and Marketing Strategy, Voya Investment Management (September 2017 - December 2022). Formerly, President and Director, Voya Investments, LLC and Voya Capital, LLC (March 2018 - September 2022); Director, Voya Funds Services, LLC (March 2018 - September 2022). |
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Tara Pari YOB: 1976 | | Chief Executive Officer | | Chief Executive Officer since November 2020. | | Head of Fund Reporting, Risk and Controls and Proxy Voting (October 2021 - present), Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC; Risk and Controls, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (September 2004 – November 2020); Head of Fund Reporting and Risk and Controls, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (November 2020 – present). |
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years* |
Betty Maganzini YOB: 1972 | | Treasurer, Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Financial Officer | | Treasurer, Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Financial Officer since September 2018; Assistant Treasurer, September 2013 – September 2018. | | Fund Administrator, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (July 2010 – present). |
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Susan Saw YOB: 1981 | | Assistant Treasurer | | Since September 2019. | | Fund Administrator, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (March 2011 – present). |
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John L. Nasrah YOB: 1977 | | Assistant Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer | | Since March 2007. | | Head of Tax, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (November 2020 - present); Head of Fund Tax, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (2018 - 2020). |
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Cathy Tao YOB: 1974 | | Assistant Treasurer | | Since September 2016. | | Fund Administrator, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (October 2007 – present). |
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Devin Kelly YOB: 1984 | | Assistant Treasurer | | Since June 2020. | | Fund Administrator, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (October 2012 – present). |
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Brian Kadehjian YOB: 1974 | | Assistant Treasurer and Treasury Officer | | Assistant Treasurer since February 2015; Treasury Officer since September 2013. | | Treasury and Payables Manager, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (November 2020 – present); Fund Administrator, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (April 2002 – November 2020). |
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Douglas Y. Charton YOB: 1982 | | Chief Legal Officer, Vice President-Law and Clerk | | Since August 2015. | | Legal Counsel, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (July 2015 – present). |
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Megan Bunting YOB: 1978 | | Vice President and Assistant Clerk | | Since September 2013. | | Legal Counsel, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (September 2006 – present). |
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Kevin O’Brien YOB: 1985 | | Vice President and Assistant Clerk | | Since March 2016. | | Legal Counsel, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (February 2015 – present). |
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Gregory L. Pottle YOB: 1971 | | Chief Compliance Officer | | Chief Compliance Officer since May 2015; Vice President and Assistant Clerk, November 2006 – November 2015. | | Chief Compliance Officer, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (May 2015 – present). |
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Kelly Butler YOB: 1974 | | Anti-Money Laundering Officer | | Since March 2020. | | Compliance Manager (March 2016 – present); Compliance Specialist, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (November 2007 – March 2016). |
* | Each officer of the Trust may also serve as an officer and/or director of certain pooled investment vehicles of which GMO or an affiliate of GMO serves as the investment adviser. |
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AR-022924-FI
GMO Trust
Annual Report
February 29, 2024
Alternative Allocation Fund
Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund
Benchmark-Free Fund
Global Asset Allocation Fund
Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund
Global Equity Allocation Fund
Implementation Fund
International Developed Equity Allocation Fund
International Equity Allocation Fund
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund
For a free copy of the Funds’ proxy voting guidelines, shareholders may call 1-617-346-7646 (collect), visit GMO’s website at www.gmo.com or visit the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 will be available without charge on GMO’s website at www.gmo.com and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov no later than August 31 of each year.
The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarter of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT which is available on the Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. The Funds have a policy with respect to disclosure of portfolio holdings under which they may also make a complete schedule of portfolio holdings available on GMO’s website at www.gmo.com.
This report is prepared for the general information of shareholders. It is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by a prospectus for the GMO Trust, which contains a complete discussion of the risks associated with an investment in these Funds and other important information. The GMO Trust prospectus can be obtained at www.gmo.com. The GMO Trust Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees of GMO Trust and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-617-346-7646 (collect).
An investment in the Funds is subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal amount invested. There can be no assurance that the Funds will achieve their stated investment objectives. Please see the Funds’ prospectus regarding specific principal risks for each Fund. General risks may include: market risk-equities, management and operational risk, market risk-asset backed securities, credit risk, non-U.S. investment risk, small company risk and derivatives risk.
The Funds are distributed by Funds Distributor LLC. Funds Distributor LLC is not affiliated with GMO.
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GMO Alternative Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Asset Allocation team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Although GMO does not manage the Fund to, or control the Fund’s risk relative to, any securities index or securities benchmark, a discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to the FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index is included for comparative purposes only.
Class VI shares of GMO Alternative Allocation Fund returned +4.68% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +5.45% for the FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index.
The three largest exposures in the Fund had mixed results. Event-Driven had a very solid year and was the biggest contributor to total Fund returns. Equity Dislocation, which is broadly 100% long cheap global Value and 100% short expensive global Growth, had an essentially flat year, which was a reasonable result in a challenging environment for Value. Systematic Global Macro had a tougher year and was the biggest detractor from total Fund returns. Despite being smaller positions, strong performance from Put Selling and the Asset Allocation Long/Short strategy allowed them to contribute nicely to total returns, while the Fixed Income Absolute Return strategy and the combined credit strategies had modest impact.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO Alternative Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $300,000,000 Investment in
GMO Alternative Allocation Fund Class VI Shares and the FTSE 3-Month Treasury Bill Index
As of February 29, 2024
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| | Average Annual Total Returns | |
| | 1 Year | | | Since Inception | |
Class VI | | | 4.68 | % | | | 5/1/19 | | | | 1.37 | % |
Class R6 | | | 4.60 | % | | | 7/31/20 | | | | 2.13 | % |
Class I | | | 4.38 | % | | | 9/4/19 | | | | 1.01 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
For Class VI, R6 and I the gross expense ratio of 1.79%, 1.96% and 2.07%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 1.44%, 1.61% and 1.70% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO Alternative Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Investment Concentration Summary(a)
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
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Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 66.6 | % |
Debt Obligations | | | 45.1 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 36.9 | |
Investment Funds | | | 1.3 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 0.7 | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | 0.6 | |
Rights/Warrants | | | 0.2 | |
Purchased Options | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Written Options | | | (0.2 | ) |
Swap Contracts | | | (0.5 | ) |
Futures Contracts | | | (0.6 | ) |
Securities Sold Short | | | (51.9 | ) |
Other | | | 1.8 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | Debt Obligations as a % of Total Net Assets | |
Australia | | | 6.7 | % |
United Kingdom | | | 2.7 | |
Other Developed | | | 0.2 | ‡ |
Euro Region | | | (1.4 | )§ |
Sweden | | | (4.8 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 3.4 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | Equity Investments as a % | |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | of Total Net Assets | |
United States | | | 19.4 | % |
Japan | | | 8.8 | |
Other Emerging | | | 3.6 | † |
Other Developed | | | 1.1 | ‡ |
Ireland | | | (1.6 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 31.3 | % |
| | | | |
(a) | GMO Alternative Allocation SPC Ltd. is a 100% owned subsidiary of GMO Alternative Allocation Fund. As such, the holdings of GMO Alternative Allocation SPC Ltd. have been included with GMO Alternative Allocation Fund. |
& | The table incorporates aggregate indirect asset class exposure associated with investments in other funds of GMO Trust (“underlying funds”). Derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table incorporates aggregate indirect country exposure associated with investments in the underlying funds. The table excludes short-term investments. The table includes exposure through the use of certain derivative financial instruments and excludes exposure through certain currency linked derivatives such as forward currency contracts and currency options. The table is based on duration adjusted net exposures (both investments and derivatives), taking into account the market value of securities and the notional amounts of swaps and other derivative financial instruments. Duration is based on GMO’s models. The greater the duration of a bond, the greater its contribution to the concentration percentage. Credit default swap exposures are factored into the duration-adjusted exposure using the reference security and applying the same methodology to that security. The table is not normalized, thus, due to the exclusions listed above and negative exposures, which may be attributable to derivatives or short sales, if any, the tables may not total to 100%. |
‡ | “Other Developed” is comprised of developed countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Total Net Assets. |
§ | “Euro Region” is comprised of derivative financial instruments attributed to the Eurozone and not a particular country. |
† | “Other Emerging” is comprised of emerging countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Total Net Assets. |
5
GMO Alternative Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 65.1% | | | | |
| | | | Australia — 1.1% | | | | |
| 18,432 | | | Altium Ltd. (a) | | | 778,714 | |
| 22,701 | | | BlueScope Steel Ltd. | | | 337,575 | |
| 29,925 | | | Brambles Ltd. (a) | | | 293,833 | |
| 47,960 | | | GPT Group – (REIT) (a) | | | 135,641 | |
| 114,291 | | | Mirvac Group – (REIT) (a) | | | 162,105 | |
| 71,129 | | | Scentre Group – (REIT) (a) | | | 143,955 | |
| 54,718 | | | Stockland – (REIT) (a) | | | 159,876 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Australia | | | 2,011,699 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Belgium — 0.5% | | | | |
| 8,168 | | | Ageas SA (a) | | | 347,137 | |
| 488 | | | Sofina SA (a) | | | 111,693 | |
| 4,348 | | | UCB SA | | | 501,670 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Belgium | | | 960,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Canada — 1.4% | | | | |
| 4,300 | | | Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. (a) | | | 266,685 | |
| 3,100 | | | Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. – Class A (a) | | | 315,448 | |
| 600 | | | CGI, Inc. * (a) | | | 68,889 | |
| 1,400 | | | iA Financial Corp., Inc. (a) | | | 86,817 | |
| 1,600 | | | Magna International, Inc. (a) | | | 88,161 | |
| 12,100 | | | Manulife Financial Corp. (a) (b) | | | 287,254 | |
| 8,800 | | | Manulife Financial Corp. (a) (b) | | | 208,855 | |
| 3,200 | | | Onex Corp. (a) | | | 238,311 | |
| 9,800 | | | Quebecor, Inc. – Class B (a) | | | 229,195 | |
| 176,256 | | | Resolute Forest Products, Inc. * (c) | | | 352,512 | |
| 3,900 | | | West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (b) | | | 313,862 | |
| 1,214 | | | West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (b) | | | 97,727 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Canada | | | 2,553,716 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | China — 0.9% | | | | |
| 111,000 | | | Bank of Communications Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 72,721 | |
| 17,500 | | | Beijing Enterprises Holdings Ltd. | | | 65,832 | |
| 399,000 | | | China Construction Bank Corp. – Class H | | | 247,442 | |
| 41,000 | | | China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. | | | 60,549 | |
| 212,000 | | | China Railway Group Ltd. – Class H | | | 103,263 | |
| 308,000 | | | China Zhongwang Holdings Ltd. * (d) | | | — | |
| 146,000 | | | CITIC Ltd. | | | 146,872 | |
| 46,500 | | | COSCO Shipping Holdings Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 50,059 | |
| 80,000 | | | Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 34,221 | |
| 13,000 | | | Kingboard Holdings Ltd. | | | 25,499 | |
| 8,500 | | | Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 13,669 | |
| 6,000 | | | Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 16,791 | |
| 266,762 | | | Vinda International Holdings Ltd. (a) | | | 790,029 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total China | | | 1,626,947 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Denmark — 0.6% | | | | |
| 68 | | | AP Moller - Maersk AS – Class A (a) | | | 92,369 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Denmark — continued | | | | |
| 162 | | | AP Moller - Maersk AS – Class B (a) | | | 229,901 | |
| 15,621 | | | Danske Bank AS | | | 459,572 | |
| 348 | | | Genmab AS * | | | 96,682 | |
| 573 | | | Pandora AS (a) | | | 92,666 | |
| 655 | | | ROCKWOOL AS – B Shares | | | 209,633 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Denmark | | | 1,180,823 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finland — 0.3% | | | | |
| 111,334 | | | Nokia OYJ (a) | | | 392,463 | |
| 8,951 | | | Stora Enso OYJ – R Shares | | | 113,173 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Finland | | | 505,636 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | France — 0.8% | | | | |
| 14,786 | | | ArcelorMittal SA | | | 385,698 | |
| 1,614 | | | BNP Paribas SA (a) | | | 96,872 | |
| 496 | | | Cie de Saint-Gobain SA (a) | | | 38,237 | |
| 955 | | | Publicis Groupe SA (a) | | | 101,044 | |
| 8,878 | | | Renault SA (a) | | | 370,688 | |
| 13,520 | | | Societe Generale SA (a) | | | 328,342 | |
| 2,132 | | | STMicroelectronics NV - NY Shares | | | 97,262 | |
| 11,885 | | | Vivendi SE (a) | | | 132,811 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total France | | | 1,550,954 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Germany — 0.2% | | | | |
| 1,772 | | | Continental AG (a) | | | 142,141 | |
| 2,017 | | | Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA (a) | | | 56,486 | |
| 3,326 | | | Mercedes-Benz Group AG (a) | | | 265,032 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Germany | | | 463,659 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Hong Kong — 0.1% | | | | |
| 9,500 | | | Orient Overseas International Ltd. (a) | | | 147,111 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | India — 0.5% | | | | |
| 5,219 | | | Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. | | | 38,152 | |
| 84,682 | | | GAIL India Ltd. | | | 186,488 | |
| 8,461 | | | Hindalco Industries Ltd. | | | 51,594 | |
| 27,760 | | | Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd. | | | 172,535 | |
| 113,623 | | | Indian Oil Corp. Ltd. | | | 228,638 | |
| 88,455 | | | Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd. | | | 282,473 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total India | | | 959,880 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Israel — 0.3% | | | | |
| 420 | | | Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. * (e) | | | 67,376 | |
| 34,267 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Sponsored ADR* | | | 450,611 | |
| 4,074 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. * | | | 53,545 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Israel | | | 571,532 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Italy — 0.4% | | | | |
| 3,967 | | | Leonardo SpA | | | 84,815 | |
| 19,900 | | | Stellantis NV (a) | | | 520,576 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 6 |
GMO Alternative Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Italy — continued | | | | |
| 646,847 | | | Telecom Italia SpA * (a) | | | 194,473 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Italy | | | 799,864 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Japan — 11.1% | | | | |
| 10,500 | | | Amano Corp. (a) | | | 257,236 | |
| 4,000 | | | Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (a) | | | 49,785 | |
| 17,500 | | | Credit Saison Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 340,430 | |
| 14,100 | | | Daiwabo Holdings Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 247,205 | |
| 20,300 | | | Denka Co. Ltd. | | | 332,970 | |
| 8,300 | | | EXEO Group, Inc. | | | 174,492 | |
| 19,300 | | | Fuji Corp. | | | 332,437 | |
| 7,100 | | | FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. (a) | | | 452,246 | |
| 26,900 | | | Fujikura Ltd. | | | 329,175 | |
| 200 | | | Fujitsu Ltd. (a) | | | 31,254 | |
| 25,200 | | | H.U. Group Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 431,621 | |
| 39,900 | | | Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 474,114 | |
| 29,600 | | | Inpex Corp. (a) | | | 394,530 | |
| 24,900 | | | Isuzu Motors Ltd. (a) | | | 355,296 | |
| 10,800 | | | ITOCHU Corp. (a) | | | 469,162 | |
| 102,724 | | | JSR Corp. | | | 2,759,952 | |
| 25,800 | | | Kanematsu Corp. | | | 411,673 | |
| 3,400 | | | Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (a) | | | 43,482 | |
| 5,300 | | | Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. (a) | | | 252,974 | |
| 21,500 | | | Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 298,896 | |
| 7,100 | | | Kyudenko Corp. | | | 276,193 | |
| 9,500 | | | Maruichi Steel Tube Ltd. | | | 248,684 | |
| 30,600 | | | Mitsubishi Electric Corp. (a) | | | 487,396 | |
| 12,600 | | | Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. (a) | | | 431,499 | |
| 12,200 | | | Morinaga & Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 218,703 | |
| 5,300 | | | MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 264,853 | |
| 7,800 | | | NEC Corp. (a) | | | 526,478 | |
| 12,900 | | | NH Foods Ltd. (a) | | | 450,865 | |
| 13,200 | | | Nippon Yusen KK (a) | | | 420,373 | |
| 5,200 | | | Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 20,486 | |
| 7,800 | | | Panasonic Holdings Corp. (a) | | | 73,738 | |
| 48,700 | | | Penta-Ocean Construction Co. Ltd. | | | 252,307 | |
| 8,500 | | | Renesas Electronics Corp. (a) | | | 140,446 | |
| 21,900 | | | Rohm Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 373,104 | |
| 7,300 | | | Sankyu, Inc. (a) | | | 258,130 | |
| 17,300 | | | Sekisui House Ltd. (a) | | | 385,369 | |
| 63,095 | | | Shinko Electric Industries Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 2,290,731 | |
| 3,600 | | | Shionogi & Co. Ltd. | | | 179,233 | |
| 19,000 | | | Stanley Electric Co. Ltd. | | | 325,724 | |
| 10,800 | | | Subaru Corp. (a) | | | 244,359 | |
| 31,200 | | | SUMCO Corp. (a) | | | 489,648 | |
| 20,600 | | | Sumitomo Corp. | | | 483,604 | |
| 8,200 | | | Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (a) | | | 456,859 | |
| 16,600 | | | Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. | | | 336,370 | |
| 28,000 | | | T&D Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 487,324 | |
| 3,900 | | | TDK Corp. (a) | | | 203,334 | |
| 19,500 | | | THK Co. Ltd. | | | 429,745 | |
| 36,000 | | | Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd. | | | 237,490 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Japan — continued | | | | |
| 71,600 | | | Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings, Inc. * (a) | | | 387,341 | |
| 6,500 | | | Tosoh Corp. | | | 88,573 | |
| 3,100 | | | Toyota Industries Corp. (a) | | | 308,893 | |
| 800 | | | Toyota Tsusho Corp. | | | 51,827 | |
| 9,400 | | | Yamaha Corp. (a) | | | 205,568 | |
| 21,300 | | | Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. | | | 190,962 | |
| 6,500 | | | Zenkoku Hosho Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 238,565 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Japan | | | 20,903,704 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Netherlands — 1.1% | | | | |
| 19,140 | | | Aegon Ltd. (a) | | | 115,035 | |
| 4,845 | | | AerCap Holdings NV * (e) | | | 373,937 | |
| 3,938 | | | EXOR NV (a) | | | 425,367 | |
| 25,398 | | | ING Groep NV (a) | | | 349,523 | |
| 991 | | | JDE Peet’s NV (a) | | | 22,630 | |
| 10,440 | | | Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (a) | | | 310,923 | |
| 17,812 | | | Koninklijke Philips NV (a) | | | 358,863 | |
| 1,225 | | | Prosus NV | | | 35,780 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Netherlands | | | 1,992,058 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | New Zealand — 0.0% | | | | |
| 16,693 | | | Meridian Energy Ltd. (a) | | | 60,784 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Norway — 0.2% | | | | |
| 12,522 | | | Equinor ASA (a) | | | 308,527 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Poland — 0.2% | | | | |
| 20,840 | | | ORLEN SA | | | 323,714 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Portugal — 0.0% | | | | |
| 6,129 | | | EDP - Energias de Portugal SA | | | 24,408 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | South Africa — 0.1% | | | | |
| 10,709 | | | Bidvest Group Ltd. | | | 130,690 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | South Korea — 0.8% | | | | |
| 1,471 | | | GS Holdings Corp. | | | 53,098 | |
| 120 | | | Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd. | | | 21,888 | |
| 664 | | | Hyundai Motor Co. | | | 125,010 | |
| 5,200 | | | Kia Corp. * | | | 486,969 | |
| 1,661 | | | LG Corp. | | | 116,916 | |
| 3,933 | | | LG Electronics, Inc. | | | 281,161 | |
| 59 | | | POSCO Holdings, Inc. | | | 19,175 | |
| 3,305 | | | POSCO Holdings, Inc. Sponsored ADR (a) (e) | | | 267,143 | |
| 4,022 | | | SK Square Co. Ltd. * | | | 211,045 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total South Korea | | | 1,582,405 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Spain — 0.5% | | | | |
| 45,390 | | | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA (a) | | | 452,732 | |
| 108,576 | | | Banco Santander SA (a) | | | 452,489 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Spain | | | 905,221 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
7 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Alternative Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Sweden — 0.5% | | | | |
| 44,077 | | | Fastighets AB Balder – B Shares* (a) | | | 274,133 | |
| 19,223 | | | Investor AB – B Shares (a) | | | 483,636 | |
| 2,403 | | | Securitas AB – B Shares (a) | | | 25,848 | |
| 6,376 | | | Skanska AB – B Shares | | | 117,672 | |
| 5,685 | | | Volvo Car AB – Class B* (a) | | | 20,788 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Sweden | | | 922,077 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Switzerland — 0.4% | | | | |
| 8,467 | | | Adecco Group AG (Registered) (a) | | | 339,421 | |
| 1,448 | | | Roche Holding AG – Genusschein | | | 378,595 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Switzerland | | | 718,016 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Taiwan — 0.6% | | | | |
| 15,800 | | | Silicon Motion Technology Corp. ADR (a) (f) | | | 1,118,482 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Thailand — 0.2% | | | | |
| 63,800 | | | Kasikornbank PCL NVDR | | | 218,937 | |
| 512,800 | | | Krung Thai Bank PCL NVDR | | | 230,148 | |
| 7,600 | | | Thai Oil PCL NVDR | | | 11,866 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Thailand | | | 460,951 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Turkey — 0.1% | | | | |
| 17,699 | | | KOC Holding AS | | | 95,252 | |
| 254,095 | | | Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS | | | 187,519 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Turkey | | | 282,771 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Kingdom — 2.5% | | | | |
| 14,248 | | | 3i Group PLC (a) | | | 445,151 | |
| 4,033 | | | Berkeley Group Holdings PLC (a) | | | 236,951 | |
| 239,284 | | | BT Group PLC (a) | | | 315,848 | |
| 5,056 | | | Coca-Cola HBC AG (a) | | | 157,612 | |
| 77,864 | | | Kingfisher PLC (a) | | | 230,913 | |
| 143,582 | | | Liberty Global Ltd. – Class A* (a) | | | 2,512,685 | |
| 2,157 | | | Shell PLC ADR (a) | | | 135,525 | |
| 95,202 | | | Taylor Wimpey PLC (a) | | | 165,913 | |
| 3,667 | | | Unilever PLC Sponsored ADR (a) | | | 179,573 | |
| 42,514 | | | Vodafone Group PLC Sponsored ADR (a) | | | 380,075 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United Kingdom | | | 4,760,246 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United States — 39.7% | | | | |
| 4,333 | | | 3M Co. (a) (e) | | | 399,156 | |
| 6,500 | | | AAON, Inc. (e) | | | 545,870 | |
| 8,342 | | | Acushnet Holdings Corp. (e) | | | 537,392 | |
| 344 | | | Akamai Technologies, Inc. * (e) | | | 38,156 | |
| 221,952 | | | Albertsons Cos., Inc. – Class A (a) | | | 4,501,187 | |
| 2,056 | | | Allegion PLC (e) | | | 262,901 | |
| 11,548 | | | Ally Financial, Inc. (a) | | | 427,161 | |
| 1,117 | | | Alphabet, Inc. – Class A* (a) | | | 154,660 | |
| 1,456 | | | Alphabet, Inc. – Class C* (e) | | | 203,520 | |
| 3,200 | | | AptarGroup, Inc. | | | 449,472 | |
| 2,156 | | | ArcBest Corp. (e) | | | 308,006 | |
| 527 | | | Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (e) | | | 27,989 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| 3,790 | | | ASGN, Inc. * (a) | | | 376,423 | |
| 685 | | | Aspen Technology, Inc. * (e) | | | 132,815 | |
| 1,414 | | | Atkore, Inc. (e) | | | 239,532 | |
| 3,638 | | | Axcelis Technologies, Inc. * (a) | | | 409,893 | |
| 23,225 | | | Axonics, Inc. * (a) | | | 1,577,906 | |
| 2,387 | | | Balchem Corp. (e) | | | 375,213 | |
| 1,255 | | | Best Buy Co., Inc. (e) | | | 101,504 | |
| 1,133 | | | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. – Class A* (e) | | | 369,222 | |
| 9,356 | | | BorgWarner, Inc. (e) | | | 291,252 | |
| 5,215 | | | Bruker Corp. | | | 451,306 | |
| 2,561 | | | Builders FirstSource, Inc. * (e) | | | 499,856 | |
| 3,376 | | | Capital One Financial Corp. (a) (e) | | | 464,571 | |
| 1,165 | | | CBRE Group, Inc. – Class A* (a) | | | 107,052 | |
| 3,608 | | | Centene Corp. * (e) | | | 282,975 | |
| 4,218 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | | 349,166 | |
| 9,597 | | | Ciena Corp. * (e) | | | 546,837 | |
| 4,349 | | | Cirrus Logic, Inc. * (a) (e) | | | 399,325 | |
| 6,244 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. (a) (e) | | | 302,022 | |
| 8,592 | | | Citigroup, Inc. (a) | | | 476,770 | |
| 19,112 | | | Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. * | | | 397,530 | |
| 5,882 | | | Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. – Class A (a) | | | 464,796 | |
| 3,321 | | | Cohen & Steers, Inc. (a) (e) | | | 244,260 | |
| 10,200 | | | Comcast Corp. – Class A (a) | | | 437,070 | |
| 1,338 | | | Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | | 316,129 | |
| 5,267 | | | CVS Health Corp. (e) | | | 391,707 | |
| 918 | | | Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (e) | | | 163,303 | |
| 4,126 | | | Discover Financial Services (a) | | | 498,008 | |
| 2,118 | | | Dolby Laboratories, Inc. – Class A (a) | | | 171,558 | |
| 1,622 | | | DR Horton, Inc. (e) | | | 242,392 | |
| 1,443 | | | Dropbox, Inc. – Class A* (e) | | | 34,560 | |
| 8,861 | | | eBay, Inc. (e) | | | 418,948 | |
| 9,283 | | | Essent Group Ltd. (a) (e) | | | 497,290 | |
| 4,519 | | | Etsy, Inc. * (e) | | | 323,967 | |
| 2,784 | | | Expedia Group, Inc. * (a) | | | 380,907 | |
| 1,090 | | | F5, Inc. * (e) | | | 204,070 | |
| 2,065 | | | Fabrinet * (e) | | | 445,152 | |
| 6,498 | | | Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (e) | | | 328,669 | |
| 36,202 | | | Ford Motor Co. (e) | | | 450,353 | |
| 12,900 | | | Fox Corp. – Class B (a) (e) | | | 353,202 | |
| 13,683 | | | Franklin Resources, Inc. (e) | | | 375,598 | |
| 1,242 | | | FTI Consulting, Inc. * (a) | | | 256,945 | |
| 95,635 | | | GCI Liberty, Inc. * (c) (e) | | | — | |
| 12,335 | | | General Motors Co. (a) (e) | | | 505,488 | |
| 14,205 | | | Gentex Corp. (e) | | | 518,909 | |
| 9,574 | | | Globus Medical, Inc. – Class A* (a) (e) | | | 516,900 | |
| 5,262 | | | Hess Corp. (a) | | | 766,937 | |
| 21,841 | | | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (e) | | | 332,638 | |
| 3,755 | | | Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (a) (e) | | | 483,118 | |
| 14,081 | | | HP, Inc. (e) | | | 398,915 | |
| 2,277 | | | Illumina, Inc. * (e) | | | 318,393 | |
| 6,002 | | | Incyte Corp. * (e) | | | 350,277 | |
| 10,068 | | | Intel Corp. (e) | | | 433,427 | |
| 2,511 | | | International Business Machines Corp. (e) | | | 464,610 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 8 |
GMO Alternative Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| 2,230 | | | J & J Snack Foods Corp. (a) (e) | | | 323,528 | |
| 2,310 | | | Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC * (e) | | | 274,659 | |
| 352 | | | John B Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (a) | | | 36,034 | |
| 1,372 | | | Kadant, Inc. (e) | | | 462,776 | |
| 7,034 | | | Karuna Therapeutics, Inc. * | | | 2,208,465 | |
| 1,483 | | | Keysight Technologies, Inc. * (e) | | | 228,827 | |
| 22,239 | | | Kinder Morgan, Inc. (a) | | | 386,736 | |
| 11,365 | | | Kraft Heinz Co. (a) (e) | | | 400,957 | |
| 2,835 | | | Kroger Co. (e) | | | 140,644 | |
| 276 | | | Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (e) | | | 59,569 | |
| 2,737 | | | Lancaster Colony Corp. (e) | | | 566,340 | |
| 2,836 | | | Landstar System, Inc. (a) (e) | | | 539,407 | |
| 1,639 | | | Lennar Corp. – Class A (e) | | | 259,798 | |
| 41,231 | | | Liberty Broadband Corp. – Class C* (e) | | | 2,481,282 | |
| 7,919 | | | Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One – Class A* (a) | | | 519,090 | |
| 6,061 | | | Malibu Boats, Inc. – Class A* (a) (e) | | | 264,502 | |
| 11,670 | | | Match Group, Inc. * (e) | | | 420,587 | |
| 19,058 | | | McGrath RentCorp (e) | | | 2,372,340 | |
| 792 | | | Medpace Holdings, Inc. * (e) | | | 314,836 | |
| 798 | | | Meta Platforms, Inc. – Class A (a) | | | 391,124 | |
| 3,838 | | | Moderna, Inc. * (e) | | | 354,017 | |
| 1,276 | | | Molson Coors Beverage Co. – Class B (e) | | | 79,648 | |
| 3,149 | | | Mosaic Co. | | | 98,123 | |
| 12,975 | | | Neogen Corp. * (e) | | | 223,040 | |
| 10,582 | | | New York Times Co. – Class A (e) | | | 468,571 | |
| 2,600 | | | Nucor Corp. (e) | | | 499,980 | |
| 6,690 | | | Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. * (a) (e) | | | 536,337 | |
| 4,904 | | | ON Semiconductor Corp. * (e) | | | 387,024 | |
| 8,314 | | | Ovintiv, Inc. (a) | | | 410,795 | |
| 4,133 | | | PACCAR, Inc. (a) (e) | | | 458,308 | |
| 25,383 | | | Paramount Global – Class B (e) | | | 280,228 | |
| 6,918 | | | PayPal Holdings, Inc. * (a) | | | 417,432 | |
| 153,945 | | | Pershing Square Tontine Holdings Ltd. * (d) | | | — | |
| 13,171 | | | Pfizer, Inc. (a) | | | 349,822 | |
| 25,858 | | | Physicians Realty Trust REIT (a) | | | 290,385 | |
| 30,555 | | | Pioneer Natural Resources Co. (a) | | | 7,186,231 | |
| 5,058 | | | Power Integrations, Inc. (a) | | | 361,445 | |
| 2,620 | | | PriceSmart, Inc. (a) | | | 220,447 | |
| 2,367 | | | PulteGroup, Inc. (e) | | | 256,535 | |
| 3,108 | | | QUALCOMM, Inc. (e) | | | 490,411 | |
| 2,097 | | | RBC Bearings, Inc. * (e) | | | 572,125 | |
| 491 | | | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. * (a) | | | 474,350 | |
| 3,854 | | | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (a) (e) | | | 404,362 | |
| 296,991 | | | Southwestern Energy Co. * (a) | | | 2,070,027 | |
| 35,294 | | | Sovos Brands, Inc. * (a) | | | 804,350 | |
| 30,317 | | | SP Plus Corp. * (a) | | | 1,558,597 | |
| 15,269 | | | Splunk, Inc. * (a) (e) | | | 2,385,323 | |
| 3,500 | | | Steel Dynamics, Inc. (e) | | | 468,370 | |
| 11,518 | | | StepStone Group, Inc. – Class A (a) | | | 400,020 | |
| 10,841 | | | Synchrony Financial (e) | | | 447,733 | |
| 1,169 | | | TE Connectivity Ltd. (a) | | | 167,822 | |
| 31,792 | | | Textainer Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 1,586,421 | |
| 1,040 | | | Textron, Inc. (e) | | | 92,633 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| 1,187 | | | TopBuild Corp. * (a) (e) | | | 477,625 | |
| 3,362 | | | Trex Co., Inc. * | | | 308,497 | |
| 7,383 | | | Tyson Foods, Inc. – Class A (a) (e) | | | 400,454 | |
| 60,261 | | | U.S. Steel Corp. (e) | | | 2,852,756 | |
| 905 | | | Universal Display Corp. (a) | | | 157,850 | |
| 269 | | | Universal Health Services, Inc. – Class B (a) | | | 44,939 | |
| 11,463 | | | Verizon Communications, Inc. (e) | | | 458,749 | |
| 12,684 | | | VF Corp. (e) | | | 207,257 | |
| 36,500 | | | Viatris, Inc. (e) | | | 451,505 | |
| 16,420 | | | Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (e) | | | 349,089 | |
| 1,538 | | | Westlake Corp. (e) | | | 213,336 | |
| 60,669 | | | Westrock Co. (e) | | | 2,747,699 | |
| 2,128 | | | Woodward, Inc. (e) | | | 301,091 | |
| 1,424 | | | XPEL, Inc. * (e) | | | 74,874 | |
| 5,400 | | | Zoom Video Communications, Inc. – Class A* (a) (e) | | | 381,942 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 74,975,212 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (COST $118,018,186) | | | 122,801,587 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS (g) — 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 0.0% | | | | |
| 3,202 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro SA ADR (a) | | | 51,777 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Germany — 0.5% | | | | |
| 1,763 | | | Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (a) | | | 193,284 | |
| 6,734 | | | Porsche Automobil Holding SE (a) | | | 359,997 | |
| 3,079 | | | Volkswagen AG (a) | | | 418,130 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Germany | | | 971,411 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (COST $914,315) | | | 1,023,188 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | RIGHTS/WARRANTS — 0.2% | | | | |
| | | | United States — 0.2% | | | | |
| 195,149 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. * (c) | | | 390,298 | |
| 13,635 | | | Contra Abiomed, Inc. * (c) | | | 23,861 | |
| 38,486 | | | Pershing Square Holdings Ltd. * (c) | | | 11,546 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL RIGHTS/WARRANTS (COST $298,336) | | | 425,705 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | INVESTMENT FUNDS — 1.2% | | | | |
| | | | United States — 1.2% | | | | |
| 1,000,824 | | | Altaba, Inc.* (c) | | | 2,351,936 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENT FUNDS (COST $1,660,089) | | | 2,351,936 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
9 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Alternative Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | DEBT OBLIGATIONS — 45.1% | | | | |
| | | | United States — 45.1% | | | | |
| | | | Asset-Backed Securities — 2.2% | | | | |
| 4,129,042 | | | OZLM VI Ltd., Series 14-6A, Class A1S, 144A, Variable Rate, 3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.34%, 6.66%, due 04/17/31 (h) | | | 4,132,118 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Government — 22.7% | | | | |
| 6,750,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.04%, 5.36%, due 07/31/24 (a) | | | 6,749,681 | |
| 25,675,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.20%, 5.53%, due 01/31/25 (a) (i) | | | 25,704,713 | |
| 5,200,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.17%, 5.49%, due 04/30/25 (a) (i) | | | 5,202,680 | |
| 5,300,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.17%, 5.50%, due 10/31/25 (a) (i) | | | 5,299,297 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total U.S. Government | | | 42,956,371 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Government Agency — 20.2% | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Federal Home Loan Banks, Variable Rate, SOFR + 0.12%, 5.43%, due 03/06/24 | | | 3,000,043 | |
| 5,000,000 | | | Federal Home Loan Banks, 5.23%, due 03/22/24 | | | 4,999,151 | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA, 5.50%, due 03/01/54 | | | 2,472,932 | |
| 27,500,000 | | | Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA, 6.00%, due 03/01/54 | | | 27,614,697 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total U.S. Government Agency | | | 38,086,823 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 85,175,312 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS (COST $85,130,390) | | | 85,175,312 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Shares / Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 1.8% | | | | |
| | | | | | United States — 1.8% | | | | |
| | | | | | Affiliated Issuers — 1.8% | | | | |
| | | 160,655 | | | GMO Resources Fund, Class VI | | | 3,309,494 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $3,875,000) | | | 3,309,494 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 36.9% | |
| | | | | | Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers — 7.1% | |
JPY | | | 931,000,000 | | | Japan Treasury Discount Bills, Zero Coupon, due 04/08/24 | | | 6,210,906 | |
JPY | | | 1,069,000,000 | | | Japan Treasury Discount Bills, Zero Coupon, due 04/15/24 | | | 7,131,685 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Total Sovereign and Sovereign Agency Issuers | | | 13,342,591 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Money Market Funds — 0.9% | | | | |
| | | 1,671,562 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (j) | | | 1,671,562 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Repurchase Agreements — 21.7% | | | | |
| | | 41,035,173 | | | Daiwa Capital Markets America, Inc. Repurchase Agreement, dated 02/29/24, maturing on 03/01/24 with a maturity value of $41,041,214 and an effective yield of 5.30%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note with maturity date 09/30/26 and a market value of $41,736,953. | | | 41,035,173 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | U.S. Government — 7.2% | | | | |
| | | 13,700,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Bills, 5.30%, due 04/30/24 (k) | | | 13,580,022 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $70,110,665) | | | 69,629,348 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
PURCHASED OPTIONS — 0.0%
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Exercise | | | Expiration | | | Number of | | | Notional | | | Value | |
Description | | Price | | | Date | | | Contracts | | | Amount | | | ($) | |
Equity Options – Puts — 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Silicon Motion Technology Corp. (f) | | | 60.00 | | | | 03/15/24 | | | | 158 | | | | USD 1,118,482 | | | | 790 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (COST $27,385) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 790 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 150.8% (Cost $280,034,366) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 284,717,360 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 10 |
GMO Alternative Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | SECURITIES SOLD SHORT — (51.9)% | | | | |
| | | | Common Stocks — (37.3)% | | | | |
| | | | Australia — (0.7)% | | | | |
| (5,304) | | | ASX Ltd. | | | (227,260 | ) |
| (1,220) | | | Cochlear Ltd. | | | (278,103 | ) |
| (14,402) | | | IDP Education Ltd. | | | (178,897 | ) |
| (38,954) | | | Lottery Corp. Ltd. | | | (128,889 | ) |
| (5,514) | | | Ramsay Health Care Ltd. | | | (196,711 | ) |
| (4,877) | | | WiseTech Global Ltd. | | | (300,829 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Australia | | | (1,310,689) | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Austria — (0.1)% | | | | |
| (3,070) | | | Verbund AG | | | (222,237 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Belgium — (0.3)% | | | | |
| (6,860) | | | Anheuser-Busch InBev SA | | | (414,622 | ) |
| (7) | | | Lotus Bakeries NV | | | (65,871 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Belgium | | | (480,493 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Canada — (1.6)% | | | | |
| (3,080) | | | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | | | (148,025 | ) |
| (3,333) | | | Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | | | (19,498 | ) |
| (18,300) | | | AltaGas Ltd. | | | (392,254 | ) |
| (713) | | | Brookfield Renewable Corp. – Class A | | | (16,912 | ) |
| (9,055) | | | Cameco Corp. | | | (366,999 | ) |
| (11,641) | | | Enbridge, Inc. | | | (400,683 | ) |
| (3,115) | | | Franco-Nevada Corp. | | | (326,639 | ) |
| (11,445) | | | GFL Environmental, Inc. | | | (412,936 | ) |
| (11,896) | | | Pembina Pipeline Corp. | | | (414,100 | ) |
| (5,600) | | | Restaurant Brands International, Inc. | | | (434,840 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Canada | | | (2,932,886 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | China — (0.0)% | | | | |
| (565) | | | Yum China Holdings, Inc. | | | (24,233 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Denmark — (0.1)% | | | | |
| (1,883) | | | Coloplast AS – Class B | | | (250,125 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finland — (0.0)% | | | | |
| (1,979) | | | Elisa OYJ | | | (89,130 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | France — (0.8)% | | | | |
| (8,070) | | | Accor SA | | | (350,543 | ) |
| (1,851) | | | Aeroports de Paris SA | | | (251,980 | ) |
| (20,306) | | | Getlink SE | | | (346,694 | ) |
| (207) | | | Hermes International SCA | | | (517,984 | ) |
| (163) | | | Sartorius Stedim Biotech | | | (44,866 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total France | | | (1,512,067 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Germany — (1.0)% | | | | |
| (1,935) | | | adidas AG | | | (391,412 | ) |
| (540) | | | Covestro AG* (h) | | | (29,391 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Germany — continued | | | | |
| (11,515) | | | Delivery Hero SE* (h) | | | (266,354 | ) |
| (182) | | | Deutsche Boerse AG | | | (38,101 | ) |
| (1,536) | | | MTU Aero Engines AG | | | (369,483 | ) |
| (345) | | | Puma SE | | | (15,868 | ) |
| (265) | | | Rational AG | | | (218,063 | ) |
| (90) | | | Rheinmetall AG | | | (41,297 | ) |
| (5,674) | | | Siemens Energy AG* | | | (87,133 | ) |
| (3,669) | | | Symrise AG | | | (375,458 | ) |
| (2,716) | | | Zalando SE* (h) | | | (57,479 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Germany | | | (1,890,039 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Ireland — (1.6)% | | | | |
| (1,766) | | | Flutter Entertainment PLC* | | | (382,400 | ) |
| (60,669) | | | Smurfit Kappa Group PLC | | | (2,592,961 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Ireland | | | (2,975,361 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Israel — (0.3)% | | | | |
| (1,730) | | | CyberArk Software Ltd.* | | | (456,305 | ) |
| (138) | | | Monday.com Ltd.* | | | (30,775 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Israel | | | (487,080 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Italy — (0.8)% | | | | |
| (9,432) | | | Amplifon SpA | | | (314,958 | ) |
| (1,278) | | | Ferrari NV | | | (539,397 | ) |
| (25,221) | | | FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA | | | (349,400 | ) |
| (26,970) | | | Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA (h) | | | (298,729 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Italy | | | (1,502,484 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Japan — (2.3)% | | | | |
| (16,900) | | | Aeon Co. Ltd. | | | (403,520 | ) |
| (800) | | | ANA Holdings, Inc.* | | | (17,442 | ) |
| (7,700) | | | Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd. | | | (160,264 | ) |
| (200) | | | Disco Corp. | | | (65,177 | ) |
| (300) | | | East Japan Railway Co. | | | (17,748 | ) |
| (100) | | | Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. | | | (28,965 | ) |
| (600) | | | GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. | | | (40,497 | ) |
| (400) | | | Ibiden Co. Ltd. | | | (18,515 | ) |
| (600) | | | Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. | | | (11,206 | ) |
| (11,800) | | | Japan Exchange Group, Inc. | | | (308,943 | ) |
| (3,700) | | | Keisei Electric Railway Co. Ltd. | | | (172,868 | ) |
| (5,300) | | | Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | (163,000 | ) |
| (7,100) | | | Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd. | | | (191,156 | ) |
| (1,600) | | | Lasertec Corp. | | | (429,309 | ) |
| (100) | | | M3, Inc. | | | (1,438 | ) |
| (500) | | | McDonald’s Holdings Co. Japan Ltd. | | | (23,255 | ) |
| (17,500) | | | MonotaRO Co. Ltd. | | | (167,386 | ) |
| (5,400) | | | Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | (40,116 | ) |
| (3,500) | | | Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd. | | | (49,209 | ) |
| (11,500) | | | Oriental Land Co. Ltd. | | | (412,162 | ) |
| (81,900) | | | Rakuten Group, Inc.* | | | (448,892 | ) |
| (3,600) | | | Shiseido Co. Ltd. | | | (97,873 | ) |
| (32,400) | | | SoftBank Corp. | | | (426,172 | ) |
| (2,200) | | | SoftBank Group Corp. | | | (130,312 | ) |
| | | | |
11 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Alternative Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Japan — continued | | | | |
| (5,000) | | | Tobu Railway Co. Ltd. | | | (127,820 | ) |
| (17,500) | | | Tokyu Corp. | | | (217,749 | ) |
| (1,900) | | | West Japan Railway Co. | | | (79,005 | ) |
| (1,700) | | | Zensho Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | (74,445 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Japan | | | (4,324,444 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Netherlands — (0.8)% | | | | |
| (336) | | | Adyen NV* (h) | | | (531,632 | ) |
| (58) | | | ASML Holding NV | | | (55,042 | ) |
| (2,389) | | | BE Semiconductor Industries NV | | | (432,690 | ) |
| (15,015) | | | Universal Music Group NV | | | (453,309 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Netherlands | | | (1,472,673 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | New Zealand — (0.2)% | | | | |
| (4,977) | | | Xero Ltd.* | | | (413,930 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Peru — (0.2)% | | | | |
| (4,569) | | | Southern Copper Corp. | | | (369,449 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Singapore — (0.3)% | | | | |
| (98,397) | | | Grab Holdings Ltd. – Class A* | | | (302,079 | ) |
| (3,229,100) | | | Seatrium Ltd.* | | | (216,518 | ) |
| (5,100) | | | Singapore Airlines Ltd. | | | (24,548 | ) |
| (15,100) | | | Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. | | | (44,706 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Singapore | | | (587,851 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Spain — (0.4)% | | | | |
| (10,930) | | | Cellnex Telecom SA* (h) | | | (395,169 | ) |
| (11,968) | | | Ferrovial SE | | | (449,396 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Spain | | | (844,565 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Sweden — (0.4)% | | | | |
| (12,129) | | | Beijer Ref AB | | | (170,796 | ) |
| (11,355) | | | EQT AB | | | (332,664 | ) |
| (630) | | | Evolution AB (h) | | | (81,613 | ) |
| (8,494) | | | H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB – Class B | | | (115,340 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Sweden | | | (700,413 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Switzerland — (0.1)% | | | | |
| (135) | | | Partners Group Holding AG | | | (194,112 | ) |
| (1,190) | | | SIG Group AG | | | (23,575 | ) |
| (46) | | | VAT Group AG (h) | | | (23,089 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Switzerland | | | (240,776 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Kingdom — (2.9)% | | | | |
| (3,108) | | | Admiral Group PLC | | | (104,868 | ) |
| (32,505) | | | Auto Trader Group PLC (h) | | | (304,371 | ) |
| (18,955) | | | Hargreaves Lansdown PLC | | | (174,693 | ) |
| (44,111) | | | Informa PLC | | | (452,267 | ) |
| (4,626) | | | InterContinental Hotels Group PLC | | | (491,250 | ) |
| (136,383) | | | Liberty Global Ltd. – Class C* | | | (2,529,905 | ) |
| (3,914) | | | London Stock Exchange Group PLC | | | (439,594 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United Kingdom — continued | | | | |
| (62,833) | | | M&G PLC | | | (178,637 | ) |
| (13,444) | | | Phoenix Group Holdings PLC | | | (84,671 | ) |
| (1,284) | | | Prudential PLC | | | (12,651 | ) |
| (60,915) | | | Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC* | | | (284,308 | ) |
| (4,811) | | | Severn Trent PLC | | | (151,820 | ) |
| (793) | | | Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC | | | (103,466 | ) |
| (21,848) | | | Wise PLC – Class A* | | | (253,814 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United Kingdom | | | (5,566,315 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United States — (22.4)% | | | | |
| (178) | | | AbbVie, Inc. | | | (31,337 | ) |
| (253) | | | AECOM | | | (22,474 | ) |
| (21,374) | | | AES Corp. | | | (324,885 | ) |
| (2,199) | | | Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | (332,247 | ) |
| (8,564) | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | (350,353 | ) |
| (8,289) | | | Amedisys, Inc.* | | | (771,043 | ) |
| (1,078) | | | American Tower Corp. – (REIT) | | | (214,371 | ) |
| (1,152) | | | Amgen, Inc. | | | (315,452 | ) |
| (3,627) | | | ARES Management Corp. – Class A | | | (481,049 | ) |
| (1,876) | | | Arthur J Gallagher & Co. | | | (457,613 | ) |
| (1,654) | | | Axon Enterprise, Inc.* | | | (508,390 | ) |
| (2,540) | | | Bill Holdings, Inc.* | | | (160,858 | ) |
| (354) | | | BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.* | | | (30,543 | ) |
| (577) | | | Bio-Techne Corp. | | | (42,450 | ) |
| (1,832) | | | Boeing Co.* | | | (373,215 | ) |
| (395) | | | Broadcom, Inc. | | | (513,694 | ) |
| (2,302) | | | Burlington Stores, Inc.* | | | (472,140 | ) |
| (7,700) | | | Caesars Entertainment, Inc.* | | | (334,719 | ) |
| (18,479) | | | Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.* | | | (757,639 | ) |
| (409) | | | Charles Schwab Corp. | | | (27,313 | ) |
| (8,676) | | | Charter Communications, Inc. – Class A* | | | (2,550,137 | ) |
| (25,750) | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | | (2,131,585 | ) |
| (5,398) | | | Chevron Corp. | | | (820,550 | ) |
| (184) | | | Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.* | | | (494,734 | ) |
| (5,030) | | | Cloudflare, Inc. – Class A* | | | (495,656 | ) |
| (17) | | | CME Group, Inc. | | | (3,746 | ) |
| (5,500) | | | Dayforce, Inc.* | | | (383,680 | ) |
| (3,753) | | | Dexcom, Inc.* | | | (431,858 | ) |
| (9,951) | | | DraftKings, Inc. – Class A* | | | (431,077 | ) |
| (264) | | | Ecolab, Inc. | | | (59,358 | ) |
| (2,500) | | | Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. – (REIT) | | | (168,300 | ) |
| (518) | | | Erie Indemnity Co. – Class A | | | (210,764 | ) |
| (101) | | | Essential Utilities, Inc. | | | (3,513 | ) |
| (5,514) | | | Exact Sciences Corp.* | | | (317,220 | ) |
| (70,996) | | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | (7,420,502 | ) |
| (353) | | | Fair Isaac Corp.* | | | (448,278 | ) |
| (379) | | | Fastenal Co. | | | (27,671 | ) |
| (6,963) | | | Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | (481,770 | ) |
| (229) | | | Fiserv, Inc.* | | | (34,183 | ) |
| (1,013) | | | Gartner, Inc.* | | | (471,612 | ) |
| (17,428) | | | Healthpeak Properties, Inc. – (REIT) | | | (291,919 | ) |
| (763) | | | HubSpot, Inc.* | | | (472,152 | ) |
| (260) | | | Hyatt Hotels Corp. – Class A | | | (39,933 | ) |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 12 |
GMO Alternative Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| (38) | | | IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.* | | | (21,859 | ) |
| (1,946) | | | Insulet Corp.* | | | (319,144 | ) |
| (1,900) | | | IQVIA Holdings, Inc.* | | | (469,604 | ) |
| (3,172) | | | Iron Mountain, Inc. – (REIT) | | | (249,446 | ) |
| (42,179) | | | Juniper Networks, Inc. | | | (1,561,888 | ) |
| (504) | | | Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | | (51,514 | ) |
| (3,661) | | | Lattice Semiconductor Corp.* | | | (280,469 | ) |
| (12,840) | | | Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One – Class C* | | | (934,238 | ) |
| (1,064) | | | Linde PLC | | | (477,545 | ) |
| (4,544) | | | Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.* | | | (440,677 | ) |
| (893) | | | Manhattan Associates, Inc.* | | | (226,224 | ) |
| (1,102) | | | MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | | (235,178 | ) |
| (26) | | | Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | (5,259 | ) |
| (1,035) | | | Mastercard, Inc. – Class A | | | (491,377 | ) |
| (118) | | | McDonald’s Corp. | | | (34,489 | ) |
| (786) | | | McKesson Corp. | | | (409,828 | ) |
| (279) | | | MercadoLibre, Inc.* | | | (445,089 | ) |
| (990) | | | MongoDB, Inc.* | | | (443,104 | ) |
| (1,058) | | | Moody’s Corp. | | | (401,426 | ) |
| (83) | | | Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | (27,422 | ) |
| (800) | | | MSCI, Inc. | | | (448,776 | ) |
| (10,724) | | | Newmont Corp. | | | (335,125 | ) |
| (10,095) | | | NiSource, Inc. | | | (263,076 | ) |
| (4,788) | | | Okta, Inc.* | | | (513,752 | ) |
| (5,900) | | | ONEOK, Inc. | | | (443,208 | ) |
| (20,812) | | | Palantir Technologies, Inc. – Class A* | | | (521,965 | ) |
| (3,157) | | | Paychex, Inc. | | | (387,111 | ) |
| (4,168) | | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | (374,953 | ) |
| (32) | | | Pool Corp. | | | (12,740 | ) |
| (877) | | | PTC, Inc.* | | | (160,500 | ) |
| (1) | | | Realty Income Corp. – (REIT) | | | (52 | ) |
| (2,076) | | | Repligen Corp.* | | | (402,723 | ) |
| (11,777) | | | Rivian Automotive, Inc. – Class A* | | | (133,316 | ) |
| (9,497) | | | ROBLOX Corp. – Class A* | | | (378,930 | ) |
| (3,874) | | | Roku, Inc.* | | | (244,759 | ) |
| (9,211) | | | Rollins, Inc. | | | (405,929 | ) |
| (292) | | | Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.* | | | (36,018 | ) |
| (277) | | | Seagate Technology Holdings PLC | | | (25,775 | ) |
| (293) | | | Sherwin-Williams Co. | | | (97,285 | ) |
| (929) | | | Simon Property Group, Inc. – (REIT) | | | (137,622 | ) |
| (1,794) | | | Snap, Inc. – Class A* | | | (19,770 | ) |
| (2,264) | | | Snowflake, Inc. – Class A* | | | (426,266 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares / Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| (261) | | | Starbucks Corp. | | | (24,769 | ) |
| (1,999) | | | Tesla, Inc.* | | | (403,558 | ) |
| (24) | | | Texas Pacific Land Corp. | | | (37,810 | ) |
| (20,126) | | | Toast, Inc. – Class A* | | | (462,898 | ) |
| (473) | | | Trade Desk, Inc. – Class A* | | | (40,408 | ) |
| (399) | | | TransDigm Group, Inc. | | | (469,918 | ) |
| (1,976) | | | Unity Software, Inc.* | | | (57,936 | ) |
| (1,500) | | | Vail Resorts, Inc. | | | (345,465 | ) |
| (950) | | | Watsco, Inc. | | | (374,414 | ) |
| (12,104) | | | Williams Cos., Inc. | | | (435,018 | ) |
| (21,506) | | | WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.* | | | (1,026,912 | ) |
| (1,225) | | | Wolfspeed, Inc.* | | | (31,875 | ) |
| (918) | | | Zillow Group, Inc. – Class C* | | | (51,546 | ) |
| (1,902) | | | Zscaler, Inc.* | | | (460,227 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | (42,230,168 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (PROCEEDS $65,393,217) | | | (70,427,408 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS (g) — (0.2)% | | | | |
| | | | Germany — (0.2)% | | | | |
| (1,064) | | | Sartorius AG | | | (402,969 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (PROCEEDS $421,041) | | | (402,969 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | DEBT OBLIGATIONS — (14.4)% | | | | |
| | | | United States — (14.4)% | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Government Agency — (14.4)% | | | | |
| (30,000,000) | | | Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security, TBA, 2.50%, due 03/01/39 | | | (27,214,910 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS (PROCEEDS $27,150,000) | | | (27,214,910 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (PROCEEDS $92,964,258) | | | (98,045,287 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — 1.1% | | | 2,077,935 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 188,750,008 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
13 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Alternative Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
A summary of outstanding financial instruments at February 29, 2024 is as follows:
Forward Currency Contracts
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Settlement Date | | Counterparty | | Currency Sold | | | Currency Purchased | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)($) | |
03/25/2024 | | BCLY | | | AUD | | | | 532,278 | | | | USD | | | | 351,868 | | | | 5,660 | |
05/08/2024 | | CITI | | | AUD | | | | 730,000 | | | | USD | | | | 481,349 | | | | 5,903 | |
03/27/2024 | | CITI | | | AUD | | | | 1,180,461 | | | | USD | | | | 774,153 | | | | 6,300 | |
03/25/2024 | | DB | | | AUD | | | | 4,746,719 | | | | USD | | | | 3,129,281 | | | | 41,888 | |
05/08/2024 | | GS | | | AUD | | | | 1,480,000 | | | | USD | | | | 967,155 | | | | 3,237 | |
03/27/2024 | | MSCI | | | AUD | | | | 82,132 | | | | USD | | | | 54,047 | | | | 622 | |
05/08/2024 | | SSB | | | AUD | | | | 1,380,000 | | | | USD | | | | 907,776 | | | | 8,987 | |
04/02/2024 | | DB | | | BRL | | | | 636,371 | | | | USD | | | | 128,576 | | | | 946 | |
04/30/2024 | | BBH | | | CAD | | | | 990,000 | | | | USD | | | | 735,292 | | | | 5,171 | |
04/30/2024 | | CITI | | | CAD | | | | 500,000 | | | | USD | | | | 370,310 | | | | 1,562 | |
04/30/2024 | | DB | | | CAD | | | | 1,240,000 | | | | USD | | | | 917,762 | | | | 3,267 | |
03/12/2024 | | JPM | | | CAD | | | | 622,635 | | | | USD | | | | 460,880 | | | | 2,025 | |
04/30/2024 | | SSB | | | CAD | | | | 1,800,000 | | | | USD | | | | 1,336,887 | | | | 9,394 | |
03/28/2024 | | BCLY | | | CHF | | | | 12,585,428 | | | | USD | | | | 14,674,380 | | | | 406,373 | |
04/12/2024 | | SSB | | | CHF | | | | 6,577,275 | | | | USD | | | | 7,788,919 | | | | 320,162 | |
03/28/2024 | | SSB | | | CHF | | | | 15,159 | | | | USD | | | | 17,312 | | | | 127 | |
04/16/2024 | | CITI | | | CZK | | | | 6,000,000 | | | | USD | | | | 261,129 | | | | 5,318 | |
04/16/2024 | | MSCI | | | CZK | | | | 8,770,976 | | | | USD | | | | 387,176 | | | | 13,224 | |
04/30/2024 | | DB | | | EUR | | | | 4,740,000 | | | | USD | | | | 5,141,317 | | | | 6,414 | |
03/28/2024 | | DB | | | EUR | | | | 4,549,772 | | | | USD | | | | 4,945,565 | | | | 23,389 | |
03/25/2024 | | GS | | | GBP | | | | 85,293 | | | | USD | | | | 107,977 | | | | 297 | |
03/25/2024 | | JPM | | | GBP | | | | 1,039,757 | | | | USD | | | | 1,319,948 | | | | 7,300 | |
04/18/2024 | | SSB | | | GBP | | | | 790,000 | | | | USD | | | | 1,008,935 | | | | 11,452 | |
03/25/2024 | | SSB | | | GBP | | | | 293,744 | | | | USD | | | | 370,944 | | | | 105 | |
05/16/2024 | | BCLY | | | HKD | | | | 6,268,907 | | | | USD | | | | 803,734 | | | | 1,375 | |
05/14/2024 | | DB | | | HUF | | | | 30,000,000 | | | | USD | | | | 82,414 | | | | 238 | |
05/14/2024 | | MSCI | | | HUF | | | | 145,479,461 | | | | USD | | | | 402,409 | | | | 3,910 | |
04/30/2024 | | MSCI | | | IDR | | | | 1,585,857,000 | | | | USD | | | | 100,885 | | | | 86 | |
04/08/2024 | | BCLY | | | JPY | | | | 931,000,000 | | | | USD | | | | 6,551,895 | | | | 307,775 | |
04/15/2024 | | MSCI | | | JPY | | | | 1,069,000,000 | | | | USD | | | | 7,466,289 | | | | 288,909 | |
03/25/2024 | | MSCI | | | JPY | | | | 107,905,574 | | | | USD | | | | 724,109 | | | | 1,985 | |
05/13/2024 | | SSB | | | JPY | | | | 820,371,800 | | | | USD | | | | 5,573,491 | | | | 41,709 | |
03/25/2024 | | UBSA | | | JPY | | | | 1,591,619,992 | | | | USD | | | | 10,805,016 | | | | 153,595 | |
03/25/2024 | | DB | | | NOK | | | | 5,511,101 | | | | USD | | | | 527,802 | | | | 8,657 | |
03/28/2024 | | MSCI | | | NZD | | | | 2,848,587 | | | | USD | | | | 1,737,200 | | | | 2,811 | |
05/31/2024 | | MSCI | | | NZD | | | | 740,000 | | | | USD | | | | 456,083 | | | | 5,532 | |
03/28/2024 | | UBSA | | | NZD | | | | 1,000,863 | | | | USD | | | | 613,981 | | | | 4,597 | |
03/27/2024 | | BCLY | | | PEN | | | | 280,000 | | | | USD | | | | 74,163 | | | | 155 | |
04/30/2024 | | MSCI | | | PHP | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | USD | | | | 35,607 | | | | 12 | |
04/25/2024 | | BCLY | | | RON | | | | 650,000 | | | | USD | | | | 141,547 | | | | 315 | |
04/25/2024 | | GS | | | RON | | | | 1,841,896 | | | | USD | | | | 402,616 | | | | 2,408 | |
04/10/2024 | | DB | | | SEK | | | | 6,500,000 | | | | USD | | | | 628,750 | | | | 758 | |
04/10/2024 | | MSCI | | | SEK | | | | 15,544,479 | | | | USD | | | | 1,524,108 | | | | 22,292 | |
04/24/2024 | | SSB | | | SGD | | | | 90,000 | | | | USD | | | | 67,057 | | | | 20 | |
04/25/2024 | | JPM | | | TWD | | | | 9,043,349 | | | | USD | | | | 291,664 | | | | 5,153 | |
04/25/2024 | | SSB | | | TWD | | | | 8,400,000 | | | | USD | | | | 271,623 | | | | 5,495 | |
05/08/2024 | | SSB | | | USD | | | | 2,871,839 | | | | AUD | | | | 4,410,000 | | | | 377 | |
04/02/2024 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 80,221 | | | | BRL | | | | 400,000 | | | | 2 | |
04/02/2024 | | MSCI | | | USD | | | | 1,432,406 | | | | BRL | | | | 7,147,565 | | | | 1,102 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Settlement Date | | Counterparty | | Currency Sold | | | Currency Purchased | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)($) | |
04/26/2024 | | JPM | | | USD | | | | 14,530 | | | | CLP | | | | 14,096,500 | | | | 30 | |
04/26/2024 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 171,198 | | | | COP | | | | 680,000,000 | | | | 567 | |
04/26/2024 | | MSCI | | | USD | | | | 301,762 | | | | COP | | | | 1,200,000,000 | | | | 1,352 | |
03/28/2024 | | JPM | | | USD | | | | 1,283,516 | | | | EUR | | | | 1,191,195 | | | | 5,181 | |
04/30/2024 | | SSB | | | USD | | | | 76,051 | | | | IDR | | | | 1,200,000,000 | | | | 223 | |
05/09/2024 | | CITI | | | USD | | | | 98,059 | | | | ILS | | | | 350,000 | | | | 134 | |
05/09/2024 | | DB | | | USD | | | | 291,759 | | | | ILS | | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 2,821 | |
05/09/2024 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 177,183 | | | | ILS | | | | 650,000 | | | | 5,177 | |
05/09/2024 | | SSB | | | USD | | | | 136,380 | | | | ILS | | | | 500,000 | | | | 3,896 | |
05/08/2024 | | CITI | | | USD | | | | 240,765 | | | | INR | | | | 20,073,064 | | | | 771 | |
05/28/2024 | | SSB | | | USD | | | | 90,136 | | | | KRW | | | | 120,000,000 | | | | 133 | |
04/02/2024 | | BCLY | | | USD | | | | 2,432,001 | | | | MXN | | | | 42,316,817 | | | | 39,302 | |
04/02/2024 | | JPM | | | USD | | | | 70,973 | | | | MXN | | | | 1,219,949 | | | | 272 | |
04/18/2024 | | MSCI | | | USD | | | | 897,898 | | | | MXN | | | | 15,618,725 | | | | 11,943 | |
04/02/2024 | | MSCI | | | USD | | | | 2,438,799 | | | | MXN | | | | 42,316,818 | | | | 32,505 | |
05/20/2024 | | MSCI | | | USD | | | | 98,839 | | | | PLN | | | | 400,000 | | | | 1,243 | |
04/10/2024 | | BBH | | | USD | | | | 607,865 | | | | SEK | | | | 6,300,000 | | | | 804 | |
04/10/2024 | | DB | | | USD | | | | 756,654 | | | | SEK | | | | 7,900,000 | | | | 6,597 | |
04/10/2024 | | MSCI | | | USD | | | | 318,028 | | | | SEK | | | | 3,300,000 | | | | 798 | |
03/28/2024 | | MSCI | | | ZAR | | | | 4,000,000 | | | | USD | | | | 208,380 | | | | 248 | |
05/08/2024 | | SSB | | | AUD | | | | 810,000 | | | | USD | | | | 525,156 | | | | (2,394 | ) |
04/02/2024 | | GS | | | BRL | | | | 250,000 | | | | USD | | | | 50,039 | | | | (101 | ) |
04/02/2024 | | MSCI | | | BRL | | | | 1,395,911 | | | | USD | | | | 279,193 | | | | (770 | ) |
04/26/2024 | | MSCI | | | COP | | | | 1,384,898,500 | | | | USD | | | | 345,357 | | | | (4,462 | ) |
04/16/2024 | | CITI | | | CZK | | | | 1,200,000 | | | | USD | | | | 50,626 | | | | (536 | ) |
04/30/2024 | | MSCI | | | EUR | | | | 660,000 | | | | USD | | | | 711,104 | | | | (3,882 | ) |
04/18/2024 | | SSB | | | GBP | | | | 610,000 | | | | USD | | | | 768,668 | | | | (1,540 | ) |
05/09/2024 | | CITI | | | ILS | | | | 717,605 | | | | USD | | | | 197,792 | | | | (3,534 | ) |
03/25/2024 | | BCLY | | | JPY | | | | 356,094,961 | | | | USD | | | | 2,379,530 | | | | (3,524 | ) |
03/25/2024 | | JPM | | | JPY | | | | 29,281,585 | | | | USD | | | | 195,838 | | | | (120 | ) |
03/25/2024 | | MSCI | | | JPY | | | | 114,243,580 | | | | USD | | | | 762,375 | | | | (2,165 | ) |
03/25/2024 | | JPM | | | NOK | | | | 359,040 | | | | USD | | | | 33,692 | | | | (130 | ) |
03/27/2024 | | MSCI | | | PEN | | | | 480,000 | | | | USD | | | | 126,326 | | | | (545 | ) |
05/20/2024 | | SSB | | | PLN | | | | 450,000 | | | | USD | | | | 112,586 | | | | (6 | ) |
04/25/2024 | | CITI | | | RON | | | | 550,000 | | | | USD | | | | 118,385 | | | | (1,119 | ) |
05/20/2024 | | CITI | | | THB | | | | 30,652,251 | | | | USD | | | | 852,086 | | | | (7,953 | ) |
04/02/2024 | | BCLY | | | USD | | | | 2,043,769 | | | | BRL | | | | 10,136,683 | | | | (10,765 | ) |
03/12/2024 | | BCLY | | | USD | | | | 148,959 | | | | CAD | | | | 201,885 | | | | (179 | ) |
03/12/2024 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 563,669 | | | | CAD | | | | 760,571 | | | | (3,160 | ) |
04/30/2024 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 1,194,331 | | | | CAD | | | | 1,600,000 | | | | (14,337 | ) |
03/12/2024 | | JPM | | | USD | | | | 315,531 | | | | CAD | | | | 426,440 | | | | (1,262 | ) |
03/12/2024 | | SSB | | | USD | | | | 4,990,262 | | | | CAD | | | | 6,675,149 | | | | (70,963 | ) |
04/30/2024 | | SSB | | | USD | | | | 753,451 | | | | CAD | | | | 1,012,285 | | | | (6,895 | ) |
03/28/2024 | | BCLY | | | USD | | | | 148,160 | | | | CHF | | | | 130,157 | | | | (603 | ) |
03/28/2024 | | JPM | | | USD | | | | 476,862 | | | | CHF | | | | 418,190 | | | | (2,763 | ) |
03/28/2024 | | BCLY | | | USD | | | | 311,523 | | | | EUR | | | | 287,528 | | | | (460 | ) |
03/28/2024 | | JPM | | | USD | | | | 3,500,961 | | | | EUR | | | | 3,227,138 | | | | (9,677 | ) |
04/18/2024 | | BCLY | | | USD | | | | 2,278,431 | | | | GBP | | | | 1,800,000 | | | | (5,687 | ) |
03/25/2024 | | BCLY | | | USD | | | | 222,172 | | | | GBP | | | | 175,514 | | | | (593 | ) |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 14 |
GMO Alternative Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Forward Currency Contracts — continued
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Settlement Date | | Counterparty | | Currency Sold | | | Currency Purchased | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)($) | |
03/25/2024 | | DB | | | USD | | | | 4,253,838 | | | | GBP | | | | 3,347,190 | | | | (28,157 | ) |
03/25/2024 | | JPM | | | USD | | | | 647,763 | | | | GBP | | | | 511,699 | | | | (1,765 | ) |
03/25/2024 | | BCLY | | | USD | | | | 979,618 | | | | JPY | | | | 142,757,558 | | | | (24,257 | ) |
03/21/2024 | | MSCI | | | USD | | | | 7,025,195 | | | | JPY | | | | 1,048,915,155 | | | | (10,090 | ) |
05/28/2024 | | CITI | | | USD | | | | 21,753 | | | | KRW | | | | 28,830,175 | | | | (66 | ) |
03/25/2024 | | BCLY | | | USD | | | | 551,231 | | | | NOK | | | | 5,772,852 | | | | (7,430 | ) |
04/16/2024 | | CITI | | | USD | | | | 313,531 | | | | NOK | | | | 3,300,000 | | | | (2,508 | ) |
03/25/2024 | | DB | | | USD | | | | 443,358 | | | | NOK | | | | 4,680,187 | | | | (2,485 | ) |
04/16/2024 | | JPM | | | USD | | | | 4,874,908 | | | | NOK | | | | 50,027,768 | | | | (159,826 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Settlement Date | | Counterparty | | | Currency Sold | | | Currency Purchased | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)($) | |
04/26/2024 | | | JPM | | | | USD | | | | 21,065 | | | | NOK | | | | 221,685 | | | | (166 | ) |
04/26/2024 | | | MSCI | | | | USD | | | | 5,206,401 | | | | NOK | | | | 54,196,509 | | | | (97,246 | ) |
03/25/2024 | | | SSB | | | | USD | | | | 11,065,898 | | | | NOK | | | | 116,140,031 | | | | (125,532 | ) |
04/10/2024 | | | CITI | | | | USD | | | | 714,443 | | | | SEK | | | | 7,300,000 | | | | (9,160 | ) |
04/24/2024 | | | SSB | | | | USD | | | | 25,505 | | | | SGD | | | | 34,152 | | | | (67 | ) |
03/28/2024 | | | BCLY | | | | USD | | | | 844,380 | | | | ZAR | | | | 15,954,543 | | | | (14,218 | ) |
03/28/2024 | | | CITI | | | | ZAR | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | USD | | | | 103,379 | | | | (687 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,218,603 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Number of Contracts + | | Type | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount ($) | | | Value/Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | |
Buys | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
3 | | Australia Government Bond 10 Yr. | | | March 2024 | | | | 224,282 | | | | (294 | ) |
13 | | CBOE Volatility Index(i) | | | March 2024 | | | | 182,114 | | | | (7,839 | ) |
79 | | Corn(i) | | | May 2024 | | | | 1,696,525 | | | | (57,635 | ) |
22 | | Cotton(i) | | | May 2024 | | | | 1,095,270 | | | | 86,202 | |
4 | | DAX Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 1,920,616 | | | | 93,234 | |
75 | | FTSE 100 Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 7,230,684 | | | | 15,549 | |
23 | | FTSE MIB Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 4,062,081 | | | | 235,318 | |
27 | | Hang Seng Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 2,824,811 | | | | (60,715 | ) |
56 | | Iron Ore(i) | | | April 2024 | | | | 644,448 | | | | (37,152 | ) |
135 | | MSCI Singapore | | | March 2024 | | | | 2,827,567 | | | | (25,113 | ) |
11 | | NYMEX Platinum Futures(i) | | | April 2024 | | | | 486,200 | | | | (22,771 | ) |
42 | | S&P 500 E-Mini | | | March 2024 | | | | 10,717,875 | | | | 289,202 | |
170 | | Soybean(i) | | | May 2024 | | | | 9,696,375 | | | | (485,507 | ) |
128 | | Soybean Meal(i) | | | May 2024 | | | | 4,213,760 | | | | (210,502 | ) |
15 | | Soybean Oil(i) | | | May 2024 | | | | 406,890 | | | | (10,285 | ) |
58 | | Sugar(i) | | | April 2024 | | | | 1,408,982 | | | | (81,461 | ) |
7 | | U.S. Long Bond (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 834,750 | | | | 6,049 | |
11 | | U.S. Treasury Note 2 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 2,252,250 | | | | 1,109 | |
68 | | U.S. Treasury Note 5 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 7,269,625 | | | | 13,794 | |
28 | | U.S. Treasury Ultra 10 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 3,196,813 | | | | 8,602 | |
17 | | UK Gilt Long Bond | | | June 2024 | | | | 2,104,922 | | | | 9,945 | |
23 | | WCE Canola Futures(i) | | | May 2024 | | | | 201,232 | | | | (3,519 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | $ | 65,498,072 | | | $ | (243,789 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Number of Contracts + | | Type | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount ($) | | | Value/Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | |
Sales | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
16 | | CAC40 10 Euro | | | March 2024 | | | | 1,375,360 | | | | (23,960 | ) |
16 | | Canadian Government Bond 10 Yr. | | | June 2024 | | | | 1,413,197 | | | | (3,746 | ) |
57 | | Cocoa(i) | | | May 2024 | | | | 3,447,930 | | | | (288,502 | ) |
36 | | Coffee(i) | | | May 2024 | | | | 2,488,725 | | | | 39,729 | |
40 | | Copper(i) | | | May 2024 | | | | 3,847,000 | | | | (93,998 | ) |
125 | | E-mini Russell 2000 Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 12,858,125 | | | | (370,560 | ) |
5 | | Euro Bund | | | March 2024 | | | | 716,840 | | | | 6,546 | |
3 | | Euro Bund | | | June 2024 | | | | 428,840 | | | | (1,385 | ) |
18 | | FTSE Taiwan Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 1,165,684 | | | | (5,527 | ) |
38 | | Gold (i) | | | April 2024 | | | | 7,807,860 | | | | (1,326 | ) |
60 | | IFSC NIFTY 50 Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 2,663,040 | | | | 13,798 | |
48 | | KOSPI 200 Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 3,211,840 | | | | (113,581 | ) |
5 | | Live Cattle Futures(i) | | | April 2024 | | | | 370,700 | | | | 4,157 | |
71 | | Natural Gas(i) | | | March 2024 | | | | 1,320,600 | | | | 64,565 | |
27 | | NY Harbor ULSD Futures(i) | | | March 2024 | | | | 3,004,987 | | | | 119,130 | |
43 | | OMX Stockholm 30 Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 1,020,975 | | | | (27,762 | ) |
14 | | RBOB Gasoline(i) | | | March 2024 | | | | 1,517,628 | | | | (66,314 | ) |
11 | | S&P/TSX 60 | | | March 2024 | | | | 2,092,119 | | | | (46,264 | ) |
21 | | Silver(i) | | | May 2024 | | | | 2,402,925 | | | | (644 | ) |
33 | | SPI 200 Futures | | | March 2024 | | | | 4,117,173 | | | | (89,284 | ) |
41 | | Swiss Market New Index Futures | | | March 2024 | | | | 5,268,621 | | | | (84,883 | ) |
16 | | TOPIX Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 2,865,315 | | | | (104,076 | ) |
7 | | U.S. Treasury Note 10 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 773,062 | | | | (2,764 | ) |
2 | | U.S. Ultra Bond (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 255,750 | | | | (3,987 | ) |
233 | | Wheat(i) | | | May 2024 | | | | 6,713,312 | | | | 242,676 | |
35 | | WTI Crude(i) | | | March 2024 | | | | 2,739,100 | | | | (74,845 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | $ | 75,886,708 | | | $ | (912,807 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
+ | Buys - Fund is long the futures contract. |
Sales - Fund is short the futures contract.
| | | | |
15 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Alternative Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Written Options
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Exercise Price | | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value ($) | |
Equity Options – Calls | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Silicon Motion Technology Corp.(f) | | | 60.00 | | | | 03/15/24 | | | | (158 | ) | | | USD | | | | (1,118,482 | ) | | | (165,900 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Index Options – Puts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
S&P 500 Index | | | 4,960.00 | | | | 03/01/24 | | | | (8 | ) | | | USD | | | | (4,077,016 | ) | | | (160 | ) |
S&P 500 Index | | | 5,025.00 | | | | 03/08/24 | | | | (8 | ) | | | USD | | | | (4,077,016 | ) | | | (8,184 | ) |
S&P 500 Index | | | 5,005.00 | | | | 03/15/24 | | | | (8 | ) | | | USD | | | | (4,077,016 | ) | | | (12,640 | ) |
S&P 500 Index | | | 5,095.00 | | | | 03/22/24 | | | | (7 | ) | | | USD | | | | (3,567,389 | ) | | | (35,980 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Total Index Options – Puts | | | | (56,964 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Counterparty | | Exercise Rate | | | Expiration Date | | | Principal/ Notional Amount | | | Floating Rate Index | | | Pay/Receive Floating Rate | | | Value ($) | |
Written Options on Credit Default Swaps – Puts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CDX.NA.HYS.41 | | CITI | | | 105.00 | % | | | 04/17/24 | | | | USD | | | | (22,416,000 | ) | | | Fixed Spread | | | | Pay | | | | (67,903 | ) |
CDX.NA.HYS.41 | | JPM | | | 106.00 | % | | | 03/20/24 | | | | USD | | | | (14,944,000 | ) | | | Fixed Spread | | | | Pay | | | | (31,860 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | Total Written Options On Credit Default Swaps — Puts | | | | (99,763 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (Premiums $508,387) | | | $ | (322,627 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swap Contracts
Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swaps
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reference Entity | | Notional Amount | | | Annual Premium | | | Implied Credit Spread (1) | | | Maximum Potential Amount of Future Payments by the Fund Under the Contract (2) | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
Buy Protection^: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CDX.NA.IG.S41 | | | USD 72,750,000 | | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.52 | % | | | N/A | | | | 12/20/2028 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (959,986 | ) | | | (1,496,759 | ) | | | (536,773 | ) |
CDX.NA.HY.S41 | | | USD 20,158,380 | | | | 5.00 | % | | | 3.39 | % | | | N/A | | | | 12/20/2028 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (1,178,188 | ) | | | (1,275,280 | ) | | | (97,092 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (2,138,174 | ) | | $ | (2,772,039 | ) | | $ | (633,865 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OTC Credit Default Swaps
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reference Entity | | Counterparty | | | Notional Amount | | | Annual Premium | | | Implied Credit Spread (1) | | | Maximum Potential Amount of Future Payments by the Fund Under the Contract (2) | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
Buy Protection^: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CDX.NA.HY.S33 | | | CITI | | | | USD | | | | 2,222,000 | | | | 5.00 | % | | | 0.62 | % | | N/A | | | 12/20/2024 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (53,637 | ) | | | (77,325 | ) | | | (23,688 | ) |
CMBX.NA.BBB-.11 | | | CGMI | | | | USD | | | | 1,886,000 | | | | 3.00 | % | | | 7.67 | % | | N/A | | | 11/18/2054 | | | | Monthly | | | | 397,828 | | | | 256,944 | | | | (140,884 | ) |
CMBX.NA.BBB-.9 | | | MLCS | | | | USD | | | | 2,640,000 | | | | 3.00 | % | | | 13.71 | % | | N/A | | | 09/17/2058 | | | | Monthly | | | | 212,244 | | | | 391,050 | | | | 178,806 | |
CMBX.NA.BBB-.9 | | | MORD | | | | USD | | | | 1,333,000 | | | | 3.00 | % | | | 13.71 | % | | N/A | | | 09/17/2058 | | | | Monthly | | | | 246,605 | | | | 197,451 | | | | (49,154 | ) |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 16 |
GMO Alternative Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Swap Contracts — continued
OTC Credit Default Swaps — continued
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reference Entity | | Counterparty | | | Notional Amount | | | Annual Premium | | | Implied Credit Spread (1) | | | Maximum Potential Amount of Future Payments by the Fund Under the Contract (2) | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
CMBX.NA.A.15 | | | CGMI | | | | USD | | | | 2,222,000 | | | | 2.00 | % | | | 3.26 | % | | N/A | | | 11/18/2064 | | | | Monthly | | | | 266,640 | | | | 157,961 | | | | (108,679 | ) |
CMBX.NA.BBB-.14 | | | CGMI | | | | USD | | | | 576,500 | | | | 3.00 | % | | | 6.96 | % | | N/A | | | 12/16/2072 | | | | Monthly | | | | 162,861 | | | | 103,832 | | | | (59,029 | ) |
Sell Protection^: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CDX.NA.HY.S33 | | | CITI | | | | USD | | | | 4,388,727 | | | | 5.00 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | 4,388,727 USD | | | 12/20/2024 | | | | Quarterly | | | | 756,836 | | | | 172,520 | | | | (584,316 | ) |
CDX.NA.HY.S41 | | | GS | | | | USD | | | | 3,556,000 | | | | 5.00 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | 3,556,000 USD | | | 12/20/2028 | | | | Quarterly | | | | 245,858 | | | | 445,510 | | | | 199,652 | |
CDX.NA.HY.S41 | | | JPM | | | | USD | | | | 5,334,000 | | | | 5.00 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | 5,334,000 USD | | | 12/20/2028 | | | | Quarterly | | | | 357,319 | | | | 668,265 | | | | 310,946 | |
CMBX.NA.A.9 | | | CGMI | | | | USD | | | | 1,112,500 | | | | 2.00 | % | | | 6.07 | % | | 1,112,500 USD | | | 09/17/2058 | | | | Monthly | | | | (33,096 | ) | | | (65,777 | ) | | | (32,681 | ) |
CMBX.NA.A.9 | | | CGMI | | | | USD | | | | 1,780,000 | | | | 2.00 | % | | | 6.07 | % | | 1,780,000 USD | | | 09/17/2058 | | | | Monthly | | | | (44,602 | ) | | | (105,243 | ) | | | (60,641 | ) |
CMBX.NA.A.9 | | | MLCS | | | | USD | | | | 4,750,000 | | | | 2.00 | % | | | 6.07 | % | | 4,750,000 USD | | | 09/17/2058 | | | | Monthly | | | | 9,294 | | | | (280,846 | ) | | | (290,140 | ) |
CMBX.NA.A.9 | | | MORD | | | | USD | | | | 2,222,000 | | | | 2.00 | % | | | 6.07 | % | | 2,222,000 USD | | | 09/17/2058 | | | | Monthly | | | | (204,146 | ) | | | (131,376 | ) | | | 72,770 | |
CMBX.NA.AAA.10 | | | GS | | | | USD | | | | 4,610,000 | | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.59 | % | | 4,610,000 USD | | | 11/17/2059 | | | | Monthly | | | | 42,162 | | | | (9,650 | ) | | | (51,812 | ) |
CMBX.NA.AAA.15 | | | CGMI | | | | USD | | | | 4,445,000 | | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | 4,445,000 USD | | | 11/18/2064 | | | | Monthly | | | | (165,845 | ) | | | (68,061 | ) | | | 97,784 | |
CMBX.NA.AAA.15 | | | GS | | | | USD | | | | 1,730,000 | | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | 1,730,000 USD | | | 11/18/2064 | | | | Monthly | | | | (26,617 | ) | | | (26,490 | ) | | | 127 | |
CMBX.NA.AAA.14 | | | CGMI | | | | USD | | | | 11,125,000 | | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.73 | % | | 11,125,000 USD | | | 12/16/2072 | | | | Monthly | | | | (218,513 | ) | | | (134,559 | ) | | | 83,954 | |
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^ | Buy Protection - Fund pays a premium and buys credit protection. If a credit event occurs the Fund will, depending on the terms of the particular swap contract, either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. |
| Sell Protection - Fund receives a premium and sells credit protection. If a credit event occurs the Fund will, depending on the terms of the particular swap contract, either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. |
(1) | As of February 29, 2024, implied credit spreads in absolute terms, calculated using a model, and utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap contracts on the reference security, serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and reflect the likelihood or risk of default for the reference entity. |
| The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection. Wider (i.e. higher) credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the contract. |
(2) | The maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap contract. |
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps
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Fund Pays | | Fund Receives | | Notional Amount | | | Expiration Date | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
4.20% | | 3 Month AUD BBSW | | | AUD | | | | 18,400,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Quarterly | | | | (18,503 | ) | | | (44,611 | ) | | | (26,108 | ) |
3.95% | | 3 Month AUD BBSW | | | AUD | | | | 5,000,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Quarterly | | | | (243 | ) | | | 3,127 | | | | 3,370 | |
4.09% | | 3 Month AUD BBSW | | | AUD | | | | 6,000,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (6,386 | ) | | | (6,386 | ) |
3 Month AUD BBSW | | 3.95% | | | AUD | | | | 7,000,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (4,864 | ) | | | (4,864 | ) |
3 Month AUD BBSW | | 4.07% | | | AUD | | | | 6,500,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 5,549 | | | | 5,549 | |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 4.01% | | | CAD | | | | 8,500,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (21,821 | ) | | | (21,821 | ) |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 4.19% | | | CAD | | | | 9,500,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Annually | | | | 23,355 | | | | (909 | ) | | | (24,264 | ) |
3.99% | | CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | | CAD | | | | 1,500,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 4,331 | | | | 4,331 | |
CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | 1.03% | | | CHF | | | | 2,500,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Annually | | | | (1,215 | ) | | | (4,146 | ) | | | (2,931 | ) |
CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | 1.08% | | | CHF | | | | 16,620,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Annually | | | | (5,106 | ) | | | (10,123 | ) | | | (5,017 | ) |
CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | 1.10% | | | CHF | | | | 3,000,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Annually | | | | 70 | | | | (517 | ) | | | (587 | ) |
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17 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Alternative Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Swap Contracts — continued
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps — continued
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Fund Pays | | Fund Receives | | Notional Amount | | | Expiration Date | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | 1.21% | | | CHF | | | | 7,000,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 17,469 | | | | 17,469 | |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.43% | | | EUR | | | | 1,521,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Annually | | | | 20 | | | | (17,318 | ) | | | (17,338 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.52% | | | EUR | | | | 3,000,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (28,786 | ) | | | (28,786 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.64% | | | EUR | | | | 2,000,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (13,911 | ) | | | (13,911 | ) |
2.83% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | EUR | | | | 16,240,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Annually | | | | (68,013 | ) | | | 50,692 | | | | 118,705 | |
2.51% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | EUR | | | | 3,500,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 33,694 | | | | 33,694 | |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 4.12% | | | GBP | | | | 3,000,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (31,175 | ) | | | (31,175 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 4.16% | | | GBP | | | | 2,000,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (18,691 | ) | | | (18,691 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 4.62% | | | GBP | | | | 9,500,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Annually | | | | 24,840 | | | | 14,202 | | | | (10,638 | ) |
4.08% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | GBP | | | | 3,500,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 39,703 | | | | 39,703 | |
3.75% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | GBP | | | | 3,000,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Annually | | | | 1,028 | | | | 57,030 | | | | 56,002 | |
4.04% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | GBP | | | | 3,500,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Annually | | | | 1,942 | | | | 42,418 | | | | 40,476 | |
5.19% | | 3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | | NZD | | | | 7,000,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Quarterly | | | | (15,408 | ) | | | (19,661 | ) | | | (4,253 | ) |
4.64% | | 3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | | NZD | | | | 7,500,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 26,751 | | | | 26,751 | |
3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | 5.09% | | | NZD | | | | 6,000,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 9,491 | | | | 9,491 | |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | 2.92% | | | SEK | | | | 43,220,000 | | | 03/20/2026 | | | Quarterly | | | | (1,327 | ) | | | (30,785 | ) | | | (29,458 | ) |
4.33% | | USD-SOFR-COMPOUND | | | USD | | | | 4,000,000 | | | 06/20/2026 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (3,281 | ) | | | (3,281 | ) |
6 Month AUD BBSW | | 4.37% | | | AUD | | | | 18,670,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Semi-annual | | | | (39,325 | ) | | | (3,852 | ) | | | 35,473 | |
6 Month AUD BBSW | | 4.41% | | | AUD | | | | 1,200,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Semi-annual | | | | 552 | | | | 2,745 | | | | 2,193 | |
6 Month AUD BBSW | | 4.48% | | | AUD | | | | 2,000,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Semi-annual | | | | — | | | | 11,918 | | | | 11,918 | |
6 Month AUD BBSW | | 4.51% | | | AUD | | | | 1,400,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Semi-annual | | | | — | | | | 10,479 | | | | 10,479 | |
6 Month AUD BBSW | | 4.60% | | | AUD | | | | 4,300,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Semi-annual | | | | 9,006 | | | | 51,842 | | | | 42,836 | |
4.56% | | 6 Month AUD BBSW | | | AUD | | | | 1,600,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Semi-annual | | | | — | | | | (15,637 | ) | | | (15,637 | ) |
4.42% | | 6 Month AUD BBSW | | | AUD | | | | 2,200,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Semi-annual | | | | — | | | | (5,182 | ) | | | (5,182 | ) |
4.42% | | 6 Month AUD BBSW | | | AUD | | | | 1,600,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Semi-annual | | | | — | | | | (4,400 | ) | | | (4,400 | ) |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 3.43% | | | CAD | | | | 2,100,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (8,884 | ) | | | (8,884 | ) |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 3.46% | | | CAD | | | | 1,100,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (2,798 | ) | | | (2,798 | ) |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 3.49% | | | CAD | | | | 2,500,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (2,066 | ) | | | (2,066 | ) |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 3.49% | | | CAD | | | | 400,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (183 | ) | | | (183 | ) |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 3.61% | | | CAD | | | | 1,100,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 7,154 | | | | 7,154 | |
3.15% | | CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | | CAD | | | | 2,100,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 45,468 | | | | 45,468 | |
3.41% | | CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | | CAD | | | | 1,900,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 10,952 | | | | 10,952 | |
3.45% | | CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | | CAD | | | | 2,100,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | (6,537 | ) | | | 6,437 | | | | 12,974 | |
3.45% | | CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | | CAD | | | | 1,200,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 3,715 | | | | 3,715 | |
1.21% | | CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | | CHF | | | | 700,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | (2,269 | ) | | | (575 | ) | | | 1,694 | |
1.19% | | CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | | CHF | | | | 3,770,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | (8,814 | ) | | | 7,453 | | | | 16,267 | |
1.35% | | CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | | CHF | | | | 1,100,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (17,473 | ) | | | (17,473 | ) |
1.26% | | CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | | CHF | | | | 500,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | (742 | ) | | | (2,832 | ) | | | (2,090 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.19% | | | EUR | | | | 1,500,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (52,316 | ) | | | (52,316 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.21% | | | EUR | | | | 500,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (16,630 | ) | | | (16,630 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.42% | | | EUR | | | | 1,300,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (16,525 | ) | | | (16,525 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.43% | | | EUR | | | | 800,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (9,865 | ) | | | (9,865 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.50% | | | EUR | | | | 500,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (2,669 | ) | | | (2,669 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.54% | | | EUR | | | | 3,720,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | 10,375 | | | | (5,173 | ) | | | (15,548 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.61% | | | EUR | | | | 1,000,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 5,221 | | | | 5,221 | |
2.27% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | EUR | | | | 305,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | (500 | ) | | | 8,206 | | | | 8,706 | |
2.52% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | EUR | | | | 1,570,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | (2,003 | ) | | | 4,528 | | | | 6,531 | |
2.45% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | EUR | | | | 400,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 3,867 | | | | 3,867 | |
2.42% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | EUR | | | | 700,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 8,798 | | | | 8,798 | |
2.42% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | EUR | | | | 700,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 9,298 | | | | 9,298 | |
2.41% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | EUR | | | | 700,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 9,597 | | | | 9,597 | |
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| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 18 |
GMO Alternative Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Swap Contracts — continued
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps — continued
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Fund Pays | | Fund Receives | | Notional Amount | | | Expiration Date | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
2.52% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | EUR | | | | 400,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 1,374 | | | | 1,374 | |
2.54% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | EUR | | | | 1,500,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 2,728 | | | | 2,728 | |
2.55% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | EUR | | | | 1,100,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 274 | | | | 274 | |
2.55% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | EUR | | | | 1,200,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 470 | | | | 470 | |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 3.15% | | | GBP | | | | 900,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | (926 | ) | | | (62,725 | ) | | | (61,799 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 3.41% | | | GBP | | | | 800,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (34,283 | ) | | | (34,283 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 3.51% | | | GBP | | | | 800,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | (3,103 | ) | | | (26,173 | ) | | | (23,070 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 3.51% | | | GBP | | | | 1,200,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (39,136 | ) | | | (39,136 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 3.54% | | | GBP | | | | 900,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | (905 | ) | | | (26,909 | ) | | | (26,004 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 3.70% | | | GBP | | | | 600,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (7,893 | ) | | | (7,893 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 3.84% | | | GBP | | | | 800,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 699 | | | | 699 | |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 3.85% | | | GBP | | | | 1,520,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | 404 | | | | 3,149 | | | | 2,745 | |
3.89% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | GBP | | | | 2,300,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | (8,612 | ) | | | (13,669 | ) | | | (5,057 | ) |
3.24% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | GBP | | | | 500,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 30,336 | | | | 30,336 | |
3.36% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | GBP | | | | 800,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 38,748 | | | | 38,748 | |
3.65% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | GBP | | | | 700,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 12,793 | | | | 12,793 | |
3.68% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | GBP | | | | 500,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 7,832 | | | | 7,832 | |
3.74% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | GBP | | | | 800,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 7,330 | | | | 7,330 | |
3.90% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | GBP | | | | 1,000,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (6,916 | ) | | | (6,916 | ) |
4.30% | | 3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | | NZD | | | | 3,000,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 35,112 | | | | 35,112 | |
4.69% | | 3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | | NZD | | | | 1,400,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (10,706 | ) | | | (10,706 | ) |
3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | 4.48% | | | NZD | | | | 1,800,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (4,546 | ) | | | (4,546 | ) |
3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | 4.75% | | | NZD | | | | 1,700,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Quarterly | | | | 4,309 | | | | 17,760 | | | | 13,451 | |
3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | 4.77% | | | NZD | | | | 3,300,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Quarterly | | | | 11,675 | | | | 37,822 | | | | 26,147 | |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | 2.20% | | | SEK | | | | 18,000,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (88,308 | ) | | | (88,308 | ) |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | 2.24% | | | SEK | | | | 14,000,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (64,200 | ) | | | (64,200 | ) |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | 2.47% | | | SEK | | | | 11,000,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (28,847 | ) | | | (28,847 | ) |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | 2.63% | | | SEK | | | | 8,000,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (10,365 | ) | | | (10,365 | ) |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | 2.76% | | | SEK | | | | 9,000,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (2,115 | ) | | | (2,115 | ) |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | 2.84% | | | SEK | | | | 9,000,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 3,576 | | | | 3,576 | |
2.47% | | 3 Month SEK STIBOR | | | SEK | | | | 10,670,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Quarterly | | | | 840 | | | | 28,497 | | | | 27,657 | |
2.49% | | 3 Month SEK STIBOR | | | SEK | | | | 111,390,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Quarterly | | | | (12,266 | ) | | | 276,364 | | | | 288,630 | |
2.28% | | 3 Month SEK STIBOR | | | SEK | | | | 12,000,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 50,337 | | | | 50,337 | |
2.63% | | 3 Month SEK STIBOR | | | SEK | | | | 16,000,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 21,395 | | | | 21,395 | |
2.60% | | 3 Month SEK STIBOR | | | SEK | | | | 13,000,000 | | | 03/20/2034 | | | Quarterly | | | | 655 | | | | 20,715 | | | | 20,060 | |
USD-SOFR-COMPOUND | | 3.88% | | | USD | | | | 1,000,000 | | | 06/20/2034 | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 4,841 | | | | 4,841 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (106,746 | ) | | $ | 263,451 | | | $ | 370,197 | |
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OTC Total Return Swaps
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Fund Pays | | Fund Receives | | Counterparty | | Notional Amount | | | Expiration Date | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
Total Return on Markit iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade Index | | SOFR | | MSCI | | | USD 4,497,000 | | | 03/20/2024 | | Quarterly | | | 14,039 | | | | 52,069 | | | | 38,030 | |
1 Month Federal Funds Rate plus 0.03% | | Total Return on MSCI World Daily Total Return Net Value Index | | GS | | | USD 3,690,983 | | | 04/30/2024 | | Monthly | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | |
19 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Alternative Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Swap Contracts — continued
OTC Total Return Swaps — continued
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund Pays | | Fund Receives | | | Counterparty | | | Notional Amount | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
Total Return on MSCI World Daily Total Return Net Growth Index | |
| 1 Month Federal Funds Rate minus 0.02% | | | | GS | | | | USD | | | | 3,710,297 | | | | 04/30/2024 | | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
1 Month Federal Funds Rate minus 0.06% | |
| Total Return on MSCI World Daily Total Return Net Value Index | | | | UBSA | | | | USD | | | | 1,539,640 | | | | 05/13/2024 | | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | 45,515 | | | | 45,515 | |
Total Return on MSCI World Daily Total Return Net Growth Index | |
| 1 Month Federal Funds Rate plus 0.02% | | | | UBSA | | | | USD | | | | 1,523,958 | | | | 05/13/2024 | | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | (56,353 | ) | | | (56,353 | ) |
1 Month Federal Funds Rate plus 0.06% | |
| Total Return on MSCI World Daily Total Return Net Value Index | | | | JPM | | | | USD | | | | 1,414,778 | | | | 12/16/2024 | | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | 19,962 | | | | 19,962 | |
Total Return on MSCI World Daily Total Return Net Growth Index | |
| 1 Month Federal Funds Rate minus 0.17% | | | | JPM | | | | USD | | | | 1,700,132 | | | | 12/16/2024 | | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | (22,506 | ) | | | (22,506 | ) |
Total Return on Equity Basket (l) | |
| 1 Month Federal Funds Rate minus 0.40% | | | | MORD | | | | USD | | | | 2,404,558 | | | | 06/18/2024 | | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | (41,413 | ) | | | (41,413 | ) |
Total Return on Equity Basket (l) | |
| 1 Month Federal Funds Rate minus 0.40% | | | | GS | | | | USD | | | | 2,014,744 | | | | 06/24/2024 | | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | 36,684 | | | | 36,684 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 14,039 | | | $ | 33,958 | | | $ | 19,919 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As of February 29, 2024, for the above contracts and/or agreements, the Fund had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover commitments or collateral requirements, if any, of the relevant broker or exchange.
