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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number | 811-05685 | |
Williamsburg Investment Trust |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450 Cincinnati, Ohio | 45246 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
John Chilton, Esq.
Sullivan & Worcester LLP 1666 K Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20006 |
(Name and address of agent for service) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: | (513) 587-3400 | |
Date of fiscal year end: | March 31 | |
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Date of reporting period: | September 30, 2021 | |
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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
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Letter to Shareholders | October 21, 2021 |
We are pleased to report on your Funds and their investments for the six-month period ended September 30, 2021, and to provide some additional information since we last communicated with you. We would like to thank the Funds’ shareholders, as they approved at a Special Shareholders’ Meeting in mid-July the new investment advisory agreements required as a result of the acquisition of Flippin, Bruce & Porter, Inc. by Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, LP., so the Funds are now The Cantor FBP Funds. We are excited about this new chapter in the Fund’s future.
Economic and Market Update
As discussed in each Funds’ Review below, equity returns over the last six- and twelve-months ended September 30, 2021 have been quite impressive, however the period ended in a turbulent manner with broad market indexes retreating from all-time highs reached just a month earlier. With a -4.65% return for the month of September, the S&P 500® Index notched its worst monthly number since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020. The Russell 1000® Value Index also declined during the month; in fact, the value benchmark generated its first negative quarter since the first quarter of calendar 2020.
Occasionally there is an obvious single reason for market weakness, but more often several factors work together to move the market. The most recent selloff tends to fall into the second category. First, rising interest rates and persistent inflationary pressures certainly contributed. With the Federal Open Market Committee signaling that one of its accommodative policies, the outright purchasing of bonds, is likely to be curtailed in the coming months, the yield on the 10-year US Treasury bond moved from below 1.2% to above 1.5%. Rising rates tend to have an especially negative impact on the segment of the market where valuations are the highest. That is why the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite lagged other stock market benchmarks recently. Also contributing to market weakness was the rise of the Delta variant of Covid-19. As case levels rose over the summer, there were signs that the reopening of the economy stalled. This is evident in mobility data that showed hotel occupancy rates declining and TSA checkpoint numbers dropping to 25% below 2019 baseline levels in September after reaching 11% below at the end of July. Supply chain disruptions also threatened to derail economic growth, which likely added to the selling pressure on the stock market. Market sectors impacted the most by these factors tended to be more economically sensitive groups like Consumer Discretionary and Industrials. The factors listed above created an environment where market leadership rotated back and forth between growth and value with no clear style bias evident.
While the challenges facing the economy listed above are very real, we believe that above-average economic growth is likely to persist for some time. The Fed has said it is not likely to increase the fed funds rate until 2023, meaning monetary stimulus should remain accomodative. Corporate earnings continue to surprise to the upside with estimates for S&P 500® earnings in 2021 near $200 per share, 22% above 2019 levels. 2022 is also shaping up as another year of record profits with estimates topping $220 per share. The unemployment rate has dropped to near 5%, still above pre-pandemic levels, but down sharply from 2020. There appears to be strong pent-up demand by consumers despite the temporary impact to spending related to the Delta variant. Government assistance, including PPP loans, stimulus checks, and enhanced unemployment benefits provided a backstop for the economy. Financially, many Americans find themselves in better shape post-pandemic than had been feared, which is good news for the economy. We expect to see a boost from inventory rebuilding as supply chain bottlenecks clear going forward. And finally, with continuing vaccine uptake and news of more post-infection treatments on the horizon, we are optimistic that the worst of Covid-19 may be behind us.
Our equity market outlook is positive given our views on the economy. Valuation levels for the market, specifically the S&P 500® at around 20 times forward earnings, appear to be somewhat elevated. However, these valuations can be justified given the very low level of interest rates and the very high earnings growth evident today. Therefore we believe the markets will be very sensitive to significant changes in either. We also believe that corporations will move to return more cash to shareholders (via dividends and share buybacks) as we move into 2022. Corporate earnings growth has significantly outpaced cash returned, which is understandable given the uncertainty created by the coronavirus. Dividend increases did accelerate in 2021, but the gap in corporate income earned and payouts to shareholders creates the potential for additional boosts in future cash returns.
Cantor FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund Review
The Cantor FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund and the S&P 500® Index returned 5.29% and 9.18% for the semi-annual period ended September 30, 2021. Annual returns were more impressive. The Cantor FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund returned 41.74% and the S&P 500® Index returned 30.00% for the twelve months ended September 30, 2021. The Fund was invested 97.7% equity and 2.3% cash as of September 30, 2021.