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
† | Denominated in U.S. Dollar, unless otherwise indicated. |
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | All or a portion of this security has been pledged to cover margin requirements on futures and/or cleared swap contracts, collateral on securities sold short, OTC swap contracts, forward currency contracts, and/or written options, if any (Note 4). |
(b) | Securities are traded on separate exchanges for the same entity. |
(c) | Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs (Note 2). |
(d) | Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by the Trustees of GMO Trust or persons acting at their direction pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees. Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs (Note 2). |
(e) | All or a portion of this security is out on loan (Note 2). |
(f) | All or a portion of this investment is held in connection with one or more holdings within the Fund. |
(g) | Preferred dividend rates are disclosed to the extent that a stated rate exists. |
(h) | Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors. |
(i) | All or a portion of this security or derivative is owned by GMO Alternative Allocation SPC Ltd., which is a 100% owned subsidiary of GMO Alternative Allocation Fund. |
(j) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
(k) | The rate shown represents yield-to-maturity. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 20 |
GMO Alternative Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
| | |
(l) The following table represents the individual long and/or short positions within the custom equity basket swap as of February 29, 2024. | | |
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Shares | | | Description | | % of Equity Basket | | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Custom equity basket swap with GS as the counterparty: | | | | | | | | |
| (21,670) | | | Allegro EU SA | | | 8.9 | % | | | (175,124 | ) |
| (18,400) | | | B3 SA – Brasil Bolsa Balcao | | | 2.4 | % | | | (47,489 | ) |
| (1,361) | | | Bid Corp. Ltd. | | | 1.6 | % | | | (31,813 | ) |
| (136) | | | Budimex | | | 1.3 | % | | | (24,859 | ) |
| (397) | | | Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd. | | | 2.1 | % | | | (41,827 | ) |
| (1,012) | | | CD Projekt SA | | | 1.4 | % | | | (27,814 | ) |
| (58,000) | | | China Southern Airlines Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 1.1 | % | | | (21,526 | ) |
| (8,618) | | | Clicks Group Ltd. | | | 6.8 | % | | | (134,568 | ) |
| (71,616) | | | Cosan SA | | | 12.4 | % | | | (244,910 | ) |
| (1,947) | | | Dino Polska SA | | | 11.4 | % | | | (226,556 | ) |
| (10,569) | | | Doosan Enerbility Co. Ltd. | | | 6.5 | % | | | (129,000 | ) |
| (27,000) | | | Gulf Energy Development PCL NVDR | | | 1.6 | % | | | (32,416 | ) |
| (147) | | | Hanmi Pharm Co. Ltd. | | | 1.9 | % | | | (36,894 | ) |
| (26,600) | | | Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos SA | | | 1.0 | % | | | (19,638 | ) |
| (652) | | | HYBE Co. Ltd. | | | 4.9 | % | | | (97,651 | ) |
| (683) | | | Kakao Corp. | | | 1.4 | % | | | (27,414 | ) |
| (14,000) | | | Kingdee International Software Group Co. Ltd. | | | 0.8 | % | | | (15,054 | ) |
| (888) | | | Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. | | | 1.7 | % | | | (34,263 | ) |
| (28) | | | LG Energy Solution Ltd. | | | 0.4 | % | | | (8,462 | ) |
| (12) | | | LPP SA | | | 2.7 | % | | | (53,980 | ) |
| (24,208) | | | Microport Scientific Corp. | | | 1.2 | % | | | (23,691 | ) |
| (903) | | | POSCO Chemical Co. Ltd. | | | 10.9 | % | | | (215,841 | ) |
| (24,000) | | | Rede D’Or Sao Luiz SA | | | 6.2 | % | | | (122,243 | ) |
| (60) | | | Samsung Biologics Co. Ltd. | | | 1.8 | % | | | (34,912 | ) |
| (12,352) | | | Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. | | | 3.7 | % | | | (73,433 | ) |
| (333) | | | SK IE Technology Co. Ltd. | | | 0.9 | % | | | (18,367 | ) |
| (1,156) | | | Yuhan Corp. | | | 3.0 | % | | | (58,635 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | $ | (1,978,380 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | % of Equity Basket | | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Custom equity basket swap with MORD as the counterparty: | | | | | | | | |
| (130,000) | | | Air China Ltd. – Class H | | | 2.9 | % | | | (69,613 | ) |
| (110,700) | | | Airports Of Thailand PC NVDR | | | 8.0 | % | | | (196,177 | ) |
| (46,000) | | | Alibaba Health Information Technology Ltd. | | | 0.8 | % | | | (20,100 | ) |
| (78,000) | | | China Molybdenum Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 2.0 | % | | | (48,119 | ) |
| (36,000) | | | China Southern Airlines Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 0.5 | % | | | (13,361 | ) |
| (122,000) | | | Genscript Biotech Corp. | | | 10.1 | % | | | (246,640 | ) |
| (206,700) | | | Gulf Energy Development PCL NVDR | | | 10.2 | % | | | (248,163 | ) |
| (383) | | | Hanmi Pharm Co. Ltd. | | | 3.9 | % | | | (96,125 | ) |
| (949) | | | Hotel Shilla Co. Ltd. | | | 1.8 | % | | | (42,900 | ) |
| (16,250) | | | Innovent Biologics, Inc. | | | 1.1 | % | | | (25,676 | ) |
| (12,000) | | | Innovent Biologics, Inc. | | | 2.6 | % | | | (64,712 | ) |
| (2,341) | | | Kakao Corp. | | | 3.9 | % | | | (93,963 | ) |
| (185,000) | | | Kingdee International Software Group Co. Ltd. | | | 8.1 | % | | | (198,928 | ) |
| (7,405) | | | Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. | | | 11.7 | % | | | (285,719 | ) |
| (34,200) | | | Nongfu Spring Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 7.9 | % | | | (193,394 | ) |
| (33) | | | POSCO Chemical Co. Ltd. | | | 0.3 | % | | | (7,888 | ) |
| (571) | | | Samsung Biologics Co. Ltd. | | | 13.6 | % | | | (332,247 | ) |
| (40,355) | | | Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. | | | 9.8 | % | | | (239,913 | ) |
| (350) | | | SK IE Technology Co. Ltd. | | | 0.8 | % | | | (19,305 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | $ | (2,442,943 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 113.
| | | | |
21 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
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GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Asset Allocation team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Although GMO does not manage the Fund to, or control the Fund’s risk relative to, any securities index or securities benchmark, a discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) is included for comparative purposes only.
Class III shares of GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund returned +10.46% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +3.12% for the CPI.
This was a strong 12 months for absolute performance, but it was more nuanced in relation to traditional risk assets. Over the same period, developed equities, as measured by the MSCI World Index, were up 25.0%. Emerging equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were up 8.7%, while bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index, were up 3.3%.
The Fund had an average equity exposure of about 52%, and this had a worse return than MSCI All Country World Index (“ACWI”). Within developed markets, we were leaning away from the U.S. as we believed that it was trading at an unfavorable valuation, but it went on to have a very strong year relative to other markets. We also had a significant investment in emerging markets as we believed that they were trading at very preferential valuations and, despite the asset class performing poorly, extremely strong security selection ensured that this added to performance relative to MSCI ACWI. There was a broadly 36% average exposure to alternatives and these delivered a solid positive return, although they could not keep pace with the resurgent equity markets. Fixed income assets accounted for an average 13% of the Fund, and these were up 7.5% for the 12 months. Our decision to emphasize credit over duration was a key driver of the outperformance over the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. The highlight was an exposure to emerging debt, with the J.P. Morgan EMBIG Diversified Index returning 10.1%, and our portfolio was comfortably ahead of this with an 18.4% return.
Because some of the securities and instruments held directly or indirectly by the Fund had positive fair value adjustments at the beginning or end of the fiscal year (and the performance of indices are not fair valued), the Fund’s absolute and relative performance is higher than it otherwise would have been in the absence of such fair value adjustments.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $1,000,000 Investment in
GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund Class III Shares, the Consumer Price Index and the Bloomberg
U.S. Treasury Inflation Notes: 1-10 Year Index
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | 5 Year | | 10 Year | | Since Inception |
Class III | | 10.46% | | 3.43% | | 2.89% | | n/a |
Class IV | | 10.57% | | 3.50% | | 2.94% | | n/a |
Class MF | | 10.56% | | 3.48% | | 2.95% | | n/a |
Class R6 | | 10.50% | | n/a | | n/a | | 5/1/20 6.24% |
Class I | | 10.43% | | n/a | | n/a | | 8/8/19 3.77% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
For Class III, IV, MF, R6 and I the gross expense ratio of 1.24%, 1.19%, 1.19%, 1.24% and 1.35%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 1.16%, 1.11%, 1.11%, 1.16% and 1.26% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 76.9 | % |
Debt Obligations | | | 35.7 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4.2 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 1.9 | |
Investment Funds | | | 0.3 | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | 0.1 | |
Rights/Warrants | | | 0.1 | |
Swap Contracts | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Loan Assignments | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Loan Participations | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Purchased Options | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Written Options/Credit Linked Options | | | (0.0 | )^ |
Reverse Repurchase Agreements | | | (0.0 | )^ |
Futures Contracts | | | (0.1 | ) |
Securities Sold Short | | | (21.3 | ) |
Other | | | 2.2 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | Debt Obligations as a % of Total Net Assets | |
United States | | | 15.4 | % |
Other Emerging | | | 2.6 | † |
Australia | | | 1.1 | |
Euro Region | | | (0.3 | )§ |
Other Developed | | | (0.3 | )‡ |
| | | | |
| | | 18.5 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | Equity Investments as a % | |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | of Total Net Assets | |
Japan | | | 11.4 | % |
United States | | | 10.6 | |
Other Developed | | | 5.0 | ‡ |
Other Emerging | | | 4.1 | † |
Taiwan | | | 3.2 | |
United Kingdom | | | 2.9 | |
India | | | 2.7 | |
South Korea | | | 2.6 | |
France | | | 2.5 | |
China | | | 2.3 | |
Canada | | | 2.2 | |
Brazil | | | 2.0 | |
Netherlands | | | 1.4 | |
Spain | | | 1.4 | |
Italy | | | 1.0 | |
South Africa | | | 1.0 | |
Switzerland | | | 1.0 | |
| | | | |
| | | 57.3 | % |
| | | | |
& | The table incorporates aggregate indirect asset class exposure associated with investments in other funds of GMO Trust (“underlying funds”). Derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table incorporates aggregate indirect country exposure associated with investments in the underlying funds. The table excludes short-term investments. The table includes exposure through the use of certain derivative financial instruments and excludes exposure through certain currency linked derivatives such as forward currency contracts and currency options. The table is based on duration adjusted net exposures (both investments and derivatives), taking into account the market value of securities and the notional amounts of swaps and other derivative financial instruments. Duration is based on GMO’s models. The greater the duration of a bond, the greater its contribution to the concentration percentage. Credit default swap exposures are factored into the duration-adjusted exposure using the reference security and applying the same methodology to that security. The table is not normalized, thus, due to the exclusions listed above and negative exposures, which may be attributable to derivatives or short sales, if any, the tables may not total to 100%. |
† | “Other Emerging” is comprised of emerging countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Total Net Assets. |
§ | “Euro Region” is comprised of derivative financial instruments attributed to the Eurozone and not a particular country. |
‡ | “Other Developed” is comprised of developed countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Total Net Assets. |
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GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 100.0% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 100.0% | | | | |
| 5,616,063 | | | GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund, Class VI | | | 105,862,796 | |
| 1,955,524 | | | GMO High Yield Fund, Class VI | | | 34,788,771 | |
| 243,141,779 | | | GMO Implementation Fund | | | 3,136,528,946 | |
| 5,770,123 | | | GMO Opportunistic Income Fund, Class VI | | | 138,482,959 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $3,422,809,251) | | | 3,415,663,472 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.1% | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 0.1% | |
| 4,420,774 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (a) | | | 4,420,774 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $4,420,774) | | | 4,420,774 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1% (Cost $3,427,230,025) | | | 3,420,084,246 | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — (0.1%) | | | (2,928,530 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 3,417,155,716 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 113.
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 26 |
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Asset Allocation team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Although GMO does not manage the Fund to, or control the Fund’s risk relative to, any securities index or securities benchmark, a discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) is included for comparative purposes only.
Class III shares of GMO Benchmark-Free Fund returned +12.54% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +3.12% for the CPI.
This was a strong 12 months for absolute performance, but it was more nuanced in relation to traditional risk assets. Over the same period, developed equities, as measured by the MSCI World Index, were up 25.0%. Emerging equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were up 8.7%, while bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index, were up 3.3%.
The Fund had an average equity exposure of about 62%, and this had a worse return than the MSCI All Country World Index (“ACWI”). Within developed markets, we were leaning away from the U.S. as we believed that it was trading at an unfavorable valuation, but it went on to have a very strong year relative to other markets. We also had a significant investment in emerging markets as we believed that they were trading at very preferential valuations and, despite the asset class performing poorly, extremely strong security selection ensured that this added to performance relative to MSCI ACWI. There was a broadly 22% average exposure to alternatives and these delivered a solid positive return, largely driven by the improved environment for the collateral holdings, although they could not keep pace with the resurgent equity markets. Fixed income assets accounted for an average 16% of the Fund, and these were up 7.9% for the 12 months. Our decision to emphasize credit over duration was a key driver of the outperformance over the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. The highlight was an exposure to emerging debt, with the J.P. Morgan EMBIG Diversified Index returning 10.1%, and our portfolio was comfortably ahead of this with an 18.4% return.
Because some of the securities and instruments held directly or indirectly by the Fund had positive fair value adjustments at the beginning or end of the fiscal year (and the performance of indices are not fair valued), the Fund’s absolute and relative performance is higher than it otherwise would have been in the absence of such fair value adjustments.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $1,000,000 Investment in
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund Class III Shares, the Consumer Price Index and the
Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Inflation Notes: 1-10 Year Index
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns | |
| | 1 Year | | | 5 Year | | | 10 Year | |
Class III | | | 12.54 | % | | | 3.97 | % | | | 3.78 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited.
For Class III the gross expense ratio of 0.61% is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Class listed above, the net expense ratio of 0.55% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 82.3 | % |
Debt Obligations | | | 26.9 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 7.4 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 2.3 | |
Loan Assignments | | | 0.1 | |
Swap Contracts | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Rights/Warrants | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Investment Funds | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Loan Participations | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Futures Contracts | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Purchased Options | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Written Options/Credit Linked Options | | | (0.0 | )^ |
Reverse Repurchase Agreements | | | (0.0 | )^ |
Securities Sold Short | | | (19.1 | ) |
Other | | | 0.1 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | Debt Obligations as a % of Total Net Assets | |
United States | | | 17.9 | % |
Other Emerging | | | 3.3 | † |
Other Developed | | | 0.0 | ^‡ |
| | | | |
| | | 21.2 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | Equity Investments as a % of Total Net Assets | |
Japan | | | 13.3 | % |
United States | | | 10.0 | |
Other Developed | | | 6.0 | ‡ |
Other Emerging | | | 3.9 | † |
Taiwan | | | 3.9 | |
United Kingdom | | | 3.4 | |
India | | | 3.3 | |
France | | | 3.0 | |
South Korea | | | 2.9 | |
China | | | 2.7 | |
Canada | | | 2.5 | |
Brazil | | | 2.4 | |
Spain | | | 1.7 | |
Netherlands | | | 1.6 | |
Italy | | | 1.3 | |
South Africa | | | 1.2 | |
Switzerland | | | 1.2 | |
Mexico | | | 1.0 | |
| | | | |
| | | 65.3 | % |
| | | | |
& | The table incorporates aggregate indirect asset class exposure associated with investments in other funds of GMO Trust (“underlying funds”). Derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table incorporates aggregate indirect country exposure associated with investments in the underlying funds. The table excludes short-term investments. The table includes exposure through the use of certain derivative financial instruments and excludes exposure through certain currency linked derivatives such as forward currency contracts and currency options. The table is based on duration adjusted net exposures (both investments and derivatives), taking into account the market value of securities and the notional amounts of swaps and other derivative financial instruments. Duration is based on GMO’s models. The greater the duration of a bond, the greater its contribution to the concentration percentage. Credit default swap exposures are factored into the duration-adjusted exposure using the reference security and applying the same methodology to that security. The table is not normalized, thus, due to the exclusions listed above and negative exposures, which may be attributable to derivatives or short sales, if any, the tables may not total to 100%. |
† | “Other Emerging” is comprised of emerging countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
‡ | “Other Developed” is comprised of developed countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
29
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 78.6% | | | | |
| | | | Australia — 1.3% | | | | |
| 61,183 | | | Accent Group Ltd. | | | 80,527 | |
| 4,849 | | | Ampol Ltd. | | | 124,303 | |
| 103,761 | | | BHP Group Ltd. (a) | | | 2,974,445 | |
| 194,617 | | | BlueScope Steel Ltd. | | | 2,894,047 | |
| 170,494 | | | Brambles Ltd. (a) | | | 1,674,078 | |
| 10,355 | | | Champion Iron Ltd. | | | 52,139 | |
| 61,824 | | | CSR Ltd. | | | 355,216 | |
| 23,740 | | | Dexus – (REIT) (a) | | | 113,687 | |
| 51,631 | | | Fortescue Ltd. (a) | | | 871,428 | |
| 233,592 | | | GPT Group – (REIT) (a) | | | 660,649 | |
| 52,683 | | | GrainCorp Ltd. – Class A | | | 266,921 | |
| 95,164 | | | Grange Resources Ltd. | | | 26,670 | |
| 92,272 | | | Helia Group Ltd. | | | 248,066 | |
| 43,009 | | | HomeCo Daily Needs – (REIT) (a) | | | 34,840 | |
| 8,409 | | | JB Hi-Fi Ltd. | | | 336,997 | |
| 8,334 | | | McMillan Shakespeare Ltd. | | | 118,661 | |
| 484,019 | | | Mirvac Group – (REIT) (a) | | | 686,510 | |
| 59,370 | | | Perenti Ltd. * | | | 35,163 | |
| 10,938 | | | Rio Tinto Ltd. (a) | | | 880,825 | |
| 304,181 | | | Scentre Group – (REIT) (a) | | | 615,620 | |
| 5,834 | | | SmartGroup Corp. Ltd. | | | 41,655 | |
| 24,820 | | | Southern Cross Media Group Ltd. | | | 14,838 | |
| 214,596 | | | Stockland – (REIT) (a) | | | 627,011 | |
| 32,339 | | | Super Retail Group Ltd. | | | 344,212 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Australia | | | 14,078,508 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Austria — 0.4% | | | | |
| 37,350 | | | Erste Group Bank AG | | | 1,493,371 | |
| 1,254 | | | EVN AG (a) | | | 32,534 | |
| 44,191 | | | OMV AG | | | 1,947,318 | |
| 15,838 | | | Raiffeisen Bank International AG | | | 329,919 | |
| 737 | | | Strabag SE | | | 34,767 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Austria | | | 3,837,909 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Belgium — 0.9% | | | | |
| 75,691 | | | Ageas SA | | | 3,216,835 | |
| 7,140 | | | Bekaert SA | | | 354,065 | |
| 670 | | | Cie d’Entreprises CFE | | | 5,393 | |
| 2,251 | | | Colruyt Group NV | | | 108,128 | |
| 9,573 | | | Groupe Bruxelles Lambert NV | | | 719,965 | |
| 7,522 | | | KBC Group NV | | | 529,871 | |
| 452 | | | Melexis NV | | | 38,055 | |
| 635 | | | Orange Belgium SA * | | | 9,016 | |
| 91,355 | | | Proximus SADP | | | 764,727 | |
| 1,957 | | | Sofina SA | | | 447,917 | |
| 9,432 | | | Syensqo SA * | | | 842,135 | |
| 24,702 | | | UCB SA | | | 2,850,103 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Belgium | | | 9,886,210 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 0.9% | | | | |
| 1,872 | | | Alupar Investimento SA | | | 11,214 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Brazil — continued | | | | |
| 250,300 | | | Ambev SA | | | 633,416 | |
| 228,983 | | | Banco do Brasil SA | | | 2,665,196 | |
| 26,387 | | | BB Seguridade Participacoes SA | | | 176,971 | |
| 7,700 | | | Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais | | | 23,265 | |
| 66,617 | | | CPFL Energia SA | | | 474,256 | |
| 46,627 | | | Enauta Participacoes SA | | | 238,993 | |
| 57,100 | | | Engie Brasil Energia SA | | | 482,658 | |
| 25,202 | | | Itau Unibanco Holding SA | | | 148,593 | |
| 81,590 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro SA Sponsored ADR | | | 1,347,867 | |
| 16,700 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro SA | | | 138,475 | |
| 43,100 | | | Ser Educacional SA * | | | 54,622 | |
| 327,933 | | | TIM SA | | | 1,198,637 | |
| 9,384 | | | TIM SA ADR | | | 173,510 | |
| 6,438 | | | Transmissora Alianca de Energia Eletrica SA | | | 45,846 | |
| 221,490 | | | Ultrapar Participacoes SA | | | 1,308,150 | |
| 36,852 | | | Vale SA | | | 496,614 | |
| 58,900 | | | Vibra Energia SA | | | 306,402 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Brazil | | | 9,924,685 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Canada — 3.3% | | | | |
| 25,700 | | | Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. (a) | | | 1,593,906 | |
| 86,224 | | | B2Gold Corp. (b) | | | 206,938 | |
| 51,800 | | | B2Gold Corp. (b) | | | 124,810 | |
| 25,176 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia (b) | | | 1,220,281 | |
| 19,900 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia (b) | | | 964,977 | |
| 6,855 | | | Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. – Class A | | | 279,341 | |
| 1,400 | | | Brookfield Corp. (a) (c) | | | 57,768 | |
| 35,433 | | | Brookfield Corp. – Class A (a) (c) | | | 1,462,320 | |
| 1,100 | | | BRP, Inc. | | | 72,607 | |
| 18,970 | | | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (b) | | | 897,660 | |
| 17,600 | | | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (b) | | | 832,828 | |
| 16,100 | | | Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. – Class A (c) | | | 1,638,293 | |
| 6,700 | | | Canfor Corp. * | | | 81,606 | |
| 3,100 | | | Cascades, Inc. | | | 24,030 | |
| 37,700 | | | Celestica, Inc. * (b) | | | 1,602,281 | |
| 22,492 | | | Celestica, Inc. * (b) | | | 956,585 | |
| 2,000 | | | CGI, Inc. * (a) (b) | | | 229,628 | |
| 308 | | | CGI, Inc. * (a) (b) | | | 35,374 | |
| 15,700 | | | China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd. | | | 73,420 | |
| 14,700 | | | CI Financial Corp. | | | 183,269 | |
| 2,903 | | | Cogeco, Inc. | | | 122,845 | |
| 2,900 | | | DREAM Unlimited Corp. – Class A (c) | | | 43,976 | |
| 5,200 | | | Enerplus Corp. | | | 92,149 | |
| 600 | | | EQB, Inc. | | | 38,100 | |
| 600 | | | Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (a) | | | 640,426 | |
| 14,700 | | | Finning International, Inc. | | | 385,386 | |
| 23,600 | | | Great-West Lifeco, Inc. (a) | | | 726,876 | |
| 16,200 | | | iA Financial Corp., Inc. | | | 1,004,599 | |
| 3,505 | | | Imperial Oil Ltd. (b) | | | 219,063 | |
| 2,400 | | | Imperial Oil Ltd. (b) | | | 150,174 | |
| 6,200 | | | Interfor Corp. * | | | 92,693 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 30 |
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Canada — continued | | | | |
| 6,585 | | | International Petroleum Corp. * | | | 69,160 | |
| 1,100 | | | Linamar Corp. | | | 53,835 | |
| 13,700 | | | Magna International, Inc. (b) | | | 754,880 | |
| 1,495 | | | Magna International, Inc. (b) | | | 82,404 | |
| 133,000 | | | Manulife Financial Corp. (a) (b) | | | 3,156,563 | |
| 92,987 | | | Manulife Financial Corp. (a) (b) | | | 2,207,511 | |
| 2,600 | | | Martinrea International, Inc. | | | 26,629 | |
| 1,500 | | | National Bank of Canada | | | 117,080 | |
| 18,600 | | | Nutrien Ltd. (a) (b) | | | 970,876 | |
| 18,528 | | | Nutrien Ltd. (a) (b) | | | 967,903 | |
| 12,100 | | | Onex Corp. | | | 901,114 | |
| 4,046 | | | Open Text Corp. (a) | | | 155,731 | |
| 52,400 | | | Parex Resources, Inc. | | | 845,566 | |
| 42,400 | | | Power Corp. of Canada | | | 1,224,996 | |
| 38,200 | | | Quebecor, Inc. – Class B | | | 893,393 | |
| 7,900 | | | Resolute Forest Products, Inc. * (d) | | | 15,800 | |
| 4,600 | | | Rogers Sugar, Inc. | | | 17,591 | |
| 15,000 | | | Russel Metals, Inc. | | | 491,508 | |
| 5,900 | | | Sleep Country Canada Holdings, Inc. | | | 124,551 | |
| 2,300 | | | Spin Master Corp. | | | 54,757 | |
| 10,800 | | | Stella-Jones, Inc. | | | 607,184 | |
| 20,400 | | | Sun Life Financial, Inc. (a) (b) | | | 1,083,471 | |
| 10,799 | | | Sun Life Financial, Inc. (a) (b) | | | 573,643 | |
| 1,292 | | | Teekay Tankers Ltd. – Class A | | | 70,827 | |
| 21,500 | | | Toronto-Dominion Bank (a) (b) | | | 1,290,966 | |
| 5,044 | | | Toronto-Dominion Bank (a) (b) | | | 302,640 | |
| 1,200 | | | Wajax Corp. | | | 30,143 | |
| 25,300 | | | West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (b) (c) | | | 2,036,080 | |
| 4,227 | | | West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (b) (c) | | | 340,274 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Canada | | | 35,521,285 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chile — 0.1% | | | | |
| 178,131 | | | Cencosud SA | | | 319,792 | |
| 1,696,576 | | | Colbun SA | | | 233,203 | |
| 28,340 | | | Empresas CMPC SA | | | 50,310 | |
| 20,391 | | | Enel Chile SA ADR | | | 61,173 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Chile | | | 664,478 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | China — 2.7% | | | | |
| 116,000 | | | 361 Degrees International Ltd. | | | 61,938 | |
| 444,500 | | | 3SBio, Inc. | | | 293,274 | |
| 5,738,000 | | | Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. – Class H | | | 2,353,989 | |
| 22,981 | | | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Sponsored ADR (a) | | | 1,701,283 | |
| 449,000 | | | BAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. – Class H | | | 134,074 | |
| 3,599 | | | Baidu, Inc. ADR * (a) | | | 364,687 | |
| 426,091 | | | Bank of Communications Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 279,152 | |
| 71,000 | | | Beijing Enterprises Holdings Ltd. | | | 267,089 | |
| 1,716,000 | | | China Cinda Asset Management Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 164,311 | |
| 254,000 | | | China Communications Services Corp. Ltd. – Class H | | | 107,894 | |
| 6,752,000 | | | China Construction Bank Corp. – Class H | | | 4,187,294 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | China — continued | | | | |
| 116,000 | | | China Dongxiang Group Co. Ltd. | | | 5,611 | |
| 780,000 | | | China Energy Engineering Corp. Ltd. – Class H | | | 71,652 | |
| 519,000 | | | China Everbright Environment Group Ltd. | | | 192,784 | |
| 1,058,000 | | | China Greenfresh Group Co. Ltd. * (e) | | | — | |
| 378,000 | | | China Lesso Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 179,775 | |
| 168,645 | | | China Medical System Holdings Ltd. | | | 277,231 | |
| 204,000 | | | China Overseas Grand Oceans Group Ltd. | | | 52,213 | |
| 227,000 | | | China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. | | | 335,238 | |
| 3,682,000 | | | China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. – Class H | | | 2,028,610 | |
| 1,912,042 | | | China Railway Group Ltd. – Class H | | | 931,333 | |
| 356,000 | | | China Reinsurance Group Corp. – Class H | | | 21,093 | |
| 387,500 | | | China Resources Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. | | | 262,081 | |
| 19,000 | | | China Shineway Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. | | | 21,387 | |
| 224,000 | | | China State Construction International Holdings Ltd. | | | 249,606 | |
| 1,776,400 | | | China Zhongwang Holdings Ltd. * (e) | | | — | |
| 849,000 | | | CITIC Ltd. | | | 854,070 | |
| 1,251,500 | | | COSCO Shipping Holdings Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 1,347,290 | |
| 671,000 | | | CRRC Corp. Ltd. – Class H | | | 345,466 | |
| 794,000 | | | CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. | | | 618,407 | |
| 604,000 | | | Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 258,366 | |
| 35,000 | | | Fosun International Ltd. | | | 20,193 | |
| 219,000 | | | Fufeng Group Ltd. | | | 134,265 | |
| 38,000 | | | Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 99,001 | |
| 264,600 | | | Haier Smart Home Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 801,378 | |
| 211,000 | | | Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. – Class H | | | 108,161 | |
| 99,750 | | | Kingboard Holdings Ltd. | | | 195,656 | |
| 74,800 | | | Legend Holdings Corp. – Class H | | | 62,352 | |
| 1,764,000 | | | Lenovo Group Ltd. | | | 1,948,742 | |
| 30,281 | | | Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Inc. – Class H | | | 106,024 | |
| 249,000 | | | Lonking Holdings Ltd. | | | 41,838 | |
| 593,000 | | | Metallurgical Corp. of China Ltd. – Class H | | | 119,522 | |
| 23,500 | | | NetDragon Websoft Holdings Ltd. | | | 33,763 | |
| 2,690 | | | NetEase, Inc. ADR | | | 290,305 | |
| 1,526,000 | | | PetroChina Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 1,196,859 | |
| 1,556,000 | | | PICC Property & Casualty Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 2,127,237 | |
| 216,000 | | | Poly Property Group Co. Ltd. | | | 39,686 | |
| 177,700 | | | Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 285,760 | |
| 147,500 | | | Sinopec Engineering Group Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 80,872 | |
| 386,000 | | | Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 1,080,195 | |
| 206,000 | | | Sinotruk Hong Kong Ltd. | | | 544,973 | |
| 332,000 | | | Skyworth Group Ltd. | | | 116,718 | |
| 58,000 | | | SSY Group Ltd. | | | 32,488 | |
| 151,000 | | | TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. | | | 55,190 | |
| 49,172 | | | Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | 1,722,525 | |
| | | | |
31 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | China — continued | | | | |
| 28,000 | | | Tianjin Port Development Holdings Ltd. | | | 1,821 | |
| 14,000 | | | Tianneng Power International Ltd. (c) | | | 12,621 | |
| 54,000 | | | Yadea Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 84,838 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total China | | | 29,310,181 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Colombia — 0.0% | | | | |
| 13,512 | | | Ecopetrol SA Sponsored ADR | | | 158,090 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Czech Republic — 0.0% | | | | |
| 55,773 | | | Moneta Money Bank AS | | | 244,825 | |
| 212 | | | Philip Morris CR AS | | | 140,369 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Czech Republic | | | 385,194 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Denmark — 0.6% | | | | |
| 536 | | | AP Moller - Maersk AS – Class A (a) | | | 728,088 | |
| 992 | | | AP Moller - Maersk AS – Class B (a) | | | 1,407,790 | |
| 66,076 | | | Danske Bank AS | | | 1,943,966 | |
| 1,614 | | | Genmab AS * | | | 448,402 | |
| 39,688 | | | H Lundbeck AS | | | 192,145 | |
| 857 | | | Matas AS | | | 14,696 | |
| 6,508 | | | Pandora AS | | | 1,052,475 | |
| 2,749 | | | ROCKWOOL AS – B Shares | | | 879,819 | |
| 2,359 | | | Scandinavian Tobacco Group AS | | | 43,344 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Denmark | | | 6,710,725 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Egypt — 0.1% | | | | |
| 19,325 | | | Abou Kir Fertilizers & Chemical Industries | | | 41,975 | |
| 99,104 | | | Commercial International Bank - Egypt (CIB) | | | 234,649 | |
| 230,116 | | | Eastern Co. SAE | | | 269,974 | |
| 100,947 | | | Misr Fertilizers Production Co. SAE | | | 205,870 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Egypt | | | 752,468 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finland — 0.5% | | | | |
| 7,978 | | | Kemira OYJ | | | 143,729 | |
| 25,027 | | | Neste OYJ | | | 686,043 | |
| 659,459 | | | Nokia OYJ | | | 2,324,654 | |
| 83,157 | | | Outokumpu OYJ | | | 368,345 | |
| 70,393 | | | Stora Enso OYJ – R Shares | | | 890,021 | |
| 12,327 | | | TietoEVRY OYJ (a) | | | 287,748 | |
| 13,769 | | | Valmet OYJ | | | 360,921 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Finland | | | 5,061,461 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | France — 3.5% | | | | |
| 7,396 | | | ALD SA | | | 45,353 | |
| 1,542 | | | Amundi SA | | | 101,604 | |
| 13,183 | | | APERAM SA | | | 403,132 | |
| 64,225 | | | ArcelorMittal SA | | | 1,675,334 | |
| 6,059 | | | Arkema SA | | | 628,027 | |
| 5,967 | | | AXA SA (a) | | | 212,437 | |
| 261 | | | Axway Software SA (a) | | | 7,333 | |
| 40,212 | | | BNP Paribas SA | | | 2,413,524 | |
| 8,328 | | | Carrefour SA | | | 139,922 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | France — continued | | | | |
| 47,314 | | | Cie de Saint-Gobain SA (a) | | | 3,647,464 | |
| 9,877 | | | Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA | | | 365,513 | |
| 31,605 | | | Coface SA | | | 453,739 | |
| 26,728 | | | Credit Agricole SA | | | 362,508 | |
| 8,028 | | | Derichebourg SA | | | 36,498 | |
| 3,269 | | | Etablissements Maurel et Prom SA | | | 17,713 | |
| 3,145 | | | Eurazeo SE | | | 266,068 | |
| 5,949 | | | Ipsen SA | | | 653,516 | |
| 2,608 | | | IPSOS SA | | | 181,949 | |
| 1,501 | | | LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (a) | | | 1,370,015 | |
| 3,149 | | | Metropole Television SA | | | 42,901 | |
| 85,774 | | | Orange SA (a) | | | 983,224 | |
| 19,231 | | | Publicis Groupe SA (a) | | | 2,034,745 | |
| 6,843 | | | Quadient SA | | | 144,300 | |
| 37,041 | | | Renault SA | | | 1,546,592 | |
| 31,576 | | | Rexel SA | | | 810,592 | |
| 10,564 | | | Rubis SCA (a) | | | 277,827 | |
| 9,862 | | | Safran SA (a) | | | 2,067,967 | |
| 43,360 | | | Sanofi SA | | | 4,132,838 | |
| 741 | | | SEB SA | | | 87,814 | |
| 2,418 | | | Societe BIC SA | | | 174,702 | |
| 102,815 | | | Societe Generale SA | | | 2,496,927 | |
| 45,296 | | | STMicroelectronics NV - NY Shares | | | 2,066,404 | |
| 640 | | | Technip Energies NV | | | 13,918 | |
| 26,513 | | | Television Francaise 1 SA | | | 242,824 | |
| 97,570 | | | TotalEnergies SE | | | 6,219,029 | |
| 7,812 | | | Valeo SE | | | 90,151 | |
| 129,944 | | | Vivendi SE | | | 1,452,077 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total France | | | 37,866,481 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Germany — 1.1% | | | | |
| 4,034 | | | 1&1 AG | | | 74,605 | |
| 109 | | | Amadeus Fire AG | | | 12,842 | |
| 9,400 | | | Bayerische Motoren Werke AG | | | 1,111,908 | |
| 8,956 | | | Beiersdorf AG (a) | | | 1,283,761 | |
| 7,879 | | | Continental AG | | | 632,015 | |
| 14,638 | | | Daimler Truck Holding AG (a) | | | 598,027 | |
| 7,930 | | | Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (c) | | | 33,036 | |
| 20,198 | | | Deutz AG | | | 125,674 | |
| 141 | | | Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA | | | 6,293 | |
| 32,113 | | | Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA (a) | | | 899,330 | |
| 3,707 | | | Heidelberg Materials AG | | | 359,945 | |
| 3,468 | | | Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (a) | | | 233,975 | |
| 427 | | | Hornbach Holding AG & Co. KGaA | | | 31,852 | |
| 1,991 | | | Infineon Technologies AG | | | 71,488 | |
| 23,116 | | | Kloeckner & Co. SE | | | 162,165 | |
| 274 | | | Krones AG | | | 33,877 | |
| 42,296 | | | Mercedes-Benz Group AG (a) | | | 3,370,348 | |
| 45,615 | | | ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE | | | 299,305 | |
| 969 | | | RTL Group SA | | | 35,778 | |
| 3,875 | | | SAF-Holland SE | | | 73,484 | |
| 2,496 | | | Salzgitter AG | | | 64,047 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 32 |
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Germany — continued | | | | |
| 5,193 | | | SAP SE (a) | | | 973,133 | |
| 1,783 | | | Siemens AG (Registered) (a) | | | 352,978 | |
| 16,178 | | | Talanx AG | | | 1,154,798 | |
| 1,356 | | | Volkswagen AG | | | 213,411 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Germany | | | 12,208,075 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Greece — 0.1% | | | | |
| 37,106 | | | Eurobank Ergasias Services & Holdings SA – Class A* | | | 76,744 | |
| 12,055 | | | FF Group * (e) | | | — | |
| 13,691 | | | JUMBO SA | | | 400,258 | |
| 12,308 | | | Mytilineos SA | | | 479,307 | |
| 14,160 | | | National Bank of Greece SA * | | | 111,184 | |
| 1,600 | | | OPAP SA | | | 29,167 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Greece | | | 1,096,660 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Hong Kong — 0.8% | | | | |
| 100,200 | | | ASMPT Ltd. | | | 1,228,906 | |
| 26,600 | | | Bank of East Asia Ltd. | | | 33,223 | |
| 46,000 | | | BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd. | | | 120,852 | |
| 29,000 | | | Chow Sang Sang Holdings International Ltd. | | | 35,599 | |
| 234,000 | | | CITIC Telecom International Holdings Ltd. | | | 89,055 | |
| 126,000 | | | CK Asset Holdings Ltd. | | | 579,602 | |
| 186,500 | | | CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. | | | 942,027 | |
| 22,400 | | | Dah Sing Financial Holdings Ltd. | | | 46,778 | |
| 108,000 | | | E-Commodities Holdings Ltd. | | | 23,120 | |
| 164,000 | | | First Pacific Co. Ltd. | | | 66,071 | |
| 137,693 | | | Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. | | | 749,706 | |
| 104,000 | | | Giordano International Ltd. | | | 26,832 | |
| 34,500 | | | Health & Happiness H&H International Holdings Ltd. | | | 51,534 | |
| 93,000 | | | HKT Trust & HKT Ltd. – Class SS | | | 113,391 | |
| 206,000 | | | IGG, Inc. * | | | 96,127 | |
| 62,500 | | | Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd. | | | 85,010 | |
| 50,000 | | | K Wah International Holdings Ltd. | | | 13,265 | |
| 9,500 | | | Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. | | | 10,662 | |
| 68,500 | | | Kerry Properties Ltd. | | | 112,563 | |
| 29,800 | | | Luk Fook Holdings International Ltd. | | | 79,682 | |
| 52,500 | | | Orient Overseas International Ltd. | | | 812,980 | |
| 140,000 | | | Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd. | | | 40,797 | |
| 133,000 | | | Pacific Textiles Holdings Ltd. | | | 21,074 | |
| 58,000 | | | Shun Tak Holdings Ltd. * | | | 6,144 | |
| 32,500 | | | SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Ltd. | | | 16,804 | |
| 102,000 | | | Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. (a) | | | 1,026,352 | |
| 97,000 | | | Swire Pacific Ltd. – Class A | | | 803,541 | |
| 13,800 | | | Swire Properties Ltd. | | | 28,386 | |
| 39,000 | | | Texhong International Group Ltd. * | | | 19,005 | |
| 46,000 | | | Texwinca Holdings Ltd. | | | 4,756 | |
| 190,000 | | | VSTECS Holdings Ltd. | | | 99,256 | |
| 29,000 | | | VTech Holdings Ltd. | | | 167,520 | |
| 1,742,500 | | | WH Group Ltd. | | | 1,047,165 | |
| 36,000 | | | Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd. | | | 36,593 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Hong Kong — continued | | | | |
| 71,000 | | | Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd. | | | 74,006 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Hong Kong | | | 8,708,384 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Hungary — 0.4% | | | | |
| 35,594 | | | MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas PLC | | | 283,106 | |
| 62,872 | | | OTP Bank Nyrt | | | 3,016,980 | |
| 21,024 | | | Richter Gedeon Nyrt | | | 559,391 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Hungary | | | 3,859,477 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | India — 3.3% | | | | |
| 42,762 | | | Arvind Ltd. | | | 144,872 | |
| 67,170 | | | Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. | | | 831,177 | |
| 1,608 | | | Bajaj Auto Ltd. | | | 153,588 | |
| 156,421 | | | Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. | | | 1,143,452 | |
| 9,008 | | | Castrol India Ltd. | | | 22,660 | |
| 29,334 | | | Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd. | | | 125,486 | |
| 23,945 | | | Chennai Petroleum Corp. Ltd. | | | 256,173 | |
| 5,787 | | | Cipla Ltd. | | | 102,964 | |
| 2,218 | | | Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd. | | | 67,588 | |
| 3,518 | | | Coromandel International Ltd. | | | 45,433 | |
| 2,077 | | | Deepak Fertilisers & Petrochemicals Corp. Ltd. | | | 12,685 | |
| 9,928 | | | Dhampur Bio Organics Ltd. | | | 16,338 | |
| 22,264 | | | Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. ADR | | | 1,709,430 | |
| 9,141 | | | Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. | | | 707,110 | |
| 25,437 | | | Engineers India Ltd. | | | 64,331 | |
| 53,261 | | | Exide Industries Ltd. | | | 205,403 | |
| 753,180 | | | GAIL India Ltd. | | | 1,658,667 | |
| 4,013 | | | GHCL Ltd. | | | 24,819 | |
| 19,344 | | | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | | | 216,069 | |
| 8,607 | | | Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd. | | | 103,815 | |
| 11,067 | | | Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. | | | 85,518 | |
| 124,249 | | | Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. | | | 327,343 | |
| 54,157 | | | HCL Technologies Ltd. | | | 1,091,284 | |
| 7,355 | | | Hero MotoCorp Ltd. | | | 390,699 | |
| 178,351 | | | Hindalco Industries Ltd. | | | 1,087,554 | |
| 113,506 | | | Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd. | | | 705,466 | |
| 265,006 | | | Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. | | | 608,380 | |
| 871,409 | | | Indian Oil Corp. Ltd. | | | 1,753,496 | |
| 21,300 | | | Infosys Ltd. Sponsored ADR (c) | | | 425,148 | |
| 13,665 | | | Infosys Ltd. | | | 275,018 | |
| 890,684 | | | ITC Ltd. | | | 4,365,488 | |
| 19,863 | | | JM Financial Ltd. | | | 23,269 | |
| 59,717 | | | Karnataka Bank Ltd. | | | 164,044 | |
| 19,940 | | | LIC Housing Finance Ltd. | | | 156,089 | |
| 3,705 | | | Mahanagar Gas Ltd. | | | 66,240 | |
| 298,398 | | | Manappuram Finance Ltd. | | | 638,012 | |
| 7,578 | | | Muthoot Finance Ltd. | | | 118,299 | |
| 26,883 | | | NCC Ltd. | | | 80,082 | |
| 289,638 | | | NMDC Ltd. | | | 787,952 | |
| 98,308 | | | NMDC Steel Ltd. * | | | 72,910 | |
| 2,041,249 | | | Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd. | | | 6,518,541 | |
| | | | |
33 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | India — continued | | | | |
| 85,817 | | | Petronet LNG Ltd. | | | 282,812 | |
| 478,575 | | | Power Finance Corp. Ltd. | | | 2,314,049 | |
| 420,983 | | | Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd. | | | 1,442,855 | |
| 37,580 | | | PTC India Ltd. | | | 91,624 | |
| 37,306 | | | Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. | | | 63,739 | |
| 391,144 | | | REC Ltd. | | | 2,091,057 | |
| 15,914 | | | Redington Ltd. | | | 40,064 | |
| 266 | | | Reliance Industries Ltd. | | | 9,391 | |
| 6,490 | | | RITES Ltd. | | | 62,498 | |
| 11,839 | | | Shipping Corp. of India Ltd. | | | 34,083 | |
| 7,672 | | | Shriram Finance Ltd. | | | 225,307 | |
| 34,902 | | | Sun TV Network Ltd. | | | 260,844 | |
| 7,700 | | | Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | | | 381,510 | |
| 16,956 | | | Vardhman Textiles Ltd. | | | 87,282 | |
| 8,866 | | | Welspun Corp. Ltd. | | | 54,889 | |
| 41,144 | | | Wipro Ltd. | | | 257,878 | |
| 4,504 | | | Zensar Technologies Ltd. | | | 29,795 | |
| 63,575 | | | Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. | | | 724,795 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total India | | | 35,807,364 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Indonesia — 0.6% | | | | |
| 1,214,400 | | | AKR Corporindo Tbk. PT | | | 131,413 | |
| 845,600 | | | Aneka Tambang Tbk. PT | | | 78,536 | |
| 242,200 | | | Astra International Tbk. PT | | | 80,628 | |
| 3,464,500 | | | Bank Central Asia Tbk. PT | | | 2,180,092 | |
| 1,806,292 | | | Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk. PT | | | 806,823 | |
| 2,606,700 | | | Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk. PT | | | 996,239 | |
| 2,588,500 | | | Bank Pembangunan Daerah Jawa Timur Tbk. PT | | | 99,569 | |
| 4,314,600 | | | Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk. PT | | | 1,681,329 | |
| 530,200 | | | Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk. PT | | | 223,617 | |
| 2,482,700 | | | Kalbe Farma Tbk. PT | | | 235,035 | |
| 296,100 | | | Medco Energi Internasional Tbk. PT | | | 24,621 | |
| 2,116,700 | | | Media Nusantara Citra Tbk. PT | | | 43,953 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Indonesia | | | 6,581,855 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Ireland — 0.3% | | | | |
| 9,210 | | | AIB Group PLC | | | 42,758 | |
| 74,583 | | | Bank of Ireland Group PLC | | | 651,332 | |
| 1,187 | | | Kingspan Group PLC | | | 107,339 | |
| 15,644 | | | Origin Enterprises PLC | | | 53,550 | |
| 9,611 | | | Permanent TSB Group Holdings PLC * | | | 16,294 | |
| 13,800 | | | Ryanair Holdings PLC Sponsored ADR (a) | | | 1,907,850 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Ireland | | | 2,779,123 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Israel — 0.2% | | | | |
| 1,809 | | | Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. * (c) | | | 290,200 | |
| 14,349 | | | Israel Discount Bank Ltd. – Class A | | | 74,864 | |
| 189,590 | | | Oil Refineries Ltd. | | | 78,066 | |
| 147,421 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Sponsored ADR* | | | 1,938,586 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Israel — continued | | | | |
| 14,260 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. * | | | 187,420 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Israel | | | 2,569,136 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Italy — 1.8% | | | | |
| 38,827 | | | Anima Holding SpA | | | 174,887 | |
| 16,819 | | | Banca IFIS SpA | | | 305,777 | |
| 306,793 | | | Banco BPM SpA | | | 1,786,093 | |
| 184,711 | | | BPER Banca | | | 741,585 | |
| 1,962 | | | Buzzi SpA | | | 66,297 | |
| 17,700 | | | Credito Emiliano SpA | | | 169,314 | |
| 156,451 | | | Eni SpA | | | 2,409,100 | |
| 900 | | | Eni SpA Sponsored ADR | | | 27,675 | |
| 6,234 | | | Esprinet SpA | | | 34,570 | |
| 17,946 | | | Hera SpA (a) | | | 62,028 | |
| 59,081 | | | Intesa Sanpaolo SpA | | | 188,138 | |
| 128,537 | | | Leonardo SpA | | | 2,748,140 | |
| 14,483 | | | MFE-MediaForEurope NV – Class A | | | 33,041 | |
| 19,593 | | | Pirelli & C SpA | | | 115,598 | |
| 17,235 | | | Poste Italiane SpA | | | 202,155 | |
| 215,881 | | | Stellantis NV (a) | | | 5,647,359 | |
| 2,918,907 | | | Telecom Italia SpA * | | | 877,561 | |
| 16,700 | | | Tenaris SA ADR | | | 587,840 | |
| 34,935 | | | UniCredit SpA | | | 1,170,134 | |
| 1,495 | | | Unieuro SpA (c) | | | 14,670 | |
| 239,512 | | | Unipol Gruppo SpA | | | 1,926,387 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Italy | | | 19,288,349 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Japan — 15.1% | | | | |
| 5,100 | | | Aichi Corp. | | | 37,002 | |
| 55,300 | | | Amano Corp. | | | 1,354,775 | |
| 2,800 | | | AOKI Holdings, Inc. | | | 20,911 | |
| 3,600 | | | Bando Chemical Industries Ltd. | | | 41,127 | |
| 3,400 | | | Bell System24 Holdings, Inc. | | | 38,583 | |
| 27,400 | | | Bridgestone Corp. | | | 1,176,625 | |
| 39,600 | | | Brother Industries Ltd. | | | 664,417 | |
| 4,400 | | | Canon Marketing Japan, Inc. | | | 131,047 | |
| 19,200 | | | Canon, Inc. (a) | | | 561,501 | |
| 2,900 | | | Central Glass Co. Ltd. | | | 55,503 | |
| 1,300 | | | Chiyoda Integre Co. Ltd. | | | 22,719 | |
| 21,200 | | | Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (a) | | | 263,861 | |
| 144,400 | | | Credit Saison Co. Ltd. | | | 2,809,033 | |
| 2,200 | | | Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 64,260 | |
| 1,100 | | | Dai Nippon Toryo Co. Ltd. | | | 8,455 | |
| 27,800 | | | Daicel Corp. | | | 262,929 | |
| 3,000 | | | Dai-Dan Co. Ltd. | | | 37,217 | |
| 27,000 | | | Daido Steel Co. Ltd. | | | 319,572 | |
| 3,600 | | | Daiichi Jitsugyo Co. Ltd. | | | 47,799 | |
| 34,900 | | | Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd. | | | 1,007,718 | |
| 122,300 | | | Daiwabo Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 2,144,196 | |
| 4,900 | | | DCM Holdings Co. Ltd. (c) | | | 47,163 | |
| 141,800 | | | Denka Co. Ltd. | | | 2,325,872 | |
| 1,600 | | | DTS Corp. (a) | | | 43,077 | |
| 3,700 | | | EDION Corp. | | | 37,966 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 34 |
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Japan — continued | | | | |
| 133,400 | | | ENEOS Holdings, Inc. | | | 575,566 | |
| 58,200 | | | EXEO Group, Inc. | | | 1,223,545 | |
| 142,600 | | | Fuji Corp. | | | 2,456,242 | |
| 44,600 | | | FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. | | | 2,840,872 | |
| 212,900 | | | Fujikura Ltd. | | | 2,605,258 | |
| 900 | | | Fujitsu Ltd. (a) | | | 140,645 | |
| 900 | | | Fuyo General Lease Co. Ltd. | | | 82,288 | |
| 177,800 | | | H.U. Group Holdings, Inc. | | | 3,045,323 | |
| 4,200 | | | Hanwa Co. Ltd. | | | 159,796 | |
| 12,600 | | | Haseko Corp. | | | 155,895 | |
| 14,400 | | | Hazama Ando Corp. (c) | | | 118,828 | |
| 52,100 | | | Hogy Medical Co. Ltd. | | | 1,256,550 | |
| 162,900 | | | Honda Motor Co. Ltd. | | | 1,935,669 | |
| 61,073 | | | Honda Motor Co. Ltd. Sponsored ADR | | | 2,173,588 | |
| 5,900 | | | Horiba Ltd. | | | 576,747 | |
| 9,000 | | | Hosiden Corp. | | | 116,915 | |
| 76,500 | | | Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd. | | | 483,751 | |
| 12,300 | | | Inabata & Co. Ltd. | | | 262,608 | |
| 271,200 | | | Inpex Corp. | | | 3,614,746 | |
| 231,900 | | | Isuzu Motors Ltd. | | | 3,308,964 | |
| 104,800 | | | ITOCHU Corp. (a) | | | 4,552,609 | |
| 2,000 | | | Itochu Enex Co. Ltd. | | | 20,423 | |
| 500 | | | Itochu-Shokuhin Co. Ltd. | | | 25,250 | |
| 5,000 | | | Itoki Corp. | | | 54,903 | |
| 1,900 | | | Jaccs Co. Ltd. | | | 69,390 | |
| 13,200 | | | Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. (c) | | | 536,056 | |
| 104,300 | | | Japan Tobacco, Inc. (a) | | | 2,709,349 | |
| 6,300 | | | Kaga Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 279,986 | |
| 29,100 | | | Kajima Corp. | | | 540,256 | |
| 3,500 | | | Kamei Corp. | | | 44,314 | |
| 10,500 | | | Kandenko Co. Ltd. | | | 119,848 | |
| 230,000 | | | Kanematsu Corp. | | | 3,669,952 | |
| 10,200 | | | Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (a) | | | 130,447 | |
| 25,000 | | | Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. (a) | | | 1,193,275 | |
| 17,300 | | | KDDI Corp. (a) | | | 523,009 | |
| 145,900 | | | Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 2,028,322 | |
| 3,000 | | | Kohnan Shoji Co. Ltd. | | | 84,253 | |
| 3,800 | | | Kokuyo Co. Ltd. | | | 60,109 | |
| 38,100 | | | Komatsu Ltd. (a) | | | 1,105,970 | |
| 1,600 | | | Komeri Co. Ltd. | | | 37,253 | |
| 23,000 | | | Konoike Transport Co. Ltd. | | | 285,375 | |
| 3,000 | | | Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo Co. Ltd. | | | 49,942 | |
| 33,800 | | | Kyudenko Corp. | | | 1,314,834 | |
| 2,500 | | | Life Corp. | | | 64,296 | |
| 356,400 | | | Macromill, Inc. | | | 1,811,195 | |
| 31,200 | | | Marubeni Corp. (a) | | | 517,046 | |
| 80,500 | | | Maruichi Steel Tube Ltd. | | | 2,107,272 | |
| 1,000 | | | Maruzen Showa Unyu Co. Ltd. | | | 29,727 | |
| 1,300 | | | Matsuda Sangyo Co. Ltd. | | | 20,326 | |
| 139,200 | | | Maxell Ltd. | | | 1,447,156 | |
| 104,700 | | | Mazda Motor Corp. | | | 1,215,830 | |
| 900 | | | Melco Holdings, Inc. | | | 19,621 | |
| 25,400 | | | Mirarth Holdings, Inc. | | | 82,781 | |
| 47,700 | | | Mitsubishi Corp. (a) | | | 1,023,143 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Japan — continued | | | | |
| 250,500 | | | Mitsubishi Electric Corp. (a) | | | 3,989,959 | |
| 2,000 | | | Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Inc. | | | 32,598 | |
| 7,700 | | | Mitsubishi HC Capital, Inc. | | | 53,206 | |
| 1,800 | | | Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. (a) | | | 60,609 | |
| 352,600 | | | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | | | 3,622,191 | |
| 50,900 | | | Mitsui & Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 2,235,657 | |
| 3,100 | | | Mitsui DM Sugar Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 66,837 | |
| 77,300 | | | Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. (a) | | | 2,647,213 | |
| 2,500 | | | Mitsui-Soko Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 78,602 | |
| 8,300 | | | Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | | | 155,061 | |
| 3,000 | | | Mizuho Leasing Co. Ltd. | | | 110,257 | |
| 87,400 | | | Morinaga & Co. Ltd. | | | 1,566,772 | |
| 26,600 | | | MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 1,329,261 | |
| 55,300 | | | NEC Corp. (a) | | | 3,732,595 | |
| 87,100 | | | NH Foods Ltd. | | | 3,044,209 | |
| 6,900 | | | Nichias Corp. | | | 181,389 | |
| 2,200 | | | Nichiha Corp. | | | 51,069 | |
| 5,200 | | | Nichireki Co. Ltd. | | | 83,151 | |
| 2,000 | | | Nippon Densetsu Kogyo Co. Ltd. | | | 27,020 | |
| 3,100 | | | Nippon Soda Co. Ltd. | | | 127,127 | |
| 19,400 | | | Nippon Television Holdings, Inc. | | | 274,730 | |
| 146,400 | | | Nippon Yusen KK | | | 4,662,320 | |
| 29,100 | | | Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. | | | 114,644 | |
| 1,500 | | | Nissin Corp. | | | 28,405 | |
| 600 | | | Nittetsu Mining Co. Ltd. | | | 20,071 | |
| 800 | | | Nitto Denko Corp. | | | 73,555 | |
| 9,100 | | | Nojima Corp. | | | 102,364 | |
| 1,600 | | | Noritake Co. Ltd. | | | 89,330 | |
| 3,800 | | | Okamura Corp. | | | 55,520 | |
| 41,900 | | | Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. | | | 693,847 | |
| 54,700 | | | ORIX Corp. (a) | | | 1,149,276 | |
| 1,700 | | | Otsuka Corp. (a) | | | 74,752 | |
| 25,400 | | | Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 1,030,643 | |
| 182,600 | | | Pacific Industrial Co. Ltd. | | | 1,844,298 | |
| 14,400 | | | PAL GROUP Holdings Co. Ltd. (c) | | | 218,961 | |
| 209,700 | | | Panasonic Holdings Corp. | | | 1,982,426 | |
| 339,800 | | | Penta-Ocean Construction Co. Ltd. | | | 1,760,451 | |
| 2,200 | | | Prima Meat Packers Ltd. | | | 33,261 | |
| 1,400 | | | Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 56,470 | |
| 37,000 | | | Renesas Electronics Corp. | | | 611,354 | |
| 500 | | | Restar Holdings Corp. | | | 10,169 | |
| 148,200 | | | Rohm Co. Ltd. | | | 2,524,839 | |
| 800 | | | Roland DG Corp. | | | 26,789 | |
| 29,600 | | | San-A Co. Ltd. (c) | | | 910,085 | |
| 8,800 | | | Sanki Engineering Co. Ltd. | | | 117,181 | |
| 63,300 | | | Sankyu, Inc. | | | 2,238,310 | |
| 21,000 | | | Sanwa Holdings Corp. | | | 372,745 | |
| 14,800 | | | Seiko Epson Corp. | | | 239,576 | |
| 14,900 | | | Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd. | | | 210,082 | |
| 127,300 | | | Sekisui House Ltd. | | | 2,835,693 | |
| 2,900 | | | Sekisui Jushi Corp. | | | 49,636 | |
| 11,600 | | | Shimamura Co. Ltd. | | | 617,614 | |
| 36,300 | | | Shionogi & Co. Ltd. | | | 1,807,263 | |
| | | | |
35 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Japan — continued | | | | |
| 800 | | | Sinanen Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 22,762 | |
| 1,500 | | | Sinko Industries Ltd. | | | 33,576 | |
| 13,800 | | | SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings, Inc. | | | 81,920 | |
| 77,560 | | | Sojitz Corp. | | | 1,969,744 | |
| 3,300 | | | Sompo Holdings, Inc. | | | 193,465 | |
| 136,800 | | | Stanley Electric Co. Ltd. | | | 2,345,211 | |
| 80,000 | | | Subaru Corp. | | | 1,810,063 | |
| 192,800 | | | SUMCO Corp. | | | 3,025,772 | |
| 81,400 | | | Sumitomo Corp. | | | 1,910,940 | |
| 87,000 | | | Sumitomo Forestry Co. Ltd. | | | 2,482,998 | |
| 4,100 | | | Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd. | | | 122,184 | |
| 52,400 | | | Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | | | 2,919,440 | |
| 114,000 | | | Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,310,008 | |
| 181,800 | | | T&D Holdings, Inc. | | | 3,164,124 | |
| 200 | | | Takasago Thermal Engineering Co. Ltd. | | | 5,832 | |
| 2,700 | | | Tamron Co. Ltd. | | | 117,322 | |
| 15,500 | | | TDK Corp. | | | 808,121 | |
| 142,100 | | | THK Co. Ltd. | | | 3,131,629 | |
| 202,700 | | | Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd. | | | 1,337,203 | |
| 306,000 | | | Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings, Inc. * (a) | | | 1,655,398 | |
| 78,100 | | | Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 1,709,467 | |
| 3,600 | | | TOPPAN Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 85,801 | |
| 145,200 | | | Tosei Corp. | | | 1,982,920 | |
| 52,400 | | | Tosoh Corp. | | | 714,038 | |
| 2,300 | | | Toyo Construction Co. Ltd. (c) | | | 21,928 | |
| 15,600 | | | Toyota Industries Corp. (a) | | | 1,554,430 | |
| 36,700 | | | Toyota Tsusho Corp. | | | 2,377,553 | |
| 3,600 | | | Wacoal Holdings Corp. | | | 87,685 | |
| 7,100 | | | YAMABIKO Corp. | | | 87,655 | |
| 43,800 | | | Yamaha Corp. | | | 957,860 | |
| 412,100 | | | Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. | | | 3,694,613 | |
| 2,600 | | | Yamato Kogyo Co. Ltd. | | | 145,109 | |
| 5,300 | | | Yamazen Corp. | | | 44,912 | |
| 200 | | | Yellow Hat Ltd. | | | 2,611 | |
| 95,200 | | | Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Corp. | | | 1,812,901 | |
| 2,900 | | | Yuasa Trading Co. Ltd. | | | 97,237 | |
| 48,100 | | | Zenkoku Hosho Co. Ltd. | | | 1,765,380 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Japan | | | 165,051,897 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Kuwait — 0.0% | | | | |
| 12,821 | | | Humansoft Holding Co. KSC | | | 140,359 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Malaysia — 0.1% | | | | |
| 74,400 | | | AMMB Holdings Bhd | | | 68,105 | |
| 398,800 | | | CIMB Group Holdings Bhd | | | 543,077 | |
| 323,000 | | | Dialog Group Bhd | | | 142,935 | |
| 39,400 | | | IOI Corp. Bhd | | | 33,036 | |
| 116,300 | | | Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd | | | 46,070 | |
| 93,700 | | | KPJ Healthcare Bhd | | | 32,566 | |
| 90,900 | | | Malayan Banking Bhd | | | 182,628 | |
| 73,200 | | | MISC Bhd | | | 117,355 | |
| 94,700 | | | Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd | | | 139,775 | |
| 28,800 | | | PPB Group Bhd | | | 94,692 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Malaysia — continued | | | | |
| 81,700 | | | Telekom Malaysia Bhd | | | 104,213 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Malaysia | | | 1,504,452 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Mexico — 1.0% | | | | |
| 77,933 | | | Arca Continental SAB de CV | | | 840,131 | |
| 63,400 | | | Banco del Bajio SA | | | 234,678 | |
| 5,713 | | | Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV Sponsored ADR | | | 554,447 | |
| 495,200 | | | Credito Real SAB de CV SOFOM ER * (e) | | | — | |
| 28,310 | | | El Puerto de Liverpool SAB de CV – Class C1 | | | 207,422 | |
| 163,707 | | | Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV | | | 2,038,336 | |
| 2,761 | | | Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV Sponsored ADR | | | 343,027 | |
| 8,539 | | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV | | | 74,006 | |
| 400 | | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV ADR | | | 27,832 | |
| 224 | | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV ADR | | | 65,939 | |
| 7,178 | | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV – Class B | | | 210,574 | |
| 302,536 | | | Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV – Class O | | | 3,129,331 | |
| 315,250 | | | Grupo Mexico SAB de CV – Series B | | | 1,537,200 | |
| 59,400 | | | Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV – Class A | | | 132,048 | |
| 25,800 | | | Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV | | | 289,875 | |
| 10,400 | | | Regional SAB de CV | | | 97,018 | |
| 8,151 | | | Unifin Financiera SAB de CV * (e) | | | — | |
| 149,835 | | | Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV | | | 598,487 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Mexico | | | 10,380,351 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Netherlands — 2.2% | | | | |
| 12,074 | | | ABN AMRO Bank NV GDR | | | 194,380 | |
| 139,079 | | | Aegon Ltd. | | | 835,894 | |
| 20,547 | | | AerCap Holdings NV * | | | 1,585,817 | |
| 14,519 | | | ASR Nederland NV | | | 670,121 | |
| 44,589 | | | EXOR NV (a) | | | 4,816,330 | |
| 9,049 | | | ForFarmers NV | | | 23,746 | |
| 260,660 | | | ING Groep NV | | | 3,587,161 | |
| 5,100 | | | JDE Peet’s NV | | | 116,462 | |
| 131,959 | | | Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (a) | | | 3,929,983 | |
| 41,033 | | | Koninklijke KPN NV (a) | | | 149,994 | |
| 139,660 | | | Koninklijke Philips NV (a) | | | 2,813,765 | |
| 26,547 | | | NN Group NV | | | 1,184,731 | |
| 5,270 | | | Prosus NV | | | 153,926 | |
| 38,821 | | | Randstad NV (a) | | | 2,141,135 | |
| 38,551 | | | Signify NV | | | 1,035,995 | |
| 1,766 | | | Van Lanschot Kempen NV | | | 60,152 | |
| 2,570 | | | Wolters Kluwer NV (a) | | | 405,854 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Netherlands | | | 23,705,446 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 36 |
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | New Zealand — 0.0% | | | | |
| 83,962 | | | Meridian Energy Ltd. (a) | | | 305,731 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Norway — 0.6% | | | | |
| 35,701 | | | BW LPG Ltd. | | | 411,117 | |
| 14,566 | | | DNB Bank ASA | | | 291,666 | |
| 133,671 | | | DNO ASA | | | 113,523 | |
| 152,332 | | | Elkem ASA | | | 302,630 | |
| 154,200 | | | Equinor ASA | | | 3,799,299 | |
| 34,425 | | | Europris ASA | | | 237,407 | |
| 85,635 | | | Hafnia Ltd. | | | 630,192 | |
| 23,601 | | | Hoegh Autoliners ASA | | | 230,330 | |
| 18,539 | | | Odfjell Drilling Ltd. | | | 78,100 | |
| 12,822 | | | Orkla ASA | | | 91,918 | |
| 3,159 | | | Selvaag Bolig ASA | | | 9,813 | |
| 4,613 | | | Stolt-Nielsen Ltd. | | | 172,973 | |
| 4,487 | | | Storebrand ASA | | | 40,111 | |
| 24,753 | | | Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA | | | 237,463 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Norway | | | 6,646,542 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pakistan — 0.0% | | | | |
| 26,387 | | | Attock Refinery Ltd. | | | 32,359 | |
| 47,530 | | | Engro Fertilizers Ltd. | | | 25,035 | |
| 352,625 | | | Oil & Gas Development Co. Ltd. | | | 158,080 | |
| 388,715 | | | Pakistan Petroleum Ltd. | | | 158,689 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Pakistan | | | 374,163 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Philippines — 0.0% | | | | |
| 233,080 | | | Megaworld Corp. | | | 8,009 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Poland — 0.6% | | | | |
| 5,274 | | | Asseco Poland SA | | | 99,043 | |
| 29,434 | | | Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA | | | 1,276,652 | |
| 1,667 | | | Budimex SA | | | 304,712 | |
| 43,363 | | | Cyfrowy Polsat SA * | | | 127,348 | |
| 149 | | | Grupa Kety SA | | | 26,315 | |
| 30,573 | | | Orange Polska SA | | | 62,572 | |
| 196,071 | | | ORLEN SA | | | 3,045,634 | |
| 62,187 | | | Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA | | | 765,225 | |
| 2,513 | | | Santander Bank Polska SA | | | 346,562 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Poland | | | 6,054,063 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Portugal — 0.0% | | | | |
| 26,375 | | | EDP - Energias de Portugal SA | | | 105,036 | |
| 37,937 | | | Navigator Co. SA | | | 154,291 | |
| 300,364 | | | Sonae SGPS SA | | | 276,371 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Portugal | | | 535,698 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Qatar — 0.0% | | | | |
| 76,454 | | | Industries Qatar QSC | | | 271,112 | |
| 70,560 | | | Ooredoo QPSC | | | 220,448 | |
| 6,038 | | | Qatar National Bank QPSC | | | 25,267 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Qatar | | | 516,827 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Russia — 0.0% | | | | |
| 3,038,020 | | | Alrosa PJSC (e) (f) | | | 23,700 | |
| 160,792,062 | | | Federal Grid Co.-Rosseti PJSC * (e) | | | 2,107 | |
| 68,395 | | | Fix Price Group PLC GDR (e) | | | 1,615 | |
| 180,610 | | | Gazprom Neft PJSC (e) | | | 15,826 | |
| 2,050,858 | | | Gazprom PJSC * (e) | | | 36,221 | |
| 6,310,100 | | | Inter RAO UES PJSC (e) | | | 2,794 | |
| 19,776 | | | LSR Group PJSC (e) | | | 2,125 | |
| 1 | | | LSR Group PJSC GDR* (e) | | | — | |
| 74,944 | | | LUKOIL PJSC (e) | | | 60,586 | |
| 1,863,335 | | | Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works PJSC * (e) (f) | | | 11,137 | |
| 25,400 | | | Mechel PJSC * (e) (f) | | | 764 | |
| 4,554 | | | MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC (e) | | | 7,272 | |
| 1 | | | MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC ADR * (e) | | | — | |
| 16,770 | | | Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (e) | | | 533 | |
| 361,420 | | | Moscow Exchange MICEX-Rates PJSC (e) | | | 7,875 | |
| 3,294,000 | | | Mosenergo PJSC (e) | | | 1,228 | |
| 75,720 | | | Novatek PJSC (e) | | | 11,164 | |
| 1,212,010 | | | Novolipetsk Steel PJSC * (e) | | | 26,386 | |
| 3,466 | | | PhosAgro PJSC (e) | | | 2,552 | |
| 67 | | | PhosAgro PJSC GDR * (e) (f) | | | 16 | |
| 10,215 | | | Polyus PJSC * (e) (f) | | | 12,299 | |
| 1 | | | Polyus PJSC GDR (Registered) * (e) (f) | | | 1 | |
| 5,248 | | | Ros Agro PLC GDR* (e) | | | 813 | |
| 24,471,200 | | | RusHydro PJSC (e) | | | 2,019 | |
| 3,677,652 | | | Sberbank of Russia PJSC (e) (f) | | | 117,765 | |
| 425 | | | Severstal PAO * (e) (f) | | | 77 | |
| 91,185 | | | Severstal PAO GDR (Registered) * (e) (f) | | | 16,540 | |
| 11,580 | | | SFI PJSC (e) | | | 1,955 | |
| 5,940,620 | | | Surgutneftegas PJSC (e) | | | 19,088 | |
| 332,388 | | | Tatneft PJSC (e) | | | 26,191 | |
| 1,300,440 | | | Unipro PJSC * (e) | | | 309 | |
| 50,950 | | | United Co. Rusal International PJSC * (e) | | | 193 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Russia | | | 411,151 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Saudi Arabia — 0.2% | | | | |
| 27,122 | | | Almarai Co. JSC | | | 425,811 | |
| 61,478 | | | National Industrialization Co. * | | | 216,057 | |
| 90,301 | | | Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Co. * | | | 199,128 | |
| 75,470 | | | Saudi Arabian Oil Co. | | | 638,089 | |
| 14,748 | | | Saudi National Bank | | | 166,671 | |
| 25,245 | | | Saudi Telecom Co. | | | 285,763 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Saudi Arabia | | | 1,931,519 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Singapore — 0.5% | | | | |
| 39,000 | | | Bumitama Agri Ltd. | | | 18,577 | |
| 265,400 | | | ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd. | | | 266,648 | |
| 10,835 | | | DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 268,657 | |
| 35,500 | | | First Real Estate Investment Trust – (REIT) (c) | | | 6,582 | |
| 84,500 | | | First Resources Ltd. | | | 89,307 | |
| 926,100 | | | Golden Agri-Resources Ltd. | | | 182,355 | |
| 208,400 | | | Keppel Ltd. | | | 1,123,808 | |
| | | | |
37 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Singapore — continued | | | | |
| 126,300 | | | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. | | | 1,219,921 | |
| 40,900 | | | Sasseur Real Estate Investment Trust – (REIT) | | | 20,676 | |
| 11,900 | | | Sembcorp Industries Ltd. | | | 45,193 | |
| 37,700 | | | Sheng Siong Group Ltd. | | | 43,461 | |
| 74,700 | | | StarHub Ltd. | | | 63,323 | |
| 13,700 | | | United Overseas Bank Ltd. | | | 285,078 | |
| 13,000 | | | UOL Group Ltd. | | | 56,952 | |
| 23,500 | | | Venture Corp. Ltd. | | | 244,925 | |
| 90,299 | | | Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd. | | | 23,194 | |
| 1,325,299 | | | Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd. | | | 1,726,981 | |
| 134,400 | | | Yanlord Land Group Ltd. * | | | 47,033 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Singapore | | | 5,732,671 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | South Africa — 1.2% | | | | |
| 81,617 | | | Absa Group Ltd. | | | 696,746 | |
| 48,773 | | | Anglo American Platinum Ltd. | | | 1,876,232 | |
| 8,390 | | | Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd. | | | 85,713 | |
| 54,176 | | | AVI Ltd. | | | 252,834 | |
| 12,901 | | | Barloworld Ltd. | | | 45,248 | |
| 43,165 | | | Bidvest Group Ltd. | | | 526,776 | |
| 23,248 | | | Clicks Group Ltd. | | | 363,011 | |
| 4,600 | | | DRDGOLD Ltd. Sponsored ADR | | | 31,050 | |
| 796,298 | | | FirstRand Ltd. | | | 2,693,950 | |
| 46,299 | | | Foschini Group Ltd. | | | 252,855 | |
| 252,470 | | | Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. | | | 856,776 | |
| 37,005 | | | Investec Ltd. | | | 232,962 | |
| 26,151 | | | Kumba Iron Ore Ltd. | | | 732,202 | |
| 3,943 | | | Metair Investments Ltd. * | | | 2,560 | |
| 30,375 | | | Motus Holdings Ltd. | | | 146,751 | |
| 53,683 | | | Mr Price Group Ltd. | | | 476,064 | |
| 4,687 | | | MTN Group Ltd. | | | 20,429 | |
| 40,220 | | | Nedbank Group Ltd. | | | 460,129 | |
| 14,456 | | | Ninety One Ltd. | | | 29,484 | |
| 13,317 | | | Reunert Ltd. | | | 45,263 | |
| 43,492 | | | Sanlam Ltd. | | | 166,737 | |
| 131,690 | | | Sappi Ltd. | | | 316,697 | |
| 25,464 | | | Shoprite Holdings Ltd. | | | 343,062 | |
| 331,717 | | | Sibanye Stillwater Ltd. | | | 341,898 | |
| 88,600 | | | Sibanye Stillwater Ltd. ADR | | | 365,032 | |
| 8,311 | | | SPAR Group Ltd. * | | | 42,274 | |
| 19,344 | | | Standard Bank Group Ltd. | | | 203,731 | |
| 24,120 | | | Tiger Brands Ltd. | | | 250,476 | |
| 175,421 | | | Truworths International Ltd. | | | 658,026 | |
| 10,469 | | | Vodacom Group Ltd. | | | 51,405 | |
| 33,445 | | | Woolworths Holdings Ltd. | | | 111,872 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total South Africa | | | 12,678,245 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | South Korea — 2.6% | | | | |
| 9,779 | | | ABOV Semiconductor Co. Ltd. | | | 125,911 | |
| 59,439 | | | BNK Financial Group, Inc. | | | 335,149 | |
| 9,196 | | | Cheil Worldwide, Inc. | | | 127,755 | |
| 11,217 | | | Coway Co. Ltd. | | | 456,557 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | South Korea — continued | | | | |
| 10,450 | | | Daou Data Corp. | | | 108,279 | |
| 2,507 | | | DB Insurance Co. Ltd. * | | | 186,031 | |
| 35,952 | | | Dongwon Development Co. Ltd. | | | 81,076 | |
| 2,205 | | | F&F Co. Ltd. | | | 119,887 | |
| 2,329 | | | Fila Holdings Corp. | | | 67,125 | |
| 15,213 | | | GS Holdings Corp. | | | 549,140 | |
| 19,629 | | | Hana Financial Group, Inc. | | | 835,173 | |
| 1,994 | | | Handsome Co. Ltd. | | | 28,608 | |
| 14,454 | | | Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd. | | | 588,860 | |
| 21,275 | | | HDC Hyundai Development Co-Engineering & Construction | | | 317,698 | |
| 4,645 | | | Hotel Shilla Co. Ltd. | | | 209,646 | |
| 4,566 | | | Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd. * | | | 653,690 | |
| 874 | | | Hyundai Home Shopping Network Corp. | | | 30,749 | |
| 3,187 | | | Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd. | | | 150,542 | |
| 10,359 | | | Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd. | | | 1,889,457 | |
| 2,893 | | | Hyundai Motor Co. | | | 544,658 | |
| 353 | | | INTOPS Co. Ltd. | | | 7,703 | |
| 25,673 | | | JB Financial Group Co. Ltd. | | | 253,740 | |
| 3,640 | | | JYP Entertainment Corp. * | | | 201,463 | |
| 7,506 | | | KB Financial Group, Inc. ADR | | | 355,409 | |
| 647 | | | KC Co. Ltd. | | | 10,628 | |
| 1,095 | | | KCC Glass Corp. | | | 33,768 | |
| 58,781 | | | Kia Corp. * | | | 5,504,718 | |
| 46,501 | | | KT&G Corp. | | | 3,247,849 | |
| 8,069 | | | LG Corp. | | | 567,969 | |
| 44,768 | | | LG Electronics, Inc. | | | 3,200,362 | |
| 4,681 | | | LOTTE Fine Chemical Co. Ltd. | | | 167,126 | |
| 13,909 | | | Mirae Asset Securities Co. Ltd. * | | | 94,389 | |
| 1,635 | | | Orion Corp. | | | 114,035 | |
| 3,288 | | | Pearl Abyss Corp. * | | | 74,941 | |
| 817 | | | POSCO Holdings, Inc. | | | 265,520 | |
| 24,224 | | | POSCO Holdings, Inc. Sponsored ADR (a) (c) | | | 1,958,026 | |
| 1,044 | | | PSK, Inc. | | | 19,960 | |
| 45,213 | | | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 2,495,435 | |
| 261 | | | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. GDR (a) | | | 355,413 | |
| 22,841 | | | SK Networks Co. Ltd. * | | | 112,488 | |
| 16,781 | | | SK Square Co. Ltd. * | | | 880,544 | |
| 79,954 | | | Woori Financial Group, Inc. | | | 895,874 | |
| 5,850 | | | Youngone Corp. * | | | 193,180 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total South Korea | | | 28,416,531 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Spain — 1.9% | | | | |
| 74,875 | | | Acerinox SA | | | 822,152 | |
| 1,531 | | | ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA | | | 62,959 | |
| 21,478 | | | Amadeus IT Group SA (a) | | | 1,270,614 | |
| 17,671 | | | Atresmedia Corp. de Medios de Comunicacion SA | | | 72,396 | |
| 602,590 | | | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA | | | 6,010,402 | |
| 2,163,951 | | | Banco de Sabadell SA | | | 2,814,387 | |
| 938,833 | | | Banco Santander SA | | | 3,912,572 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 38 |
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Spain — continued | | | | |
| 7,929 | | | Cia de Distribucion Integral Logista Holdings SA | | | 213,157 | |
| 596 | | | Grupo Catalana Occidente SA | | | 21,757 | |
| 69,555 | | | Industria de Diseno Textil SA (a) | | | 3,094,368 | |
| 141,788 | | | Mapfre SA | | | 301,003 | |
| 13,089 | | | Prosegur Compania de Seguridad SA | | | 25,071 | |
| 161,640 | | | Repsol SA | | | 2,567,661 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Spain | | | 21,188,499 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Sweden — 0.7% | | | | |
| 14,699 | | | Alleima AB | | | 96,664 | |
| 4,628 | | | Betsson AB – Class B (a) | | | 45,760 | |
| 18,343 | | | Fabege AB | | | 150,053 | |
| 166,156 | | | Fastighets AB Balder – B Shares* | | | 1,033,394 | |
| 5,671 | | | Investor AB – A Shares (a) | | | 140,717 | |
| 125,969 | | | Investor AB – B Shares (a) | | | 3,169,286 | |
| 4,113 | | | NCC AB – Class B | | | 55,693 | |
| 9,284 | | | Securitas AB – B Shares | | | 99,863 | |
| 30,410 | | | Skanska AB – B Shares | | | 561,230 | |
| 78,092 | | | SSAB AB – A Shares | | | 610,717 | |
| 160,765 | | | Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson – B Shares | | | 872,955 | |
| 4,640 | | | Volvo AB – A Shares (a) | | | 129,472 | |
| 40,267 | | | Volvo AB – B Shares (a) | | | 1,109,498 | |
| 24,175 | | | Volvo Car AB – Class B* | | | 88,399 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Sweden | | | 8,163,701 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Switzerland — 1.3% | | | | |
| 73,946 | | | Adecco Group AG (Registered) (a) | | | 2,964,309 | |
| 393 | | | Bobst Group SA | | | 29,774 | |
| 5,815 | | | Holcim AG (a) | | | 474,618 | |
| 5,172 | | | Logitech International SA (Registered) (b) | | | 457,651 | |
| 558 | | | Logitech International SA (Registered) (b) | | | 49,004 | |
| 2,157 | | | Mobilezone Holding AG | | | 33,419 | |
| 8,313 | | | Novartis AG (Registered) | | | 838,761 | |
| 18,967 | | | Novartis AG Sponsored ADR | | | 1,915,098 | |
| 1,009 | | | Roche Holding AG | | | 278,931 | |
| 20,673 | | | Roche Holding AG – Genusschein | | | 5,405,184 | |
| 6,499 | | | Sandoz Group AG ADR* | | | 201,924 | |
| 2,647 | | | Sandoz Group AG * | | | 81,880 | |
| 338 | | | Swatch Group AG | | | 79,797 | |
| 514 | | | Swisscom AG (Registered) (a) | | | 293,790 | |
| 602 | | | u-blox Holding AG | | | 57,364 | |
| 8,056 | | | UBS Group AG (Registered) (a) (b) | | | 230,013 | |
| 13,495 | | | UBS Group AG (Registered) (a) (b) | | | 383,933 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Switzerland | | | 13,775,450 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Taiwan — 3.9% | | | | |
| 3,414 | | | Acter Group Corp. Ltd. | | | 21,070 | |
| 231,072 | | | ASE Technology Holding Co. Ltd. ADR | | | 2,250,641 | |
| 65,000 | | | Asustek Computer, Inc. | | | 936,563 | |
| 352,000 | | | Catcher Technology Co. Ltd. | | | 2,193,176 | |
| 51,000 | | | Chicony Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 302,752 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Taiwan — continued | | | | |
| 150,000 | | | Chipbond Technology Corp. | | | 336,973 | |
| 25,000 | | | ChipMOS Technologies, Inc. | | | 34,897 | |
| 1,000 | | | Chlitina Holding Ltd. | | | 6,032 | |
| 9,280 | | | Chong Hong Construction Co. Ltd. | | | 22,931 | |
| 890,000 | | | Compal Electronics, Inc. | | | 1,027,742 | |
| 41,440 | | | Coretronic Corp. | | | 93,212 | |
| 47,000 | | | Elitegroup Computer Systems Co. Ltd. | | | 47,661 | |
| 799,200 | | | Evergreen Marine Corp. Taiwan Ltd. | | | 4,186,777 | |
| 91,000 | | | Farglory Land Development Co. Ltd. | | | 161,800 | |
| 42,701 | | | FLEXium Interconnect, Inc. | | | 116,686 | |
| 150,821 | | | Foxconn Technology Co. Ltd. | | | 237,258 | |
| 5,053 | | | Fubon Financial Holding Co. Ltd. | | | 10,879 | |
| 12,080 | | | Fusheng Precision Co. Ltd. | | | 86,082 | |
| 25,000 | | | Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 161,563 | |
| 23,000 | | | Global Brands Manufacture Ltd. | | | 47,526 | |
| 237,000 | | | Grand Pacific Petrochemical | | | 106,131 | |
| 2,000 | | | Grape King Bio Ltd. | | | 9,815 | |
| 1,266,318 | | | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | | | 4,128,799 | |
| 69,000 | | | Huaku Development Co. Ltd. | | | 215,699 | |
| 28,279 | | | Innodisk Corp. | | | 273,475 | |
| 47,000 | | | King’s Town Bank Co. Ltd. | | | 66,411 | |
| 31,000 | | | Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co. Ltd. | | | 129,940 | |
| 20,000 | | | Largan Precision Co. Ltd. | | | 1,641,388 | |
| 97,000 | | | Lite-On Technology Corp. ADR | | | 336,557 | |
| 97,000 | | | MediaTek, Inc. | | | 3,500,372 | |
| 217,000 | | | Micro-Star International Co. Ltd. | | | 1,313,192 | |
| 323,000 | | | Mitac Holdings Corp. | | | 432,533 | |
| 15,000 | | | momo.com, Inc. | | | 210,933 | |
| 77,903 | | | Nantex Industry Co. Ltd. | | | 87,144 | |
| 5,800 | | | Nien Made Enterprise Co. Ltd. | | | 67,896 | |
| 133,000 | | | Novatek Microelectronics Corp. | | | 2,531,435 | |
| 53,000 | | | Pegatron Corp. | | | 143,511 | |
| 355,000 | | | Pou Chen Corp. | | | 342,958 | |
| 102,000 | | | Primax Electronics Ltd. | | | 235,020 | |
| 221,472 | | | Radiant Opto-Electronics Corp. | | | 1,034,236 | |
| 18,000 | | | Realtek Semiconductor Corp. | | | 324,415 | |
| 60,400 | | | Ruentex Industries Ltd. | | | 113,217 | |
| 28,760 | | | Shin Zu Shing Co. Ltd. | | | 153,832 | |
| 47,000 | | | Shinkong Insurance Co. Ltd. | | | 103,232 | |
| 38,900 | | | Simplo Technology Co. Ltd. | | | 525,136 | |
| 5,945 | | | Sinmag Equipment Corp. | | | 28,807 | |
| 20,000 | | | T3EX Global Holdings Corp. | | | 58,303 | |
| 19,000 | | | TaiDoc Technology Corp. | | | 95,528 | |
| 255,000 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 5,588,201 | |
| 24,541 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Sponsored ADR | | | 3,157,690 | |
| 13,000 | | | Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp. | | | 40,391 | |
| 7,360 | | | Test Research, Inc. | | | 16,996 | |
| 40,000 | | | Transcend Information, Inc. | | | 101,278 | |
| 41,000 | | | Tripod Technology Corp. | | | 270,316 | |
| 12,000 | | | TTY Biopharm Co. Ltd. | | | 30,771 | |
| 20,000 | | | Tung Ho Steel Enterprise Corp. | | | 48,894 | |
| | | | |
39 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Taiwan — continued | | | | |
| 11,000 | | | TXC Corp. | | | 34,766 | |
| 3,000 | | | United Integrated Services Co. Ltd. | | | 27,848 | |
| 9,000 | | | United Microelectronics Corp. | | | 13,876 | |
| 229,850 | | | Wan Hai Lines Ltd. | | | 366,155 | |
| 73,000 | | | WPG Holdings Ltd. | | | 214,336 | |
| 1,231,000 | | | Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. | | | 1,942,130 | |
| 879,895 | | | Yuanta Financial Holding Co. Ltd. | | | 764,648 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Taiwan | | | 43,110,432 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Thailand — 0.7% | | | | |
| 1,493,400 | | | AP Thailand PCL NVDR | | | 437,566 | |
| 358,600 | | | Bangkok Bank PCL NVDR | | | 1,429,901 | |
| 134,700 | | | Berli Jucker PCL NVDR | | | 90,889 | |
| 69,100 | | | GFPT PCL NVDR | | | 22,910 | |
| 254,100 | | | Kasikornbank PCL NVDR | | | 871,974 | |
| 5,183,300 | | | Krung Thai Bank PCL NVDR | | | 2,326,300 | |
| 134,000 | | | Osotspa PCL NVDR | | | 75,845 | |
| 53,632 | | | Pruksa Holding PCL NVDR | | | 18,422 | |
| 218,100 | | | PTT Exploration & Production PCL NVDR | | | 915,876 | |
| 110,200 | | | PTT PCL NVDR | | | 105,183 | |
| 36,600 | | | Regional Container Lines PCL NVDR | | | 22,726 | |
| 1,191,200 | | | Sansiri PCL NVDR | | | 61,165 | |
| 103,700 | | | SCB X PCL NVDR | | | 325,714 | |
| 91,100 | | | Somboon Advance Technology PCL NVDR | | | 47,297 | |
| 269,300 | | | Sri Trang Agro-Industry PCL NVDR | | | 144,920 | |
| 154,700 | | | Sri Trang Gloves Thailand PCL NVDR | | | 37,039 | |
| 162,800 | | | Supalai PCL NVDR | | | 95,321 | |
| 91,100 | | | Thai Oil PCL NVDR | | | 142,231 | |
| 88,000 | | | Thai Vegetable Oil PCL NVDR | | | 51,608 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Thailand | | | 7,222,887 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Turkey — 0.6% | | | | |
| 7,510 | | | AG Anadolu Grubu Holding AS | | | 61,364 | |
| 881,420 | | | Akbank TAS | | | 1,171,408 | |
| 712,701 | | | Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS | | | 1,367,685 | |
| 184,643 | | | Dogan Sirketler Grubu Holding AS | | | 80,010 | |
| 37,522 | | | Dogus Otomotiv Servis ve Ticaret AS | | | 321,120 | |
| 331,904 | | | Hektas Ticaret TAS * | | | 202,980 | |
| 237,259 | | | KOC Holding AS | | | 1,276,877 | |
| 288,232 | | | Koza Altin Isletmeleri AS | | | 211,342 | |
| 54,485 | | | Mavi Giyim Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS – Class B | | | 247,617 | |
| 44,442 | | | Tekfen Holding AS | | | 66,809 | |
| 15,783 | | | Turk Hava Yollari AO * | | | 142,269 | |
| 214,377 | | | Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari AS | | | 350,914 | |
| 194,625 | | | Vestel Beyaz Esya Sanayi ve Ticaret AS | | | 135,781 | |
| 1,127,215 | | | Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS | | | 831,868 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Turkey | | | 6,468,044 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Arab Emirates — 0.1% | | | | |
| 149,124 | | | Emirates NBD Bank PJSC | | | 742,423 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United Kingdom — 4.0% | | | | |
| 193,047 | | | 3i Group PLC (a) | | | 6,031,378 | |
| 54,388 | | | abrdn PLC | | | 108,308 | |
| 3,173 | | | AG Barr PLC | | | 20,892 | |
| 52,405 | | | Balfour Beatty PLC | | | 225,052 | |
| 4,859 | | | Bank of Georgia Group PLC | | | 288,954 | |
| 268,823 | | | Barratt Developments PLC | | | 1,586,084 | |
| 25,802 | | | Bellway PLC | | | 880,056 | |
| 35,527 | | | Berkeley Group Holdings PLC | | | 2,087,321 | |
| 65,084 | | | British American Tobacco PLC (a) | | | 1,933,736 | |
| 39,779 | | | British American Tobacco PLC Sponsored ADR (a) | | | 1,188,994 | |
| 2,200,654 | | | BT Group PLC (a) | | | 2,904,800 | |
| 100,106 | | | Centamin PLC | | | 114,177 | |
| 60,346 | | | Coca-Cola HBC AG | | | 1,881,183 | |
| 66,815 | | | Compass Group PLC (a) | | | 1,833,310 | |
| 7,309 | | | Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC | | | 19,563 | |
| 4,668 | | | Dunelm Group PLC | | | 68,048 | |
| 23,265 | | | Evraz PLC * (e) | | | 601 | |
| 116,800 | | | Ferrexpo PLC * | | | 106,389 | |
| 1,720 | | | Galliford Try Holdings PLC | | | 5,241 | |
| 19,945 | | | GSK PLC | | | 417,218 | |
| 40,067 | | | GSK PLC Sponsored ADR | | | 1,678,807 | |
| 28,297 | | | Hays PLC | | | 33,794 | |
| 313,059 | | | HSBC Holdings PLC | | | 2,436,779 | |
| 34,370 | | | HSBC Holdings PLC Sponsored ADR | | | 1,346,617 | |
| 65,717 | | | IG Group Holdings PLC | | | 580,077 | |
| 31,557 | | | Imperial Brands PLC | | | 679,810 | |
| 17,373 | | | International Personal Finance PLC | | | 24,658 | |
| 29,933 | | | Investec PLC | | | 187,349 | |
| 414,107 | | | ITV PLC | | | 293,019 | |
| 302,309 | | | J Sainsbury PLC | | | 954,336 | |
| 4,789 | | | Keller Group PLC | | | 52,389 | |
| 522,233 | | | Kingfisher PLC | | | 1,548,731 | |
| 1,289,901 | | | Lloyds Banking Group PLC | | | 762,685 | |
| 62,388 | | | Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC | | | 192,986 | |
| 7,241 | | | Morgan Advanced Materials PLC | | | 24,167 | |
| 5,953 | | | Morgan Sindall Group PLC | | | 176,998 | |
| 218,847 | | | NatWest Group PLC | | | 661,706 | |
| 67,523 | | | OSB Group PLC | | | 355,885 | |
| 20,286 | | | Paragon Banking Group PLC | | | 164,754 | |
| 44,955 | | | Persimmon PLC | | | 774,729 | |
| 20,638 | | | Plus500 Ltd. | | | 443,305 | |
| 32,369 | | | Premier Foods PLC | | | 56,413 | |
| 35,451 | | | Redde Northgate PLC | | | 154,797 | |
| 70,303 | | | Redrow PLC | | | 567,307 | |
| 3,463 | | | RELX PLC (a) | | | 151,639 | |
| 2,887 | | | Rio Tinto PLC (a) | | | 185,202 | |
| 4,400 | | | Sage Group PLC (a) | | | 69,311 | |
| 16,889 | | | Serica Energy PLC | | | 37,027 | |
| 43,795 | | | Shell PLC (a) | | | 1,354,571 | |
| 9,280 | | | Shell PLC ADR (a) | | | 583,062 | |
| 15,165 | | | Spirent Communications PLC | | | 20,155 | |
| 16,171 | | | Standard Chartered PLC | | | 136,725 | |
| 443,444 | | | Taylor Wimpey PLC | | | 772,810 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 40 |
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United Kingdom — continued | | | | |
| 3,340 | | | TBC Bank Group PLC | | | 124,802 | |
| 70,148 | | | Tesco PLC | | | 247,414 | |
| 22,159 | | | Unilever PLC Sponsored ADR (a) | | | 1,085,126 | |
| 21,288 | | | Vesuvius PLC | | | 130,193 | |
| 940,967 | | | Vodafone Group PLC | | | 826,553 | |
| 242,591 | | | Vodafone Group PLC Sponsored ADR | | | 2,168,764 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United Kingdom | | | 43,746,757 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United States — 18.2% | | | | |
| 24,231 | | | 3M Co. (c) | | | 2,232,160 | |
| 3,154 | | | Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. | | | 235,667 | |
| 972 | | | Adtalem Global Education, Inc. * (c) | | | 48,114 | |
| 920 | | | Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (c) | | | 62,137 | |
| 1,791 | | | Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | | | 279,951 | |
| 2,740 | | | AGCO Corp. (c) | | | 300,578 | |
| 1,627 | | | Akamai Technologies, Inc. * (c) | | | 180,467 | |
| 1,117 | | | Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. | | | 84,144 | |
| 59,413 | | | Ally Financial, Inc. | | | 2,197,687 | |
| 29,878 | | | Alphabet, Inc. – Class A* (a) | | | 4,136,908 | |
| 13,416 | | | Alphabet, Inc. – Class C* (a) | | | 1,875,288 | |
| 15,005 | | | American Express Co. (c) | | | 3,292,397 | |
| 12,425 | | | Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (a) (c) | | | 659,892 | |
| 3,274 | | | Arrow Electronics, Inc. * (c) | | | 384,695 | |
| 2,456 | | | Aspen Technology, Inc. * (c) | | | 476,194 | |
| 814 | | | Atkore, Inc. | | | 137,892 | |
| 1,057 | | | AutoNation, Inc. * (c) | | | 158,339 | |
| 2,561 | | | Avnet, Inc. (c) | | | 119,317 | |
| 58,844 | | | Bank of America Corp. (a) | | | 2,031,295 | |
| 11,787 | | | Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (a) (c) | | | 661,133 | |
| 9,958 | | | Best Buy Co., Inc. (c) | | | 805,403 | |
| 4,726 | | | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. – Class A* (c) | | | 1,540,109 | |
| 545 | | | Booking Holdings, Inc. * (c) | | | 1,890,512 | |
| 85,623 | | | BorgWarner, Inc. | | | 2,665,444 | |
| 20,408 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (a) | | | 1,035,706 | |
| 2,046 | | | Brunswick Corp. (c) | | | 178,820 | |
| 11,003 | | | Builders FirstSource, Inc. * | | | 2,147,566 | |
| 565 | | | Bunge Global SA (c) | | | 53,319 | |
| 20,085 | | | Capital One Financial Corp. (a) | | | 2,763,897 | |
| 13,046 | | | CarMax, Inc. * (c) | | | 1,030,634 | |
| 1,200 | | | Carter’s, Inc. (c) | | | 97,140 | |
| 5,609 | | | CBRE Group, Inc. – Class A* (a) | | | 515,411 | |
| 23,849 | | | Centene Corp. * (c) | | | 1,870,477 | |
| 19,186 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | | 1,588,217 | |
| 20,090 | | | Chevron Corp. (c) | | | 3,053,881 | |
| 3,195 | | | Cigna Group (a) | | | 1,073,967 | |
| 59,641 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. (a) (c) | | | 2,884,835 | |
| 55,847 | | | Citigroup, Inc. (a) | | | 3,098,950 | |
| 83,835 | | | Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. * | | | 1,743,768 | |
| 31,217 | | | Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. – Class A (a) | | | 2,466,767 | |
| 78,868 | | | Comcast Corp. – Class A (a) | | | 3,379,494 | |
| 2,458 | | | Commercial Metals Co. | | | 132,732 | |
| 1,234 | | | Crocs, Inc. * | | | 150,857 | |
| 2,220 | | | Cummins, Inc. (a) | | | 596,314 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| 36,035 | | | CVS Health Corp. (c) | | | 2,679,923 | |
| 25,538 | | | Darling Ingredients, Inc. * (c) | | | 1,080,513 | |
| 4,661 | | | Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (c) | | | 829,145 | |
| 22,031 | | | Discover Financial Services | | | 2,659,142 | |
| 7,113 | | | DR Horton, Inc. (c) | | | 1,062,967 | |
| 5,343 | | | Dropbox, Inc. – Class A* (c) | | | 127,965 | |
| 49,803 | | | eBay, Inc. | | | 2,354,686 | |
| 2,101 | | | Elevance Health, Inc. (a) | | | 1,053,126 | |
| 691 | | | Encore Wire Corp. (c) | | | 166,531 | |
| 17,786 | | | EOG Resources, Inc. (c) | | | 2,035,786 | |
| 19,445 | | | Etsy, Inc. * (c) | | | 1,394,012 | |
| 12,214 | | | Expedia Group, Inc. * (a) | | | 1,671,119 | |
| 21,957 | | | Exxon Mobil Corp. (c) | | | 2,294,946 | |
| 4,534 | | | F5, Inc. * (c) | | | 848,855 | |
| 1,394 | | | Federated Hermes, Inc. | | | 49,111 | |
| 30,532 | | | Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (c) | | | 1,544,309 | |
| 3,365 | | | FMC Corp. (c) | | | 189,752 | |
| 1,969 | | | Foot Locker, Inc. | | | 67,793 | |
| 201,227 | | | Ford Motor Co. (c) | | | 2,503,264 | |
| 3,802 | | | Fox Corp. – Class A (c) | | | 113,262 | |
| 54,062 | | | Fox Corp. – Class B | | | 1,480,218 | |
| 61,869 | | | Franklin Resources, Inc. | | | 1,698,304 | |
| 872 | | | Garmin Ltd. (c) | | | 119,769 | |
| 4,692 | | | GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc. (c) | | | 428,286 | |
| 4,728 | | | General Electric Co. (a) | | | 741,776 | |
| 6,894 | | | General Mills, Inc. (c) | | | 442,457 | |
| 63,005 | | | General Motors Co. (a) | | | 2,581,945 | |
| 3,215 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (a) | | | 1,250,796 | |
| 100 | | | Graham Holdings Co. – Class B (c) | | | 70,233 | |
| 14,634 | | | Green Plains, Inc. * (c) | | | 311,704 | |
| 640 | | | Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | | | 173,216 | |
| 7,829 | | | H&R Block, Inc. (c) | | | 383,230 | |
| 655 | | | Harley-Davidson, Inc. | | | 23,757 | |
| 5,490 | | | Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (a) | | | 526,162 | |
| 867 | | | Henry Schein, Inc. * (c) | | | 66,299 | |
| 124,617 | | | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | | | 1,897,917 | |
| 7,136 | | | Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 1,458,028 | |
| 700 | | | HNI Corp. (c) | | | 31,367 | |
| 79,862 | | | HP, Inc. (a) | | | 2,262,490 | |
| 1,466 | | | Humana, Inc. (a) | | | 513,569 | |
| 2,839 | | | Huntsman Corp. | | | 72,678 | |
| 10,871 | | | Illumina, Inc. * (c) | | | 1,520,092 | |
| 25,833 | | | Incyte Corp. * (c) | | | 1,507,614 | |
| 70,985 | | | Intel Corp. (a) | | | 3,055,904 | |
| 14,684 | | | Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (a) (c) | | | 2,032,559 | |
| 19,101 | | | International Business Machines Corp. (c) | | | 3,534,258 | |
| 18,654 | | | Invesco Ltd. | | | 287,458 | |
| 3,159 | | | Jackson Financial, Inc. – Class A | | | 173,903 | |
| 9,267 | | | Janus Henderson Group PLC | | | 288,760 | |
| 11,399 | | | Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC * (c) | | | 1,355,341 | |
| 10,750 | | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 1,734,835 | |
| 15,270 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (a) | | | 2,841,136 | |
| 6,051 | | | Keysight Technologies, Inc. * (c) | | | 933,669 | |
| 93,543 | | | Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 1,626,713 | |
| | | | |
41 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| 6,081 | | | Kohl’s Corp. (c) | | | 169,477 | |
| 63,190 | | | Kraft Heinz Co. (a) | | | 2,229,343 | |
| 26,242 | | | Kroger Co. (c) | | | 1,301,866 | |
| 974 | | | Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (c) | | | 210,218 | |
| 1,689 | | | Lam Research Corp. | | | 1,584,704 | |
| 29,237 | | | Las Vegas Sands Corp. (a) | | | 1,594,001 | |
| 1,773 | | | La-Z-Boy, Inc. (c) | | | 67,356 | |
| 2,469 | | | Lear Corp. | | | 339,117 | |
| 7,189 | | | Lennar Corp. – Class A (c) | | | 1,139,528 | |
| 5,404 | | | LyondellBasell Industries NV – Class A (a) | | | 541,913 | |
| 3,735 | | | M&T Bank Corp. (c) | | | 521,929 | |
| 16,632 | | | Macy’s, Inc. (c) | | | 290,062 | |
| 3,349 | | | ManpowerGroup, Inc. | | | 241,664 | |
| 3,402 | | | Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 575,720 | |
| 963 | | | Markel Group, Inc. * (c) | | | 1,437,258 | |
| 48,688 | | | Match Group, Inc. * (c) | | | 1,754,716 | |
| 177 | | | Matson, Inc. (c) | | | 19,656 | |
| 8,126 | | | Medtronic PLC (a) | | | 677,383 | |
| 9,286 | | | Merck & Co., Inc. (a) | | | 1,180,715 | |
| 11,968 | | | Meta Platforms, Inc. – Class A (a) | | | 5,865,876 | |
| 17,941 | | | MGIC Investment Corp. | | | 356,846 | |
| 18,223 | | | Micron Technology, Inc. (c) | | | 1,651,186 | |
| 16,580 | | | Moderna, Inc. * (c) | | | 1,529,339 | |
| 5,460 | | | Molson Coors Beverage Co. – Class B (c) | | | 340,813 | |
| 21,314 | | | Mosaic Co. | | | 664,144 | |
| 13,512 | | | Nucor Corp. (c) | | | 2,598,358 | |
| 21,274 | | | ON Semiconductor Corp. * (c) | | | 1,678,944 | |
| 971 | | | OneMain Holdings, Inc. (c) | | | 45,860 | |
| 1,459 | | | Oracle Corp. (a) | | | 162,941 | |
| 9,119 | | | Otis Worldwide Corp. (c) | | | 869,041 | |
| 37,719 | | | Ovintiv, Inc. (c) | | | 1,863,696 | |
| 1,673 | | | Owens Corning | | | 250,582 | |
| 20,367 | | | PACCAR, Inc. (a) | | | 2,258,497 | |
| 110,108 | | | Paramount Global – Class B (c) | | | 1,215,592 | |
| 39,900 | | | PayPal Holdings, Inc. * (a) | | | 2,407,566 | |
| 109,262 | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | 2,901,999 | |
| 1,492 | | | Phillips 66 (c) | | | 212,625 | |
| 5,159 | | | Premier, Inc. – Class A | | | 107,617 | |
| 11,417 | | | PulteGroup, Inc. (c) | | | 1,237,374 | |
| 2,068 | | | PVH Corp. | | | 282,634 | |
| 22,822 | | | QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 3,601,083 | |
| 12,493 | | | Radian Group, Inc. | | | 364,046 | |
| 2,949 | | | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. * | | | 2,848,999 | |
| 444 | | | Signet Jewelers Ltd. (c) | | | 45,181 | |
| 17,255 | | | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (c) | | | 1,810,395 | |
| 2,250 | | | SLM Corp. | | | 46,868 | |
| 7,849 | | | SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. * (c) | | | 527,217 | |
| 7,039 | | | State Street Corp. | | | 518,985 | |
| 18,817 | | | Steel Dynamics, Inc. (c) | | | 2,518,091 | |
| 994 | | | Stewart Information Services Corp. | | | 62,602 | |
| 59,571 | | | Synchrony Financial (c) | | | 2,460,282 | |
| 4,462 | | | T Rowe Price Group, Inc. (a) | | | 505,768 | |
| 10,433 | | | Tapestry, Inc. | | | 495,880 | |
| 4,704 | | | TE Connectivity Ltd. (a) | | | 675,306 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| 6,991 | | | Texas Instruments, Inc. (c) | | | 1,169,804 | |
| 4,507 | | | Textron, Inc. | | | 401,438 | |
| 877 | | | Timken Co. (c) | | | 73,659 | |
| 33,598 | | | Tyson Foods, Inc. – Class A | | | 1,822,356 | |
| 27,074 | | | U.S. Bancorp (c) | | | 1,136,025 | |
| 1,047 | | | UFP Industries, Inc. | | | 120,018 | |
| 335 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (c) | | | 165,356 | |
| 1,067 | | | Universal Corp. (c) | | | 51,227 | |
| 935 | | | Universal Health Services, Inc. – Class B (a) | | | 156,201 | |
| 4,812 | | | Unum Group | | | 237,953 | |
| 4,610 | | | Valero Energy Corp. | | | 652,131 | |
| 83,976 | | | Verizon Communications, Inc. (a) | | | 3,360,720 | |
| 72,788 | | | VF Corp. (c) | | | 1,189,356 | |
| 189,927 | | | Viatris, Inc. (c) | | | 2,349,397 | |
| 91,394 | | | Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (c) | | | 1,943,036 | |
| 34,119 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. (c) | | | 1,896,675 | |
| 15,843 | | | Western Union Co. (c) | | | 212,455 | |
| 6,955 | | | Westlake Corp. (c) | | | 964,728 | |
| 1,178 | | | Whirlpool Corp. (c) | | | 126,505 | |
| 273 | | | Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | | | 64,300 | |
| 25,231 | | | Zoom Video Communications, Inc. – Class A* (a) | | | 1,784,589 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 199,207,913 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Vietnam — 0.2% | | | | |
| 65,936 | | | Duc Giang Chemicals JSC | | | 299,778 | |
| 11,300 | | | IDICO Corp. JSC | | | 27,006 | |
| 38,500 | | | PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC | | | 52,813 | |
| 30,300 | | | PetroVietnam Technical Services Corp. | | | 45,193 | |
| 21,000 | | | Petrovietnam Transportation Corp. | | | 22,867 | |
| 112,100 | | | Sai Gon-Ha Noi Securities JSC * | | | 80,545 | |
| 67,464 | | | Saigon - Hanoi Commercial JSB * | | | 32,351 | |
| 30,300 | | | Saigon Thuong Tin Commercial JSB * | | | 38,846 | |
| 409,100 | | | SSI Securities Corp. | | | 615,704 | |
| 101,900 | | | Vietnam Dairy Products JSC | | | 297,862 | |
| 171,746 | | | Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry & Trade * | | | 248,231 | |
| 172,800 | | | VIX Securities JSC | | | 128,872 | |
| 764,100 | | | VNDirect Securities Corp. * | | | 704,751 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Vietnam | | | 2,594,819 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (COST $862,526,882) | | | 857,670,678 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS (g) —1.9% | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 1.1% | | | | |
| 337,859 | | | Bradespar SA | | | 1,440,850 | |
| 8,800 | | | Cia de Ferro Ligas da Bahia FERBASA | | | 17,083 | |
| 519,495 | | | Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais | | | 1,250,901 | |
| 32,900 | | | Gerdau SA | | | 142,292 | |
| 445,780 | | | Gerdau SA Sponsored ADR | | | 1,921,312 | |
| 405,102 | | | Itausa SA | | | 839,362 | |
| 369,613 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro SA | | | 2,984,504 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 42 |
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares / Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Brazil — continued | | | | |
| 201,178 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro SA ADR | | | 3,253,048 | |
| 4,000 | | | Unipar Carbocloro SA – Class B | | | 53,244 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Brazil | | | 11,902,596 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Colombia — 0.1% | | | | |
| 21,900 | | | Bancolombia SA Sponsored ADR | | | 712,188 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Germany — 0.4% | | | | |
| 11,417 | | | Bayerische Motoren Werke AG | | | 1,251,688 | |
| 1,147 | | | Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA | | | 59,721 | |
| 1,460 | | | Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (a) | | | 109,841 | |
| 28,562 | | | Porsche Automobil Holding SE | | | 1,526,913 | |
| 512 | | | Villeroy & Boch AG | | | 9,964 | |
| 13,538 | | | Volkswagen AG | | | 1,838,469 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Germany | | | 4,796,596 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Russia — 0.0% | | | | |
| 12,924 | | | Bashneft PJSC (e) | | | 2,910 | |
| 56,000 | | | Nizhnekamskneftekhim PJSC (e) | | | 479 | |
| 20,810 | | | Sberbank of Russia PJSC (e) (f) | | | 666 | |
| 9,254,300 | | | Surgutneftegas PJSC (e) | | | 62,944 | |
| 16,100 | | | Transneft PJSC (e) | | | 2,834 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Russia | | | 69,833 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | South Korea — 0.3% | | | | |
| 538 | | | Hyundai Motor Co. (b) | | | 65,075 | |
| 778 | | | Hyundai Motor Co. (b) | | | 93,339 | |
| 2,160 | | | Hyundai Motor Co. GDR | | | 126,466 | |
| 2,082 | | | LG Electronics, Inc. | | | 68,753 | |
| 65,353 | | | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 3,129,537 | |
| 89 | | | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. GDR | | | 103,668 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total South Korea | | | 3,586,838 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (COST $23,887,913) | | | 21,068,051 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | DEBT OBLIGATIONS — 19.0% | | | | |
| | | | United States — 19.0% | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Government — 16.4% | | | | |
| 10,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield - 0.08%, 5.25%, due 04/30/24 | | | 9,998,000 | |
| 30,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.04%, 5.36%, due 07/31/24 (a) | | | 29,998,581 | |
| 10,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.25%, 5.57%, due 01/31/26 | | | 10,008,861 | |
| 83,883,822 | | | U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 1.38%, due 07/15/33 (a) | | | 80,298,171 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Par Value† / Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Government — continued | | | | |
| 48,998,854 | | | U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 1.75%, due 01/15/34 (a) | | | 48,278,337 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total U.S. Government | | | 178,581,950 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Government Agency — 2.6% | | | | |
| 3,500,000 | | | Federal Home Loan Banks, Variable Rate, SOFR + 0.12%, 5.43%, due 03/06/24 | | | 3,500,051 | |
| 16,000,000 | | | Federal Home Loan Banks, 5.23%, due 03/22/24 | | | 15,997,283 | |
| 9,500,000 | | | Federal Home Loan Banks, Variable Rate, SOFR + 0.10%, 5.41%, due 09/04/24 | | | 9,503,671 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total U.S. Government Agency | | | 29,001,005 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 207,582,955 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS (COST $203,970,291) | | | 207,582,955 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 14.2% | | | | |
| | | | United States — 14.2% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 14.2% | | | | |
| 2,272,385 | | | GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund, Class VI | | | 42,834,449 | |
| 770,852 | | | GMO High Yield Fund, Class VI | | | 13,713,467 | |
| 2,112,958 | | | GMO Opportunistic Income Fund, Class VI | | | 50,710,981 | |
| 2,262,028 | | | GMO Resources Fund, Class VI | | | 46,597,781 | |
| 260,878 | | | GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (h) | | | 1,304,389 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Affiliated Issuers | | | 155,161,067 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $176,589,938) | | | 155,161,067 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 5.2% | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 0.5% | | | | |
| 4,969,797 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (i) | | | 4,969,797 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements — 4.7% | | | | |
| 50,999,652 | | | Nomura Securities International, Inc. Repurchase Agreement, dated 02/29/24, maturing on 03/01/24 with a maturity value of $51,007,161 and an effective yield of 5.30%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note with maturity date 12/31/28 and a market value of $51,894,759. | | | 50,999,652 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Government — 0.0% | | | | |
| 490,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Bills, 4.59%, due 03/07/24 (j) | | | 489,570 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $56,459,016) | | | 56,459,019 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 118.9% (Cost $1,323,434,040) | | | 1,297,941,770 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
43 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | SECURITIES SOLD SHORT — (18.9)% | |
| | | | Common Stocks — (18.8)% | | | | |
| | | | Australia — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (23,744) | | | ASX Ltd. | | | (1,017,356 | ) |
| (5,918) | | | Cochlear Ltd. | | | (1,349,027 | ) |
| (61,515) | | | IDP Education Ltd. | | | (764,120 | ) |
| (169,536) | | | Lottery Corp. Ltd. | | | (560,951 | ) |
| (22,745) | | | Ramsay Health Care Ltd. | | | (811,425 | ) |
| (22,098) | | | WiseTech Global Ltd. | | | (1,363,076 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Australia | | | (5,865,955 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Austria — (0.1)% | | | | |
| (12,588) | | | Verbund AG | | | (911,244 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Belgium — (0.2)% | | | | |
| (27,293) | | | Anheuser-Busch InBev SA | | | (1,649,603 | ) |
| (53) | | | Lotus Bakeries NV | | | (498,738 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Belgium | | | (2,148,341 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Canada — (1.1)% | | | | |
| (14,341) | | | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | | | (689,228 | ) |
| (12,752) | | | Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | | | (74,599 | ) |
| (73,900) | | | AltaGas Ltd. | | | (1,584,019 | ) |
| (8,067) | | | Brookfield Renewable Corp. – Class A | | | (191,349 | ) |
| (38,730) | | | Cameco Corp. | | | (1,569,727 | ) |
| (50,150) | | | Enbridge, Inc. | | | (1,726,163 | ) |
| (13,544) | | | Franco-Nevada Corp. | | | (1,420,224 | ) |
| (47,600) | | | GFL Environmental, Inc. | | | (1,717,408 | ) |
| (49,101) | | | Pembina Pipeline Corp. | | | (1,709,206 | ) |
| (24,210) | | | Restaurant Brands International, Inc. | | | (1,879,907 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Canada | | | (12,561,830 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | China — (0.0)% | | | | |
| (4,494) | | | Yum China Holdings, Inc. | | | (192,748 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Denmark — (0.1)% | | | | |
| (8,525) | | | Coloplast AS – Class B | | | (1,132,403 | ) |
| (626) | | | Novo Nordisk AS – Class B | | | (74,723 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Denmark | | | (1,207,126 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finland — (0.0)% | | | | |
| (5,476) | | | Elisa OYJ | | | (246,629 | ) |
| (1,678) | | | Kone OYJ – Class B | | | (82,157 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Finland | | | (328,786 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | France — (0.6)% | | | | |
| (33,499) | | | Accor SA | | | (1,455,123 | ) |
| (7,048) | | | Aeroports de Paris SA | | | (959,457 | ) |
| (433) | | | Airbus SE | | | (71,644 | ) |
| (85,857) | | | Getlink SE | | | (1,465,878 | ) |
| (852) | | | Hermes International SCA | | | (2,131,993 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | France — continued | | | | |
| (709) | | | Sartorius Stedim Biotech | | | (195,151 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total France | | | (6,279,246 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Germany — (0.8)% | | | | |
| (8,437) | | | adidas AG | | | (1,706,637 | ) |
| (3,491) | | | Covestro AG* | | | (190,007 | ) |
| (49,327) | | | Delivery Hero SE* | | | (1,140,984 | ) |
| (793) | | | Deutsche Boerse AG | | | (166,012 | ) |
| (1,363) | | | GEA Group AG | | | (54,979 | ) |
| (6,714) | | | MTU Aero Engines AG | | | (1,615,046 | ) |
| (1,331) | | | Puma SE | | | (61,217 | ) |
| (1,091) | | | Rational AG | | | (897,763 | ) |
| (278) | | | Rheinmetall AG | | | (127,562 | ) |
| (26,103) | | | Siemens Energy AG* | | | (400,850 | ) |
| (1,159) | | | Siemens Healthineers AG* | | | (69,559 | ) |
| (14,961) | | | Symrise AG | | | (1,530,997 | ) |
| (2,478) | | | Vonovia SE | | | (69,159 | ) |
| (836) | | | Wacker Chemie AG | | | (91,441 | ) |
| (8,677) | | | Zalando SE* | | | (183,634 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Germany | | | (8,305,847 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Ireland — (0.2)% | | | | |
| (7,695) | | | Flutter Entertainment PLC* | | | (1,666,236 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Israel — (0.2)% | | | | |
| (7,536) | | | CyberArk Software Ltd.* | | | (1,987,695 | ) |
| (302) | | | Monday.com Ltd.* | | | (67,349 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Israel | | | (2,055,044 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Italy — (0.6)% | | | | |
| (38,910) | | | Amplifon SpA | | | (1,299,305 | ) |
| (1,002) | | | DiaSorin SpA | | | (101,129 | ) |
| (5,176) | | | Ferrari NV | | | (2,184,599 | ) |
| (103,891) | | | FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA | | | (1,439,257 | ) |
| (112,566) | | | Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA | | | (1,246,819 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Italy | | | (6,271,109 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Japan — (1.8)% | | | | |
| (75,200) | | | Aeon Co. Ltd. | | | (1,795,547 | ) |
| (3,800) | | | ANA Holdings, Inc.* | | | (82,849 | ) |
| (32,300) | | | Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd. | | | (672,277 | ) |
| (2,200) | | | Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd. | | | (72,455 | ) |
| (900) | | | Disco Corp. | | | (293,299 | ) |
| (3,600) | | | East Japan Railway Co. | | | (212,981 | ) |
| (700) | | | Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. | | | (202,755 | ) |
| (2,600) | | | GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. | | | (175,485 | ) |
| (9,800) | | | Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. | | | (183,027 | ) |
| (53,500) | | | Japan Exchange Group, Inc. | | | (1,400,715 | ) |
| (18,600) | | | Keisei Electric Railway Co. Ltd. | | | (869,011 | ) |
| (22,800) | | | Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | (701,206 | ) |
| (30,400) | | | Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd. | | | (818,470 | ) |
| (7,000) | | | Lasertec Corp. | | | (1,878,225 | ) |
| (78,800) | | | MonotaRO Co. Ltd. | | | (753,714 | ) |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 44 |
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Japan — continued | | | | |
| (17,200) | | | Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | (127,778 | ) |
| (13,600) | | | Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd. | | | (191,211 | ) |
| (50,100) | | | Oriental Land Co. Ltd. | | | (1,795,594 | ) |
| (351,000) | | | Rakuten Group, Inc.* | | | (1,923,821 | ) |
| (20,800) | | | Sharp Corp.* | | | (113,359 | ) |
| (14,800) | | | Shiseido Co. Ltd. | | | (402,368 | ) |
| (148,400) | | | SoftBank Corp. | | | (1,951,974 | ) |
| (7,600) | | | SoftBank Group Corp. | | | (450,169 | ) |
| (20,800) | | | Tobu Railway Co. Ltd. | | | (531,732 | ) |
| (63,100) | | | Tokyu Corp. | | | (785,142 | ) |
| (7,100) | | | West Japan Railway Co. | | | (295,230 | ) |
| (2,300) | | | Yaskawa Electric Corp. | | | (94,273 | ) |
| (8,200) | | | Zensho Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | (359,086 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Japan | | | (19,133,753 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Netherlands — (0.6)% | | | | |
| (1,415) | | | Adyen NV* | | | (2,238,866 | ) |
| (245) | | | ASML Holding NV | | | (232,505 | ) |
| (10,362) | | | BE Semiconductor Industries NV | | | (1,876,742 | ) |
| (788) | | | Heineken Holding NV | | | (60,868 | ) |
| (65,344) | | | Universal Music Group NV | | | (1,972,760 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Netherlands | | | (6,381,741 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | New Zealand — (0.2)% | | | | |
| (20,719) | | | Xero Ltd.* | | | (1,723,169 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Peru — (0.1)% | | | | |
| (19,231) | | | Southern Copper Corp. | | | (1,555,019 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Portugal — (0.0)% | | | | |
| (3,461) | | | EDP Renovaveis SA | | | (47,211 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Singapore — (0.2)% | | | | |
| (436,868) | | | Grab Holdings Ltd. – Class A* | | | (1,341,185 | ) |
| (13,911,000) | | | Seatrium Ltd.* | | | (932,762 | ) |
| (20,100) | | | Singapore Airlines Ltd. | | | (96,746 | ) |
| (78,900) | | | Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. | | | (233,597 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Singapore | | | (2,604,290 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Spain — (0.3)% | | | | |
| (48,210) | | | Cellnex Telecom SA* | | | (1,743,010 | ) |
| (49,317) | | | Ferrovial SE | | | (1,851,844 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Spain | | | (3,594,854 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Sweden — (0.3)% | | | | |
| (53,464) | | | Beijer Ref AB | | | (752,858 | ) |
| (46,468) | | | EQT AB | | | (1,361,361 | ) |
| (2,748) | | | Evolution AB | | | (355,987 | ) |
| (35,726) | | | H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB – Class B | | | (485,125 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Sweden | | | (2,955,331 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Switzerland — (0.1)% | | | | |
| (1) | | | Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG | | | (120,212 | ) |
| (560) | | | Partners Group Holding AG | | | (805,205 | ) |
| (5,679) | | | SIG Group AG | | | (112,505 | ) |
| (196) | | | VAT Group AG | | | (98,382 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Switzerland | | | (1,136,304 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Kingdom — (1.2)% | | | | |
| (11,109) | | | Admiral Group PLC | | | (374,832 | ) |
| (136,830) | | | Auto Trader Group PLC | | | (1,281,251 | ) |
| (80,984) | | | Hargreaves Lansdown PLC | | | (746,364 | ) |
| (182,971) | | | Informa PLC | | | (1,875,988 | ) |
| (19,454) | | | InterContinental Hotels Group PLC | | | (2,065,885 | ) |
| (16,612) | | | London Stock Exchange Group PLC | | | (1,865,746 | ) |
| (269,305) | | | M&G PLC | | | (765,644 | ) |
| (62,356) | | | Phoenix Group Holdings PLC | | | (392,720 | ) |
| (265,436) | | | Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC* | | | (1,238,870 | ) |
| (20,608) | | | Severn Trent PLC | | | (650,324 | ) |
| (3,763) | | | Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC | | | (490,975 | ) |
| (87,899) | | | Wise PLC – Class A* | | | (1,021,148 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United Kingdom | | | (12,769,747 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United States — (9.6)% | | | | |
| (1,400) | | | AbbVie, Inc. | | | (246,470 | ) |
| (93,022) | | | AES Corp. | | | (1,413,934 | ) |
| (9,068) | | | Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | (1,370,084 | ) |
| (37,309) | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | (1,526,311 | ) |
| (4,675) | | | American Tower Corp. – (REIT) | | | (929,670 | ) |
| (5,019) | | | Amgen, Inc. | | | (1,374,353 | ) |
| (14,883) | | | ARES Management Corp. – Class A | | | (1,973,932 | ) |
| (7,802) | | | Arthur J Gallagher & Co. | | | (1,903,142 | ) |
| (247) | | | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | (62,029 | ) |
| (7,197) | | | Axon Enterprise, Inc.* | | | (2,212,142 | ) |
| (10,487) | | | Bill Holdings, Inc.* | | | (664,142 | ) |
| (1,011) | | | BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.* | | | (87,229 | ) |
| (2,815) | | | Bio-Techne Corp. | | | (207,100 | ) |
| (7,981) | | | Boeing Co.* | | | (1,625,889 | ) |
| (1,634) | | | Broadcom, Inc. | | | (2,125,001 | ) |
| (9,611) | | | Burlington Stores, Inc.* | | | (1,971,216 | ) |
| (33,690) | | | Caesars Entertainment, Inc.* | | | (1,464,504 | ) |
| (1,606) | | | Charles Schwab Corp. | | | (107,249 | ) |
| (803) | | | Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.* | | | (2,159,082 | ) |
| (21,893) | | | Cloudflare, Inc. – Class A* | | | (2,157,336 | ) |
| (1,217) | | | CoStar Group, Inc.* | | | (105,916 | ) |
| (22,438) | | | Dayforce, Inc.* | | | (1,565,275 | ) |
| (15,820) | | | Dexcom, Inc.* | | | (1,820,407 | ) |
| (44,721) | | | DraftKings, Inc. – Class A* | | | (1,937,314 | ) |
| (1,130) | | | Ecolab, Inc. | | | (254,069 | ) |
| (10,527) | | | Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. – (REIT) | | | (708,678 | ) |
| (2,378) | | | Erie Indemnity Co. – Class A | | | (967,561 | ) |
| (23,207) | | | Exact Sciences Corp.* | | | (1,335,099 | ) |
| (1,537) | | | Fair Isaac Corp.* | | | (1,951,852 | ) |
| (1,649) | | | Fastenal Co. | | | (120,393 | ) |
| (29,553) | | | Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | (2,044,772 | ) |
| | | | |
45 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| (350) | | | Fiserv, Inc.* | | | (52,244 | ) |
| (1,332) | | | Fortinet, Inc.* | | | (92,055 | ) |
| (4,249) | | | Gartner, Inc.* | | | (1,978,164 | ) |
| (3,175) | | | HubSpot, Inc.* | | | (1,964,722 | ) |
| (801) | | | Hyatt Hotels Corp. – Class A | | | (123,026 | ) |
| (399) | | | IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.* | | | (229,517 | ) |
| (915) | | | Ingersoll Rand, Inc. | | | (83,567 | ) |
| (8,470) | | | Insulet Corp.* | | | (1,389,080 | ) |
| (7,800) | | | IQVIA Holdings, Inc.* | | | (1,927,848 | ) |
| (13,508) | | | Iron Mountain, Inc. – (REIT) | | | (1,062,269 | ) |
| (2,196) | | | Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | | (224,453 | ) |
| (15,164) | | | Lattice Semiconductor Corp.* | | | (1,161,714 | ) |
| (24,254) | | | Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One – Class C* | | | (1,764,721 | ) |
| (4,583) | | | Linde PLC | | | (2,056,942 | ) |
| (18,843) | | | Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.* | | | (1,827,394 | ) |
| (124) | | | Lululemon Athletica, Inc.* | | | (57,919 | ) |
| (3,973) | | | Manhattan Associates, Inc.* | | | (1,006,480 | ) |
| (4,489) | | | MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | | (957,997 | ) |
| (307) | | | Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | (62,097 | ) |
| (4,338) | | | Mastercard, Inc. – Class A | | | (2,059,509 | ) |
| (3,212) | | | McKesson Corp. | | | (1,674,769 | ) |
| (1,164) | | | MercadoLibre, Inc.* | | | (1,856,929 | ) |
| (4,295) | | | MongoDB, Inc.* | | | (1,922,356 | ) |
| (4,581) | | | Moody’s Corp. | | | (1,738,123 | ) |
| (359) | | | Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | (118,610 | ) |
| (3,330) | | | MSCI, Inc. | | | (1,868,030 | ) |
| (46,721) | | | Newmont Corp. | | | (1,460,031 | ) |
| (44,108) | | | NiSource, Inc. | | | (1,149,454 | ) |
| (20,836) | | | Okta, Inc.* | | | (2,235,703 | ) |
| (25,000) | | | ONEOK, Inc. | | | (1,878,000 | ) |
| (85,872) | | | Palantir Technologies, Inc. – Class A* | | | (2,153,670 | ) |
| (13,753) | | | Paychex, Inc. | | | (1,686,393 | ) |
| (17,867) | | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | (1,607,315 | ) |
| (238) | | | Pool Corp. | | | (94,753 | ) |
| (3,170) | | | PTC, Inc.* | | | (580,142 | ) |
| (9,043) | | | Repligen Corp.* | | | (1,754,252 | ) |
| (47,719) | | | Rivian Automotive, Inc. – Class A* | | | (540,179 | ) |
| (41,331) | | | ROBLOX Corp. – Class A* | | | (1,649,107 | ) |
| (16,804) | | | Roku, Inc.* | | | (1,061,677 | ) |
| (39,165) | | | Rollins, Inc. | | | (1,726,002 | ) |
| (1,130) | | | Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.* | | | (139,385 | ) |
| (827) | | | RPM International, Inc. | | | (95,394 | ) |
| (1,445) | | | Seagate Technology Holdings PLC | | | (134,457 | ) |
| (1,253) | | | Sherwin-Williams Co. | | | (416,034 | ) |
| (3,768) | | | Simon Property Group, Inc. – (REIT) | | | (558,192 | ) |
| (12,719) | | | Snap, Inc. – Class A* | | | (140,163 | ) |
| (9,348) | | | Snowflake, Inc. – Class A* | | | (1,760,041 | ) |
| (1,138) | | | Starbucks Corp. | | | (107,996 | ) |
| (1,194) | | | Sysco Corp. | | | (96,678 | ) |
| (8,448) | | | Tesla, Inc.* | | | (1,705,482 | ) |
| (127) | | | Texas Pacific Land Corp. | | | (200,078 | ) |
| (91,122) | | | Toast, Inc. – Class A* | | | (2,095,806 | ) |
| (2,732) | | | Trade Desk, Inc. – Class A* | | | (233,395 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| (1,740) | | | TransDigm Group, Inc. | | | (2,049,268 | ) |
| (8,930) | | | Unity Software, Inc.* | | | (261,828 | ) |
| (7,070) | | | Vail Resorts, Inc. | | | (1,628,292 | ) |
| (583) | | | Verisk Analytics, Inc. | | | (141,028 | ) |
| (734) | | | Vulcan Materials Co. | | | (195,134 | ) |
| (4,094) | | | Watsco, Inc. | | | (1,613,527 | ) |
| (334) | | | West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | (119,692 | ) |
| (52,123) | | | Williams Cos., Inc. | | | (1,873,301 | ) |
| (5,403) | | | Wolfspeed, Inc.* | | | (140,586 | ) |
| (2,987) | | | Zillow Group, Inc. – Class C* | | | (167,720 | ) |
| (884) | | | Zoetis, Inc. | | | (175,324 | ) |
| (8,051) | | | Zscaler, Inc.* | | | (1,948,100 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | (105,226,265 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | |
| | | | (PROCEEDS $169,773,105) | | | (204,921,196 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS (g) — (0.1)% | |
| | | | Germany — (0.1)% | | | | |
| (4,629) | | | Sartorius AG | | | (1,753,140 | ) |
| (1,420) | | | Dr Ing hc F Porsche AG | | | (132,772 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | |
| | | | (PROCEEDS $1,842,132) | | | (1,885,912 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (PROCEEDS $171,615,237) | | | (206,807,108 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — 0.0% | | | 387,279 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 1,091,521,941 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 46 |
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Additional information on each restricted security is as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Value as a | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Percentage | | | Value as of | |
Issuer | | Acquisition | | | Acquisition | | | of Fund’s | | | February 29, | |
Description | | Date | | | Cost | | | Net Assets | | | 2024 | |
Alrosa PJSC | | | 12/06/17 | | | $ | 4,239,436 | | | | 0.0 | % | | $ | 23,700 | |
Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works PJSC | | | 09/08/17 | | | | 1,550,653 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 11,137 | |
Mechel PJSC | | | 11/15/21 | | | | 47,412 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 764 | |
PhosAgro PJSC GDR | | | 12/03/20 | | | | 1,365 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 16 | |
Polyus PJSC | | | 07/22/20 | | | | 2,148,976 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 12,299 | |
Polyus PJSC GDR (Registered) | | | 02/24/23 | | | | 0 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 1 | |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC | | | 09/09/20 | | | | 12,774,954 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 117,765 | |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC | | | 01/10/22 | | | | 77,024 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 666 | |
Severstal PAO | | | 02/02/21 | | | | 7,249 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 77 | |
Severstal PAO GDR (Registered) | | | 03/16/20 | | | | 1,679,360 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 16,540 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 182,965 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A summary of outstanding financial instruments at February 29, 2024 is as follows:
Futures Contracts
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Number of Contracts + | | Type | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount ($) | | | Value/Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | |
Buys | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
179 | | U.S. Treasury Note 10 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 19,768,313 | | | | 11,399 | |
256 | | U.S. Treasury Note 5 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 27,368,000 | | | | 51,932 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | $ | 47,136,313 | | | $ | 63,331 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
+ | Buys - Fund is long the futures contract. |
Sales - Fund is short the futures contract.
Swap Contracts
OTC Total Return Swaps
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund Pays | | Fund Receives | | Counterparty | | | Notional Amount | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
Total Return on Equity Basket (k) | | 1 Month Federal Funds Rate minus 0.40% | | | GS | | | | USD | | | | 7,804,534 | | | | 06/24/2024 | | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | 166,059 | | | | 166,059 | |
Total Return on Equity Basket (k) | | 1 Month Federal Funds Rate minus 0.40% | | | MORD | | | | USD | | | | 10,224,316 | | | | 06/18/2024 | | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | (210,769 | ) | | | (210,769 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | — | | | $ | (44,710 | ) | | $ | (44,710 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As of February 29, 2024, for the above contracts and/or agreements, the Fund had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover commitments or collateral requirements, if any, of the relevant broker or exchange.
| | | | |
47 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Benchmark-Free Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
† | Denominated in U.S. Dollar, unless otherwise indicated. |
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | All or a portion of this security has been pledged to cover margin requirements on futures and/or cleared swap contracts, collateral on securities sold short, OTC swap contracts, forward currency contracts, and/or written options, if any (Note 4). |
(b) | Securities are traded on separate exchanges for the same entity. |
(c) | All or a portion of this security is out on loan (Note 2). |
(d) | Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs (Note 2). |
(e) | Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by the Trustees of GMO Trust or persons acting at their direction pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees. Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs (Note 2). |
(f) | The security is restricted as to resale. |
(g) | Preferred dividend rates are disclosed to the extent that a stated rate exists. |
(h) | All or a portion of this security is purchased with collateral from securities loaned (Note 2). |
(i) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
(j) | The rate shown represents yield-to-maturity. |
(k) | Periodic payments made/received are based on the total return of the referenced entity. Custom equity basket swap which has a notional amount of less than 1% of the Fund’s total net assets. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 113.
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 48 |
GMO Global Asset Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Asset Allocation team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Class III shares of GMO Global Asset Allocation Fund returned +13.44% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +15.96% for the Fund’s benchmark, the GMO Global Asset Allocation Index (65% MSCI All Country World Index (“ACWI”) and 35% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index).
The Fund’s circa 13% off-benchmark position in alternatives had a detrimental impact on relative performance as, although it delivered a decent positive return, it lagged the Fund benchmark as equity assets rebounded. The Fund held an average 62% in equities over the period, and the return of 19.0% lagged the MSCI ACWI return of 23.1%. In terms of regional biases, the decision to lean away from the U.S. in favor of being overweight developed ex-U.S. equities and overweight emerging market equities was a substantial headwind as the U.S. outperformed. Security selection in emerging and developed ex-U.S. markets was strong, but could not offset the allocation positioning. The Fund held an average of 25% in fixed income, and the emphasis on credit over duration, coupled with good relative performance within the credit exposures, ensured outperformance of the benchmark. The Fund’s fixed income exposures posted 4.8%, nicely ahead of the 3.3% return from the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index.
Because some of the securities and instruments held directly or indirectly by the Fund had positive fair value adjustments at the beginning or end of the fiscal year (and the performance of indices are not fair valued), the Fund’s absolute and relative performance is higher than it otherwise would have been in the absence of such fair value adjustments.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
GMO Global Asset Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $1,000,000 Investment in
GMO Global Asset Allocation Fund Class III Shares, the GMO Global Asset Allocation Index*,
the MSCI ACWI and the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | 5 Year | | 10 Year | | Since Inception |
Class III | | 13.44% | | 5.17% | | 4.06% | | n/a |
Class R6 | | 13.44% | | n/a | | n/a | | 9/30/19 4.95% |
Class I | | 13.32% | | n/a | | n/a | | 1/6/21 2.30% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
* | The GMO Global Asset Allocation Index is comprised of 65% MSCI ACWI (All Country World Index) and 35% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. |
MSCI data may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose. MSCI provides no warranties, has not prepared or approved this report, and has no liability hereunder.
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GMO Global Asset Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
For Class III, R6 and I the gross expense ratio of 0.73%, 0.73% and 0.86%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.68%, 0.68% and 0.78% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO Global Asset Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 71.2 | % |
Debt Obligations | | | 19.5 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 16.9 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 1.3 | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | 0.2 | |
Investment Funds | | | 0.2 | |
Rights/Warrants | | | 0.1 | |
Loan Assignments | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Loan Participations | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Purchased Options | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Futures Contracts | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Written Options/Credit Linked Options | | | (0.0 | )^ |
Reverse Repurchase Agreements | | | (0.1 | ) |
Swap Contracts | | | (0.1 | ) |
Securities Sold Short | | | (6.7 | ) |
Other | | | (2.5 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | Debt Obligations as a % of Total Net Assets | |
United States | | | 23.8 | % |
Other Emerging | | | 2.9 | † |
Australia | | | 1.5 | |
Other Developed | | | 0.9 | ‡ |
Euro Region | | | (0.4 | )§ |
Sweden | | | (1.1 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 27.6 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | Equity Investments as a % of Total Net Assets | |
United States | | | 25.7 | % |
Japan | | | 10.1 | |
Other Developed | | | 4.5 | ‡ |
Taiwan | | | 3.4 | |
France | | | 3.2 | |
United Kingdom | | | 3.0 | |
Other Emerging | | | 2.5 | † |
India | | | 1.9 | |
Brazil | | | 1.7 | |
China | | | 1.7 | |
Netherlands | | | 1.4 | |
Spain | | | 1.4 | |
Switzerland | | | 1.3 | |
South Africa | | | 1.3 | |
Italy | | | 1.2 | |
Mexico | | | 1.1 | |
Germany | | | 1.0 | |
South Korea | | | 1.0 | |
| | | | |
| | | 67.4 | % |
| | | | |
& | The table incorporates aggregate indirect asset class exposure associated with investments in other funds of GMO Trust (“underlying funds”). Derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table incorporates aggregate indirect country exposure associated with investments in the underlying funds. The table excludes short-term investments. The table includes exposure through the use of certain derivative financial instruments and excludes exposure through certain currency linked derivatives such as forward currency contracts and currency options. The table is based on duration adjusted net exposures (both investments and derivatives), taking into account the market value of securities and the notional amounts of swaps and other derivative financial instruments. Duration is based on GMO’s models. The greater the duration of a bond, the greater its contribution to the concentration percentage. Credit default swap exposures are factored into the duration-adjusted exposure using the reference security and applying the same methodology to that security. The table is not normalized, thus, due to the exclusions listed above and negative exposures, which may be attributable to derivatives or short sales, if any, the tables may not total to 100%. |
† | “Other Emerging” is comprised of emerging countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Total Net Assets. |
‡ | “Other Developed” is comprised of developed countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Total Net Assets. |
§ | “Euro Region” is comprised of derivative financial instruments attributed to the Eurozone and not a particular country. |
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GMO Global Asset Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 99.9% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 99.9% | | | | |
| 2,423,887 | | | GMO Alternative Allocation Fund, Class VI | | | 44,599,515 | |
| 1,025,182 | | | GMO Asset Allocation Bond Fund, Class VI | | | 20,011,560 | |
| 575,147 | | | GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund, Class VI | | | 10,841,518 | |
| 1,619,883 | | | GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Class VI | | | 25,075,781 | |
| 1,071,957 | | | GMO Emerging Markets Fund, Class VI | | | 25,266,027 | |
| 1,995,537 | | | GMO International Equity Fund, Class IV | | | 46,775,391 | |
| 1,707,570 | | | GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Class IV | | | 24,435,325 | |
| 745,870 | | | GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund, Class VI | | | 14,671,268 | |
| 2,411,802 | | | GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund, Class IV | | | 41,627,708 | |
| 434,481 | | | GMO Opportunistic Income Fund, Class VI | | | 10,427,550 | |
| 475,035 | | | GMO Quality Cyclicals Fund, Class VI | | | 10,854,557 | |
| 359,654 | | | GMO Quality Fund, Class VI | | | 11,152,873 | |
| 310,175 | | | GMO Resources Fund, Class VI | | | 6,389,597 | |
| 450,297 | | | GMO Small Cap Quality Fund, Class VI | | | 10,991,749 | |
| 1,356,767 | | | GMO U.S. Equity Fund, Class VI | | | 18,492,732 | |
| 1,152,276 | | | GMO U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund, Class VI | | | 25,419,205 | |
| 377,084 | | | GMO U.S. Small Cap Value Fund, Class VI | | | 7,198,539 | |
| 120,463 | | | GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 602,314 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $376,508,226) | | | 354,833,209 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.0% | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 0.0% | | | | |
| 83,866 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (a) | | | 83,866 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $83,866) | | | 83,866 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9% (Cost $376,592,092) | | | 354,917,075 | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — 0.1% | | | 478,531 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 355,395,606 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 113.
| | | | |
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GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Asset Allocation team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Class III shares of GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund returned +19.71% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +24.96% for the Fund’s benchmark, the MSCI World Index.
The Fund’s underweight to the U.S. market and overweight to developed ex-U.S. detracted from performance relative to the benchmark. We also believed that emerging markets were trading at preferential valuations, and therefore held an “off-benchmark” position here. Our choice to have emerging markets ex-China exposure proved very beneficial as China continued to struggle, although the asset class still did not keep pace with the MSCI World Index as the U.S. roared ahead. Security selection in emerging and developed ex-U.S. markets was strong, but this was largely offset by difficult performance in the U.S. where the Growth style dominated.
Because some of the securities and instruments held directly or indirectly by the Fund had positive fair value adjustments at the beginning or end of the fiscal year (and the performance of indices are not fair valued), the Fund’s absolute and relative performance is higher than it otherwise would have been in the absence of such fair value adjustments.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $1,000,000 Investment in
GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund Class III Shares and the MSCI World Index
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns | |
| | 1 Year | | | 5 Year | | | 10 Year | |
Class III | | | 19.71 | % | | | 10.16 | % | | | 7.01 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited.
MSCI data may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose. MSCI provides no warranties, has not prepared or approved this report, and has no liability hereunder.
For Class III the gross expense ratio of 0.63% is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Class listed above, the net expense ratio of 0.53% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 96.7 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3.9 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 0.9 | |
Debt Obligations | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Futures Contracts | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Rights/Warrants | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Other | | | (1.5 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | % of Investments | |
United States | | | 45.4 | % |
Japan | | | 13.3 | |
France | | | 6.4 | |
United Kingdom | | | 6.1 | |
Other Developed | | | 4.7 | ‡ |
Other Emerging | | | 4.0 | † |
Spain | | | 2.7 | |
Switzerland | | | 2.7 | |
Netherlands | | | 2.6 | |
Germany | | | 2.3 | |
Taiwan | | | 2.3 | |
Italy | | | 2.3 | |
Canada | | | 1.7 | |
Australia | | | 1.3 | |
Brazil | | | 1.1 | |
India | | | 1.1 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | The table incorporates aggregate indirect asset class exposure associated with investments in other funds of GMO Trust (“underlying funds”). Derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table incorporates aggregate indirect country exposure associated with investments in the underlying funds. The table excludes short-term investments and includes exposure through the use of derivative financial instruments, if any. The table excludes exposure through forward currency contracts, if any. |
‡ | “Other Developed” is comprised of developed countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
† | “Other Emerging” is comprised of emerging countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 100.0% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 100.0% | | | | |
| 325,267 | | | GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Class VI | | | 5,035,139 | |
| 801,356 | | | GMO International Equity Fund, Class IV | | | 18,783,784 | |
| 469,012 | | | GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Class IV | | | 6,711,566 | |
| 140,975 | | | GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund, Class VI | | | 2,772,982 | |
| 156,201 | | | GMO Quality Cyclicals Fund, Class VI | | | 3,569,199 | |
| 354,172 | | | GMO Quality Fund, Class VI | | | 10,982,867 | |
| 86,253 | | | GMO Resources Fund, Class VI | | | 1,776,813 | |
| 147,220 | | | GMO Small Cap Quality Fund, Class VI | | | 3,593,635 | |
| 326,075 | | | GMO U.S. Equity Fund, Class VI | | | 4,444,399 | |
| 489,839 | | | GMO U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund, Class VI | | | 10,805,838 | |
| 113,215 | | | GMO U.S. Small Cap Value Fund, Class VI | | | 2,161,270 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $65,441,128) | | | 70,637,492 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.0% | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 0.0% | | | | |
| 42,798 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money | | | | |
| | | | Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (a) | | | 42,798 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $42,798) | | | 42,798 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% (Cost $65,483,926) | | | 70,680,290 | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — (0.0%) | | | (25,167 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 70,655,123 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 113.
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 58 |
GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Asset Allocation team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Class III shares of GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund returned +19.52% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +23.15% for the Fund’s benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index (“ACWI”).
The Fund’s regional bias of being underweight to the U.S. market and overweight to developed ex-U.S. and emerging markets had a significant detrimental impact on performance relative to the benchmark. For the period, the MSCI USA Index performed incredibly strongly and returned 30.1%, while the MSCI World ex USA Index trailed with a 14.0% return, leaving the MSCI Emerging Markets Index as the laggard with an 8.7% return. We believed that emerging markets were trading at preferential valuations, but a struggling China (MSCI China Index was down -14.1%) weighed heavily on the region. On the flipside, stock selection proved nicely beneficial. In emerging markets, where a Value style performed well, we outpaced the reference benchmark by an excellent 13.8%. In developed ex-U.S. where a Value style was a modest headwind, we still beat the reference benchmark by some 2.8%, but our U.S. exposures lagged the market as a Growth style completely dominated.
Because some of the securities and instruments held directly or indirectly by the Fund had positive fair value adjustments at the beginning or end of the fiscal year (and the performance of indices are not fair valued), the Fund’s absolute and relative performance is higher than it otherwise would have been in the absence of such fair value adjustments.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $1,000,000 Investment in
GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund Class III Shares and the MSCI ACWI
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns | |
| | 1 Year | | | 5 Year | | | 10 Year | | | Since Inception | |
Class III | | | 19.52 | % | | | 8.33 | % | | | 6.11 | % | | | n/a | |
Class R6 | | | 19.48 | % | | | n/a | | | | n/a | | | | 7/15/20 9.89% | |
Class I | | | 19.37 | % | | | n/a | | | | n/a | | | | 8/17/20 8.91% | |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
MSCI data may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose. MSCI provides no warranties, has not prepared or approved this report, and has no liability hereunder.
For Class III, R6 and I the gross expense ratio of 0.59%, 0.60% and 0.69%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.57%, 0.57% and 0.67% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 95.8 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3.3 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 1.8 | |
Debt Obligations | | | 0.1 | |
Futures Contracts | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Rights/Warrants | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Other | | | (1.0 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | % of Investments | |
United States | | | 38.3 | % |
Japan | | | 11.6 | |
Taiwan | | | 5.6 | |
France | | | 5.3 | |
United Kingdom | | | 5.1 | |
Other Domestic | | | 4.3 | ‡ |
Other Emerging | | | 3.2 | † |
India | | | 2.8 | |
Brazil | | | 2.5 | |
China | | | 2.5 | |
Spain | | | 2.2 | |
Switzerland | | | 2.1 | |
Netherlands | | | 2.0 | |
Germany | | | 1.9 | |
South Africa | | | 1.9 | |
Italy | | | 1.9 | |
Mexico | | | 1.7 | |
Canada | | | 1.7 | |
South Korea | | | 1.4 | |
Australia | | | 1.0 | |
Indonesia | | | 1.0 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | The table incorporates aggregate indirect asset class exposure associated with investments in other funds of GMO Trust (“underlying funds”). Derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table incorporates aggregate indirect country exposure associated with investments in the underlying funds. The table excludes short-term investments and includes exposure through the use of derivative financial instruments, if any. The table excludes exposure through forward currency contracts, if any. |
‡ | “Other Developed” is comprised of developed countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
† | “Other Emerging” is comprised of emerging countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
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GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 99.9% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 99.9% | | | | |
| 4,732,845 | | | GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Class VI | | | 73,264,436 | |
| 3,439,877 | | | GMO Emerging Markets Fund, Class VI | | | 81,077,912 | |
| 6,254,899 | | | GMO International Equity Fund, Class IV | | | 146,614,835 | |
| 5,023,538 | | | GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Class IV | | | 71,886,834 | |
| 1,495,816 | | | GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund, Class VI | | | 29,422,703 | |
| 1,609,370 | | | GMO Quality Cyclicals Fund, Class VI | | | 36,774,104 | |
| 2,901,496 | | | GMO Quality Fund, Class VI | | | 89,975,382 | |
| 977,581 | | | GMO Resources Fund, Class VI | | | 20,138,162 | |
| 1,529,496 | | | GMO Small Cap Quality Fund, Class VI | | | 37,334,995 | |
| 2,759,366 | | | GMO U.S. Equity Fund, Class VI | | | 37,610,164 | |
| 4,030,429 | | | GMO U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund, Class VI | | | 88,911,262 | |
| 1,133,526 | | | GMO U.S. Small Cap Value Fund, Class VI | | | 21,639,012 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $752,741,166) | | | 734,649,801 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.1% | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 0.1% | | | | |
| 715,646 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (a) | | | 715,646 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $715,646) | | | 715,646 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% (Cost $753,456,812) | | | 735,365,447 | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — (0.0%) | | | (50,537 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 735,314,910 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 113.
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 62 |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Asset Allocation team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Although GMO does not manage the Fund to, or control the Fund’s risk relative to, any securities index or securities benchmark, a discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to the Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) is included for comparative purposes only.
GMO Implementation Fund returned +11.44% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +3.12% for the CPI.
This was a strong 12 months for absolute performance, but it was more nuanced in relation to traditional risk assets. Over the same period, developed equities, as measured by the MSCI World Index, were up 25.0%. Emerging equities, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, were up 8.7%, while bonds, as measured by the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index, were up 3.3%.
The Fund had an average equity exposure of about 57%, and this had a worse return than MSCI All Country World Index (“ACWI”). Within developed markets, we were leaning away from the U.S. as we believed that it was trading at an unfavorable valuation, but it went on to have a very strong year relative to other markets. We also had a significant investment in emerging markets as we believed that they were trading at very preferential valuations and, despite the asset class performing poorly, extremely strong security selection ensured that this added to performance relative to MSCI ACWI. There was a broadly 40% average exposure to alternatives and these delivered a solid positive return, although they could not keep pace with the resurgent equity markets. Fixed income assets accounted for a modest average of 3% of the Fund, and had little impact on performance for the period.
Because some of the securities and instruments held directly or indirectly by the Fund had positive fair value adjustments at the beginning or end of the fiscal year (and the performance of indices are not fair valued), the Fund’s absolute and relative performance is higher than it otherwise would have been in the absence of such fair value adjustments.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $1,000,000 Investment in
GMO Implementation Fund, the Consumer Price Index and the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury
Inflation Notes: 1-10 Year Index
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns | |
| | 1 Year | | | 5 Year | | | 10 Year | |
Core Class | | | 11.44 | % | | | 3.36 | % | | | 3.03 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited.
The gross expense ratio of 0.44% is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. The net expense ratio of 0.38% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Investment Concentration Summary(a)
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 83.7 | % |
Debt Obligations | | | 31.9 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.5 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 2.1 | |
Investment Funds | | | 0.3 | |
Mutual Funds | | | 0.1 | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | 0.1 | |
Rights/Warrants | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Swap Contracts | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Purchased Options | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Written Options | | | (0.0 | )^ |
Futures Contracts | | | (0.1 | ) |
Securities Sold Short | | | (23.1 | ) |
Other | | | 2.5 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | Debt Obligations as a % | |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | of Total Net Assets | |
United States | | | 14.9 | % |
Australia | | | 1.3 | |
Euro Region | | | (0.3 | )§ |
Other Developed | | | (0.4 | )‡ |
| | | | |
| | | 15.5 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | Equity Investments as a % | |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | of Total Net Assets | |
Japan | | | 12.5 | % |
United States | | | 11.4 | |
Other Developed | | | 5.5 | ‡ |
Other Emerging | | | 4.5 | † |
Taiwan | | | 3.4 | |
United Kingdom | | | 3.1 | |
India | | | 2.9 | |
France | | | 2.8 | |
South Korea | | | 2.8 | |
China | | | 2.6 | |
Canada | | | 2.4 | |
Brazil | | | 2.1 | |
Netherlands | | | 1.5 | |
Spain | | | 1.5 | |
Switzerland | | | 1.2 | |
South Africa | | | 1.1 | |
Italy | | | 1.1 | |
| | | | |
| | | 62.4 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Industry Group Summary | | % of Equity Investments# | |
Banks | | | 14.0 | % |
Energy | | | 11.6 | |
Capital Goods | | | 10.2 | |
Materials | | | 9.4 | |
Automobiles & Components | | | 7.5 | |
Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 6.7 | |
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 6.0 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 5.5 | |
Financial Services | | | 5.2 | |
Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 4.8 | |
Insurance | | | 4.0 | |
Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 3.7 | |
Transportation | | | 2.4 | |
Media & Entertainment | | | 2.4 | |
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | | | 2.2 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | | 2.1 | |
Telecommunication Services | | | 1.5 | |
Real Estate Management & Development | | | 1.3 | |
Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 1.0 | |
Utilities | | | 0.6 | |
Household & Personal Products | | | 0.5 | |
Commercial & Professional Services | | | 0.4 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) | | | (0.1 | ) |
Consumer Services | | | (1.3 | ) |
Software & Services | | | (1.6 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
(a) | GMO Implementation SPC Ltd. is a 100% owned subsidiary of GMO Implementation Fund. As such, the holdings of GMO Implementation SPC Ltd. have been included with GMO Implementation Fund. |
& | In the table, derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table excludes short-term investments. The table includes exposure through the use of certain derivative financial instruments and excludes exposure through certain currency linked derivatives such as forward currency contracts and currency options. The table is based on duration adjusted net exposures (both investments and derivatives), taking into account the market value of securities and the notional amounts of swaps and other derivative financial instruments. Duration is based on GMO’s models. The greater the duration of a bond, the greater its contribution to the concentration percentage. Credit default swap exposures are factored into the duration-adjusted exposure using the reference security and applying the same methodology to that security. The table is not normalized, thus, due to the exclusions listed above and negative exposures, which may be attributable to derivatives or short sales, if any, the tables may not total to 100%. |
§ | “Euro Region” is comprised of derivative financial instruments attributed to the Eurozone and not a particular country. |
‡ | “Other Developed” is comprised of developed countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Total Net Assets. |
† | “Other Emerging” is comprised of emerging countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Total Net Assets. |
# | Equity investments may consist of common stocks and other stock-related securities, such as preferred stocks, if any. This table excludes exposure to derivative contracts, short-term investments, mutual funds and investment funds, if any. For a summary of these exposures, if any, see the Schedule of Investments. |
65
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 83.7% | | | | |
| | | | Argentina — 0.0% | | | | |
| 67,748 | | | Adecoagro SA | | | 680,190 | |
| 44,400 | | | YPF SA Sponsored ADR* | | | 768,120 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Argentina | | | 1,448,310 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Australia — 1.5% | | | | |
| 202,507 | | | Accent Group Ltd. | | | 266,532 | |
| 49,296 | | | Altium Ltd. (a) | | | 2,082,654 | |
| 10,904 | | | Ampol Ltd. | | | 279,522 | |
| 526,229 | | | Beach Energy Ltd. | | | 547,866 | |
| 330,258 | | | BHP Group Ltd. | | | 9,467,278 | |
| 641,044 | | | BlueScope Steel Ltd. | | | 9,532,630 | |
| 545,300 | | | Brambles Ltd. (a) | | | 5,354,293 | |
| 208,709 | | | CSR Ltd. | | | 1,199,157 | |
| 74,995 | | | Dexus – (REIT) (a) | | | 359,138 | |
| 145,498 | | | Fortescue Ltd. | | | 2,455,716 | |
| 750,716 | | | GPT Group – (REIT) (a) | | | 2,123,188 | |
| 109,191 | | | GrainCorp Ltd. – Class A | | | 553,221 | |
| 391,714 | | | Grange Resources Ltd. | | | 109,781 | |
| 254,742 | | | Helia Group Ltd. | | | 684,853 | |
| 66,858 | | | HomeCo Daily Needs – (REIT) (a) | | | 54,159 | |
| 24,003 | | | JB Hi-Fi Ltd. | | | 961,938 | |
| 22,644 | | | McMillan Shakespeare Ltd. (a) | | | 322,409 | |
| 1,530,838 | | | Mirvac Group – (REIT) (a) | | | 2,171,270 | |
| 30,348 | | | Rio Tinto Ltd. | | | 2,443,891 | |
| 118,676 | | | Santos Ltd. | | | 546,448 | |
| 989,537 | | | Scentre Group – (REIT) (a) | | | 2,002,685 | |
| 15,816 | | | SmartGroup Corp. Ltd. (a) | | | 112,927 | |
| 79,010 | | | Southern Cross Media Group Ltd. | | | 47,235 | |
| 636,577 | | | Stockland – (REIT) (a) | | | 1,859,963 | |
| 154,510 | | | Sunrise Energy Metals Ltd. * | | | 36,732 | |
| 134,832 | | | Super Retail Group Ltd. | | | 1,435,134 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Australia | | | 47,010,620 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Austria — 0.4% | | | | |
| 97,992 | | | Erste Group Bank AG | | | 3,918,030 | |
| 3,649 | | | EVN AG (a) | | | 94,670 | |
| 169,750 | | | OMV AG | | | 7,480,193 | |
| 37,040 | | | Raiffeisen Bank International AG | | | 771,574 | |
| 1,869 | | | Strabag SE | | | 88,168 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Austria | | | 12,352,635 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Belgium — 1.0% | | | | |
| 244,247 | | | Ageas SA | | | 10,380,392 | |
| 17,618 | | | Bekaert SA | | | 873,659 | |
| 2,302 | | | Cie d’Entreprises CFE | | | 18,528 | |
| 4,518 | | | Colruyt Group NV | | | 217,025 | |
| 11,958 | | | Econocom Group SA | | | 26,463 | |
| 24,691 | | | Groupe Bruxelles Lambert NV | | | 1,856,957 | |
| 21,234 | | | KBC Group NV | | | 1,495,783 | |
| 2,021 | | | Melexis NV | | | 170,151 | |
| 1,544 | | | Orange Belgium SA * | | | 21,923 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Belgium — continued | | | | |
| 294,016 | | | Proximus SADP | | | 2,461,190 | |
| 6,942 | | | Sofina SA | | | 1,588,883 | |
| 27,497 | | | Syensqo SA * | | | 2,455,066 | |
| 81,087 | | | UCB SA | | | 9,355,773 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Belgium | | | 30,921,793 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 1.0% | | | | |
| 4,800 | | | Alupar Investimento SA | | | 28,755 | |
| 417,600 | | | Ambev SA | | | 1,056,790 | |
| 12,200 | | | Auren Energia SA | | | 31,487 | |
| 481,600 | | | Banco do Brasil SA | | | 5,605,475 | |
| 65,000 | | | BB Seguridade Participacoes SA | | | 435,940 | |
| 3,400 | | | BrasilAgro - Co. Brasileira de Propriedades Agricolas | | | 16,223 | |
| 11,400 | | | Cia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais Copasa MG | | | 47,402 | |
| 8,200 | | | Cia De Sanena Do Parana | | | 42,607 | |
| 176,000 | | | CPFL Energia SA | | | 1,252,970 | |
| 198,135 | | | Enauta Participacoes SA | | | 1,015,566 | |
| 146,600 | | | Engie Brasil Energia SA | | | 1,239,189 | |
| 8,700 | | | Grendene SA | | | 11,288 | |
| 36,400 | | | Itau Unibanco Holding SA | | | 214,617 | |
| 8,400 | | | Mahle Metal Leve SA | | | 60,646 | |
| 6,400 | | | Odontoprev SA | | | 15,514 | |
| 506,737 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro SA Sponsored ADR | | | 8,371,295 | |
| 38,400 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro SA | | | 318,410 | |
| 30,400 | | | PRIO SA | | | 267,302 | |
| 176,126 | | | Sao Martinho SA | | | 1,002,669 | |
| 90,500 | | | Ser Educacional SA * | | | 114,693 | |
| 53,920 | | | SLC Agricola SA | | | 213,246 | |
| 52,500 | | | Suzano SA | | | 595,115 | |
| 869,600 | | | TIM SA | | | 3,178,498 | |
| 17,950 | | | TIM SA ADR | | | 331,895 | |
| 22,100 | | | Transmissora Alianca de Energia Eletrica SA | | | 157,378 | |
| 614,957 | | | Ultrapar Participacoes SA | | | 3,632,020 | |
| 215,402 | | | Vale SA | | | 2,902,734 | |
| 136,800 | | | Vibra Energia SA | | | 711,643 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Brazil | | | 32,871,367 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Canada — 3.7% | | | | |
| 8,800 | | | Algoma Steel Group, Inc. (b) | | | 71,326 | |
| 75,100 | | | Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. (a) | | | 4,657,677 | |
| 58,000 | | | Anaergia, Inc. * | | | 12,180 | |
| 58,600 | | | ARC Resources Ltd. | | | 998,724 | |
| 234,208 | | | B2Gold Corp. (c) | | | 562,099 | |
| 152,100 | | | B2Gold Corp. (c) | | | 366,479 | |
| 66,371 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia (c) | | | 3,217,002 | |
| 52,200 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia (c) | | | 2,531,247 | |
| 37,600 | | | Birchcliff Energy Ltd. | | | 149,608 | |
| 18,711 | | | Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. – Class A | | | 762,473 | |
| 5,100 | | | Brookfield Corp. (a) | | | 210,441 | |
| 96,717 | | | Brookfield Corp. – Class A (a) | | | 3,991,511 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 66 |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Canada — continued | | | | |
| 3,900 | | | BRP, Inc. | | | 257,423 | |
| 53,323 | | | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (c) | | | 2,523,244 | |
| 46,400 | | | Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (c) | | | 2,195,636 | |
| 65,320 | | | Canadian Solar, Inc. * (b) | | | 1,377,599 | |
| 54,500 | | | Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. – Class A (b) | | | 5,545,776 | |
| 20,900 | | | Canfor Corp. * | | | 254,561 | |
| 114,200 | | | Celestica, Inc. * (c) | | | 4,853,595 | |
| 55,681 | | | Celestica, Inc. * (c) | | | 2,368,113 | |
| 7,200 | | | CGI, Inc. * (a) (c) | | | 826,662 | |
| 504 | | | CGI, Inc. * (a) (c) | | | 57,884 | |
| 65,000 | | | China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd. | | | 303,967 | |
| 34,900 | | | CI Financial Corp. | | | 435,109 | |
| 9,800 | | | Cogeco, Inc. | | | 414,703 | |
| 97,600 | | | Crescent Point Energy Corp. | | | 712,480 | |
| 29,600 | | | Dundee Precious Metals, Inc. | | | 200,220 | |
| 9,000 | | | Empire Co. Ltd. – Class A | | | 228,059 | |
| 30,100 | | | Enerplus Corp. (c) | | | 533,673 | |
| 14,300 | | | Enerplus Corp. (c) | | | 253,410 | |
| 1,900 | | | EQB, Inc. | | | 120,651 | |
| 1,600 | | | Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (a) | | | 1,707,802 | |
| 29,200 | | | Finning International, Inc. | | | 765,528 | |
| 117,600 | | | First Quantum Minerals Ltd. | | | 1,113,480 | |
| 64,700 | | | Great-West Lifeco, Inc. (a) | | | 1,992,750 | |
| 44,700 | | | iA Financial Corp., Inc. | | | 2,771,950 | |
| 8,806 | | | Imperial Oil Ltd. (c) | | | 550,375 | |
| 6,400 | | | Imperial Oil Ltd. (b) (c) | | | 400,463 | |
| 14,900 | | | Interfor Corp. * | | | 222,762 | |
| 17,212 | | | International Petroleum Corp. * | | | 180,773 | |
| 575,400 | | | Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. – Class A* (b) | | | 6,117,984 | |
| 110,972 | | | Largo, Inc. * (b) | | | 199,515 | |
| 143,500 | | | Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. * | | | 51,660 | |
| 3,500 | | | Linamar Corp. | | | 171,293 | |
| 28,061 | | | Logan Energy Corp. * | | | 17,161 | |
| 47,500 | | | Magna International, Inc. (b) | | | 2,617,286 | |
| 461,800 | | | Manulife Financial Corp. (a) (c) | | | 10,960,158 | |
| 205,440 | | | Manulife Financial Corp. (a) (c) | | | 4,877,146 | |
| 4,100 | | | National Bank of Canada | | | 320,018 | |
| 109,000 | | | NexGen Energy Ltd. * | | | 768,618 | |
| 55,068 | | | Nutrien Ltd. (c) | | | 2,876,752 | |
| 47,900 | | | Nutrien Ltd. (c) | | | 2,500,266 | |
| 45,700 | | | Onex Corp. | | | 3,403,381 | |
| 10,091 | | | Open Text Corp. (a) (b) | | | 388,403 | |
| 138,600 | | | Parex Resources, Inc. | | | 2,236,555 | |
| 116,200 | | | Power Corp. of Canada | | | 3,357,184 | |
| 141,900 | | | Quebecor, Inc. – Class B | | | 3,318,650 | |
| 724,783 | | | Resolute Forest Products, Inc. * (d) | | | 1,449,566 | |
| 49,800 | | | Russel Metals, Inc. | | | 1,631,806 | |
| 19,200 | | | Sleep Country Canada Holdings, Inc. | | | 405,320 | |
| 31,200 | | | Stella-Jones, Inc. | | | 1,754,088 | |
| 53,300 | | | Sun Life Financial, Inc. (a) (c) | | | 2,830,832 | |
| 34,622 | | | Sun Life Financial, Inc. (a) (c) | | | 1,839,121 | |
| 20,500 | | | Teck Resources Ltd. – Class B (c) | | | 787,735 | |
| 20,200 | | | Teck Resources Ltd. – Class B (c) | | | 776,084 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Canada — continued | | | | |
| 57,400 | | | Toronto-Dominion Bank (a) (c) | | | 3,446,580 | |
| 15,278 | | | Toronto-Dominion Bank (a) (c) | | | 916,680 | |
| 85,000 | | | Vermilion Energy, Inc. (b) | | | 942,650 | |
| 4,000 | | | Wajax Corp. | | | 100,475 | |
| 80,300 | | | West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (c) | | | 6,462,341 | |
| 13,038 | | | West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (b) (c) | | | 1,049,559 | |
| 100,400 | | | Whitecap Resources, Inc. (b) | | | 696,878 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Canada | | | 119,971,160 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chile — 0.1% | | | | |
| 547,744 | | | Cencosud SA | | | 983,344 | |
| 4,529,779 | | | Colbun SA | | | 622,642 | |
| 2,067,697 | | | Enel Chile SA | | | 124,183 | |
| 38,297 | | | Enel Chile SA ADR | | | 114,891 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Chile | | | 1,845,060 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | China — 2.6% | | | | |
| 282,000 | | | 361 Degrees International Ltd. | | | 150,573 | |
| 1,229,500 | | | 3SBio, Inc. | | | 811,206 | |
| 15,320,000 | | | Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. – Class H | | | 6,284,961 | |
| 59,053 | | | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Sponsored ADR (a) (b) | | | 4,371,694 | |
| 1,471,000 | | | BAIC Motor Corp. Ltd. – Class H | | | 439,249 | |
| 8,639 | | | Baidu, Inc. ADR * (a) | | | 875,390 | |
| 1,979,871 | | | Bank of Communications Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 1,297,104 | |
| 257,000 | | | Beijing Enterprises Holdings Ltd. | | | 966,787 | |
| 5,752,000 | | | China Cinda Asset Management Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 550,766 | |
| 1,206,000 | | | China Communications Services Corp. Ltd. – Class H | | | 512,283 | |
| 18,061,000 | | | China Construction Bank Corp. – Class H | | | 11,200,639 | |
| 2,158,000 | | | China Energy Engineering Corp. Ltd. – Class H | | | 198,238 | |
| 1,160,000 | | | China Everbright Environment Group Ltd. | | | 430,886 | |
| 3,659,000 | | | China Greenfresh Group Co. Ltd. * (e) | | | — | |
| 231,000 | | | China High Speed Transmission Equipment Group Co. Ltd. * | | | 42,699 | |
| 1,150,000 | | | China Lesso Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 546,934 | |
| 435,925 | | | China Medical System Holdings Ltd. | | | 716,606 | |
| 581,000 | | | China Overseas Grand Oceans Group Ltd. | | | 148,705 | |
| 647,500 | | | China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. | | | 956,239 | |
| 9,482,000 | | | China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. – Class H | | | 5,224,138 | |
| 5,854,000 | | | China Railway Group Ltd. – Class H | | | 2,851,415 | |
| 468,000 | | | China Railway Signal & Communication Corp. Ltd. – Class H | | | 169,278 | |
| 1,039,000 | | | China Reinsurance Group Corp. – Class H | | | 61,562 | |
| 1,263,500 | | | China Resources Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. | | | 854,552 | |
| 604,000 | | | China State Construction International Holdings Ltd. | | | 673,045 | |
| 4,237,600 | | | China Zhongwang Holdings Ltd. * (b) (e) | | | — | |
| 2,825,158 | | | CITIC Ltd. | | | 2,842,029 | |
| | | | |
67 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | China — continued | | | | |
| 3,014,500 | | | COSCO Shipping Holdings Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 3,245,231 | |
| 1,745,000 | | | CRRC Corp. Ltd. – Class H | | | 898,417 | |
| 1,972,000 | | | CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. | | | 1,535,892 | |
| 1,862,313 | | | Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 796,619 | |
| 559,000 | | | Fufeng Group Ltd. | | | 342,712 | |
| 76,000 | | | Guangzhou Baiyunshan Pharmaceutical Holdings Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 198,001 | |
| 665,400 | | | Haier Smart Home Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 2,015,258 | |
| 226,900 | | | Henan Shenhuo Coal & Power Co. Ltd. – Class A | | | 580,191 | |
| 439,000 | | | Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. – Class H | | | 225,037 | |
| 292,788 | | | Kingboard Holdings Ltd. | | | 574,294 | |
| 205,000 | | | Legend Holdings Corp. – Class H | | | 170,884 | |
| 4,540,000 | | | Lenovo Group Ltd. | | | 5,015,471 | |
| 90,400 | | | Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Inc. – Class H | | | 316,521 | |
| 678,000 | | | Lonking Holdings Ltd. | | | 113,919 | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Metallurgical Corp. of China Ltd. – Class H | | | 201,555 | |
| 55,000 | | | NetDragon Websoft Holdings Ltd. | | | 79,019 | |
| 6,266 | | | NetEase, Inc. ADR (a) | | | 676,227 | |
| 3,878,000 | | | PetroChina Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 3,041,560 | |
| 4,004,000 | | | PICC Property & Casualty Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 5,473,943 | |
| 400,000 | | | Poly Property Group Co. Ltd. | | | 73,493 | |
| 554,300 | | | Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 891,370 | |
| 462,500 | | | Sinopec Engineering Group Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 253,582 | |
| 1,016,400 | | | Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 2,844,328 | |
| 554,000 | | | Sinotruk Hong Kong Ltd. | | | 1,465,608 | |
| 1,052,000 | | | Skyworth Group Ltd. | | | 369,840 | |
| 490,000 | | | TCL Electronics Holdings Ltd. | | | 179,092 | |
| 123,732 | | | Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | 4,334,408 | |
| 138,000 | | | Tianneng Power International Ltd. (b) | | | 124,412 | |
| 792,276 | | | Vinda International Holdings Ltd. (b) | | | 2,346,365 | |
| 508,200 | | | Western Mining Co. Ltd. – Class A | | | 1,173,760 | |
| 38,000 | | | Yadea Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 59,701 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total China | | | 82,793,688 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Colombia — 0.0% | | | | |
| 16,740 | | | Ecopetrol SA Sponsored ADR | | | 195,858 | |
| 3,972 | | | Interconexion Electrica SA ESP | | | 16,920 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Colombia | | | 212,778 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Czech Republic — 0.0% | | | | |
| 159,737 | | | Moneta Money Bank AS | | | 701,191 | |
| 627 | | | Philip Morris CR AS | | | 415,148 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Czech Republic | | | 1,116,339 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Denmark — 0.7% | | | | |
| 1,657 | | | AP Moller - Maersk AS – Class A | | | 2,250,824 | |
| 3,001 | | | AP Moller - Maersk AS – Class B (a) | | | 4,258,847 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Denmark — continued | | | | |
| 219,029 | | | Danske Bank AS | | | 6,443,867 | |
| 4,893 | | | Genmab AS * | | | 1,359,374 | |
| 110,722 | | | H Lundbeck AS | | | 536,049 | |
| 5,433 | | | Matas AS | | | 93,169 | |
| 16,650 | | | Pandora AS | | | 2,692,640 | |
| 10,199 | | | ROCKWOOL AS – B Shares | | | 3,264,196 | |
| 49,881 | | | Vestas Wind Systems AS * (a) | | | 1,390,085 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Denmark | | | 22,289,051 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Egypt — 0.1% | | | | |
| 50,854 | | | Abou Kir Fertilizers & Chemical Industries | | | 110,457 | |
| 279,284 | | | Commercial International Bank - Egypt (CIB) | | | 661,263 | |
| 668,180 | | | Eastern Co. SAE | | | 783,914 | |
| 293,117 | | | Misr Fertilizers Production Co. SAE | | | 597,778 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Egypt | | | 2,153,412 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finland — 0.5% | | | | |
| 29,229 | | | Kemira OYJ | | | 526,581 | |
| 100,097 | | | Neste OYJ | | | 2,743,869 | |
| 2,080,204 | | | Nokia OYJ | | | 7,332,911 | |
| 223,937 | | | Outokumpu OYJ | | | 991,931 | |
| 2,910 | | | Sanoma OYJ | | | 20,921 | |
| 172,635 | | | Stora Enso OYJ – R Shares | | | 2,182,729 | |
| 28,827 | | | TietoEVRY OYJ (a) | | | 672,905 | |
| 38,020 | | | Valmet OYJ | | | 996,603 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Finland | | | 15,468,450 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | France — 3.4% | | | | |
| 494 | | | ALD SA | | | 3,029 | |
| 3,473 | | | Amundi SA | | | 228,840 | |
| 32,968 | | | APERAM SA | | | 1,008,152 | |
| 217,487 | | | ArcelorMittal SA | | | 5,673,232 | |
| 15,521 | | | Arkema SA | | | 1,608,782 | |
| 16,928 | | | AXA SA (a) | | | 602,669 | |
| 108,353 | | | BNP Paribas SA | | | 6,503,346 | |
| 764 | | | Caisse Regionale de Credit Agricole Mutuel Nord de France | | | 10,348 | |
| 22,791 | | | Carrefour SA | | | 382,920 | |
| 132,164 | | | Cie de Saint-Gobain SA | | | 10,188,601 | |
| 29,177 | | | Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA | | | 1,079,737 | |
| 105,312 | | | Coface SA | | | 1,511,917 | |
| 70,998 | | | Credit Agricole SA | | | 962,936 | |
| 31,920 | | | Derichebourg SA (a) | | | 145,118 | |
| 10,213 | | | Eramet SA | | | 690,775 | |
| 7,946 | | | Eurazeo SE | | | 672,235 | |
| 15,829 | | | Ipsen SA | | | 1,738,865 | |
| 3,735 | | | IPSOS SA | | | 260,575 | |
| 4,096 | | | LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (a) | | | 3,738,563 | |
| 2,242 | | | Mersen SA | | | 85,140 | |
| 6,379 | | | Metropole Television SA | | | 86,905 | |
| 237,933 | | | Orange SA (a) | | | 2,727,416 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 68 |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | France — continued | | | | |
| 53,126 | | | Publicis Groupe SA (a) | | | 5,621,022 | |
| 21,749 | | | Quadient SA | | | 458,625 | |
| 131,970 | | | Renault SA | | | 5,510,212 | |
| 87,637 | | | Rexel SA | | | 2,249,742 | |
| 33,124 | | | Rubis SCA (a) | | | 871,143 | |
| 26,989 | | | Safran SA (a) | | | 5,659,335 | |
| 118,989 | | | Sanofi SA | | | 11,341,381 | |
| 1,712 | | | SEB SA | | | 202,886 | |
| 7,344 | | | Societe BIC SA (a) | | | 530,608 | |
| 329,805 | | | Societe Generale SA | | | 8,009,522 | |
| 136,191 | | | STMicroelectronics NV - NY Shares | | | 6,213,033 | |
| 371 | | | Synergie SE (a) | | | 12,834 | |
| 17,511 | | | Technip Energies NV | | | 380,816 | |
| 97,970 | | | Television Francaise 1 SA | | | 897,276 | |
| 259,626 | | | TotalEnergies SE (c) | | | 16,548,340 | |
| 2,651 | | | TotalEnergies SE (c) | | | 169,118 | |
| 25,562 | | | Valeo SE | | | 294,987 | |
| 62,005 | | | Veolia Environnement SA (a) | | | 1,922,051 | |
| 398,634 | | | Vivendi SE | | | 4,454,591 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total France | | | 111,257,623 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Germany — 1.1% | | | | |
| 19,265 | | | 1&1 AG | | | 356,285 | |
| 369 | | | Amadeus Fire AG (a) | | | 43,473 | |
| 23,850 | | | Bayerische Motoren Werke AG | | | 2,821,171 | |
| 24,445 | | | Beiersdorf AG (a) | | | 3,503,969 | |
| 25,635 | | | Continental AG | | | 2,056,316 | |
| 39,060 | | | Daimler Truck Holding AG (a) | | | 1,595,773 | |
| 8,440 | | | Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (b) | | | 35,160 | |
| 47,042 | | | Deutz AG | | | 292,700 | |
| 561 | | | Draegerwerk AG & Co. KGaA | | | 25,037 | |
| 88,631 | | | Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA (a) | | | 2,482,125 | |
| 9,842 | | | Heidelberg Materials AG | | | 955,647 | |
| 11,712 | | | Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (a) | | | 790,170 | |
| 682 | | | Hornbach Holding AG & Co. KGaA | | | 50,873 | |
| 3,497 | | | Infineon Technologies AG | | | 125,562 | |
| 55,314 | | | Kloeckner & Co. SE | | | 388,043 | |
| 114,025 | | | Mercedes-Benz Group AG (a) | | | 9,086,058 | |
| 119,838 | | | ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE | | | 786,324 | |
| 3,215 | | | RTL Group SA | | | 118,705 | |
| 7,602 | | | SAF-Holland SE | | | 144,161 | |
| 8,614 | | | Salzgitter AG | | | 221,034 | |
| 14,993 | | | SAP SE (a) | | | 2,809,587 | |
| 5,102 | | | Siemens AG (Registered) (a) | | | 1,010,037 | |
| 45,987 | | | Talanx AG | | | 3,282,588 | |
| 2,102 | | | Traton SE | | | 55,679 | |
| 4,370 | | | Volkswagen AG | | | 687,763 | |
| 4,154 | | | Wacker Neuson SE | | | 74,789 | |
| 1,076 | | | Wuestenrot & Wuerttembergische AG | | | 15,620 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Germany | | | 33,814,649 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Greece — 0.1% | | | | |
| 95,421 | | | Eurobank Ergasias Services & Holdings SA – Class A* | | | 197,353 | |
| 43,282 | | | JUMBO SA | | | 1,265,356 | |
| 33,116 | | | Mytilineos SA | | | 1,289,628 | |
| 11,255 | | | National Bank of Greece SA * | | | 88,374 | |
| 3,708 | | | OPAP SA | | | 67,594 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Greece | | | 2,908,305 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Hong Kong — 0.8% | | | | |
| 309,900 | | | ASMPT Ltd. | | | 3,800,778 | |
| 83,000 | | | Bank of East Asia Ltd. | | | 103,665 | |
| 125,000 | | | BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd. | | | 328,401 | |
| 65,000 | | | Chow Sang Sang Holdings International Ltd. | | | 79,791 | |
| 833,000 | | | CITIC Telecom International Holdings Ltd. | | | 317,020 | |
| 377,500 | | | CK Asset Holdings Ltd. | | | 1,736,507 | |
| 513,500 | | | CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd. | | | 2,593,730 | |
| 131,200 | | | Dah Sing Banking Group Ltd. | | | 82,933 | |
| 57,200 | | | Dah Sing Financial Holdings Ltd. | | | 119,451 | |
| 500,000 | | | E-Commodities Holdings Ltd. | | | 107,038 | |
| 284,000 | | | First Pacific Co. Ltd. | | | 114,415 | |
| 381,025 | | | Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. | | | 2,074,592 | |
| 254,000 | | | Giordano International Ltd. | | | 65,532 | |
| 145,000 | | | Health & Happiness H&H International Holdings Ltd. | | | 216,593 | |
| 92,000 | | | HKT Trust & HKT Ltd. – Class SS | | | 112,171 | |
| 701,000 | | | IGG, Inc. * | | | 327,111 | |
| 175,500 | | | Johnson Electric Holdings Ltd. | | | 238,709 | |
| 154,000 | | | K Wah International Holdings Ltd. | | | 40,856 | |
| 40,500 | | | Kerry Logistics Network Ltd. | | | 45,455 | |
| 132,500 | | | Kerry Properties Ltd. | | | 217,731 | |
| 65,000 | | | Luk Fook Holdings International Ltd. | | | 173,802 | |
| 190,500 | | | Orient Overseas International Ltd. | | | 2,949,956 | |
| 443,000 | | | Pacific Basin Shipping Ltd. | | | 129,093 | |
| 518,000 | | | Pacific Textiles Holdings Ltd. | | | 82,078 | |
| 49,000 | | | PAX Global Technology Ltd. | | | 37,919 | |
| 354,000 | | | Shun Tak Holdings Ltd. * | | | 37,501 | |
| 84,000 | | | SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 138,315 | |
| 108,500 | | | SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Ltd. | | | 56,099 | |
| 286,500 | | | Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd. (a) | | | 2,882,841 | |
| 276,000 | | | Swire Pacific Ltd. – Class A | | | 2,286,365 | |
| 43,800 | | | Swire Properties Ltd. | | | 90,095 | |
| 119,000 | | | Texhong International Group Ltd. * | | | 57,990 | |
| 5,022,000 | | | United Energy Group Ltd. (b) | | | 307,254 | |
| 568,000 | | | VSTECS Holdings Ltd. | | | 296,724 | |
| 78,500 | | | VTech Holdings Ltd. | | | 453,460 | |
| 5,097,000 | | | WH Group Ltd. | | | 3,063,071 | |
| 114,000 | | | Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd. | | | 115,878 | |
| 222,000 | | | Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd. | | | 231,400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Hong Kong | | | 26,112,320 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Hungary — 0.3% | | | | |
| 42,386 | | | Magyar Telekom Telecommunications PLC | | | 96,224 | |
| | | | |
69 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Hungary — continued | | | | |
| 224,975 | | | MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas PLC | | | 1,789,395 | |
| 157,282 | | | OTP Bank Nyrt | | | 7,547,345 | |
| 62,140 | | | Richter Gedeon Nyrt | | | 1,653,374 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Hungary | | | 11,086,338 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | India — 3.0% | | | | |
| 64,791 | | | Arvind Ltd. | | | 219,503 | |
| 8,501 | | | Ashoka Buildcon Ltd. * | | | 19,168 | |
| 164,518 | | | Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. | | | 2,035,782 | |
| 2,903 | | | Avanti Feeds Ltd. | | | 17,812 | |
| 3,043 | | | Bajaj Auto Ltd. | | | 290,652 | |
| 372,591 | | | Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. | | | 2,723,676 | |
| 197,278 | | | Brightcom Group Ltd. * | | | 40,819 | |
| 29,979 | | | Castrol India Ltd. | | | 75,413 | |
| 9,298 | | | CESC Ltd. | | | 14,254 | |
| 74,174 | | | Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals Ltd. | | | 317,305 | |
| 44,023 | | | Chennai Petroleum Corp. Ltd. | | | 470,975 | |
| 1,005 | | | Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Ltd. | | | 12,891 | |
| 10,256 | | | Cipla Ltd. | | | 182,477 | |
| 7,196 | | | Colgate-Palmolive India Ltd. | | | 219,280 | |
| 22,733 | | | Coromandel International Ltd. | | | 293,588 | |
| 22,656 | | | Dhampur Bio Organics Ltd. | | | 37,283 | |
| 57,586 | | | Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. ADR | | | 4,421,453 | |
| 24,993 | | | Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. | | | 1,933,355 | |
| 2,056 | | | EID Parry India Ltd. | | | 15,567 | |
| 81,416 | | | Exide Industries Ltd. | | | 313,984 | |
| 2,174,768 | | | GAIL India Ltd. | | | 4,789,314 | |
| 39,532 | | | GHCL Ltd. | | | 244,492 | |
| 41,900 | | | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | | | 468,016 | |
| 15,017 | | | Godawari Power & Ispat Ltd. | | | 134,761 | |
| 42,245 | | | Great Eastern Shipping Co. Ltd. | | | 509,549 | |
| 47,249 | | | Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. | | | 365,108 | |
| 18,500 | | | Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. | | | 47,493 | |
| 317,870 | | | Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. | | | 837,452 | |
| 5,975 | | | Gujarat State Petronet Ltd. | | | 26,785 | |
| 149,802 | | | HCL Technologies Ltd. | | | 3,018,566 | |
| 17,820 | | | Hero MotoCorp Ltd. | | | 946,601 | |
| 471,723 | | | Hindalco Industries Ltd. | | | 2,876,486 | |
| 378,592 | | | Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd. | | | 2,353,038 | |
| 3,976 | | | ICICI Securities Ltd. | | | 39,160 | |
| 3,147 | | | IIFL Finance Ltd. | | | 22,459 | |
| 770,652 | | | Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. | | | 1,769,202 | |
| 2,604,433 | | | Indian Oil Corp. Ltd. | | | 5,240,780 | |
| 80,200 | | | Infosys Ltd. Sponsored ADR (b) | | | 1,600,792 | |
| 2,252,707 | | | ITC Ltd. | | | 11,041,139 | |
| 92,083 | | | JM Financial Ltd. | | | 107,874 | |
| 128,884 | | | Karnataka Bank Ltd. | | | 354,047 | |
| 4,271 | | | Kaveri Seed Co. Ltd. | | | 34,160 | |
| 4,709 | | | KNR Constructions Ltd. | | | 15,265 | |
| 4,642 | | | KRBL Ltd. | | | 17,974 | |
| 41,306 | | | LIC Housing Finance Ltd. | | | 323,341 | |
| 7,209 | | | LT Foods Ltd. | | | 15,617 | |
| 21,090 | | | Mahanagar Gas Ltd. | | | 377,058 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | India — continued | | | | |
| 244 | | | Maharashtra Scooters Ltd. | | | 22,102 | |
| 743,698 | | | Manappuram Finance Ltd. | | | 1,590,120 | |
| 2,153 | | | Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. | | | 41,829 | |
| 27,742 | | | Muthoot Finance Ltd. | | | 433,077 | |
| 56,623 | | | NCC Ltd. | | | 168,674 | |
| 4,282 | | | Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd. | | | 26,609 | |
| 694,299 | | | NMDC Ltd. | | | 1,888,821 | |
| 5,531,132 | | | Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd. | | | 17,663,160 | |
| 249,237 | | | Petronet LNG Ltd. | | | 821,367 | |
| 1,215,872 | | | Power Finance Corp. Ltd. | | | 5,879,094 | |
| 968,366 | | | Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd. | | | 3,318,926 | |
| 61,176 | | | PTC India Ltd. | | | 149,154 | |
| 33,478 | | | Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd. | | | 57,198 | |
| 1,010,142 | | | REC Ltd. | | | 5,400,222 | |
| 61,528 | | | Redington Ltd. | | | 154,900 | |
| 7,200 | | | Reliance Industries Ltd. | | | 254,199 | |
| 31,921 | | | RITES Ltd. | | | 307,396 | |
| 448 | | | Sanofi India Ltd. | | | 46,464 | |
| 30,754 | | | Shipping Corp. of India Ltd. | | | 88,536 | |
| 13,607 | | | Shriram Finance Ltd. | | | 399,602 | |
| 101,350 | | | Sun TV Network Ltd. | | | 757,450 | |
| 20,269 | | | Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | | | 1,004,263 | |
| 5,170 | | | Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd. | | | 20,573 | |
| 28,414 | | | Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd. | | | 18,309 | |
| 2,497 | | | UTI Asset Management Co. Ltd. | | | 26,968 | |
| 55,698 | | | Vardhman Textiles Ltd. | | | 286,710 | |
| 24,916 | | | Welspun Corp. Ltd. | | | 154,255 | |
| 12,540 | | | West Coast Paper Mills Ltd. | | | 94,047 | |
| 122,967 | | | Wipro Ltd. | | | 770,720 | |
| 13,120 | | | Zensar Technologies Ltd. | | | 86,793 | |
| 191,304 | | | Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. | | | 2,180,985 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total India | | | 95,344,289 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Indonesia — 0.6% | | | | |
| 3,782,100 | | | AKR Corporindo Tbk. PT | | | 409,269 | |
| 2,741,800 | | | Aneka Tambang Tbk. PT | | | 254,646 | |
| 101,000 | | | Astra International Tbk. PT | | | 33,623 | |
| 9,696,600 | | | Bank Central Asia Tbk. PT | | | 6,101,740 | |
| 5,865,484 | | | Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk. PT | | | 2,619,956 | |
| 6,352,600 | | | Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk. PT | | | 2,427,863 | |
| 3,007,300 | | | Bank Pembangunan Daerah Jawa Timur Tbk. PT | | | 115,679 | |
| 12,079,800 | | | Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk. PT | | | 4,707,301 | |
| 60,000 | | | Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tbk. PT | | | 33,347 | |
| 1,422,700 | | | Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk. PT | | | 600,036 | |
| 7,260,800 | | | Kalbe Farma Tbk. PT | | | 687,374 | |
| 566,500 | | | Medco Energi Internasional Tbk. PT | | | 47,106 | |
| 5,089,000 | | | Media Nusantara Citra Tbk. PT | | | 105,673 | |
| 15,106,900 | | | Panin Financial Tbk. PT * | | | 250,130 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Indonesia | | | 18,393,743 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Ireland — 0.2% | | | | |
| 49,187 | | | AIB Group PLC | | | 228,354 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 70 |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Ireland — continued | | | | |
| 195,834 | | | Bank of Ireland Group PLC | | | 1,710,214 | |
| 4,137 | | | Kingspan Group PLC | | | 374,104 | |
| 38,104 | | | Origin Enterprises PLC | | | 130,431 | |
| 24,839 | | | Permanent TSB Group Holdings PLC * | | | 42,111 | |
| 37,668 | | | Ryanair Holdings PLC Sponsored ADR (a) | | | 5,207,601 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Ireland | | | 7,692,815 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Israel — 0.3% | | | | |
| 4,583 | | | Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. * (b) | | | 735,205 | |
| 53,255 | | | Israel Discount Bank Ltd. – Class A | | | 277,853 | |
| 796,938 | | | Oil Refineries Ltd. | | | 328,149 | |
| 476,117 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Sponsored ADR* | | | 6,260,938 | |
| 55,169 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. * | | | 725,088 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Israel | | | 8,327,233 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Italy — 1.8% | | | | |
| 91,194 | | | Anima Holding SpA | | | 410,763 | |
| 18,496 | | | Arnoldo Mondadori Editore SpA | | | 42,777 | |
| 50,895 | | | Banca IFIS SpA | | | 925,293 | |
| 776,466 | | | Banco BPM SpA | | | 4,520,444 | |
| 426,870 | | | BPER Banca | | | 1,713,815 | |
| 4,634 | | | Buzzi SpA | | | 156,584 | |
| 60,809 | | | Credito Emiliano SpA | | | 581,683 | |
| 597,950 | | | Eni SpA | | | 9,207,491 | |
| 18,080 | | | Esprinet SpA | | | 100,260 | |
| 30,895 | | | Hera SpA (a) | | | 106,785 | |
| 124,092 | | | Intesa Sanpaolo SpA | | | 395,159 | |
| 361,079 | | | Leonardo SpA | | | 7,719,922 | |
| 44,057 | | | MFE-MediaForEurope NV – Class A | | | 100,511 | |
| 23,898 | | | MFE-MediaForEurope NV – Class B (b) | | | 75,452 | |
| 33,536 | | | OVS SpA | | | 79,891 | |
| 43,430 | | | Pirelli & C SpA | | | 256,235 | |
| 40,486 | | | Poste Italiane SpA | | | 474,874 | |
| 647,426 | | | Stellantis NV (a) | | | 16,936,401 | |
| 9,212,035 | | | Telecom Italia SpA * | | | 2,769,571 | |
| 40,856 | | | Tenaris SA ADR | | | 1,438,131 | |
| 26,398 | | | Tenaris SA | | | 468,867 | |
| 99,533 | | | UniCredit SpA | | | 3,333,819 | |