The Fund’s results were helped this period by holdings in the Financials, Industrials, and Health Care sectors, and results were held back by lower returns in the Communications and Consumer Discretionary sectors. Individual outperformers were Nucor, ConocoPhillips, Pfizer and UPS. ViacomCBS, HP, Tapestry and Kohl’s negatively affected returns. The Fund’s positive return relative to the Index over the past year was reflective of its preference towards value names. During the period, the Fund purchased new positions in Kimberly-Clark, Organon & Co. and Atmos Energy. The Fund sold UPS, Public Storage and reduced Kohl’s, Dow and Nucor.
The Fund does utilize as part of its investment discipline the use of covered call options as individual securities approach the top of the Adviser’s growth and price expectations. The Fund’s purpose in selling the call options is to generate additional cash flow to the Fund and to hedge the possibility the security may not achieve its price objective. In very strong stock markets, this discipline may limit the upside of the securities where options have been written, but in flat to negative markets, it may provide additional return. During the six-months ended September 30, 2021, the amount of premiums generated from selling covered call options was $171,362.
Cantor FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund Review
The Cantor FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund returned 5.13% for the semi-annual and 37.53% for the annual period ended September 30, 2021. The S&P 500 Index returned 9.18% and 30.00%, and the Bloomberg Intermediate U.S. Government/Credit Index returned 1.00% and -0.40% respectively over the same time periods. The Fund was 76.8% equity, 10.1% fixed income and 13.1% cash as of September 30, 2021.
Financials, Energy and Technology helped the Fund’s results this period. Communications, Consumer Discretionary and Industrials were the weaker sectors. Leading individual performers were Devon Energy, Capital One Financial, Nucor and Microsoft. Federal Express, HP and Kohl’s most negatively affected returns. During the period, we added Organon & Co., Tyson Foods, Dollar Tree and Atmos Energy to the Fund. The Fund reduced positions in Kohl’s and Nucor, and sold its holdings in General Electric.
The Fund does utilize as part of its investment discipline the use of covered call options as individual securities approach the top of the Adviser’s growth and price expectations. The Fund’s purpose in selling the call options is to generate additional income to the Fund and to hedge the possibility the security may
not achieve its price objective. In very strong stock markets, this discipline may limit the upside of the securities where options have been written, but in modest to negative markets, it may provide additional return. During the six months ended September 30, 2021, the amount of premiums generated from selling covered call options was $7,155.
We want to thank you for your continued support and investment in The Cantor FBP Funds. Please visit our website at www.fbpfunds.com for information on your Funds and the investment philosophy and process we utilize to achieve their investment objectives.
John T. Bruce, CFA
President - Portfolio Manager
October 21, 2021
Data presented reflects past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment results and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Due to market volatility, current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Updated performance information, current through the most recent month-end, is available by contacting the Funds at 1-866-738-1127.
This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Funds. It reflects our views, opinions and portfolio holdings as of the date of this letter. These views are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions. For more current information throughout the year please visit www.fbpfunds.com or call the Funds at 1-866-738-1127. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Funds unless accompanied by a current prospectus.
THE CANTOR FBP MUTUAL FUNDS |
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE CHARTS |
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Performance for each Fund is compared to the most appropriate broad-based index, the S&P 500® Index, an unmanaged index of 500 large common stocks. Each Fund’s performance results are also compared to the Consumer Price Index, a measure of inflation; the Bloomberg Barclays Intermediate U.S. Government/ Credit Index is also compared for the Cantor FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund.