| 4,871 | | | Unieuro SpA (b) | | | 47,799 | |
| 671,781 | | | Unipol Gruppo SpA | | | 5,403,113 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Italy | | | 57,265,640 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Japan — 14.5% | | | | |
| 13,100 | | | Aichi Corp. | | | 95,045 | |
| 135,500 | | | Amano Corp. | | | 3,319,566 | |
| 5,900 | | | AOKI Holdings, Inc. | | | 44,062 | |
| 3,300 | | | Artience Co. Ltd. | | | 62,663 | |
| 9,100 | | | Bando Chemical Industries Ltd. | | | 103,960 | |
| 8,000 | | | Bell System24 Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 90,783 | |
| 75,200 | | | Bridgestone Corp. | | | 3,229,277 | |
| 89,900 | | | Brother Industries Ltd. | | | 1,508,361 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Japan — continued | | | | |
| 5,600 | | | Canon Electronics, Inc. | | | 84,384 | |
| 16,400 | | | Canon Marketing Japan, Inc. | | | 488,449 | |
| 51,700 | | | Canon, Inc. (a) | | | 1,511,957 | |
| 6,300 | | | Central Glass Co. Ltd. | | | 120,576 | |
| 4,000 | | | Chiyoda Integre Co. Ltd. | | | 69,905 | |
| 56,300 | | | Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (a) | | | 700,724 | |
| 380,100 | | | Credit Saison Co. Ltd. | | | 7,394,138 | |
| 3,900 | | | Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 113,915 | |
| 12,900 | | | Dai Nippon Toryo Co. Ltd. | | | 99,152 | |
| 73,300 | | | Daicel Corp. | | | 693,262 | |
| 8,000 | | | Dai-Dan Co. Ltd. | | | 99,245 | |
| 82,500 | | | Daido Steel Co. Ltd. | | | 976,470 | |
| 12,300 | | | Daiichi Jitsugyo Co. Ltd. | | | 163,313 | |
| 96,000 | | | Daiwa House Industry Co. Ltd. | | | 2,771,947 | |
| 328,100 | | | Daiwabo Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 5,752,337 | |
| 400,300 | | | Denka Co. Ltd. | | | 6,565,914 | |
| 9,000 | | | Ebara Corp. | | | 760,609 | |
| 322,200 | | | ENEOS Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,390,160 | |
| 150,300 | | | EXEO Group, Inc. | | | 3,159,773 | |
| 2,400 | | | FJ Next Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 19,069 | |
| 352,600 | | | Fuji Corp. | | | 6,073,428 | |
| 110,200 | | | FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. | | | 7,019,375 | |
| 609,400 | | | Fujikura Ltd. | | | 7,457,230 | |
| 1,800 | | | Fujitsu Ltd. (a) | | | 281,291 | |
| 2,500 | | | Fuyo General Lease Co. Ltd. | | | 228,577 | |
| 3,400 | | | G-7 Holdings, Inc. | | | 31,623 | |
| 458,800 | | | H.U. Group Holdings, Inc. | | | 7,858,236 | |
| 11,800 | | | Hanwa Co. Ltd. | | | 448,951 | |
| 30,000 | | | Haseko Corp. | | | 371,178 | |
| 23,800 | | | Hazama Ando Corp. | | | 196,397 | |
| 134,100 | | | Hogy Medical Co. Ltd. | | | 3,234,229 | |
| 565,200 | | | Honda Motor Co. Ltd. | | | 6,716,023 | |
| 173,421 | | | Honda Motor Co. Ltd. Sponsored ADR | | | 6,172,053 | |
| 16,000 | | | Horiba Ltd. | | | 1,564,060 | |
| 11,100 | | | Hosiden Corp. | | | 144,195 | |
| 188,400 | | | Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd. | | | 1,191,354 | |
| 27,400 | | | Inabata & Co. Ltd. | | | 584,996 | |
| 837,100 | | | Inpex Corp. | | | 11,157,463 | |
| 591,200 | | | Isuzu Motors Ltd. | | | 8,435,790 | |
| 313,800 | | | ITOCHU Corp. | | | 13,631,763 | |
| 11,700 | | | Itochu Enex Co. Ltd. | | | 119,474 | |
| 1,300 | | | Itochu-Shokuhin Co. Ltd. | | | 65,651 | |
| 17,600 | | | Itoki Corp. (a) | | | 193,260 | |
| 3,600 | | | Jaccs Co. Ltd. | | | 131,475 | |
| 36,200 | | | Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. (b) | | | 1,470,094 | |
| 287,100 | | | Japan Tobacco, Inc. (a) | | | 7,457,854 | |
| 317,632 | | | JSR Corp. | | | 8,534,023 | |
| 19,800 | | | Kaga Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 879,956 | |
| 78,700 | | | Kajima Corp. | | | 1,461,104 | |
| 8,800 | | | Kamei Corp. | | | 111,418 | |
| 37,100 | | | Kandenko Co. Ltd. | | | 423,462 | |
| 575,000 | | | Kanematsu Corp. | | | 9,174,879 | |
| 27,900 | | | Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (a) | | | 356,810 | |
| 74,200 | | | Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. (a) | | | 3,541,641 | |
| | | | |
71 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Japan — continued | | | | |
| 43,000 | | | KDDI Corp. (a) | | | 1,299,966 | |
| 390,300 | | | Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 5,426,004 | |
| 18,100 | | | Kitz Corp. | | | 152,102 | |
| 10,300 | | | Kokuyo Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 162,927 | |
| 102,000 | | | Komatsu Ltd. (a) | | | 2,960,864 | |
| 8,245 | | | Komeri Co. Ltd. | | | 191,970 | |
| 67,000 | | | Konoike Transport Co. Ltd. | | | 831,309 | |
| 400 | | | Krosaki Harima Corp. | | | 38,828 | |
| 3,800 | | | Kurita Water Industries Ltd. | | | 154,869 | |
| 86,700 | | | Kyudenko Corp. | | | 3,372,666 | |
| 9,600 | | | Life Corp. | | | 246,898 | |
| 995,300 | | | Macromill, Inc. | | | 5,058,032 | |
| 85,100 | | | Marubeni Corp. (a) | | | 1,410,277 | |
| 218,000 | | | Maruichi Steel Tube Ltd. | | | 5,706,650 | |
| 5,400 | | | Maruzen Showa Unyu Co. Ltd. | | | 160,524 | |
| 364,800 | | | Maxell Ltd. | | | 3,792,546 | |
| 261,600 | | | Mazda Motor Corp. | | | 3,037,832 | |
| 2,200 | | | MCJ Co. Ltd. | | | 20,036 | |
| 1,600 | | | Melco Holdings, Inc. | | | 34,881 | |
| 58,400 | | | Mirarth Holdings, Inc. | | | 190,331 | |
| 125,000 | | | Mitsubishi Corp. (a) | | | 2,681,192 | |
| 686,500 | | | Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | | | 10,934,559 | |
| 15,400 | | | Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Inc. | | | 251,008 | |
| 25,700 | | | Mitsubishi HC Capital, Inc. (a) | | | 177,582 | |
| 3,500 | | | Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. (a) | | | 117,851 | |
| 976,800 | | | Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | | | 10,034,475 | |
| 140,100 | | | Mitsui & Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 6,153,548 | |
| 242,600 | | | Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. (a) | | | 8,308,072 | |
| 9,900 | | | Mitsui-Soko Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 311,264 | |
| 22,700 | | | Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. | | | 424,083 | |
| 7,000 | | | Mizuho Leasing Co. Ltd. | | | 257,265 | |
| 7,200 | | | Modec, Inc. | | | 146,754 | |
| 234,500 | | | Morinaga & Co. Ltd. | | | 4,203,753 | |
| 67,900 | | | MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 3,393,114 | |
| 149,600 | | | NEC Corp. (a) | | | 10,097,581 | |
| 220,900 | | | NH Foods Ltd. | | | 7,720,619 | |
| 25,000 | | | Nichias Corp. | | | 657,205 | |
| 6,600 | | | Nichiha Corp. | | | 153,206 | |
| 8,400 | | | Nichireki Co. Ltd. | | | 134,320 | |
| 7,000 | | | Nippn Corp. | | | 111,070 | |
| 2,400 | | | Nippon Soda Co. Ltd. | | | 98,421 | |
| 49,800 | | | Nippon Television Holdings, Inc. | | | 705,234 | |
| 433,600 | | | Nippon Yusen KK (a) | | | 13,808,620 | |
| 87,400 | | | Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. | | | 344,327 | |
| 4,600 | | | Nisshin Oillio Group Ltd. | | | 160,070 | |
| 3,800 | | | Nissin Corp. | | | 71,960 | |
| 4,200 | | | Nittetsu Mining Co. Ltd. | | | 140,499 | |
| 300 | | | Nitto Denko Corp. | | | 27,583 | |
| 41,000 | | | Nojima Corp. | | | 461,202 | |
| 3,100 | | | Noritake Co. Ltd. | | | 173,078 | |
| 15,900 | | | Okamura Corp. (a) | | | 232,305 | |
| 119,600 | | | Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. | | | 1,980,529 | |
| 3,300 | | | Organo Corp. | | | 169,608 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Japan — continued | | | | |
| 145,200 | | | ORIX Corp. (a) | | | 3,050,730 | |
| 1,100 | | | Otsuka Corp. (a) | | | 48,369 | |
| 72,900 | | | Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 2,958,027 | |
| 449,100 | | | Pacific Industrial Co. Ltd. | | | 4,536,004 | |
| 42,400 | | | PAL GROUP Holdings Co. Ltd. (b) | | | 644,717 | |
| 559,100 | | | Panasonic Holdings Corp. | | | 5,285,525 | |
| 876,800 | | | Penta-Ocean Construction Co. Ltd. | | | 4,542,564 | |
| 8,000 | | | Proto Corp. | | | 71,138 | |
| 2,600 | | | Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 104,873 | |
| 122,100 | | | Renesas Electronics Corp. | | | 2,017,468 | |
| 382,400 | | | Rohm Co. Ltd. | | | 6,514,834 | |
| 39,200 | | | San-A Co. Ltd. (b) | | | 1,205,248 | |
| 9,900 | | | San-Ai Obbli Co. Ltd. | | | 129,890 | |
| 167,800 | | | Sankyu, Inc. | | | 5,933,465 | |
| 69,200 | | | Sanwa Holdings Corp. | | | 1,228,284 | |
| 40,600 | | | Seiko Epson Corp. | | | 657,216 | |
| 33,500 | | | Sekisui Chemical Co. Ltd. | | | 472,332 | |
| 388,700 | | | Sekisui House Ltd. | | | 8,658,555 | |
| 5,000 | | | Sekisui Jushi Corp. | | | 85,579 | |
| 56,400 | | | Shimamura Co. Ltd. | | | 3,002,881 | |
| 9,100 | | | Shin-Etsu Polymer Co. Ltd. | | | 96,234 | |
| 183,857 | | | Shinko Electric Industries Co. Ltd. | | | 6,675,123 | |
| 5,600 | | | Shinnihon Corp. | | | 47,506 | |
| 105,100 | | | Shionogi & Co. Ltd. | | | 5,232,600 | |
| 2,000 | | | Sinanen Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 56,905 | |
| 9,300 | | | Sinko Industries Ltd. | | | 208,169 | |
| 34,400 | | | SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings, Inc. | | | 204,205 | |
| 208,120 | | | Sojitz Corp. | | | 5,285,496 | |
| 8,100 | | | Sompo Holdings, Inc. | | | 474,869 | |
| 371,400 | | | Stanley Electric Co. Ltd. | | | 6,367,042 | |
| 2,800 | | | Starts Corp., Inc. | | | 56,620 | |
| 232,600 | | | Subaru Corp. | | | 5,262,759 | |
| 504,600 | | | SUMCO Corp. | | | 7,919,112 | |
| 272,900 | | | Sumitomo Corp. | | | 6,406,578 | |
| 235,600 | | | Sumitomo Forestry Co. Ltd. | | | 6,724,072 | |
| 8,700 | | | Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd. | | | 259,269 | |
| 140,800 | | | Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | | | 7,844,603 | |
| 312,700 | | | Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. | | | 6,336,312 | |
| 1,500 | | | Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co. Ltd. | | | 49,607 | |
| 469,100 | | | T&D Holdings, Inc. | | | 8,164,413 | |
| 4,600 | | | Takasago Thermal Engineering Co. Ltd. | | | 134,124 | |
| 10,000 | | | Tamron Co. Ltd. | | | 434,524 | |
| 52,200 | | | TDK Corp. | | | 2,721,544 | |
| 357,100 | | | THK Co. Ltd. | | | 7,869,843 | |
| 558,600 | | | Tokai Carbon Co. Ltd. | | | 3,685,060 | |
| 1,500 | | | Token Corp. | | | 95,217 | |
| 1,063,900 | | | Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings, Inc. * (a) | | | 5,755,483 | |
| 225,900 | | | Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 4,944,539 | |
| 7,700 | | | TOPPAN Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 183,518 | |
| 409,100 | | | Tosei Corp. | | | 5,586,862 | |
| 127,100 | | | Tosoh Corp. | | | 1,731,952 | |
| 6,200 | | | Towa Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. | | | 115,373 | |
| 8,600 | | | Toyo Construction Co. Ltd. (b) | | | 81,991 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 72 |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Japan — continued | | | | |
| 41,600 | | | Toyota Industries Corp. | | | 4,145,146 | |
| 104,400 | | | Toyota Tsusho Corp. | | | 6,763,394 | |
| 8,400 | | | Unipres Corp. | | | 61,503 | |
| 5,600 | | | Wacoal Holdings Corp. | | | 136,399 | |
| 4,100 | | | Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co. Ltd. (b) | | | 74,879 | |
| 23,800 | | | YAMABIKO Corp. | | | 293,831 | |
| 113,000 | | | Yamaha Corp. | | | 2,471,191 | |
| 1,167,700 | | | Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. | | | 10,468,817 | |
| 4,700 | | | Yamato Kogyo Co. Ltd. | | | 262,313 | |
| 23,300 | | | Yamazen Corp. | | | 197,445 | |
| 7,900 | | | Yellow Hat Ltd. | | | 103,133 | |
| 237,100 | | | Yokogawa Bridge Holdings Corp. | | | 4,515,113 | |
| 7,200 | | | Yuasa Trading Co. Ltd. | | | 241,417 | |
| 121,100 | | | Zenkoku Hosho Co. Ltd. | | | 4,444,647 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Japan | | | 469,338,249 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Jersey — 0.1% | | | | |
| 484,598 | | | Arcadium Lithium PLC * (b) | | | 2,660,443 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Kuwait — 0.0% | | | | |
| 11,326 | | | Humansoft Holding Co. KSC | | | 123,992 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Malaysia — 0.1% | | | | |
| 144,700 | | | AMMB Holdings Bhd | | | 132,456 | |
| 994,200 | | | CIMB Group Holdings Bhd | | | 1,353,880 | |
| 988,500 | | | Dialog Group Bhd | | | 437,435 | |
| 67,740 | | | Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd | | | 36,093 | |
| 208,300 | | | IOI Corp. Bhd | | | 174,656 | |
| 73,500 | | | Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd | | | 29,116 | |
| 294,000 | | | KPJ Healthcare Bhd | | | 102,180 | |
| 195,400 | | | Malayan Banking Bhd | | | 392,580 | |
| 225,000 | | | MISC Bhd | | | 360,723 | |
| 215,800 | | | Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd | | | 318,516 | |
| 88,300 | | | PPB Group Bhd | | | 290,323 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Malaysia | | | 3,627,958 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Mexico — 0.9% | | | | |
| 237,015 | | | Arca Continental SAB de CV | | | 2,555,063 | |
| 187,902 | | | Banco del Bajio SA | | | 695,527 | |
| 13,000 | | | Bolsa Mexicana de Valores SAB de CV | | | 28,144 | |
| 12,596 | | | Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV Sponsored ADR | | | 1,222,442 | |
| 1,136,700 | | | Credito Real SAB de CV SOFOM ER * (e) | | | — | |
| 88,900 | | | El Puerto de Liverpool SAB de CV – Class C1 | | | 651,354 | |
| 446,859 | | | Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV | | | 5,563,895 | |
| 5,554 | | | Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV Sponsored ADR | | | 690,029 | |
| 10,200 | | | Gentera SAB de CV | | | 15,332 | |
| 51,060 | | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV | | | 442,529 | |
| 19,397 | | | Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV – Class B | | | 569,030 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Mexico — continued | | | | |
| 756,812 | | | Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV – Class O | | | 7,828,209 | |
| 1,442,910 | | | Grupo Mexico SAB de CV – Series B | | | 7,035,819 | |
| 16,100 | | | Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV – Class A | | | 35,791 | |
| 13,151 | | | Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV | | | 147,758 | |
| 37,900 | | | Regional SAB de CV | | | 353,556 | |
| 196,849 | | | Unifin Financiera SAB de CV * (e) | | | — | |
| 322,672 | | | Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV | | | 1,288,852 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Mexico | | | 29,123,330 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Netherlands — 2.1% | | | | |
| 28,673 | | | ABN AMRO Bank NV GDR | | | 461,609 | |
| 382,347 | | | Aegon Ltd. | | | 2,297,985 | |
| 67,227 | | | AerCap Holdings NV * | | | 5,188,580 | |
| 39,714 | | | ASR Nederland NV | | | 1,832,990 | |
| 9,661 | | | Brunel International NV (a) | | | 107,226 | |
| 133,973 | | | EXOR NV (a) | | | 14,471,240 | |
| 16,510 | | | HEMA Bondco I B.V. * (d) | | | 178 | |
| 768,269 | | | ING Groep NV | | | 10,572,795 | |
| 6,066 | | | JDE Peet’s NV | | | 138,521 | |
| 389,997 | | | Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (a) | | | 11,614,833 | |
| 95,729 | | | Koninklijke KPN NV (a) | | | 349,934 | |
| 424,548 | | | Koninklijke Philips NV (a) | | | 8,553,474 | |
| 72,521 | | | NN Group NV | | | 3,236,444 | |
| 17,226 | | | Prosus NV | | | 503,137 | |
| 106,475 | | | Randstad NV (a) | | | 5,872,526 | |
| 93,209 | | | Signify NV | | | 2,504,838 | |
| 2,719 | | | Van Lanschot Kempen NV | | | 92,612 | |
| 7,088 | | | Wolters Kluwer NV (a) | | | 1,119,335 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Netherlands | | | 68,918,257 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | New Zealand — 0.0% | | | | |
| 246,814 | | | Meridian Energy Ltd. (a) | | | 898,725 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Norway — 0.7% | | | | |
| 23,228 | | | Aker BP ASA | | | 563,828 | |
| 78,439 | | | Austevoll Seafood ASA | | | 595,362 | |
| 83,891 | | | BW LPG Ltd. | | | 966,052 | |
| 42,506 | | | DNB Bank ASA | | | 851,128 | |
| 310,341 | | | DNO ASA | | | 263,564 | |
| 319,969 | | | Elkem ASA | | | 635,665 | |
| 550,306 | | | Equinor ASA | | | 13,558,864 | |
| 99,214 | | | Europris ASA | | | 684,215 | |
| 228,997 | | | Hafnia Ltd. | | | 1,685,199 | |
| 96,457 | | | Hoegh Autoliners ASA | | | 941,356 | |
| 56,862 | | | Odfjell Drilling Ltd. | | | 239,545 | |
| 27,759 | | | Orkla ASA | | | 198,999 | |
| 15,675 | | | Stolt-Nielsen Ltd. | | | 587,764 | |
| 13,006 | | | TGS ASA | | | 128,104 | |
| 109,148 | | | Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA | | | 1,047,091 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Norway | | | 22,946,736 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
73 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Pakistan — 0.1% | | | | |
| 152,384 | | | Attock Refinery Ltd. | | | 186,873 | |
| 245,117 | | | Engro Fertilizers Ltd. | | | 129,110 | |
| 176,500 | | | Fauji Fertilizer Bin Qasim Ltd. * | | | 16,897 | |
| 108,932 | | | Fauji Fertilizer Co. Ltd. | | | 46,549 | |
| 104,355 | | | Habib Bank Ltd. | | | 43,280 | |
| 121,637 | | | Hub Power Co. Ltd. | | | 49,779 | |
| 10,569 | | | Lucky Cement Ltd. | | | 28,369 | |
| 4,628 | | | Mari Petroleum Co. Ltd. | | | 38,892 | |
| 35,828 | | | Nishat Mills Ltd. | | | 8,878 | |
| 1,184,416 | | | Oil & Gas Development Co. Ltd. | | | 530,966 | |
| 28,096 | | | Pakistan Oilfields Ltd. | | | 42,971 | |
| 1,237,674 | | | Pakistan Petroleum Ltd. | | | 505,268 | |
| 299,312 | | | SUI Northern Gas Pipeline | | | 73,215 | |
| 78,171 | | | United Bank Ltd. | | | 53,798 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Pakistan | | | 1,754,845 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Philippines — 0.0% | | | | |
| 19,470 | | | Manila Electric Co. | | | 135,178 | |
| 3,393,024 | | | Megaworld Corp. | | | 116,583 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Philippines | | | 251,761 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Poland — 0.6% | | | | |
| 15,769 | | | Asseco Poland SA | | | 296,132 | |
| 74,395 | | | Bank Polska Kasa Opieki SA | | | 3,226,763 | |
| 4,840 | | | Budimex SA | | | 884,705 | |
| 116,414 | | | Cyfrowy Polsat SA * | | | 341,884 | |
| 76 | | | Grupa Kety SA | | | 13,422 | |
| 136,038 | | | Orange Polska SA | | | 278,423 | |
| 604,677 | | | ORLEN SA | | | 9,392,643 | |
| 172,781 | | | Powszechny Zaklad Ubezpieczen SA | | | 2,126,109 | |
| 7,258 | | | Santander Bank Polska SA | | | 1,000,935 | |
| 9,379 | | | XTB SA | | | 113,312 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Poland | | | 17,674,328 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Portugal — 0.2% | | | | |
| 35,155 | | | EDP - Energias de Portugal SA | | | 140,002 | |
| 329,741 | | | Galp Energia SGPS SA | | | 5,188,697 | |
| 152,165 | | | Navigator Co. SA | | | 618,861 | |
| 23,211 | | | REN - Redes Energeticas Nacionais SGPS SA | | | 54,982 | |
| 804,092 | | | Sonae SGPS SA | | | 739,860 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Portugal | | | 6,742,402 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Qatar — 0.0% | | | | |
| 167,402 | | | Industries Qatar QSC | | | 593,622 | |
| 212,279 | | | Ooredoo QPSC | | | 663,216 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Qatar | | | 1,256,838 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Russia — 0.0% | | | | |
| 10,221,010 | | | Alrosa PJSC (e) (f) | | | 79,735 | |
| 376,870,000 | | | Federal Grid Co.-Rosseti PJSC * (e) | | | 4,939 | |
| 214,678 | | | Fix Price Group PLC GDR (e) | | | 5,070 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Russia — continued | | | | |
| 415,363 | | | Gazprom Neft PJSC (e) | | | 36,395 | |
| 4,924,596 | | | Gazprom PJSC * (e) | | | 86,974 | |
| 18,204,300 | | | Inter RAO UES PJSC (e) | | | 8,062 | |
| 88,304 | | | LSR Group PJSC (e) | | | 9,491 | |
| 4 | | | LSR Group PJSC GDR* (e) | | | — | |
| 192,855 | | | LUKOIL PJSC (e) | | | 155,907 | |
| 5,760,219 | | | Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works PJSC * (e) (f) | | | 34,429 | |
| 71,800 | | | Mechel PJSC * (e) (f) | | | 2,159 | |
| 12,797 | | | MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC (e) | | | 20,436 | |
| 8 | | | MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC ADR * (e) | | | 1 | |
| 23,942 | | | Mobile TeleSystems PJSC (e) | | | 761 | |
| 1,472,470 | | | Moscow Exchange MICEX-Rates PJSC (e) | | | 32,082 | |
| 7,545,000 | | | Mosenergo PJSC (e) | | | 2,812 | |
| 191,960 | | | Novatek PJSC (e) | | | 28,301 | |
| 3,493,400 | | | Novolipetsk Steel PJSC * (e) | | | 76,053 | |
| 6,115 | | | PhosAgro PJSC (e) | | | 4,503 | |
| 118 | | | PhosAgro PJSC GDR * (e) (f) | | | 29 | |
| 25,552 | | | Polyus PJSC * (e) (f) | | | 30,766 | |
| 1 | | | Polyus PJSC GDR (Registered) * (e) (f) | | | 1 | |
| 1,493 | | | Ros Agro PLC GDR* (e) | | | 231 | |
| 49,974,140 | | | RusHydro PJSC (e) | | | 4,123 | |
| 8,073,970 | | | Sberbank of Russia PJSC (e) (f) | | | 258,544 | |
| 7,395 | | | Severstal PAO * (e) (f) | | | 1,336 | |
| 261,549 | | | Severstal PAO GDR (Registered) * (e) (f) | | | 47,441 | |
| 29,090 | | | SFI PJSC (e) | | | 4,910 | |
| 27,770,670 | | | Surgutneftegas PJSC (e) | | | 89,230 | |
| 986,916 | | | Tatneft PJSC (e) | | | 77,767 | |
| 725,480 | | | Unipro PJSC * (e) | | | 172 | |
| 55,470 | | | United Co. Rusal International PJSC * (e) | | | 210 | |
| 752,312,000 | | | VTB Bank PJSC * (e) (f) | | | 1,924 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Russia | | | 1,104,794 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Saudi Arabia — 0.1% | | | | |
| 72,398 | | | Almarai Co. JSC | | | 1,136,638 | |
| 188,119 | | | National Industrialization Co. * | | | 661,123 | |
| 276,319 | | | Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Co. * | | | 609,327 | |
| 126,505 | | | Saudi Arabian Oil Co. | | | 1,069,583 | |
| 1,260 | | | Saudi Basic Industries Corp. | | | 26,471 | |
| 35,759 | | | Saudi National Bank | | | 404,120 | |
| 61,597 | | | Saudi Telecom Co. | | | 697,253 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Saudi Arabia | | | 4,604,515 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Singapore — 0.5% | | | | |
| 72,800 | | | Asian Pay Television Trust | | | 4,653 | |
| 102,600 | | | Bumitama Agri Ltd. | | | 48,873 | |
| 937,600 | | | ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd. | | | 942,008 | |
| 28,324 | | | DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 702,301 | |
| 122,400 | | | First Real Estate Investment Trust – (REIT) | | | 22,695 | |
| 331,900 | | | First Resources Ltd. | | | 350,782 | |
| 2,421,600 | | | Golden Agri-Resources Ltd. | | | 476,828 | |
| 116,300 | | | Japfa Ltd. | | | 18,150 | |
| 474,600 | | | Keppel Ltd. | | | 2,559,305 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 74 |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Singapore — continued | | | | |
| 354,700 | | | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. | | | 3,426,016 | |
| 182,200 | | | Sasseur Real Estate Investment Trust – (REIT) | | | 92,106 | |
| 900 | | | Sembcorp Industries Ltd. | | | 3,418 | |
| 76,000 | | | Sheng Siong Group Ltd. | | | 87,613 | |
| 37,800 | | | Silverlake Axis Ltd. | | | 6,466 | |
| 230,000 | | | StarHub Ltd. | | | 194,970 | |
| 36,000 | | | United Overseas Bank Ltd. | | | 749,110 | |
| 23,300 | | | UOL Group Ltd. | | | 102,075 | |
| 40,000 | | | Venture Corp. Ltd. | | | 416,894 | |
| 315,300 | | | Yangzijiang Financial Holding Ltd. | | | 80,989 | |
| 4,214,577 | | | Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd. | | | 5,491,965 | |
| 434,500 | | | Yanlord Land Group Ltd. * | | | 152,053 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Singapore | | | 15,929,270 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | South Africa — 1.1% | | | | |
| 219,756 | | | Absa Group Ltd. | | | 1,876,007 | |
| 41,916 | | | AECI Ltd. | | | 212,437 | |
| 58,543 | | | African Rainbow Minerals Ltd. | | | 514,985 | |
| 137,901 | | | Anglo American Platinum Ltd. | | | 5,304,867 | |
| 11,186 | | | Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd. | | | 114,278 | |
| 1,821 | | | Astral Foods Ltd. * | | | 13,909 | |
| 126,795 | | | AVI Ltd. | | | 591,741 | |
| 38,824 | | | Barloworld Ltd. | | | 136,170 | |
| 166,149 | | | Bidvest Group Ltd. | | | 2,027,643 | |
| 48,700 | | | Clicks Group Ltd. | | | 760,438 | |
| 41,333 | | | Coronation Fund Managers Ltd. | | | 67,311 | |
| 4,800 | | | DRDGOLD Ltd. Sponsored ADR | | | 32,400 | |
| 1,861,366 | | | FirstRand Ltd. | | | 6,297,175 | |
| 134,165 | | | Foschini Group Ltd. | | | 732,723 | |
| 1,181,025 | | | Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. | | | 4,007,899 | |
| 56,609 | | | Investec Ltd. | | | 356,378 | |
| 76,817 | | | Kumba Iron Ore Ltd. | | | 2,150,799 | |
| 31,465 | | | Momentum Metropolitan Holdings | | | 34,185 | |
| 79,452 | | | Motus Holdings Ltd. | | | 383,858 | |
| 175,462 | | | Mr Price Group Ltd. | | | 1,556,006 | |
| 134,840 | | | Nedbank Group Ltd. | | | 1,542,610 | |
| 156,131 | | | Ninety One Ltd. | | | 318,439 | |
| 26,901 | | | Omnia Holdings Ltd. | | | 87,606 | |
| 43,682 | | | Reunert Ltd. | | | 148,471 | |
| 120,430 | | | Sanlam Ltd. | | | 461,699 | |
| 3,420 | | | Santam Ltd. | | | 53,972 | |
| 401,164 | | | Sappi Ltd. | | | 964,745 | |
| 58,863 | | | Shoprite Holdings Ltd. | | | 793,027 | |
| 1,041,334 | | | Sibanye Stillwater Ltd. | | | 1,073,293 | |
| 162,200 | | | Sibanye Stillwater Ltd. ADR | | | 668,264 | |
| 4,013 | | | SPAR Group Ltd. * | | | 20,412 | |
| 37,316 | | | Standard Bank Group Ltd. | | | 393,012 | |
| 61,653 | | | Tiger Brands Ltd. | | | 640,239 | |
| 508,446 | | | Truworths International Ltd. | | | 1,907,244 | |
| 21,065 | | | Vodacom Group Ltd. | | | 103,433 | |
| 94,448 | | | Woolworths Holdings Ltd. | | | 315,924 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total South Africa | | | 36,663,599 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | South Korea — 2.5% | | | | |
| 21,066 | | | ABOV Semiconductor Co. Ltd. | | | 271,238 | |
| 128,884 | | | BNK Financial Group, Inc. | | | 726,718 | |
| 20,292 | | | Cheil Worldwide, Inc. | | | 281,906 | |
| 35,333 | | | Coway Co. Ltd. | | | 1,438,133 | |
| 20,847 | | | Daou Data Corp. | | | 216,010 | |
| 4,151 | | | DB Insurance Co. Ltd. * | | | 308,023 | |
| 196,382 | | | Dongwon Development Co. Ltd. | | | 442,864 | |
| 6,746 | | | F&F Co. Ltd. | | | 366,785 | |
| 55,133 | | | GS Holdings Corp. | | | 1,990,122 | |
| 51,340 | | | Hana Financial Group, Inc. | | | 2,184,409 | |
| 11,389 | | | Handsome Co. Ltd. | | | 163,400 | |
| 38,238 | | | Hankook Tire & Technology Co. Ltd. | | | 1,557,827 | |
| 29,634 | | | HDC Hyundai Development Co-Engineering & Construction | | | 442,522 | |
| 14,213 | | | Hotel Shilla Co. Ltd. | | | 641,485 | |
| 11,984 | | | Hyundai Glovis Co. Ltd. * | | | 1,715,686 | |
| 2,982 | | | Hyundai Home Shopping Network Corp. | | | 104,913 | |
| 2,459 | | | Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co. Ltd. * | | | 58,160 | |
| 9,753 | | | Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd. | | | 460,697 | |
| 31,129 | | | Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd. | | | 5,677,857 | |
| 9,466 | | | Hyundai Motor Co. | | | 1,782,139 | |
| 6,980 | | | INTOPS Co. Ltd. | | | 152,305 | |
| 77,237 | | | JB Financial Group Co. Ltd. | | | 763,373 | |
| 11,138 | | | JYP Entertainment Corp. * | | | 616,454 | |
| 20,520 | | | KB Financial Group, Inc. ADR | | | 971,622 | |
| 1,036 | | | KCC Glass Corp. | | | 31,948 | |
| 166,722 | | | Kia Corp. * | | | 15,613,168 | |
| 129,547 | | | KT&G Corp. | | | 9,048,172 | |
| 23,897 | | | LG Corp. | | | 1,682,086 | |
| 126,332 | | | LG Electronics, Inc. | | | 9,031,187 | |
| 21,475 | | | LOTTE Fine Chemical Co. Ltd. | | | 766,725 | |
| 58,796 | | | Mirae Asset Securities Co. Ltd. * | | | 398,998 | |
| 2,147 | | | NH Investment & Securities Co. Ltd. * | | | 18,957 | |
| 5,519 | | | Orion Corp. | | | 384,930 | |
| 10,064 | | | Pearl Abyss Corp. * | | | 229,380 | |
| 81,964 | | | POSCO Holdings, Inc. Sponsored ADR | | | 6,625,150 | |
| 539 | | | S-1 Corp. | | | 23,492 | |
| 83,084 | | | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 4,585,645 | |
| 789 | | | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. GDR (a) | | | 1,074,409 | |
| 6,109 | | | Samsung Securities Co. Ltd. | | | 190,925 | |
| 51,344 | | | SK Networks Co. Ltd. * | | | 252,861 | |
| 54,287 | | | SK Square Co. Ltd. * | | | 2,848,583 | |
| 481 | | | SNT Motiv Co. Ltd. | | | 16,068 | |
| 6,596 | | | TKG Huchems Co. Ltd. | | | 99,362 | |
| 250,205 | | | Woori Financial Group, Inc. | | | 2,803,513 | |
| 16,763 | | | Youngone Corp. * | | | 553,552 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total South Korea | | | 79,613,759 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Spain — 1.9% | | | | |
| 236,182 | | | Acerinox SA | | | 2,593,355 | |
| 2,769 | | | ACS Actividades de Construccion y Servicios SA | | | 113,870 | |
| 57,046 | | | Amadeus IT Group SA (a) | | | 3,374,775 | |
| | | | |
75 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Spain — continued | | | | |
| 5,951 | | | Applus Services SA (a) | | | 73,313 | |
| 53,381 | | | Atresmedia Corp. de Medios de Comunicacion SA | | | 218,696 | |
| 1,713,114 | | | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA | | | 17,087,079 | |
| 5,923,981 | | | Banco de Sabadell SA | | | 7,704,599 | |
| 2,875,421 | | | Banco Santander SA | | | 11,983,274 | |
| 5,871 | | | Cia de Distribucion Integral Logista Holdings SA | | | 157,832 | |
| 1,514 | | | Faes Farma SA | | | 4,909 | |
| 8,882 | | | Iberdrola SA (a) | | | 102,011 | |
| 193,432 | | | Industria de Diseno Textil SA (a) | | | 8,605,417 | |
| 277,549 | | | Mapfre SA | | | 589,211 | |
| 84,757 | | | Prosegur Compania de Seguridad SA (a) | | | 162,348 | |
| 615,027 | | | Repsol SA | | | 9,769,740 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Spain | | | 62,540,429 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Sweden — 0.9% | | | | |
| 19,525 | | | AcadeMedia AB | | | 89,279 | |
| 39,848 | | | Alleima AB | | | 262,050 | |
| 29,509 | | | Betsson AB – Class B (a) | | | 291,776 | |
| 101,786 | | | Boliden AB | | | 2,579,705 | |
| 72,474 | | | Fabege AB | | | 592,865 | |
| 616,587 | | | Fastighets AB Balder – B Shares* | | | 3,834,816 | |
| 16,298 | | | Investor AB – A Shares (a) | | | 404,409 | |
| 394,936 | | | Investor AB – B Shares (a) | | | 9,936,296 | |
| 12,473 | | | NCC AB – Class B | | | 168,895 | |
| 21,700 | | | Peab AB – Class B | | | 119,707 | |
| 34,455 | | | Securitas AB – B Shares (a) | | | 370,613 | |
| 92,394 | | | Skanska AB – B Shares | | | 1,705,172 | |
| 189,379 | | | SSAB AB – A Shares | | | 1,481,035 | |
| 428,168 | | | Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson – B Shares | | | 2,324,954 | |
| 21,293 | | | Volvo AB – A Shares | | | 594,146 | |
| 94,718 | | | Volvo AB – B Shares (a) | | | 2,609,815 | |
| 90,707 | | | Volvo Car AB – Class B* | | | 331,682 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Sweden | | | 27,697,215 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Switzerland — 1.2% | | | | |
| 225,941 | | | Adecco Group AG (Registered) (a) | | | 9,057,406 | |
| 14,374 | | | Holcim AG | | | 1,173,199 | |
| 13,684 | | | Logitech International SA (Registered) (c) | | | 1,210,848 | |
| 2,299 | | | Logitech International SA (Registered) (c) | | | 201,898 | |
| 6,653 | | | Mobilezone Holding AG | | | 103,078 | |
| 25,698 | | | Novartis AG (Registered) | | | 2,592,864 | |
| 47,490 | | | Novartis AG Sponsored ADR | | | 4,795,065 | |
| 1,655 | | | Roche Holding AG | | | 457,514 | |
| 62,349 | | | Roche Holding AG – Genusschein | | | 16,301,834 | |
| 19,469 | | | Sandoz Group AG ADR* | | | 604,902 | |
| 8,338 | | | Sandoz Group AG * | | | 257,919 | |
| 1,007 | | | Swatch Group AG * | | | 237,738 | |
| 1,406 | | | Swisscom AG (Registered) (a) | | | 803,637 | |
| 2,308 | | | u-blox Holding AG | | | 219,926 | |
| 18,116 | | | UBS Group AG (Registered) (a) (c) | | | 517,244 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Switzerland — continued | | | | |
| 39,480 | | | UBS Group AG (Registered) (a) (c) | | | 1,123,206 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Switzerland | | | 39,658,278 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Taiwan — 3.5% | | | | |
| 1,898 | | | Advantech Co. Ltd. | | | 23,425 | |
| 607,788 | | | ASE Technology Holding Co. Ltd. ADR | | | 5,919,855 | |
| 30,000 | | | Asia Cement Corp. | | | 38,402 | |
| 173,799 | | | Asustek Computer, Inc. | | | 2,504,210 | |
| 969,000 | | | Catcher Technology Co. Ltd. | | | 6,037,466 | |
| 139,490 | | | Chicony Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 828,055 | |
| 355,000 | | | Chipbond Technology Corp. | | | 797,503 | |
| 146,000 | | | ChipMOS Technologies, Inc. | | | 203,796 | |
| 82,540 | | | Chong Hong Construction Co. Ltd. | | | 203,957 | |
| 2,378,000 | | | Compal Electronics, Inc. | | | 2,746,033 | |
| 137,080 | | | Coretronic Corp. | | | 308,339 | |
| 11,000 | | | Dynapack International Technology Corp. | | | 28,292 | |
| 141,000 | | | Elitegroup Computer Systems Co. Ltd. | | | 142,982 | |
| 1,915,000 | | | Evergreen Marine Corp. Taiwan Ltd. | | | 10,032,130 | |
| 33,000 | | | Everlight Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 52,205 | |
| 255,000 | | | Farglory Land Development Co. Ltd. | | | 453,395 | |
| 14,000 | | | First Financial Holding Co. Ltd. | | | 12,008 | |
| 118,709 | | | FLEXium Interconnect, Inc. | | | 324,387 | |
| 35,000 | | | Formosa Advanced Technologies Co. Ltd. | | | 40,433 | |
| 497,000 | | | Foxconn Technology Co. Ltd. | | | 781,835 | |
| 8,000 | | | Fusheng Precision Co. Ltd. | | | 57,008 | |
| 69,000 | | | Giant Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 445,913 | |
| 34,000 | | | Global Brands Manufacture Ltd. | | | 70,256 | |
| 4,000 | | | Global Mixed Mode Technology, Inc. | | | 32,871 | |
| 337,000 | | | Grand Pacific Petrochemical | | | 150,912 | |
| 6,000 | | | Greatek Electronics, Inc. | | | 11,358 | |
| 34,000 | | | Hannstar Board Corp. | | | 60,920 | |
| 3,703,406 | | | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | | | 12,074,865 | |
| 191,000 | | | Huaku Development Co. Ltd. | | | 597,080 | |
| 22,279 | | | Innodisk Corp. | | | 215,452 | |
| 161,000 | | | King’s Town Bank Co. Ltd. | | | 227,493 | |
| 148,000 | | | Kung Long Batteries Industrial Co. Ltd. | | | 620,358 | |
| 28,000 | | | Largan Precision Co. Ltd. | | | 2,297,943 | |
| 230,000 | | | Lite-On Technology Corp. ADR | | | 798,021 | |
| 304,000 | | | MediaTek, Inc. | | | 10,970,239 | |
| 510,000 | | | Micro-Star International Co. Ltd. | | | 3,086,303 | |
| 570,000 | | | Mitac Holdings Corp. | | | 763,293 | |
| 46,000 | | | momo.com, Inc. | | | 646,863 | |
| 295,502 | | | Nantex Industry Co. Ltd. | | | 330,554 | |
| 4,000 | | | Nien Made Enterprise Co. Ltd. | | | 46,825 | |
| 382,000 | | | Novatek Microelectronics Corp. | | | 7,270,739 | |
| 159,000 | | | Pegatron Corp. | | | 430,534 | |
| 5,000 | | | Pixart Imaging, Inc. | | | 27,085 | |
| 900,566 | | | Pou Chen Corp. | | | 870,019 | |
| 363,000 | | | Primax Electronics Ltd. | | | 836,395 | |
| 587,263 | | | Radiant Opto-Electronics Corp. | | | 2,742,417 | |
| 5,000 | | | Raydium Semiconductor Corp. | | | 70,813 | |
| 41,000 | | | Realtek Semiconductor Corp. | | | 738,945 | |
| 165,000 | | | Ruentex Industries Ltd. | | | 309,284 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 76 |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Taiwan — continued | | | | |
| 141,280 | | | Shin Zu Shing Co. Ltd. | | | 755,681 | |
| 128,000 | | | Shinkong Insurance Co. Ltd. | | | 281,142 | |
| 5,000 | | | Sigurd Microelectronics Corp. | | | 11,139 | |
| 13,800 | | | Silicon Motion Technology Corp. ADR (g) | | | 976,902 | |
| 106,000 | | | Simplo Technology Co. Ltd. | | | 1,430,963 | |
| 5,300 | | | Sporton International, Inc. | | | 39,470 | |
| 55,000 | | | T3EX Global Holdings Corp. | | | 160,332 | |
| 66,000 | | | TaiDoc Technology Corp. | | | 331,836 | |
| 25,000 | | | Taiwan Fertilizer Co. Ltd. | | | 52,698 | |
| 14,000 | | | Taiwan Hon Chuan Enterprise Co. Ltd. | | | 64,426 | |
| 286,000 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 6,267,551 | |
| 113,252 | | | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Sponsored ADR (b) | | | 14,572,135 | |
| 38,000 | | | Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp. | | | 118,066 | |
| 8,000 | | | Test Research, Inc. | | | 18,474 | |
| 8,000 | | | Topkey Corp. | | | 47,385 | |
| 311,000 | | | Transcend Information, Inc. | | | 787,438 | |
| 141,000 | | | Tripod Technology Corp. | | | 929,623 | |
| 23,000 | | | Tung Ho Steel Enterprise Corp. | | | 56,228 | |
| 34,000 | | | TXC Corp. | | | 107,458 | |
| 2,000 | | | United Integrated Services Co. Ltd. | | | 18,565 | |
| 465,400 | | | Wan Hai Lines Ltd. | | | 741,390 | |
| 161,000 | | | WPG Holdings Ltd. | | | 472,713 | |
| 3,242,000 | | | Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. | | | 5,114,855 | |
| 2,325,365 | | | Yuanta Financial Holding Co. Ltd. | | | 2,020,793 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Taiwan | | | 113,656,729 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Thailand — 0.6% | | | | |
| 4,126,200 | | | AP Thailand PCL NVDR | | | 1,208,977 | |
| 957,000 | | | Bangkok Bank PCL NVDR | | | 3,815,993 | |
| 412,100 | | | Berli Jucker PCL NVDR | | | 278,065 | |
| 226,000 | | | GFPT PCL NVDR | | | 74,929 | |
| 751,100 | | | Kasikornbank PCL NVDR | | | 2,577,487 | |
| 15,491,400 | | | Krung Thai Bank PCL NVDR | | | 6,952,647 | |
| 410,000 | | | Osotspa PCL NVDR | | | 232,065 | |
| 565,380 | | | Pruksa Holding PCL NVDR | | | 194,201 | |
| 159,808 | | | Pruksa Holding PCL (Foreign Registered) | | | 54,892 | |
| 575,300 | | | PTT Exploration & Production PCL NVDR | | | 2,415,881 | |
| 231,400 | | | PTT PCL NVDR | | | 220,866 | |
| 5,559,900 | | | Sansiri PCL NVDR | | | 285,486 | |
| 263,900 | | | SCB X PCL NVDR | | | 828,890 | |
| 207,800 | | | Somboon Advance Technology PCL NVDR | | | 107,884 | |
| 785,800 | | | Sri Trang Agro-Industry PCL NVDR | | | 422,867 | |
| 620,600 | | | Supalai PCL NVDR | | | 363,366 | |
| 272,400 | | | Thai Oil PCL NVDR | | | 425,287 | |
| 208,230 | | | Thai Vegetable Oil PCL NVDR | | | 122,117 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Thailand | | | 20,581,900 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Turkey — 0.6% | | | | |
| 19,312 | | | AG Anadolu Grubu Holding AS | | | 157,798 | |
| 2,371,854 | | | Akbank TAS | | | 3,152,196 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Turkey — continued | | | | |
| 1,819,781 | | | Aselsan Elektronik Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS | | | 3,492,189 | |
| 291,649 | | | Dogan Sirketler Grubu Holding AS | | | 126,378 | |
| 101,695 | | | Dogus Otomotiv Servis ve Ticaret AS | | | 870,324 | |
| 1,015,614 | | | Hektas Ticaret TAS * | | | 621,111 | |
| 711,708 | | | KOC Holding AS | | | 3,830,260 | |
| 881,980 | | | Koza Altin Isletmeleri AS | | | 646,698 | |
| 144,795 | | | Mavi Giyim Sanayi Ve Ticaret AS – Class B | | | 658,048 | |
| 196,956 | | | Tekfen Holding AS | | | 296,081 | |
| 50,499 | | | Turk Hava Yollari AO * | | | 455,201 | |
| 534,220 | | | Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari AS | | | 874,465 | |
| 541,435 | | | Vestel Beyaz Esya Sanayi ve Ticaret AS | | | 377,735 | |
| 3,838,959 | | | Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS | | | 2,833,096 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Turkey | | | 18,391,580 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Ukraine — 0.0% | | | | |
| 36,516 | | | Kernel Holding SA * | | | 118,869 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Arab Emirates — 0.1% | | | | |
| 462,467 | | | Emirates NBD Bank PJSC | | | 2,302,422 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Kingdom — 4.7% | | | | |
| 578,165 | | | 3i Group PLC | | | 18,063,641 | |
| 171,813 | | | abrdn PLC | | | 342,147 | |
| 77,435 | | | Balfour Beatty PLC | | | 332,543 | |
| 16,420 | | | Bank of Georgia Group PLC | | | 976,461 | |
| 767,337 | | | Barratt Developments PLC | | | 4,527,368 | |
| 70,031 | | | Bellway PLC | | | 2,388,622 | |
| 106,950 | | | Berkeley Group Holdings PLC | | | 6,283,644 | |
| 950,120 | | | BP PLC | | | 5,520,257 | |
| 155,222 | | | British American Tobacco PLC (a) | | | 4,611,862 | |
| 133,168 | | | British American Tobacco PLC Sponsored ADR (a) | | | 3,980,392 | |
| 6,733,690 | | | BT Group PLC | | | 8,888,279 | |
| 268,499 | | | Centamin PLC | | | 306,239 | |
| 166,231 | | | Coca-Cola HBC AG | | | 5,181,965 | |
| 182,376 | | | Compass Group PLC (a) | | | 5,004,143 | |
| 14,742 | | | Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC | | | 39,458 | |
| 8,711 | | | Dunelm Group PLC | | | 126,985 | |
| 30,601 | | | Evraz PLC * (e) | | | 791 | |
| 354,960 | | | Ferrexpo PLC * | | | 323,320 | |
| 1,274,014 | | | Glencore PLC | | | 6,056,824 | |
| 52,094 | | | GSK PLC | | | 1,089,725 | |
| 110,686 | | | GSK PLC Sponsored ADR | | | 4,637,743 | |
| 16,686 | | | Halfords Group PLC | | | 32,018 | |
| 305,684 | | | Harbour Energy PLC | | | 976,526 | |
| 948,217 | | | HSBC Holdings PLC | | | 7,380,702 | |
| 75,993 | | | HSBC Holdings PLC Sponsored ADR | | | 2,977,406 | |
| 165,803 | | | IG Group Holdings PLC | | | 1,463,526 | |
| 85,132 | | | Imperial Brands PLC | | | 1,833,939 | |
| 27,836 | | | International Personal Finance PLC | | | 39,508 | |
| 64,947 | | | Investec PLC | | | 406,499 | |
| 1,264,906 | | | ITV PLC | | | 895,039 | |
| 749,480 | | | J Sainsbury PLC | | | 2,365,977 | |
| | | | |
77 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
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| 11,440 | | | Keller Group PLC | | | 125,147 | |
| 1,577,959 | | | Kingfisher PLC | | | 4,679,587 | |
| 428,347 | | | Liberty Global Ltd. – Class A* | | | 7,496,072 | |
| 68,000 | | | Lifezone Holdings Ltd. * | | | 345,440 | |
| 3,529,945 | | | Lloyds Banking Group PLC | | | 2,087,164 | |
| 192,029 | | | Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC | | | 594,007 | |
| 24,570 | | | Morgan Sindall Group PLC | | | 730,530 | |
| 598,863 | | | NatWest Group PLC | | | 1,810,721 | |
| 228,099 | | | OSB Group PLC | | | 1,202,214 | |
| 45,981 | | | Paragon Banking Group PLC | | | 373,438 | |
| 122,710 | | | Persimmon PLC | | | 2,114,714 | |
| 76,599 | | | Plus500 Ltd. | | | 1,645,348 | |
| 91,595 | | | Premier Foods PLC | | | 159,632 | |
| 48,441 | | | Reach PLC | | | 36,176 | |
| 129,085 | | | Redde Northgate PLC | | | 563,651 | |
| 209,526 | | | Redrow PLC | | | 1,690,761 | |
| 9,560 | | | RELX PLC (a) | | | 418,616 | |
| 28,364 | | | Rio Tinto PLC | | | 1,819,560 | |
| 15,247 | | | Sage Group PLC (a) | | | 240,180 | |
| 31,093 | | | Serica Energy PLC | | | 68,167 | |
| 270,736 | | | Shell PLC | | | 8,373,813 | |
| 30,469 | | | Shell PLC ADR | | | 1,914,367 | |
| 54,292 | | | Standard Chartered PLC | | | 459,037 | |
| 1,515,480 | | | Taylor Wimpey PLC | | | 2,641,095 | |
| 10,766 | | | TBC Bank Group PLC | | | 402,282 | |
| 207,293 | | | Tesco PLC | | | 731,129 | |
| 73,243 | | | Unilever PLC Sponsored ADR (a) | | | 3,586,710 | |
| 63,851 | | | Vesuvius PLC | | | 390,498 | |
| 2,347,544 | | | Vodafone Group PLC (a) | | | 2,062,101 | |
| 750,684 | | | Vodafone Group PLC Sponsored ADR (a) | | | 6,711,115 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United Kingdom | | | 152,526,821 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United States — 23.3% | | | | |
| 76,864 | | | 3M Co. (a) (b) | | | 7,080,712 | |
| 7,537 | | | Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. (b) | | | 563,165 | |
| 3,210 | | | Adtalem Global Education, Inc. * (b) | | | 158,895 | |
| 3,174 | | | Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (b) | | | 214,372 | |
| 1,000 | | | Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (b) | | | 163,240 | |
| 45,998 | | | Aemetis, Inc. * (b) | | | 166,973 | |
| 4,559 | | | Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. | | | 712,617 | |
| 16,850 | | | AGCO Corp. (b) | | | 1,848,445 | |
| 5,124 | | | Akamai Technologies, Inc. * (b) | | | 568,354 | |
| 599,579 | | | Albertsons Cos., Inc. – Class A | | | 12,159,462 | |
| 3,480 | | | Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. | | | 262,148 | |
| 191,825 | | | Ally Financial, Inc. | | | 7,095,607 | |
| 83,389 | | | Alphabet, Inc. – Class A* (a) | | | 11,546,041 | |
| 39,729 | | | Alphabet, Inc. – Class C* (a) (b) | | | 5,553,320 | |
| 81,993 | | | Ameresco, Inc. – Class A* (b) | | | 1,718,573 | |
| 41,703 | | | American Express Co. (a) (b) | | | 9,150,472 | |
| 34,627 | | | Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (b) | | | 1,839,040 | |
| 101,400 | | | Array Technologies, Inc. * (b) | | | 1,383,096 | |
| 7,876 | | | Arrow Electronics, Inc. * (b) | | | 925,430 | |
| 4,837 | | | Aspen Technology, Inc. * (b) | | | 937,846 | |
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| 2,579 | | | Atkore, Inc. (b) | | | 436,883 | |
| 2,897 | | | AutoNation, Inc. * (b) | | | 433,971 | |
| 7,660 | | | Avnet, Inc. (b) | | | 356,879 | |
| 62,474 | | | Axonics, Inc. * (a) | | | 4,244,484 | |
| 165,151 | | | Bank of America Corp. (a) (b) | | | 5,701,013 | |
| 33,377 | | | Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (a) (b) | | | 1,872,116 | |
| 25,784 | | | Best Buy Co., Inc. (b) | | | 2,085,410 | |
| 17,481 | | | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. – Class A* (b) | | | 5,696,708 | |
| 1,487 | | | Booking Holdings, Inc. * (b) | | | 5,158,150 | |
| 251,573 | | | BorgWarner, Inc. | | | 7,831,468 | |
| 56,382 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 2,861,387 | |
| 5,806 | | | Brunswick Corp. (b) | | | 507,444 | |
| 35,662 | | | Builders FirstSource, Inc. * | | | 6,960,509 | |
| 1,757 | | | Bunge Global SA (a) (b) | | | 165,808 | |
| 42,400 | | | California Resources Corp. | | | 2,212,008 | |
| 63,748 | | | Capital One Financial Corp. (a) (b) | | | 8,772,362 | |
| 35,611 | | | CarMax, Inc. * (b) | | | 2,813,269 | |
| 3,800 | | | Carter’s, Inc. (b) | | | 307,610 | |
| 10,396 | | | CBRE Group, Inc. – Class A* (a) | | | 955,288 | |
| 74,417 | | | Centene Corp. * (a) (b) | | | 5,836,525 | |
| 70,630 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | | 5,846,751 | |
| 56,254 | | | Chevron Corp. (b) | | | 8,551,171 | |
| 8,764 | | | Cigna Group (a) | | | 2,945,931 | |
| 182,439 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. (a) (b) | | | 8,824,574 | |
| 174,827 | | | Citigroup, Inc. (a) | | | 9,701,150 | |
| 287,441 | | | Clean Energy Fuels Corp. * (b) | | | 847,951 | |
| 283,447 | | | Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. * | | | 5,895,698 | |
| 99,217 | | | Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. – Class A (a) (b) | | | 7,840,127 | |
| 245,838 | | | Comcast Corp. – Class A (a) | | | 10,534,158 | |
| 5,668 | | | Commercial Metals Co. | | | 306,072 | |
| 41,800 | | | ConocoPhillips (b) | | | 4,704,172 | |
| 31,600 | | | Corteva, Inc. (b) | | | 1,691,232 | |
| 3,760 | | | Crocs, Inc. * | | | 459,660 | |
| 6,434 | | | Cummins, Inc. (a) | | | 1,728,237 | |
| 110,600 | | | CVS Health Corp. (b) | | | 8,225,322 | |
| 223,009 | | | Darling Ingredients, Inc. * (b) | | | 9,435,511 | |
| 1,300 | | | Deere & Co. (a) (b) | | | 474,565 | |
| 12,906 | | | Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (b) | | | 2,295,848 | |
| 68,953 | | | Discover Financial Services (a) | | | 8,322,627 | |
| 24,213 | | | DR Horton, Inc. (b) | | | 3,618,391 | |
| 19,450 | | | Dropbox, Inc. – Class A* (b) | | | 465,828 | |
| 167,391 | | | eBay, Inc. (a) (b) | | | 7,914,247 | |
| 5,973 | | | Elevance Health, Inc. (a) | | | 2,993,966 | |
| 1,583 | | | Encore Wire Corp. (b) | | | 381,503 | |
| 9,200 | | | Enphase Energy, Inc. * (b) | | | 1,168,492 | |
| 50,074 | | | EOG Resources, Inc. (b) | | | 5,731,470 | |
| 63,558 | | | Etsy, Inc. * (b) | | | 4,556,473 | |
| 39,654 | | | Expedia Group, Inc. * (a) | | | 5,425,460 | |
| 62,315 | | | Exxon Mobil Corp. (b) | | | 6,513,164 | |
| 14,604 | | | F5, Inc. * (b) | | | 2,734,161 | |
| 3,670 | | | Federated Hermes, Inc. | | | 129,294 | |
| 94,969 | | | Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (b) | | | 4,803,532 | |
| 582 | | | First Horizon Corp. | | | 8,206 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 78 |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
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| 9,900 | | | First Solar, Inc. * (b) | | | 1,523,511 | |
| 8,610 | | | FMC Corp. (b) | | | 485,518 | |
| 8,677 | | | Foot Locker, Inc. | | | 298,749 | |
| 669,804 | | | Ford Motor Co. (a) (b) | | | 8,332,362 | |
| 182,100 | | | Fox Corp. – Class B (a) | | | 4,985,898 | |
| 205,303 | | | Franklin Resources, Inc. (b) | | | 5,635,567 | |
| 53,500 | | | Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. (b) | | | 2,022,835 | |
| 2,474 | | | Garmin Ltd. (b) | | | 339,804 | |
| 201,500 | | | GCI Liberty, Inc. * (b) (d) | | | — | |
| 13,315 | | | GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc. (b) | | | 1,215,393 | |
| 12,907 | | | General Electric Co. (a) | | | 2,024,979 | |
| 19,299 | | | General Mills, Inc. (b) | | | 1,238,610 | |
| 204,253 | | | General Motors Co. (a) | | | 8,370,288 | |
| 9,028 | | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (a) | | | 3,512,343 | |
| 408,136 | | | GrafTech International Ltd. (b) | | | 718,319 | |
| 285 | | | Graham Holdings Co. – Class B (b) | | | 200,164 | |
| 167,259 | | | Green Plains, Inc. * (b) | | | 3,562,617 | |
| 1,720 | | | Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (b) | | | 465,518 | |
| 4,600 | | | Gulfport Energy Corp. * | | | 653,154 | |
| 20,087 | | | H&R Block, Inc. (b) | | | 983,259 | |
| 542 | | | Harley-Davidson, Inc. | | | 19,658 | |
| 16,601 | | | Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (a) | | | 1,591,040 | |
| 2,217 | | | Henry Schein, Inc. * (b) | | | 169,534 | |
| 14,123 | | | Hess Corp. | | | 2,058,427 | |
| 378,814 | | | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (b) | | | 5,769,337 | |
| 19,478 | | | Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 3,979,745 | |
| 1,800 | | | HNI Corp. (a) (b) | | | 80,658 | |
| 266,363 | | | HP, Inc. (a) (b) | | | 7,546,064 | |
| 4,160 | | | Humana, Inc. (a) | | | 1,457,331 | |
| 8,878 | | | Huntsman Corp. | | | 227,277 | |
| 26,762 | | | Illumina, Inc. * (b) | | | 3,742,130 | |
| 92,993 | | | Incyte Corp. * (b) | | | 5,427,072 | |
| 222,975 | | | Intel Corp. (b) | | | 9,599,074 | |
| 40,082 | | | Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (a) | | | 5,548,150 | |
| 58,351 | | | International Business Machines Corp. (b) | | | 10,796,686 | |
| 56,601 | | | Invesco Ltd. | | | 872,221 | |
| 8,083 | | | Jackson Financial, Inc. – Class A (b) | | | 444,969 | |
| 26,360 | | | Janus Henderson Group PLC | | | 821,378 | |
| 32,570 | | | Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC * (b) | | | 3,872,573 | |
| 30,818 | | | Johnson & Johnson (a) (b) | | | 4,973,409 | |
| 43,336 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. (a) | | | 8,063,096 | |
| 18,879 | | | Karuna Therapeutics, Inc. * | | | 5,927,440 | |
| 17,997 | | | Keysight Technologies, Inc. * (b) | | | 2,776,937 | |
| 307,952 | | | Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 5,355,285 | |
| 15,558 | | | Kohl’s Corp. (b) | | | 433,601 | |
| 1,359,351 | | | Kosmos Energy Ltd. * (b) | | | 8,346,415 | |
| 205,780 | | | Kraft Heinz Co. (a) | | | 7,259,918 | |
| 75,567 | | | Kroger Co. (a) (b) | | | 3,748,879 | |
| 2,186 | | | Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (b) | | | 471,804 | |
| 4,610 | | | Lam Research Corp. (b) | | | 4,325,333 | |
| 79,806 | | | Las Vegas Sands Corp. (a) | | | 4,351,023 | |
| 2,129 | | | La-Z-Boy, Inc. (b) | | | 80,881 | |
| 7,013 | | | Lear Corp. | | | 963,236 | |
| 22,466 | | | Lennar Corp. – Class A (b) | | | 3,561,086 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| 125,594 | | | Liberty Broadband Corp. – Class C* (b) | | | 7,558,247 | |
| 15,000 | | | Liberty Energy, Inc. (b) | | | 320,700 | |
| 41,543 | | | Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One – Class A* | | | 2,723,144 | |
| 14,089 | | | LyondellBasell Industries NV – Class A | | | 1,412,845 | |
| 10,300 | | | M&T Bank Corp. (b) | | | 1,439,322 | |
| 47,437 | | | Macy’s, Inc. (b) | | | 827,301 | |
| 9,205 | | | ManpowerGroup, Inc. (a) | | | 664,233 | |
| 22,800 | | | Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 552,900 | |
| 10,305 | | | Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 1,743,915 | |
| 2,629 | | | Markel Group, Inc. * (b) | | | 3,923,730 | |
| 159,986 | | | Match Group, Inc. * (b) | | | 5,765,895 | |
| 511 | | | Matson, Inc. (b) | | | 56,747 | |
| 51,148 | | | McGrath RentCorp (b) | | | 6,366,903 | |
| 23,111 | | | Medtronic PLC (a) (b) | | | 1,926,533 | |
| 26,354 | | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 3,350,911 | |
| 34,294 | | | Meta Platforms, Inc. – Class A (a) | | | 16,808,518 | |
| 53,590 | | | MGIC Investment Corp. | | | 1,065,905 | |
| 49,741 | | | Micron Technology, Inc. (b) | | | 4,507,032 | |
| 51,321 | | | Moderna, Inc. * (b) | | | 4,733,849 | |
| 10,217 | | | Molson Coors Beverage Co. – Class B (b) | | | 637,745 | |
| 51,665 | | | Mosaic Co. | | | 1,609,881 | |
| 8,500 | | | Northern Oil & Gas, Inc. (b) | | | 303,705 | |
| 41,559 | | | Nucor Corp. (b) | | | 7,991,796 | |
| 76,351 | | | ON Semiconductor Corp. * (b) | | | 6,025,621 | |
| 2,043 | | | OneMain Holdings, Inc. (b) | | | 96,491 | |
| 3,821 | | | Oracle Corp. (a) | | | 426,729 | |
| 24,890 | | | Otis Worldwide Corp. (b) | | | 2,372,017 | |
| 124,854 | | | Ovintiv, Inc. | | | 6,169,036 | |
| 4,748 | | | Owens Corning | | | 711,155 | |
| 68,302 | | | PACCAR, Inc. (a) | | | 7,574,009 | |
| 396,226 | | | Paramount Global – Class B (b) | | | 4,374,335 | |
| 132,966 | | | PayPal Holdings, Inc. * (a) (b) | | | 8,023,168 | |
| 755,227 | | | Pershing Square Tontine Holdings Ltd. * (e) | | | 1 | |
| 336,977 | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | 8,950,109 | |
| 4,235 | | | Phillips 66 (b) | | | 603,530 | |
| 77,278 | | | Physicians Realty Trust REIT (a) | | | 867,832 | |
| 85,524 | | | Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | | 20,114,392 | |
| 23,100 | | | PotlatchDeltic Corp. – (REIT) (b) | | | 1,044,351 | |
| 14,007 | | | Premier, Inc. – Class A (a) | | | 292,186 | |
| 24,700 | | | ProPetro Holding Corp. * | | | 182,780 | |
| 34,227 | | | PulteGroup, Inc. (b) | | | 3,709,522 | |
| 5,292 | | | PVH Corp. | | | 723,258 | |
| 68,761 | | | QUALCOMM, Inc. (b) | | | 10,849,798 | |
| 35,297 | | | Radian Group, Inc. | | | 1,028,555 | |
| 9,430 | | | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. * | | | 9,110,229 | |
| 1,493 | | | Signet Jewelers Ltd. (b) | | | 151,928 | |
| 57,706 | | | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (b) | | | 6,054,514 | |
| 5,833 | | | SLM Corp. (b) | | | 121,501 | |
| 68,725 | | | SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. * (b) | | | 4,616,258 | |
| 803,545 | | | Southwestern Energy Co. * | | | 5,600,709 | |
| 102,846 | | | Sovos Brands, Inc. * | | | 2,343,860 | |
| 88,345 | | | SP Plus Corp. * (a) | | | 4,541,816 | |
| 41,074 | | | Splunk, Inc. * (a) | | | 6,416,580 | |
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79 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
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| 18,259 | | | State Street Corp. (a) (b) | | | 1,346,236 | |
| 61,343 | | | Steel Dynamics, Inc. (b) | | | 8,208,920 | |
| 2,933 | | | Stewart Information Services Corp. | | | 184,720 | |
| 235,283 | | | Sunrun, Inc. * (b) | | | 2,832,807 | |
| 189,841 | | | Synchrony Financial (b) | | | 7,840,433 | |
| 12,848 | | | T Rowe Price Group, Inc. (a) | | | 1,456,321 | |
| 29,100 | | | Talos Energy, Inc. * (b) | | | 383,829 | |
| 27,475 | | | Tapestry, Inc. (b) | | | 1,305,887 | |
| 13,994 | | | TE Connectivity Ltd. (a) | | | 2,008,979 | |
| 19,082 | | | Texas Instruments, Inc. (b) | | | 3,192,991 | |
| 95,021 | | | Textainer Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 4,741,548 | |
| 11,727 | | | Textron, Inc. (b) | | | 1,044,524 | |
| 2,490 | | | Timken Co. (b) | | | 209,135 | |
| 5,869 | | | TRU TAJ Liquidation Unit Trust / TRU TAJ Finance, Inc. * (e) | | | 59 | |
| 160,204 | | | TRU Taj LLC / TRU Taj Finance, Inc. * (e) | | | 320,408 | |
| 109,926 | | | Tyson Foods, Inc. – Class A (a) | | | 5,962,386 | |
| 73,900 | | | U.S. Bancorp (b) | | | 3,100,844 | |
| 163,610 | | | U.S. Steel Corp. (b) | | | 7,745,297 | |
| 2,534 | | | UFP Industries, Inc. | | | 290,472 | |
| 952 | | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (b) | | | 469,907 | |
| 2,872 | | | Universal Corp. (b) | | | 137,885 | |
| 2,096 | | | Universal Health Services, Inc. – Class B (a) | | | 350,158 | |
| 17,261 | | | Unum Group | | | 853,556 | |
| 12,909 | | | Valero Energy Corp. | | | 1,826,107 | |
| 600 | | | Valmont Industries, Inc. (b) | | | 127,158 | |
| 1,800 | | | Veralto Corp. (a) (b) | | | 155,556 | |
| 262,549 | | | Verizon Communications, Inc. (a) (b) | | | 10,507,211 | |
| 247,930 | | | VF Corp. (b) | | | 4,051,176 | |
| 597,451 | | | Viatris, Inc. (b) | | | 7,390,469 | |
| 7,200 | | | Vitesse Energy, Inc. (b) | | | 163,656 | |
| 289,079 | | | Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (b) | | | 6,145,820 | |
| 93,247 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. (b) | | | 5,183,601 | |
| 46,807 | | | Western Union Co. (b) | | | 627,682 | |
| 19,607 | | | Westlake Corp. (b) | | | 2,719,687 | |
| 2,141 | | | Westmoreland Mining Holdings * (d) | | | 2,676 | |
| 187,595 | | | Westrock Co. | | | 8,496,178 | |
| 3,558 | | | Whirlpool Corp. (b) | | | 382,094 | |
| 909 | | | Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (a) | | | 214,097 | |
| 92,151 | | | Zoom Video Communications, Inc. – Class A* (a) (b) | | | 6,517,840 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 753,448,936 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Vietnam — 0.2% | | | | |
| 211,299 | | | Duc Giang Chemicals JSC | | | 960,670 | |
| 172,400 | | | PetroVietNam Ca Mau Fertilizer JSC | | | 236,491 | |
| 4,800 | | | PetroVietnam Gas JSC | | | 15,093 | |
| 92,900 | | | PetroVietnam Technical Services Corp. | | | 138,562 | |
| 142,800 | | | Sai Gon-Ha Noi Securities JSC * | | | 102,603 | |
| 1,257,200 | | | SSI Securities Corp. | | | 1,892,114 | |
| 288,000 | | | Vietnam Dairy Products JSC | | | 841,847 | |
| 312,203 | | | Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry & Trade * | | | 451,238 | |
| 63,000 | | | VIX Securities JSC | | | 46,985 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Vietnam — continued | | | | |
| 2,202,100 | | | VNDirect Securities Corp. * | | | 2,031,059 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Vietnam | | | 6,716,662 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (COST $2,852,291,603) | | | 2,703,531,260 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS (h) — 2.1% | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 1.1% | | | | |
| 2,063,483 | | | Bradespar SA | | | 8,800,032 | |
| 12,800 | | | Cia de Ferro Ligas da Bahia FERBASA | | | 24,848 | |
| 1,164,000 | | | Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais | | | 2,802,816 | |
| 1,235,789 | | | Gerdau SA Sponsored ADR | | | 5,326,251 | |
| 940,695 | | | Itausa SA | | | 1,949,098 | |
| 1,334,000 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro SA | | | 10,771,612 | |
| 334,890 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro SA ADR | | | 5,415,171 | |
| 5,000 | | | Randon SA Implementos e Participacoes | | | 11,074 | |
| 18,400 | | | Unipar Carbocloro SA – Class B | | | 244,921 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Brazil | | | 35,345,823 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chile — 0.1% | | | | |
| 3,956 | | | Embotelladora Andina SA – Class B | | | 9,987 | |
| 59,800 | | | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA Sponsored ADR | | | 2,973,256 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Chile | | | 2,983,243 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Colombia — 0.0% | | | | |
| 51,300 | | | Bancolombia SA Sponsored ADR | | | 1,668,276 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Germany — 0.5% | | | | |
| 35,174 | | | Bayerische Motoren Werke AG | | | 3,856,255 | |
| 437 | | | Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (a) | | | 32,877 | |
| 97,199 | | | Porsche Automobil Holding SE | | | 5,196,219 | |
| 1,257 | | | Villeroy & Boch AG | | | 24,462 | |
| 45,171 | | | Volkswagen AG | | | 6,134,251 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Germany | | | 15,244,064 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Russia — 0.0% | | | | |
| 15,222 | | | Bashneft PJSC (e) | | | 3,427 | |
| 79,750 | | | Nizhnekamskneftekhim PJSC (e) | | | 682 | |
| 49,530 | | | Sberbank of Russia PJSC (e) (f) | | | 1,585 | |
| 20,862,000 | | | Surgutneftegas PJSC (e) | | | 141,896 | |
| 12,313 | | | Tatneft PJSC (e) | | | 960 | |
| 33,700 | | | Transneft PJSC (e) | | | 5,933 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Russia | | | 154,483 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | South Korea — 0.4% | | | | |
| 1,619 | | | Hyundai Motor Co. (c) | | | 195,830 | |
| 2,772 | | | Hyundai Motor Co. (c) | | | 332,564 | |
| 5,895 | | | Hyundai Motor Co. GDR | | | 345,147 | |
| 5,882 | | | LG Electronics, Inc. | | | 194,238 | |
| 214,555 | | | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 10,274,321 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 80 |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares / Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | South Korea — continued | | | | |
| 195 | | | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. GDR | | | 227,139 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total South Korea | | | 11,569,239 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United States — 0.0% | | | | |
| 1,288,200 | | | NII Holdings, Inc. * (d) | | | 450,870 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (COST $78,475,211) | | | 67,415,998 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | RIGHTS/WARRANTS — 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | Canada — 0.0% | | | | |
| 222,285 | | | Clementia Pharmaceuticals, Inc. * (d) | | | 222 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Sweden — 0.0% | | | | |
SEK | 19,525 | | | AcadeMedia AB * | | | 1,304 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United States — 0.0% | | | | |
| 408,963 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. * (d) | | | 817,926 | |
| 50,914 | | | Contra Abiomed, Inc. * (d) | | | 89,099 | |
| 188,806 | | | Pershing Square Holdings Ltd. * (d) | | | 56,642 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 963,667 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL RIGHTS/WARRANTS (COST $1,237,080) | | | 965,193 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | INVESTMENT FUNDS — 0.3% | | | | |
| | | | United States — 0.3% | | | | |
| 4,418,828 | | | Altaba, Inc.* (d) | | | 10,384,245 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENT FUNDS (COST $5,265,822) | | | 10,384,245 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | DEBT OBLIGATIONS — 31.9% | | | | |
| | | | Netherlands — 0.0% | | | | |
| | | | Corporate Debt — 0.0% | | | | |
EUR | 594,294 | | | HEMA Bondco I B.V., Variable Rate, 10.00%, due 04/19/26 (e) (i) | | | 64 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United States — 31.9% | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Government — 27.8% | | | | |
| 25,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield - 0.08%, 5.25%, due 04/30/24 | | | 24,995,001 | |
| 52,105,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.04%, 5.36%, due 07/31/24 | | | 52,102,535 | |
| 100,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.14%, 5.47%, due 10/31/24 | | | 100,043,874 | |
| 184,660,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.20%, 5.53%, due 01/31/25 (a) (j) | | | 184,873,700 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Par Value† / Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Government — continued | | | | |
| 90,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.17%, 5.49%, due 04/30/25 (a) | | | 90,046,379 | |
| 3,500,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.13%, 5.45%, due 07/31/25 (j) | | | 3,498,712 | |
| 5,500,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.17%, 5.50%, due 10/31/25 (a) (j) | | | 5,499,271 | |
| 28,200,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.25%, 5.57%, due 01/31/26 (a) (j) | | | 28,224,988 | |
| 220,390,728 | | | U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 1.38%, due 07/15/33 (a) | | | 210,970,029 | |
| 149,890,588 | | | U.S. Treasury Inflation-Indexed Notes, 1.75%, due 01/15/34 (a) | | | 147,686,481 | |
| 50,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.00%, due 06/30/24 | | | 49,447,266 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total U.S. Government | | | 897,388,236 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Government Agency — 4.1% | | | | |
| 28,500,000 | | | Federal Home Loan Banks, Variable Rate, SOFR + 0.12%, 5.43%, due 03/06/24 | | | 28,497,975 | |
| 62,500,000 | | | Federal Home Loan Banks, 5.23%, due 03/22/24 | | | 62,489,387 | |
| 40,500,000 | | | Federal Home Loan Banks, Variable Rate, SOFR + 0.10%, 5.41%, due 09/04/24 | | | 40,515,649 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total U.S. Government Agency | | | 131,503,011 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 1,028,891,247 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS (COST $1,019,590,929) | | | 1,028,891,311 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | United States — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 0.1% | | | | |
| 660,297 | | | GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 3,301,486 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $3,301,791) | | | 3,301,486 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.5% | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 0.1% | | | | |
| 1,071,910 | | | State Street Global Advisors Liquidity PLC - U.S. Treasury Liquidity Fund – Class D Shares, 5.22% (j) | | | 1,071,910 | |
| 2,649,154 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (k) | | | 2,649,154 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Money Market Funds | | | 3,721,064 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
81 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements — 2.3% | | | | |
| 75,066,530 | | | Daiwa Capital Markets America, Inc. Repurchase Agreement, dated 02/29/24, maturing on 03/01/24 with a maturity value of $75,077,581 and an effective yield of 5.30%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note with maturity date 09/30/26 and a market value of $76,350,313. | | | 75,066,530 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | U.S. Government — 0.1% | | | | |
| 1,950,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Bills, 4.59%, due 03/07/24 (l) | | | 1,948,290 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $80,735,871) | | | 80,735,884 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PURCHASED OPTIONS — 0.0%
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Exercise Price | | Expiration Date | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value ($) | |
Equity Options – Puts — 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Silicon Motion Technology Corp. (g) | | 60.00 | | 03/15/24 | | | 455 | | | | USD 3,220,945 | | | | 2,275 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (COST $78,864) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,275 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 120.6% (Cost $4,040,977,171) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,895,227,652 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | SECURITIES SOLD SHORT — (23.1)% | |
| | | | Common Stocks — (22.9)% | | | | |
| | | | Australia — (0.6)% | | | | |
| (82,073) | | | ASX Ltd. | | | (3,516,573 | ) |
| (17,723) | | | Cochlear Ltd. | | | (4,040,015 | ) |
| (189,482) | | | IDP Education Ltd. | | | (2,353,686 | ) |
| (606,535) | | | Lottery Corp. Ltd. | | | (2,006,867 | ) |
| (6,024) | | | Mineral Resources Ltd. | | | (261,407 | ) |
| (83,362) | | | Ramsay Health Care Ltd. | | | (2,973,927 | ) |
| (58,672) | | | WiseTech Global Ltd. | | | (3,619,079 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Australia | | | (18,771,554 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Austria — (0.1)% | | | | |
| (45,785) | | | Verbund AG | | | (3,314,371 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Belgium — (0.2)% | | | | |
| (96,694) | | | Anheuser-Busch InBev SA | | | (5,844,235 | ) |
| (122) | | | Lotus Bakeries NV | | | (1,148,038 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Belgium | | | (6,992,273 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Canada — (1.3)% | | | | |
| (46,889) | | | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | | | (2,253,485 | ) |
| (273,900) | | | AltaGas Ltd. | | | (5,870,944 | ) |
| (10,039) | | | Brookfield Renewable Corp. – Class A | | | (238,125 | ) |
| (130,223) | | | Cameco Corp. | | | (5,277,938 | ) |
| (170,241) | | | Enbridge, Inc. | | | (5,859,695 | ) |
| (43,615) | | | Franco-Nevada Corp. | | | (4,573,469 | ) |
| (164,684) | | | GFL Environmental, Inc. | | | (5,941,799 | ) |
| (181,942) | | | Pembina Pipeline Corp. | | | (6,333,401 | ) |
| (78,098) | | | Restaurant Brands International, Inc. | | | (6,064,310 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Canada | | | (42,413,166 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | China — (0.0)% | | | | |
| (14,278) | | | Yum China Holdings, Inc. | | | (612,383 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Denmark — (0.1)% | | | | |
| (27,621) | | | Coloplast AS – Class B | | | (3,668,987 | ) |
| (1,849) | | | Novo Nordisk AS – Class B | | | (220,707 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Denmark | | | (3,889,694 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finland — (0.0)% | | | | |
| (25,810) | | | Elisa OYJ | | | (1,162,434 | ) |
| (5,314) | | | Kone OYJ – Class B | | | (260,181 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Finland | | | (1,422,615 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | France — (0.7)% | | | | |
| (111,704) | | | Accor SA | | | (4,852,175 | ) |
| (27,359) | | | Aeroports de Paris SA | | | (3,724,432 | ) |
| (309,189) | | | Getlink SE | | | (5,278,934 | ) |
| (2,961) | | | Hermes International SCA | | | (7,409,426 | ) |
| (2,535) | | | Sartorius Stedim Biotech | | | (697,755 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total France | | | (21,962,722 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Germany — (0.8)% | | | | |
| (26,752) | | | adidas AG | | | (5,411,396 | ) |
| (8,684) | | | Covestro AG* | | | (472,650 | ) |
| (171,158) | | | Delivery Hero SE* | | | (3,959,059 | ) |
| (2,578) | | | Deutsche Boerse AG | | | (539,697 | ) |
| (23,096) | | | MTU Aero Engines AG | | | (5,555,722 | ) |
| (283) | | | Puma SE | | | (13,016 | ) |
| (3,926) | | | Rational AG | | | (3,230,629 | ) |
| (590) | | | Rheinmetall AG | | | (270,725 | ) |
| (75,152) | | | Siemens Energy AG* | | | (1,154,068 | ) |
| (53,505) | | | Symrise AG | | | (5,475,303 | ) |
| (9,181) | | | Vonovia SE | | | (256,234 | ) |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 82 |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Germany — continued | | | | |
| (32,158) | | | Zalando SE* | | | (680,569 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Germany | | | (27,019,068 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Ireland — (0.4)% | | | | |
| (25,036) | | | Flutter Entertainment PLC* | | | (5,421,169 | ) |
| (187,595) | | | Smurfit Kappa Group PLC | | | (8,017,710 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Ireland | | | (13,438,879 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Israel — (0.2)% | | | | |
| (24,516) | | | CyberArk Software Ltd.* | | | (6,466,340 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Italy — (0.7)% | | | | |
| (135,386) | | | Amplifon SpA | | | (4,520,887 | ) |
| (17,160) | | | Ferrari NV | | | (7,242,605 | ) |
| (363,695) | | | FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA | | | (5,038,459 | ) |
| (417,141) | | | Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA | | | (4,620,396 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Italy | | | (21,422,347 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Japan — (1.9)% | | | | |
| (251,600) | | | Aeon Co. Ltd. | | | (6,007,442 | ) |
| (12,800) | | | ANA Holdings, Inc.* | | | (279,069 | ) |
| (108,200) | | | Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd. | | | (2,252,024 | ) |
| (7,100) | | | BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. | | | (159,501 | ) |
| (3,100) | | | Disco Corp. | | | (1,010,251 | ) |
| (3,300) | | | East Japan Railway Co. | | | (195,233 | ) |
| (8,600) | | | GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. | | | (580,452 | ) |
| (170,400) | | | Japan Exchange Group, Inc. | | | (4,461,342 | ) |
| (52,100) | | | Keisei Electric Railway Co. Ltd. | | | (2,434,165 | ) |
| (86,200) | | | Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | (2,651,052 | ) |
| (95,100) | | | Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd. | | | (2,560,412 | ) |
| (22,800) | | | Lasertec Corp. | | | (6,117,647 | ) |
| (238,200) | | | MonotaRO Co. Ltd. | | | (2,278,359 | ) |
| (33,000) | | | Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | (245,155 | ) |
| (46,800) | | | Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd. | | | (657,990 | ) |
| (174,800) | | | Oriental Land Co. Ltd. | | | (6,264,867 | ) |
| (1,300,800) | | | Rakuten Group, Inc.* | | | (7,129,648 | ) |
| (47,900) | | | Shiseido Co. Ltd. | | | (1,302,260 | ) |
| (480,700) | | | SoftBank Corp. | | | (6,322,870 | ) |
| (24,900) | | | SoftBank Group Corp. | | | (1,474,896 | ) |
| (84,800) | | | Tobu Railway Co. Ltd. | | | (2,167,828 | ) |
| (248,500) | | | Tokyu Corp. | | | (3,092,043 | ) |
| (26,600) | | | West Japan Railway Co. | | | (1,106,073 | ) |
| (5,300) | | | Yaskawa Electric Corp. | | | (217,239 | ) |
| (19,900) | | | Zensho Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | (871,441 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Japan | | | (61,839,259 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Netherlands — (0.6)% | | | | |
| (4,676) | | | Adyen NV* | | | (7,398,541 | ) |
| (270) | | | ASML Holding NV | | | (256,230 | ) |
| (37,311) | | | BE Semiconductor Industries NV | | | (6,757,685 | ) |
| (210,476) | | | Universal Music Group NV | | | (6,354,350 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Netherlands | | | (20,766,806 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | New Zealand — (0.2)% | | | | |
| (76,768) | | | Xero Ltd.* | | | (6,384,683 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Peru — (0.2)% | | | | |
| (66,071) | | | Southern Copper Corp. | | | (5,342,501 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Singapore — (0.3)% | | | | |
| (1,483,284) | | | Grab Holdings Ltd. – Class A* | | | (4,553,682 | ) |
| (53,090,100) | | | Seatrium Ltd.* | | | (3,559,804 | ) |
| (72,500) | | | Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. | | | (214,649 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Singapore | | | (8,328,135 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Spain — (0.4)% | | | | |
| (162,052) | | | Cellnex Telecom SA* | | | (5,858,914 | ) |
| (160,448) | | | Ferrovial SE | | | (6,024,791 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Spain | | | (11,883,705 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Sweden — (0.3)% | | | | |
| (157,796) | | | Beijer Ref AB | | | (2,222,020 | ) |
| (160,564) | | | EQT AB | | | (4,704,002 | ) |
| (8,943) | | | Evolution AB | | | (1,158,512 | ) |
| (104,804) | | | H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB – Class B | | | (1,423,138 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Sweden | | | (9,507,672 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Switzerland — (0.1)% | | | | |
| (1,678) | | | Partners Group Holding AG | | | (2,412,738 | ) |
| (17,989) | | | SIG Group AG | | | (356,375 | ) |
| (619) | | | VAT Group AG | | | (310,707 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Switzerland | | | (3,079,820 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Kingdom — (1.6)% | | | | |
| (36,123) | | | Admiral Group PLC | | | (1,218,836 | ) |
| (526,205) | | | Auto Trader Group PLC | | | (4,927,286 | ) |
| (279,510) | | | Hargreaves Lansdown PLC | | | (2,576,017 | ) |
| (610,344) | | | Informa PLC | | | (6,257,810 | ) |
| (63,294) | | | InterContinental Hotels Group PLC | | | (6,721,402 | ) |
| (403,519) | | | Liberty Global Ltd. – Class C* | | | (7,485,277 | ) |
| (56,374) | | | London Stock Exchange Group PLC | | | (6,331,543 | ) |
| (944,137) | | | M&G PLC | | | (2,684,217 | ) |
| (182,434) | | | Phoenix Group Holdings PLC | | | (1,148,975 | ) |
| (847,050) | | | Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC* | | | (3,953,437 | ) |
| (68,329) | | | Severn Trent PLC | | | (2,156,249 | ) |
| (10,424) | | | Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC | | | (1,360,065 | ) |
| (301,854) | | | Wise PLC – Class A* | | | (3,506,726 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United Kingdom | | | (50,327,840 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United States — (12.2)% | | | | |
| (315,647) | | | AES Corp. | | | (4,797,834 | ) |
| (33,300) | | | Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | (5,031,297 | ) |
| (120,261) | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | (4,919,878 | ) |
| (22,564) | | | Amedisys, Inc.* | | | (2,098,903 | ) |
| (15,474) | | | American Tower Corp. – (REIT) | | | (3,077,160 | ) |
| (16,330) | | | Amgen, Inc. | | | (4,471,644 | ) |
| (48,420) | | | ARES Management Corp. – Class A | | | (6,421,945 | ) |
| | | | |
83 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| (26,157) | | | Arthur J Gallagher & Co. | | | (6,380,477 | ) |
| (23,831) | | | Axon Enterprise, Inc.* | | | (7,324,934 | ) |
| (32,989) | | | Bill Holdings, Inc.* | | | (2,089,193 | ) |
| (1,207) | | | BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.* | | | (104,140 | ) |
| (4,076) | | | Bio-Techne Corp. | | | (299,871 | ) |
| (25,964) | | | Boeing Co.* | | | (5,289,386 | ) |
| (5,315) | | | Broadcom, Inc. | | | (6,912,104 | ) |
| (31,181) | | | Burlington Stores, Inc.* | | | (6,395,223 | ) |
| (123,108) | | | Caesars Entertainment, Inc.* | | | (5,351,505 | ) |
| (53,846) | | | Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc.* | | | (2,207,686 | ) |
| (2,611) | | | Charles Schwab Corp. | | | (174,363 | ) |
| (26,494) | | | Charter Communications, Inc. – Class A* | | | (7,787,381 | ) |
| (69,668) | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | | (5,767,117 | ) |
| (14,480) | | | Chevron Corp. | | | (2,201,105 | ) |
| (2,612) | | | Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.* | | | (7,023,067 | ) |
| (73,316) | | | Cloudflare, Inc. – Class A* | | | (7,224,559 | ) |
| (2,583) | | | CoStar Group, Inc.* | | | (224,798 | ) |
| (83,145) | | | Dayforce, Inc.* | | | (5,800,195 | ) |
| (49,663) | | | Dexcom, Inc.* | | | (5,714,721 | ) |
| (145,493) | | | DraftKings, Inc. – Class A* | | | (6,302,757 | ) |
| (2,878) | | | Ecolab, Inc. | | | (647,090 | ) |
| (32,779) | | | Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. – (REIT) | | | (2,206,682 | ) |
| (7,435) | | | Erie Indemnity Co. – Class A | | | (3,025,153 | ) |
| (81,275) | | | Exact Sciences Corp.* | | | (4,675,751 | ) |
| (198,710) | | | Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | (20,766,734 | ) |
| (4,999) | | | Fair Isaac Corp.* | | | (6,348,280 | ) |
| (5,365) | | | Fastenal Co. | | | (391,699 | ) |
| (103,062) | | | Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | (7,130,860 | ) |
| (3,309) | | | Fiserv, Inc.* | | | (493,934 | ) |
| (13,732) | | | Gartner, Inc.* | | | (6,393,070 | ) |
| (52,086) | | | Healthpeak Properties, Inc. – (REIT) | | | (872,441 | ) |
| (10,330) | | | HubSpot, Inc.* | | | (6,392,307 | ) |
| (421) | | | Hyatt Hotels Corp. – Class A | | | (64,661 | ) |
| (371) | | | IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.* | | | (213,410 | ) |
| (4,082) | | | Ingersoll Rand, Inc. | | | (372,809 | ) |
| (29,287) | | | Insulet Corp.* | | | (4,803,068 | ) |
| (28,208) | | | IQVIA Holdings, Inc.* | | | (6,971,889 | ) |
| (45,777) | | | Iron Mountain, Inc. – (REIT) | | | (3,599,903 | ) |
| (114,761) | | | Juniper Networks, Inc. | | | (4,249,600 | ) |
| (51,341) | | | Lattice Semiconductor Corp.* | | | (3,933,234 | ) |
| (120,188) | | | Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One – Class C* | | | (8,744,879 | ) |
| (15,665) | | | Linde PLC | | | (7,030,765 | ) |
| (59,349) | | | Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.* | | | (5,755,666 | ) |
| (12,466) | | | Manhattan Associates, Inc.* | | | (3,158,012 | ) |
| (15,561) | | | MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | | (3,320,873 | ) |
| (14,112) | | | Mastercard, Inc. – Class A | | | (6,699,813 | ) |
| (10,448) | | | McKesson Corp. | | | (5,447,692 | ) |
| (3,786) | | | MercadoLibre, Inc.* | | | (6,039,806 | ) |
| (14,426) | | | MongoDB, Inc.* | | | (6,456,789 | ) |
| (13,853) | | | Moody’s Corp. | | | (5,256,105 | ) |
| (1,169) | | | Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | (386,226 | ) |
| (11,067) | | | MSCI, Inc. | | | (6,208,255 | ) |
| (154,700) | | | Newmont Corp. | | | (4,834,375 | ) |
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Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| (136,610) | | | NiSource, Inc. | | | (3,560,057 | ) |
| (69,700) | | | Okta, Inc.* | | | (7,478,810 | ) |
| (86,065) | | | ONEOK, Inc. | | | (6,465,203 | ) |
| (289,624) | | | Palantir Technologies, Inc. – Class A* | | | (7,263,770 | ) |
| (44,405) | | | Paychex, Inc. | | | (5,444,941 | ) |
| (63,871) | | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | (5,745,835 | ) |
| (495) | | | Pool Corp. | | | (197,069 | ) |
| (12,041) | | | PTC, Inc.* | | | (2,203,623 | ) |
| (1) | | | Realty Income Corp. – (REIT) | | | (52 | ) |
| (29,419) | | | Repligen Corp.* | | | (5,706,992 | ) |
| (152,254) | | | Rivian Automotive, Inc. – Class A* | | | (1,723,515 | ) |
| (147,864) | | | ROBLOX Corp. – Class A* | | | (5,899,774 | ) |
| (51,316) | | | Roku, Inc.* | | | (3,242,145 | ) |
| (138,155) | | | Rollins, Inc. | | | (6,088,491 | ) |
| (2,605) | | | Sherwin-Williams Co. | | | (864,938 | ) |
| (12,749) | | | Simon Property Group, Inc. – (REIT) | | | (1,888,637 | ) |
| (14,049) | | | Snap, Inc. – Class A* | | | (154,820 | ) |
| (30,413) | | | Snowflake, Inc. – Class A* | | | (5,726,160 | ) |
| (683) | | | STERIS PLC | | | (159,078 | ) |
| (2,387) | | | Sysco Corp. | | | (193,275 | ) |
| (29,258) | | | Tesla, Inc.* | | | (5,906,605 | ) |
| (359) | | | Texas Pacific Land Corp. | | | (565,576 | ) |
| (314,321) | | | Toast, Inc. – Class A* | | | (7,229,383 | ) |
| (10,526) | | | Trade Desk, Inc. – Class A* | | | (899,236 | ) |
| (5,413) | | | TransDigm Group, Inc. | | | (6,375,107 | ) |
| (22,302) | | | Unity Software, Inc.* | | | (653,895 | ) |
| (24,814) | | | Vail Resorts, Inc. | | | (5,714,912 | ) |
| (13,913) | | | Watsco, Inc. | | | (5,483,392 | ) |
| (175,916) | | | Williams Cos., Inc. | | | (6,322,421 | ) |
| (57,718) | | | WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.* | | | (2,756,034 | ) |
| (24,330) | | | Wolfspeed, Inc.* | | | (633,067 | ) |
| (26,192) | | | Zscaler, Inc.* | | | (6,337,678 | ) |
| | | | Total United States | | | (393,169,565 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (PROCEEDS $629,353,543) | | | (738,355,398 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS (h) — (0.2)% | |
| | | | Germany — (0.2)% | | | | |
| (15,531) | | | Sartorius AG | | | (5,882,053 | ) |
| (2,855) | | | Dr Ing hc F Porsche AG | | | (266,946 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (PROCEEDS $5,949,571) | | | (6,148,999 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (PROCEEDS $635,303,114) | | | (744,504,397 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — 2.5% | | | 78,702,775 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 3,229,426,030 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 84 |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Additional information on each restricted security is as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuer Description | | Acquisition Date | | | Acquisition Cost | | | Value as a Percentage of Fund’s Net Assets | | | Value as of February 29, 2024 | |
Alrosa PJSC | | | 12/06/17 | | | $ | 15,372,968 | | | | 0.0 | % | | $ | 79,735 | |
Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works PJSC | | | 10/11/17 | | | | 4,815,566 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 34,429 | |
Mechel PJSC | | | 11/12/21 | | | | 133,558 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 2,159 | |
PhosAgro PJSC GDR | | | 10/15/21 | | | | 2,792 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 29 | |
Polyus PJSC | | | 06/27/20 | | | | 5,699,094 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 30,766 | |
Polyus PJSC GDR (Registered) | | | 07/27/20 | | | | 0 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 1 | |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC | | | 07/10/19 | | | | 29,636,901 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 258,544 | |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC | | | 01/10/22 | | | | 183,324 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 1,585 | |
Severstal PAO | | | 02/02/21 | | | | 126,125 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 1,336 | |
Severstal PAO GDR (Registered) | | | 10/23/17 | | | | 5,003,828 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 47,441 | |
VTB Bank PJSC | | | 01/09/20 | | | | 587,690 | | | | 0.0 | % | | | 1,924 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 457,949 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A summary of outstanding financial instruments at February 29, 2024 is as follows:
Forward Currency Contracts
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Settlement Date | | Counter- party | | Currency Sold | | | Currency Purchased | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)($) | | | Settlement Date | | | Counter- party | | Currency Sold | | | Currency Purchased | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)($) | |
03/25/2024 | | BCLY | | | AUD | | | | 2,870,379 | | | | USD | | | | 1,897,493 | | | | 30,521 | | | | 05/16/2024 | | | BCLY | | | HKD | | | | 18,618,486 | | | | USD | | | | 2,387,070 | | | | 4,083 | |
05/08/2024 | | CITI | | | AUD | | | | 2,300,000 | | | | USD | | | | 1,516,579 | | | | 18,598 | | | | 05/14/2024 | | | DB | | | HUF | | | | 95,000,000 | | | | USD | | | | 260,979 | | | | 754 | |
03/27/2024 | | CITI | | | AUD | | | | 3,157,097 | | | | USD | | | | 2,070,441 | | | | 16,849 | | | | 05/14/2024 | | | MSCI | | | HUF | | | | 460,648,887 | | | | USD | | | | 1,274,195 | | | | 12,382 | |
03/25/2024 | | DB | | | AUD | | | | 24,171,165 | | | | USD | | | | 15,934,877 | | | | 213,303 | | | | 04/30/2024 | | | MSCI | | | IDR | | | | 3,472,984,600 | | | | USD | | | | 220,936 | | | | 188 | |
05/08/2024 | | GS | | | AUD | | | | 4,650,000 | | | | USD | | | | 3,038,696 | | | | 10,169 | | | | 03/25/2024 | | | MSCI | | | JPY | | | | 516,500,850 | | | | USD | | | | 3,466,059 | | | | 9,537 | |
03/27/2024 | | MSCI | | | AUD | | | | 219,680 | | | | USD | | | | 144,560 | | | | 1,665 | | | | 05/13/2024 | | | SSB | | | JPY | | | | 2,470,132,640 | | | | USD | | | | 16,781,735 | | | | 125,586 | |
05/08/2024 | | SSB | | | AUD | | | | 4,370,000 | | | | USD | | | | 2,874,623 | | | | 28,459 | | | | 03/25/2024 | | | UBSA | | | JPY | | | | 8,178,281,747 | | | | USD | | | | 55,523,571 | | | | 792,959 | |
04/02/2024 | | DB | | | BRL | | | | 3,007,391 | | | | USD | | | | 607,629 | | | | 4,469 | | | | 03/25/2024 | | | BCLY | | | NOK | | | | 60,800,851 | | | | USD | | | | 5,789,581 | | | | 62,154 | |
04/30/2024 | | BBH | | | CAD | | | | 3,110,000 | | | | USD | | | | 2,309,856 | | | | 16,244 | | | | 03/25/2024 | | | DB | | | NOK | | | | 25,497,973 | | | | USD | | | | 2,441,695 | | | | 39,791 | |
03/12/2024 | | CITI | | | CAD | | | | 3,560,733 | | | | USD | | | | 2,642,838 | | | | 18,731 | | | | 04/16/2024 | | | SSB | | | NOK | | | | 23,100,000 | | | | USD | | | | 2,200,828 | | | | 23,669 | |
04/30/2024 | | CITI | | | CAD | | | | 1,590,000 | | | | USD | | | | 1,177,586 | | | | 4,967 | | | | 03/28/2024 | | | MSCI | | | NZD | | | | 14,505,615 | | | | USD | | | | 8,846,191 | | | | 14,316 | |
04/30/2024 | | DB | | | CAD | | | | 3,920,000 | | | | USD | | | | 2,901,311 | | | | 10,327 | | | | 05/31/2024 | | | MSCI | | | NZD | | | | 2,350,000 | | | | USD | | | | 1,448,371 | | | | 17,568 | |
03/12/2024 | | JPM | | | CAD | | | | 1,490,480 | | | | USD | | | | 1,103,266 | | | | 4,846 | | | | 03/28/2024 | | | UBSA | | | NZD | | | | 3,698,041 | | | | USD | | | | 2,268,571 | | | | 16,985 | |
04/30/2024 | | SSB | | | CAD | | | | 5,680,000 | | | | USD | | | | 4,218,638 | | | | 29,660 | | | | 03/27/2024 | | | BCLY | | | PEN | | | | 920,000 | | | | USD | | | | 243,677 | | | | 509 | |
03/28/2024 | | BCLY | | | CHF | | | | 59,242,257 | | | | USD | | | | 69,075,395 | | | | 1,912,884 | | | | 04/30/2024 | | | MSCI | | | PHP | | | | 8,000,000 | | | | USD | | | | 142,427 | | | | 48 | |
04/12/2024 | | SSB | | | CHF | | | | 23,792,875 | | | | USD | | | | 28,175,921 | | | | 1,158,167 | | | | 04/25/2024 | | | BCLY | | | RON | | | | 2,050,000 | | | | USD | | | | 446,398 | | | | 974 | |
03/28/2024 | | SSB | | | CHF | | | | 205,387 | | | | USD | | | | 234,560 | | | | 1,715 | | | | 04/25/2024 | | | GS | | | RON | | | | 5,823,094 | | | | USD | | | | 1,272,858 | | | | 7,614 | |
04/16/2024 | | CITI | | | CZK | | | | 14,400,000 | | | | USD | | | | 625,784 | | | | 11,836 | | | | 04/10/2024 | | | DB | | | SEK | | | | 20,700,000 | | | | USD | | | | 2,002,326 | | | | 2,415 | |
04/16/2024 | | MSCI | | | CZK | | | | 31,911,617 | | | | USD | | | | 1,408,774 | | | | 48,213 | | | | 04/10/2024 | | | MSCI | | | SEK | | | | 56,172,704 | | | | USD | | | | 5,507,630 | | | | 80,556 | |
04/30/2024 | | DB | | | EUR | | | | 14,930,000 | | | | USD | | | | 16,194,065 | | | | 20,203 | | | | 04/24/2024 | | | SSB | | | SGD | | | | 280,000 | | | | USD | | | | 208,622 | | | | 62 | |
03/28/2024 | | DB | | | EUR | | | | 21,512,896 | | | | USD | | | | 23,384,343 | | | | 110,592 | | | | 04/25/2024 | | | JPM | | | TWD | | | | 27,915,523 | | | | USD | | | | 900,326 | | | | 15,908 | |
03/25/2024 | | GS | | | GBP | | | | 407,299 | | | | USD | | | | 515,617 | | | | 1,420 | | | | 04/25/2024 | | | SSB | | | TWD | | | | 26,700,000 | | | | USD | | | | 863,384 | | | | 17,476 | |
03/25/2024 | | JPM | | | GBP | | | | 5,197,036 | | | | USD | | | | 6,597,519 | | | | 36,487 | | | | 05/08/2024 | | | SSB | | | USD | | | | 9,045,315 | | | | AUD | | | | 13,890,000 | | | | 1,187 | |
03/25/2024 | | MSCI | | | GBP | | | | 940,704 | | | | USD | | | | 1,195,921 | | | | 8,324 | | | | 04/02/2024 | | | GS | | | USD | | | | 280,774 | | | | BRL | | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 8 | |
04/18/2024 | | MSCI | | | GBP | | | | 830,000 | | | | USD | | | | 1,055,297 | | | | 7,309 | | | | 04/02/2024 | | | MSCI | | | USD | | | | 6,596,419 | | | | BRL | | | | 32,915,472 | | | | 5,077 | |
04/18/2024 | | SSB | | | GBP | | | | 2,490,000 | | | | USD | | | | 3,180,060 | | | | 36,097 | | | | 04/26/2024 | | | JPM | | | USD | | | | 40,948 | | | | CLP | | | | 39,726,000 | | | | 86 | |
03/25/2024 | | SSB | | | GBP | | | | 1,379,219 | | | | USD | | | | 1,741,696 | | | | 491 | | | | 04/26/2024 | | | GS | | | USD | | | | 533,712 | | | | COP | | | | 2,120,000,000 | | | | 1,790 | |
| | | | |
85 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Forward Currency Contracts — continued
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Settlement Date | | Counter- party | | Currency Sold | | | Currency Purchased | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)($) | | | Settlement Date | | | Counter- party | | | Currency Sold | | | Currency Purchased | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)($) | |
04/26/2024 | | MSCI | | | USD | | | | 1,106,090 | | | | COP | | | | 4,400,000,000 | | | | 5,329 | | | | 05/20/2024 | | | | CITI | | | | THB | | | | 96,598,956 | | | | USD | | | | 2,685,230 | | | | (25,137 | ) |
03/28/2024 | | JPM | | | USD | | | | 6,064,295 | | | | EUR | | | | 5,628,105 | | | | 24,477 | | | | 03/25/2024 | | | | DB | | | | USD | | | | 1,388,829 | | | | AUD | | | | 2,109,585 | | | | (16,699 | ) |
04/30/2024 | | SSB | | | USD | | | | 139,426 | | | | IDR | | | | 2,200,000,000 | | | | 409 | | | | 04/02/2024 | | | | BCLY | | | | USD | | | | 8,516,922 | | | | BRL | | | | 42,242,228 | | | | (44,860 | ) |
05/09/2024 | | CITI | | | USD | | | | 322,195 | | | | ILS | | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 442 | | | | 03/12/2024 | | | | BCLY | | | | USD | | | | 706,611 | | | | CAD | | | | 957,671 | | | | (849 | ) |
05/09/2024 | | DB | | | USD | | | | 1,013,315 | | | | ILS | | | | 3,650,000 | | | | 10,705 | | | | 03/12/2024 | | | | GS | | | | USD | | | | 2,820,564 | | | | CAD | | | | 3,806,045 | | | | (15,672 | ) |
05/09/2024 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 572,437 | | | | ILS | | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 16,725 | | | | 04/30/2024 | | | | GS | | | | USD | | | | 3,777,109 | | | | CAD | | | | 5,060,000 | | | | (45,380 | ) |
05/09/2024 | | SSB | | | USD | | | | 409,141 | | | | ILS | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 11,689 | | | | 03/12/2024 | | | | JPM | | | | USD | | | | 1,489,529 | | | | CAD | | | | 2,013,101 | | | | (5,960 | ) |
05/08/2024 | | CITI | | | USD | | | | 861,279 | | | | INR | | | | 71,806,560 | | | | 2,758 | | | | 03/12/2024 | | | | SSB | | | | USD | | | | 25,030,640 | | | | CAD | | | | 33,478,955 | | | | (358,088 | ) |
05/28/2024 | | SSB | | | USD | | | | 292,942 | | | | KRW | | | | 390,000,000 | | | | 434 | | | | 04/30/2024 | | | | SSB | | | | USD | | | | 2,374,371 | | | | CAD | | | | 3,190,042 | | | | (21,728 | ) |
04/02/2024 | | BCLY | | | USD | | | | 11,447,895 | | | | MXN | | | | 199,193,371 | | | | 185,004 | | | | 03/28/2024 | | | | BCLY | | | | USD | | | | 698,769 | | | | CHF | | | | 613,859 | | | | (2,842 | ) |
04/02/2024 | | JPM | | | USD | | | | 455,140 | | | | MXN | | | | 7,823,348 | | | | 1,744 | | | | 04/12/2024 | | | | GS | | | | USD | | | | 3,516,266 | | | | CHF | | | | 3,030,000 | | | | (75,580 | ) |
04/18/2024 | | MSCI | | | USD | | | | 3,229,777 | | | | MXN | | | | 56,181,232 | | | | 42,961 | | | | 03/28/2024 | | | | JPM | | | | USD | | | | 2,058,619 | | | | CHF | | | | 1,807,514 | | | | (9,453 | ) |
04/02/2024 | | MSCI | | | USD | | | | 11,479,893 | | | | MXN | | | | 199,193,371 | | | | 153,005 | | | | 03/28/2024 | | | | BCLY | | | | USD | | | | 1,446,083 | | | | EUR | | | | 1,334,700 | | | | (2,137 | ) |
05/20/2024 | | MSCI | | | USD | | | | 308,871 | | | | PLN | | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 3,885 | | | | 03/28/2024 | | | | JPM | | | | USD | | | | 16,555,536 | | | | EUR | | | | 15,260,669 | | | | (45,762 | ) |
04/10/2024 | | BBH | | | USD | | | | 1,920,081 | | | | SEK | | | | 19,900,000 | | | | 2,539 | | | | 04/18/2024 | | | | BCLY | | | | USD | | | | 8,240,325 | | | | GBP | | | | 6,510,000 | | | | (20,566 | ) |
04/10/2024 | | DB | | | USD | | | | 2,394,475 | | | | SEK | | | | 25,000,000 | | | | 20,877 | | | | 03/25/2024 | | | | BCLY | | | | USD | | | | 1,051,662 | | | | GBP | | | | 830,804 | | | | (2,808 | ) |
04/10/2024 | | GS | | | USD | | | | 220,437 | | | | SEK | | | | 2,300,000 | | | | 1,776 | | | | 03/25/2024 | | | | DB | | | | USD | | | | 21,666,077 | | | | GBP | | | | 17,048,243 | | | | (143,411 | ) |
04/10/2024 | | MSCI | | | USD | | | | 1,166,103 | | | | SEK | | | | 12,100,000 | | | | 2,928 | | | | 03/25/2024 | | | | JPM | | | | USD | | | | 3,065,143 | | | | GBP | | | | 2,421,304 | | | | (8,351 | ) |
03/28/2024 | | MSCI | | | ZAR | | | | 12,400,000 | | | | USD | | | | 645,978 | | | | 769 | | | | 03/25/2024 | | | | BCLY | | | | USD | | | | 4,644,439 | | | | JPY | | | | 676,823,813 | | | | (115,005 | ) |
05/08/2024 | | SSB | | | AUD | | | | 2,540,000 | | | | USD | | | | 1,646,785 | | | | (7,507 | ) | | | 03/25/2024 | | | | MSCI | | | | USD | | | | 4,444,111 | | | | JPY | | | | 651,768,541 | | | | (82,352 | ) |
04/02/2024 | | GS | | | BRL | | | | 750,000 | | | | USD | | | | 150,116 | | | | (303 | ) | | | 03/21/2024 | | | | MSCI | | | | USD | | | | 22,157,005 | | | | JPY | | | | 3,308,209,971 | | | | (31,822 | ) |
04/02/2024 | | MSCI | | | BRL | | | | 4,817,025 | | | | USD | | | | 962,975 | | | | (3,124 | ) | | | 05/28/2024 | | | | CITI | | | | USD | | | | 67,592 | | | | KRW | | | | 89,581,441 | | | | (205 | ) |
04/26/2024 | | MSCI | | | COP | | | | 4,958,470,100 | | | | USD | | | | 1,236,511 | | | | (15,975 | ) | | | 03/25/2024 | | | | BCLY | | | | USD | | | | 2,426,575 | | | | NOK | | | | 25,412,673 | | | | (32,707 | ) |
04/16/2024 | | CITI | | | CZK | | | | 4,200,000 | | | | USD | | | | 177,192 | | | | (1,876 | ) | | | 04/16/2024 | | | | CITI | | | | USD | | | | 988,097 | | | | NOK | | | | 10,400,000 | | | | (7,904 | ) |
04/30/2024 | | MSCI | | | EUR | | | | 2,090,000 | | | | USD | | | | 2,251,685 | | | | (12,439 | ) | | | 03/25/2024 | | | | DB | | | | USD | | | | 2,139,673 | | | | NOK | | | | 22,584,850 | | | | (12,186 | ) |
04/18/2024 | | SSB | | | GBP | | | | 1,920,000 | | | | USD | | | | 2,419,415 | | | | (4,846 | ) | | | 04/16/2024 | | | | JPM | | | | USD | | | | 17,629,775 | | | | NOK | | | | 180,922,042 | | | | (578,000 | ) |
05/09/2024 | | CITI | | | ILS | | | | 2,587,392 | | | | USD | | | | 713,159 | | | | (12,742 | ) | | | 04/26/2024 | | | | JPM | | | | USD | | | | 110,552 | | | | NOK | | | | 1,163,435 | | | | (873 | ) |
03/25/2024 | | BCLY | | | JPY | | | | 1,683,614,193 | | | | USD | | | | 11,250,386 | | | | (16,679 | ) | | | 04/26/2024 | | | | MSCI | | | | USD | | | | 26,094,634 | | | | NOK | | | | 271,634,470 | | | | (487,398 | ) |
03/25/2024 | | JPM | | | JPY | | | | 137,137,127 | | | | USD | | | | 917,187 | | | | (561 | ) | | | 03/25/2024 | | | | SSB | | | | USD | | | | 56,770,671 | | | | NOK | | | | 595,825,791 | | | | (644,009 | ) |
03/25/2024 | | MSCI | | | JPY | | | | 542,371,478 | | | | USD | | | | 3,619,374 | | | | (10,279 | ) | | | 04/10/2024 | | | | CITI | | | | USD | | | | 2,573,951 | | | | SEK | | | | 26,300,000 | | | | (33,001 | ) |
04/18/2024 | | SSB | | | MXN | | | | 6,200,000 | | | | USD | | | | 356,685 | | | | (4,485 | ) | | | 04/24/2024 | | | | SSB | | | | USD | | | | 84,795 | | | | SGD | | | | 113,543 | | | | (222 | ) |
03/25/2024 | | JPM | | | NOK | | | | 1,596,977 | | | | USD | | | | 149,857 | | | | (578 | ) | | | 03/28/2024 | | | | BCLY | | | | USD | | | | 4,477,837 | | | | ZAR | | | | 84,608,598 | | | | (75,402 | ) |
03/27/2024 | | MSCI | | | PEN | | | | 1,520,000 | | | | USD | | | | 400,032 | | | | (1,725 | ) | | | 03/28/2024 | | | | CITI | | | | ZAR | | | | 6,600,000 | | | | USD | | | | 341,150 | | | | (2,268 | ) |
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05/20/2024 | | SSB | | | PLN | | | | 1,400,000 | | | | USD | | | | 350,267 | | | | (19 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,459,328 | |
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04/25/2024 | | CITI | | | RON | | | | 1,750,000 | | | | USD | | | | 376,660 | | | | (3,581 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 86 |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Futures Contracts
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Number of Contracts + | | | Type | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount ($) | | | Value/Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | |
| Buys | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 13 | | | Australia Government Bond 10 Yr. | | | March 2024 | | | | 971,886 | | | | (2,967 | ) |
| 63 | | | CBOE Volatility Index(j) | | | March 2024 | | | | 882,554 | | | | (38,424 | ) |
| 374 | | | Corn(j) | | | May 2024 | | | | 8,031,650 | | | | (272,552 | ) |
| 103 | | | Cotton(j) | | | May 2024 | | | | 5,127,855 | | | | 403,933 | |
| 21 | | | DAX Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 10,083,235 | | | | 467,190 | |
| 100 | | | E-mini Russell 2000 Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 10,286,500 | | | | 461,868 | |
| 353 | | | FTSE 100 Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 34,032,417 | | | | 87,781 | |
| 111 | | | FTSE MIB Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 19,603,957 | | | | 1,128,961 | |
| 128 | | | Hang Seng Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 13,391,698 | | | | (287,828 | ) |
| 295 | | | Iron Ore(j) | | | April 2024 | | | | 3,394,860 | | | | (196,542 | ) |
| 639 | | | MSCI Singapore | | | March 2024 | | | | 13,383,817 | | | | (118,848 | ) |
| 60 | | | NYMEX Platinum Futures(j) | | | April 2024 | | | | 2,652,000 | | | | (125,546 | ) |
| 197 | | | S&P 500 E-Mini | | | March 2024 | | | | 50,271,938 | | | | 1,372,488 | |
| 804 | | | Soybean(j) | | | May 2024 | | | | 45,858,150 | | | | (2,298,971 | ) |
| 606 | | | Soybean Meal(j) | | | May 2024 | | | | 19,949,520 | | | | (995,251 | ) |
| 72 | | | Soybean Oil(j) | | | May 2024 | | | | 1,953,072 | | | | (49,367 | ) |
| 272 | | | Sugar(j) | | | April 2024 | | | | 6,607,642 | | | | (382,778 | ) |
| 431 | | | U.S. Treasury Note 10 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 47,598,563 | | | | 28,015 | |
| 730 | | | U.S. Treasury Note 5 Yr. (CBT) | | | June 2024 | | | | 78,041,563 | | | | 148,086 | |
| 82 | | | UK Gilt Long Bond | | | June 2024 | | | | 10,153,155 | | | | 47,632 | |
| 109 | | | WCE Canola Futures(j) | | | May 2024 | | | | 953,665 | | | | (16,677 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | $ | 383,229,697 | | | $ | (639,797 | ) |
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Number of Contracts + | | | Type | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount ($) | | | Value/Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | |
| Sales | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 75 | | | CAC40 10 Euro | | | March 2024 | | | | 6,447,000 | | | | (116,700 | ) |
| 75 | | | Canadian Government Bond 10 Yr. | | | June 2024 | | | | 6,624,360 | | | | (17,545 | ) |
| 270 | | | Cocoa(j) | | | May 2024 | | | | 16,332,300 | | | | (1,353,441 | ) |
| 171 | | | Coffee(j) | | | May 2024 | | | | 11,821,444 | | | | 182,740 | |
| 187 | | | Copper(j) | | | May 2024 | | | | 17,984,725 | | | | (442,703 | ) |
| 25 | | | Euro Bund | | | March 2024 | | | | 3,584,201 | | | | 37,159 | |
| 14 | | | Euro Bund | | | June 2024 | | | | 2,001,252 | | | | (6,310 | ) |
| 86 | | | FTSE Taiwan Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 5,569,379 | | | | (26,857 | ) |
| 180 | | | Gold (j) | | | April 2024 | | | | 36,984,600 | | | | 9,118 | |
| 284 | | | IFSC NIFTY 50 Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 12,605,056 | | | | 65,192 | |
| 225 | | | KOSPI 200 Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 15,055,500 | | | | (533,245 | ) |
| 22 | | | Live Cattle Futures(j) | | | April 2024 | | | | 1,631,080 | | | | 18,473 | |
| 337 | | | Natural Gas(j) | | | March 2024 | | | | 6,268,200 | | | | 287,409 | |
| 127 | | | NY Harbor ULSD Futures(j) | | | March 2024 | | | | 14,134,567 | | | | 538,771 | |
| 202 | | | OMX Stockholm 30 Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 4,796,207 | | | | (131,497 | ) |
| 64 | | | RBOB Gasoline(j) | | | March 2024 | | | | 6,937,728 | | | | (295,481 | ) |
| 52 | | | S&P/TSX 60 | | | March 2024 | | | | 9,890,020 | | | | (213,618 | ) |
| 97 | | | Silver(j) | | | May 2024 | | | | 11,099,225 | | | | (10,270 | ) |
| 154 | | | SPI 200 Futures | | | March 2024 | | | | 19,213,475 | | | | (428,958 | ) |
| 193 | | | Swiss Market New Index Futures | | | March 2024 | | | | 24,801,068 | | | | (406,671 | ) |
| 75 | | | TOPIX Index | | | March 2024 | | | | 13,431,162 | | | | (513,014 | ) |
| 1,101 | | | Wheat(j) | | | May 2024 | | | | 31,722,563 | | | | 1,145,140 | |
| 164 | | | WTI Crude(j) | | | March 2024 | | | | 12,834,640 | | | | (356,832 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | $ | 291,769,752 | | | $ | (2,569,140 | ) |
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+ | Buys - Fund is long the futures contract. |
Sales - Fund is short the futures contract.
Written Options
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Description | | Exercise Price | | Expiration Date | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value ($) | |
Equity Options – Calls | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Silicon Motion Technology Corp.(g) | | 60.00 | | 03/15/24 | | | (138 | ) | | | USD (976,902 | ) | | | (144,900 | ) |
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TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS (Premiums $78,200) | | | $ | (144,900 | ) |
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Swap Contracts
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund Pays | | Fund Receives | | Notional Amount | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
4.20% | | 3 Month AUD BBSW | | | AUD | | | | 68,200,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (68,580 | ) | | | (165,351 | ) | | | (96,771 | ) |
3.95% | | 3 Month AUD BBSW | | | AUD | | | | 15,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (728 | ) | | | 9,382 | | | | 10,110 | |
4.09% | | 3 Month AUD BBSW | | | AUD | | | | 18,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (19,689 | ) | | | (19,689 | ) |
3 Month AUD BBSW | | 3.95% | | | AUD | | | | 28,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (19,455 | ) | | | (19,455 | ) |
3 Month AUD BBSW | | 4.07% | | | AUD | | | | 24,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 20,488 | | | | 20,488 | |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 4.01% | | | CAD | | | | 29,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (75,731 | ) | | | (75,731 | ) |
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87 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Swap Contracts — continued
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps — continued
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund Pays | | Fund Receives | | Notional Amount | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 4.19% | | | CAD | | | | 33,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | 82,356 | | | | (3,207 | ) | | | (85,563 | ) |
3.99% | | CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | | CAD | | | | 13,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 38,980 | | | | 38,980 | |
CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | 1.03% | | | CHF | | | | 6,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | (3,158 | ) | | | (10,778 | ) | | | (7,620 | ) |
CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | 1.08% | | | CHF | | | | 61,750,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | (18,971 | ) | | | (37,610 | ) | | | (18,639 | ) |
CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | 1.10% | | | CHF | | | | 12,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | 279 | | | | (2,068 | ) | | | (2,347 | ) |
CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | 1.21% | | | CHF | | | | 22,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 56,150 | | | | 56,150 | |
1.11% | | CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | | CHF | | | | 12,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (1,505 | ) | | | (1,505 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.43% | | | EUR | | | | 4,055,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | 53 | | | | (46,171 | ) | | | (46,224 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.52% | | | EUR | | | | 11,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (110,348 | ) | | | (110,348 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.63% | | | EUR | | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (32,426 | ) | | | (32,426 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.64% | | | EUR | | | | 7,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (48,687 | ) | | | (48,687 | ) |
2.83% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | EUR | | | | 58,680,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | (245,753 | ) | | | 183,164 | | | | 428,917 | |
2.51% | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | EUR | | | | 11,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 110,708 | | | | 110,708 | |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 4.12% | | | GBP | | | | 11,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (114,307 | ) | | | (114,307 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 4.16% | | | GBP | | | | 5,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (51,399 | ) | | | (51,399 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | 4.62% | | | GBP | | | | 35,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | 91,515 | | | | 52,322 | | | | (39,193 | ) |
4.08% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | GBP | | | | 12,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 136,124 | | | | 136,124 | |
3.75% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | GBP | | | | 12,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | 4,112 | | | | 228,121 | | | | 224,009 | |
4.04% | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | GBP | | | | 13,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | 7,213 | | | | 157,553 | | | | 150,340 | |
5.19% | | 3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | | NZD | | | | 26,200,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (57,669 | ) | | | (73,589 | ) | | | (15,920 | ) |
4.64% | | 3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | | NZD | | | | 28,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 101,653 | | | | 101,653 | |
3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | 5.09% | | | NZD | | | | 25,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 40,336 | | | | 40,336 | |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | 2.92% | | | SEK | | | | 163,880,000 | | | | 03/20/2026 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (5,033 | ) | | | (116,732 | ) | | | (111,699 | ) |
4.33% | | USD-SOFR-COMPOUND | | | USD | | | | 13,000,000 | | | | 06/20/2026 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (10,662 | ) | | | (10,662 | ) |
6 Month AUD BBSW | | 4.37% | | | AUD | | | | 67,350,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Semi-annual | | | | (141,859 | ) | | | (13,896 | ) | | | 127,963 | |
6 Month AUD BBSW | | 4.41% | | | AUD | | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Semi-annual | | | | 1,839 | | | | 9,149 | | | | 7,310 | |
6 Month AUD BBSW | | 4.48% | | | AUD | | | | 6,600,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Semi-annual | | | | — | | | | 39,331 | | | | 39,331 | |
6 Month AUD BBSW | | 4.51% | | | AUD | | | | 4,300,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Semi-annual | | | | — | | | | 32,185 | | | | 32,185 | |
6 Month AUD BBSW | | 4.60% | | | AUD | | | | 15,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Semi-annual | | | | 32,465 | | | | 186,873 | | | | 154,408 | |
4.56% | | 6 Month AUD BBSW | | | AUD | | | | 5,600,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Semi-annual | | | | — | | | | (54,730 | ) | | | (54,730 | ) |
4.46% | | 6 Month AUD BBSW | | | AUD | | | | 8,600,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Semi-annual | | | | — | | | | (38,581 | ) | | | (38,581 | ) |
4.42% | | 6 Month AUD BBSW | | | AUD | | | | 7,100,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Semi-annual | | | | — | | | | (16,725 | ) | | | (16,725 | ) |
4.42% | | 6 Month AUD BBSW | | | AUD | | | | 6,600,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Semi-annual | | | | — | | | | (18,151 | ) | | | (18,151 | ) |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 3.43% | | | CAD | | | | 7,300,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (30,883 | ) | | | (30,883 | ) |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 3.46% | | | CAD | | | | 3,400,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (8,649 | ) | | | (8,649 | ) |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 3.49% | | | CAD | | | | 8,100,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (6,693 | ) | | | (6,693 | ) |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 3.49% | | | CAD | | | | 3,100,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (1,420 | ) | | | (1,420 | ) |
CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | 3.61% | | | CAD | | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 22,764 | | | | 22,764 | |
3.15% | | CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | | CAD | | | | 7,400,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 160,219 | | | | 160,219 | |
3.41% | | CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | | CAD | | | | 6,700,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 38,620 | | | | 38,620 | |
3.45% | | CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | | CAD | | | | 7,800,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | (24,281 | ) | | | 23,908 | | | | 48,189 | |
3.45% | | CAD-CORRA-OIS-COMPOUND | | | CAD | | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 12,383 | | | | 12,383 | |
CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | 1.25% | | | CHF | | | | 2,600,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 12,485 | | | | 12,485 | |
1.21% | | CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | | CHF | | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | (8,102 | ) | | | (2,052 | ) | | | 6,050 | |
1.19% | | CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | | CHF | | | | 13,560,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | (31,702 | ) | | | 26,808 | | | | 58,510 | |
1.35% | | CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | | CHF | | | | 4,300,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (68,305 | ) | | | (68,305 | ) |
1.26% | | CHF-SARON-OIS-COMPOUND | | | CHF | | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | (2,077 | ) | | | (7,928 | ) | | | (5,851 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.19% | | | EUR | | | | 5,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (191,826 | ) | | | (191,826 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.21% | | | EUR | | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (63,194 | ) | | | (63,194 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.42% | | | EUR | | | | 4,700,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (59,744 | ) | | | (59,744 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | 2.43% | | | EUR | | | | 2,600,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (32,061 | ) | | | (32,061 | ) |
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| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 88 |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Swap Contracts — continued
Centrally Cleared Interest Rate Swaps — continued
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Fund Pays | | Fund Receives | | | Notional Amount | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | 2.50% | | | | EUR | | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (8,542 | ) | | | (8,542 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | 2.54% | | | | EUR | | | | 13,270,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | 37,009 | | | | (18,456 | ) | | | (55,465 | ) |
EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | 2.61% | | | | EUR | | | | 3,300,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 17,229 | | | | 17,229 | |
2.27% | | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | | EUR | | | | 916,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | (1,502 | ) | | | 24,645 | | | | 26,147 | |
2.52% | | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | | EUR | | | | 5,610,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | (7,156 | ) | | | 16,181 | | | | 23,337 | |
2.45% | | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | | EUR | | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 16,434 | | | | 16,434 | |
2.42% | | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | | EUR | | | | 2,700,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 33,936 | | | | 33,936 | |
2.42% | | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | | EUR | | | | 2,600,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 34,534 | | | | 34,534 | |
2.41% | | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | | EUR | | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 32,905 | | | | 32,905 | |
2.52% | | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | | EUR | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 5,154 | | | | 5,154 | |
2.48% | | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | | EUR | | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 8,175 | | | | 8,175 | |
2.54% | | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | | EUR | | | | 4,800,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 8,731 | | | | 8,731 | |
2.55% | | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | | EUR | | | | 3,300,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 822 | | | | 822 | |
2.55% | | | EUR-EuroSTR-COMPOUND | | | | EUR | | | | 3,900,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 1,528 | | | | 1,528 | |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | 3.15% | | | | GBP | | | | 3,200,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | (3,292 | ) | | | (223,021 | ) | | | (219,729 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | 3.41% | | | | GBP | | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (119,990 | ) | | | (119,990 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | 3.51% | | | | GBP | | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | (11,634 | ) | | | (98,146 | ) | | | (86,512 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | 3.51% | | | | GBP | | | | 4,400,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (143,497 | ) | | | (143,497 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | 3.54% | | | | GBP | | | | 3,200,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | (3,219 | ) | | | (95,677 | ) | | | (92,458 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | 3.70% | | | | GBP | | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (24,996 | ) | | | (24,996 | ) |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | 3.84% | | | | GBP | | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 2,184 | | | | 2,184 | |
GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | 3.85% | | | | GBP | | | | 5,410,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | 1,438 | | | | 11,209 | | | | 9,771 | |
3.89% | | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | | GBP | | | | 8,300,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | (31,078 | ) | | | (49,325 | ) | | | (18,247 | ) |
3.24% | | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | | GBP | | | | 1,700,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 103,143 | | | | 103,143 | |
3.36% | | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | | GBP | | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 135,617 | | | | 135,617 | |
3.65% | | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | | GBP | | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 45,690 | | | | 45,690 | |
3.62% | | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | | GBP | | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 23,765 | | | | 23,765 | |
3.68% | | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | | GBP | | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 20,364 | | | | 20,364 | |
3.74% | | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | | GBP | | | | 2,600,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 23,821 | | | | 23,821 | |
3.90% | | | GBP-SONIA-COMPOUND | | | | GBP | | | | 3,200,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | (22,130 | ) | | | (22,130 | ) |
4.30% | | | 3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | | | NZD | | | | 10,800,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 126,401 | | | | 126,401 | |
4.69% | | | 3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | | | NZD | | | | 6,100,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (46,649 | ) | | | (46,649 | ) |
3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | | 4.48% | | | | NZD | | | | 6,700,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (16,922 | ) | | | (16,922 | ) |
3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | | 4.75% | | | | NZD | | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | 15,207 | | | | 62,680 | | | | 47,473 | |
3 Month NZD Bank Bill Rate | | | 4.77% | | | | NZD | | | | 12,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | 42,453 | | | | 137,534 | | | | 95,081 | |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | | 2.20% | | | | SEK | | | | 67,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (328,702 | ) | | | (328,702 | ) |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | | 2.24% | | | | SEK | | | | 50,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (229,286 | ) | | | (229,286 | ) |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | | 2.47% | | | | SEK | | | | 37,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (97,031 | ) | | | (97,031 | ) |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | | 2.59% | | | | SEK | | | | 42,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (69,090 | ) | | | (69,090 | ) |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | | 2.63% | | | | SEK | | | | 22,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (28,503 | ) | | | (28,503 | ) |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | | 2.76% | | | | SEK | | | | 28,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | (6,579 | ) | | | (6,579 | ) |
3 Month SEK STIBOR | | | 2.84% | | | | SEK | | | | 31,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 12,316 | | | | 12,316 | |
2.47% | | | 3 Month SEK STIBOR | | | | SEK | | | | 36,640,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | 2,884 | | | | 97,855 | | | | 94,971 | |
2.49% | | | 3 Month SEK STIBOR | | | | SEK | | | | 401,940,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | (44,261 | ) | | | 997,232 | | | | 1,041,493 | |
2.28% | | | 3 Month SEK STIBOR | | | | SEK | | | | 45,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 188,763 | | | | 188,763 | |
2.63% | | | 3 Month SEK STIBOR | | | | SEK | | | | 49,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | — | | | | 65,523 | | | | 65,523 | |
2.60% | | | 3 Month SEK STIBOR | | | | SEK | | | | 43,000,000 | | | | 03/20/2034 | | | | Quarterly | | | | 2,166 | | | | 68,517 | | | | 66,351 | |
USD-SOFR-COMPOUND | | | 3.88% | | | | USD | | | | 3,100,000 | | | | 06/20/2034 | | | | Annually | | | | — | | | | 15,008 | | | | 15,008 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (389,066 | ) | | $ | 856,507 | | | $ | 1,245,573 | |
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89 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Swap Contracts — continued
OTC Total Return Swaps
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Fund Pays | | Fund Receives | | | Counterparty | | | Notional Amount | | | Expiration Date | | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
1 Month Federal Funds Rate minus 0.06% | |
| Total Return on MSCI World Daily Total Return Net Value Index | | | | UBSA | | | | USD | | | | 6,022,218 | | | | 05/22/2024 | | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | 17,225 | | | | 17,225 | |
Total Return on MSCI World Daily Total Return Net Growth Index | |
| 1 Month Federal Funds Rate plus 0.02% | | | | UBSA | | | | USD | | | | 8,992,983 | | | | 05/22/2024 | | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | (31,333 | ) | | | (31,333 | ) |
1 Month Federal Funds Rate plus 0.07% | |
| Total Return on MSCI World Daily Total Return Net Value Index | | | | UBSA | | | | USD | | | | 6,554,926 | | | | 08/09/2024 | | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | 190,664 | | | | 190,664 | |
Total Return on MSCI World Daily Total Return Net Value Index | |
| 1 Month Federal Funds Rate plus 0.11% | | | | UBSA | | | | USD | | | | 5,732,925 | | | | 08/09/2024 | | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | (161,342 | ) | | | (161,342 | ) |
1 Month Federal Funds Rate plus 0.03% | |
| Total Return on MSCI World Daily Total Return Net Value Index | | | | GS | | | | USD | | | | 17,702,834 | | | | 04/30/2024 | | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Return on MSCI World Daily Total Return Net Growth Index | |
| 1 Month Federal Funds Rate minus 0.02% | | | | GS | | | | USD | | | | 17,069,328 | | | | 04/30/2024 | | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
1 Month Federal Funds Rate plus 0.06% | |
| Total Return on MSCI World Daily Total Return Net Value Index | | | | JPM | | | | USD | | | | 2,532,909 | | | | 12/16/2024 | | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | 35,738 | | | | 35,738 | |
Total Return on MSCI World Daily Total Return Net Growth Index | |
| 1 Month Federal Funds Rate minus 0.17% | | | | JPM | | | | USD | | | | 4,044,473 | | | | 12/16/2024 | | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | (53,540 | ) | | | (53,540 | ) |
Total Return on Equity Basket (m) | |
| 1 Month Federal Funds Rate minus 0.40% | | | | GS | | | | USD | | | | 27,446,149 | | | | 06/24/2024 | | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | 549,421 | | | | 549,421 | |
Total Return on Equity Basket (n) | |
| 1 Month Federal Funds Rate minus 0.40% | | | | MORD | | | | USD | | | | 33,020,485 | | | | 06/18/2024 | | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | (630,957 | ) | | | (630,957 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | — | | | $ | (84,124 | ) | | $ | (84,124 | ) |
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| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 90 |
GMO Implementation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
As of February 29, 2024, for the above contracts and/or agreements, the Fund had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover commitments or collateral requirements, if any, of the relevant broker or exchange.
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
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† Denominated in U.S. Dollar, unless otherwise indicated. * Non-income producing security. |
(a) All or a portion of this security has been pledged to cover margin requirements on futures and/or cleared swap contracts, collateral on securities sold short, OTC swap contracts, forward currency contracts, and/or written options, if any (Note 4). |
(b) All or a portion of this security is out on loan (Note 2). |
(c) Securities are traded on separate exchanges for the same entity. |
(d) Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs (Note 2). |
(e) Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by the Trustees of GMO Trust or persons acting at their direction pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees. Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs (Note 2). |
(f) The security is restricted as to resale. |
(g) All or a portion of this investment is held in connection with one or more holdings within the Fund. |
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(h) Preferred dividend rates are disclosed to the extent that a stated rate exists. |
(i) Security is in default. |
(j) All or a portion of this security or derivative is owned by GMO Implementation SPC Ltd., which is a 100% owned subsidiary of GMO Implementation Fund. |
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(k) The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
(l) The rate shown represents yield-to-maturity. |
(m) Periodic payments made/received are based on the total return of the referenced entity. Custom equity basket swap which has a notional amount of less than 1% of the Fund’s total net assets. |
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(n) The following table represents the individual long and/or short positions within the custom equity basket swap as of February 29, 2024. |
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Shares | | | Description | | % of Equity Basket | | | Value ($) | |
| (244,000) | | | Alibaba Health Information Technology Ltd. | | | 0.3 | % | | | (106,617 | ) |
| (369,000) | | | China Molybdenum Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 0.7 | % | | | (227,639 | ) |
| (44,000) | | | China Southern Airlines Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 0.0 | % | | | (16,330 | ) |
| (1,730,000) | | | Genscript Biotech Corp. | | | 10.4 | % | | | (3,497,430 | ) |
| (3,271,300) | | | Gulf Energy Development PCL NVDR | | | 11.7 | % | | | (3,927,510 | ) |
| (6,273) | | | Hanmi Pharm Co. Ltd. | | | 4.7 | % | | | (1,574,387 | ) |
| (291,000) | | | Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos SA | | | 0.6 | % | | | (214,836 | ) |
| (1,015) | | | Hotel Shilla Co. Ltd. | | | 0.1 | % | | | (45,884 | ) |
| (134,500) | | | Innovent Biologics, Inc. | | | 2.2 | % | | | (725,318 | ) |
| (18,577) | | | Kakao Corp. | | | 2.2 | % | | | (745,643 | ) |
| (2,686,000) | | | Kingdee International Software Group Co. Ltd. | | | 8.6 | % | | | (2,888,221 | ) |
| (112,499) | | | Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. | | | 12.9 | % | | | (4,340,725 | ) |
| (327,700) | | | Microport Scientific Corp. | | | 1.0 | % | | | (320,699 | ) |
| 403,642 | | | Nokia OYJ | | | (4.2 | %) | | | 1,422,875 | |
| (506,000) | | | Nongfu Spring Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 8.5 | % | | | (2,861,329 | ) |
| (15) | | | POSCO Chemical Co. Ltd. | | | 0.0 | % | | | (3,585 | ) |
| (90,300) | | | Rede D’Or Sao Luiz SA | | | 1.4 | % | | | (459,938 | ) |
| (9,284) | | | Samsung Biologics Co. Ltd. | | | 16.1 | % | | | (5,402,070 | ) |
| (726,412) | | | Samsung Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. | | | 12.8 | % | | | (4,318,558 | ) |
| (226,250) | | | Shandong Gold Mining Co. Ltd. - Class H | | | 1.1 | % | | | (357,490 | ) |
| 128,512 | | | Stora Enso OYJ – R Shares | | | (4.8 | %) | | | 1,624,855 | |
| (15,062) | | | Yuhan Corp. | | | 2.3 | % | | | (763,973 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | $ | (33,593,968 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Shares | | Description | | % of Equity Basket | | | Value ($) | |
(2,004,000) | | Air China Ltd. – Class H | | | 3.2 | % | | | (1,073,114 | ) |
(1,563,300) | | Airports Of Thailand PC NVDR | | | 8.2 | % | | | (2,770,402 | ) |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 113.
| | | | |
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GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Asset Allocation team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Class III shares of GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund returned +17.08% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +14.41% for the Fund’s benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index.
The Fund’s decision to hold a broadly 8% average off-benchmark position in emerging markets, managed ex-China, added a little to performance relative to the benchmark as the MSCI Emerging Markets ex-China Index produced a 19.7% return. The choice of managing emerging markets ex-China was particularly helpful as China continued to struggle for the year. A small overweight to Japan, which beat the MSCI EAFE Index, also contributed marginally to relative performance. Security selection in both developed and emerging markets was extremely strong, and this was the primary driver of the outperformance of the benchmark.
Because some of the securities and instruments held directly or indirectly by the Fund had positive fair value adjustments at the beginning or end of the fiscal year (and the performance of indices are not fair valued), the Fund’s absolute and relative performance is higher than it otherwise would have been in the absence of such fair value adjustments.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
93
GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $1,000,000 Investment in
GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund Class III Shares and the MSCI EAFE Index
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns | |
| | 1 Year | | | 5 Year | | | 10 Year | | | Since Inception | |
Class III | | | 17.08 | % | | | 7.75 | % | | | 3.68 | % | | | n/a | |
Class R6 | | | 17.01 | % | | | n/a | | | | n/a | | | | 1/22/21 4.78 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
MSCI data may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose. MSCI provides no warranties, has not prepared or approved this report, and has no liability hereunder.
For Class III and R6 the gross expense ratio of 0.70% and 0.70%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.62% and 0.62% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 96.9 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 6.0 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 0.8 | |
Debt Obligations | | | 0.1 | |
Futures Contracts | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Other | | | (3.8 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | % of Investments | |
Japan | | | 27.0 | % |
France | | | 12.8 | |
United Kingdom | | | 10.4 | |
Netherlands | | | 6.2 | |
Italy | | | 5.7 | |
Spain | | | 5.4 | |
Switzerland | | | 5.3 | |
Germany | | | 4.3 | |
Other Emerging | | | 4.2 | † |
Australia | | | 2.9 | |
Canada | | | 2.2 | |
Other Developed | | | 2.2 | ‡ |
Taiwan | | | 2.1 | |
Sweden | | | 2.0 | |
Norway | | | 1.7 | |
Singapore | | | 1.6 | |
Hong Kong | | | 1.4 | |
Belgium | | | 1.3 | |
India | | | 1.3 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | The table incorporates aggregate indirect asset class exposure associated with investments in other funds of GMO Trust (“underlying funds”). Derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table incorporates aggregate indirect country exposure associated with investments in the underlying funds. The table excludes short-term investments and includes exposure through the use of derivative financial instruments, if any. The table excludes exposure through forward currency contracts, if any. |
† | “Other Emerging” is comprised of emerging countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
‡ | “Other Developed” is comprised of developed countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
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GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 100.0% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 100.0% | | | | |
| 1,366,769 | | | GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Class VI | | | 21,157,581 | |
| 7,918,187 | | | GMO International Equity Fund, Class IV | | | 185,602,298 | |
| 3,344,381 | | | GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Class IV | | | 47,858,092 | |
| 549,320 | | | GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund, Class VI | | | 10,805,125 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $258,204,158) | | | 265,423,096 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.0% | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 0.0% | | | | |
| 116,212 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (a) | | | 116,212 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $116,212) | | | 116,212 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% (Cost $258,320,370) | | | 265,539,308 | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — (0.0%) | | | (36,337 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 265,502,971 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 113.
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 96 |
GMO International Equity Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Asset Allocation team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Class III shares of GMO International Equity Allocation Fund returned +17.53% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, compared to +12.51% for the MSCI All Country World Index (“ACWI”) ex USA.
The Fund’s overweight to emerging markets detracted modestly from performance relative to the benchmark as the MSCI Emerging Markets Index delivered a moderate 8.7% return. We believed that emerging markets were trading at preferential valuations but, unfortunately, China continued to struggle, and this weighed heavily on emerging market performance. However, security selection in both developed and emerging markets was very strong, and an approach of managing some of the emerging assets ex-China was also beneficial, and this led to excellent outperformance of the benchmark.
Because some of the securities and instruments held directly or indirectly by the Fund had positive fair value adjustments at the beginning or end of the fiscal year (and the performance of indices are not fair valued), the Fund’s absolute and relative performance is higher than it otherwise would have been in the absence of such fair value adjustments.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
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GMO International Equity Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $1,000,000 Investment in
GMO International Equity Allocation Fund Class III Shares and the MSCI ACWI ex USA
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns | |
| | 1 Year | | | 5 Year | | | 10 Year | | | Since Inception | |
Class III | | | 17.53 | % | | | 5.19 | % | | | 2.96 | % | | | n/a | |
Class R6 | | | 17.49 | % | | | n/a | | | | n/a | | | | 8/30/19 6.56 | % |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited. Performance for classes may vary due to different fees.
MSCI data may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose. MSCI provides no warranties, has not prepared or approved this report, and has no liability hereunder.
For Class III and R6 the gross expense ratio of 0.70% and 0.70%, respectively, is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Classes listed above, the corresponding net expense ratio of 0.67% and 0.67% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
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GMO International Equity Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 95.1 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4.3 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 2.7 | |
Debt Obligations | | | 0.1 | |
Futures Contracts | | | 0.1 | |
Other | | | (2.3 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | % of Investments | |
Japan | | | 18.8 | % |
Taiwan | | | 8.6 | |
France | | | 8.4 | |
United Kingdom | | | 6.9 | |
China | | | 6.6 | |
India | | | 4.6 | |
Netherlands | | | 4.1 | |
Other Emerging | | | 3.8 | † |
Italy | | | 3.8 | |
Brazil | | | 3.6 | |
Spain | | | 3.5 | |
Switzerland | | | 3.5 | |
South Africa | | | 3.3 | |
Germany | | | 2.8 | |
Other Developed | | | 2.3 | ‡ |
Mexico | | | 2.2 | |
South Korea | | | 2.1 | |
Australia | | | 2.0 | |
Indonesia | | | 1.5 | |
Canada | | | 1.4 | |
Hungary | | | 1.4 | |
Sweden | | | 1.4 | |
Hong Kong | | | 1.3 | |
Norway | | | 1.1 | |
Singapore | | | 1.0 | |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
& | The table incorporates aggregate indirect asset class exposure associated with investments in other funds of GMO Trust (“underlying funds”). Derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table incorporates aggregate indirect country exposure associated with investments in the underlying funds. The table excludes short-term investments and includes exposure through the use of derivative financial instruments, if any. The table excludes exposure through forward currency contracts, if any. |
† | “Other Emerging” is comprised of emerging countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
‡ | “Other Developed” is comprised of developed countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Investments. |
99
GMO International Equity Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 99.9% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 99.9% | | | | |
| 1,567,993 | | | GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Class VI | | | 24,272,532 | |
| 3,815,511 | | | GMO Emerging Markets Fund, Class VI | | | 89,931,600 | |
| 6,076,544 | | | GMO International Equity Fund, Class IV | | | 142,434,181 | |
| 2,540,404 | | | GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Class IV | | | 36,353,186 | |
| 629,117 | | | GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund, Class VI | | | 12,374,718 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $337,425,161) | | | 305,366,217 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.1% | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 0.1% | | | | |
| 201,400 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (a) | | | 201,400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $201,400) | | | 201,400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% (Cost $337,626,561) | | | 305,567,617 | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — (0.0%) | | | (40,909 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 305,526,708 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
(a) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 113.
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 100 |
GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Portfolio Management
Day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio is the responsibility of the Asset Allocation team at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC.
Management Discussion and Analysis of Fund Performance
Class III shares of GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund returned +14.44% (net) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, as compared with +19.29% for the GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Index (75% MSCI World Index (MSCI Standard Index Series) and 25% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index).
The Fund’s circa 18% off-benchmark position in alternatives had a significant detrimental impact on relative performance. It is invested in the Equity Dislocation Strategy, which is long cheap Value stocks and short expensive Growth stocks, and endured a challenging year as Growth significantly outperformed finishing with a, very respectable in context, return of -0.9%. The Fund held an average 69% in equities over the period, and the return of 19.0% was behind the MSCI World Index return of 25.0%. In terms of regional biases, the decision to lean away from the U.S. in favor of being overweight developed ex-U.S. equities and overweight emerging market equities was a substantial headwind as the U.S. outperformed. Security selection in emerging and developed ex-U.S. markets was strong, but could not offset the allocation positioning. The Fund held an average of 13% in fixed income, with an emphasis on credit including an allocation to emerging market debt. The Fund’s fixed income exposure posted 10.4%, nicely ahead of the 3.3% return from the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index, with the outperformance largely driven by an excellent return from the emerging debt exposure, which was well ahead of its reference benchmark.
Because some of the securities and instruments held directly or indirectly by the Fund had positive fair value adjustments at the beginning or end of the fiscal year (and the performance of indices are not fair valued), the Fund’s absolute and relative performance is higher than it otherwise would have been in the absence of such fair value adjustments.
The views expressed herein are exclusively those of Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC as of the date of this report and are subject to change. GMO disclaims any responsibility to update such views. They are not meant as investment advice. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities and may not be representative of any GMO portfolio’s current or future investments. All information is unaudited.
101
GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Comparison of Change in Value of a $1,000,000 Investment in
GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund Class III Shares, the
GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Index*, the MSCI World Index and the Bloomberg
U.S. Aggregate Index
As of February 29, 2024
| | | | | | |
| | Average Annual Total Returns |
| | 1 Year | | 5 Year | | 10 Year |
Class III | | 14.44% | | 6.71% | | 5.09% |
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance data may be lower or higher than the performance data provided herein. To obtain performance information up to the most recent month-end, visit www.gmo.com. Performance shown is net of all fees after reimbursement from GMO. Returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed during the periods shown and do not include the effect of taxes on distributions and redemptions. The performance information shown above only includes purchase premiums and/or redemption fees in effect as of February 29, 2024. All information is unaudited.
* | The GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Index is a composite benchmark computed by GMO and comprised of 75% MSCI World Index and 25% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index. |
MSCI data may not be reproduced or used for any other purpose. MSCI provides no warranties, has not prepared or approved this report, and has no liability hereunder.
102
GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
For Class III the gross expense ratio of 0.85% is equal to the Fund’s Total Annual Operating Expenses set forth in the Fund’s most recent prospectus dated June 30, 2023. For the Class listed above, the net expense ratio of 0.70% reflects the reduction of expenses from fee reimbursements. The fee reimbursements will continue until at least June 30, 2024. Elimination of this reimbursement will result in higher fees and lower performance.
103
GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Investment Concentration Summary
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Asset Class Summary& | | % of Total Net Assets | |
Common Stocks | | | 85.4 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 22.2 | |
Debt Obligations | | | 8.4 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 1.7 | |
Loan Assignments | | | 0.1 | |
Futures Contracts | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Rights/Warrants | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Investment Funds | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Loan Participations | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Written Options/Credit Linked Options | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Purchased Options | | | 0.0 | ^ |
Swap Contracts | | | (0.0 | )^ |
Reverse Repurchase Agreements | | | (0.0 | )^ |
Securities Sold Short | | | (16.6 | ) |
Other | | | (1.2 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | Debt Obligations as a % of Total Net Assets | |
United States | | | 17.8 | % |
Other Emerging | | | 3.4 | † |
Other Developed | | | 0.1 | ‡ |
Euro Region | | | 0.0 | §^ |
| | | | |
| | | 21.3 | % |
| | | | |
| | | | |
Country/Region Summary¤ | | Equity Investments as a % of Total Net Assets | |
United States | | | 22.8 | % |
Japan | | | 10.6 | |
Other Developed | | | 5.1 | ‡ |
Taiwan | | | 3.9 | |
France | | | 3.6 | |
United Kingdom | | | 3.2 | |
Other Emerging | | | 3.1 | † |
India | | | 2.4 | |
China | | | 2.0 | |
Brazil | | | 1.9 | |
Netherlands | | | 1.7 | |
Spain | | | 1.6 | |
Switzerland | | | 1.6 | |
South Korea | | | 1.5 | |
South Africa | | | 1.5 | |
Mexico | | | 1.2 | |
Canada | | | 1.2 | |
Italy | | | 1.2 | |
Euro Region | | | 0.0 | §^ |
| | | | |
| | | 70.1 | % |
| | | | |
& | The table incorporates aggregate indirect asset class exposure associated with investments in other funds of GMO Trust (“underlying funds”). Derivative financial instruments, if any, are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). |
¤ | The table incorporates aggregate indirect country exposure associated with investments in the underlying funds. The table excludes short-term investments. The table includes exposure through the use of certain derivative financial instruments and excludes exposure through certain currency linked derivatives such as forward currency contracts and currency options. The table is based on duration adjusted net exposures (both investments and derivatives), taking into account the market value of securities and the notional amounts of swaps and other derivative financial instruments. Duration is based on GMO’s models. The greater the duration of a bond, the greater its contribution to the concentration percentage. Credit default swap exposures are factored into the duration-adjusted exposure using the reference security and applying the same methodology to that security. The table is not normalized, thus, due to the exclusions listed above and negative exposures, which may be attributable to derivatives or short sales, if any, the tables may not total to 100%. |
† | “Other Emerging” is comprised of emerging countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Total Net Assets. |
‡ | “Other Developed” is comprised of developed countries that each represent between (1.0)% and 1.0% of Total Net Assets. |
§ | “Euro Region” is comprised of derivative financial instruments attributed to the Eurozone and not a particular country. |
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GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | COMMON STOCKS — 21.1% | | | | |
| | | | Australia — 0.4% | | | | |
| 16,457 | | | BlueScope Steel Ltd. (a) | | | 244,723 | |
| 22,207 | | | Brambles Ltd. (a) | | | 218,050 | |
| 44,850 | | | GPT Group – (REIT) (a) | | | 126,846 | |
| 83,063 | | | Mirvac Group – (REIT) (a) | | | 117,813 | |
| 44,089 | | | Scentre Group – (REIT) (a) | | | 89,230 | |
| 42,562 | | | Stockland – (REIT) (a) | | | 124,358 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Australia | | | 921,020 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Belgium — 0.3% | | | | |
| 5,649 | | | Ageas SA (a) | | | 240,080 | |
| 358 | | | Sofina SA (a) | | | 81,939 | |
| 3,202 | | | UCB SA (a) | | | 369,445 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Belgium | | | 691,464 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 0.0% | | | | |
| 1,107 | | | Vale SA | | | 14,918 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Canada — 1.0% | | | | |
| 3,100 | | | Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. (a) | | | 192,261 | |
| 967 | | | Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. – Class A (a) | | | 39,405 | |
| 5,287 | | | Brookfield Corp. – Class A (a) | | | 218,195 | |
| 2,400 | | | Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. – Class A (a) | | | 244,218 | |
| 300 | | | CGI, Inc. * (a) | | | 34,444 | |
| 1,200 | | | iA Financial Corp., Inc. (a) | | | 74,415 | |
| 1,500 | | | Magna International, Inc. (a) | | | 82,651 | |
| 9,200 | | | Manulife Financial Corp. (a) (b) | | | 218,349 | |
| 7,400 | | | Manulife Financial Corp. (a) (b) | | | 175,676 | |
| 2,752 | | | Nutrien Ltd. (a) | | | 143,764 | |
| 2,300 | | | Onex Corp. (a) | | | 171,286 | |
| 794 | | | Open Text Corp. (a) | | | 30,561 | |
| 7,300 | | | Quebecor, Inc. – Class B (a) | | | 170,727 | |
| 3,200 | | | West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (a) (b) | | | 257,528 | |
| 400 | | | West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (b) (c) | | | 32,200 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Canada | | | 2,085,680 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | China — 0.3% | | | | |
| 78,000 | | | Bank of Communications Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 51,101 | |
| 13,000 | | | Beijing Enterprises Holdings Ltd. | | | 48,904 | |
| 304,000 | | | China Construction Bank Corp. – Class H | | | 188,528 | |
| 46,500 | | | China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd. | | | 68,672 | |
| 152,000 | | | China Railway Group Ltd. – Class H | | | 74,037 | |
| 286,000 | | | China Zhongwang Holdings Ltd. * (d) | | | — | |
| 110,000 | | | CITIC Ltd. | | | 110,657 | |
| 65,000 | | | COSCO Shipping Holdings Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 69,975 | |
| 60,000 | | | Dongfeng Motor Group Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 25,666 | |
| 9,000 | | | Kingboard Holdings Ltd. | | | 17,653 | |
| 9,900 | | | Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 15,920 | |
| 8,000 | | | Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd. – Class H | | | 22,388 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | China — continued | | | | |
| 1,186 | | | Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | 41,546 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total China | | | 735,047 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Denmark — 0.4% | | | | |
| 49 | | | AP Moller - Maersk AS – Class A (a) | | | 66,560 | |
| 131 | | | AP Moller - Maersk AS – Class B (a) | | | 185,908 | |
| 12,003 | | | Danske Bank AS (a) | | | 353,130 | |
| 339 | | | Genmab AS * (a) | | | 94,181 | |
| 516 | | | Pandora AS (a) | | | 83,448 | |
| 475 | | | ROCKWOOL AS – B Shares (a) | | | 152,024 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Denmark | | | 935,251 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Finland — 0.2% | | | | |
| 3,711 | | | Neste OYJ (a) | | | 101,726 | |
| 86,641 | | | Nokia OYJ (a) | | | 305,418 | |
| 6,647 | | | Stora Enso OYJ – R Shares (a) | | | 84,042 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Finland | | | 491,186 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | France — 0.8% | | | | |
| 9,781 | | | ArcelorMittal SA | | | 255,141 | |
| 1,232 | | | BNP Paribas SA (a) | | | 73,945 | |
| 580 | | | Cie de Saint-Gobain SA (a) | | | 44,713 | |
| 223 | | | LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (a) | | | 203,540 | |
| 729 | | | Publicis Groupe SA (a) | | | 77,132 | |
| 6,394 | | | Renault SA (a) | | | 266,972 | |
| 1,505 | | | Safran SA (a) | | | 315,584 | |
| 10,582 | | | Societe Generale SA (a) | | | 256,990 | |
| 1,536 | | | STMicroelectronics NV - NY Shares | | | 70,072 | |
| 8,658 | | | Vivendi SE (a) | | | 96,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total France | | | 1,660,839 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Germany — 0.3% | | | | |
| 310 | | | Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (a) | | | 36,669 | |
| 1,331 | | | Beiersdorf AG (a) | | | 190,787 | |
| 1,413 | | | Continental AG (a) | | | 113,344 | |
| 1,882 | | | Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA (a) | | | 52,706 | |
| 3,117 | | | Mercedes-Benz Group AG (a) | | | 248,377 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Germany | | | 641,883 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Hong Kong — 0.1% | | | | |
| 19,111 | | | Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. | | | 104,055 | |
| 4,500 | | | Orient Overseas International Ltd. (a) | | | 69,684 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Hong Kong | | | 173,739 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | India — 0.4% | | | | |
| 4,804 | | | Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. | | | 35,118 | |
| 64,626 | | | GAIL India Ltd. | | | 142,321 | |
| 6,193 | | | Hindalco Industries Ltd. | | | 37,764 | |
| 22,810 | | | Hindustan Petroleum Corp. Ltd. | | | 141,769 | |
| 88,428 | | | Indian Oil Corp. Ltd. | | | 177,940 | |
| | | | |
105 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | India — continued | | | | |
| 66,639 | | | Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd. | | | 212,805 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total India | | | 747,717 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Ireland — 0.1% | | | | |
| 2,059 | | | Ryanair Holdings PLC Sponsored ADR (a) | | | 284,657 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Israel — 0.2% | | | | |
| 269 | | | Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. * (c) | | | 43,153 | |
| 24,056 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Sponsored ADR* (a) | | | 316,336 | |
| 5,573 | | | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. * | | | 73,246 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Israel | | | 432,735 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Italy — 0.3% | | | | |
| 3,028 | | | Leonardo SpA (a) | | | 64,739 | |
| 15,258 | | | Stellantis NV (a) | | | 399,143 | |
| 465,893 | | | Telecom Italia SpA * (a) | | | 140,069 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Italy | | | 603,951 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Japan — 1.8% | | | | |
| 1,900 | | | Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (a) | | | 23,648 | |
| 900 | | | FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. (a) | | | 57,327 | |
| 29,100 | | | Honda Motor Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 345,782 | |
| 18,800 | | | Inpex Corp. (a) | | | 250,580 | |
| 7,800 | | | ITOCHU Corp. (a) | | | 338,839 | |
| 2,300 | | | Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (a) | | | 29,414 | |
| 4,500 | | | Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. (a) | | | 214,790 | |
| 8,900 | | | Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. (a) | | | 304,789 | |
| 1,400 | | | NEC Corp. (a) | | | 94,496 | |
| 9,700 | | | Nippon Yusen KK (a) | | | 308,911 | |
| 5,800 | | | Panasonic Holdings Corp. (a) | | | 54,831 | |
| 6,600 | | | Renesas Electronics Corp. (a) | | | 109,052 | |
| 12,600 | | | Sekisui House Ltd. (a) | | | 280,674 | |
| 2,800 | | | Shionogi & Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 139,403 | |
| 9,000 | | | Subaru Corp. (a) | | | 203,632 | |
| 13,400 | | | Sumitomo Corp. (a) | | | 314,577 | |
| 2,700 | | | TDK Corp. (a) | | | 140,770 | |
| 54,700 | | | Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings, Inc. * (a) | | | 295,916 | |
| 6,100 | | | Tosoh Corp. (a) | | | 83,123 | |
| 1,500 | | | Toyota Tsusho Corp. (a) | | | 97,175 | |
| 17,400 | | | Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. (a) | | | 155,997 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Japan | | | 3,843,726 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Mexico — 0.2% | | | | |
| 24,422 | | | Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV | | | 304,081 | |
| 44,275 | | | Grupo Mexico SAB de CV – Series B | | | 215,891 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Mexico | | | 519,972 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Netherlands — 0.7% | | | | |
| 15,720 | | | Aegon Ltd. (a) | | | 94,480 | |
| 3,606 | | | AerCap Holdings NV * | | | 278,311 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Netherlands — continued | | | | |
| 3,051 | | | EXOR NV (a) | | | 329,557 | |
| 19,383 | | | ING Groep NV (a) | | | 266,746 | |
| 757 | | | JDE Peet’s NV (a) | | | 17,287 | |
| 8,196 | | | Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV (a) | | | 244,092 | |
| 13,553 | | | Koninklijke Philips NV (a) | | | 273,056 | |
| 935 | | | Prosus NV | | | 27,309 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Netherlands | | | 1,530,838 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | New Zealand — 0.0% | | | | |
| 12,318 | | | Meridian Energy Ltd. (a) | | | 44,854 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Norway — 0.1% | | | | |
| 9,557 | | | Equinor ASA (a) | | | 235,473 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Poland — 0.1% | | | | |
| 15,981 | | | ORLEN SA | | | 248,238 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Portugal — 0.0% | | | | |
| 4,680 | | | EDP - Energias de Portugal SA | | | 18,638 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Russia — 0.0% | | | | |
| 2,505 | | | LUKOIL PJSC (d) | | | 2,025 | |
| 5,410 | | | Novatek PJSC (d) | | | 798 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Russia | | | 2,823 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | South Africa — 0.0% | | | | |
| 7,025 | | | Bidvest Group Ltd. | | | 85,731 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | South Korea — 0.6% | | | | |
| 119 | | | Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd. | | | 21,705 | |
| 660 | | | Hyundai Motor Co. | | | 124,256 | |
| 4,122 | | | Kia Corp. * | | | 386,017 | |
| 1,631 | | | LG Corp. | | | 114,804 | |
| 3,087 | | | LG Electronics, Inc. | | | 220,683 | |
| 76 | | | POSCO Holdings, Inc. | | | 24,700 | |
| 2,400 | | | POSCO Holdings, Inc. Sponsored ADR (a) | | | 193,992 | |
| 2,735 | | | SK Square Co. Ltd. * | | | 143,513 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total South Korea | | | 1,229,670 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Spain — 0.5% | | | | |
| 3,195 | | | Amadeus IT Group SA (a) | | | 189,012 | |
| 34,224 | | | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA (a) | | | 341,360 | |
| 75,774 | | | Banco Santander SA (a) | | | 315,787 | |
| 6,064 | | | Industria de Diseno Textil SA (a) | | | 269,776 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Spain | | | 1,115,935 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Sweden — 0.3% | | | | |
| 29,827 | | | Fastighets AB Balder – B Shares* (a) | | | 185,507 | |
| 14,034 | | | Investor AB – B Shares (a) | | | 353,085 | |
| 5,437 | | | Skanska AB – B Shares (a) | | | 100,342 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Sweden | | | 638,934 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 106 |
GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Switzerland — 0.3% | | | | |
| 5,938 | | | Adecco Group AG (Registered) (a) | | | 238,039 | |
| 53 | | | Roche Holding AG (a) | | | 14,652 | |
| 1,048 | | | Roche Holding AG – Genusschein (a) | | | 274,011 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Switzerland | | | 526,702 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Thailand — 0.2% | | | | |
| 45,300 | | | Kasikornbank PCL NVDR | | | 155,452 | |
| 379,800 | | | Krung Thai Bank PCL NVDR | | | 170,457 | |
| 13,100 | | | Thai Oil PCL NVDR | | | 20,453 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Thailand | | | 346,362 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Turkey — 0.1% | | | | |
| 13,775 | | | KOC Holding AS | | | 74,134 | |
| 180,791 | | | Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS | | | 133,421 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Turkey | | | 207,555 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United Kingdom — 1.1% | | | | |
| 10,080 | | | 3i Group PLC (a) | | | 314,930 | |
| 5,757 | | | Berkeley Group Holdings PLC (a) | | | 338,242 | |
| 190,514 | | | BT Group PLC (a) | | | 251,473 | |
| 3,858 | | | Coca-Cola HBC AG (a) | | | 120,266 | |
| 10,255 | | | Compass Group PLC (a) | | | 281,383 | |
| 63,471 | | | Kingfisher PLC (a) | | | 188,229 | |
| 6,708 | | | Persimmon PLC (a) | | | 115,602 | |
| 6,513 | | | Shell PLC (a) | | | 201,446 | |
| 1,646 | | | Shell PLC ADR (a) | | | 103,418 | |
| 72,474 | | | Taylor Wimpey PLC (a) | | | 126,304 | |
| 2,949 | | | Unilever PLC Sponsored ADR (a) | | | 144,412 | |
| 30,786 | | | Vodafone Group PLC Sponsored ADR (a) | | | 275,227 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United Kingdom | | | 2,460,932 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United States — 10.3% | | | | |
| 3,136 | | | 3M Co. (c) | | | 288,888 | |
| 331 | | | Akamai Technologies, Inc. * (c) | | | 36,714 | |
| 8,713 | | | Ally Financial, Inc. (a) | | | 322,294 | |
| 2,247 | | | Alphabet, Inc. – Class A* (a) | | | 311,120 | |
| 932 | | | Alphabet, Inc. – Class C* (a) | | | 130,275 | |
| 1,344 | | | American Express Co. (c) | | | 294,900 | |
| 463 | | | Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. (c) | | | 24,590 | |
| 333 | | | Aspen Technology, Inc. * (c) | | | 64,565 | |
| 1,447 | | | Best Buy Co., Inc. (c) | | | 117,033 | |
| 816 | | | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. – Class A* (a) (c) | | | 265,918 | |
| 81 | | | Booking Holdings, Inc. * (c) | | | 280,975 | |
| 11,917 | | | BorgWarner, Inc. (a) | | | 370,976 | |
| 1,950 | | | Builders FirstSource, Inc. * (a) | | | 380,601 | |
| 2,570 | | | Capital One Financial Corp. (a) | | | 353,658 | |
| 1,902 | | | CarMax, Inc. * (c) | | | 150,258 | |
| 1,211 | | | CBRE Group, Inc. – Class A* (a) | | | 111,279 | |
| 2,520 | | | Centene Corp. * (c) | | | 197,644 | |
| 3,132 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp. (a) | | | 259,267 | |
| 1,065 | | | Chevron Corp. (c) | | | 161,891 | |
| 4,389 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc. (c) | | | 212,296 | |
| 6,638 | | | Citigroup, Inc. (a) | | | 368,343 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| 14,548 | | | Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. * (a) | | | 302,598 | |
| 4,300 | | | Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. – Class A (a) | | | 339,786 | |
| 7,000 | | | Comcast Corp. – Class A (a) | | | 299,950 | |
| 3,888 | | | CVS Health Corp. (c) | | | 289,151 | |
| 3,820 | | | Darling Ingredients, Inc. * (c) | | | 161,624 | |
| 941 | | | Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (c) | | | 167,394 | |
| 2,971 | | | Discover Financial Services (a) | | | 358,600 | |
| 1,234 | | | DR Horton, Inc. (c) | | | 184,409 | |
| 1,905 | | | Dropbox, Inc. – Class A* (c) | | | 45,625 | |
| 5,900 | | | eBay, Inc. (a) | | | 278,952 | |
| 1,901 | | | EOG Resources, Inc. (c) | | | 217,588 | |
| 3,449 | | | Etsy, Inc. * (c) | | | 247,259 | |
| 2,149 | | | Expedia Group, Inc. * (a) | | | 294,026 | |
| 716 | | | F5, Inc. * (c) | | | 134,049 | |
| 5,262 | | | Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (c) | | | 266,152 | |
| 24,100 | | | Ford Motor Co. (c) | | | 299,804 | |
| 1,875 | | | Fox Corp. – Class A (c) | | | 55,856 | |
| 7,200 | | | Fox Corp. – Class B (a) | | | 197,136 | |
| 9,812 | | | Franklin Resources, Inc. (a) | | | 269,339 | |
| 695 | | | General Electric Co. (a) | | | 109,039 | |
| 8,300 | | | General Motors Co. (a) | | | 340,134 | |
| 2,172 | | | Green Plains, Inc. * (c) | | | 46,264 | |
| 16,668 | | | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (a) | | | 253,854 | |
| 1,065 | | | Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 217,601 | |
| 10,191 | | | HP, Inc. (a) | | | 288,711 | |
| 1,823 | | | Illumina, Inc. * (c) | | | 254,910 | |
| 4,644 | | | Incyte Corp. * (c) | | | 271,024 | |
| 7,061 | | | Intel Corp. (a) (c) | | | 303,976 | |
| 2,223 | | | Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (a) | | | 307,708 | |
| 1,917 | | | International Business Machines Corp. (c) | | | 354,702 | |
| 2,045 | | | Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC * (c) | | | 243,150 | |
| 1,154 | | | Keysight Technologies, Inc. * (c) | | | 178,062 | |
| 16,718 | | | Kinder Morgan, Inc. (a) | | | 290,726 | |
| 7,657 | | | Kraft Heinz Co. (a) | | | 270,139 | |
| 2,102 | | | Kroger Co. (a) (c) | | | 104,280 | |
| 218 | | | Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings (c) | | | 47,051 | |
| 251 | | | Lam Research Corp. (a) | | | 235,501 | |
| 4,363 | | | Las Vegas Sands Corp. (a) | | | 237,871 | |
| 1,247 | | | Lennar Corp. – Class A (c) | | | 197,662 | |
| 141 | | | Markel Group, Inc. * (c) | | | 210,440 | |
| 8,404 | | | Match Group, Inc. * (a) (c) | | | 302,880 | |
| 1,191 | | | Meta Platforms, Inc. – Class A (a) | | | 583,745 | |
| 2,697 | | | Micron Technology, Inc. (c) | | | 244,375 | |
| 2,890 | | | Moderna, Inc. * (c) | | | 266,574 | |
| 1,612 | | | Molson Coors Beverage Co. – Class B (c) | | | 100,621 | |
| 3,051 | | | Mosaic Co. (a) | | | 95,069 | |
| 1,800 | | | Nucor Corp. (c) | | | 346,140 | |
| 3,817 | | | ON Semiconductor Corp. * (c) | | | 301,238 | |
| 1,320 | | | Otis Worldwide Corp. (c) | | | 125,796 | |
| 5,691 | | | Ovintiv, Inc. (a) | | | 281,192 | |
| 2,992 | | | PACCAR, Inc. (a) | | | 331,783 | |
| 20,190 | | | Paramount Global – Class B (c) | | | 222,898 | |
| 4,799 | | | PayPal Holdings, Inc. * (a) | | | 289,572 | |
| | | | |
107 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares / Par Value† | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| 9,818 | | | Pfizer, Inc. (a) | | | 260,766 | |
| 1,918 | | | PulteGroup, Inc. (c) | | | 207,873 | |
| 2,365 | | | QUALCOMM, Inc. (a) (c) | | | 373,173 | |
| 400 | | | Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. * (a) | | | 386,436 | |
| 2,776 | | | Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (c) | | | 291,258 | |
| 1,171 | | | SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. * (c) | | | 78,656 | |
| 2,725 | | | Steel Dynamics, Inc. (c) | | | 364,659 | |
| 8,252 | | | Synchrony Financial (c) | | | 340,808 | |
| 875 | | | TE Connectivity Ltd. (a) | | | 125,615 | |
| 1,038 | | | Texas Instruments, Inc. (c) | | | 173,689 | |
| 1,354 | | | Textron, Inc. (a) | | | 120,601 | |
| 5,197 | | | Tyson Foods, Inc. – Class A (a) | | | 281,885 | |
| 4,013 | | | U.S. Bancorp (c) | | | 168,385 | |
| 343 | | | Universal Health Services, Inc. – Class B (a) | | | 57,302 | |
| 8,967 | | | Verizon Communications, Inc. (a) | | | 358,859 | |
| 9,872 | | | VF Corp. (c) | | | 161,308 | |
| 24,200 | | | Viatris, Inc. (c) | | | 299,354 | |
| 11,780 | | | Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (c) | | | 250,443 | |
| 4,884 | | | Wells Fargo & Co. (c) | | | 271,502 | |
| 1,192 | | | Westlake Corp. (c) | | | 165,342 | |
| 4,000 | | | Zoom Video Communications, Inc. – Class A* (a) | | | 282,920 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 22,388,305 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (COST $40,647,302) | | | 45,864,775 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS (e) — 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | Brazil — 0.1% | | | | |
| 24,987 | | | Bradespar SA | | | 106,561 | |
| 3,502 | | | Petroleo Brasileiro SA ADR (a) | | | 56,627 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Brazil | | | 163,188 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Germany — 0.3% | | | | |
| 1,287 | | | Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (a) | | | 141,099 | |
| 4,846 | | | Porsche Automobil Holding SE (a) | | | 259,065 | |
| 2,178 | | | Volkswagen AG (a) | | | 295,774 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Germany | | | 695,938 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (COST $767,562) | | | 859,126 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | DEBT OBLIGATIONS — 1.8% | | | | |
| | | | United States — 1.8% | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Government — 0.7% | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Notes, Variable Rate, 3 mo. Treasury money market yield + 0.20%, 5.53%, due 01/31/25 (a) | | | 1,501,736 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Government Agency — 1.1% | | | | |
| 1,000,000 | | | Federal Home Loan Banks, Variable Rate, SOFR + 0.12%, 5.43%, due 03/06/24 (a) | | | 1,000,014 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Par Value† / Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| | | | U.S. Government Agency — continued | | | | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Federal Home Loan Banks, 5.23%, due 03/22/24 (a) | | | 1,499,745 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total U.S. Government Agency | | | 2,499,759 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | 4,001,495 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS (COST $4,000,522) | | | 4,001,495 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | MUTUAL FUNDS — 81.2% | | | | |
| | | | United States — 81.2% | | | | |
| | | | Affiliated Issuers — 81.2% | | | | |
| 666,357 | | | GMO Asset Allocation Bond Fund, Class VI | | | 13,007,297 | |
| 460,291 | | | GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund, Class VI | | | 8,676,483 | |
| 1,160,429 | | | GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Class VI | | | 17,963,445 | |
| 678,925 | | | GMO Emerging Markets Fund, Class VI | | | 16,002,271 | |
| 1,351,901 | | | GMO International Equity Fund, Class IV | | | 31,688,550 | |
| 1,263,055 | | | GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Class IV | | | 18,074,314 | |
| 548,817 | | | GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund, Class VI | | | 10,795,220 | |
| 384,384 | | | GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund, Class IV | | | 6,634,466 | |
| 278,535 | | | GMO Quality Fund, Class VI | | | 8,637,364 | |
| 221,553 | | | GMO Resources Fund, Class VI | | | 4,563,997 | |
| 341,730 | | | GMO Small Cap Quality Fund, Class VI | | | 8,341,628 | |
| 814,395 | | | GMO U.S. Equity Fund, Class VI | | | 11,100,197 | |
| 831,009 | | | GMO U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund, Class VI | | | 18,332,068 | |
| 655,411 | | | GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 3,277,055 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Affiliated Issuers | | | 177,094,355 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (COST $172,150,694) | | | 177,094,355 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 12.1% | | | | |
| | | | Money Market Funds — 0.2% | | | | |
| 419,743 | | | State Street Institutional Treasury Money Market Fund – Premier Class, 5.25% (f) | | | 419,743 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 108 |
GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Repurchase Agreements — 11.9% | | | | |
| 25,999,239 | | | Nomura Securities International, Inc. Repurchase Agreement, dated 02/29/24, maturing on 03/01/24 with a maturity value of $26,003,067 and an effective yield of 5.30%, collateralized by a U.S. Treasury Note with maturity date 12/31/28 and a market value of $26,455,558. | | | 25,999,239 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (COST $26,418,982) | | | 26,418,982 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 116.6% (Cost $243,985,062) | | | 254,238,733 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | SECURITIES SOLD SHORT — (16.6)% | |
| | | | Common Stocks — (16.4)% | | | | |
| | | | Australia — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (4,131) | | | ASX Ltd. | | | (177,000 | ) |
| (1,035) | | | Cochlear Ltd. | | | (235,932 | ) |
| (11,051) | | | IDP Education Ltd. | | | (137,272 | ) |
| (28,726) | | | Lottery Corp. Ltd. | | | (95,047 | ) |
| (3,990) | | | Ramsay Health Care Ltd. | | | (142,343 | ) |
| (3,981) | | | WiseTech Global Ltd. | | | (245,561 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Australia | | | (1,033,155 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Austria — (0.1)% | | | | |
| (2,362) | | | Verbund AG | | | (170,985 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Belgium — (0.2)% | | | | |
| (4,837) | | | Anheuser-Busch InBev SA | | | (292,351 | ) |
| (8) | | | Lotus Bakeries NV | | | (75,281 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Belgium | | | (367,632 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Canada — (1.0)% | | | | |
| (2,751) | | | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | | | (132,213 | ) |
| (4,139) | | | Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | | | (24,213 | ) |
| (12,100) | | | AltaGas Ltd. | | | (259,359 | ) |
| (942) | | | Brookfield Renewable Corp. – Class A | | | (22,344 | ) |
| (6,821) | | | Cameco Corp. | | | (276,455 | ) |
| (8,205) | | | Enbridge, Inc. | | | (282,416 | ) |
| (2,423) | | | Franco-Nevada Corp. | | | (254,076 | ) |
| (7,433) | | | GFL Environmental, Inc. | | | (268,183 | ) |
| (8,100) | | | Pembina Pipeline Corp. | | | (281,961 | ) |
| (4,000) | | | Restaurant Brands International, Inc. | | | (310,600 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Canada | | | (2,111,820 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | China — (0.0)% | | | | |
| (723) | | | Yum China Holdings, Inc. | | | (31,010 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Denmark — (0.1)% | | | | |
| (1,560) | | | Coloplast AS – Class B | | | (207,220 | ) |
| (270) | | | Novo Nordisk AS – Class B | | | (32,229 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Denmark | | | (239,449 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Finland — (0.0)% | | | | |
| (1,468) | | | Elisa OYJ | | | (66,116 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | France — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (5,908) | | | Accor SA | | | (256,630 | ) |
| (1,525) | | | Aeroports de Paris SA | | | (207,601 | ) |
| (13,476) | | | Getlink SE | | | (230,082 | ) |
| (146) | | | Hermes International SCA | | | (365,342 | ) |
| (185) | | | Sartorius Stedim Biotech | | | (50,921 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total France | | | (1,110,576 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Germany — (0.7)% | | | | |
| (1,482) | | | adidas AG | | | (299,779 | ) |
| (544) | | | Covestro AG* | | | (29,609 | ) |
| (8,976) | | | Delivery Hero SE* | | | (207,624 | ) |
| (139) | | | Deutsche Boerse AG | | | (29,099 | ) |
| (1,219) | | | MTU Aero Engines AG | | | (293,229 | ) |
| (244) | | | Puma SE | | | (11,222 | ) |
| (184) | | | Rational AG | | | (151,410 | ) |
| (70) | | | Rheinmetall AG | | | (32,120 | ) |
| (4,145) | | | Siemens Energy AG* | | | (63,653 | ) |
| (2,568) | | | Symrise AG | | | (262,790 | ) |
| (185) | | | Wacker Chemie AG | | | (20,235 | ) |
| (1,286) | | | Zalando SE* | | | (27,216 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Germany | | | (1,427,986 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Ireland — (0.1)% | | | | |
| (1,351) | | | Flutter Entertainment PLC* | | | (292,539 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Israel — (0.2)% | | | | |
| (1,395) | | | CyberArk Software Ltd.* | | | (367,945 | ) |
| (118) | | | Monday.com Ltd.* | | | (26,315 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Israel | | | (394,260 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Italy — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (7,509) | | | Amplifon SpA | | | (250,745 | ) |
| (876) | | | Ferrari NV (b) | | | (369,728 | ) |
| (42) | | | Ferrari NV (b) | | | (17,840 | ) |
| (17,820) | | | FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA | | | (246,870 | ) |
| (19,965) | | | Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane SpA | | | (221,139 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Italy | | | (1,106,322 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Japan — (1.5)% | | | | |
| (12,300) | | | Aeon Co. Ltd. | | | (293,687 | ) |
| (600) | | | ANA Holdings, Inc.* | | | (13,081 | ) |
| (6,600) | | | Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd. | | | (137,369 | ) |
| (100) | | | Disco Corp. | | | (32,589 | ) |
| (400) | | | East Japan Railway Co. | | | (23,665 | ) |
| (100) | | | Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. | | | (28,965 | ) |
| (500) | | | GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. | | | (33,747 | ) |
| (2,100) | | | Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. | | | (39,220 | ) |
| (9,600) | | | Japan Exchange Group, Inc. | | | (251,343 | ) |
| (2,900) | | | Keisei Electric Railway Co. Ltd. | | | (135,491 | ) |
| (4,100) | | | Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | (126,094 | ) |
| | | | |
109 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | Japan — continued | | | | |
| (5,500) | | | Kobe Bussan Co. Ltd. | | | (148,078 | ) |
| (1,300) | | | Lasertec Corp. | | | (348,813 | ) |
| (500) | | | McDonald’s Holdings Co. Japan Ltd. | | | (23,255 | ) |
| (13,300) | | | MonotaRO Co. Ltd. | | | (127,213 | ) |
| (4,500) | | | Nippon Paint Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | (33,430 | ) |
| (3,900) | | | Odakyu Electric Railway Co. Ltd. | | | (54,832 | ) |
| (8,500) | | | Oriental Land Co. Ltd. | | | (304,642 | ) |
| (58,300) | | | Rakuten Group, Inc.* | | | (319,541 | ) |
| (1,800) | | | Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | (26,825 | ) |
| (3,200) | | | Shiseido Co. Ltd. | | | (86,999 | ) |
| (23,900) | | | SoftBank Corp. | | | (314,368 | ) |
| (2,200) | | | SoftBank Group Corp. | | | (130,312 | ) |
| (3,400) | | | Tobu Railway Co. Ltd. | | | (86,918 | ) |
| (10,800) | | | Tokyu Corp. | | | (134,383 | ) |
| (1,400) | | | West Japan Railway Co. | | | (58,214 | ) |
| (1,300) | | | Zensho Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | (56,928 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Japan | | | (3,370,002 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Netherlands — (0.5)% | | | | |
| (240) | | | Adyen NV* | | | (379,737 | ) |
| (31) | | | ASML Holding NV | | | (29,419 | ) |
| (1,870) | | | BE Semiconductor Industries NV | | | (338,690 | ) |
| (12,066) | | | Universal Music Group NV | | | (364,277 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Netherlands | | | (1,112,123 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | New Zealand — (0.1)% | | | | |
| (3,637) | | | Xero Ltd.* | | | (302,484 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Peru — (0.1)% | | | | |
| (3,500) | | | Southern Copper Corp. | | | (283,010 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Singapore — (0.2)% | | | | |
| (71,141) | | | Grab Holdings Ltd. – Class A* | | | (218,403 | ) |
| (2,276,100) | | | Seatrium Ltd.* | | | (152,617 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Singapore | | | (371,020 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Spain — (0.3)% | | | | |
| (7,689) | | | Cellnex Telecom SA* | | | (277,992 | ) |
| (9,235) | | | Ferrovial SE | | | (346,773 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Spain | | | (624,765 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Sweden — (0.2)% | | | | |
| (9,392) | | | Beijer Ref AB | | | (132,254 | ) |
| (8,370) | | | EQT AB | | | (245,214 | ) |
| (482) | | | Evolution AB | | | (62,440 | ) |
| (6,132) | | | H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB – Class B | | | (83,267 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Sweden | | | (523,175 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Switzerland — (0.1)% | | | | |
| (114) | | | Partners Group Holding AG | | | (163,917 | ) |
| (1,017) | | | SIG Group AG | | | (20,147 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Switzerland | | | (184,064 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United Kingdom — (1.0)% | | | | |
| (2,205) | | | Admiral Group PLC | | | (74,400 | ) |
| (25,277) | | | Auto Trader Group PLC | | | (236,689 | ) |
| (14,090) | | | Hargreaves Lansdown PLC | | | (129,856 | ) |
| (32,236) | | | Informa PLC | | | (330,513 | ) |
| (3,478) | | | InterContinental Hotels Group PLC | | | (369,341 | ) |
| (2,983) | | | London Stock Exchange Group PLC | | | (335,030 | ) |
| (44,266) | | | M&G PLC | | | (125,850 | ) |
| (11,199) | | | Phoenix Group Holdings PLC | | | (70,532 | ) |
| (46,609) | | | Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC* | | | (217,538 | ) |
| (3,752) | | | Severn Trent PLC | | | (118,401 | ) |
| (605) | | | Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC | | | (78,937 | ) |
| (15,583) | | | Wise PLC – Class A* | | | (181,032 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United Kingdom | | | (2,268,119 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | United States — (8.5)% | | | | |
| (179) | | | AbbVie, Inc. | | | (31,513 | ) |
| (457) | | | AECOM | | | (40,595 | ) |
| (16,076) | | | AES Corp. | | | (244,355 | ) |
| (1,500) | | | Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | (226,635 | ) |
| (6,551) | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | (268,001 | ) |
| (888) | | | American Tower Corp. – (REIT) | | | (176,588 | ) |
| (881) | | | Amgen, Inc. | | | (241,244 | ) |
| (2,613) | | | ARES Management Corp. – Class A | | | (346,562 | ) |
| (1,217) | | | Arthur J Gallagher & Co. | | | (296,863 | ) |
| (1,271) | | | Axon Enterprise, Inc.* | | | (390,667 | ) |
| (1,999) | | | Bill Holdings, Inc.* | | | (126,597 | ) |
| (178) | | | BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.* | | | (15,358 | ) |
| (477) | | | Bio-Techne Corp. | | | (35,093 | ) |
| (1,401) | | | Boeing Co.* | | | (285,412 | ) |
| (279) | | | Broadcom, Inc. | | | (362,837 | ) |
| (1,654) | | | Burlington Stores, Inc.* | | | (339,235 | ) |
| (5,400) | | | Caesars Entertainment, Inc.* | | | (234,738 | ) |
| (11) | | | CDW Corp. | | | (2,708 | ) |
| (231) | | | Charles Schwab Corp. | | | (15,426 | ) |
| (141) | | | Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.* | | | (379,117 | ) |
| (3,898) | | | Cloudflare, Inc. – Class A* | | | (384,109 | ) |
| (457) | | | CoStar Group, Inc.* | | | (39,773 | ) |
| (4,078) | | | Dayforce, Inc.* | | | (284,481 | ) |
| (2,813) | | | Dexcom, Inc.* | | | (323,692 | ) |
| (7,852) | | | DraftKings, Inc. – Class A* | | | (340,149 | ) |
| (120) | | | Ecolab, Inc. | | | (26,981 | ) |
| (1,800) | | | Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. – (REIT) | | | (121,176 | ) |
| (417) | | | Erie Indemnity Co. – Class A | | | (169,669 | ) |
| (16) | | | Essential Utilities, Inc. | | | (556 | ) |
| (3,983) | | | Exact Sciences Corp.* | | | (229,142 | ) |
| (270) | | | Fair Isaac Corp.* | | | (342,876 | ) |
| (290) | | | Fastenal Co. | | | (21,173 | ) |
| (4,952) | | | Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | (342,629 | ) |
| (49) | | | Fiserv, Inc.* | | | (7,314 | ) |
| (697) | | | Gartner, Inc.* | | | (324,495 | ) |
| (557) | | | HubSpot, Inc.* | | | (344,677 | ) |
| (68) | | | IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.* | | | (39,116 | ) |
| (1,435) | | | Insulet Corp.* | | | (235,340 | ) |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 110 |
GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund
(A Series of GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
(showing percentage of total net assets)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| (1,382) | | | IQVIA Holdings, Inc.* | | | (341,575 | ) |
| (2,289) | | | Iron Mountain, Inc. – (REIT) | | | (180,007 | ) |
| (386) | | | Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | | (39,453 | ) |
| (2,690) | | | Lattice Semiconductor Corp.* | | | (206,081 | ) |
| (4,100) | | | Liberty Media Corp.-Liberty Formula One – Class C* | | | (298,316 | ) |
| (833) | | | Linde PLC | | | (373,867 | ) |
| (3,321) | | | Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.* | | | (322,071 | ) |
| (56) | | | Lululemon Athletica, Inc.* | | | (26,157 | ) |
| (716) | | | Manhattan Associates, Inc.* | | | (181,384 | ) |
| (812) | | | MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | | (173,289 | ) |
| (110) | | | Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | (22,250 | ) |
| (700) | | | Mastercard, Inc. – Class A | | | (332,332 | ) |
| (134) | | | McDonald’s Corp. | | | (39,166 | ) |
| (583) | | | McKesson Corp. | | | (303,982 | ) |
| (204) | | | MercadoLibre, Inc.* | | | (325,441 | ) |
| (800) | | | MongoDB, Inc.* | | | (358,064 | ) |
| (834) | | | Moody’s Corp. | | | (316,436 | ) |
| (63) | | | Motorola Solutions, Inc. | | | (20,815 | ) |
| (578) | | | MSCI, Inc. | | | (324,241 | ) |
| (8,276) | | | Newmont Corp. | | | (258,625 | ) |
| (7,813) | | | NiSource, Inc. | | | (203,607 | ) |
| (3,500) | | | Okta, Inc.* | | | (375,550 | ) |
| (4,353) | | | ONEOK, Inc. | | | (326,997 | ) |
| (32) | | | O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.* | | | (34,797 | ) |
| (14,836) | | | Palantir Technologies, Inc. – Class A* | | | (372,087 | ) |
| (2,550) | | | Paychex, Inc. | | | (312,681 | ) |
| (3,189) | | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | (286,882 | ) |
| (69) | | | Pool Corp. | | | (27,470 | ) |
| (665) | | | PTC, Inc.* | | | (121,702 | ) |
| (1,588) | | | Repligen Corp.* | | | (308,056 | ) |
| (7,264) | | | Rivian Automotive, Inc. – Class A* | | | (82,229 | ) |
| (7,373) | | | ROBLOX Corp. – Class A* | | | (294,183 | ) |
| (3,034) | | | Roku, Inc.* | | | (191,688 | ) |
| (6,604) | | | Rollins, Inc. | | | (291,038 | ) |
| (166) | | | Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.* | | | (20,476 | ) |
| (141) | | | RPM International, Inc. | | | (16,264 | ) |
| (486) | | | Seagate Technology Holdings PLC | | | (45,222 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value ($) | |
| | | | United States — continued | | | | |
| (228) | | | Sherwin-Williams Co. | | | (75,703 | ) |
| (810) | | | Simon Property Group, Inc. – (REIT) | | | (119,993 | ) |
| (1,641) | | | Snowflake, Inc. – Class A* | | | (308,968 | ) |
| (200) | | | Starbucks Corp. | | | (18,980 | ) |
| (100) | | | STERIS PLC | | | (23,291 | ) |
| (1,469) | | | Tesla, Inc.* | | | (296,562 | ) |
| (17) | | | Texas Pacific Land Corp. | | | (26,782 | ) |
| (16,275) | | | Toast, Inc. – Class A* | | | (374,325 | ) |
| (563) | | | Trade Desk, Inc. – Class A* | | | (48,097 | ) |
| (317) | | | TransDigm Group, Inc. | | | (373,344 | ) |
| (1,939) | | | Unity Software, Inc.* | | | (56,851 | ) |
| (1,132) | | | Vail Resorts, Inc. | | | (260,711 | ) |
| (114) | | | Verisk Analytics, Inc. | | | (27,577 | ) |
| (670) | | | Watsco, Inc. | | | (264,060 | ) |
| (9,056) | | | Williams Cos., Inc. | | | (325,473 | ) |
| (905) | | | Wolfspeed, Inc.* | | | (23,548 | ) |
| (216) | | | Zillow Group, Inc. – Class C* | | | (12,128 | ) |
| (200) | | | Zoetis, Inc. | | | (39,666 | ) |
| (1,493) | | | Zscaler, Inc.* | | | (361,261 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total United States | | | (18,428,693 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (PROCEEDS $31,593,968) | | | (35,819,305 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | PREFERRED STOCKS (e) — (0.2)% | | | | |
| | | | Germany — (0.2)% | | | | |
| (857) | | | Sartorius AG | | | (324,571 | ) |
| (426) | | | Dr Ing hc F Porsche AG | | | (39,832 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (PROCEEDS $367,528) | | | (364,403 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (PROCEEDS $31,961,496) | | | (36,183,708 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Other Assets and Liabilities (net) — 0.0% | | | (21,237 | ) |
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| | | | TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 218,033,788 | |
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111 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund
(A Series GMO Trust)
Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
A summary of outstanding financial instruments at February 29, 2024 is as follows:
Swap Contracts
OTC Total Return Swaps
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Fund Pays | | Fund Receives | | | Counterparty | | | Notional Amount | | | Expiration Date | | Periodic Payment Frequency | | | Premiums Paid/ (Received) ($) | | | Value ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) ($) | |
Total Return on Equity Basket (g) | |
| 1 Month Federal Funds Rate minus 0.40% | | | | MORD | | | | USD 1,803,716 | | | 06/18/2024 | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | (32,149 | ) | | | (32,149 | ) |
Total Return on Equity Basket (g) | |
| 1 Month Federal Funds Rate minus 0.40% | | | | GS | | | | USD 1,407,754 | | | 06/24/2024 | | | Monthly | | | | — | | | | 22,670 | | | | 22,670 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | — | | | $ | (9,479 | ) | | $ | (9,479 | ) |
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As of February 29, 2024, for the above contracts and/or agreements, the Fund had sufficient cash and/or securities to cover commitments or collateral requirements, if any, of the relevant broker or exchange.