Cantor FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment in
Cantor FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund, the S&P 500® Index and the Consumer Price Index
THE CANTOR FBP MUTUAL FUNDS |
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE CHARTS |
(Unaudited) (Continued) |
Cantor FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment in
Cantor FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund, the S&P 500® Index,
the Consumer Price Index and the Bloomberg Intermediate U.S. Government/Credit Index
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| Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended September 30, 2021) | |
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| Cantor FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund (a) | | 41.74% | | 10.19% | | 11.31% | |
| Cantor FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund (a) | | 37.53% | | 9.76% | | 9.88% | |
| S&P 500® Index | | 30.00% | | 16.90% | | 16.63% | |
| Consumer Price Index | | 5.24% | | 2.57% | | 1.90% | |
| Bloomberg Intermediate U.S. Government/Credit Index | | (0.40%) | | 2.60% | | 2.52% | |
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| (a) | Total returns are a measure of the change in value of an investment in the Fund over the periods covered, which assumes any dividends or capital gains distributions are reinvested in shares of the Fund. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on the Fund’s distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
CANTOR FBP EQUITY & DIVIDEND PLUS FUND |
PORTFOLIO INFORMATION |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
General Information | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share | | | | | | $ | 28.76 | |
Total Net Assets (Millions) | | | | | | $ | 29.6 | |
Current Expense Ratio | | | | | | | 1.12% | |
Portfolio Turnover | | | | | | | 6% | |
Fund Inception Date | | | | | | | 7/30/1993 | |
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Stock Characteristics | | Fund | | | Index | |
Number of Stocks | | | 53 | | | | 500 | |
Weighted Avg Market Capitalization (Billions) | | $ | 116.5 | | | $ | 560.9 | |
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (Bloomberg 1 Yr. Forecast EPS) | | | 11.7 | | | | 20.1 | |
Price-to-Book Value | | | 2.0 | | | | 4.5 | |
Asset Allocation (% of Net Assets) |
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Sector Diversification vs. the S&P 500® Index |
Ten Largest Equity Holdings | | % of Net Assets |
Broadcom, Inc. | | 4.6% |
Truist Financial Corporation | | 3.1% |
JPMorgan Chase & Company | | 3.0% |
U.S. Bancorp | | 2.9% |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | 2.8% |
Raytheon Technologies Corporation | | 2.7% |
ViacomCBS, Inc. - Class B | | 2.6% |
International Business Machines Corporation | | 2.6% |
CVS Health Corporation | | 2.6% |
Nucor Corporation | | 2.5% |
CANTOR FBP |
APPRECIATION & INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND |
PORTFOLIO INFORMATION |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
General Information | | | |
Net Asset Value Per Share | | $ | 22.37 | |
Total Net Assets (Millions) | | $ | 35.9 | |
Current Expense Ratio | | | 1.05% | |
Portfolio Turnover | | | 8% | |
Fund Inception Date | | | 7/3/1989 | |
Asset Allocation (% of Net Assets) |
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Common Stock Portfolio (76.8% of Net Assets ) |
Number of Stocks | | | 51 | |
Weighted Avg Market Capitalization (Billions) | | $ | 275.2 | |
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (Bloomberg 1 Yr. Forecast EPS) | | | 14.2 | |
Price-to-Book Value | | | 2.2 | |
Five Largest Sectors | | % of Net Assets | |
Financials | | | 20.5% | |
Technology | | | 16.4% | |
Health Care | | | 8.7% | |
Consumer Staples | | | 7.3% | |
Energy | | | 6.2% | |
Ten Largest Equity Holdings | % of Net Assets |
JPMorgan Chase & Company | 4.6% |
Bank of America Corporation | 4.0% |
Broadcom, Inc. | 3.2% |
Microsoft Corporation | 2.8% |
Capital One Financial Corporation | 2.7% |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 2.6% |
Lincoln National Corporation | 2.4% |
Apple, Inc. | 2.4% |
HP, Inc. | 2.1% |
Eaton Corporation plc | 1.9% |
Fixed-Income Portfolio (10.1% of Net Assets) |
Number of Fixed-Income Securities | 7 |
Average Quality | BBB+ |
Average Weighted Maturity | 1.2 yrs. |
Average Effective Duration | 1.2 yrs. |
Sector Breakdown | | % of Net Assets |
Financials | | 5.8% |
Industrials | | 1.5% |
Energy | | 1.4% |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | | 1.4% |
CANTOR FBP EQUITY & DIVIDEND PLUS FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
COMMON STOCKS — 97.7% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Communications — 6.2% | | | | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc. | | | 24,000 | | | $ | 648,240 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 7,500 | | | | 405,075 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc. - Class B (a) | | | 19,500 | | | | 770,445 | |
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Consumer Discretionary — 4.8% | | | | | | | | |