Notes to Schedule of Investments:
† | Denominated in U.S. Dollar, unless otherwise indicated. |
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | All or a portion of this security has been pledged to cover margin requirements on futures and/or cleared swap contracts, collateral on securities sold short, OTC swap contracts, forward currency contracts, and/or written options, if any (Note 4). |
(b) | Securities are traded on separate exchanges for the same entity. |
(c) | All or a portion of this security is out on loan (Note 2). |
(d) | Investment valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by the Trustees of GMO Trust or persons acting at their direction pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees. Investment valued using significant unobservable inputs (Note 2). |
(e) | Preferred dividend rates are disclosed to the extent that a stated rate exists. |
(f) | The rate disclosed is the 7 day net yield as of February 29, 2024. |
(g) | Periodic payments made/received are based on the total return of the referenced entity. Custom equity basket swap which has a notional amount of less than 1% of the Fund’s total net assets. |
For a listing of definitions of acronyms, counterparty abbreviations and currency abbreviations used throughout the Schedule of Investments as well as the derivative tables, if any, please refer to page 113.
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| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 112 |
GMO Trust Funds
February 29, 2024
Portfolio Abbreviations:
144A - Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors.
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
AUD BBSW - Bank Bill Swap Reference Rate denominated in Australian Dollar.
CORRA - Canadian Overnight Repo Rate Average
EuroSTR - Euro Short-Term Rate
Foreign Registered - Shares issued to foreign investors in markets that have foreign ownership limits.
GDR - Global Depositary Receipt
JSB - Joint Stock Bank
JSC - Joint-Stock Company
NVDR - Non-Voting Depositary Receipt
NZD Bank Bill Rate - Bank Bill Rate denominated in New Zealand Dollar.
OIS - Overnight Indexed Swaps
PJSC - Private Joint-Stock Company
QPSC - Qatar Private Stock Company
QSC - Qatari Shareholding Company
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust
SARON - Swiss Average Rate Overnight
SEK STIBOR - Stockholm Interbank Offered Rate denominated in Swedish Krona.
SOFOM - Sociedades Financieras de Objeto Multi (Multi-purpose Financial Company)
SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate
SONIA - Sterling Overnight Interbank Average Rate
TBA - To Be Announced - Delayed Delivery Security
The rates shown on variable rate notes are the current interest rates at February 29, 2024, which are subject to change based on the terms of the security.
Counterparty Abbreviations:
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BBH - Brown Brothers Harriman & Co | | MORD - Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC |
BCLY - Barclays Bank PLC | | MSCI - Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC |
CGMI - Citigroup Global Markets Inc. | | SSB - State Street Bank and Trust Company |
CITI - Citibank N.A. | | UBSA - UBS AG |
DB - Deutsche Bank AG | | |
GS - Goldman Sachs International | | |
JPM - JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | |
MLCS - Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. | | |
Currency Abbreviations:
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AUD - Australian Dollar | | KRW - South Korean Won |
BRL - Brazilian Real | | MXN - Mexican Peso |
CAD - Canadian Dollar | | NOK - Norwegian Krone |
CHF - Swiss Franc | | NZD - New Zealand Dollar |
CLP - Chilean Peso | | PEN - Peruvian Sol |
COP - Colombian Peso | | PHP - Philippines Peso |
CZK - Czech Republic Koruna | | PLN - Polish Zloty |
EUR - Euro | | RON - Romanian New Leu |
GBP - British Pound | | SEK - Swedish Krona |
HKD - Hong Kong Dollar | | SGD - Singapore Dollar |
HUF - Hungarian Forint | | THB - Thai Baht |
IDR - Indonesian Rupiah | | TWD - Taiwan New Dollar |
ILS - Israeli Shekel | | USD - United States Dollar |
INR - Indian Rupee | | ZAR - South African Rand |
JPY - Japanese Yen | | |
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113 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities — February 29, 2024
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| | | | | Benchmark- | | | | | | Global | |
| | Alternative | | | Free | | | Benchmark- | | | Asset | |
| | Allocation | | | Allocation | | | Free | | | Allocation | |
| | Fundπ | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (Notes 2 and 10)(a) | | $ | 3,309,494 | | | $ | 3,415,663,472 | | | $ | 155,161,067 | | | $ | 354,833,209 | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (Note 2)(b)(c) | | | 240,372,693 | | | | 4,420,774 | | | | 1,091,781,051 | | | | 83,866 | |
Repurchase agreements, at value (Note 2)(d) | | | 41,035,173 | | | | — | | | | 50,999,652 | | | | — | |
Foreign currency, at value (Note 2)(e) | | | 110,616 | | | | — | | | | 844,936 | | | | — | |
Cash | | | 539,927 | | | | 136 | | | | — | | | | 10 | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | 27,533,054 | | | | 9,697,307 | | | | 1,912,040 | | | | — | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 180,440 | | | | 101,452,967 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 105 | |
Receivable for closed swap contracts (Note 4) | | | 174,658 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 455,371 | | | | 477,396 | | | | 2,893,545 | | | | 36,393 | |
Dividend withholding tax receivable | | | 38,823 | | | | — | | | | 279,438 | | | | — | |
Foreign capital gains tax refund receivable (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 86,365 | | | | — | |
Unrealized appreciation on open forward currency contracts (Note 4) | | | 1,862,388 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Receivable from liquidated underlying funds (Note 2) | | | 888,545 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 579,155 | |
Due from broker (Note 2) | | | 1,331,000 | | | | — | | | | 19,560 | | | | — | |
Receivable for variation margin on open futures contracts (Note 4) | | | 12,342 | | | | — | | | | 20,780 | | | | — | |
Receivable for open OTC swap contracts (Note 4) | | | 2,547,763 | | | | — | | | | 166,059 | | | | — | |
Interest receivable for open OTC swap contracts (Note 4) | | | 536,786 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Receivable for expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO (Note 5) | | | 86,573 | | | | 135,454 | | | | 63,509 | | | | 39,259 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 321,015,646 | | | | 3,531,847,506 | | | | 1,304,728,002 | | | | 355,571,997 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold short, at value (Note 2)(f) | | | 98,045,287 | | | | — | | | | 206,807,108 | | | | — | |
Due to custodian | | | — | | | | — | | | | 366,128 | | | | — | |
Payable for cash collateral from securities loaned (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,383,252 | | | | — | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 30,613,907 | | | | 462,956 | | | | 2,204,207 | | | | 34,617 | |
Payable for Fund shares repurchased | | | 73,277 | | | | 111,858,102 | | | | — | | | | 65,000 | |
Accrued foreign capital gains tax payable (Note 2) | | | 56,509 | | | | — | | | | 1,683,190 | | | | — | |
Payable to affiliate for (Note 5): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fee | | | 108,941 | | | | 1,818,620 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Supplemental support fee – Class MF | | | — | | | | 66,042 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shareholder service fee | | | 26,888 | | | | 283,053 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for variation margin on open futures contracts (Note 4) | | | 321,056 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for variation margin on open cleared swap contracts (Note 4) | | | 57,341 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for closed swap contracts (Note 4) | | | 177,647 | | | | — | | | | 1,073 | | | | — | |
Unrealized depreciation on open forward currency contracts (Note 4) | | | 643,785 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest payable for open OTC swap contracts (Note 4) | | | 393,691 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payable for open OTC swap contracts (Note 4) | | | 1,019,599 | | | | — | | | | 210,769 | | | | — | |
Payable to Trustees and related expenses | | | 1,257 | | | | 23,418 | | | | 7,403 | | | | 2,325 | |
Interest and dividend payable for short sales | | | 164,794 | | | | — | | | | 119,443 | | | | — | |
Written options outstanding, at value (Note 4)(g) | | | 322,627 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Accrued expenses | | | 239,032 | | | | 179,599 | | | | 423,488 | | | | 74,449 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 132,265,638 | | | | 114,691,790 | | | | 213,206,061 | | | | 176,391 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 188,750,008 | | | $ | 3,417,155,716 | | | $ | 1,091,521,941 | | | $ | 355,395,606 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) Cost of investments – affiliated issuers: | | $ | 3,875,000 | | | $ | 3,422,809,251 | | | $ | 176,589,938 | | | $ | 376,508,226 | |
(b) Cost of investments – unaffiliated issuers: | | $ | 235,124,193 | | | $ | 4,420,774 | | | $ | 1,095,844,450 | | | $ | 83,866 | |
(c) Includes securities on loan at value (Note 2): | | $ | 32,481,191 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 89,418,218 | | | $ | — | |
(d) Cost of investments – repurchase agreements: | | $ | 41,035,173 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 50,999,652 | | | $ | — | |
(e) Cost of foreign currency: | | $ | 139,705 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 847,929 | | | $ | — | |
(f) Proceeds from securities sold short: | | $ | 92,964,258 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 171,615,237 | | | $ | — | |
(g) Premiums on written options: | | $ | 508,387 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 114 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities — February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Benchmark- | | | | | | Global | |
| | Alternative | | | Free | | | Benchmark- | | | Asset | |
| | Allocation | | | Allocation | | | Free | | | Allocation | |
| | Fundπ | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | |
Net assets consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 196,326,475 | | | $ | 3,816,954,131 | | | $ | 1,406,971,679 | | | $ | 602,196,754 | |
Distributable earnings (accumulated loss) | | | (7,576,467 | ) | | | (399,798,415 | ) | | | (315,449,738 | ) | | | (246,801,148 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 188,750,008 | | | $ | 3,417,155,716 | | | $ | 1,091,521,941 | | | $ | 355,395,606 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets attributable to: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,072,340,737 | | | $ | 1,091,521,941 | | | $ | 333,837,265 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV | | $ | — | | | $ | 892,278,468 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | $ | 45,346,994 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class MF | | $ | — | | | $ | 787,901,669 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | $ | 5,766 | | | $ | 300,343,143 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,387,129 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | $ | 143,397,248 | | | $ | 364,291,699 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,171,212 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | — | | | | 41,222,128 | | | | 57,655,384 | | | | 10,376,203 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV | | | — | | | | 34,286,453 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | | 2,464,253 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class MF | | | — | | | | 30,253,539 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | | 312 | | | | 11,555,807 | | | | — | | | | 291,938 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | 7,851,596 | | | | 14,018,466 | | | | — | | | | 378,307 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | — | | | $ | 26.01 | | | $ | 18.93 | | | $ | 32.17 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV | | $ | — | | | $ | 26.02 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | $ | 18.40 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class MF | | $ | — | | | $ | 26.04 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | $ | 18.50 | | | $ | 25.99 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 32.15 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | $ | 18.26 | | | $ | 25.99 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 32.17 | |
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π | GMO Alternative Allocation SPC Ltd. is a 100% owned subsidiary of Alternative Allocation Fund. As such, the amounts presented for Alternative Allocation Fund are consolidated with its subsidiary. |
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115 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities — February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Global | | | | | | | | | International | |
| | Developed | | | Global | | | | | | Developed | |
| | Equity | | | Equity | | | | | | Equity | |
| | Allocation | | | Allocation | | | Implementation | | | Allocation | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fundb | | | Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (Notes 2 and 10)(a) | | $ | 70,637,492 | | | $ | 734,649,801 | | | $ | 3,301,486 | | | $ | 265,423,096 | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (Note 2)(b)(c) | | | 42,798 | | | | 715,646 | | | | 3,816,859,636 | | | | 116,212 | |
Repurchase agreements, at value (Note 2)(d) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 75,066,530 | | | | — | |
Foreign currency, at value (Note 2)(e) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,045,749 | | | | — | |
Cash | | | — | | | | — | | | | 925,469 | | | | — | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,659,197 | | | | — | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | — | | | | 1,448 | | | | — | | | | 121,653 | |
Receivable for closed swap contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 678,915 | | | | — | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 180 | | | | 1,623 | | | | 10,635,972 | | | | 535 | |
Dividend withholding tax receivable | | | — | | | | — | | | | 894,472 | | | | — | |
Foreign capital gains tax refund receivable (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 29,414 | | | | — | |
EU tax reclaims receivable (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 165,370 | | | | — | |
Unrealized appreciation on open forward currency contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,504,684 | | | | — | |
Receivable for variation margin on open cleared swap contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,201 | | | | — | |
Due from broker (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 78,910,945 | | | | — | |
Receivable for variation margin on open futures contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 175,862 | | | | — | |
Receivable for open OTC swap contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 793,048 | | | | — | |
Interest receivable for open OTC swap contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 95,679 | | | | — | |
Receivable for expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO (Note 5) | | | 9,795 | | | | 44,257 | | | | 133,671 | | | | 26,419 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 70,690,265 | | | | 735,412,775 | | | | 4,001,879,300 | | | | 265,687,915 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold short, at value (Note 2)(f) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 744,504,397 | | | | — | |
Payable for cash collateral from securities loaned (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,466,561 | | | | — | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,659,903 | | | | 74,806 | |
Payable for Fund shares repurchased | | | — | | | | 12,723 | | | | 5,633,717 | | | | 43,680 | |
Accrued foreign capital gains tax payable (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,435,290 | | | | — | |
Payable for variation margin on open futures contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,128,548 | | | | — | |
Payable for closed swap contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 783,982 | | | | — | |
Unrealized depreciation on open forward currency contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,045,356 | | | | — | |
Interest payable for open OTC swap contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 99,442 | | | | — | |
Payable for open OTC swap contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 877,172 | | | | — | |
Payable to Trustees and related expenses | | | 473 | | | | 4,258 | | | | 21,597 | | | | 1,652 | |
Interest and dividend payable for short sales | | | — | | | | — | | | | 723,618 | | | | — | |
Written options outstanding, at value (Note 4)(g) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 144,900 | | | | — | |
Accrued expenses | | | 34,669 | | | | 80,884 | | | | 928,787 | | | | 64,806 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 35,142 | | | | 97,865 | | | | 772,453,270 | | | | 184,944 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 70,655,123 | | | $ | 735,314,910 | | | $ | 3,229,426,030 | | | $ | 265,502,971 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) Cost of investments – affiliated issuers: | | $ | 65,441,128 | | | $ | 752,741,166 | | | $ | 3,301,791 | | | $ | 258,204,158 | |
(b) Cost of investments – unaffiliated issuers: | | $ | 42,798 | | | $ | 715,646 | | | $ | 3,962,608,850 | | | $ | 116,212 | |
(c) Includes securities on loan at value (Note 2): | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 335,543,137 | | | $ | — | |
(d) Cost of investments – repurchase agreements: | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 75,066,530 | | | $ | — | |
(e) Cost of foreign currency: | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,098,303 | | | $ | — | |
(f) Proceeds from securities sold short: | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 635,303,114 | | | $ | — | |
(g) Premiums on written options: | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 78,200 | | | $ | — | |
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| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 116 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities — February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Global | | | | | | | | | International | |
| | Developed | | | Global | | | | | | Developed | |
| | Equity | | | Equity | | | | | | Equity | |
| | Allocation | | | Allocation | | | Implementation | | | Allocation | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fundb | | | Fund | |
Net assets consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 138,046,522 | | | $ | 896,735,914 | | | $ | 4,212,415,014 | | | $ | 426,737,513 | |
Distributable earnings (accumulated loss) | | | (67,391,399 | ) | | | (161,421,004 | ) | | | (982,988,984 | ) | | | (161,234,542 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 70,655,123 | | | $ | 735,314,910 | | | $ | 3,229,426,030 | | | $ | 265,502,971 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets attributable to: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Core Class | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,229,426,030 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 70,655,123 | | | $ | 682,157,277 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 257,184,027 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | $ | — | | | $ | 41,402,573 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,318,944 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,755,060 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Core Class | | | — | | | | — | | | | 250,313,227 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | 2,874,242 | | | | 24,550,287 | | | | — | | | | 15,459,369 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | 1,490,249 | | | | — | | | | 500,135 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | | — | | | | 423,503 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Core Class | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12.90 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 24.58 | | | $ | 27.79 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16.64 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | $ | — | | | $ | 27.78 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16.63 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I | | $ | — | | | $ | 27.76 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
b | GMO Implementation SPC Ltd. is a 100% owned subsidiary of Implementation Fund. As such, the amounts presented for Implementation Fund are consolidated with its subsidiary. |
| | | | |
117 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities — February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | International | | | Strategic | |
| | Equity | | | Opportunities | |
| | Allocation | | | Allocation | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
Assets: | | | | | |
Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (Notes 2 and 10)(a) | | $ | 305,366,217 | | | $ | 177,094,355 | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (Note 2)(b)(c) | | | 201,400 | | | | 51,145,139 | |
Repurchase agreements, at value (Note 2)(d) | | | — | | | | 25,999,239 | |
Foreign currency, at value (Note 2)(e) | | | — | | | | 79,599 | |
Receivable for investments sold | | | — | | | | 6,697 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 832 | | | | 126,755 | |
Dividend withholding tax receivable | | | — | | | | 28,864 | |
Receivable for open OTC swap contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | 22,670 | |
Receivable for expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO (Note 5) | | | 8,874 | | | | 19,020 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | | 305,577,323 | | | | 254,522,338 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold short, at value (Note 2)(f) | | | — | | | | 36,183,708 | |
Due to custodian | | | — | | | | 46,574 | |
Payable for investments purchased | | | — | | | | 18,352 | |
Payable for Fund shares repurchased | | | — | | | | 48,693 | |
Accrued foreign capital gains tax payable (Note 2) | | | — | | | | 46,726 | |
Payable for open OTC swap contracts (Note 4) | | | — | | | | 32,149 | |
Payable to Trustees and related expenses | | | 2,424 | | | | 1,366 | |
Interest and dividend payable for short sales | | | — | | | | 20,995 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 48,191 | | | | 89,987 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 50,615 | | | | 36,488,550 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 305,526,708 | | | $ | 218,033,788 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) Cost of investments – affiliated issuers: | | $ | 337,425,161 | | | $ | 172,150,694 | |
(b) Cost of investments – unaffiliated issuers: | | $ | 201,400 | | | $ | 45,835,129 | |
(c) Includes securities on loan at value (Note 2): | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,007,531 | |
(d) Cost of investments – repurchase agreements: | | $ | — | | | $ | 25,999,239 | |
(e) Cost of foreign currency: | | $ | — | | | $ | 80,031 | |
(f) Proceeds from securities sold short: | | $ | — | | | $ | 31,961,496 | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 118 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities — February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | International | | | Strategic | |
| | Equity | | | Opportunities | |
| | Allocation | | | Allocation | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
Net assets consist of: | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 506,028,219 | | | $ | 219,515,351 | |
Distributable earnings (accumulated loss) | | | (200,501,511 | ) | | | (1,481,563 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 305,526,708 | | | $ | 218,033,788 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets attributable to: | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 84,237,628 | | | $ | 218,033,788 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | $ | 221,289,080 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | 3,016,544 | | | | 12,981,951 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | | 7,927,794 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value per share: | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 27.93 | | | $ | 16.80 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class R6 | | $ | 27.91 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
119 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Operations —Year Ended February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Benchmark- | | | | | | Global | |
| | Alternative | | | Free | | | Benchmark- | | | Asset | |
| | Allocation | | | Allocation | | | Free | | | Allocation | |
| | Fundπ | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 5,208,794 | | | $ | 9,667 | | | $ | 11,268,364 | | | $ | 1,095 | |
Dividends from unaffiliated issuers (Net of withholding tax) (Note 2)(a) | | | 3,234,506 | | | | 148,904 | | | | 34,547,996 | | | | 26,844 | |
Dividends from affiliated issuers (Note 10) | | | 192,243 | | | | 236,735,501 | | | | 11,674,645 | | | | 14,838,214 | |
Securities lending income from affiliated issuers (net) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 79,933 | | | | — | |
Securities lending income (net) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 49,968 | | | | — | |
Other income (Note 2) | | | 468,922 | | | | — | | | | 1,151 | | | | 304,981 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 9,104,465 | | | | 236,894,072 | | | | 57,622,057 | | | | 15,171,134 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fee (Note 5) | | | 1,379,441 | | | | 26,351,003 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shareholder service fee – Class III (Note 5) | | | — | | | | 2,044,309 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shareholder service fee – Class IV (Note 5) | | | — | | | | 1,107,624 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shareholder service fee – Class VI (Note 5) | | | 25,669 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shareholder service fee – Class R6 (Note 5) | | | 11 | | | | 433,125 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shareholder service fee – Class I (Note 5) | | | 313,036 | | | | 450,103 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Supplemental support fee – Class MF (Note 5) | | | — | | | | 994,685 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 165,722 | | | | 31,991 | | | | 181,567 | | | | 50,498 | |
Custodian, fund accounting agent and transfer agent fees | | | 588,184 | | | | 515,303 | | | | 765,460 | | | | 92,332 | |
Dividend expense on short sales | | | 1,236,513 | | | | — | | | | 3,487,471 | | | | — | |
Legal fees | | | 14,106 | | | | 113,412 | | | | 28,848 | | | | 9,856 | |
Registration fees | | | 30,284 | | | | 25,058 | | | | 7,007 | | | | 29,904 | |
Trustees’ fees and related expenses (Note 5) | | | 10,727 | | | | 231,121 | | | | 62,921 | | | | 19,369 | |
Interest expense and borrowing costs for investments sold short (Note 2) | | | 373,282 | | | | — | | | | 1,207,902 | | | | — | |
Miscellaneous | | | 73,401 | | | | 59,628 | | | | 143,394 | | | | 8,672 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 4,210,376 | | | | 32,357,362 | | | | 5,884,570 | | | | 210,631 | |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO (Note 5) | | | (630,730 | ) | | | (429,047 | ) | | | (769,683 | ) | | | (177,059 | ) |
Indirectly incurred management fees waived or borne by GMO (Note 5) | | | (25,475 | ) | | | (1,892,968 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Indirectly incurred shareholder service fees waived or borne by GMO (Note 5) | | | (2,627 | ) | | | (245,321 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 3,551,544 | | | | 29,790,026 | | | | 5,114,887 | | | | 33,572 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 5,552,921 | | | | 207,104,046 | | | | 52,507,170 | | | | 15,137,562 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign capital gains tax) (Note 2)(b) | | | (1,561,701 | ) | | | 25,481 | | | | 26,943,808 | | | | 16,997 | |
Investments in affiliated issuers | | | 123,020 | | | | (124,958,821 | ) | | | (27,294,835 | ) | | | (7,300,402 | ) |
Investments in securities sold short | | | 2,248,676 | | | | — | | | | 8,083,402 | | | | — | |
Realized gain distributions from affiliated issuers (Note 10) | | | — | | | | 10,297,913 | | | | 4,171,262 | | | | 5,291,162 | |
Futures contracts | | | (3,156,563 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,031,888 | ) | | | — | |
Written options | | | 2,191,304 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Swap contracts | | | (1,808,990 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,631,536 | | | | — | |
Forward currency contracts | | | 3,631,824 | | | | — | | | | (114,457 | ) | | | — | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency related transactions | | | 417,589 | | | | — | | | | 49,068 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 2,085,159 | | | | (114,635,427 | )* | | | 10,437,896 | | | | (1,992,243 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign capital gains tax) (Note 2)(c) | | | 10,496,053 | | | | — | | | | 90,653,377 | | | | — | |
Investments in affiliated issuers | | | (259,227 | ) | | | 301,807,837 | | | | 17,338,289 | | | | 31,172,616 | |
Investments in securities sold short | | | (9,581,779 | ) | | | — | | | | (41,238,861 | ) | | | — | |
Futures contracts | | | (1,190,413 | ) | | | — | | | | 63,331 | | | | — | |
Written options | | | 230,499 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Swap contracts | | | 221,794 | | | | — | | | | (718,670 | ) | | | — | |
Forward currency contracts | | | 746,173 | | | | — | | | | 114,111 | | | | — | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency related transactions | | | (34,961 | ) | | | — | | | | 83,467 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 628,139 | | | | 301,807,837 | | | | 66,295,044 | | | | 31,172,616 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2,713,298 | | | | 187,172,410 | | | | 76,732,940 | | | | 29,180,373 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 8,266,219 | | | $ | 394,276,456 | | | $ | 129,240,110 | | | $ | 44,317,935 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) Withholding tax: | | $ | 204,909 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,311,083 | | | $ | — | |
(b) Foreign capital gains tax (benefit) on net realized gain (loss): | | $ | 35,327 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,034,716 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 120 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Operations —Year Ended February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Benchmark- | | | | | | Global | |
| | Alternative | | | Free | | | Benchmark- | | | Asset | |
| | Allocation | | | Allocation | | | Free | | | Allocation | |
| | Fundπ | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | |
(c) Foreign capital gains tax (benefit) on change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation): | | $ | 48,984 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,265,654 | | | $ | — | |
* | For the details related to in-kind redemption realized gain (loss) please refer to Note 6. |
π | GMO Alternative Allocation SPC Ltd. is a 100% owned subsidiary of Alternative Allocation Fund. As such, the amounts presented for Alternative Allocation Fund are consolidated with its subsidiary. |
| | | | |
121 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Operations —Year Ended February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Global | | | | | | | | | International | |
| | Developed | | | Global | | | | | | Developed | |
| | Equity | | | Equity | | | | | | Equity | |
| | Allocation | | | Allocation | | | Implementation | | | Allocation | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fundb | | | Fund | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from affiliated issuers (Note 10) | | $ | 2,557,624 | | | $ | 26,964,234 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,177,208 | |
Dividends from unaffiliated issuers (Net of withholding tax) (Note 2)(a) | | | 2,624 | | | | 17,511 | | | | 121,782,950 | | | | 6,193 | |
Interest | | | 79 | | | | 670 | | | | 57,039,382 | | | | 730 | |
Securities lending income from affiliated issuers (net) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 169,925 | | | | — | |
Securities lending income (net) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 183,662 | | | | — | |
Other income (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 441,769 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 2,560,327 | | | | 26,982,415 | | | | 179,617,688 | | | | 16,184,131 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 26,812 | | | | 35,079 | | | | 320,105 | | | | 43,848 | |
Custodian, fund accounting agent and transfer agent fees | | | 14,330 | | | | 95,750 | | | | 1,574,227 | | | | 53,745 | |
Dividend expense on short sales | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,983,628 | | | | — | |
Legal fees | | | 1,950 | | | | 17,078 | | | | 105,100 | | | | 7,021 | |
Registration fees | | | 1,966 | | | | 27,673 | | | | 776 | | | | 5,172 | |
Trustees’ fees and related expenses (Note 5) | | | 3,915 | | | | 36,304 | | | | 204,270 | | | | 13,766 | |
Interest expense and borrowing costs for investments sold short (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,009,778 | | | | — | |
Miscellaneous | | | 4,872 | * | | | 9,825 | | | | 242,363 | | | | 5,731 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 53,845 | | | | 221,709 | | | | 17,440,247 | | | | 129,283 | |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO (Note 5) | | | (49,782 | ) | | | (173,584 | ) | | | (1,605,179 | ) | | | (114,781 | ) |
Indirectly incurred management fees waived or borne by GMO (Note 5) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5,988 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 4,063 | | | | 48,125 | | | | 15,829,080 | | | | 14,502 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 2,556,264 | | | | 26,934,290 | | | | 163,788,608 | | | | 16,169,629 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign capital gains tax) (Note 2)(b) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 64,892,701 | | | | — | |
Investments in affiliated issuers | | | 559,063 | | | | (19,423,847 | ) | | | 37,240 | | | | (3,093,774 | ) |
Investments in securities sold short | | | — | | | | — | | | | 41,177,948 | | | | — | |
Realized gain distributions from affiliated issuers (Note 10) | | | 1,824,073 | | | | 14,543,814 | | | | — | | | | 399,305 | |
Futures contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | (25,991,160 | ) | | | — | |
Written options | | | — | | | | — | | | | (230,519 | ) | | | — | |
Swap contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,242,195 | | | | — | |
Forward currency contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,540,592 | | | | — | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency related transactions | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,144,495 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 2,383,136 | | | | (4,880,033 | ) | | | 94,813,492 | | | | (2,694,469 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign capital gains tax) (Note 2)(c) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 286,288,952 | | | | — | |
Investments in affiliated issuers | | | 6,778,447 | | | | 94,272,749 | | | | 2,210 | | | | 25,528,149 | |
Investments in securities sold short | | | — | | | | — | | | | (159,847,286 | ) | | | — | |
Futures contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3,464,548 | ) | | | — | |
Written options | | | — | | | | — | | | | (606,371 | ) | | | — | |
Swap contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | (752,459 | ) | | | — | |
Forward currency contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,240,251 | | | | — | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency related transactions | | | — | | | | — | | | | 210,583 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 6,778,447 | | | | 94,272,749 | | | | 125,071,332 | | | | 25,528,149 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 9,161,583 | | | | 89,392,716 | | | | 219,884,824 | | | | 22,833,680 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 11,717,847 | | | $ | 116,327,006 | | | $ | 383,673,432 | | | $ | 39,003,309 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) Withholding tax: | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,902,026 | | | $ | — | |
(b) Foreign capital gains tax (benefit) on net realized gain (loss): | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,769,247 | | | $ | — | |
(c) Foreign capital gains tax (benefit) on change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation): | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,277,260 | | | $ | — | |
* | Includes $4,094 of printing expenses. |
b | GMO Implementation SPC Ltd. is a 100% owned subsidiary of Implementation Fund. As such, the amounts presented for Implementation Fund are consolidated with its subsidiary. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 122 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Operations —Year Ended February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | International | | | Strategic | |
| | Equity | | | Opportunities | |
| | Allocation | | | Allocation | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
Investment Income: | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from affiliated issuers (Note 10) | | $ | 21,522,444 | | | $ | 7,535,860 | |
Dividends from unaffiliated issuers (Net of withholding tax) (Note 2)(a) | | | 12,698 | | | | 1,760,210 | |
Interest | | | — | | | | 1,523,909 | |
Other income | | | — | | | | 82 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total investment income | | | 21,535,142 | | | | 10,820,061 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 22,903 | | | | 58,179 | |
Custodian, fund accounting agent and transfer agent fees | | | 63,577 | | | | 150,995 | |
Dividend expense on short sales | | | — | | | | 567,978 | |
Legal fees | | | 9,671 | | | | 5,630 | |
Registration fees | | | 13,131 | | | | 2,086 | |
Trustees’ fees and related expenses (Note 5) | | | 21,135 | | | | 11,558 | |
Interest expense and borrowing costs for investments sold short (Note 2) | | | — | | | | 197,726 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 8,000 | * | | | 44,473 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 138,417 | | | | 1,038,625 | |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO (Note 5) | | | (116,025 | ) | | | (240,717 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 22,392 | | | | 797,908 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 21,512,750 | | | | 10,022,153 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Realized and unrealized gain (loss): | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign capital gains tax) (Note 2)(b) | | | — | | | | 1,193,789 | |
Investments in affiliated issuers | | | (25,534,156 | ) | | | (2,661,340 | ) |
Investments in securities sold short | | | — | | | | 1,919,979 | |
Realized gain distributions from affiliated issuers (Note 10) | | | 304,482 | | | | 2,942,642 | |
Swap contracts | | | — | | | | 293,695 | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency related transactions | | | — | | | | 25,360 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (25,229,674 | ) | | | 3,714,125 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated issuers (net of foreign capital gains tax) (Note 2)(c) | | | — | | | | 4,067,116 | |
Investments in affiliated issuers | | | 55,338,170 | | | | 18,160,405 | |
Investments in securities sold short | | | — | | | | (7,688,478 | ) |
Swap contracts | | | — | | | | (108,742 | ) |
Foreign currency and foreign currency related transactions | | | — | | | | 565 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 55,338,170 | | | | 14,430,866 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 30,108,496 | | | | 18,144,991 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 51,621,246 | | | $ | 28,167,144 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) Withholding tax: | | $ | — | | | $ | 156,722 | |
(b) Foreign capital gains tax (benefit) on net realized gain (loss): | | $ | — | | | $ | 27,763 | |
(c) Foreign capital gains tax (benefit) on change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation): | | $ | — | | | $ | 32,174 | |
| | |
* Includes $6,304 of printing expenses. | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
123 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Benchmark- | |
| | Alternative | | | Free | |
| | Allocation | | | Allocation | |
| | Fundπ | | | Fund | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 28/29, | | | February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 5,552,921 | | | $ | 2,749,638 | | | $ | 207,104,046 | | | $ | 142,228,479 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 2,085,159 | | | | 1,353,300 | | | | (114,635,427 | ) | | | (70,891,296 | ) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 628,139 | | | | 360,528 | | | | 301,807,837 | | | | (86,441,325 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 8,266,219 | | | | 4,463,466 | | | | 394,276,456 | | | | (15,104,142 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | — | | | | — | | | | (65,792,550 | ) | | | (44,436,242 | ) |
Class IV | | | — | | | | — | | | | (61,157,345 | ) | | | (39,436,017 | ) |
Class VI | | | (2,188,056 | ) | | | (566,438 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class MF | | | — | | | | — | | | | (53,048,013 | ) | | | (34,154,940 | ) |
Class R6 | | | (272 | ) | | | (239 | ) | | | (16,428,028 | ) | | | (8,404,776 | ) |
Class I | | | (6,812,364 | ) | | | (1,316,125 | ) | | | (16,103,355 | ) | | | (8,571,449 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (9,000,692 | ) | | | (1,882,802 | ) | | | (212,529,291 | ) | | | (135,003,424 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net share transactions (Note 9): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | — | | | | — | | | | (538,139,902 | ) | | | (129,056,156 | ) |
Class IV | | | — | | | | — | | | | (336,350,615 | ) | | | (169,185,506 | ) |
Class VI | | | (3,947,149 | ) | | | (81,621,079 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class MF | | | — | | | | — | | | | (336,741,850 | ) | | | (248,623,598 | ) |
Class R6 | | | 1,283 | | | | (17,370 | ) | | | 5,370,855 | | | | 16,445,267 | |
Class I | | | (2,241,663 | ) | | | (4,435,177 | ) | | | 37,604,120 | | | | (39,451,537 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from net share transactions | | | (6,187,529 | ) | | | (86,073,626 | ) | | | (1,168,257,392 | ) | | | (569,871,530 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (6,922,002 | ) | | | (83,492,962 | ) | | | (986,510,227 | ) | | | (719,979,096 | ) |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 195,672,010 | | | | 279,164,972 | | | | 4,403,665,943 | | | | 5,123,645,039 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 188,750,008 | | | $ | 195,672,010 | | | $ | 3,417,155,716 | | | $ | 4,403,665,943 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
π | GMO Alternative Allocation SPC Ltd. is a 100% owned subsidiary of Alternative Allocation Fund. As such, the amounts presented for Alternative Allocation Fund are consolidated with its subsidiary. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 124 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Global | |
| | Benchmark- | | | Asset | |
| | Free | | | Allocation | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 28/29, | | | February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 52,507,170 | | | $ | 65,558,866 | | | $ | 15,137,562 | | | $ | 10,865,500 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 10,437,896 | | | | 42,873,591 | | | | (1,992,243 | ) | | | (41,709,405 | ) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 66,295,044 | | | | (121,879,629 | ) | | | 31,172,616 | | | | (3,797,081 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 129,240,110 | | | | (13,447,172 | ) | | | 44,317,935 | | | | (34,640,986 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | (60,571,398 | ) | | | (68,892,922 | ) | | | (17,346,345 | ) | | | (11,238,011 | ) |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,117,067 | ) | | | (752,848 | ) |
Class I | | | — | | | | — | | | | (721,894 | ) | | | (538,596 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (60,571,398 | ) | | | (68,892,922 | ) | | | (19,185,306 | ) | | | (12,529,455 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net share transactions (Note 9): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | (129,859,372 | ) | | | (378,801,075 | ) | | | 4,796,533 | | | | (234,701,495 | ) |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | — | | | | (12,455,948 | ) | | | (3,363,652 | ) |
Class I | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,197,145 | ) | | | 1,374,379 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from net share transactions | | | (129,859,372 | ) | | | (378,801,075 | ) | | | (9,856,560 | ) | | | (236,690,768 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (61,190,660 | ) | | | (461,141,169 | ) | | | 15,276,069 | | | | (283,861,209 | ) |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 1,152,712,601 | | | | 1,613,853,770 | | | | 340,119,537 | | | | 623,980,746 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 1,091,521,941 | | | $ | 1,152,712,601 | | | $ | 355,395,606 | | | $ | 340,119,537 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
125 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Global | | | | | | | |
| | Developed | | | Global | |
| | Equity | | | Equity | |
| | Allocation | | | Allocation | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 28/29, | | | February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 2,556,264 | | | $ | 2,303,093 | | | $ | 26,934,290 | | | $ | 47,256,857 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 2,383,136 | | | | (172,374 | ) | | | (4,880,033 | ) | | | (81,844,614 | ) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 6,778,447 | | | | (6,335,293 | ) | | | 94,272,749 | | | | (72,183,025 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 11,717,847 | | | | (4,204,574 | ) | | | 116,327,006 | | | | (106,770,782 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | (4,118,075 | ) | | | (5,431,769 | ) | | | (35,740,752 | ) | | | (97,936,959 | ) |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,159,378 | ) | | | (441,589 | ) |
Class I | | | — | | | | — | | | | (842,829 | ) | | | (388,226 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (4,118,075 | ) | | | (5,431,769 | ) | | | (38,742,959 | ) | | | (98,766,774 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net share transactions (Note 9): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | (3,937,103 | ) | | | (10,181,077 | ) | | | 50,483,647 | | | | (807,493,688 | ) |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,527,389 | | | | 28,794,936 | |
Class I | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,151,291 | | | | 2,971,667 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from net share transactions | | | (3,937,103 | ) | | | (10,181,077 | ) | | | 58,162,327 | | | | (775,727,085 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 3,662,669 | | | | (19,817,420 | ) | | | 135,746,374 | | | | (981,264,641 | ) |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 66,992,454 | | | | 86,809,874 | | | | 599,568,536 | | | | 1,580,833,177 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 70,655,123 | | | $ | 66,992,454 | | | $ | 735,314,910 | | | $ | 599,568,536 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 126 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | International | |
| | | | | Developed | |
| | | | | Equity | |
| | Implementation | | | Allocation | |
| | Fundb | | | Fund | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 28/29, | | | February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 163,788,608 | | | $ | 167,669,277 | | | $ | 16,169,629 | | | $ | 8,550,826 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 94,813,492 | | | | 155,743,646 | | | | (2,694,469 | ) | | | (1,196,973 | ) |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 125,071,332 | | | | (306,158,237 | ) | | | 25,528,149 | | | | (13,717,635 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 383,673,432 | | | | 17,254,686 | | | | 39,003,309 | | | | (6,363,782 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Core Class | | | (206,158,943 | ) | | | (132,069,652 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class III | | | — | | | | — | | | | (15,690,639 | ) | | | (8,863,788 | ) |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | — | | | | (502,850 | ) | | | (323,823 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (206,158,943 | ) | | | (132,069,652 | ) | | | (16,193,489 | ) | | | (9,187,611 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net share transactions (Note 9): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Core Class | | | (683,971,651 | ) | | | (830,527,741 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Class III | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,964,456 | | | | 11,806,790 | |
Class R6 | | | — | | | | — | | | | (471,148 | ) | | | 368,329 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from net share transactions | | | (683,971,651 | ) | | | (830,527,741 | ) | | | 15,493,308 | | | | 12,175,119 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (506,457,162 | ) | | | (945,342,707 | ) | | | 38,303,128 | | | | (3,376,274 | ) |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 3,735,883,192 | | | | 4,681,225,899 | | | | 227,199,843 | | | | 230,576,117 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 3,229,426,030 | | | $ | 3,735,883,192 | | | $ | 265,502,971 | | | $ | 227,199,843 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
b | GMO Implementation SPC Ltd. is a 100% owned subsidiary of Implementation Fund. As such, the amounts presented for Implementation Fund are consolidated with its subsidiary. |
| | | | |
127 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Changes in Net Assets — (Continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | International | | | Strategic | |
| | Equity | | | Opportunities | |
| | Allocation | | | Allocation | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 28/29, | | | February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 21,512,750 | | | $ | 24,960,732 | | | $ | 10,022,153 | | | $ | 7,928,464 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (25,229,674 | ) | | | (12,463,356 | ) | | | 3,714,125 | | | | 1,106,379 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 55,338,170 | | | | (69,591,970 | ) | | | 14,430,866 | | | | (19,594,468 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations | | | 51,621,246 | | | | (57,094,594 | ) | | | 28,167,144 | | | | (10,559,625 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | (6,390,915 | ) | | | (13,246,154 | ) | | | (12,552,752 | ) | | | (18,348,413 | ) |
Class R6 | | | (14,758,050 | ) | | | (10,107,910 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (21,148,965 | ) | | | (23,354,064 | ) | | | (12,552,752 | ) | | | (18,348,413 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net share transactions (Note 9): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | | (213,964,476 | ) | | | (103,571,918 | ) | | | 12,915,819 | | | | (18,040,407 | ) |
Class R6 | | | (3,123,289 | ) | | | (3,154,572 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from net share transactions | | | (217,087,765 | ) | | | (106,726,490 | ) | | | 12,915,819 | | | | (18,040,407 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (186,615,484 | ) | | | (187,175,148 | ) | | | 28,530,211 | | | | (46,948,445 | ) |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 492,142,192 | | | | 679,317,340 | | | | 189,503,577 | | | | 236,452,022 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 305,526,708 | | | $ | 492,142,192 | | | $ | 218,033,788 | | | $ | 189,503,577 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 128 |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Cash Flows —Year Ended February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Strategic | |
| | Alternative | | | Benchmark- | | | | | | Opportunities | |
| | Allocation | | | Free | | | Implementation | | | Allocation | |
| | Fundπ | | | Fund | | | Fundb | | | Fund | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 8,266,219 | | | $ | 129,240,110 | | | $ | 383,673,432 | | | $ | 28,167,144 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation | | | (628,139 | ) | | | (66,295,044 | ) | | | (125,071,332 | ) | | | (14,430,866 | ) |
Net realized (gain) loss | | | (2,085,159 | ) | | | (10,437,896 | ) | | | (94,813,492 | ) | | | (3,714,125 | ) |
Cost of purchase of investments held long | | | (850,009,509 | ) | | | (1,055,812,371 | ) | | | (3,896,326,934 | ) | | | (99,840,463 | ) |
Cost of purchase of investments held short | | | (81,420,875 | ) | | | (147,429,660 | ) | | | (725,430,439 | ) | | | (19,286,805 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of investments held long | | | 832,672,555 | | | | 1,386,031,495 | | | | 4,640,218,459 | | | | 102,308,894 | |
Proceeds of sales to securities sold short | | | 100,932,378 | | | | 86,775,322 | | | | 444,005,507 | | | | 15,384,163 | |
Net accretion of discount and amortization of premium | | | 5,326,117 | | | | (1,546,422 | ) | | | 24,306,169 | | | | (27,752 | ) |
Short-term investments, net | | | (4,635,764 | ) | | | 38,538,021 | | | | 223,610,796 | | | | (5,636,429 | ) |
Realized gain distributions from affiliated issuers | | | — | | | | 4,171,262 | | | | — | | | | 2,942,642 | |
Cash flows related to derivative transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | (4,257,626 | ) | | | (2,989,337 | ) | | | (29,607,290 | ) | | | — | |
Written option contracts | | | 1,472,955 | | | | — | | | | (3,530,677 | ) | | | — | |
Swap contracts | | | 3,952,017 | | | | 1,663,894 | | | | 6,283,248 | | | | 293,695 | |
Forward currency contracts | | | 3,631,824 | | | | (114,457 | ) | | | 9,540,592 | | | | — | |
Foreign currency and foreign currency related transactions | | | 382,628 | | | | 132,535 | | | | 1,355,078 | | | | 25,925 | |
Change in assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Increase) decrease in due from broker | | | (875,259 | ) | | | 1,171,621 | | | | 22,589,714 | | | | — | |
(Increase) decrease in dividends and interest receivable | | | 484,893 | | | | 704,106 | | | | 5,829,060 | | | | 657,092 | |
(Increase) decrease in dividend tax withholding | | | (12,098 | ) | | | (54,360 | ) | | | (281,604 | ) | | | (1,831 | ) |
(Increase) decrease in receivable for expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO | | | 15,392 | | | | 15,720 | | | | 114,138 | | | | 21,771 | |
(Increase) decrease in interest receivable for open OTC swap contracts | | | 236,638 | | | | — | | | | 32,332 | | | | — | |
(Increase) decrease in receivable for closed swap contracts | | | (174,188 | ) | | | 2,960 | | | | (669,734 | ) | | | 395 | |
(Increase) decrease in foreign capital gains tax refund receivable | | | — | | | | 16,399 | | | | (25,462 | ) | | | 2,409 | |
(Increase) decrease in receivable from liquidated underlying funds | | | (467,904 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
(Increase) decrease in EU tax reclaims receivable | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,263,552 | | | | — | |
Increase (decrease) in payable to affiliate for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fee | | | (652 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shareholder service fee | | | 135 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Increase (decrease) in due to custodian | | | — | | | | 366,128 | | | | (844,333 | ) | | | 46,574 | |
Increase (decrease) in due to broker | | | — | | | | — | | | | (285 | ) | | | — | |
Increase (decrease) in dividends and interest payable | | | 91,497 | | | | (119,006 | ) | | | (207,600 | ) | | | (10,903 | ) |
Increase (decrease) in payable for closed swap contracts | | | 177,647 | | | | (712 | ) | | | 783,982 | | | | — | |
Increase (decrease) in payable to Trustees and related expenses | | | 522 | | | | 2,651 | | | | 6,637 | | | | 628 | |
Increase (decrease) in interest payable for OTC swap contracts^ | | | (73,801 | ) | | | — | | | | (62,945 | ) | | | — | |
Increase (decrease) in accrued foreign capital gains tax payable | | | 33 | | | | (7,858 | ) | | | — | | | | 170 | |
Increase (decrease) in payable for cash collateral from securities loaned | | | — | | | | 49,996 | | | | 2,142,368 | | | | — | |
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses | | | 21,544 | | | | (78,806 | ) | | | (146,856 | ) | | | (32,587 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | 13,024,020 | | | | 363,996,291 | | | | 888,736,081 | | | | 6,869,741 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 21,074,539 | | | | 27,330,000 | | | | 459,481,082 | | | | 17,070,757 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (33,178,775 | ) | | | (389,358,677 | ) | | | (1,347,422,959 | ) | | | (19,429,365 | ) |
Cash distributions paid | | | (3,501,432 | ) | | | (1,772,093 | ) | | | — | | | | (4,494,632 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | | (15,605,668 | ) | | | (363,800,770 | ) | | | (887,941,877 | ) | | | (6,853,240 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash | | | (2,581,648 | ) | | | 195,521 | | | | 794,204 | | | | 16,501 | |
Cash, beginning of period | | | 3,232,191 | | | | 649,415 | | | | 2,177,014 | | | | 63,098 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash, end of period | | $ | 650,543 | | | $ | 844,936 | | | $ | 2,971,218 | | | $ | 79,599 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
129 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Statements of Cash Flows —Year Ended February 29, 2024 — (Continued)
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Strategic | |
| | Alternative | | | Benchmark- | | | | | | Opportunities | |
| | Allocation | | | Free | | | Implementation | | | Allocation | |
| | Fundπ | | | Fund | | | Fundb | | | Fund | |
^ Interest on swap contracts | | $ | 1,900,729 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
π | GMO Alternative Allocation SPC Ltd. is a 100% owned subsidiary of Alternative Allocation Fund. As such, the amounts presented for Alternative Allocation Fund are consolidated with its subsidiary. |
b | GMO Implementation SPC Ltd. is a 100% owned subsidiary of Implementation Fund. As such, the amounts presented for Implementation Fund are consolidated with its subsidiary. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 130 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
ALTERNATIVE ALLOCATION FUNDπ
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class VI Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | May 1, 2019 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | | | | through | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 18.49 | | | $ | 18.08 | | | $ | 18.99 | | | $ | 19.45 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.58 | (b) | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.15 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.32 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.03 | (c) | | | (0.18 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.58 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.03 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.95 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.73 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.46 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.73 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 18.40 | | | $ | 18.49 | | | $ | 18.08 | | | $ | 18.99 | | | $ | 19.45 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(d) | | | 4.68 | %(e) | | | 3.25 | % | | | (0.99 | )% | | | 0.01 | % | | | (0.21 | )%** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 45,347 | | | $ | 49,257 | | | $ | 130,896 | | | $ | 230,386 | | | $ | 200,812 | |
Net operating expenses to average daily net assets(f) | | | 0.82 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.77 | %* |
Interest and/or dividend expenses and/or borrowing costs to average daily net assets(g) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.51 | % | | | 0.49 | % | | | 0.29 | %* |
Total net expenses to average daily net assets(f) | | | 1.67 | % | | | 1.42 | % | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.05 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 3.15 | %(b) | | | 1.44 | % | | | 0.29 | % | | | (0.10 | )% | | | 0.88 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(h) | | | 514 | % | | | 337 | % | | | 572 | % | | | 410 | % | | | 243 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets:(i) | | | 0.34 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.17 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.27 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaim receivables attributed to liquidated underlying funds (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
| | |
February 29, | | |
2024 |
$115,562 |
2.90% |
(c) | The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of the Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. |
(d) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(e) | EU tax reclaim payment receivable attributed to liquidated underlying funds during the year had a positive impact to total return, adding below respectively, to each class’s total return (Note 2): |
| | | | |
131 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
ALTERNATIVE ALLOCATION FUND (continued)π
(f) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(g) | Interest and dividend expense and/or borrowing costs incurred as a result of cash collateral on derivatives, entering into reverse repurchase agreements, securities sold short or margin on cleared swap contracts, if any, is included in the Fund’s net expenses. Income earned on investing proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements, if any, is included in interest income. |
(h) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 572 | % | | | 411 | % | | | 250 | % |
(i) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
π | GMO Alternative Allocation SPC Ltd. is a 100% owned subsidiary of Alternative Allocation Fund. As such, the amounts presented for Alternative Allocation Fund are consolidated with its subsidiary. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 132 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
ALTERNATIVE ALLOCATION FUND (continued)π
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class R6 Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | | | | July 31, 2020 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | | | | through | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 18.58 | | | $ | 18.18 | | | $ | 18.95 | | | $ | 19.33 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.56 | (b) | | | 0.23 | | | | (0.00 | )(c) | | | (0.03 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.34 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.07 | (d) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.57 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.04 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.93 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.42 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.73 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.93 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.73 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 18.50 | | | $ | 18.58 | | | $ | 18.18 | | | $ | 18.95 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(e) | | | 4.60 | %(f) | | | 3.17 | % | | | (0.23 | )% | | | 0.16 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 6 | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 22 | | | $ | 478 | |
Net operating expenses to average daily net assets(g) | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.93 | %* |
Interest and/or dividend expenses and/or borrowing costs to average daily net assets(h) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.61 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.53 | %* |
Total net expenses to average daily net assets(g) | | | 1.83 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 1.55 | % | | | 1.46 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 2.98 | %(b) | | | 1.27 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | (0.26 | )%* |
Portfolio turnover rate(i) | | | 514 | % | | | 337 | % | | | 572 | % | | | 410 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets:(j) | | | 0.32 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.13 | % | | | 0.16 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaim receivables attributed to liquidated underlying funds (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
| | |
February 29, | | |
2024 |
$ 13 |
2.71% |
(c) | Rounds to less than $0.01. |
(d) | The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of the Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. |
(e) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(f) | EU tax reclaim payment receivable attributed to liquidated underlying funds during the year had a positive impact to total return, adding below respectively, to each class’s total return (Note 2): |
| | | | |
133 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
ALTERNATIVE ALLOCATION FUND (continued)π
(g) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(h) | Interest and dividend expense and/or borrowing costs incurred as a result of cash collateral on derivatives, entering into reverse repurchase agreements, securities sold short or margin on cleared swap contracts, if any, is included in the Fund’s net expenses. Income earned on investing proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements, if any, is included in interest income. |
(i) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 572 | % | | | 411 | % |
(j) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
π | GMO Alternative Allocation SPC Ltd. is a 100% owned subsidiary of Alternative Allocation Fund. As such, the amounts presented for Alternative Allocation Fund are consolidated with its subsidiary. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 134 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
ALTERNATIVE ALLOCATION FUND (continued)π
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class I Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | September 4, 2019 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | | | | through | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 18.37 | | | $ | 18.01 | | | $ | 18.96 | | | $ | 19.44 | | | $ | 20.18 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.53 | (b) | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.10 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.30 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.04 | (c) | | | (0.33 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.53 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.91 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.73 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.46 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.73 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 18.26 | | | $ | 18.37 | | | $ | 18.01 | | | $ | 18.96 | | | $ | 19.44 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(d) | | | 4.38 | %(e) | | | 2.98 | % | | | (1.21 | )% | | | (0.30 | )% | | | (1.20 | )%** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 143,397 | | | $ | 146,410 | | | $ | 148,247 | | | $ | 268,473 | | | $ | 34,229 | |
Net operating expenses to average daily net assets(f) | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.02 | %* |
Interest and/or dividend expenses and/or borrowing costs to average daily net assets(g) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.60 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.51 | % | | | 0.23 | %* |
Total net expenses to average daily net assets(f) | | | 1.95 | % | | | 1.68 | % | | | 1.57 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.25 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 2.87 | %(b) | | | 1.31 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | (0.44 | )% | | | 0.98 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(h) | | | 514 | % | | | 337 | % | | | 572 | % | | | 410 | % | | | 243 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets:(i) | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.37 | % | | | 0.19 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.24 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaim receivables attributed to liquidated underlying funds (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
| | |
February 29, | | |
2024 |
$352,330 |
2.62% |
(c) | The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of the Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund. |
(d) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(e) | EU tax reclaim payment receivable attributed to liquidated underlying funds during the year had a positive impact to total return, adding below respectively, to each class’s total return (Note 2): |
| | | | |
135 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
ALTERNATIVE ALLOCATION FUND (continued)π
(f) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(g) | Interest and dividend expense and/or borrowing costs incurred as a result of cash collateral on derivatives, entering into reverse repurchase agreements, securities sold short or margin on cleared swap contracts, if any, is included in the Fund’s net expenses. Income earned on investing proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements, if any, is included in interest income. |
(h) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | N/A | | | | N/A | | | | 572 | % | | | 411 | % | | | 250 | % |
(i) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
π | GMO Alternative Allocation SPC Ltd. is a 100% owned subsidiary of Alternative Allocation Fund. As such, the amounts presented for Alternative Allocation Fund are consolidated with its subsidiary. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 136 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
BENCHMARK-FREE ALLOCATION FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.89 | | | $ | 25.56 | | | $ | 25.97 | | | $ | 25.53 | | | $ | 26.36 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.21 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.83 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.37 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 0.98 | | | | (0.75 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.58 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 0.08 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.46 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.46 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 26.01 | | | $ | 24.89 | | | $ | 25.56 | | | $ | 25.97 | | | $ | 25.53 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 10.46 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 5.60 | % | | | 0.11 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 1,072,341 | | | $ | 1,546,717 | | | $ | 1,726,440 | | | $ | 2,227,712 | | | $ | 3,785,568 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.66 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 4.77 | % | | | 3.00 | % | | | 2.15 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | 3.12 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 15 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 10 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets:(d) | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.11 | % | | | 0.15 | % |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
137 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
BENCHMARK-FREE ALLOCATION FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class IV Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.89 | | | $ | 25.56 | | | $ | 25.96 | | | $ | 25.53 | | | $ | 26.35 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.36 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.83 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.25 | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 0.96 | | | | (0.73 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.61 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 0.10 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.48 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.48 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.96 | ) | | | (0.92 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 26.02 | | | $ | 24.89 | | | $ | 25.56 | | | $ | 25.96 | | | $ | 25.53 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 10.57 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 5.61 | % | | | 0.21 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 892,278 | | | $ | 1,182,069 | | | $ | 1,388,080 | | | $ | 1,965,528 | | | $ | 2,085,324 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.66 | % | | | 0.61 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 5.33 | % | | | 3.26 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.73 | % | | | 3.12 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 15 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 10 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets:(d) | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.15 | % |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 138 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
BENCHMARK-FREE ALLOCATION FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class MF Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.91 | | | $ | 25.58 | | | $ | 25.99 | | | $ | 25.55 | | | $ | 26.38 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.33 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.83 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.28 | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 1.01 | | | | (0.74 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.61 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 0.09 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.48 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.48 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (0.92 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 26.04 | | | $ | 24.91 | | | $ | 25.58 | | | $ | 25.99 | | | $ | 25.55 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 10.56 | % | | | 0.54 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | 5.64 | % | | | 0.16 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 787,902 | | | $ | 1,079,756 | | | $ | 1,370,527 | | | $ | 1,716,252 | | | $ | 2,827,442 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.61 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 5.21 | % | | | 3.05 | % | | | 2.25 | % | | | 1.54 | % | | | 3.12 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 15 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 10 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets:(d) | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.11 | % | | | 0.15 | % |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
139 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
BENCHMARK-FREE ALLOCATION FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class R6 Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | | | | May 1, 2020 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | through | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.87 | | | $ | 25.54 | | | $ | 25.95 | | | $ | 23.95 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.40 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.24 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.19 | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 2.72 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.59 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 2.96 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.47 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.47 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.96 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 25.99 | | | $ | 24.87 | | | $ | 25.54 | | | $ | 25.95 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 10.50 | % | | | 0.51 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 12.55 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 300,343 | | | $ | 281,802 | | | $ | 273,491 | | | $ | 310,687 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.74 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 5.48 | % | | | 3.16 | % | | | 2.06 | % | | | 1.16 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 15 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 20 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets:(d) | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.08 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 140 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
BENCHMARK-FREE ALLOCATION FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class I Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | August 8, 2019 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | through | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.86 | | | $ | 25.53 | | | $ | 25.95 | | | $ | 25.52 | | | $ | 26.24 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.31 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 1.10 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.26 | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 1.02 | | | | (0.93 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.57 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 0.17 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.44 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.44 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.92 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 25.99 | | | $ | 24.86 | | | $ | 25.53 | | | $ | 25.95 | | | $ | 25.52 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 10.43 | % | | | 0.38 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 5.47 | % | | | 0.48 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 364,292 | | | $ | 313,322 | | | $ | 365,107 | | | $ | 324,819 | | | $ | 98,453 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.81 | % | | | 0.74 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 5.14 | % | | | 2.85 | % | | | 2.38 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 7.22 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 15 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 10 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets:(d) | | | 0.07 | % | | | 0.09 | % | | | 0.07 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.15 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
141 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
BENCHMARK-FREE FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 17.79 | | | $ | 18.85 | | | $ | 19.48 | | | $ | 18.88 | | | $ | 19.56 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.72 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.34 | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | 0.71 | | | | (0.59 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.22 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.24 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 0.13 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.81 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.81 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 18.93 | | | $ | 17.79 | | | $ | 18.85 | | | $ | 19.48 | | | $ | 18.88 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 12.54 | % | | | (0.40 | )% | | | 1.21 | % | | | 6.64 | % | | | 0.41 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 1,091,522 | | | $ | 1,152,713 | | | $ | 1,613,854 | | | $ | 2,158,496 | | | $ | 2,583,930 | |
Net operating expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.02 | % |
Interest and/or dividend expenses and/or borrowing costs to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.43 | % | | | 0.35 | % | | | 0.26 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.03 | % |
Total net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.41 | % | | | 0.29 | % | | | 0.12 | % | | | 0.05 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 4.79 | % | | | 4.85 | % | | | 3.19 | % | | | 2.86 | % | | | 3.64 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | | | 100 | % | | | 107 | % | | | 138 | % | | | 145 | % | | | 50 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.07 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.07 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.04 | % |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Interest and dividend expense and/or borrowing costs incurred as a result of cash collateral on derivatives, entering into reverse repurchase agreements, securities sold short or margin on cleared swap contracts, if any, is included in the Fund’s net expenses. Income earned on investing proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements, if any, is included in interest income. |
(e) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 110 | % | | | 114 | % | | | 145 | % | | | 151 | % | | | 52 | % |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 142 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 29.92 | | | $ | 32.86 | | | $ | 34.92 | | | $ | 31.50 | | | $ | 31.47 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.35 | (b) | | | 0.82 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 1.08 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.64 | | | | (2.67 | ) | | | (0.90 | ) | | | 3.91 | | | | 0.29 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.99 | | | | (1.85 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | 4.79 | | | | 1.37 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.74 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | (2.12 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (1.34 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.74 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | (2.12 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (1.34 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 32.17 | | | $ | 29.92 | | | $ | 32.86 | | | $ | 34.92 | | | $ | 31.50 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 13.44 | %(d) | | | (5.48 | )% | | | (0.10 | )% | | | 15.39 | % | | | 4.12 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 333,837 | | | $ | 306,276 | | | $ | 585,212 | | | $ | 692,580 | | | $ | 1,539,522 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(e) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(f) | | | 0.00 | %(f) | | | 0.00 | %(f) | | | 0.00 | %(f) |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 4.36 | %(b) | | | 2.72 | % | | | 2.68 | % | | | 2.78 | % | | | 3.32 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | | | 16 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 27 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaim receivables attributed to liquidated underlying funds (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
| | |
February 29, | | |
2024 |
$277,099 |
4.27% |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | EU tax reclaim payment receivable attributed to liquidated underlying funds during the year had a positive impact to total return, adding below respectively, to each class’s total return (Note 2): |
(e) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(f) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
(g) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 16 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 41 | % | | | 28 | % |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
143 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class R6 Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | September 30, 2019 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | through | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 29.90 | | | $ | 32.84 | | | $ | 34.93 | | | $ | 31.50 | | | $ | 32.56 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.49 | (b) | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 0.86 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.50 | | | | (2.69 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | 3.87 | | | | (0.71 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.99 | | | | (1.85 | ) | | | 0.03 | | | | 4.80 | | | | 0.15 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.74 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | (2.12 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (1.21 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.74 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | (2.12 | ) | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (1.21 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 32.15 | | | $ | 29.90 | | | $ | 32.84 | | | $ | 34.93 | | | $ | 31.50 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 13.44 | %(d) | | | (5.48 | )% | | | (0.19 | )% | | | 15.42 | % | | | 0.22 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 9,387 | | | $ | 20,440 | | | $ | 26,148 | | | $ | 183,052 | | | $ | 17,888 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(e) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(f) | | | 0.00 | %(f) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(f) |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 4.81 | %(b) | | | 2.80 | % | | | 1.44 | % | | | 2.78 | % | | | 6.23 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate(g) | | | 16 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 27 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.01 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaim receivables attributed to liquidated underlying funds (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
| | |
February 29, | | |
2024 |
$16,162 |
4.72% |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | EU tax reclaim payment receivable attributed to liquidated underlying funds during the year had a positive impact to total return, adding below respectively, to each class’s total return (Note 2): |
(e) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(f) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
(g) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 16 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 41 | % | | | 28 | % |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 144 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
GLOBAL ASSET ALLOCATION FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class I Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | | | | January 6, 2021 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | through | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 29.92 | | | $ | 32.87 | | | $ | 34.92 | | | $ | 34.71 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.32 | (b) | | | 1.07 | | | | 0.87 | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.64 | | | | (2.96 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | 0.22 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.96 | | | | (1.89 | ) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.71 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | | | (2.08 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.71 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | | | (2.08 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 32.17 | | | $ | 29.92 | | | $ | 32.87 | | | $ | 34.92 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 13.32 | %(d) | | | (5.60 | )% | | | (0.18 | )% | | | 0.61 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 12,171 | | | $ | 13,403 | | | $ | 12,621 | | | $ | 20,497 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(e) | | | 0.11 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.11 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 4.28 | %(b) | | | 3.59 | % | | | 2.41 | % | | | (0.10 | )%* |
Portfolio turnover rate(f) | | | 16 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 30 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.02 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaim receivables attributed to liquidated underlying funds (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
| | |
February 29, | | |
2024 |
$11,720 |
4.19% |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | EU tax reclaim payment receivable attributed to liquidated underlying funds during the year had a positive impact to total return, adding below respectively, to each class’s total return (Note 2): |
(e) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(f) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 16 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 31 | % | | | 41 | % |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
145 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
GLOBAL DEVELOPED EQUITY ALLOCATION FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.80 | | | $ | 24.43 | | | $ | 25.79 | | | $ | 20.87 | | | $ | 21.20 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.25 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 3.39 | | | | (1.78 | ) | | | 0.94 | | | | 5.12 | | | | 0.42 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 4.24 | | | | (1.13 | ) | | | 1.94 | | | | 5.87 | | | | 0.67 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.46 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (2.08 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (1.22 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.46 | ) | | | (1.50 | ) | | | (3.30 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 24.58 | | | $ | 21.80 | | | $ | 24.43 | | | $ | 25.79 | | | $ | 20.87 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 19.71 | % | | | (3.94 | )% | | | 6.80 | % | | | 28.41 | % | | | 2.87 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 70,655 | | | $ | 66,992 | | | $ | 86,810 | | | $ | 88,154 | | | $ | 73,383 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(d) | | | 0.00 | %(d) | | | 0.00 | %(d) |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 3.71 | % | | | 3.00 | % | | | 3.61 | % | | | 3.39 | % | | | 1.16 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 20 | % | | | 37 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 21 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.07 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.03 | % |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 146 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
GLOBAL EQUITY ALLOCATION FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.57 | | | $ | 28.45 | | | $ | 29.91 | | | $ | 24.37 | | | $ | 24.63 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.09 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.83 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 3.65 | | | | (2.92 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 5.75 | | | | (0.16 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 4.74 | | | | (2.05 | ) | | | 0.90 | | | | 6.63 | | | | 0.67 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.52 | ) | | | (1.01 | ) | | | (2.35 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.52 | ) | | | (1.83 | ) | | | (2.36 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 27.79 | | | $ | 24.57 | | | $ | 28.45 | | | $ | 29.91 | | | $ | 24.37 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 19.52 | % | | | (6.66 | )% | | | 2.49 | % | | | 27.51 | % | | | 2.36 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 682,157 | | | $ | 560,287 | | | $ | 1,571,153 | | | $ | 1,638,868 | | | $ | 1,456,064 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(d) | | | 0.00 | %(d) | | | 0.00 | %(d) |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 4.19 | % | | | 3.51 | % | | | 3.69 | % | | | 3.44 | % | | | 3.26 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 25 | % | | | 35 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
147 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
GLOBAL EQUITY ALLOCATION FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class R6 Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | | | | July 15, 2020 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | through | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.57 | | | $ | 28.46 | | | $ | 29.91 | | | $ | 25.19 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.13 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 0.81 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 3.60 | | | | (2.75 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 4.96 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 4.73 | | | | (2.06 | ) | | | 0.91 | | | | 5.77 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.52 | ) | | | (1.01 | ) | | | (2.35 | ) | | | (1.05 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.52 | ) | | | (1.83 | ) | | | (2.36 | ) | | | (1.05 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 27.78 | | | $ | 24.57 | | | $ | 28.46 | | | $ | 29.91 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 19.48 | % | | | (6.69 | )% | | | 2.52 | % | | | 23.14 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 41,403 | | | $ | 34,289 | | | $ | 7,065 | | | $ | 6,781 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(d) | | | 0.00 | %(d)* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 4.35 | % | | | 2.77 | % | | | 3.74 | % | | | 4.70 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 25 | % | | | 35 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 148 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
GLOBAL EQUITY ALLOCATION FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class I Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | | | | August 17, 2020 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | through | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.56 | | | $ | 28.44 | | | $ | 29.91 | | | $ | 26.14 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.69 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 0.90 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 3.02 | | | | (2.97 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 3.91 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 4.71 | | | | (2.07 | ) | | | 0.86 | | | | 4.81 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.51 | ) | | | (0.99 | ) | | | (2.32 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.51 | ) | | | (1.81 | ) | | | (2.33 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 27.76 | | | $ | 24.56 | | | $ | 28.44 | | | $ | 29.91 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 19.37 | % | | | (6.74 | )% | | | 2.37 | % | | | 18.64 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 11,755 | | | $ | 4,992 | | | $ | 2,615 | | | $ | 2,233 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.11 | % | | | 0.11 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.10 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 6.43 | % | | | 3.66 | % | | | 3.67 | % | | | 5.95 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 25 | % | | | 35 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 20 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
149 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
IMPLEMENTATION FUNDß
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Core Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 12.28 | | | $ | 12.54 | | | $ | 12.70 | | | $ | 12.74 | | | $ | 13.22 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.50 | (b) | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.49 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.81 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.38 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.06 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 12.90 | | | $ | 12.28 | | | $ | 12.54 | | | $ | 12.70 | | | $ | 12.74 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 11.44 | % | | | 1.52 | %(d) | | | 2.02 | % | | | 1.95 | % | | | 0.25 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 3,229,426 | | | $ | 3,735,883 | | | $ | 4,681,226 | | | $ | 5,970,367 | | | $ | 7,114,306 | |
Net operating expenses to average daily net assets(e) | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.00 | %(f) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(f) |
Interest and/or dividend expenses to average daily net assets(g) | | | 0.42 | % | | | 0.36 | % | | | 0.32 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.06 | % |
Total net expenses to average daily net assets(e) | | | 0.44 | % | | | 0.38 | % | | | 0.32 | % | | | 0.16 | % | | | 0.06 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 4.54 | % | | | 4.15 | %(b) | | | 2.95 | % | | | 2.89 | % | | | 3.65 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(h) | | | 127 | % | | | 118 | % | | | 194 | % | | | 189 | % | | | 97 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.04 | %(i) | | | 0.06 | % | | | 0.06 | %(i) | | | 0.06 | %(i) | | | 0.05 | %(i) |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Net investment income per share includes income received for EU reclaims, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees attributed to EU tax reclaims, if any, in connection with certain Fund holdings (Note 2). Excluding the net EU reclaim amount below, the net investment income to average daily net assets ratio would have been: |
| | |
February 28, | | |
2023 |
$15,309,005 |
3.77% |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | EU tax reclaim payments and related interest received during the year, net of IRS closing agreement fees and non-recurring contingent legal fees attributed to EU tax reclaims, had a positive impact to total return, adding the below to the class’s total return (Note 2): |
(e) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(f) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
(g) | Interest and dividend expense and/or borrowing costs incurred as a result of cash collateral on derivatives, entering into reverse repurchase agreements, securities sold short or margin on cleared swap contracts, if any, is included in the Fund’s net expenses. Income earned on investing proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements, if any, is included in interest income. |
(h) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 134 | % | | | 125 | % | | | 200 | % | | | 196 | % | | | 100 | % |
(i) | Ratio includes indirect fees waived or borne by GMO. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
ß | GMO Implementation SPC Ltd. is a 100% owned subsidiary of Implementation Fund. As such, the amounts presented for Implementation Fund are consolidated with its subsidiary. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 150 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPED EQUITY ALLOCATION FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 15.14 | | | $ | 16.35 | | | $ | 16.95 | | | $ | 14.52 | | | $ | 14.75 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.06 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 0.49 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.51 | | | | (1.18 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | 2.56 | | | | (0.12 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.57 | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | 0.54 | | | | 3.17 | | | | 0.37 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.07 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.00 | | | | 0.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.07 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (1.14 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 16.64 | | | $ | 15.14 | | | $ | 16.35 | | | $ | 16.95 | | | $ | 14.52 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 17.08 | % | | | (3.23 | )% | | | 2.88 | % | | | 22.02 | % | | | 2.14 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 257,184 | | | $ | 219,167 | | | $ | 222,308 | | | $ | 217,129 | | | $ | 297,463 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(d) | | | 0.00 | %(d) | | | 0.00 | %(d) | | | 0.00 | %(d) |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 6.65 | % | | | 4.14 | % | | | 5.82 | % | | | 4.20 | % | | | 3.25 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 21 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 11 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.02 | % |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
151 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPED EQUITY ALLOCATION FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class R6 Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | | | | January 22, 2021 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | through | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | February 28, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 15.14 | | | $ | 16.35 | | | $ | 16.95 | | | $ | 17.08 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.02 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 1.02 | | | | (0.00 | )(b) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.54 | | | | (1.18 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.56 | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | 0.54 | | | | (0.13 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.07 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | — | |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.07 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (1.14 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 16.63 | | | $ | 15.14 | | | $ | 16.35 | | | $ | 16.95 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(c) | | | 17.01 | % | | | (3.23 | )% | | | 2.88 | % | | | (0.76 | )%** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 8,319 | | | $ | 8,033 | | | $ | 8,268 | | | $ | 8,254 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(e) | | | 0.00 | %(e) | | | 0.01 | %* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 6.38 | % | | | 4.13 | % | | | 5.66 | % | | | (0.01 | )%* |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 21 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 17 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.05 | % | | | 0.05 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | Rounds to less than $0.01. |
(c) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(d) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(e) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 152 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY ALLOCATION FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 25.48 | | | $ | 29.43 | | | $ | 32.31 | | | $ | 27.45 | | | $ | 28.09 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 1.02 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 3.08 | | | | (3.96 | ) | | | (2.59 | ) | | | 4.91 | | | | (0.46 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 4.41 | | | | (2.72 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | 6.15 | | | | 0.56 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.96 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (1.93 | ) | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (1.20 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.96 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (1.93 | ) | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (1.20 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 27.93 | | | $ | 25.48 | | | $ | 29.43 | | | $ | 32.31 | | | $ | 27.45 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 17.53 | % | | | (9.05 | )% | | | (3.37 | )% | | | 22.67 | % | | | 1.62 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 84,238 | | | $ | 286,725 | | | $ | 437,139 | | | $ | 598,701 | | | $ | 646,622 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(d) | | | 0.00 | %(d) | | | 0.00 | %(d) |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 5.01 | % | | | 4.81 | % | | | 4.90 | % | | | 4.40 | % | | | 3.55 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 21 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 7 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.01 | % |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
153 | | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY ALLOCATION FUND (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class R6 Shares | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Period from | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | August 30, 2019 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | (commencement | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | of operations) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | through | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 25.47 | | | $ | 29.42 | | | $ | 32.30 | | | $ | 27.44 | | | $ | 27.07 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 1.80 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.74 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 1.14 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.60 | | | | (4.02 | ) | | | (2.69 | ) | | | 4.86 | | | | 0.33 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 4.40 | | | | (2.72 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | 6.15 | | | | 1.47 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.96 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (1.93 | ) | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.96 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (1.93 | ) | | | (1.29 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 27.91 | | | $ | 25.47 | | | $ | 29.42 | | | $ | 32.30 | | | $ | 27.44 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 17.49 | % | | | (9.05 | )% | | | (3.37 | )% | | | 22.68 | % | | | 5.04 | %** |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 221,289 | | | $ | 205,417 | | | $ | 242,178 | | | $ | 262,853 | | | $ | 210,223 | |
Net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.00 | %(d) | | | 0.00 | %(d) | | | 0.00 | %(d)* |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 6.74 | % | | | 5.08 | % | | | 5.20 | % | | | 4.56 | % | | | 7.83 | %* |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 21 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 7 | %** |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.03 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | %* |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Rounds to less than 0.01%. |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
| | | | |
| | See accompanying notes to the financial statements. | | 154 |
GMO Trust Funds
Financial Highlights — (Continued)
(For a share outstanding throughout each period)
STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES ALLOCATION FUND
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Class III Shares | |
| | Year Ended February 28/29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 15.57 | | | $ | 17.91 | | | $ | 21.56 | | | $ | 18.98 | | | $ | 19.48 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(a)† | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.67 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.44 | | | | (1.46 | ) | | | 0.32 | | | | 2.93 | | | | (0.11 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.23 | | | | (0.83 | ) | | | 0.91 | | | | 3.47 | | | | 0.56 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income | | | (1.00 | ) | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (1.22 | ) | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) |
From net realized gains | | | — | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (3.34 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | (1.00 | ) | | | (1.51 | ) | | | (4.56 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 16.80 | | | $ | 15.57 | | | $ | 17.91 | | | $ | 21.56 | | | $ | 18.98 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return(b) | | | 14.44 | % | | | (4.08 | )% | | | 3.57 | % | | | 18.66 | % | | | 2.57 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 218,034 | | | $ | 189,504 | | | $ | 236,452 | | | $ | 579,796 | | | $ | 773,438 | |
Net operating expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % | | | 0.01 | % |
Interest and/or dividend expenses and/or borrowing costs to average daily net assets(d) | | | 0.37 | % | | | 0.32 | % | | | 0.26 | % | | | 0.07 | % | | | 0.03 | % |
Total net expenses to average daily net assets(c) | | | 0.39 | % | | | 0.34 | % | | | 0.27 | % | | | 0.08 | % | | | 0.04 | % |
Net investment income (loss) to average daily net assets(a) | | | 4.88 | % | | | 3.91 | % | | | 2.71 | % | | | 2.85 | % | | | 3.35 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(e) | | | 52 | % | | | 74 | % | | | 95 | % | | | 61 | % | | | 36 | % |
Fees and expenses reimbursed and/or waived by GMO to average daily net assets: | | | 0.12 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.14 | % | | | 0.07 | % | | | 0.03 | % |
(a) | Net investment income is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the other GMO Funds and/or other investment companies in which the Fund invests, if any. |
(b) | The total returns would have been lower had certain expenses not been reimbursed and/or waived during the periods shown, if applicable, and assumes the effect of reinvested distributions, if any. Calculation excludes purchase premiums and redemption fees which are borne by the shareholder purchasing or redeeming Fund shares, if any. |
(c) | Net expenses exclude expenses incurred indirectly through investment in the underlying funds, if any (Note 5). |
(d) | Interest and dividend expense and/or borrowing costs incurred as a result of cash collateral on derivatives, entering into reverse repurchase agreements, securities sold short or margin on cleared swap contracts, if any, is included in the Fund’s net expenses. Income earned on investing proceeds from reverse repurchase agreements, if any, is included in interest income. |
(e) | The portfolio turnover rate excludes investments in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund (“USTF”) which is used as a short-term investment vehicle for cash management. The Fund’s portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF during the period and/or year ended: |
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| | February 29, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 28, | | | February 29, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | |
Portfolio turnover rate including transactions in USTF | | | 57 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 122 | % | | | 80 | % | | | 41 | % |
† | Calculated using average shares outstanding throughout the period. |
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GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements
February 29, 2024
Each of Alternative Allocation Fund, Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund, Benchmark-Free Fund, Global Asset Allocation Fund, Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund, Global Equity Allocation Fund, Implementation Fund, International Developed Equity Allocation Fund, International Equity Allocation Fund and Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) is a series of GMO Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Trust was established as a Massachusetts business trust under the laws of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts on June 24, 1985. The Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees of the Trust (“Trustees”) to create an unlimited number of series of shares (Funds) and to subdivide Funds into classes. The Funds are advised and managed by Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (“GMO”).
The Funds may invest in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund and in money market funds unaffiliated with GMO.
Many of the Funds may invest primarily in other GMO Funds and Alternative Allocation Fund and Implementation Fund may also invest in GMO Alternative Allocation SPC Ltd. and GMO Implementation SPC Ltd. (each a “wholly-owned subsidiary”), respectively. These GMO Funds and wholly-owned subsidiaries are referenced herein as “underlying funds”. As a result, the Funds are exposed to all of the risks of the underlying funds in which they invest. Several of the underlying funds themselves invest a substantial portion of their assets in other GMO Funds. The financial statements of the underlying funds should be read in conjunction with the Funds’ financial statements. The financial statements are available without charge on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at www.sec.gov or on GMO’s website at www.gmo.com.
The following table provides information about the Funds’ principal investment objectives and benchmarks (if any):
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Fund Name | | Benchmark | | Investment Objective |
Alternative Allocation Fund | | Not Applicable | | Positive total return |
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Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | | Not Applicable | | Positive total return |
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Benchmark-Free Fund | | Not Applicable | | Positive total return |
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Global Asset Allocation Fund | | GMO Global Asset Allocation Index (65% MSCI ACWI, 35% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index) | | Total return greater than its benchmark |
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Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | MSCI World Index | | Total return greater than its benchmark |
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Global Equity Allocation Fund | | MSCI ACWI | | Total return greater than its benchmark |
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Implementation Fund | | Not Applicable | | Positive total return, not relative return |
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International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | MSCI EAFE Index | | Total return greater than its benchmark |
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International Equity Allocation Fund | | MSCI ACWI ex USA | | Total return greater than its benchmark |
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Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund | | GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Index (75% MSCI World Index (MSCI Standard Index Series), 25% Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index) | | Total return greater than its benchmark |
Benchmark-Free Fund and Implementation Fund currently limit subscriptions.
2. | Significant accounting policies |
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and have been consistently followed by the Funds in preparing these financial statements. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The accounting records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars.
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Basis of presentation and principles of consolidation: Alternative Allocation Fund and Implementation Fund
Alternative Allocation Fund and Implementation Fund include the accounts of their wholly-owned subsidiaries and the accompanying financial statements have been consolidated for those accounts. The consolidated financial statements include all of the assets and liabilities of each wholly-owned subsidiary. All interfund accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Alternative Allocation Fund and Implementation Fund are herein referred to as “Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund” and “Consolidated Implementation Fund”, respectively.
Portfolio valuation
Shares of the underlying funds and other open-end registered investment companies are valued at their most recent net asset value. Direct investments held by the Funds and underlying funds are valued as follows: Exchange-traded securities (other than exchange-traded options) for which market quotations are readily available are valued at (i) the last sale price or (ii) official closing price or (iii) most recent quoted price published by the exchange (if no reported last sale or official closing price) or (iv) the quoted price provided by a pricing source (in the event GMO deems the private market to be a more reliable indicator of market value than the exchange). Exchange-traded options are valued at the last sale price, provided that price is between the closing bid and ask prices. If the last sale price is not within that range, then they will be valued at the closing bid price for long positions and the closing ask price for short positions. Cleared derivatives are valued using the closing price quoted (which may be based on a model) by the relevant clearing house. If an updated quote for a cleared derivative is not available when a Fund calculates its net asset value, the derivative will generally be valued using an industry standard model, which may differ from the model used by the relevant clearing house. Over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives are generally valued at the price determined by an industry standard model. Unlisted non-fixed income securities for which market quotations are readily available are generally valued at the most recent quoted price.
The foregoing valuation methodologies are modified for equities that trade in non-U.S. securities markets that close before the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) due to time zone differences, including the value of equities that underlie futures, options and other derivatives (to the extent the market for those derivatives closes prior to the close of the NYSE). In those cases, the price will generally be adjusted, to the extent practicable and available, based on inputs from an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees that are intended to reflect valuation changes through the NYSE close. These securities listed on foreign exchanges (including the value of equity securities that underlie futures, options and other derivatives (to the extent the market for such instruments closes prior to the close of the NYSE)) are classified as Level 2 (levels defined below) and are described in the disclosures of the underlying funds.
Typically, the Funds and the underlying funds value fixed income securities at the most recent price supplied by a pricing source determined by GMO. GMO evaluates pricing sources on an ongoing basis and may change a pricing source at any time. GMO monitors erratic or unusual movements (including unusual inactivity) in the prices supplied for a security and has discretion to override a price supplied by a source (e.g., by taking a price supplied by another source) when it believes that the price supplied is not reliable. Alternative pricing sources are often but not always available for securities held by the Funds and the underlying funds.
“Quoted price” typically means the bid price for securities held long and the ask price for securities sold short. If a market quotation for a security does not involve a bid or an ask, the “quoted price” may be the price provided by a market participant or other third-party pricing source in accordance with the market practice for that security. If an updated quoted price for a security is not available when a Fund calculates its net asset value, the Fund will generally use the last quoted price so long as GMO believes that the last quoted price continues to represent that security’s fair value.
In the case of derivatives, prices determined by a model may reflect an estimate of the average of bid and ask prices, regardless of whether a Fund has a long position or a short position.
If quotations are not readily available or circumstances make an existing valuation methodology or procedure unreliable, derivatives and other securities are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Trustees or persons acting at their direction pursuant to procedures approved by the Trustees. Because of the uncertainty inherent in fair value pricing, the price determined for a particular security may be materially different from the value realized upon its sale. The Funds and/or the underlying funds classify such securities as Level 3 (levels defined below). For the year ended February 29, 2024, the Funds did not reduce the value of any of their OTC derivatives contracts, if any, based on the creditworthiness of their counterparties. See Note 4 “Derivative financial instruments” for a further discussion on valuation of derivatives.
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February 29, 2024
U.S. GAAP requires the Funds to disclose the fair value of their investments in a three-level hierarchy (Levels 1, 2 and 3). The valuation hierarchy is based upon the relative observability of inputs to the valuation of the Funds’ investments. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an investment’s assigned level within the fair value hierarchy. In addition, in periods of market dislocation, the observability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many instruments. This condition, as well as changes related to the liquidity of investments, could cause a security to be reclassified between levels.
The three levels are defined as follows:
Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices for identical securities in active markets.
The types of assets and liabilities categorized in Level 1 generally include actively traded domestic and certain foreign equity securities; certain U.S. government obligations; derivatives actively traded on a national securities exchange (such as some futures and options); and shares of open-end mutual funds (even if their investments are valued using Level 2 or Level 3 inputs).
Level 2 – Valuations determined using other significant direct or indirect observable inputs.
The types of assets and liabilities categorized in Level 2 generally include certain U.S. government agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, certain sovereign debt obligations, and corporate bonds valued using vendor prices or broker quotes; cleared derivatives and certain OTC derivatives such as swaps, options, swaptions, and forward currency contracts valued using industry standard models; certain restricted securities valued at the most recent available market or quoted price; certain securities that are valued at the local price; certain debt obligations, such as collateralized loan obligations, that have yet to begin trading that are valued at cost; and certain foreign equity securities that are adjusted based on inputs from an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees, including the value of equity securities that underlie futures, options and other derivatives (to the extent the market for such instruments closes prior to the close of the NYSE) to reflect estimated valuation changes through the NYSE close.
Level 3 – Valuations based primarily on inputs that are unobservable and significant.
The types of assets and liabilities categorized in Level 3 generally include, but are not limited to, certain debt securities (such as asset-backed, mortgage-backed, loans and sovereign debt) and derivatives even though they may be valued using broker quotes; certain debt securities and derivatives adjusted by a specified discount for liquidity or other considerations; securities whose trading has been suspended or that have been de-listed from their current primary trading exchange valued at the most recent available market or quoted price; securities in default or bankruptcy proceedings for which there is no current market quotation valued at the most recent available market or quoted price; potential litigation recoveries and interests related to bankruptcy proceedings; certain equity securities valued off the last traded price with a discount for liquidity; certain equity securities that are valued based on the last traded exchange price adjusted for the movement in a relevant index; certain securities that are valued using a price from a comparable security related to the same issuer; and certain recently acquired equity securities that have yet to begin trading that are valued at cost.
The following is a summary of the respective levels assigned to the Funds’ direct securities and derivatives, if any, as of February 29, 2024:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,011,699 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,011,699 | |
Belgium | | | — | | | | 960,500 | | | | — | | | | 960,500 | |
Canada | | | 2,201,204 | | | | — | | | | 352,512 | | | | 2,553,716 | |
China | | | — | | | | 1,626,947 | | | | 0§ | | | | 1,626,947 | |
Denmark | | | — | | | | 1,180,823 | | | | — | | | | 1,180,823 | |
Finland | | | — | | | | 505,636 | | | | — | | | | 505,636 | |
France | | | 97,262 | | | | 1,453,692 | | | | — | | | | 1,550,954 | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 463,659 | | | | — | | | | 463,659 | |
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Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Hong Kong | | $ | — | | | $ | 147,111 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 147,111 | |
India | | | — | | | | 959,880 | | | | — | | | | 959,880 | |
Israel | | | 517,987 | | | | 53,545 | | | | — | | | | 571,532 | |
Italy | | | — | | | | 799,864 | | | | — | | | | 799,864 | |
Japan | | | — | | | | 20,903,704 | | | | — | | | | 20,903,704 | |
Netherlands | | | 373,937 | | | | 1,618,121 | | | | — | | | | 1,992,058 | |
New Zealand | | | — | | | | 60,784 | | | | — | | | | 60,784 | |
Norway | | | — | | | | 308,527 | | | | — | | | | 308,527 | |
Poland | | | — | | | | 323,714 | | | | — | | | | 323,714 | |
Portugal | | | — | | | | 24,408 | | | | — | | | | 24,408 | |
South Africa | | | — | | | | 130,690 | | | | — | | | | 130,690 | |
South Korea | | | 267,143 | | | | 1,315,262 | | | | — | | | | 1,582,405 | |
Spain | | | — | | | | 905,221 | | | | — | | | | 905,221 | |
Sweden | | | — | | | | 922,077 | | | | — | | | | 922,077 | |
Switzerland | | | — | | | | 718,016 | | | | — | | | | 718,016 | |
Taiwan | | | 1,118,482 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,118,482 | |
Thailand | | | — | | | | 460,951 | | | | — | | | | 460,951 | |
Turkey | | | — | | | | 282,771 | | | | — | | | | 282,771 | |
United Kingdom | | | 3,207,858 | | | | 1,552,388 | | | | — | | | | 4,760,246 | |
United States | | | 74,975,212 | | | | — | | | | 0§ | | | | 74,975,212 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | 82,759,085 | | | | 39,689,990 | | | | 352,512 | | | | 122,801,587 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | | 51,777 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 51,777 | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 971,411 | | | | — | | | | 971,411 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | 51,777 | | | | 971,411 | | | | — | | | | 1,023,188 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rights/Warrants | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | — | | | | — | | | | 425,705 | | | | 425,705 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL RIGHTS/WARRANTS | | | — | | | | — | | | | 425,705 | | | | 425,705 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,351,936 | | | | 2,351,936 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT FUNDS | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,351,936 | | | | 2,351,936 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt Obligations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 50,955,565 | | | | 34,219,747 | | | | — | | | | 85,175,312 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS | | | 50,955,565 | | | | 34,219,747 | | | | — | | | | 85,175,312 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 3,309,494 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,309,494 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS | | | 3,309,494 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,309,494 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 15,251,584 | | | | 54,377,764 | | | | — | | | | 69,629,348 | |
Purchased Options | | | 790 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 790 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 152,328,295 | | | | 129,258,912 | | | | 3,130,153 | | | | 284,717,360 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign Currency Risk | | | — | | | | 1,862,388 | | | | — | | | | 1,862,388 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Risk | | $ | 289,202 | | | $ | 357,899 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 647,101 | |
Interest Rate Risk | | | 46,045 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 46,045 | |
Physical Commodity Contract Risk | | | 556,459 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 556,459 | |
Swap Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit Risk | | | — | | | | 2,393,533 | | | | — | | | | 2,393,533 | |
Equity Risk | | | — | | | | 102,161 | | | | — | | | | 102,161 | |
Interest Rate Risk | | | — | | | | 1,166,356 | | | | — | | | | 1,166,356 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 153,220,001 | | | $ | 135,141,249 | | | $ | 3,130,153 | | | $ | 291,491,403 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,310,689 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,310,689 | ) |
Austria | | | — | | | | (222,237 | ) | | | — | | | | (222,237 | ) |
Belgium | | | — | | | | (480,493 | ) | | | — | | | | (480,493 | ) |
Canada | | | (2,932,886 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,932,886 | ) |
China | | | (24,233 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (24,233 | ) |
Denmark | | | — | | | | (250,125 | ) | | | — | | | | (250,125 | ) |
Finland | | | — | | | | (89,130 | ) | | | — | | | | (89,130 | ) |
France | | | — | | | | (1,512,067 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,512,067 | ) |
Germany | | | — | | | | (1,890,039 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,890,039 | ) |
Ireland | | | — | | | | (2,975,361 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,975,361 | ) |
Israel | | | (487,080 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (487,080 | ) |
Italy | | | — | | | | (1,502,484 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,502,484 | ) |
Japan | | | — | | | | (4,324,444 | ) | | | — | | | | (4,324,444 | ) |
Netherlands | | | — | | | | (1,472,673 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,472,673 | ) |
New Zealand | | | — | | | | (413,930 | ) | | | — | | | | (413,930 | ) |
Peru | | | (369,449 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (369,449 | ) |
Singapore | | | (302,079 | ) | | | (285,772 | ) | | | — | | | | (587,851 | ) |
Spain | | | — | | | | (844,565 | ) | | | — | | | | (844,565 | ) |
Sweden | | | — | | | | (700,413 | ) | | | — | | | | (700,413 | ) |
Switzerland | | | — | | | | (240,776 | ) | | | — | | | | (240,776 | ) |
United Kingdom | | | (2,529,905 | ) | | | (3,036,410 | ) | | | — | | | | (5,566,315 | ) |
United States | | | (42,230,168 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (42,230,168 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | (48,875,800 | ) | | | (21,551,608 | ) | | | — | | | | (70,427,408 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Germany | | | — | | | | (402,969 | ) | | | — | | | | (402,969 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | — | | | | (402,969 | ) | | | — | | | | (402,969 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt Obligations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | — | | | | (27,214,910 | ) | | | — | | | | (27,214,910 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS | | | — | | | | (27,214,910 | ) | | | — | | | | (27,214,910 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign Currency Risk | | | — | | | | (643,785 | ) | | | — | | | | (643,785 | ) |
Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Risk | | | (424,663 | ) | | | (534,901 | ) | | | — | | | | (959,564 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Valuation Inputs (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Risk | | $ | (12,176 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (12,176 | ) |
Physical Commodity Contract Risk | | | (1,434,461 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,434,461 | ) |
Written Options | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit Risk | | | — | | | | (99,763 | ) | | | — | | | | (99,763 | ) |
Equity Risk | | | (222,864 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (222,864 | ) |
Swap Contacts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit Risk | | | — | | | | (3,671,366 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,671,366 | ) |
Equity Risk | | | — | | | | (120,272 | ) | | | — | | | | (120,272 | ) |
Interest Rate Risk | | | — | | | | (850,836 | ) | | | — | | | | (850,836 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (50,969,964 | ) | | $ | (55,090,410 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (106,060,374 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | $ | 3,415,663,472 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,415,663,472 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4,420,774 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,420,774 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 3,420,084,246 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,420,084,246 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 3,420,084,246 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,420,084,246 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Benchmark-Free Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | — | | | $ | 14,078,508 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 14,078,508 | |
Austria | | | — | | | | 3,837,909 | | | | — | | | | 3,837,909 | |
Belgium | | | — | | | | 9,886,210 | | | | — | | | | 9,886,210 | |
Brazil | | | 1,521,377 | | | | 8,403,308 | | | | — | | | | 9,924,685 | |
Canada | | | 35,362,905 | | | | 142,580 | | | | 15,800 | | | | 35,521,285 | |
Chile | | | 61,173 | | | | 603,305 | | | | — | | | | 664,478 | |
China | | | 2,356,275 | | | | 26,953,906 | | | | — | | | | 29,310,181 | |
Colombia | | | 158,090 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 158,090 | |
Czech Republic | | | — | | | | 385,194 | | | | — | | | | 385,194 | |
Denmark | | | — | | | | 6,710,725 | | | | — | | | | 6,710,725 | |
Egypt | | | — | | | | 752,468 | | | | — | | | | 752,468 | |
Finland | | | — | | | | 5,061,461 | | | | — | | | | 5,061,461 | |
France | | | 2,066,404 | | | | 35,800,077 | | | | — | | | | 37,866,481 | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 12,208,075 | | | | — | | | | 12,208,075 | |
Greece | | | — | | | | 1,096,660 | | | | 0§ | | | | 1,096,660 | |
Hong Kong | | | — | | | | 8,708,384 | | | | — | | | | 8,708,384 | |
Hungary | | | — | | | | 3,859,477 | | | | — | | | | 3,859,477 | |
India | | | 2,134,578 | | | | 33,672,786 | | | | — | | | | 35,807,364 | |
Indonesia | | | — | | | | 6,581,855 | | | | — | | | | 6,581,855 | |
Ireland | | | 1,907,850 | | | | 871,273 | | | | — | | | | 2,779,123 | |
Israel | | | 2,228,786 | | | | 340,350 | | | | — | | | | 2,569,136 | |
Italy | | | 615,515 | | | | 18,672,834 | | | | — | | | | 19,288,349 | |
Japan | | | 2,173,588 | | | | 162,878,309 | | | | — | | | | 165,051,897 | |
Kuwait | | | — | | | | 140,359 | | | | — | | | | 140,359 | |
Malaysia | | | — | | | | 1,504,452 | | | | — | | | | 1,504,452 | |
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February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Benchmark-Free Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mexico | | $ | 10,380,351 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 0§ | | | $ | 10,380,351 | |
Netherlands | | | 1,585,817 | | | | 22,119,629 | | | | — | | | | 23,705,446 | |
New Zealand | | | — | | | | 305,731 | | | | — | | | | 305,731 | |
Norway | | | — | | | | 6,646,542 | | | | — | | | | 6,646,542 | |
Pakistan | | | — | | | | 374,163 | | | | — | | | | 374,163 | |
Philippines | | | — | | | | 8,009 | | | | — | | | | 8,009 | |
Poland | | | — | | | | 6,054,063 | | | | — | | | | 6,054,063 | |
Portugal | | | — | | | | 535,698 | | | | — | | | | 535,698 | |
Qatar | | | — | | | | 516,827 | | | | — | | | | 516,827 | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | 411,151 | | | | 411,151 | |
Saudi Arabia | | | — | | | | 1,931,519 | | | | — | | | | 1,931,519 | |
Singapore | | | — | | | | 5,732,671 | | | | — | | | | 5,732,671 | |
South Africa | | | 396,082 | | | | 12,282,163 | | | | — | | | | 12,678,245 | |
South Korea | | | 2,313,435 | | | | 26,103,096 | | | | — | | | | 28,416,531 | |
Spain | | | — | | | | 21,188,499 | | | | — | | | | 21,188,499 | |
Sweden | | | — | | | | 8,163,701 | | | | — | | | | 8,163,701 | |
Switzerland | | | 2,549,959 | | | | 11,225,491 | | | | — | | | | 13,775,450 | |
Taiwan | | | 5,408,331 | | | | 37,702,101 | | | | — | | | | 43,110,432 | |
Thailand | | | — | | | | 7,222,887 | | | | — | | | | 7,222,887 | |
Turkey | | | — | | | | 6,468,044 | | | | — | | | | 6,468,044 | |
United Arab Emirates | | | — | | | | 742,423 | | | | — | | | | 742,423 | |
United Kingdom | | | 8,051,370 | | | | 35,694,786 | | | | 601 | | | | 43,746,757 | |
United States | | | 199,207,913 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 199,207,913 | |
Vietnam | | | — | | | | 2,594,819 | | | | — | | | | 2,594,819 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | 280,479,799 | | | | 576,763,327 | | | | 427,552 | | | | 857,670,678 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | | 5,174,360 | | | | 6,728,236 | | | | — | | | | 11,902,596 | |
Colombia | | | 712,188 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 712,188 | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 4,796,596 | | | | — | | | | 4,796,596 | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | 69,833 | | | | 69,833 | |
South Korea | | | — | | | | 3,586,838 | | | | — | | | | 3,586,838 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | 5,886,548 | | | | 15,111,670 | | | | 69,833 | | | | 21,068,051 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt Obligations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 79,006,447 | | | | 128,576,508 | | | | — | | | | 207,582,955 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS | | | 79,006,447 | | | | 128,576,508 | | | | — | | | | 207,582,955 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 155,161,067 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 155,161,067 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS | | | 155,161,067 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 155,161,067 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 5,459,367 | | | | 50,999,652 | | | | — | | | | 56,459,019 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 525,993,228 | | | | 771,451,157 | | | | 497,385 | | | | 1,297,941,770 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest Rate Risk | | | 63,331 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 63,331 | |
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February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Benchmark-Free Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swap Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Risk | | $ | — | | | $ | 166,059 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 166,059 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 526,056,559 | | | $ | 771,617,216 | | | $ | 497,385 | | | $ | 1,298,171,160 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | — | | | $ | (5,865,955 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (5,865,955 | ) |
Austria | | | — | | | | (911,244 | ) | | | — | | | | (911,244 | ) |
Belgium | | | — | | | | (2,148,341 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,148,341 | ) |
Canada | | | (12,561,830 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (12,561,830 | ) |
China | | | (192,748 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (192,748 | ) |
Denmark | | | — | | | | (1,207,126 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,207,126 | ) |
Finland | | | — | | | | (328,786 | ) | | | — | | | | (328,786 | ) |
France | | | — | | | | (6,279,246 | ) | | | — | | | | (6,279,246 | ) |
Germany | | | — | | | | (8,305,847 | ) | | | — | | | | (8,305,847 | ) |
Ireland | | | — | | | | (1,666,236 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,666,236 | ) |
Israel | | | (2,055,044 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,055,044 | ) |
Italy | | | — | | | | (6,271,109 | ) | | | — | | | | (6,271,109 | ) |
Japan | | | — | | | | (19,133,753 | ) | | | — | | | | (19,133,753 | ) |
Netherlands | | | — | | | | (6,381,741 | ) | | | — | | | | (6,381,741 | ) |
New Zealand | | | — | | | | (1,723,169 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,723,169 | ) |
Peru | | | (1,555,019 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,555,019 | ) |
Portugal | | | — | | | | (47,211 | ) | | | — | | | | (47,211 | ) |
Singapore | | | (1,341,185 | ) | | | (1,263,105 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,604,290 | ) |
Spain | | | — | | | | (3,594,854 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,594,854 | ) |
Sweden | | | — | | | | (2,955,331 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,955,331 | ) |
Switzerland | | | — | | | | (1,136,304 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,136,304 | ) |
United Kingdom | | | — | | | | (12,769,747 | ) | | | — | | | | (12,769,747 | ) |
United States | | | (105,226,265 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (105,226,265 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | (122,932,091 | ) | | | (81,989,105 | ) | | | — | | | | (204,921,196 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Germany | | | — | | | | (1,885,912 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,885,912 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | — | | | | (1,885,912 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,885,912 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swap Contacts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Risk | | | — | | | | (210,769 | ) | | | — | | | | (210,769 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (122,932,091 | ) | | $ | (84,085,786 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (207,017,877 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Global Asset Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | $ | 354,833,209 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 354,833,209 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 83,866 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 83,866 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 354,917,075 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 354,917,075 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 354,917,075 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 354,917,075 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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February 29, 2024
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Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | $ | 70,637,492 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 70,637,492 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 42,798 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 42,798 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 70,680,290 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 70,680,290 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 70,680,290 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 70,680,290 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Global Equity Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | $ | 734,649,801 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 734,649,801 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 715,646 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 715,646 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 735,365,447 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 735,365,447 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 735,365,447 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 735,365,447 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consolidated Implementation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Argentina | | $ | 1,448,310 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,448,310 | |
Australia | | | — | | | | 47,010,620 | | | | — | | | | 47,010,620 | |
Austria | | | — | | | | 12,352,635 | | | | — | | | | 12,352,635 | |
Belgium | | | — | | | | 30,921,793 | | | | — | | | | 30,921,793 | |
Brazil | | | 8,703,190 | | | | 24,168,177 | | | | — | | | | 32,871,367 | |
Canada | | | 118,036,854 | | | | 484,740 | | | | 1,449,566 | | | | 119,971,160 | |
Chile | | | 114,891 | | | | 1,730,169 | | | | — | | | | 1,845,060 | |
China | | | 5,923,311 | | | | 76,870,377 | | | | — | | | | 82,793,688 | |
Colombia | | | 212,778 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 212,778 | |
Czech Republic | | | — | | | | 1,116,339 | | | | — | | | | 1,116,339 | |
Denmark | | | — | | | | 22,289,051 | | | | — | | | | 22,289,051 | |
Egypt | | | — | | | | 2,153,412 | | | | — | | | | 2,153,412 | |
Finland | | | — | | | | 15,468,450 | | | | — | | | | 15,468,450 | |
France | | | 6,213,033 | | | | 105,044,590 | | | | — | | | | 111,257,623 | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 33,814,649 | | | | — | | | | 33,814,649 | |
Greece | | | — | | | | 2,908,305 | | | | — | | | | 2,908,305 | |
Hong Kong | | | — | | | | 26,112,320 | | | | — | | | | 26,112,320 | |
Hungary | | | — | | | | 11,086,338 | | | | — | | | | 11,086,338 | |
India | | | 6,022,245 | | | | 89,322,044 | | | | — | | | | 95,344,289 | |
Indonesia | | | — | | | | 18,393,743 | | | | — | | | | 18,393,743 | |
Ireland | | | 5,207,601 | | | | 2,485,214 | | | | — | | | | 7,692,815 | |
Israel | | | 6,996,143 | | | | 1,331,090 | | | | — | | | | 8,327,233 | |
Italy | | | 1,438,131 | | | | 55,827,509 | | | | — | | | | 57,265,640 | |
Japan | | | 6,172,053 | | | | 463,166,196 | | | | — | | | | 469,338,249 | |
Jersey | | | 2,660,443 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,660,443 | |
Kuwait | | | — | | | | 123,992 | | | | — | | | | 123,992 | |
Malaysia | | | — | | | | 3,627,958 | | | | — | | | | 3,627,958 | |
Mexico | | | 29,123,330 | | | | — | | | | 0§ | | | | 29,123,330 | |
Netherlands | | | 5,188,580 | | | | 63,729,499 | | | | 178 | | | | 68,918,257 | |
New Zealand | | | — | | | | 898,725 | | | | — | | | | 898,725 | |
Norway | | | — | | | | 22,946,736 | | | | — | | | | 22,946,736 | |
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February 29, 2024
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Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Consolidated Implementation Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pakistan | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,754,845 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,754,845 | |
Philippines | | | — | | | | 251,761 | | | | — | | | | 251,761 | |
Poland | | | — | | | | 17,674,328 | | | | — | | | | 17,674,328 | |
Portugal | | | — | | | | 6,742,402 | | | | — | | | | 6,742,402 | |
Qatar | | | — | | | | 1,256,838 | | | | — | | | | 1,256,838 | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,104,794 | | | | 1,104,794 | |
Saudi Arabia | | | — | | | | 4,604,515 | | | | — | | | | 4,604,515 | |
Singapore | | | — | | | | 15,929,270 | | | | — | | | | 15,929,270 | |
South Africa | | | 700,664 | | | | 35,962,935 | | | | — | | | | 36,663,599 | |
South Korea | | | 7,596,772 | | | | 72,016,987 | | | | — | | | | 79,613,759 | |
Spain | | | — | | | | 62,540,429 | | | | — | | | | 62,540,429 | |
Sweden | | | — | | | | 27,697,215 | | | | — | | | | 27,697,215 | |
Switzerland | | | 6,725,071 | | | | 32,933,207 | | | | — | | | | 39,658,278 | |
Taiwan | | | 21,468,892 | | | | 92,187,837 | | | | — | | | | 113,656,729 | |
Thailand | | | — | | | | 20,581,900 | | | | — | | | | 20,581,900 | |
Turkey | | | — | | | | 18,391,580 | | | | — | | | | 18,391,580 | |
Ukraine | | | — | | | | 118,869 | | | | — | | | | 118,869 | |
United Arab Emirates | | | — | | | | 2,302,422 | | | | — | | | | 2,302,422 | |
United Kingdom | | | 31,649,245 | | | | 120,876,785 | | | | 791 | | | | 152,526,821 | |
United States | | | 753,125,792 | | | | — | | | | 323,144 | | | | 753,448,936 | |
Vietnam | | | — | | | | 6,716,662 | | | | — | | | | 6,716,662 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | 1,024,727,329 | | | | 1,675,925,458 | | | | 2,878,473 | | | | 2,703,531,260 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | | 10,741,422 | | | | 24,604,401 | | | | — | | | | 35,345,823 | |
Chile | | | 2,973,256 | | | | 9,987 | | | | — | | | | 2,983,243 | |
Colombia | | | 1,668,276 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,668,276 | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 15,244,064 | | | | — | | | | 15,244,064 | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | 154,483 | | | | 154,483 | |
South Korea | | | — | | | | 11,569,239 | | | | — | | | | 11,569,239 | |
United States | | | — | | | | — | | | | 450,870 | | | | 450,870 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | 15,382,954 | | | | 51,427,691 | | | | 605,353 | | | | 67,415,998 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rights/Warrants | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Canada | | | — | | | | — | | | | 222 | | | | 222 | |
Sweden | | | — | | | | 1,304 | | | | — | | | | 1,304 | |
United States | | | — | | | | — | | | | 963,667 | | | | 963,667 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL RIGHTS/WARRANTS | | | — | | | | 1,304 | | | | 963,889 | | | | 965,193 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,384,245 | | | | 10,384,245 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT FUNDS | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,384,245 | | | | 10,384,245 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt Obligations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Netherlands | | | — | | | | — | | | | 64 | | | | 64 | |
United States | | | 670,234,737 | | | | 358,656,510 | | | | — | | | | 1,028,891,247 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS | | | 670,234,737 | | | | 358,656,510 | | | | 64 | | | | 1,028,891,311 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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February 29, 2024
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Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Consolidated Implementation Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | $ | 3,301,486 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,301,486 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS | | | 3,301,486 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,301,486 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4,597,444 | | | | 76,138,440 | | | | — | | | | 80,735,884 | |
Purchased Options | | | 2,275 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,275 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 1,718,246,225 | | | | 2,162,149,403 | | | | 14,832,024 | | | | 3,895,227,652 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign Currency Risk | | | — | | | | 5,504,684 | | | | — | | | | 5,504,684 | |
Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Risk | | | 1,834,356 | | | | 1,749,124 | | | | — | | | | 3,583,480 | |
Interest Rate Risk | | | 260,892 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 260,892 | |
Physical Commodity Contract Risk | | | 2,585,584 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,585,584 | |
Swap Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Risk | | | — | | | | 793,048 | | | | — | | | | 793,048 | |
Interest Rate Risk | | | — | | | | 4,037,602 | | | | — | | | | 4,037,602 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 1,722,927,057 | | | $ | 2,174,233,861 | | | $ | 14,832,024 | | | $ | 3,911,992,942 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | — | | | $ | (18,771,554 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (18,771,554 | ) |
Austria | | | — | | | | (3,314,371 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,314,371 | ) |
Belgium | | | — | | | | (6,992,273 | ) | | | — | | | | (6,992,273 | ) |
Canada | | | (42,413,166 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (42,413,166 | ) |
China | | | (612,383 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (612,383 | ) |
Denmark | | | — | | | | (3,889,694 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,889,694 | ) |
Finland | | | — | | | | (1,422,615 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,422,615 | ) |
France | | | — | | | | (21,962,722 | ) | | | — | | | | (21,962,722 | ) |
Germany | | | — | | | | (27,019,068 | ) | | | — | | | | (27,019,068 | ) |
Ireland | | | — | | | | (13,438,879 | ) | | | — | | | | (13,438,879 | ) |
Israel | | | (6,466,340 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6,466,340 | ) |
Italy | | | — | | | | (21,422,347 | ) | | | — | | | | (21,422,347 | ) |
Japan | | | — | | | | (61,839,259 | ) | | | — | | | | (61,839,259 | ) |
Netherlands | | | — | | | | (20,766,806 | ) | | | — | | | | (20,766,806 | ) |
New Zealand | | | — | | | | (6,384,683 | ) | | | — | | | | (6,384,683 | ) |
Peru | | | (5,342,501 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5,342,501 | ) |
Singapore | | | (4,553,682 | ) | | | (3,774,453 | ) | | | — | | | | (8,328,135 | ) |
Spain | | | — | | | | (11,883,705 | ) | | | — | | | | (11,883,705 | ) |
Sweden | | | — | | | | (9,507,672 | ) | | | — | | | | (9,507,672 | ) |
Switzerland | | | — | | | | (3,079,820 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,079,820 | ) |
United Kingdom | | | (7,485,277 | ) | | | (42,842,563 | ) | | | — | | | | (50,327,840 | ) |
United States | | | (393,169,565 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (393,169,565 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | (460,042,914 | ) | | | (278,312,484 | ) | | | — | | | | (738,355,398 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Germany | | | — | | | | (6,148,999 | ) | | | — | | | | (6,148,999 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | — | | | | (6,148,999 | ) | | | — | | | | (6,148,999 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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February 29, 2024
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Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Consolidated Implementation Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Valuation Inputs (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign Currency Risk | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,045,356 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,045,356 | ) |
Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Risk | | | (252,042 | ) | | | (2,563,618 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,815,660 | ) |
Interest Rate Risk | | | (26,822 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (26,822 | ) |
Physical Commodity Contract Risk | | | (6,796,411 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6,796,411 | ) |
Written Options | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Risk | | | (144,900 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (144,900 | ) |
Swap Contacts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Risk | | | — | | | | (877,172 | ) | | | — | | | | (877,172 | ) |
Interest Rate Risk | | | — | | | | (3,181,095 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,181,095 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (467,263,089 | ) | | $ | (294,128,724 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (761,391,813 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | $ | 265,423,096 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 265,423,096 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 116,212 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 116,212 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 265,539,308 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 265,539,308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 265,539,308 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 265,539,308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
International Equity Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | $ | 305,366,217 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 305,366,217 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 201,400 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 201,400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 305,567,617 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 305,567,617 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 305,567,617 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 305,567,617 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | — | | | $ | 921,020 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 921,020 | |
Belgium | | | — | | | | 691,464 | | | | — | | | | 691,464 | |
Brazil | | | — | | | | 14,918 | | | | — | | | | 14,918 | |
Canada | | | 2,085,680 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,085,680 | |
China | | | — | | | | 735,047 | | | | — | | | | 735,047 | |
Denmark | | | — | | | | 935,251 | | | | — | | | | 935,251 | |
Finland | | | — | | | | 491,186 | | | | — | | | | 491,186 | |
France | | | 70,072 | | | | 1,590,767 | | | | — | | | | 1,660,839 | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 641,883 | | | | — | | | | 641,883 | |
Hong Kong | | | — | | | | 173,739 | | | | — | | | | 173,739 | |
India | | | — | | | | 747,717 | | | | — | | | | 747,717 | |
Ireland | | | 284,657 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 284,657 | |
Israel | | | 359,489 | | | | 73,246 | | | | — | | | | 432,735 | |
Italy | | | — | | | | 603,951 | | | | — | | | | 603,951 | |
Japan | | | — | | | | 3,843,726 | | | | — | | | | 3,843,726 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
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Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mexico | | $ | 519,972 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 519,972 | |
Netherlands | | | 278,311 | | | | 1,252,527 | | | | — | | | | 1,530,838 | |
New Zealand | | | — | | | | 44,854 | | | | — | | | | 44,854 | |
Norway | | | — | | | | 235,473 | | | | — | | | | 235,473 | |
Poland | | | — | | | | 248,238 | | | | — | | | | 248,238 | |
Portugal | | | — | | | | 18,638 | | | | — | | | | 18,638 | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,823 | | | | 2,823 | |
South Africa | | | — | | | | 85,731 | | | | — | | | | 85,731 | |
South Korea | | | 193,992 | | | | 1,035,678 | | | | — | | | | 1,229,670 | |
Spain | | | — | | | | 1,115,935 | | | | — | | | | 1,115,935 | |
Sweden | | | — | | | | 638,934 | | | | — | | | | 638,934 | |
Switzerland | | | — | | | | 526,702 | | | | — | | | | 526,702 | |
Thailand | | | — | | | | 346,362 | | | | — | | | | 346,362 | |
Turkey | | | — | | | | 207,555 | | | | — | | | | 207,555 | |
United Kingdom | | | 523,057 | | | | 1,937,875 | | | | — | | | | 2,460,932 | |
United States | | | 22,388,305 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 22,388,305 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | 26,703,535 | | | | 19,158,417 | | | | 2,823 | | | | 45,864,775 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | | 56,627 | | | | 106,561 | | | | — | | | | 163,188 | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 695,938 | | | | — | | | | 695,938 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | 56,627 | | | | 802,499 | | | | — | | | | 859,126 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt Obligations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 4,001,495 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,001,495 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL DEBT OBLIGATIONS | | | 4,001,495 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,001,495 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 177,094,355 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 177,094,355 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS | | | 177,094,355 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 177,094,355 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 419,743 | | | | 25,999,239 | | | | — | | | | 26,418,982 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 208,275,755 | | | | 45,960,155 | | | | 2,823 | | | | 254,238,733 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swap Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Risk | | | — | | | | 22,670 | | | | — | | | | 22,670 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 208,275,755 | | | $ | 45,982,825 | | | $ | 2,823 | | | $ | 254,261,403 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Valuation Inputs | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,033,155 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,033,155 | ) |
Austria | | | — | | | | (170,985 | ) | | | — | | | | (170,985 | ) |
Belgium | | | — | | | | (367,632 | ) | | | — | | | | (367,632 | ) |
Canada | | | (2,111,820 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,111,820 | ) |
China | | | (31,010 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (31,010 | ) |
Denmark | | | — | | | | (239,449 | ) | | | — | | | | (239,449 | ) |
Finland | | | — | | | | (66,116 | ) | | | — | | | | (66,116 | ) |
France | | | — | | | | (1,110,576 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,110,576 | ) |
Germany | | | — | | | | (1,427,986 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,427,986 | ) |
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February 29, 2024
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Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Valuation Inputs (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ireland | | $ | — | | | $ | (292,539 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (292,539 | ) |
Israel | | | (394,260 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (394,260 | ) |
Italy | | | (17,840 | ) | | | (1,088,482 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,106,322 | ) |
Japan | | | — | | | | (3,370,002 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,370,002 | ) |
Netherlands | | | — | | | | (1,112,123 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,112,123 | ) |
New Zealand | | | — | | | | (302,484 | ) | | | — | | | | (302,484 | ) |
Peru | | | (283,010 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (283,010 | ) |
Singapore | | | (218,403 | ) | | | (152,617 | ) | | | — | | | | (371,020 | ) |
Spain | | | — | | | | (624,765 | ) | | | — | | | | (624,765 | ) |
Sweden | | | — | | | | (523,175 | ) | | | — | | | | (523,175 | ) |
Switzerland | | | — | | | | (184,064 | ) | | | — | | | | (184,064 | ) |
United Kingdom | �� | | — | | | | (2,268,119 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,268,119 | ) |
United States | | | (18,428,693 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (18,428,693 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | (21,485,036 | ) | | | (14,334,269 | ) | | | — | | | | (35,819,305 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Germany | | | — | | | | (364,403 | ) | | | — | | | | (364,403 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | — | | | | (364,403 | ) | | | — | | | | (364,403 | ) |
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Derivatives^ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swap Contacts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Risk | | | — | | | | (32,149 | ) | | | — | | | | (32,149 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (21,485,036 | ) | | $ | (14,730,821 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (36,215,857 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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The risks referenced in the tables above are not intended to be inclusive of all risks. Please see the “Investment and other risks” and “Derivative financial instruments” sections below for a further discussion of risks.
| § | Represents the interest in securities that were determined to have a value of zero at February 29, 2024. |
| ^ | In the tables above derivatives are based on market values, rather than the notional amounts of derivatives, except for forward currency contracts which are based on unrealized appreciation/(depreciation). Excludes purchased options, if any, which are included in investments. |
The underlying funds held at year end are classified above as Level 1. Certain underlying funds invest in securities and/or derivatives which may have been fair valued using methods determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Trustees or which may have been valued using significant unobservable inputs. For a summary of the levels assigned to the underlying funds’ direct securities and derivatives, if any, please refer to the underlying funds’ Notes to Financial Statements which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or on GMO’s website at www.gmo.com.
As of February 29, 2024, Alternative Allocation Fund’s Level 3 holdings include investments valued using unadjusted prices supplied by a third-party pricing source (e.g., broker quotes, vendors).
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The following is a reconciliation of securities and derivatives, if any, for Funds in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:
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| | Balances as of February 28, 2023 | | | Purchases/ Closing of Options | | | Sales/ Writing of Options | | | Accrued Discounts/ Premiums | | | Total Realized Gain/ (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Transfer into Level 3 | | | Transfer out of Level 3 | | | Balances as of February 29, 2024 | | | Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) from Investments Still Held as of February 29, 2024 | |
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Canada | | $ | — | | | $ | 250,284 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 102,228 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 352,512 | | | $ | 102,228 | |
China | | | 419,007 | | | | 79,447 | | | | (199,477 | ) | | | — | | | | (860,362 | ) | | | 561,385 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0 | § | | | — | |
United States | | | 15,395 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (15,395 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0 | § | | | — | |
Rights/Warrants | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 384,887 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 29,272 | | | | 11,546 | ‡ | | | — | | | | 425,705 | | | | 40,818 | |
Investment Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 2,331,920 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 20,016 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,351,936 | | | | 20,016 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | $ | 3,151,209 | | | $ | 329,731 | | | $ | (199,477 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (860,362 | ) | | $ | 697,506 | | | $ | 11,546 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,130,153 | | | $ | 163,062 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Written Options | | | (69,960 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 69,960 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 3,081,249 | | | $ | 329,731 | | | $ | (199,477 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (790,402 | ) | | $ | 697,506 | | | $ | 11,546 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,130,153 | | | $ | 163,062 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
§ | Represents the interest in securities that were determined to have a value of zero at February 29, 2024. |
‡ | Financial assets transferred between levels were due to a change in observable and/or unobservable inputs. |
The following table summarizes the quantitative inputs used in the valuation of investments classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy for the year ended February 29, 2024.
Quantitative information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements*
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Investment Type | | Total Fair Value ($) | | | Valuation Methodology | | | Unobservable Inputs | | Range (Weighted Average) | |
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock | | | — | | | | Fair Value | | | Discount for lack of liquidity/marketability | | | $0 (N/A) | |
* | The table does not include Level 3 securities or derivatives that are valued by pricing vendors or brokers. As of February 29, 2024, the value of these securities and/or derivatives for Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund was $3,130,153. The inputs for these investments are not readily available or cannot be reasonably estimated. |
Cash
Cash and foreign currency, if any, in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities consist of cash balances held with the custodian.
Due to/from broker
Due to/from broker in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities includes collateral on swap contracts, futures contracts, option contracts and forward currency contracts, if any, and may include marked-to-market amounts related to foreign currency or cash owed.
Foreign currency translation
The market values of foreign securities, currency holdings and related assets and liabilities are typically translated into U.S. dollars at the close of regular trading on the NYSE, generally at 4:00 pm Eastern time. Income and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are typically translated into U.S. dollars at the close of regular trading on the NYSE. Fluctuations in the value of currency holdings and other assets and liabilities resulting from changes in exchange rates are recorded as unrealized foreign currency gains or losses.
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Realized gains or losses and unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investment securities and income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions. The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are not separated in the Statements of Operations from the effects of changes in market prices of those securities, but are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investment securities.
Loan assignments and participations
Certain Funds may invest in direct debt instruments, which are interests in amounts owed to lenders or lending syndicates, to suppliers of goods or services, or to other parties by corporate, governmental or other borrower. Such “loans” may include bank loans, promissory notes, and loan participations, or in the case of suppliers of goods or services, trade claims or other receivables. A loan is often administered by a bank or other financial institution that acts as agent for all holders. The agent administers the terms of the loan, as specified in the loan agreement. Unless, under the terms of the loan or other indebtedness a Fund has direct recourse against the borrower, it may have to rely on the agent to enforce its rights against the borrower. When investing in a loan participation, (i) a Fund has the right to receive payments of principal, interest and any fees to which it is entitled only from the party from whom the Fund has purchased the participation and only upon receipt by that party of payments from the borrower and (ii) a Fund generally has no right to enforce compliance by the borrower with the terms of the loan agreement or to vote on matters arising under the loan agreement. Thus, a Fund may be subject to credit risk both of the party from whom it purchased the loan participation and the borrower and that Fund may have minimal control over the terms of any loan modification. Loan assignments and participations outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
Rights and warrants
The Funds may purchase or otherwise receive warrants or rights. Warrants and rights generally give the holder the right to receive, upon exercise, a security of the issuer at a set price. Funds typically use warrants and rights in a manner similar to their use of purchased options on securities. Risks associated with the use of warrants and rights are generally similar to risks associated with the use of purchased options. However, warrants and rights often do not have standardized terms, and may have longer maturities and may be less liquid than exchange-traded options. In addition, the terms of warrants or rights may limit a Fund’s ability to exercise the warrants or rights at such times and in such quantities as the Fund would otherwise wish. Rights and/or warrants outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
Repurchase agreements
The Funds may enter into repurchase agreements with banks and brokers. Under a repurchase agreement a Fund acquires a security for a relatively short period for cash and obtains a simultaneous commitment from the seller to repurchase the security at an agreed upon price and date. The Fund, through its custodian, takes possession of securities it acquired under the repurchase agreement. The value of the securities acquired may be less than the amount owed to the Fund by the seller. If the seller in a repurchase agreement transaction defaults or enters into insolvency proceedings and the value of the securities subject to the repurchase agreement is insufficient, the Fund’s recovery of cash from the seller may be delayed and, even if the Fund is able to dispose of the securities, the Fund may incur a loss equal to the difference between the cash it paid and the value of the securities. Repurchase agreements outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
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Fund Name | | Counterparty | | Value ($) | | Value (with associated collateral) ($) | | Weighted Average Maturity (days) |
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund | | Daiwa Capital Markets America, Inc. | | 41,035,173 | | | | 41,736,953 | | | | | 1.0 | |
Benchmark-Free Fund | | Nomura Securities International, Inc. | | 50,999,652 | | | | 51,894,759 | | | | | 1.0 | |
Consolidated Implementation Fund | | Daiwa Capital Markets America, Inc. | | 75,066,530 | | | | 76,350,313 | | | | | 1.0 | |
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund | | Nomura Securities International, Inc. | | 25,999,239 | | | | 26,455,558 | | | | | 1.0 | |
Reverse repurchase agreements
The Funds may enter into reverse repurchase agreements with banks and brokers to enhance return. Under a reverse repurchase agreement a Fund sells portfolio assets subject to an agreement by that Fund to repurchase the same assets at an agreed upon price and date. A Fund can use the proceeds received from entering into a reverse repurchase agreement to make additional investments, which generally causes the Fund’s portfolio to behave as if it were leveraged. If the buyer in a reverse repurchase agreement files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, the Fund may be unable to recover the securities it sold and as a result may realize a loss on the transaction if the securities it sold are worth more than the purchase price it originally received from the buyer. Reverse repurchase agreements outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
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Inflation-indexed bonds
Certain Funds may invest in inflation-indexed bonds. Inflation-indexed bonds are fixed income securities whose principal value is adjusted periodically according to the rate of inflation/deflation. Two structures are common. The U.S. Treasury and some other issuers use a structure that accrues inflation/deflation into the principal value of the bond. Many other issuers adjust the coupon accruals for inflation related changes.
The market price of inflation-indexed bonds normally changes when real interest rates change. Real interest rates, in turn, are tied to the relationship between nominal interest rates (i.e. stated interest rates) and the rate of inflation. Therefore, if the rate of inflation rises at a faster rate than nominal interest rates, real interest rates (i.e. nominal interest rate minus inflation) might decline, leading to an increase in value of inflation-indexed bonds. In contrast, if nominal interest rates increase at a faster rate than inflation, real interest rates might rise, leading to a decrease in value of inflation-indexed bonds. Coupon payments received by a Fund from inflation-indexed bonds are generally included in the Fund’s gross income for the period in which they accrue. In addition, any increase/decrease in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond is generally included in the Fund’s gross income even though principal is not paid until maturity. Inflation-indexed bonds outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
Securities lending
The Funds may make secured loans of their portfolio securities amounting to not more than one-third of their total assets. Securities loans are required to be collateralized by cash or securities in an amount equal to the securities loaned (marked to market daily). Daily market fluctuations could cause the value of loaned securities to be more or less than the value of the collateral received. When this occurs, the collateral is adjusted and settled on the following business day. Funds participating in securities lending receive compensation for lending their securities and/or net investment income earned on the investment of cash collateral, net of fee rebates paid to the borrower and fees paid to the lending agent. Cash collateral received is generally invested in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund. State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”) serves as the Funds’ lending agent.
A Fund that lends its portfolio securities bears the risk of delay in the recovery of loaned securities, including possible impairment of the Fund’s ability to vote the securities, the inability to invest proceeds from the sales of such securities and of loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower fail financially. A Fund also bears the risk that the value of investments made with collateral may decline and bears the risk of total loss with respect to the investment of collateral.
At February 29, 2024, securities on loan at value and collateral from securities on loan are listed below:
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Fund Name | | Value of securities on loan ($) | | Cash collateral ($) | | Non-cash collateral ($)* | | Total collateral ($) |
Benchmark-Free Fund | | | | 2,138,929 | | | | | 1,383,252 | | | | | 857,528 | | | | | 2,240,780 | |
Consolidated Implementation Fund | | | | 8,331,870 | | | | | 3,466,561 | | | | | 14,439,724 | | | | | 17,906,285 | |
* | Non-cash collateral is comprised of U.S. Treasuries and Agencies. The Fund cannot repledge non-cash collateral; therefore, they are excluded from the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
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In addition, some Funds may loan their portfolio securities through an “enhanced custody” program offered by the Funds’ custodian to facilitate the borrowing of securities for the Funds’ short sales. Under the program, a Fund borrows securities from the custodian and sells short those borrowed securities. The Fund may utilize various ways of collateralizing its obligation to return the borrowed securities, including by pledging securities held in the Fund’s custodial account to the custodian or by lending securities held in the Fund’s custodial account to the custodian. For its participation in the enhanced custody program, the Fund will pay the custodian a securities borrow fee and a financing charge. The following table provides the value of securities on loan under this program as of February 29, 2024:
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Fund Name | | Value of securities on loan as part of enhanced custody ($) |
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund | | | | 32,481,191 | |
Benchmark-Free Fund | | | | 87,279,289 | |
Consolidated Implementation Fund | | | | 327,211,267 | |
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund | | | | 11,007,531 | |
Information regarding the value of the securities loaned and the value of cash collateral at year end is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Short sales
Certain Funds may enter into short sales transactions. A short sale is a transaction in which a Fund sells securities it may not own in anticipation of a decline in the fair market value of the securities. Securities sold in short sale transactions and the dividend and/or interest payable on such securities, if any, are reflected as a liability in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. A Fund is obligated to deliver securities at the trade price at the time the short position is closed. Possible losses from short sales may be unlimited, whereas losses from purchases cannot exceed the total amount invested. Some Funds may also loan their portfolio securities through an enhanced custody program offered by the Funds’ custodian to facilitate the borrowing of securities for the Funds’ short sales (see Securities lending above). Short sales outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
Municipal obligations
Municipal obligations are issued by or on behalf of states, territories and possessions of the United States and their political subdivisions, agencies and instrumentalities and the District of Columbia to obtain funds for various public purposes. Municipal notes are generally used to provide for short-term capital needs, such as to finance working capital needs of municipalities or to provide various interim or construction financing, and generally have maturities of one year or less. Municipal bonds, which meet longer-term capital needs and generally have maturities of more than one year when issued, have two principal classifications: “general obligation” bonds and “revenue” bonds. Issuers of general obligation bonds include states, counties, cities, towns and regional districts. The basic security behind general obligation bonds is the issuer’s pledge of its full faith, credit, and taxing power for the payment of principal and interest. Revenue bonds have been issued to fund a wide variety of capital projects. The principal security for a revenue bond is generally the net revenues derived from a particular facility or group of facilities or, in some cases, from the proceeds of a special excise or other specific revenue source. Although the principal security behind these bonds varies widely, many provide additional security in the form of a debt service reserve fund whose monies also may be used to make principal and interest payments on the issuer’s obligations. Municipal obligations at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
Trade claims
Certain Funds may purchase trade claims against companies, including companies in bankruptcy or reorganization proceedings. Trade claims generally include claims of suppliers for goods delivered and not paid, claims for unpaid services rendered, claims for contract rejection damages and claims related to litigation. Trade claims are illiquid instruments which generally do not pay interest and there can be no guarantee that the debtor will ever be able to satisfy the obligation on the trade claim. Such claims are typically unsecured and may be subordinated to other unsecured obligations of a debtor, and generally are subject to defenses of the debtor with respect to the underlying transaction giving rise to the trade claim. Trade claims outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
Taxes and distributions
Each Fund has elected to be treated or intends to elect to be treated and intends to qualify each tax year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Each Fund intends to distribute its net investment income, if any, and its net realized short-term and long-term capital gains, if any, after giving effect to any available capital loss carryforwards for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Therefore, each Fund makes no provision for U.S. federal income or excise taxes.
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GMO Alternative Allocation SPC Ltd. and GMO Implementation SPC Ltd. are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Alternative Allocation Fund and Implementation Fund, respectively, and each has elected to be treated as a (non-U.S.) corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
The policy of each Fund is to declare and pay dividends of its net investment income, if any, at least annually, although the Funds are permitted to, and will from time to time, declare and pay dividends of net investment income, if any, more frequently. Each Fund also intends to distribute net realized short-term and long-term capital gains, if any, at least annually. In addition, each Fund may, from time to time at its discretion, make unscheduled distributions in advance of large redemptions by shareholders or as otherwise deemed appropriate by a Fund. Typically, all distributions are reinvested in additional shares of each Fund, at net asset value, unless GMO or its agents receive and process a shareholder election to receive cash distributions. Distributions to shareholders are recorded by each Fund on the ex-dividend date.
Taxes on foreign interest and dividend income are generally withheld in accordance with the applicable country’s tax treaty with the United States. The foreign withholding rates applicable to a Fund’s investments in certain jurisdictions may be higher if a significant portion of the Fund is held by non-U.S. shareholders and/or if certain investments are made by a Fund’s wholly-owned subsidiary. Certain Funds have previously filed for and/or may file for additional tax refunds with respect to certain taxes withheld by certain countries. Generally, the amount of such refunds that a Fund reasonably determines are collectible and free from significant contingencies are reflected in a Fund’s net asset value and are reflected as Dividends from unaffiliated issuers in the Statements of Operations. In certain circumstances, a Fund’s receipt of such refunds may cause the Fund and/or its shareholders to be liable for U.S. federal income taxes, interest charges and related fees.
As a result of court cases involving several countries across the European Union, certain Funds and/or underlying funds have filed tax reclaims in addition to treaty-based claims, in respect of previously withheld taxes on dividends earned (“EU tax reclaims”). These filings are subject to various administrative proceedings by each local jurisdiction’s tax authority, as well as judicial proceedings. EU tax reclaim and associated interest entitlements that have been recognized, if any, are reflected as Other income in the Statements of Operations. As a result of its entitlements to EU tax reclaims and related interest amounts, a Fund may incur contingent legal fees. Such fees are presented within Legal fees in the Statements of Operations. Related receivables, if any, are reflected as EU tax reclaims receivable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Receivables resulting from EU tax reclaims pursued by liquidated underlying funds, if any, are reflected as Receivable from liquidated underlying funds in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Generally, unless GMO believes that recovery amounts are collectible and free from significant contingencies, recoveries will not be reflected in a Fund’s net asset value. EU tax reclaims and related interest entitlements recognized by a Fund, if any, reduce the amount of foreign taxes, if any, that a Fund may elect to pass-through to its shareholders from a U.S. federal tax perspective. In certain circumstances and to the extent that EU tax reclaims recognized by a Fund were previously passed-through as foreign tax credits to its U.S. taxable shareholders, a Fund may enter into a closing agreement with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Doing so will enable a Fund to quantify and remit its tax liability related to any recoveries (on behalf of its shareholders).
Each Fund may be subject to taxation on realized capital gains, repatriation proceeds and other transaction-based charges imposed by certain countries in which it invests. Transaction-based charges are generally calculated as a percentage of the transaction amount. Taxes related to capital gains realized during the year ended February 29, 2024, if any, are reflected as part of Net realized gain (loss) in the Statements of Operations. Changes in tax liabilities related to capital gain taxes on unrealized investment gains, if any, are reflected as part of Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the Statements of Operations.
Foreign taxes paid by each Fund may be treated, to the extent permissible by the Code (and other applicable U.S. federal tax guidance) and if that Fund so elects, as if paid by U.S. shareholders of that Fund.
Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share. Temporary differences that arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense, gain or loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes will likely reverse at some time in the future.
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Differences in distributable earnings on a U.S. GAAP and tax accounting basis primarily relate to the following:
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Differences related to: | | Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund | | Benchmark- Free Allocation Fund | | Benchmark- Free Fund | | Global Asset Allocation Fund | | Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | Global Equity Allocation Fund | | Consolidated Implementation Fund | | International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | International Equity Allocation Fund | | Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund |
Capital loss carryforwards | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Constructive sale gains | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | X | | | | | | |
Controlled foreign corporation transactions | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | X | | | | | | |
Defaulted bonds | | | | | | X | | | | | | | | X | | | | | | |
Derivative contract transactions | | X | | | | X | | | | | | | | X | | | | | | X |
Dividend income and withholding tax reclaim reserves | | | | | | X | | | | | | | | X | | | | | | X |
EU tax reclaims, associated interest entitlements and IRS closing agreement matters | | X | | | | | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign capital gains taxes | | | | | | X | | | | | | | | X | | | | | | |
Foreign currency transactions | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | X | | | | | | |
Interest, accretion, and amortization | | | | | | | | | | | | | | X | | | | | | |
Late year ordinary losses | | | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Losses on wash sale transactions | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Mutual fund distributions received | | | | | | | | X | | X | | X | | | | | | | | X |
Passive foreign investment company transactions | | X | | | | X | | | | | | | | X | | | | | | X |
Post-October capital losses | | X | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption in-kind transactions | | | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities sold short | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Straddle loss deferrals | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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The tax character of distributions declared by each Fund to shareholders is as follows:
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| | Tax year ended February 29, 2024 | | Tax year ended February 28, 2023 |
Fund Name | | Ordinary Income (including any net short-term capital gain) ($) | | Total Distributions ($) | | Ordinary Income (including any net short-term capital gain) ($) | | Net Long-Term Capital Gain ($) | | Total Distributions ($) |
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund | | | | 9,000,692 | | | | | 9,000,692 | | | | | — | | | | | 1,882,802 | | | | | 1,882,802 | |
Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | | | | 212,529,291 | | | | | 212,529,291 | | | | | 135,003,424 | | | | | — | | | | | 135,003,424 | |
Benchmark-Free Fund | | | | 60,571,398 | | | | | 60,571,398 | | | | | 68,892,922 | | | | | — | | | | | 68,892,922 | |
Global Asset Allocation Fund | | | | 19,185,306 | | | | | 19,185,306 | | | | | 12,529,455 | | | | | — | | | | | 12,529,455 | |
Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | | 4,118,075 | | | | | 4,118,075 | | | | | 2,450,037 | | | | | 2,981,732 | | | | | 5,431,769 | |
Global Equity Allocation Fund | | | | 38,742,959 | | | | | 38,742,959 | | | | | 54,826,953 | | | | | 43,939,821 | | | | | 98,766,774 | |
Consolidated Implementation Fund | | | | 206,158,943 | | | | | 206,158,943 | | | | | 132,069,652 | | | | | — | | | | | 132,069,652 | |
International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | | 16,193,489 | | | | | 16,193,489 | | | | | 8,665,535 | | | | | 522,076 | | | | | 9,187,611 | |
International Equity Allocation Fund | | | | 21,148,965 | | | | | 21,148,965 | | | | | 23,354,064 | | | | | — | | | | | 23,354,064 | |
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund | | | | 12,552,752 | | | | | 12,552,752 | | | | | 11,870,561 | | | | | 6,477,852 | | | | | 18,348,413 | |
Distributions in excess of a Fund’s tax basis earnings and profits, if significant, are reported in the Funds’ financial statements as a return of capital.
As of February 29, 2024, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis and certain tax attributes for the Funds consisted of the following:
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Fund Name | | Undistributed Ordinary Income (including any net short-term capital gain) ($) | | | Late-Year Ordinary Loss Deferral ($) | | | Capital Loss Carryforwards ($) | | | Post-October Capital Losses Deferral ($) | |
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund | | | 806,256 | | | | — | | | | (1,949,738 | ) | | | (876,165 | ) |
Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | | | 3,491,378 | | | | (3,490,582 | ) | | | (268,589,974 | ) | | | (14,129,260 | ) |
Benchmark-Free Fund | | | 17,473,343 | | | | — | | | | (242,469,665 | ) | | | — | |
Global Asset Allocation Fund | | | 231,659 | | | | — | | | | (210,853,790 | ) | | | — | |
Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | 384,509 | | | | (268 | ) | | | (70,316,952 | ) | | | — | |
Global Equity Allocation Fund | | | 553,621 | | | | (3,567 | ) | | | (122,593,839 | ) | | | — | |
Consolidated Implementation Fund | | | 51,994,176 | | | | — | | | | (694,865,887 | ) | | | — | |
International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | 94,883 | | | | (1,566 | ) | | | (152,916,477 | ) | | | — | |
International Equity Allocation Fund | | | 3,356,404 | | | | (540 | ) | | | (155,309,843 | ) | | | — | |
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund | | | 967,031 | | | | — | | | | (4,617,440 | ) | | | — | |
As of February 29, 2024, certain Funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized gains, if any, to the extent permitted by the Code. Net capital losses are carried forward without expiration and generally retain their short-term and/or long-term tax character, as applicable. Utilization of the capital loss carryforwards, post-October capital losses, late-year ordinary losses, and losses realized subsequent to February 29, 2024, if any, could be subject to further limitations imposed by the Code related to share ownership activity. The Funds’ capital loss carryforwards are as follows:
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Fund Name | | Short-Term ($) | | | Long-Term ($) | |
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund | | | — | | | | (1,949,738 | ) |
Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | | | (1,080,386 | ) | | | (267,509,588 | ) |
Benchmark-Free Fund | | | (51,753,071 | ) | | | (190,716,594 | ) |
Global Asset Allocation Fund | | | (1,559,108 | ) | | | (209,294,682 | ) |
Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | (97,078 | ) | | | (70,219,874 | ) |
Global Equity Allocation Fund | | | (1,286,239 | ) | | | (121,307,600 | ) |
Consolidated Implementation Fund | | | (336,641,328 | ) | | | (358,224,559 | ) |
International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | — | | | | (152,916,477 | ) |
International Equity Allocation Fund | | | (881,435 | ) | | | (154,428,408 | ) |
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund | | | — | | | | (4,617,440 | ) |
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As of February 29, 2024, the approximate total cost, aggregate investment-level gross/net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of total investments (including total securities sold short, if any), and the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of outstanding financial instruments for U.S. federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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| | Total Investments | | | Outstanding Financial Instruments | |
Fund Name | | Aggregate Cost ($) | | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation ($) | | | Gross Unrealized (Depreciation) ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) ($) | |
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund | | | 192,016,699 | | | | 17,247,118 | | | | (22,591,744 | ) | | | (5,344,626 | ) | | | (942,046 | ) |
Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | | | 3,537,164,221 | | | | 635,159 | | | | (117,715,134 | ) | | | (117,079,975 | ) | | | — | |
Benchmark-Free Fund | | | 1,177,502,690 | | | | 124,427,275 | | | | (210,795,303 | ) | | | (86,368,028 | ) | | | (4 | ) |
Global Asset Allocation Fund | | | 391,592,845 | | | | 8,120,862 | | | | (44,796,632 | ) | | | (36,675,770 | ) | | | — | |
Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | 68,138,980 | | | | 3,181,308 | | | | (639,998 | ) | | | 2,541,310 | | | | — | |
Global Equity Allocation Fund | | | 774,742,667 | | | | 30,871,932 | | | | (70,249,152 | ) | | | (39,377,220 | ) | | | — | |
Consolidated Implementation Fund | | | 3,476,542,676 | | | | 351,294,897 | | | | (677,114,318 | ) | | | (325,819,421 | ) | | | (240,109 | ) |
International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | 273,950,691 | | | | 10,083,827 | | | | (18,495,210 | ) | | | (8,411,383 | ) | | | — | |
International Equity Allocation Fund | | | 354,115,148 | | | | 5,014,437 | | | | (53,561,968 | ) | | | (48,547,531 | ) | | | — | |
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund | | | 215,669,813 | | | | 23,665,541 | | | | (21,280,329 | ) | | | 2,385,212 | | | | — | |
The Funds are subject to authoritative guidance related to the accounting and disclosure of uncertain tax positions under U.S. GAAP. A Fund may recognize an income tax liability related to an uncertain tax position under U.S. GAAP when the uncertain tax position has a less than 50% probability that it would be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities, based on technical merits. United States and non-U.S. tax rules (including the interpretation and application of tax laws) are subject to change. The Funds file tax returns and/or adopt certain tax positions in various jurisdictions. Non-U.S. taxes are provided for based on the Funds’ understanding of the prevailing tax rules of the non-U.S. markets in which they invest. Recently enacted tax rules, including interpretations of tax laws and tax legislation/initiatives currently under consideration in various jurisdictions, including the U.S., might affect the way the Funds and their investors are taxed prospectively and/or retroactively. Prior to the expiration of the relevant statutes of limitations, if any, the Funds are subject to examination by U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. jurisdictions with respect to the tax returns they have filed and the tax positions they have adopted. The Funds’ U.S. federal income tax returns are generally subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years after they are filed. State, local and/or non-U.S. tax returns and/or other filings may be subject to examination for different periods, depending upon the tax rules of each applicable jurisdiction. As of February 29, 2024, each Fund has determined that no tax liability is required to be accrued in its financial statements related to uncertain tax positions for any tax years which are subject to examination.
Security transactions and related investment income
Security transactions are accounted for in the financial statements on trade date. For purposes of daily net asset value calculations, the Funds’ policy is that security transactions are generally accounted for on the following business day. GMO may override that policy and a Fund may account for security transactions on trade date if it experiences significant purchases or redemptions or engages in significant portfolio transactions. Dividend income, net of applicable foreign withholding taxes, if any, is recorded on the ex-dividend date or, if later, when a Fund is informed of the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions from underlying funds, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and is adjusted for the amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Principal on inflation-indexed securities is adjusted for inflation/deflation and any increase or decrease is recorded as interest income or investment loss. Coupon income is not recognized on securities for which collection is not expected. Paydown gains and losses on mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities, if any, are recorded as components of interest income in the Statements of Operations. Non-cash dividends, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the asset received. In determining the net gain or loss on securities sold, the Funds use the identified cost basis.
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During the year ended February 29, 2024, the Funds did not recognize dividends or foreign withholding taxes on local Russian shares, if any, due to restrictions imposed by the Russian government on dividend payments received by foreign shareholders like the Funds. At this time, no assurance can be given regarding the future payment of outstanding dividends by Russian issuers, the time period during which such Russia’s restrictions will remain in place or on the future ability of foreign shareholders to claim or otherwise gain control over or access to dividends paid.
Expenses and class allocations
Most of the expenses of the Trust are directly attributable to an individual Fund. Generally, common expenses are allocated among the Funds based on, among other things, the nature and type of expense and the relative size of the Funds. Investment income, common expenses, purchase premiums and redemption fees, if any, and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated among the classes of shares of the Funds, if applicable, based on the relative net assets of each class. Shareholder service fees and supplemental support fees, if any, which are directly attributable to a class of shares, are charged to that class’s operations. In addition, the Funds may incur fees and expenses indirectly as a shareholder in the underlying funds. Because the underlying funds have different expense and fee levels and the Funds may own different proportions of the underlying funds at different times, the amount of fees and expenses indirectly incurred by a Fund will vary (see Note 5).
Custodian, Fund Accounting Agent and Transfer Agent
State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street”) serves as the Funds’ custodian, fund accounting agent and transfer agent. Cash balances maintained at the custodian and transfer agent are held in a Demand Deposit Account and interest income earned, if any, is shown as interest income in the Statements of Operations.
Purchases and redemptions of Fund shares
Purchase premiums and redemption fees (if applicable) are paid to and retained by a Fund to help offset estimated portfolio transaction costs and other related costs (e.g., bid to ask spreads, stamp duties, and transfer fees) incurred by the Fund (directly or indirectly through investments in underlying funds or a wholly-owned subsidiary) as a result of an investor’s purchase or redemption by allocating estimated transaction costs to the purchasing or redeeming shareholder. Purchase premiums and redemption fees are paid to and retained by a Fund for the benefit of non-transacting shareholders. Purchase premiums are not charged on reinvestments of dividends or other distributions. Redemption fees apply to all shares of a Fund regardless of how the shares were acquired (e.g., by direct purchase or by reinvestment of dividends or other distributions).
Such fees are recorded as a component of the Funds’ net share transactions. A Fund may impose a new purchase premium and redemption fee or modify existing purchase premium and redemption fees at any time.
If GMO determines that any portion of a cash purchase or redemption, as applicable, is offset by a corresponding cash redemption or purchase occurring on the same day, it ordinarily will waive or reduce the purchase premium or redemption fee with respect to that portion.
GMO also may waive or reduce the purchase premium or redemption fee for a purchase or redemption of a Fund’s shares if the Fund will not incur transaction costs or will incur reduced transaction costs. For example, GMO may reduce the purchase premium to the extent that securities are used to purchase a Fund’s shares (taking into account transaction costs, stamp duties or transfer fees), and GMO may reduce redemption fees to the extent a Fund uses portfolio securities to redeem its shares (taking into account transaction costs, stamp duties or transfer fees).
As of February 29, 2024, none of the Funds charge a purchase premium or redemption fee.
Recently-issued accounting guidance
In June 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued a new Accounting Standards Update 2022-03, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820) – Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions”(“ASU 2022-03”). The amendments in ASU 2022-03 apply to all entities that have investments in equity securities measured at fair value that are subject to a contractual sale restriction. The amendments in ASU 2022-03 clarify guidance for fair value measurement of an equity security subject to a contractual sale restriction and establish new disclosure requirements for such equity securities. The amendments in ASU 2022-03 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2023 with early adoption permitted. GMO is currently evaluating the impact, if any, of the new disclosure requirements on the financial statements.
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3. | Investment and other risks |
The following chart identifies selected risks associated with each Fund. Risks not marked for a particular Fund may, however, still apply to some extent to that Fund at various times.
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| | Alternative Allocation Fund | | Benchmark- Free Allocation Fund | | Benchmark- Free Fund | | Global Asset Allocation Fund | | Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | Global Equity Allocation Fund | | Implementation Fund | | International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | International Equity Allocation Fund | | Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund |
Market Risk – Equities | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Management and Operational Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Non-U.S. Investment Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Derivatives and Short Sales Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Currency Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Market Risk – Fixed Income | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Fund of Funds Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Leveraging Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Futures Contracts Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | | | | | X | | | | | | X |
Credit Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Counterparty Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Smaller Company Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Illiquidity Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Commodities Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | | | | | X | | | | | | X |
Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Focused Investment Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Event-Driven Risk | | X | | X | | | | | | | | | | X | | | | | | X |
Market Risk – Asset-Backed Securities | | | | X | | X | | X | | | | | | X | | | | | | X |
Large Shareholder Risk | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Non-Diversified Funds | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | X | | | | X | | X | | X |
Investing in mutual funds involves many risks. The risks of investing in a particular Fund depend on the types of investments in its portfolio and the investment strategies GMO employs on its behalf. This section does not describe every possible risk of investing in the Funds. Particular Funds could be subject to additional risks because of the types of investments they make and market conditions, which can change over time. Please see the Funds’ prospectus for more information regarding the risks of investing in the Funds.
Funds that invest in other GMO Funds, other investment companies or in a wholly-owned subsidiary (collectively, “Underlying Funds”) are exposed to the risks to which the Underlying Funds in which it invests are exposed, as well as the risk that the Underlying Funds will not perform as expected. Therefore, unless otherwise noted, the selected risks summarized below include both direct and indirect risks, and references in this section to investments made by a Fund include those made both directly and indirectly by the Fund.
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An investment in a Fund is not a bank deposit and, therefore, is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency.
| • | | MARKET RISK — EQUITIES. The market price of an equity in a Fund’s portfolio may decline due to factors affecting the issuer or its industry or the economy and equity markets generally. If a Fund purchases an equity for less than its fundamental fair (or intrinsic) value as assessed by GMO and GMO’s assessment proves to be incorrect, a Fund runs the risk that the market price of the equity will not appreciate or will decline. A Fund also may purchase equities that typically trade at higher multiples of current earnings than other securities, and the market prices of these equities often are more sensitive to changes in future earnings expectations and interest rates than the market prices of equities trading at lower multiples. Declines in stock market prices generally are likely to reduce the net asset value of the Fund’s shares. |
| • | | MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL RISK. A Fund runs the risk that GMO’s investment techniques will fail to produce intended results. GMO uses quantitative models as part of its investment process. GMO’s models may not accurately predict future market movements. In addition, GMO’s models rely on assumptions and data that are subject to limitations (e.g., inaccuracies, staleness) that could adversely affect their predictive value. A Fund also runs the risk that GMO’s assessment of an investment (including a security’s fundamental fair (or intrinsic) value) is wrong or that deficiencies in GMO’s or another service provider’s internal systems or controls will cause losses for the Fund or impair Fund operations. |
| • | | NON-U.S. INVESTMENT RISK. The market prices of many non-U.S. securities fluctuate more than those of U.S. securities. Many non-U.S. securities markets are less stable, smaller, less liquid, and less regulated than U.S. securities markets, and the cost of trading in those markets often is higher than in U.S. securities markets. In addition, non-U.S. securities issuers often are not subject to as much regulation as U.S. issuers, and the reporting, recordkeeping, accounting, custody, and auditing standards to which those issuers are subject often are not as rigorous as U.S. standards. In addition, a Fund is subject to taxation by countries other than the United States, including potentially on a retroactive basis, on (i) capital gains it realizes or dividends, interest, or other amounts it realizes or accrues in respect of non-U.S. investments; (ii) transactions in those investments; and (iii) repatriation of proceeds generated from the sale or other disposition of those investments. Also, the Funds need a license to invest directly in securities traded in many non-U.S. securities markets, and a Fund is subject to the risk that its license is terminated or suspended. In some non-U.S. securities markets, prevailing custody and trade settlement practices (e.g., the requirement to pay for securities prior to receipt) expose a Fund to credit and other risks. Further, adverse changes in investment regulations, capital requirements or exchange controls could adversely affect the value of the Fund’s investments. The risks above (such as substantial price fluctuations and market instability, illiquidity and lack of regulation) and other risks (e.g., nationalization, expropriation or other confiscation of assets of non-U.S. issuers, difficulties enforcing legal judgments or contractual rights and geopolitical risks) tend to be higher for investments in the securities of companies tied economically to emerging countries. The economies of emerging countries often depend predominantly on only a few industries or revenues from particular commodities and often are more volatile than the economies of developed countries. |
| • | | DERIVATIVES AND SHORT SALES RISK. The use of derivatives involves the risk that their value may not change as expected relative to changes in the value of the underlying assets, pools of assets, rates, currencies or indices. Derivatives also present other risks, including market risk, illiquidity risk, currency risk, credit risk, leveraging risk, commodities risk and counterparty risk. The market price of an option is affected by many factors, including changes in the market prices or dividend rates of underlying securities (or in the case of indices, the securities in such indices); the time remaining before expiration; changes in interest rates or exchange rates; and changes in the actual or perceived volatility of the relevant index or underlying securities. A Fund typically creates short investment exposure by selling securities short or by taking a derivative position in which the value of the derivative moves in the opposite direction from the price of an underlying asset, pool of assets, rate, currency or index. Specifically, the net asset value of a Fund’s shares will be adversely affected if the equities or other assets that are the subject of a Fund’s short exposures appreciate in value. The risk of loss associated with derivatives that provide short investment exposure and short sales of securities are theoretically unlimited. |
| • | | CURRENCY RISK. Fluctuations in exchange rates can adversely affect the market value of a Fund’s foreign currency holdings and investments denominated in foreign currencies. |
| • | | MARKET RISK – FIXED INCOME. The market price of a fixed income investment can decline due to market-related factors, including rising interest rates or inflation rates and widening credit spreads, or decreased liquidity due, for example, to market uncertainty about the value of a fixed income investment (or class of fixed income investments). |
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| • | | FUND OF FUNDS RISK. A Fund is indirectly exposed to all of the risks of an investment (if any) in its wholly-owned subsidiary and the underlying funds in which it invests, including the risk that its wholly-owned subsidiary (if any) and those underlying funds will not perform as expected. |
| • | | LEVERAGING RISK. The use of derivatives, short sales and securities lending can create leverage. Leverage increases a Fund’s losses when the value of its investments (including derivatives) declines. In addition, the Fund’s portfolio will be leveraged if it exercises its right to delay payment on a redemption, and losses will result if the value of the Fund’s assets declines between the time a redemption request is deemed to be received by the Fund and the time the Fund liquidates assets to meet that request. |
| • | | FUTURES CONTRACTS RISK. The loss to a Fund resulting from its use of futures contracts is potentially unlimited. Futures markets are highly volatile, and the use of futures contracts increases the volatility of the Fund’s net asset value. A liquid secondary market may not exist for any particular futures contract at any particular time, and a Fund may be unable when it wishes to effect closing transactions to terminate its exposure under that contract. When a Fund uses futures contracts for hedging purposes, it runs the risk that changes in the prices of the contracts will not correlate perfectly with changes in the securities, index, or other asset underlying the contracts or movements in the prices of the Fund’s investments that are subject to the hedge. In addition, a Fund may be unable to recover or may be delayed in recovering margin or other amounts deposited with a futures commission merchant or futures clearinghouse. Foreign futures contracts are often less liquid and more volatile than U.S. futures contracts. |
| • | | CREDIT RISK. A Fund runs the risk that the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income investment (including a sovereign or quasi-sovereign debt issuer) or the obligors of obligations underlying an asset-backed security will be unable or unwilling to satisfy their obligations to pay principal and interest or otherwise to honor their obligations in a timely manner or at all. The market price of a fixed income investment will normally decline as a result of the failure of an issuer, guarantor, or obligor to meet its payment obligations or in anticipation of such failure. Below investment grade investments have speculative characteristics, and negative changes in economic conditions or other circumstances are more likely to impair the ability of issuers of those investments to make principal and interest payments than issuers of investment grade investments. Investments in distressed or defaulted or other low quality debt investments generally are considered speculative and are subject to substantial risks not normally associated with investments in higher quality securities, including adverse business, financial or economic conditions that lead to their issuers’ payment defaults and insolvency proceedings. In particular, distressed or defaulted obligations might be repaid, if at all, only after lengthy workout or bankruptcy proceedings, during which the issuer might not make any interest or other payments, and the Fund may incur additional expenses in its effort to be repaid. If GMO’s assessment of the eventual recovery value of a distressed or defaulted debt investment proves incorrect, the Fund may lose a substantial portion or all of its original investment or may be required to accept cash or instruments worth less than its original investment. |
| • | | COUNTERPARTY RISK. A Fund runs the risk that the counterparty to a derivatives contract, a clearing member used by the Fund to hold a cleared derivatives contract, or a borrower of the Fund’s securities is unable or unwilling to make timely settlement payments, return the Fund’s margin or collateral or otherwise honor its obligations. |
| • | | SMALLER COMPANY RISK. Smaller companies may have limited product lines, markets, or financial resources, lack the competitive strength of larger companies, have less experienced managers or depend on a few key employees. The securities of companies with smaller market capitalizations often are less widely held and trade less frequently and in lesser quantities, and their market prices often fluctuate more, than the securities of companies with larger market capitalizations. |
| • | | ILLIQUIDITY RISK. Low trading volume, lack of a market maker, large position size or legal restrictions increase the risk that a Fund or an underlying fund is limited or prevented from selling particular securities or closing derivative positions at desirable prices. |
| • | | COMMODITIES RISK. Commodity prices can be extremely volatile, and exposure to commodities can cause the net asset value of a Fund’s shares to decline or fluctuate significantly in a rapid and unpredictable manner. |
| • | | MARKET DISRUPTION AND GEOPOLITICAL RISK. Geopolitical and other events (e.g., wars, pandemics, sanctions, terrorism) often disrupt securities markets and adversely affect the general economy or particular economies and markets. Those events, as well as other changes in non-U.S. and U.S. economic and political conditions, could exacerbate other risks or otherwise reduce the value of the Fund’s investments. |
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| • | | FOCUSED INVESTMENT RISK. Investments focused in countries, regions, asset classes, sectors, industries, currencies, or issuers that are subject to the same or similar risk factors and investments whose market prices are closely correlated are subject to higher overall risk than investments that are more diversified or whose market prices are not as closely correlated. |
| • | | EVENT-DRIVEN RISK. If a Fund purchases securities in anticipation of a proposed merger, acquisition, exchange offer, tender offer, or other similar transaction and that transaction later appears likely to be delayed or unlikely to be consummated or, in fact, is not consummated or is delayed, the market price of the securities purchased by the Fund may decline sharply, resulting in losses to the Fund. The risk/reward payout of event-driven strategies (such as merger arbitrage) typically is asymmetric, with the losses in failed transactions often far exceeding the gains in successful transactions. Event-driven strategies are subject to the risk of overall market movements, and a Fund may experience losses even if a transaction is consummated. |
| • | | MARKET RISK — ASSET BACKED SECURITIES. The market price of asset-backed securities, like that of other fixed income investments with complex structures, can decline for a variety of reasons, including investor uncertainty about their credit quality and the reliability of their payment streams. Payment streams associated with asset-backed securities held by a Fund depend on many factors (e.g., the cash flow generated by the assets backing the securities, deal structure, and creditworthiness of any credit-support provider), and a problem in any of these factors can lead to a reduction in the payment stream GMO expected a Fund to receive when the Fund purchased the asset-backed security. |
| • | | LARGE SHAREHOLDER RISK. To the extent that a large number of shares of a Fund is held by a single shareholder (e.g., an institutional investor or another GMO Fund) or a group of shareholders with a common investment strategy (e.g., GMO asset allocation accounts), the Fund is subject to the risk that a redemption by that shareholder or group will require the Fund to sell securities at disadvantageous prices, disrupt the Fund’s operations, or force the Fund’s liquidation. |
| • | | NON-DIVERSIFIED FUNDS. Alternative Allocation Fund is a non-diversified investment company under the 1940 Act and therefore a decline in the market price of a particular security held by the Fund may affect the Fund’s performance more than if the Fund was a diversified investment company. In addition, some of the Funds may invest a portion of its assets in shares of underlying funds that are not diversified. |
4. | Derivative financial instruments |
During the year ended February 29, 2024, only Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund, Benchmark-Free Fund, Consolidated Implementation Fund and Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund held derivative financial instruments directly. For a listing of derivative financial instruments, if any, held by the underlying funds, please refer to the underlying funds’ Schedule of Investments. The derivative information provided below only pertains to direct investments made by Alternative Allocation Fund, Benchmark-Free Fund, Implementation Fund and Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund (or their respective wholly-owned subsidiary, if any).
Derivatives are financial contracts whose value depends on, or is derived from, the value of underlying assets, reference rates, or indices that are used to increase, decrease or adjust elements of the investment exposures of a Fund’s portfolio. Derivatives may relate to securities, interest rates, currencies, currency exchange rates, inflation rates, commodities and indices, and include foreign currency contracts, swap contracts, reverse repurchase agreements, and other exchange-traded and OTC contracts.
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund may use derivatives in some or all of the ways described below.
Use of Derivatives by Benchmark-Free Fund, Consolidated Implementation Fund and Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund
The Funds may use derivatives to gain long or short investment exposure to securities, commodities or other assets. For example, a Fund may use derivatives instead of investing directly in equity securities, including using equity derivatives to maintain equity exposure when it holds cash by “equitizing” its cash balances using futures contracts or other types of derivatives. The Funds also may use exchange-traded futures and forward foreign exchange contracts to gain exposure to a range of global equity, bond, currency, and commodity markets and may use currency derivatives (including forward currency contracts, futures contracts, swap contracts and options) to gain exposure to a given currency.
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The Funds may use derivatives such as futures, options, and swap contracts, in an attempt to reduce their investment exposures (which may result in a reduction below zero). A Fund also may use currency derivatives in an attempt to reduce (which may result in a reduction below zero) some aspect of the currency exposure in its portfolio. For these purposes, the Funds may use an instrument denominated in a different currency that GMO believes is highly correlated with the relevant currency. Implementation Fund uses exchange-traded futures and forward contracts as an integral part of its investment program.
The Funds may use derivatives in an attempt to adjust elements of their investment exposures to individual commodities, various securities, sectors, markets, indices and currencies without actually having to sell existing investments or make new direct investments. For example, if a Fund holds a large proportion of a certain type of security or commodity and GMO believes that another security or commodity will outperform such security or commodity, the Fund might use a short futures contract on an appropriate index (to synthetically “sell” a portion of the Fund’s portfolio) in combination with a long futures contract on another index (to synthetically “buy” exposure to that index). Long and short swap contracts and contracts for differences also may be used for these purposes. Derivatives used to effect synthetic sales and purchases will generally be unwound as actual portfolio securities are sold and purchased. In adjusting investment exposures, each Fund also may use currency derivatives, seeking currency exposure that is different (in some cases, significantly different) from the currency exposure represented by its portfolio. Each Fund’s foreign currency exposure may differ significantly from the currency exposure represented by its investments.
The Funds may use derivatives to effect transactions intended as substitutes for securities lending.
Each of the Funds is not limited in its use of derivatives or in the total notional value of its derivative positions. As a result of their derivative positions, the Funds may have gross investment exposures in excess of their net assets (i.e. the Funds may be leveraged) and therefore are subject to heightened risk of loss. Each Fund’s performance can depend substantially, if not primarily, on the performance of assets or indices underlying its derivatives even though it does not own those assets or indices.
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Certain derivatives transactions that may be used by the Funds, including certain interest rate swaps and certain credit default index swaps, are required to be transacted through a central clearing organization. The Funds hold cleared derivatives transactions, if any, through clearing members, who are members of derivatives clearing houses. Certain other derivatives, including futures and certain options, are transacted on exchanges. The Funds hold exchange-traded derivatives through clearing brokers that are typically members of the exchanges. In contrast to bilateral derivatives transactions, following a period of advance notice to the Fund, clearing brokers generally can require termination of existing cleared or exchange-traded derivatives transactions at any time and increases in margin above the margin that it required at the beginning of a transaction. Clearing houses and exchanges also have broad rights to increase margin requirements for existing transactions and to terminate transactions. Any such increase or termination could interfere with the ability of a Fund to pursue its investment strategy. Also, a Fund is subject to execution risk if it enters into a derivatives transaction that is required to be cleared (or that GMO expects to be cleared), and no clearing member is willing or able to clear the transaction on the Fund’s behalf. In that case, the transaction might have to be terminated, and the Fund could lose some or all of the benefit of any increase in the value of the transaction after the time of the transaction.
The use of derivatives involves risks that are in addition to, and potentially greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other more traditional assets. See “Investment and other risks” above for further information.
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For Funds that held derivatives during the year ended February 29, 2024, the following table shows how the Fund used these derivatives (marked with an X):
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| | Consolidated | | | | | | Strategic |
| | Alternative | | Benchmark- | | Consolidated | | Opportunities |
| | Allocation | | Free | | Implementation | | Allocation |
Type of Derivative and Objective for Use | | Fund | | Fund | | Fund | | Fund |
Forward currency contracts | | | | | | | | |
Adjust exposure to foreign currencies | | X | | X | | X | | |
Manage against anticipated currency exchange rate changes | | X | | | | X | | |
Futures contracts | | | | | | | | |
Adjust exposure to certain securities markets | | X | | X | | X | | |
Adjust interest rate exposure | | X | | | | | | |
Maintain the diversity and liquidity of the portfolio | | X | | X | | X | | |
Options (Purchased) | | | | | | | | |
Adjust exposure to foreign currencies | | | | X | | X | | |
Substitute for direct equity investment | | X | | | | X | | |
Options (Written) | | | | | | | | |
Adjust exposure to foreign currencies | | | | X | | | | |
Substitute for direct equity investment | | X | | | | X | | |
Swap contracts | | | | | | | | |
Achieve exposure to a reference entity’s credit | | X | | | | X | | |
Adjust interest rate exposure | | X | | X | | X | | |
Substitute for direct investment in securities | | X | | X | | X | | X |
Forward currency contracts
The Funds may enter into forward currency contracts, including forward cross currency contracts. A forward currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date (or to pay or receive the amount of the change in relative values of the two currencies). The market price of a forward currency contract fluctuates with changes in forward currency exchange rates. The value of each of the Fund’s forward currency contracts is marked-to-market daily using rates supplied by a quotation service and changes in value are recorded by each Fund as unrealized gains or losses. Realized gains or losses on the contracts are equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was settled.
These contracts involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss. Forward currency contracts expose a Fund to the market risk of unfavorable movements in currency values and the risk that the counterparty will be unable or unwilling to meet the terms of the contracts. Most forward currency contracts are collateralized. Forward currency contracts outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
Futures contracts
The Funds may purchase and sell futures contracts. A futures contract is a contract that obligates the holder to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined delivery price at a specified time in the future. Some futures contracts are net (cash) settled. Upon entering into a futures contract, a Fund is required to deposit cash, U.S. government and agency obligations or other liquid assets with the futures clearing broker in accordance with the initial margin requirements of the broker or exchange. Futures contracts are generally valued at the settlement price established at the close of business each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded (and if the futures are traded outside the U.S. and the market for such futures is closed prior to the close of the NYSE due to time zone differences, the values will be adjusted, to the extent practicable and available, based on inputs from an independent pricing service approved by the Trustees to reflect estimated valuation changes through the NYSE close). The value of each of the Fund’s futures contracts is marked-to-market daily and an appropriate payable or receivable for the change in value (“variation margin”) is recorded by each Fund. The payable or receivable is settled on the following business day. Gains or losses are recognized but not accounted for as realized until the contracts expire or are closed. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin as recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Under some circumstances, futures exchanges may establish daily limits on the amount that the price of a futures contract can vary from the previous day’s settlement price, thereby effectively preventing liquidation of unfavorable positions. Futures contracts expose the Funds to the risk that they may not be able to enter into a closing transaction due to an illiquid market. Futures contracts outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
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Options
The Funds may purchase call and put options. A call option gives the holder the right to buy an asset; a put option gives the holder the right to sell an asset. “Quanto” options are cash-settled options in which the underlying asset (often an index) is denominated in a currency other than the currency in which the option is settled. By purchasing options a Fund alters its exposure to the underlying asset by, in the case of a call option, entitling it to purchase the underlying asset at a set price from the writer of the option and, in the case of a put option, entitling it to sell the underlying asset at a set price to the writer of the option. A Fund pays a premium for a purchased option. That premium, if any, which is disclosed in the Schedule of Investments, is subsequently reflected in the marked-to-market value of the option. The potential loss associated with purchasing put and call options is limited to the premium paid. Purchased option contracts outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
The Funds may write (i.e. sell) call and put options on futures, swaps (“swaptions”), securities or currencies they own or in which they may invest. Writing options alters a Fund’s exposure to the underlying asset by, in the case of a call option, obligating that Fund to sell the underlying asset at a set price to the option-holder and, in the case of a put option, obligating that Fund to purchase the underlying asset at a set price from the option-holder. In some cases (e.g., index options), settlement will be in cash, based on a formula price. When a Fund writes a call or put option, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability and is subsequently included in the marked-to-market value of the option. As a writer of an option, a Fund has no control over whether it will be required to sell (call) or purchase (put) the underlying asset and as a result bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the asset underlying the option. In the event that a Fund writes call options without an offsetting exposure (e.g., call options on an asset that the Fund does not own), it bears an unlimited risk of loss if the price of the underlying asset increases during the term of the option. OTC options expose a Fund to the risk the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid market. Written option contracts outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
When an option contract is closed, 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 on purchased options are included in realized gains and losses on investment securities. If a written call option is exercised, the premium originally received is recorded as an addition to sales proceeds. If a written put option is exercised, the premium originally received is recorded as a reduction in the cost of investments purchased. Gains and losses from the expiration or closing of written option contracts are separately disclosed in the Statements of Operations.
In a credit linked option contract, one party makes payments to another party in exchange for the option to exercise a contract where the buyer has the right to receive a specified return if a credit event (e.g., default or similar event) occurs with respect to a reference entity or entities and a specified decrease in the value of the related collateral occurs. A writer of a credit linked option receives periodic payments in return for its obligation to pay an agreed-upon value to the other party if they exercise their option in the case of a credit event. If no credit event occurs, the seller has no payment obligation and will keep the premiums received.
Swap contracts
The Funds may directly or indirectly use various swap contracts, including, without limitation, swaps on securities and securities indices, total return swaps, interest rate swaps, basis swaps, currency swaps, credit default swaps, variance swaps, commodity swaps, inflation swaps, municipal swaps, dividend swaps, volatility swaps, correlation swaps and other types of available swaps. A swap contract is an agreement to exchange the return generated by one asset for the return generated by another asset. Some swap contracts are net settled. When entering into a swap contract and during the term of the transaction, a Fund and/or the swap counterparty may post or receive cash or securities as collateral.
Initial upfront payments received or made upon entering into a swap contract are included in the fair market value of the swap. The Funds do not amortize upfront payments. Net periodic payments made or received to compensate for differences between the stated terms of the swap contract and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and other relevant factors) are recorded as realized gains or losses in the Statements of Operations. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap contract is recorded as realized gain or loss in the Statements of Operations. The periodic frequency of payments received may differ from periodic payment frequencies made and their frequencies could be monthly, quarterly, semiannually, annually or at maturity.
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Interest rate swap contracts involve an exchange by the parties of their respective commitments to pay or rights to receive interest (e.g., an exchange of floating rate interest payments for fixed rate interest payments with respect to the notional amount of principal). Basis swaps are interest rate swaps that involve the exchange of two floating interest rate payments and may involve the exchange of two different currencies.
Inflation swaps involve the exchange of a floating rate linked to an index for a fixed rate interest payment with respect to a notional amount or principal.
Total return swap contracts involve a commitment by one party to pay interest to the other party in exchange for a payment to it from the other party based on the return of a reference asset (e.g., a security, basket of securities, or futures contract), both based on notional amounts. To the extent the return of the reference asset exceeds or falls short of the interest payments, one party is entitled to receive a payment from or obligated to make a payment to the other party.
In a credit default swap contract, one party makes payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a specified return (or to put a security) if a credit event (e.g., default or similar event) occurs with respect to a reference entity or entities. A seller of credit default protection receives periodic payments in return for its obligation to pay the principal amount of a debt security (or other agreed-upon value) to the other party upon the occurrence of a credit event. If no credit event occurs, the seller has no payment obligations so long as there is no early termination.
For credit default swap contracts on asset-backed securities, a credit event may be triggered by various occurrences, which may include an issuer’s failure to pay interest or principal on a reference security, a breach of a material representation or covenant, an agreement by the holders of an asset-backed security to a maturity extension, or a write-down on the collateral underlying the security. For credit default swap contracts on corporate or sovereign issuers, a credit event may be triggered by such occurrences as the issuer’s bankruptcy, failure to pay interest or principal, repudiation/moratorium and/or restructuring.
Correlation swaps involve receiving a stream of payments based on the actual average correlation between or among the price movements of two or more underlying variables over a period of time, in exchange for making a regular stream of payments based on a fixed “strike” correlation level (or vice versa), where both payment streams are based on a notional amount. The underlying variables may include, without limitation, commodity prices, exchange rates, interest rates and stock indices.
Variance swap contracts involve an agreement by two parties to exchange cash flows based on the measured variance (or square of volatility) of a specified underlying asset. One party agrees to exchange a “fixed rate” or strike price payment for the “floating rate” or realized price variance on the underlying asset with respect to the notional amount. At inception, the strike price chosen is generally fixed at a level such that the fair value of the swap is zero. As a result, no money changes hands at the initiation of the contract. At the expiration date, the amount payable by one party to the other is the difference between the realized price variance of the underlying asset and the strike price multiplied by the notional amount. A receiver of the realized price variance would be entitled to receive a payment when the realized price variance of the underlying asset is greater than the strike price and would be obligated to make a payment when that variance is less than the strike price. A payer of the realized price variance would be obligated to make a payment when the realized price variance of the underlying asset is greater than the strike price and would be entitled to receive a payment when that variance is less than the strike price. This type of agreement is essentially a forward contract on the future realized price variance of the underlying asset.
Forward starting dividend swap contracts involve an exchange by the parties of their respective commitments to pay or rights to receive the changes in a dividend index point. A Fund gains exposure by either paying or receiving an amount in respect of an increase or decrease in the change of the relevant dividend index point based on a notional amount. For example, if a Fund took a long position on a dividend index swap, the Fund would receive payments if the relevant index point increased in value and would be obligated to pay if that index point decreased in value.
Future swap contracts involve an exchange by the parties of their respective commitments to pay or rights to receive the changes in an index. The Fund gains exposure by either paying or receiving an amount in respect of an increase or decrease in the change of the index based on a notional amount. For example, if the Fund took a long position on a future swap, the Fund would receive payments if the relevant index increased in value and would be obligated to pay if that index decreased in value.
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Generally, the Funds price their OTC swap contracts daily using industry standard models that may incorporate quotations from market makers or pricing vendors and record the change in value, if any, as unrealized gain or loss in the Statements of Operations. Gains or losses are realized upon the termination of the swap contracts or reset dates, as appropriate. Cleared swap contracts are valued using the quote (which may be based on a model) published by the relevant clearing house. If an updated quote for a cleared swap contract is not available by the time that a Fund calculates its net asset value on any business day, then that swap contract will generally be valued using an industry standard model, which may differ from the model used by the relevant clearing house.
The values assigned to swap contracts may differ significantly from the values realized upon termination, and the differences could be material. Entering into swap contracts involves counterparty credit, legal, and documentation risk that is generally not reflected in the value assigned to the swap contract. Such risks include the possibility that the counterparty defaults on its obligations to perform or disagrees as to the meaning of contractual terms, that a Fund has amounts on deposit in excess of amounts owed by that Fund, or that any collateral the other party posts is insufficient or not timely received by a Fund. Credit risk is particularly acute in economic environments in which financial services firms are exposed to systemic risks of the type evidenced by the insolvency of Lehman Brothers in 2008 and subsequent market disruptions. Swap contracts outstanding at the end of the year, if any, are listed in each applicable Fund’s Schedule of Investments.
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As provided by U.S. GAAP, the table below is based on market values or unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) rather than the notional amounts of derivatives. Changes to market values of reference asset(s) will tend to have a greater impact on the Funds (with correspondingly greater risk) the greater the notional amount. For further information on notional amounts, see the Schedule of Investments.
The following is a summary of the valuations of derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure.
The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of February 29, 2024 and the Statements of Operations for the year ended February 29, 2024^:
The risks referenced in the tables below are not intended to be inclusive of all risks. Please see the “Investment and other risks” and “Portfolio valuation” sections for a further discussion of risks.
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| | | | | | | | | | | Foreign | | | Interest | | | | |
| | Credit | | | Commodity | | | Equity | | | Currency | | | Rate | | | | |
| | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Total | |
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value (purchased options) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 790 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 790 | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Forward Currency Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,862,388 | | | | — | | | | 1,862,388 | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts¤ | | | — | | | | 556,459 | | | | 647,101 | | | | — | | | | 46,045 | | | | 1,249,605 | |
Swap Contracts, at value¤ | | | 2,393,533 | | | | — | | | | 102,161 | | | | — | | | | 1,166,356 | | | | 3,662,050 | |
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Total | | $ | 2,393,533 | | | $ | 556,459 | | | $ | 750,052 | | | $ | 1,862,388 | | | $ | 1,212,401 | | | $ | 6,774,833 | |
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Liability Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Forward Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (643,785 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (643,785 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation on Futures Contracts¤ | | | — | | | | (1,434,461 | ) | | | (959,564 | ) | | | — | | | | (12,176 | ) | | | (2,406,201 | ) |
Written Options, at value | | | (99,763 | ) | | | — | | | | (222,864 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (322,627 | ) |
Swap Contracts, at value¤ | | | (3,671,366 | ) | | | — | | | | (120,272 | ) | | | — | | | | (850,836 | ) | | | (4,642,474 | ) |
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Total | | $ | (3,771,129 | ) | | $ | (1,434,461 | ) | | $ | (1,302,700 | ) | | $ | (643,785 | ) | | $ | (863,012 | ) | | $ | (8,015,087 | ) |
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) on | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments (purchased options) | | $ | 95,131 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 95,131 | |
Futures Contracts | | | — | | | | 639,891 | | | | (5,173,332 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,376,878 | | | | (3,156,563 | ) |
Written Options | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,157,070 | | | | — | | | | 1,034,234 | | | | 2,191,304 | |
Swap Contracts | | | (2,276,658 | ) | | | — | | | | 276,464 | | | | — | | | | 191,204 | | | | (1,808,990 | ) |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,631,824 | | | | — | | | | 3,631,824 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (2,181,527 | ) | | $ | 639,891 | | | $ | (3,739,798 | ) | | $ | 3,631,824 | | | $ | 2,602,316 | | | $ | 952,706 | |
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Change in Net Appreciation (Depreciation) on | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments (purchased options) | | $ | (44,080 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (26,595 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (70,675 | ) |
Futures Contracts | | | — | | | | (940,427 | ) | | | (153,186 | ) | | | — | | | | (96,800 | ) | | | (1,190,413 | ) |
Written Options | | | 156,831 | | | | — | | | | 73,668 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 230,499 | |
Swap Contracts | | | 555,026 | | | | — | | | | (301,144 | ) | | | — | | | | (32,088 | ) | | | 221,794 | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 746,173 | | | | — | | | | 746,173 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 667,777 | | | $ | (940,427 | ) | | $ | (407,257 | ) | | $ | 746,173 | | | $ | (128,888 | ) | | $ | (62,622 | ) |
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Benchmark-Free Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts¤ | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 63,331 | | | $ | 63,331 | |
Swap Contracts, at value¤ | | | — | | | | — | | | | 166,059 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 166,059 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 166,059 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 63,331 | | | $ | 229,390 | |
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Liability Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swap Contracts, at value¤ | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (210,769 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (210,769 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (210,769 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (210,769 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,031,888 | ) | | $ | (3,031,888 | ) |
Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,783,609 | | | | — | | | | (152,073 | ) | | | 1,631,536 | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (114,457 | ) | | | — | | | | (114,457 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,783,609 | | | $ | (114,457 | ) | | $ | (3,183,961 | ) | | $ | (1,514,809 | ) |
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Change in Net Appreciation (Depreciation) on | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 63,331 | | | $ | 63,331 | |
Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | (774,999 | ) | | | — | | | | 56,329 | | | | (718,670 | ) |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 114,111 | | | | — | | | | 114,111 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (774,999 | ) | | $ | 114,111 | | | $ | 119,660 | | | $ | (541,228 | ) |
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GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
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| | | | | | | | | | | Foreign | | | Interest | | | | |
| | Credit | | | Commodity | | | Equity | | | Currency | | | Rate | | | | |
| | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Contracts | | | Total | |
Consolidated Implementation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value (purchased options) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,275 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,275 | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Forward Currency Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,504,684 | | | | — | | | | 5,504,684 | |
Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts¤ | | | — | | | | 2,585,584 | | | | 3,583,480 | | | | — | | | | 260,892 | | | | 6,429,956 | |
Swap Contracts, at value¤ | | | — | | | | — | | | | 793,048 | | | | — | | | | 4,037,602 | | | | 4,830,650 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,585,584 | | | $ | 4,378,803 | | | $ | 5,504,684 | | | $ | 4,298,494 | | | $ | 16,767,565 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Forward Currency Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,045,356 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,045,356 | ) |
Unrealized Depreciation on Futures Contracts¤ | | | — | | | | (6,796,411 | ) | | | (2,815,660 | ) | | | — | | | | (26,822 | ) | | | (9,638,893 | ) |
Written Options, at value | | | — | | | | — | | | | (144,900 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (144,900 | ) |
Swap Contracts, at value¤ | | | — | | | | — | | | | (877,172 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,181,095 | ) | | | (4,058,267 | ) |
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Total | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,796,411 | ) | | $ | (3,837,732 | ) | | $ | (3,045,356 | ) | | $ | (3,207,917 | ) | | $ | (16,887,416 | ) |
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) on | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,894,558 | | | $ | (22,004,043 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (8,881,675 | ) | | $ | (25,991,160 | ) |
Written Options | | | — | | | | — | | | | (230,519 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (230,519 | ) |
Swap Contracts | | | (731,267 | ) | | | — | | | | 5,759,225 | | | | — | | | | (785,763 | ) | | | 4,242,195 | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,540,592 | | | | — | | | | 9,540,592 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (731,267 | ) | | $ | 4,894,558 | | | $ | (16,475,337 | ) | | $ | 9,540,592 | | | $ | (9,667,438 | ) | | $ | (12,438,892 | ) |
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Change in Net Appreciation (Depreciation) on | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments (purchased options) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (76,589 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (76,589 | ) |
Futures Contracts | | | — | | | | (4,494,693 | ) | | | 1,387,478 | | | | — | | | | (357,333 | ) | | | (3,464,548 | ) |
Written Options | | | — | | | | — | | | | (606,371 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (606,371 | ) |
Swap Contracts | | | 691,158 | | | | — | | | | (3,018,543 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,574,926 | | | | (752,459 | ) |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,240,251 | | | | — | | | | 3,240,251 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 691,158 | | | $ | (4,494,693 | ) | | $ | (2,314,025 | ) | | $ | 3,240,251 | | | $ | 1,217,593 | | | $ | (1,659,716 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swap Contracts, at value¤ | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,670 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,670 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,670 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,670 | |
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Liability Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swap Contracts, at value¤ | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (32,149 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (32,149 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (32,149 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (32,149 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swap Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 293,695 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 293,695 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 293,695 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 293,695 | |
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Change in Net Appreciation (Depreciation) on | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swap Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (108,742 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (108,742 | ) |
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Total | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (108,742 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (108,742 | ) |
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^ | Because the Funds recognize changes in value through the Statements of Operations, they do not qualify for hedge accounting under authoritative guidance for derivative instruments. The Funds’ investments in derivatives may represent an economic hedge; however, they are considered to be non-hedge transactions for the purpose of these tables. |
¤ | The table includes cumulative unrealized appreciation/depreciation of futures and value of cleared swap contracts, if any, as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Year end variation margin on open futures and cleared swap contracts, if any, is reported within the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
Certain Funds are party to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements, Global Master Repurchase Agreements, Master Securities Loan Agreements or other similar types of agreements (collectively, “Master Agreements”) that generally govern the terms of OTC derivative transactions, repurchase agreements, reverse repurchase agreements and securities loans.
GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
The Master Agreements may include collateral posting terms and set-off provisions that apply in the event of a default and/or termination event. Upon the occurrence of such an event, including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty, the Master Agreements may permit the non-defaulting party to calculate a single net payment to close out applicable transactions. However, there is no guarantee that the terms of a Master Agreement will be enforceable; for example, when bankruptcy or insolvency laws impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset. Additionally, the set-off and netting provisions of a Master Agreement may not extend to the obligations of the counterparty’s affiliates or across varying types of transactions. Because no such event has occurred, the Funds do not presently have a legally enforceable right of set-off and these amounts have not been offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, but have been presented separately in the table below. Termination events may also include a decline in the net assets of a Fund below a certain level over a specified period of time and may entitle a counterparty to elect an early termination of all the transactions under the Master Agreement with that counterparty. Such an election by one or more of the counterparties could have a material adverse impact on a Fund’s operations. An estimate of the aggregate net payment, if any, that may need to be paid by a Fund (or may be received by a Fund) in such an event is represented by the Net Amounts in the tables below. For more information about other uncertainties and risks, see “Investments and other risks” above.
For financial reporting purposes, in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities any cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of the Funds is reported as Due from broker and any cash collateral received from the counterparty is reported as Due to broker. Any non-cash collateral pledged by the Funds is noted in the Schedules of Investments. The tables below show the potential effect of netting arrangements made available by the Master Agreements on the financial position of the Funds. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities generally show derivative assets and derivative liabilities (regardless of whether they are subject to netting arrangements) on a gross basis, which reflects the full risks and exposures of the Fund prior to netting. See Note 2 for information on repurchase agreements, reverse repurchase agreements and securities loans held by the Funds at February 29, 2024, if any.
The tables above present the Funds’ derivative assets and liabilities by type of financial instrument. The following tables present the Funds’ OTC and/or exchange-traded derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty net of amounts that may be available for offset under the Master Agreements by the terms of the agreement and net of the related collateral received or pledged by the Funds as of February 29, 2024:
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund
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| | Gross Derivative | | | | | | Derivative | | | Net Amount | |
| | Assets Subject to | | | Collateral | | | Assets/Liabilities | | | of Derivative | |
Counterparty | | Master Agreements | | | Received | | | Available for Offset | | | Assets | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 760,955 | | | $ | (580,000 | ) | | $ | (67,716 | ) | | $ | 113,239 | |
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. | | | 5,975 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,975 | |
Citibank N.A. | | | 192,508 | | | | (21,717 | ) | | | (170,791 | ) | | | — | * |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. | | | 518,737 | | | | — | | | | (373,640 | ) | | | 145,097 | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | | 94,975 | | | | (64,333 | ) | | | (30,642 | ) | | | — | * |
Goldman Sachs International | | | 493,882 | | | | (320,000 | ) | | | (53,738 | ) | | | 120,144 | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | | 708,188 | | | | (399,050 | ) | | | (230,075 | ) | | | 79,063 | |
Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. | | | 391,050 | | | | (110,204 | ) | | | (280,846 | ) | | | — | * |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | | | 440,643 | | | | (321,483 | ) | | | (119,160 | ) | | | — | * |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC | | | 790 | | | | — | | | | (790 | ) | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC | | | 197,451 | | | | (10,000 | ) | | | (172,789 | ) | | | 14,662 | |
State Street Bank and Trust Company | | | 402,080 | | | | (194,683 | ) | | | (207,397 | ) | | | — | * |
UBS AG | | | 203,707 | | | | — | | | | (56,353 | ) | | | 147,354 | |
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Total | | $ | 4,410,941 | | | $ | (2,021,470 | ) | | $ | (1,763,937 | ) | | $ | 625,534 | |
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GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund (Continued)
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| | Gross Derivative | | | | | | Derivative | | | Net Amount | |
| | Liabilities Subject to | | | Collateral | | | Assets/Liabilities | | | of Derivative | |
Counterparty | | Master Agreement | | | Pledged | | | Available for Offset | | | Liabilities | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | (67,716 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 67,716 | | | $ | — | |
Citibank N.A. | | | (170,791 | ) | | | — | | | | 170,791 | | | | — | |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. | | | (373,640 | ) | | | — | | | | 373,640 | | | | — | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | | (30,642 | ) | | | — | | | | 30,642 | | | | — | |
Goldman Sachs International | | | (53,738 | ) | | | — | | | | 53,738 | | | | — | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | | (230,075 | ) | | | — | | | | 230,075 | | | | — | |
Merrill Lynch Capital Services, Inc. | | | (280,846 | ) | | | — | | | | 280,846 | | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | | | (119,160 | ) | | | — | | | | 119,160 | | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC | | | (222,864 | ) | | | 222,074 | | | | 790 | | | | — | * |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC | | | (172,789 | ) | | | — | | | | 172,789 | | | | — | |
State Street Bank and Trust Company | | | (207,397 | ) | | | — | | | | 207,397 | | | | — | |
UBS AG | | | (56,353 | ) | | | — | | | | 56,353 | | | | — | |
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Total | | $ | (1,986,011 | ) | | $ | 222,074 | | | $ | 1,763,937 | | | $ | — | |
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Benchmark-Free Fund
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| | Gross Derivative | | | | | | Derivative | | | Net Amount | |
| | Assets Subject to | | | Collateral | | | Assets/Liabilities | | | of Derivative | |
Counterparty | | Master Agreements | | | Received | | | Available for Offset | | | Assets | |
Goldman Sachs International | | $ | 166,059 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 166,059 | |
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Total | | $ | 166,059 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 166,059 | |
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| | Gross Derivative | | | | | | Derivative | | | Net Amount | |
| | Liabilities Subject to | | | Collateral | | | Assets/Liabilities | | | of Derivative | |
Counterparty | | Master Agreement | | | Pledged | | | Available for Offset | | | Liabilities | |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC | | $ | (210,769 | ) | | $ | 210,769 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | * |
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Total | | $ | (210,769 | ) | | $ | 210,769 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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Consolidated Implementation Fund
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Gross Derivative | | | | | | Derivative | | | Net Amount | |
| | Assets Subject to | | | Collateral | | | Assets/Liabilities | | | of Derivative | |
Counterparty | | Master Agreements | | | Received | | | Available for Offset | | | Assets | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | 2,196,129 | | | $ | (1,634,655 | ) | | $ | (313,855 | ) | | $ | 247,619 | |
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. | | | 18,783 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18,783 | |
Citibank N.A. | | | 74,181 | | | | — | | | | (74,181 | ) | | | — | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | | 433,436 | | | | — | | | | (172,296 | ) | | | 261,140 | |
Goldman Sachs International | | | 588,923 | | | | — | | | | (136,935 | ) | | | 451,988 | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | | 119,286 | | | | — | | | | (119,286 | ) | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | | | 414,060 | | | | — | | | | (414,060 | ) | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC | | | 2,275 | | | | — | | | | (2,275 | ) | | | — | |
State Street Bank and Trust Company | | | 1,435,101 | | | | (394,197 | ) | | | (1,040,904 | ) | | | — | * |
UBS AG | | | 1,017,833 | | | | (825,158 | ) | | | (192,675 | ) | | | — | * |
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Total | | $ | 6,300,007 | | | $ | (2,854,010 | ) | | $ | (2,466,467 | ) | | $ | 979,530 | |
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GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Consolidated Implementation Fund (Continued)
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| | Gross Derivative | | | | | | Derivative | | | Net Amount | |
| | Liabilities Subject to | | | Collateral | | | Assets/Liabilities | | | of Derivative | |
Counterparty | | Master Agreement | | | Pledged | | | Available for Offset | | | Liabilities | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | $ | (313,855 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 313,855 | | | $ | — | |
Citibank N.A. | | | (86,714 | ) | | | — | | | | 74,181 | | | | (12,533 | ) |
Deutsche Bank AG | | | (172,296 | ) | | | — | | | | 172,296 | | | | — | |
Goldman Sachs International | | | (136,935 | ) | | | — | | | | 136,935 | | | | — | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | | | (703,078 | ) | | | 533,542 | | | | 119,286 | | | | (50,250 | ) |
Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC | | | (645,114 | ) | | | 231,054 | | | | 414,060 | | | | — | * |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC | | | (144,900 | ) | | | 142,625 | | | | 2,275 | | | | — | * |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC | | | (630,957 | ) | | | 630,957 | | | | — | | | | — | * |
State Street Bank and Trust Company | | | (1,040,904 | ) | | | — | | | | 1,040,904 | | | | — | |
UBS AG | | | (192,675 | ) | | | — | | | | 192,675 | | | | — | |
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Total | | $ | (4,067,428 | ) | | $ | 1,538,178 | | | $ | 2,466,467 | | | $ | (62,783 | ) |
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Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Gross Derivative | | | | | | Derivative | | | Net Amount | |
| | Assets Subject to | | | Collateral | | | Assets/Liabilities | | | of Derivative | |
Counterparty | | Master Agreements | | | Received | | | Available for Offset | | | Assets | |
Goldman Sachs International | | $ | 22,670 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,670 | |
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Total | | $ | 22,670 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,670 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Gross Derivative | | | | | | Derivative | | | Net Amount | |
| | Liabilities Subject to | | | Collateral | | | Assets/Liabilities | | | of Derivative | |
Counterparty | | Master Agreement | | | Pledged | | | Available for Offset | | | Liabilities | |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC | | $ | (32,149 | ) | | $ | 32,149 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | * |
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Total | | $ | (32,149 | ) | | $ | 32,149 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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| * | The actual collateral received and/or pledged is more than the amount shown. |
The average derivative activity of notional amounts (forward currency contracts, futures contracts and swap contracts) and principal amounts or number of contracts (options) outstanding, based on absolute values, at each month-end, was as follows for the year ended February 29, 2024:
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| | Forward | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Currency | | | Futures | | | Options | | | Options | | | Swap | |
Fund Name | | Contracts ($) | | | Contracts ($) | | | (Principal) | | | (Contracts) | | | Contracts ($) | |
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund | | | 184,974,820 | | | | 173,006,118 | | | | 90,458,640 | | | | 1,412 | | | | 399,356,429 | |
Benchmark-Free Fund | | | 27,437,855 | | | | 47,580,689 | | | | 1,116,667 | | | | — | | | | 69,062,098 | |
Consolidated Implementation Fund | | | 957,777,806 | | | | 782,645,947 | | | | 13,112,500 | | | | 4,738 | | | | 1,499,360,947 | |
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,925,815 | |
GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
5. | Fees and other transactions with affiliates |
GMO receives a management fee for the services it provides to certain Funds. Management fees are paid monthly at the annual rate equal to the percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets set forth in the table below:
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| | Alternative Allocation Fund | | | Benchmark- Free Allocation Fund | | | Benchmark- Free Fund | | | Global Asset Allocation Fund | | | Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | Global Equity Allocation Fund | | | Implementation Fund | | | International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | International Equity Allocation Fund | | | Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund | |
Management Fee | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.65 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
In addition, each class of shares of certain Funds pays GMO directly or indirectly a shareholder service or supplemental support fee. Shareholder service fees are paid to GMO for providing client services and reporting, such as performance information, client account information, personal and electronic access to Fund information, access to analysis and explanations of Fund reports, and assistance in maintaining and correcting client-related information. Class MF shares of Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund are subject to a supplemental support fee payable to GMO for providing supplemental support services to Class MF shareholders and their investment advisers. Those supplemental support services include, without limitation, (i) providing and presenting (a) educational and explanatory information about the Fund and its asset allocation strategy as requested or directed by an investor or its investment adviser; (b) similar educational and explanatory information about the strategies of the GMO Funds in which the Fund invests; (c) information for inclusion in the quarterly or other periodic reports of the investor; (ii) responding to information requests relating to oversight functions of the investor’s board of directors in areas including pricing, compliance, and taxation; (iii) providing access to and setting up meetings with GMO’s Chief Investment Strategist and Head of GMO’s Asset Allocation Team and other investment professionals of GMO; (iv) assisting with inquiries from an investor’s investment adviser; and (v) providing such other assistance as may be requested from time to time by an investor or its agent, so long as that assistance is not primarily intended to result in the sale of Fund shares.
Shareholder service and/or supplemental support fees are paid monthly at the annual rate equal to the percentage of each applicable Class’s average daily net assets set forth in the table below:
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Fund Name | | Class II | | | Class III | | | Class IV | | | Class V | | | Class VI | | | Class MF | | | Class R6 | | | Class I | |
Alternative Allocation Fund | | | 0.22 | %* | | | 0.15 | %* | | | 0.105 | %* | | | 0.085 | %* | | | 0.055 | % | | | | | | | 0.22 | % | | | 0.22 | % |
Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | | | | | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | | | | | | | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.15 | % |
* | Class is offered but has no shareholders as of February 29, 2024. |
For certain Funds, GMO does not charge the Fund a management fee or shareholder service fee, but it receives management and/or shareholder service fees from the underlying funds in which the Fund invests. Because those fees vary from fund to fund, the levels of indirect net expenses set forth below are affected by GMO’s asset allocation decisions.
For each Fund, other than Alternative Allocation Fund, GMO has contractually agreed to reimburse the Fund for its “Specified Operating Expenses” (as defined below). For Implementation Fund, GMO has contractually agreed to reimburse the Fund for the portion of its “Specified Operating Expenses” (as defined below) that exceed 0.01% of the Funds’ average daily net assets.
GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
Subject to the exclusions noted below, “Specified Operating Expenses” means: audit expenses, fund accounting expenses, pricing service expenses, expenses of non-investment related tax services, transfer agency expenses (excluding, in the case of Class I shares, any amounts paid for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries for the benefit of Class I shareholders), expenses of non-investment related legal services provided to the Funds by or at the direction of GMO, organizational and start-up expenses, federal securities law filing expenses, printing expenses, state and federal registration fees and custody expenses. In the case of Benchmark-Free Fund, “Specified Operating Expenses” does not include the Fund’s direct custody expenses attributable to its holdings of emerging market securities.
For Alternative Allocation Fund, GMO has contractually agreed to waive its fees with respect to and/or reimburse the Fund to the extent that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses (after applying all other contractual and voluntary expense limitation arrangements in effect at the time) exceed the following amounts for each class of shares, in each case representing the average daily net assets for the indicated class of shares: 0.99% for Class II shares; 0.92% for Class III shares; 0.875% for Class IV shares; 0.855% for Class V shares; 0.825% for Class VI shares; 0.99% for Class R6 shares; and 0.99% for Class I shares (each, an “Expense Cap”). Fees and expenses of the “non-interested” Trustees and legal counsel to the “non-interested” Trustees, investment-related costs (such as brokerage commissions, interest, and acquired fund fees and expenses), payments out of assets attributable to Class I shares for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries, taxes, litigation and indemnification expenses, judgments, and other extraordinary or non-recurring expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Fund’s business (collectively, “Excluded Expenses”), are excluded from the Expense Cap. GMO is permitted to recover from the Fund, on a class-by-class basis, expenses it has borne or reimbursed pursuant to an Expense Cap (whether through reduction of its fees or otherwise) to the extent that the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses (excluding Excluded Expenses) later fall below that Expense Cap set forth above or any lower expense limit in effect when GMO seeks to recover the expenses. The Fund, however, is not obligated to pay any such amount more than three years after GMO bore or reimbursed an expense. Any such recovery will not cause the Fund to exceed the Expense Caps set forth above or any lower expense limits as is in effect at the time GMO seeks to recover expenses.
For the year ended February 29, 2024, GMO did not recoup any previously recorded waivers and/or reimbursements.
On February 29, 2024, the waivers and/or reimbursements subject to possible future recoupment are as follows:
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| | Expiring the | | Expiring the | | Expiring the |
| | year ending | | year ending | | year ending |
| | February 28, | | February 28, | | February 28, |
| | 2025 | | 2026 | | 2027 |
Alternative Allocation Fund, Class VI | | | $ | 245,810 | | | | $ | 214,691 | | | | $ | 150,748 | |
Alternative Allocation Fund, Class R6 | | | $ | 185 | | | | $ | 41 | | | | $ | 17 | |
Alternative Allocation Fund, Class I | | | $ | 264,576 | | | | $ | 466,588 | | | | $ | 461,207 | |
For each Fund, other than Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund, that pays GMO a management fee and shareholder service fee, GMO has contractually agreed to waive or reduce the Fund’s management fees and shareholder service fees to the extent necessary to offset the management fees and shareholder service fees paid to GMO that are directly or indirectly borne by the Fund or a class of shares of the Fund as a result of the Fund’s direct or indirect investments in other series of GMO Trust. Management fees and shareholder service fees will not be waived below zero.
For Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund, GMO has contractually agreed to waive or reduce the Fund’s management, shareholder service, and supplemental support fees to the extent necessary to offset the management fees and shareholder service fees paid to GMO that are directly or indirectly borne by the Fund or a class of shares of the Fund as a result of the Fund’s direct or indirect investments in other series of GMO Trust. In addition, GMO has contractually agreed to reduce the rate of the supplemental support fees charged to the Fund’s Class MF shares based on the net assets attributable to Class MF shares as of the last business day of the preceding month based on the following schedule: 0.10% on the first $6 billion of net assets, 0.05% on the next $2 billion, 0.03% on the next $2 billion, and 0.01% thereafter; provided, however, that the effective rate charged at any time will not be reduced to less than 0.06% of Class MF’s average daily net assets. The rate will be calculated before giving effect to any reduction or waiver. This reduction will continue through at least June 30, 2024, and may not be terminated prior to this date without the action or consent of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
GMO has contractually agreed to waive its fees with respect to and/or reimburse Class I shares to the extent that amounts paid by the Fund out of the net assets attributable to Class I shares for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries for the benefit of Class I assets exceed 0.10% of such Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I shares.
These contractual waivers and reimbursements will continue through at least June 30, 2024 for each Fund unless the Funds’ Board of Trustees authorizes their modification or termination or reduces the fee rates paid to GMO under the Fund’s management contract or servicing and supplemental support agreement.
Sub-Transfer Agent/Recordkeeping Payments
Class II, III, IV, V, VI, MF and R6 shares are not subject to payments to third parties for sub-transfer agent/recordkeeping and other administrative services. GMO may, on a case-by-case basis, make payments for sub-transfer agent, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries for the benefit of shareholders of these classes. Any such payments are made by GMO out of its own resources and are not an additional charge to a Fund or the holders of Class II, III, IV, V, VI, MF or Class R6 shares. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing a financial intermediary to recommend a Fund over another investment.
Class I shares are subject to payments for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries for the benefit of holders of Class I shares through an account maintained by a third-party platform or intermediary. These services are not primarily intended to result in the sale of Fund shares but instead to provide ongoing services with respect to holders of Class I shares through a third-party platform or intermediary. Because payments for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services are paid out of a Fund’s Class I assets on an ongoing basis, over time they will increase the cost of an investment in Class I shares. In addition, GMO may, on a case-by-case basis, make payments for sub-transfer agency, recordkeeping and other administrative services provided by financial intermediaries with respect to shareholders of Class I shares. Any such payments will be made by GMO out of its own resources and will not be an additional charge to a Fund or the holders of Class I shares. Any such payments will create a conflict of interest by influencing a financial intermediary to recommend a Fund over another investment.
The Funds’ portion of the fees paid by the Trust to the Trust’s independent Trustees and their legal counsel and any agents unaffiliated with GMO during the year ended February 29, 2024 is shown in the table below and is included in the Statements of Operations.
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| | Independent Trustees and |
Fund Name | | their legal counsel ($) |
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund | | | | 10,727 | |
Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | | | | 231,121 | |
Benchmark-Free Fund | | | | 62,921 | |
Global Asset Allocation Fund | | | | 19,369 | |
Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | | 3,915 | |
Global Equity Allocation Fund | | | | 36,304 | |
Consolidated Implementation Fund | | | | 204,270 | |
International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | | 13,766 | |
International Equity Allocation Fund | | | | 21,135 | |
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund | | | | 11,558 | |
Certain Funds incur fees and expenses indirectly as a shareholder in the underlying funds. For the year ended February 29, 2024, the Funds below had indirect fees and expenses greater than 0.01% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
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Fund Name | | Total Indirect Expenses |
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund | | | | 0.017 | % |
Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | | | | 0.447 | %* |
Benchmark-Free Fund | | | | 0.095 | % |
Global Asset Allocation Fund | | | | 0.678 | %* |
Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | | 0.529 | % |
Global Equity Allocation Fund | | | | 0.561 | % |
International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | | 0.620 | % |
International Equity Allocation Fund | | | | 0.668 | % |
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund | | | | 0.428 | % |
* | Includes indirect interest and dividend expense on reverse repurchase agreements and short sales, respectively, and borrowing costs for investments sold short. |
The Funds are permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to other GMO Trust funds under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Trustees. The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by a Fund from or to another GMO Trust fund complies with rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, as defined under the procedures, each transaction is effectuated at the current market price. During the year ended February 29, 2024, the Funds did not engage in these transactions.
6. | Purchases and sales of securities |
Cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term investments and including GMO U.S. Treasury Fund, if applicable, for the year ended February 29, 2024 are noted in the table below:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Purchases ($) | | Purchases ($) | | Sales ($) | | Sales ($) |
Fund Name | | U.S. Government Securities | | Investments (Non-U.S. Government Securities) | | U.S. Government Securities | | Investments (Non-U.S. Government Securities) |
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund | | | | 544,591,468 | | | | | 256,760,575 | | | | | 537,959,062 | | | | | 249,259,249 | |
Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | | | | — | | | | | 613,983,632 | | | | | — | | | | | 1,777,757,054 | |
Benchmark-Free Fund | | | | 265,602,924 | | | | | 877,959,949 | | | | | 288,406,777 | | | | | 1,012,917,832 | |
Global Asset Allocation Fund | | | | — | | | | | 55,491,819 | | | | | — | | | | | 63,705,739 | |
Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | | — | | | | | 13,737,306 | | | | | — | | | | | 17,422,203 | |
Global Equity Allocation Fund | | | | — | | | | | 227,989,407 | | | | | — | | | | | 157,572,447 | |
Consolidated Implementation Fund | | | | 1,084,952,492 | | | | | 3,248,338,740 | | | | | 1,178,058,764 | | | | | 3,580,967,833 | |
International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | | — | | | | | 66,848,715 | | | | | — | | | | | 50,990,904 | |
International Equity Allocation Fund | | | | — | | | | | 76,916,569 | | | | | — | | | | | 293,162,759 | |
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund | | | | — | | | | | 113,848,227 | | | | | 3,550,275 | | | | | 100,763,099 | |
Included in the table above are cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities for in-kind transactions, excluding short-term investments, if any, in accordance with U.S. GAAP for the year ended February 29, 2024. In-kind purchases and sales of securities, including short-term investments, if any, and net realized gains/(losses) attributed to redemption in-kind transactions, if any, are noted in the table below:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | Net realized gains/(losses) |
| | In-Kind | | In-Kind | | attributed to redemption in-kind |
Fund Name | | Purchases ($) | | Sales ($) | | transactions ($) |
Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | | | | — | | | | | 96,653,332 | | | | | 5,274,690 | |
GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
In the normal course of business the Funds enter into contracts with third-party service providers that contain a variety of representations and warranties and that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as it involves possible future claims that may or may not be made against the Funds. Based on experience, GMO is of the view that the risk of loss to the Funds in connection with the Funds’ indemnification obligations is remote; however, there can be no assurance that such obligations will not result in material liabilities that adversely affect the Funds.
8. | Principal shareholders as of February 29, 2024 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Percentage of |
| | | | outstanding shares of |
| | Number of | | the Fund held by those |
| | shareholders that held | | shareholders owning |
| | more than 10% of the | | greater than 10% of the |
| | outstanding shares of | | outstanding shares of |
Fund Name | | the Fund | | the Fund |
Alternative Allocation Fund | | | | 3 | ‡ | | | | 88.20 | % |
Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | | | | 2 | | | | | 34.21 | % |
Benchmark-Free Fund | | | | 4 | | | | | 56.53 | % |
Global Asset Allocation Fund | | | | 1 | | | | | 23.10 | % |
Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | | 1 | | | | | 99.76 | % |
Global Equity Allocation Fund | | | | 4 | | | | | 71.33 | % |
Implementation Fund | | | | 1 | ‡ | | | | 97.14 | % |
International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | | 2 | | | | | 95.97 | % |
International Equity Allocation Fund | | | | 2 | | | | | 80.16 | % |
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund | | | | 3 | | | | | 84.77 | % |
‡ | One of the shareholders is another fund of the Trust. |
The Declaration of Trust permits each Fund to issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest (without par value). Transactions in the Funds’ shares were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 64,520 | | | $ | 1,188,398 | | | | 248,004 | | | $ | 4,519,995 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 119,240 | | | | 2,188,056 | | | | 32,535 | | | | 566,438 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (383,634 | ) | | | (7,323,603 | ) | | | (4,855,485 | ) | | | (86,707,512 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (199,874 | ) | | $ | (3,947,149 | ) | | | (4,574,946 | ) | | $ | (81,621,079 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 55 | | | $ | 1,011 | | | | 296 | | | $ | 5,338 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 15 | | | | 272 | | | | 14 | | | | 239 | |
Shares repurchased | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,299 | ) | | | (22,947 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 70 | | | $ | 1,283 | | | | (989 | ) | | $ | (17,370 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,085,265 | | | $ | 19,949,455 | | | | 2,656,932 | | | $ | 47,445,755 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 181,720 | | | | 3,310,932 | | | | 40,690 | | | | 704,752 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (1,385,612 | ) | | | (25,502,050 | ) | | | (2,957,606 | ) | | | (52,585,684 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (118,627 | ) | | $ | (2,241,663 | ) | | | (259,984 | ) | | $ | (4,435,177 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 5,879,422 | | | $ | 151,887,287 | | | | 6,170,726 | | | $ | 153,112,114 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 2,300,008 | | | | 59,102,640 | | | | 1,700,038 | | | | 41,055,923 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (29,103,728 | )(a) | | | (749,129,829 | )(a) | | | (13,268,957 | ) | | | (323,224,193 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (20,924,298 | ) | | $ | (538,139,902 | ) | | | (5,398,193 | ) | | $ | (129,056,156 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class IV: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 5,759,488 | | | $ | 148,428,733 | | | | 6,932,185 | | | $ | 170,895,298 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,475,092 | | | | 37,903,543 | | | | 1,108,221 | | | | 26,763,533 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (20,442,330 | ) | | | (522,682,891 | ) | | | (14,851,062 | ) | | | (366,844,337 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (13,207,750 | ) | | $ | (336,350,615 | ) | | | (6,810,656 | ) | | $ | (169,185,506 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class MF: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 367,932 | | | $ | 9,464,051 | | | | 2,625,655 | | | $ | 65,056,569 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 2,062,846 | | | | 53,048,013 | | | | 1,413,113 | | | | 34,154,940 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (15,519,741 | ) | | | (399,253,914 | ) | | | (14,268,897 | ) | | | (347,835,107 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (13,088,963 | ) | | $ | (336,741,850 | ) | | | (10,230,129 | ) | | $ | (248,623,598 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,904,617 | | | $ | 48,537,634 | | | | 3,970,400 | | | $ | 97,481,607 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 637,926 | | | | 16,372,870 | | | | 348,177 | | | | 8,401,511 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (2,318,897 | ) | | | (59,539,649 | ) | | | (3,693,731 | ) | | | (89,437,851 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 223,646 | | | $ | 5,370,855 | | | | 624,846 | | | $ | 16,445,267 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 4,174,629 | | | $ | 107,212,168 | | | | 4,738,564 | | | $ | 116,465,587 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 514,724 | | | | 13,210,230 | | | | 304,924 | | | | 7,357,817 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (3,273,009 | ) | | | (82,818,278 | ) | | | (6,742,198 | ) | | | (163,274,941 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 1,416,344 | | | $ | 37,604,120 | | | | (1,698,710 | ) | | $ | (39,451,537 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Benchmark-Free Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,564,399 | | | $ | 27,830,000 | | | | 1,484,656 | | | $ | 24,689,894 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 3,133,596 | | | | 58,799,305 | | | | 3,920,225 | | | | 67,377,050 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (11,846,127 | ) | | | (216,488,677 | ) | | | (26,235,497 | ) | | | (470,868,019 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (7,148,132 | ) | | $ | (129,859,372 | ) | | | (20,830,616 | ) | | $ | (378,801,075 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Global Asset Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 50,198 | | | $ | 1,587,504 | | | | 473,497 | | | $ | 14,575,090 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 509,587 | | | | 16,247,374 | | | | 357,538 | | | | 10,298,498 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (421,085 | ) | | | (13,038,345 | ) | | | (8,400,721 | ) | | | (259,575,083 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 138,700 | | | $ | 4,796,533 | | | | (7,569,686 | ) | | $ | (234,701,495 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 19,949 | | | $ | 607,603 | | | | 64,764 | | | $ | 1,982,932 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 15,414 | | | | 491,139 | | | | 11,108 | | | | 319,734 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (427,083 | ) | | | (13,554,690 | ) | | | (188,328 | ) | | | (5,666,318 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (391,720 | ) | | $ | (12,455,948 | ) | | | (112,456 | ) | | $ | (3,363,652 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 28,802 | | | $ | 884,740 | | | | 466,367 | | | $ | 13,525,172 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 21,734 | | | | 693,131 | | | | 18,361 | | | | 528,965 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (120,251 | ) | | | (3,775,016 | ) | | | (420,725 | ) | | | (12,679,758 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (69,715 | ) | | $ | (2,197,145 | ) | | | 64,003 | | | $ | 1,374,379 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 698 | | | $ | 16,288 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 167,126 | | | | 3,984,713 | | | | 259,677 | | | | 5,190,290 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (366,986 | ) | | | (7,938,104 | ) | | | (739,254 | ) | | | (15,371,367 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (199,162 | ) | | $ | (3,937,103 | ) | | | (479,577 | ) | | $ | (10,181,077 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Global Equity Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 3,117,680 | | | $ | 84,074,550 | | | | 1,532,903 | | | $ | 37,757,925 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,108,141 | | | | 29,977,737 | | | | 3,990,115 | | | | 92,127,935 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (2,475,365 | ) | | | (63,568,640 | ) | | | (37,940,588 | ) | | | (937,379,548 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 1,750,456 | | | $ | 50,483,647 | | | | (32,417,570 | ) | | $ | (807,493,688 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 84,328 | | | $ | 2,234,883 | | | | 1,173,061 | | | $ | 29,466,929 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 79,836 | | | | 2,159,378 | | | | 19,127 | | | | 441,589 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (69,452 | ) | | | (1,866,872 | ) | | | (44,928 | ) | | | (1,113,582 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 94,712 | | | $ | 2,527,389 | | | | 1,147,260 | | | $ | 28,794,936 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 466,634 | | | $ | 11,725,803 | | | | 170,599 | | | $ | 4,396,674 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 31,053 | | | | 840,744 | | | | 16,381 | | | | 377,718 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (277,487 | ) | | | (7,415,256 | ) | | | (75,618 | ) | | | (1,802,725 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 220,200 | | | $ | 5,151,291 | | | | 111,362 | | | $ | 2,971,667 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | February 29, 2024 | | | February 28, 2023 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Consolidated Implementation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Core Class: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 36,427,184 | | | $ | 459,481,082 | | | | 27,254,347 | | | $ | 330,599,610 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 16,329,420 | | | | 206,158,943 | | | | 11,299,681 | | | | 132,069,652 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (106,551,914 | ) | | | (1,349,611,676 | ) | | | (107,765,470 | ) | | | (1,293,197,003 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (53,795,310 | ) | | $ | (683,971,651 | ) | | | (69,211,442 | ) | | $ | (830,527,741 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 781,534 | | | $ | 12,533,659 | | | | 2,054,507 | | | $ | 30,234,734 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 557,047 | | | | 9,114,540 | | | | 368,396 | | | | 5,246,314 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (356,267 | ) | | | (5,683,743 | ) | | | (1,541,811 | ) | | | (23,674,258 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 982,314 | | | $ | 15,964,456 | | | | 881,092 | | | $ | 11,806,790 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 38,293 | | | $ | 602,355 | | | | 28,805 | | | $ | 427,463 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 30,751 | | | | 502,850 | | | | 22,740 | | | | 323,823 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (99,569 | ) | | | (1,576,353 | ) | | | (26,596 | ) | | | (382,957 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (30,525 | ) | | $ | (471,148 | ) | | | 24,949 | | | $ | 368,329 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
International Equity Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 223,052 | | | $ | 5,950,720 | | | | 1,109,511 | | | $ | 28,343,983 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 191,364 | | | | 5,246,520 | | | | 513,528 | | | | 12,524,610 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (8,652,124 | ) | | | (225,161,716 | ) | | | (5,222,926 | ) | | | (144,440,511 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (8,237,708 | ) | | $ | (213,964,476 | ) | | | (3,599,887 | ) | | $ | (103,571,918 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class R6: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 173,197 | | | $ | 4,675,770 | | | | 318,017 | | | $ | 8,752,419 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 538,646 | | | | 14,758,050 | | | | 414,604 | | | | 10,107,910 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (849,728 | ) | | | (22,557,109 | ) | | | (898,761 | ) | | | (22,014,901 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | (137,885 | ) | | $ | (3,123,289 | ) | | | (166,140 | ) | | $ | (3,154,572 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,085,636 | | | $ | 17,070,757 | | | | 1,043,303 | | | $ | 16,819,874 | |
Shares issued to shareholders in reinvestment of distributions | | | 486,277 | | | | 8,058,120 | | | | 819,400 | | | | 12,262,878 | |
Shares repurchased | | | (760,358 | ) | | | (12,213,058 | ) | | | (2,895,646 | ) | | | (47,123,159 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 811,555 | | | $ | 12,915,819 | | | | (1,032,943 | ) | | $ | (18,040,407 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | 3,714,578 shares and $96,653,332 were redeemed in-kind. |
GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
10. | Investments in affiliated companies and other Funds of the Trust |
An affiliated company for the purposes of this disclosure is a company in which a Fund has or had direct ownership of at least 5% of the issuer’s voting securities or an investment in other funds of GMO Trust. A summary of the Funds’ transactions involving companies that are or were affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2024 is set forth below:
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Consolidated Alternative Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Class VI | | $ | 5,754,599 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,183,898 | | | $ | 83,688 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 123,020 | | | $ | 306,279 | | | $ | — | |
GMO Resources Fund, Class VI | | | — | | | | 3,875,000 | | | | — | | | | 108,555 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (565,506 | ) | | | 3,309,494 | |
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Totals | | $ | 5,754,599 | | | $ | 3,875,000 | | | $ | 6,183,898 | | | $ | 192,243 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 123,020 | | | $ | (259,227 | ) | | $ | 3,309,494 | |
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Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund, Class VI | | $ | 225,439,211 | | | $ | 13,082,786 | | | $ | 140,766,817 | (a) | | $ | 13,082,786 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (49,215,647 | ) | | $ | 57,323,263 | | | $ | 105,862,796 | |
GMO High Yield Fund, Class VI | | | 90,670,017 | | | | 2,019,636 | | | | 61,524,828 | (b) | | | 2,019,636 | | | | — | | | | (740,737 | ) | | | 4,364,683 | | | | 34,788,771 | |
GMO Implementation Fund | | | 3,734,452,836 | | | | 573,109,161 | | | | 1,349,611,676 | (c) | | | 206,158,943 | | | | — | | | | (43,177,824 | ) | | | 221,756,449 | | | | 3,136,528,946 | |
GMO Opportunistic Income Fund, Class VI | | | 263,438,935 | | | | 10,968,370 | | | | 136,853,591 | | | | 10,968,370 | | | | — | | | | (8,582,565 | ) | | | 9,511,810 | | | | 138,482,959 | |
GMO SGM Major Markets Fund, Class VI | | | 88,586,880 | | | | 14,803,679 | | | | 89,000,143 | | | | 4,505,766 | | | | 10,297,913 | | | | (23,242,048 | ) | | | 8,851,632 | | | | — | |
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Totals | | $ | 4,402,587,879 | | | $ | 613,983,632 | | | $ | 1,777,757,055 | | | $ | 236,735,501 | | | $ | 10,297,913 | | | $ | (124,958,821 | ) | | $ | 301,807,837 | | | $ | 3,415,663,472 | |
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Benchmark-Free Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund, Class VI | | $ | 83,120,284 | | | $ | 4,126,096 | | | $ | 47,400,000 | | | $ | 4,126,096 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (15,846,484 | ) | | $ | 18,834,553 | | | $ | 42,834,449 | |
GMO High Yield Fund, Class VI | | | 63,734,779 | | | | 572,597 | | | | 52,100,000 | | | | 572,597 | | | | — | | | | (1,391,925 | ) | | | 2,898,016 | | | | 13,713,467 | |
GMO Opportunistic Income Fund, Class VI | | | 68,635,629 | | | | — | | | | 18,000,000 | | | | 3,674,943 | | | | — | | | | (761,130 | ) | | | 836,482 | | | | 50,710,981 | |
GMO Resources Fund, Class VI | | | 41,081,249 | | | | 14,313,492 | | | | — | | | | 1,822,152 | | | | 791,341 | | | | — | | | | (8,796,960 | ) | | | 46,597,781 | |
GMO SGM Major Markets Fund, Class VI | | | 29,075,472 | | | | 4,858,777 | | | | 28,185,243 | | | | 1,478,857 | | | | 3,379,921 | | | | (9,315,204 | ) | | | 3,566,198 | | | | — | |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 1,230,461 | | | | 113,389,500 | | | | 113,335,480 | | | | — | * | | | — | | | | 19,908 | | | | — | | | | 1,304,389 | |
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Totals | | $ | 286,877,874 | | | $ | 137,260,462 | | | $ | 259,020,723 | | | $ | 11,674,645 | | | $ | 4,171,262 | | | $ | (27,294,835 | ) | | $ | 17,338,289 | | | $ | 155,161,067 | |
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Global Asset Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GMO Alternative Allocation Fund, Class VI | | $ | 48,411,511 | | | $ | 3,329,949 | | | $ | 7,175,000 | | | $ | 2,151,479 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (337,203 | ) | | $ | 370,258 | | | $ | 44,599,515 | |
GMO Asset Allocation Bond Fund, Class VI | | | 20,113,672 | | | | 2,779,265 | | | | 2,248,896 | | | | 1,080,919 | | | | — | | | | (295,780 | ) | | | (336,701 | ) | | | 20,011,560 | |
GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund, Class VI | | | 10,468,900 | | | | 1,141,014 | | | | 1,495,207 | | | | 1,141,015 | | | | — | | | | (843,120 | ) | | | 1,569,931 | | | | 10,841,518 | |
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GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
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Affiliate | | Value, beginning of period | | | Purchases | | | Sales Proceeds | | | Dividend Income | | | Distributions of Realized Gains | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Net Increase/ Decrease in Unrealized Appreciation/ Depreciation | | | Value, end of period | |
Global Asset Allocation Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Class VI | | $ | 23,354,081 | | | $ | 1,731,673 | | | $ | 3,689,916 | | | $ | 1,731,673 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,263,622 | ) | | $ | 4,943,565 | | | $ | 25,075,781 | |
GMO Emerging Markets Fund, Class VI | | | 25,997,689 | | | | 1,911,531 | | | | 4,855,484 | | | | 1,911,531 | | | | — | | | | (2,493,066 | ) | | | 4,705,357 | | | | 25,266,027 | |
GMO High Yield Fund, Class VI | | | 6,868,538 | | | | — | | | | 7,135,399 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (9,520 | ) | | | 276,381 | | | | — | |
GMO International Equity Fund, Class IV | | | 61,754,726 | | | | 3,435,213 | | | | 22,433,604 | | | | 3,435,213 | | | | — | | | | (1,792,890 | ) | | | 5,811,946 | | | | 46,775,391 | |
GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Class III | | | — | | | | 24,177,833 | | | | 24,209,643 | | | | 42,436 | | | | — | | | | 31,810 | | | | — | | | | — | |
GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Class IV | | | — | | | | 24,347,572 | | | | 1,351,923 | | | | 498,679 | | | | 219,069 | | | | 100,665 | | | | 1,339,011 | | | | 24,435,325 | |
GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund, Class VI | | | 13,795,046 | | | | 669,538 | | | | 2,010,240 | | | | 669,538 | | | | — | | | | (166,648 | ) | | | 2,383,572 | | | | 14,671,268 | |
GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund, Class IV | | | 40,659,884 | | | | — | | | | 620,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (159,332 | ) | | | 1,747,156 | | | | 41,627,708 | |
GMO Opportunistic Income Fund, Class VI | | | 10,403,498 | | | | 677,987 | | | | 630,000 | | | | 677,988 | | | | — | | | | (54,420 | ) | | | 30,485 | | | | 10,427,550 | |
GMO Quality Cyclicals Fund, Class VI | | | 10,368,785 | | | | 977,762 | | | | 933,241 | | | | 192,189 | | | | 785,572 | | | | 104,669 | | | | 336,582 | | | | 10,854,557 | |
GMO Quality Fund, Class VI | | | 9,574,699 | | | | 463,475 | | | | 1,699,215 | | | | 115,582 | | | | 347,892 | | | | 230,816 | | | | 2,583,098 | | | | 11,152,873 | |
GMO Resources Fund, Class VI | | | — | | | | 7,203,525 | | | | — | | | | 203,524 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (813,928 | ) | | | 6,389,597 | |
GMO Small Cap Quality Fund, Class VI | | | 10,654,800 | | | | 1,330,868 | | | | 2,122,750 | | | | 32,079 | | | | 1,298,788 | | | | 320,199 | | | | 808,632 | | | | 10,991,749 | |
GMO U.S. Equity Fund, Class VI | | | 16,671,178 | | | | 2,147,709 | | | | 2,086,481 | | | | 252,545 | | | | 1,895,163 | | | | (410,137 | ) | | | 2,170,463 | | | | 18,492,732 | |
GMO U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund, Class VI | | | 23,008,064 | | | | 1,296,892 | | | | 1,095,595 | | | | 552,213 | | | | 744,678 | | | | 70,361 | | | | 2,139,483 | | | | 25,419,205 | |
GMO U.S. Small Cap Value Fund, Class VI | | | 7,061,808 | | | | 143,978 | | | | 781,372 | | | | 143,978 | | | | — | | | | (333,203 | ) | | | 1,107,328 | | | | 7,198,539 | |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 8,036 | | | | 1,355,862 | | | | 761,600 | | | | 5,633 | | | | — | | | | 19 | | | | (3 | ) | | | 602,314 | |
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Totals | | $ | 339,174,915 | | | $ | 79,121,646 | | | $ | 87,335,566 | | | $ | 14,838,214 | | | $ | 5,291,162 | | | $ | (7,300,402 | ) | | $ | 31,172,616 | | | $ | 354,833,209 | |
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Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Class VI | | $ | 5,208,340 | | | $ | 334,353 | | | $ | 1,209,606 | | | $ | 334,353 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (545,904 | ) | | $ | 1,247,956 | | | $ | 5,035,139 | |
GMO International Equity Fund, Class IV | | | 26,045,425 | | | | 1,420,825 | | | | 10,236,743 | | | | 1,392,002 | | | | — | | | | 1,039,656 | | | | 514,621 | | | | 18,783,784 | |
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GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
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Affiliate | | Value, beginning of period | | | Purchases | | | Sales Proceeds | | | Dividend Income | | | Distributions of Realized Gains | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Net Increase/ Decrease in Unrealized Appreciation/ Depreciation | | | Value, end of period | |
Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Class III | | $ | — | | | $ | 6,913,729 | | | $ | 6,913,729 | | | $ | 13,729 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Class IV | | | — | | | | 7,107,790 | | | | 776,908 | | | | 129,818 | | | | 57,029 | | | | (15,490 | ) | | | 396,174 | | | | 6,711,566 | |
GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund, Class VI | | | 2,653,243 | | | | 124,178 | | | | 412,376 | | | | 124,178 | | | | — | | | | (50,124 | ) | | | 458,061 | | | | 2,772,982 | |
GMO Quality Cyclicals Fund, Class VI | | | 3,852,762 | | | | 347,857 | | | | 717,031 | | | | 65,008 | | | | 276,652 | | | | 17,157 | | | | 68,454 | | | | 3,569,199 | |
GMO Quality Fund, Class VI | | | 9,468,743 | | | | 427,281 | | | | 1,567,755 | | | | 108,178 | | | | 319,102 | | | | 170,275 | | | | 2,484,323 | | | | 10,982,867 | |
GMO Resources Fund, Class VI | | | — | | | | 2,221,596 | | | | 199,554 | | | | 56,596 | | | | — | | | | (18,893 | ) | | | (226,336 | ) | | | 1,776,813 | |
GMO Small Cap Quality Fund, Class VI | | | 3,836,577 | | | | 443,529 | | | | 1,030,818 | | | | 10,103 | | | | 414,520 | | | | 115,605 | | | | 228,742 | | | | 3,593,635 | |
GMO U.S. Equity Fund, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | | 4,067,439 | | | | 500,405 | | | | 500,251 | | | | 57,177 | | | | 443,228 | | | | (103,559 | ) | | | 480,365 | | | | 4,444,399 | |
GMO U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund, Class VI | | | 10,040,826 | | | | 676,657 | | | | 771,160 | | | | 227,619 | | | | 313,542 | | | | (49,660 | ) | | | 909,175 | | | | 10,805,838 | |
GMO U.S. Small Cap Value Fund, Class VI | | | 1,811,524 | | | | 132,834 | | | | — | | | | 38,863 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 216,912 | | | | 2,161,270 | |
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Totals | | $ | 66,984,879 | | | $ | 20,651,034 | | | $ | 24,335,931 | | | $ | 2,557,624 | | | $ | 1,824,073 | | | $ | 559,063 | | | $ | 6,778,447 | | | $ | 70,637,492 | |
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Global Equity Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Class VI | | $ | 57,572,405 | | | $ | 15,737,437 | | | $ | 9,449,941 | | | $ | 4,729,662 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,684,952 | ) | | $ | 13,089,487 | | | $ | 73,264,436 | |
GMO Emerging Markets Fund, Class VI | | | 66,864,262 | | | | 21,080,816 | | | | 13,355,822 | | | | 5,470,885 | | | | — | | | | (7,452,717 | ) | | | 13,941,373 | | | | 81,077,912 | |
GMO International Equity Fund, Class IV | | | 193,720,044 | | | | 30,649,592 | | | | 90,596,143 | | | | 9,631,102 | | | | — | | | | (9,779,933 | ) | | | 22,621,275 | | | | 146,614,835 | |
GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Class III | | | — | | | | 61,305,324 | | | | 61,390,545 | | | | 120,785 | | | | — | | | | 85,221 | | | | — | | | | — | |
GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Class IV | | | — | | | | 71,091,934 | | | | 3,356,752 | | | | 1,245,401 | | | | 547,102 | | | | 115,245 | | | | 4,036,407 | | | | 71,886,834 | |
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GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
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Affiliate | | Value, beginning of period | | | Purchases | | | Sales Proceeds | | | Dividend Income | | | Distributions of Realized Gains | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Net Increase/ Decrease in Unrealized Appreciation/ Depreciation | | | Value, end of period | |
Global Equity Allocation Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund, Class VI | | $ | 23,544,917 | | | $ | 5,434,214 | | | $ | 3,593,625 | | | $ | 1,161,514 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (368,951 | ) | | $ | 4,406,148 | | | $ | 29,422,703 | |
GMO Quality Cyclicals Fund, Class VI | | | 28,770,184 | | | | 7,377,740 | | | | 948,356 | | | | 564,946 | | | | 2,283,386 | | | | 83,011 | | | | 1,491,525 | | | | 36,774,104 | |
GMO Quality Fund, Class VI | | | 71,537,500 | | | | 14,293,060 | | | | 17,075,508 | | | | 799,851 | | | | 2,372,224 | | | | 1,460,330 | | | | 19,760,000 | | | | 89,975,382 | |
GMO Resources Fund, Class VI | | | — | | | | 23,954,310 | | | | 1,662,020 | | | | 650,223 | | | | — | | | | (17,780 | ) | | | (2,136,348 | ) | | | 20,138,162 | |
GMO Small Cap Quality Fund, Class VI | | | 29,750,989 | | | | 8,654,385 | | | | 4,804,250 | | | | 91,346 | | | | 3,705,588 | | | | 779,765 | | | | 2,954,106 | | | | 37,334,995 | |
GMO U.S. Equity Fund, Class VI | | | 29,699,442 | | | | 7,725,925 | | | | 3,363,214 | | | | 438,568 | | | | 3,337,357 | | | | (759,756 | ) | | | 4,307,767 | | | | 37,610,164 | |
GMO U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund, Class VI | | | 70,821,461 | | | | 16,681,646 | | | | 6,255,530 | | | | 1,682,820 | | | | 2,298,157 | | | | 198,735 | | | | 7,464,950 | | | | 88,911,262 | |
GMO U.S. Small Cap Value Fund, Class VI | | | 17,102,735 | | | | 3,763,603 | | | | 1,481,320 | | | | 377,131 | | | | — | | | | (82,065 | ) | | | 2,336,059 | | | | 21,639,012 | |
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Totals | | $ | 589,383,939 | | | $ | 287,749,986 | | | $ | 217,333,026 | | | $ | 26,964,234 | | | $ | 14,543,814 | | | $ | (19,423,847 | ) | | $ | 94,272,749 | | | $ | 734,649,801 | |
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Consolidated Implementation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | $ | 1,119,668 | | | $ | 225,802,099 | | | $ | 223,659,731 | | | $ | — | * | | $ | — | | | $ | 37,240 | | | $ | 2,210 | | | $ | 3,301,486 | |
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International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Class VI | | $ | 18,016,158 | | | $ | 2,261,618 | | | $ | 2,092,416 | (a) | | $ | 1,401,783 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (704,485 | ) | | $ | 3,676,706 | | | $ | 21,157,581 | |
GMO International Equity Fund, Class IV | | | 199,942,022 | | | | 17,621,125 | | | | 47,335,598 | (b) | | | 13,328,127 | | | | — | | | | (2,442,163 | ) | | | 17,816,912 | | | | 185,602,298 | |
GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Class III | | | — | | | | 42,961,458 | | | | 42,961,538 | (c) | | | 70,726 | | | | — | | | | 80 | | | | — | | | | — | |
GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Class IV | | | — | | | | 46,480,441 | | | | 1,186,419 | | | | 908,960 | | | | 399,305 | | | | 92,080 | | | | 2,471,990 | | | | 47,858,092 | |
GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund, Class VI | | | 9,172,729 | | | | 467,612 | | | | 358,471 | | | | 467,612 | | | | — | | | | (39,286 | ) | | | 1,562,541 | | | | 10,805,125 | |
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Totals | | $ | 227,130,909 | | | $ | 109,792,254 | | | $ | 93,934,442 | | | $ | 16,177,208 | | | $ | 399,305 | | | $ | (3,093,774 | ) | | $ | 25,528,149 | | | $ | 265,423,096 | |
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International Equity Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Class VI | | $ | 39,608,956 | | | $ | 2,098,079 | | | $ | 21,340,897 | | | $ | 1,702,731 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,932,029 | ) | | $ | 10,838,423 | | | $ | 24,272,532 | |
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GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
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Affiliate | | Value, beginning of period | | | Purchases | | | Sales Proceeds | | | Dividend Income | | | Distributions of Realized Gains | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Net Increase/ Decrease in Unrealized Appreciation/ Depreciation | | | Value, end of period | |
International Equity Allocation Fund (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GMO Emerging Markets Fund, Class VI | | $ | 140,917,055 | | | $ | 11,876,248 | | | $ | 70,446,834 | | | $ | 7,611,987 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (24,339,085 | ) | | $ | 31,924,216 | | | $ | 89,931,600 | |
GMO International Equity Fund, Class IV | | | 291,592,810 | | | | 15,449,181 | | | | 178,785,572 | | | | 10,848,194 | | | | — | | | | 6,390,042 | | | | 7,787,720 | | | | 142,434,181 | |
GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Class III | | | — | | | | 44,242,765 | | | | 44,288,140 | | | | 82,765 | | | | — | | | | 45,375 | | | | — | | | | — | |
GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Class IV | | | — | | | | 45,246,967 | | | | 10,878,792 | | | | 693,110 | | | | 304,482 | | | | 58,048 | | | | 1,926,963 | | | | 36,353,186 | |
GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund, Class VI | | | 19,689,572 | | | | 1,254,508 | | | | 10,673,703 | | | | 583,657 | | | | — | | | | (756,507 | ) | | | 2,860,848 | | | | 12,374,718 | |
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Totals | | $ | 491,808,393 | | | $ | 120,167,748 | | | $ | 336,413,938 | | | $ | 21,522,444 | | | $ | 304,482 | | | $ | (25,534,156 | ) | | $ | 55,338,170 | | | $ | 305,366,217 | |
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Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GMO Asset Allocation Bond Fund, Class VI | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,660,129 | | | $ | 445,000 | | | $ | 390,129 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 29,076 | | | $ | 763,092 | | | $ | 13,007,297 | |
GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund, Class VI | | | 6,386,651 | | | | 1,749,569 | | | | — | | | | 799,569 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 540,263 | | | | 8,676,483 | |
GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund, Class VI | | | 16,871,485 | | | | 1,221,308 | | | | 2,815,000 | | | | 1,221,308 | | | | — | | | | (920,416 | ) | | | 3,606,068 | | | | 17,963,445 | |
GMO Emerging Markets Fund, Class VI | | | 16,668,100 | | | | 1,172,667 | | | | 3,205,000 | | | | 1,172,666 | | | | — | | | | (1,225,160 | ) | | | 2,591,664 | | | | 16,002,271 | |
GMO High Yield Fund, Class VI | | | — | | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,105,758 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 105,758 | | | | — | | | | — | |
GMO International Equity Fund, Class IV | | | 24,591,450 | | | | 7,230,450 | | | | 2,315,000 | | | | 2,124,693 | | | | — | | | | 206,104 | | | | 1,975,546 | | | | 31,688,550 | |
GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Class III | | | — | | | | 17,242,935 | | | | 17,316,106 | | | | 42,935 | | | | — | | | | 73,171 | | | | — | | | | — | |
GMO International Opportunistic Value Fund (formerly GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund), Class IV | | | — | | | | 16,819,287 | | | | — | | | | 349,602 | | | | 153,579 | | | | — | | | | 1,255,027 | | | | 18,074,314 | |
GMO-Usonian Japan Value Creation Fund, Class VI | | | 10,075,534 | | | | 464,199 | | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 464,199 | | | | — | | | | 75,821 | | | | 1,479,666 | | | | 10,795,220 | |
GMO Multi-Sector Fixed Income Fund, Class IV | | | 10,765,156 | | | | 8,200,000 | | | | 12,270,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,222,056 | ) | | | 1,161,366 | | | | 6,634,466 | |
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GMO Trust Funds
Notes to Financial Statements — (Continued)
February 29, 2024
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Affiliate | | Value, beginning of period | | | Purchases | | | Sales Proceeds | | | Dividend Income | | | Distributions of Realized Gains | | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Net Increase/ Decrease in Unrealized Appreciation/ Depreciation | | | Value, end of period | |
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund (continued) | | | | | |
GMO Quality Fund, Class VI | | $ | 7,408,770 | | | $ | 333,465 | | | $ | 1,200,000 | | | $ | 82,509 | | | $ | 250,955 | | | $ | 154,494 | | | $ | 1,940,635 | | | $ | 8,637,364 | |
GMO Resources Fund, Class VI | | | — | | | | 5,145,374 | | | | — | | | | 145,374 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (581,377 | ) | | | 4,563,997 | |
GMO Small Cap Quality Fund, Class VI | | | 7,332,851 | | | | 932,103 | | | | 730,000 | | | | 22,436 | | | | 909,668 | | | | 111,880 | | | | 694,794 | | | | 8,341,628 | |
GMO U.S. Equity Fund, Class VI | | | 9,770,751 | | | | 1,226,344 | | | | 955,000 | | | | 141,676 | | | | 1,084,667 | | | | (104,521 | ) | | | 1,162,623 | | | | 11,100,197 | |
GMO U.S. Opportunistic Value Fund, Class VI | | | 16,800,764 | | | | 947,006 | | | | 1,035,000 | | | | 403,233 | | | | 543,773 | | | | 78,438 | | | | 1,540,860 | | | | 18,332,068 | |
GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | | | 4,095,276 | | | | 10,175,530 | | | | 11,000,000 | | | | 175,531 | | | | — | | | | (23,929 | ) | | | 30,178 | | | | 3,277,055 | |
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Totals | | $ | 130,766,788 | | | $ | 90,520,366 | | | $ | 59,691,864 | | | $ | 7,535,860 | | | $ | 2,942,642 | | | $ | (2,661,340 | ) | | $ | 18,160,405 | | | $ | 177,094,355 | |
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* | Excludes income from investment of cash collateral from securities lending in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund. Income (net of fee rebates paid to the borrower and fees paid to the lending agent) from investment of cash collateral from securities lending in GMO U.S. Treasury Fund was $79,933 and $169,925 in Benchmark-Free Fund and Consolidated Implementation Fund, respectively, during the year. |
(a) | $3,116,817 was redeemed in-kind. |
(b) | $1,024,828 was redeemed in-kind. |
(c) | $92,511,687 was redeemed in-kind. |
Subsequent to February 29, 2024, GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund and GMO Implementation Fund received redemption requests in the amount of $892,772,634 and $807,615,336, respectively.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of GMO Trust and Shareholders of GMO Alternative Allocation Fund, GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund, GMO Benchmark-Free Fund, GMO Global Asset Allocation Fund, GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund, GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund, GMO Implementation Fund, GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund, GMO International Equity Allocation Fund, and GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund
Opinions on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of each of the funds listed in the table below (eleven of the funds constituting GMO Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of February 29, 2024, the related statements of operations, of changes in net assets and of cash flows for each of the periods indicated in the table below, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of February 29, 2024, and the results of each of their operations, the changes in each of their net assets and of each of their cash flows for the periods indicated in the table below, and each of the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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(1) GMO Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund, GMO Global Asset Allocation Fund, GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund, GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund, GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund, GMO International Equity Allocation Fund |
(2) GMO Benchmark-Free Fund, GMO Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund |
(3) GMO Alternative Allocation Fund, GMO Implementation Fund |
(1) Statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, as of February 29, 2024, the related statement of operations for the year ended February 29, 2024, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended February 29, 2024, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein. |
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(2) Statement of asset and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, as of February 29, 2024, the related statement of operations and of cash flows for the year ended February 29, 2024, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended February 29, 2024, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein. |
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(3) Consolidated statement of asset and liabilities, including the consolidated schedule of investments, as of February 29, 2024, the related consolidated statement of operations and of cash flows for the year ended February 29, 2024, the consolidated statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended February 29, 2024, and the consolidated financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein. |
Basis for Opinions
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - (Continued)
Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of February 29, 2024 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, MA
April 25, 2024
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in the GMO mutual funds complex since 1985.
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GMO Trust Funds
Fund Expenses
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
Expense Examples: The following information is in relation to expenses for the six month period ended February 29, 2024.
As a shareholder of the Funds, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including direct and/or indirect management fees, direct and/or indirect shareholder services fees, and supplemental support fees to Class MF and other Fund expenses. This example is 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, September 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024.
Actual Expenses
This section of the table for each class below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, a $10,000,000 account value divided by $1,000 = 10,000), then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
This section of the table for each class below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds with other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs. Therefore, this section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Alternative Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class VI | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,030.70 | | | $ | 8.53 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,016.46 | | | $ | 8.47 | | | | 1.69 | % |
Class R6 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,029.90 | | | $ | 9.34 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.66 | | | $ | 9.27 | | | | 1.85 | % |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,028.70 | | | $ | 9.99 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,015.02 | | | $ | 9.92 | | | | 1.98 | % |
Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,065.90 | | | $ | 4.26 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.74 | | | $ | 4.17 | | | | 0.83 | % |
Class IV | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,066.80 | | | $ | 4.01 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.99 | | | $ | 3.92 | | | | 0.78 | % |
Class MF | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,066.70 | | | $ | 4.01 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.99 | | | $ | 3.92 | | | | 0.78 | % |
Class R6 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,066.60 | | | $ | 4.26 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.74 | | | $ | 4.17 | | | | 0.83 | % |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,065.90 | | | $ | 4.78 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.24 | | | $ | 4.67 | | | | 0.93 | % |
Benchmark-Free Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,077.50 | | | $ | 2.43 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.53 | | | $ | 2.36 | | | | 0.47 | % |
Global Asset Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,080.30 | | | $ | 3.10 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.88 | | | $ | 3.02 | | | | 0.60 | % |
Class R6 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,080.40 | | | $ | 3.10 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.88 | | | $ | 3.02 | | | | 0.60 | % |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,079.60 | | | $ | 3.62 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.38 | | | $ | 3.52 | | | | 0.70 | % |
Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,103.50 | | | $ | 3.56 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.48 | | | $ | 3.42 | | | | 0.68 | % |
Global Equity Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,108.40 | | | $ | 2.99 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.03 | | | $ | 2.87 | | | | 0.57 | % |
Class R6 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,108.40 | | | $ | 2.99 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,022.03 | | | $ | 2.87 | | | | 0.57 | % |
Class I | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,108.10 | | | $ | 3.51 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,021.53 | | | $ | 3.37 | | | | 0.67 | % |
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GMO Trust Funds
Fund Expenses — (Continued)
February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
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| | Beginning Account Value September 1, 2023 | | | Ending Account Value February 29, 2024 | | | Expenses Paid During the Period* | | | Beginning Account Value September 1, 2023 | | | Ending Account Value February 29, 2024 | | | Expenses Paid During the Period* | | | Annualized Expense Ratio | |
Implementation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Core Class | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,071.10 | | | $ | 1.91 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,023.02 | | | $ | 1.86 | | | | 0.37 | % |
International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,094.80 | | | $ | 5.00 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.09 | | | $ | 4.82 | | | | 0.96 | % |
Class R6 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,094.10 | | | $ | 5.00 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.09 | | | $ | 4.82 | | | | 0.96 | % |
International Equity Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,110.80 | | | $ | 4.67 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.44 | | | $ | 4.47 | | | | 0.89 | % |
Class R6 | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,110.40 | | | $ | 4.67 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.44 | | | $ | 4.47 | | | | 0.89 | % |
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class III | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,089.70 | | | $ | 4.68 | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.39 | | | $ | 4.52 | | | | 0.90 | % |
* | Expenses are calculated using each class’s annualized net expense ratio (including indirect expenses incurred) for the six months ended February 29, 2024, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 182 days in the period, divided by 366 days in the year. |
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GMO Trust Funds
Tax Information for the Tax Year Ended February 29, 2024 (Unaudited)
The following information is being provided in order to meet reporting requirements set forth by the Code and/or to meet state-specific requirements. Shareholders should consult their tax advisors.
With respect to distributions paid, the Funds designate the following amounts (or, if subsequently determined to be different, the maximum amount allowable) for the fiscal year-ended February 29, 2024:
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Fund Name | | Dividend Received Deduction (corporate shareholders)(1) | | | Qualified Dividend Income (non-corporate shareholders)(1) | | | U.S. Government Obligation Income(1)(2) | | | Interest- Related Dividend Income ($)(3) | | | Short-Term Capital Gain Dividends ($)(3) | | | Long-Term Capital Gain Distributions ($) | | | Foreign Taxes Paid ($)(4) | | | Foreign Source Income ($)(4) | | | Section 199A Dividend Income (non-corporate shareholders) ($)(5) | |
Alternative Allocation Fund | | | 9.74 | % | | | 30.75 | % | | | 31.04 | % | | | 3,236,606 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 19,736 | |
Benchmark-Free Allocation Fund | | | 7.51 | % | | | 43.81 | % | | | 21.35 | % | | | 48,752,141 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,645,276 | | | | 108,401,362 | | | | 69,720 | |
Benchmark-Free Fund | | | 7.66 | % | | | 44.24 | % | | | 16.28 | % | | | 12,921,723 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Global Asset Allocation Fund | | | 7.59 | % | | | 36.11 | % | | | 4.82 | % | | | 2,059,589 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 754,232 | | | | 7,489,290 | | | | 12,390 | |
Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | 11.62 | % | | | 45.58 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 144,503 | | | | 1,569,055 | | | | 2,017 | |
Global Equity Allocation Fund | | | 9.81 | % | | | 45.31 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,050,434 | | | | 20,478,283 | | | | 20,098 | |
Implementation Fund | | | 7.74 | % | | | 45.17 | % | | | 20.41 | % | | | 46,439,616 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,645,276 | | | | 108,401,362 | | | | 69,720 | |
International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | | | — | | | | 65.82 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 955,478 | | | | 11,680,161 | | | | — | |
International Equity Allocation Fund | | | — | | | | 57.05 | % | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,665,125 | | | | 18,650,519 | | | | — | |
Strategic Opportunities Allocation Fund | | | 8.92 | % | | | 44.91 | % | | | 4.71 | % | | | 2,389,747 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 654,902 | | | | 6,025,877 | | | | — | |
(1) | Presented as a percentage of net investment income and short-term capital gain distributions paid, if any. |
(2) | All or a portion of these amounts may be exempt from taxation at the state level. |
(3) | These amounts are generally exempt from U.S. withholding taxes for non-U.S. shareholders, provided certain conditions are satisfied by both the Funds and the Funds’ shareholders. If applicable, interest-related dividend amounts may include short-term capital gain distributions received from underlying funds. |
(4) | The Funds expect to elect to treat foreign taxes attributed to foreign source income from certain of its investments, as if incurred directly by the Funds’ shareholders. All amounts presented above are based upon net investment income earned. |
(5) | The Fund hereby designates the above qualified business incomes under Section 199A of the Code. |
In early 2025, the Funds will notify applicable shareholders of amounts for use in preparing 2024 U.S. federal income tax forms.
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Trustees and Officers (Unaudited)
The following tables present information regarding each Trustee and officer of the Trust as of February 29, 2024. Each Trustee’s and officer’s year of birth (“YOB”) is set forth after his or her name. Unless otherwise noted, (i) each Trustee and officer has engaged in the principal occupation(s) noted in the table for at least the most recent five years, although not necessarily in the same capacity, and (ii) the address of each Trustee and officer is c/o GMO Trust, 53 State Street, Suite 3300, Boston, MA 02109. Each Trustee serves in office until the earlier of (a) the election and qualification of a successor at the next meeting of shareholders called to elect Trustees or (b) the Trustee dies, resigns, or is removed as provided in the Trust’s governing documents. Each of the Trustees of the Trust, other than Ms. Santoro, is not an “interested person” of the Trust, as such term is used in the 1940 Act (each, an “Independent Trustee”). Because the Funds do not hold annual meetings of shareholders, each Trustee will hold office for an indeterminate period. Each officer serves in office until his or her successor is elected and determined to be qualified to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the office, or until the officer resigns or is removed from office.
Independent Trustees
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen | | Other Directorships Held in the Past Five Years |
Donald W. Glazer YOB: 1944 | | Chairman of the Board of Trustees | | Chairman of the Board of Trustees since March 2005; Lead Independent Trustee (September 2004 – March 2005); Trustee since December 2000. | | Consultant –Law and Business; Author of Legal Treatises. | | 31 | | Director, BeiGene Ltd. (biotech). |
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Peter Tufano YOB: 1957 | | Trustee | | Since December 2008. | | Peter Moores Professor of Finance (July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2022) and Peter Moores Dean and Professor of Finance (July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2021) University of Oxford, Said Business School; Baker Foundation Professor, Harvard Business School (since July 1, 2022). | | 31 | | None |
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Paul Braverman YOB: 1949 | | Trustee | | Since March 2010. | | Retired | | 31 | | Trustee of HIMCO Variable Insurance Trust (27 Portfolios) (April 2014 – April 2019). |
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Interested Trustee and Officer
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen | | Other Directorships Held in the Past Five Years |
Dina Santoro1 YOB: 1973 | | Trustee; President of the Trust | | Trustee and President since February 2023. | | Chief Operating Officer, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (February 2023 – Present); President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, Voya Investments, LLC, Voya Capital, LLC, and Voya Funds Services, LLC (September 2022 – December 2022); Director and Senior Vice President, Voya Investments Distributor, LLC (April 2018 – December 2022); Chief Operating Officer, Voya Investment Management (January 2022 – December 2022); Senior Managing Director, Head of Product and Marketing Strategy, Voya Investment Management (September 2017-December 2022). Formerly, President and Director, Voya Investments, LLC and Voya Capital, LLC (March 2018- September 2022); Director, Voya Funds Services, LLC (March 2018- September 2022). | | 31 | | Voya Separate Portfolios Trust (July 2018 – December 2022). |
1 | Ms. Santoro is an “interested person” of the Trust, as such term is used in the 1940 Act (as “Interested Trustee”), by virtue of her positions with the Trust and GMO indicated in the table above. |
Officers
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years* |
Dina Santoro YOB: 1973 | | Trustee; President of the Trust | | Trustee and President since February 2023. | | Chief Operating Officer, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (February 2023 – Present); President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director, Voya Investments, LLC, Voya Capital, LLC, and Voya Funds Services, LLC (September 2022 – December 2022); Director and Senior Vice President, Voya Investments Distributor, LLC (April 2018 – December 2022); Chief Operating Officer, Voya Investment Management (January 2022 – December 2022); Senior Managing Director, Head of Product and Marketing Strategy, Voya Investment Management (September 2017 - December 2022). Formerly, President and Director, Voya Investments, LLC and Voya Capital, LLC (March 2018 - September 2022); Director, Voya Funds Services, LLC (March 2018 - September 2022). |
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Tara Pari YOB: 1976 | | Chief Executive Officer | | Chief Executive Officer since November 2020. | | Head of Fund Reporting, Risk and Controls and Proxy Voting (October 2021 - present), Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC; Risk and Controls, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (September 2004 – November 2020); Head of Fund Reporting and Risk and Controls, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (November 2020 – present). |
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Name and Year of Birth | | Position(s) Held with the Trust | | Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years* |
Betty Maganzini YOB: 1972 | | Treasurer, Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Financial Officer | | Treasurer, Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Financial Officer since September 2018; Assistant Treasurer, September 2013 – September 2018. | | Fund Administrator, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (July 2010 – present). |
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Susan Saw YOB: 1981 | | Assistant Treasurer | | Since September 2019. | | Fund Administrator, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (March 2011 – present). |
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John L. Nasrah YOB: 1977 | | Assistant Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer | | Since March 2007. | | Head of Tax, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (November 2020 - present); Head of Fund Tax, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (2018 - 2020). |
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Cathy Tao YOB: 1974 | | Assistant Treasurer | | Since September 2016. | | Fund Administrator, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (October 2007 – present). |
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Devin Kelly YOB: 1984 | | Assistant Treasurer | | Since June 2020. | | Fund Administrator, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (October 2012 – present). |
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Brian Kadehjian YOB: 1974 | | Assistant Treasurer and Treasury Officer | | Assistant Treasurer since February 2015; Treasury Officer since September 2013. | | Treasury and Payables Manager, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (November 2020 – present); Fund Administrator, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (April 2002 – November 2020). |
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Douglas Y. Charton YOB: 1982 | | Chief Legal Officer, Vice President-Law and Clerk | | Since August 2015. | | Legal Counsel, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (July 2015 – present). |
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Megan Bunting YOB: 1978 | | Vice President and Assistant Clerk | | Since September 2013. | | Legal Counsel, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (September 2006 – present). |
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Kevin O’Brien YOB: 1985 | | Vice President and Assistant Clerk | | Since March 2016. | | Legal Counsel, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (February 2015 – present). |
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Gregory L. Pottle YOB: 1971 | | Chief Compliance Officer | | Chief Compliance Officer since May 2015; Vice President and Assistant Clerk, November 2006 – November 2015. | | Chief Compliance Officer, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (May 2015 – present). |
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Kelly Butler YOB: 1974 | | Anti-Money Laundering Officer | | Since March 2020. | | Compliance Manager (March 2016 – present); Compliance Specialist, Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (November 2007 – March 2016). |
* | Each officer of the Trust may also serve as an officer and/or director of certain pooled investment vehicles of which GMO or an affiliate of GMO serves as the investment adviser. |
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Item 2. Code of Ethics.
As of February 29, 2024, the registrant has adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Code of Ethics”). During the year ended February 29, 2024 there were no substantive amendments to a provision of the Code of Ethics nor were there any waivers granted from a provision of the Code of Ethics. A copy of the Code of Ethics is filed with this Form N-CSR under item 12 (a).
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that the registrant does not have an “audit committee financial expert” (as such term has been defined in Form N-CSR) serving on its audit committee. The registrant’s Board believes that, although none of its members individually meets all required elements of the definition of an “audit committee financial expert”, the members of the registrant’s audit committee collectively possess the knowledge and experience necessary to execute all of the audit committee’s functions, duties and powers.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services. *
| (a) | AUDIT FEES: The aggregate fees billed to the registrant for professional services rendered by its independent auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements for 2024 and 2023 were $1,558,243 and $1,632,394, respectively. |
| (b) | AUDIT-RELATED FEES: The aggregate fees billed to the registrant in 2024 and 2023 for engagements for audit-related services rendered by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP that related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds were $30,420 and $28,518, respectively. The aggregate fees billed in 2024 and 2023 to the registrant’s Investment Advisor, and any entity controlling, controlled, or under common control with the Advisor that provides ongoing services to the Funds (each, a “Service Affiliate”) for engagements for audit-related services rendered by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP that related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds were $402,790 and $423,269, respectively. |
| (c) | TAX FEES: The aggregate fees billed to the registrant in 2024 and 2023 for professional services rendered by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning, including the preparation of Form 1120 RIC, Form 8613 and review of excise tax distribution calculations, were $883,302 and $741,910, respectively. The aggregate fees billed in 2024 and 2023 to the registrant’s Service Affiliates for engagements for tax services rendered by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP that related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds were $0 and $0, respectively. |
| (d) | ALL OTHER FEES: No such fees were billed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to the registrant or to the registrant’s Service Affiliates that related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds in 2024 and 2023. |
| (e) | (1) The Audit Committee has adopted an Audit and Non-Audit Services Pre-Approval Policy (the “Policy”), which sets forth the procedures and the conditions pursuant to which services to be performed by the independent auditor are to be preapproved. Under the Policy, the Audit Committee pre-approves, on an annual basis, the following services: (1) the engagement, scope and terms of the annual audit; (2) certain audit-related services; (3) certain tax services that the Committee believes would not impair, and are consistent with the SEC’s rules on auditor independence; and (4) certain permissible non-audit services that the Committee believes are routine and recurring services and that would not impair, and are consistent with the SEC’s rules on auditor independence, subject to certain limitations on the projected fees associated with each service. All other types of services not included on the schedule to the policy, or for which the projected fees exceed those provided in the schedule, require the specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee or the Chairperson of the Committee (if timing necessitates that preapproval is required before the Committee’s next regularly scheduled meeting) if they are to be provided by the independent auditor. |
| (g) | NON-AUDIT FEES: The aggregate fees billed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP in 2024 and 2023 for non-audit services rendered to the registrant and the registrant’s Service Affiliates were $1,351,512 and $1,228,697, respectively. For the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, this amount reflects the amounts disclosed above in Item 4(b), (c), (d), plus $35,000 in fees billed to the Funds’ Service Affiliates for non-audit services that did not relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds. For the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023, this amount reflects the amounts disclosed above in Item 4(b),(c),(d), plus $35,000 in fees billed to the Funds’ Service Affiliates for non-audit services that did not relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds. |
| (h) | The registrant’s Audit Committee has considered whether the provision of non-audit services by the registrant’s independent registered public accounting firm to the registrant’s Investment Advisor, and any entity controlling, controlled, or under common control with the Advisor that provided ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved by the Committee (because such services did not relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant) was compatible with maintaining the independence of the independent registered public accounting firm. |
* | Includes information regarding all series of GMO Trust. |
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable to this registrant.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.
The complete schedule of investments for each series of the registrant is included as part of the annual reports to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to this registrant.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to this registrant.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable to this registrant.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
There were 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 Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, based on their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) that the design and operation of such procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms. |
| (b) | There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) 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 this registrant.
Item 13. Exhibits.
(a)(1) Code of Ethics described in Item 2 is attached hereto as EX-99.CODEETH.
(a)(2) Certifications by the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are attached hereto as EX-99.CERT.
(a)(3) Not applicable to this registrant.
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.
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(Registrant) | | GMO Trust | | |
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By (Signature and Title): | | /s/ Tara Pari | | |
| | Tara Pari, Chief Executive Officer | | |
| | Date: May 2, 2024 | | |
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.
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By (Signature and Title): | | /s/ Tara Pari | | |
| | Tara Pari, Principal Executive Officer | | |
| | Date: May 2, 2024 | | |
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By (Signature and Title): | | /s/ Betty Maganzini | | |
| | Betty Maganzini, Principal Financial Officer | | |
| | Date: May 2, 2024 | | |