Genuine Parts Company | | | 5,500 | | | | 666,765 | |
Kohl’s Corporation | | | 4,500 | | | | 211,905 | |
Tapestry, Inc. | | | 15,000 | | | | 555,300 | |
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Consumer Staples — 10.9% | | | | | | | | |
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | | | 6,000 | | | | 360,060 | |
J.M. Smucker Company (The) | | | 2,700 | | | | 324,081 | |
Kellogg Company | | | 10,500 | | | | 671,160 | |
Kimberly-Clark Corporation | | | 3,500 | | | | 463,540 | |
Mondel z International, Inc. - Class A | | | 5,000 | | | | 290,900 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 5,300 | | | | 502,387 | |
Tyson Foods, Inc. - Class A | | | 7,600 | | | | 599,944 | |
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Energy — 6.8% | | | | | | | | |
Chevron Corporation | | | 4,800 | | | | 486,960 | |
ConocoPhillips | | | 9,000 | | | | 609,930 | |
Exxon Mobil Corporation | | | 8,000 | | | | 470,560 | |
Royal Dutch Shell plc - Class B - ADR | | | 10,000 | | | | 442,700 | |
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Financials — 23.6% | | | | | | | | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (The) | | | 6,000 | | | | 311,040 | |
First Horizon Corporation | | | 24,500 | | | | 399,105 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Company | | | 5,500 | | | | 900,295 | |
KeyCorp | | | 30,200 | | | | 652,924 | |
Lincoln National Corporation | | | 9,500 | | | | 653,125 | |
MetLife, Inc. | | | 10,200 | | | | 629,646 | |
People’s United Financial, Inc. | | | 25,000 | | | | 436,750 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 6,000 | | | | 631,200 | |
Truist Financial Corporation | | | 15,500 | | | | 909,075 | |
U.S. Bancorp (a) | | | 14,200 | | | | 844,048 | |
Wells Fargo & Company | | | 13,500 | | | | 626,535 | |
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CANTOR FBP EQUITY & DIVIDEND PLUS FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
COMMON STOCKS — 97.7% (Continued) | | Shares | | | Value | |
Health Care — 13.1% | | | | | | | | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | | | 7,800 | | | $ | 461,526 | |
CVS Health Corporation | | | 9,000 | | | | 763,740 | |
Johnson & Johnson (a) | | | 4,100 | | | | 662,150 | |
Medtronic plc | | | 2,000 | | | | 250,700 | |
Merck & Company, Inc. | | | 9,400 | | | | 706,034 | |
Organon & Company | | | 9,500 | | | | 311,505 | |
Pfizer, Inc. (a) | | | 17,000 | | | | 731,170 | |
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Industrials — 4.7% | | | | | | | | |
Emerson Electric Company (a) | | | 3,500 | | | | 329,700 | |
Lockheed Martin Corporation | | | 800 | | | | 276,080 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corporation (a) | | | 9,200 | | | | 790,832 | |
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Materials — 4.7% | | | | | | | | |
Compass Minerals International, Inc. | | | 4,000 | | | | 257,600 | |
Dow, Inc. | | | 7,100 | | | | 408,676 | |
Nucor Corporation (a) | | | 7,500 | | | | 738,675 | |
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Real Estate — 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. (a) | | | 3,800 | | | | 493,886 | |
Ventas, Inc. | | | 6,900 | | | | 380,949 | |
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Technology — 14.5% | | | | | | | | |
Amdocs Ltd. | | | 4,000 | | | | 302,840 | |
Broadcom, Inc. (a) | | | 2,800 | | | | 1,357,804 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. (a) | | | 15,000 | | | | 816,450 | |
HP, Inc. | | | 20,500 | | | | 560,880 | |
Intel Corporation | | | 9,000 | | | | 479,520 | |
International Business Machines Corporation | | | 5,500 | | | | 764,115 | |
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Utilities — 5.4% | | | | | | | | |
Atmos Energy Corporation | | | 4,500 | | | | 396,900 | |
Duke Energy Corporation | | | 7,000 | | | | 683,130 | |
National Fuel Gas Company | | | 5,500 | | | | 288,860 | |
PPL Corporation | | | 8,500 | | | | 236,980 | |
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Total Common Stocks (Cost $21,159,826) | | | | | | $ | 28,924,397 | |
CANTOR FBP EQUITY & DIVIDEND PLUS FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 2.5% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Government Portfolio -Class I, 0.01% (b) (Cost $724,988) | | | 724,988 | | | $ | 724,988 | |
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Total Investments at Value — 100.2% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $21,884,814) | | | | | | $ | 29,649,385 | |
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.2%) | | | | | | | (59,237 | ) |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 29,590,148 | |
ADR - American Depositary Receipt.
| (a) | Security covers a written call option. |
| (b) | The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of September 30, 2021. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
CANTOR FBP EQUITY & DIVIDEND PLUS FUND |
SCHEDULE OF OPEN OPTION CONTRACTS |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
COVERED WRITTEN | | | | | Notional | | | Strike | | | Expiration | | | Value of | |
CALL OPTIONS | | Contracts | | | Value | | | Price | | | Date | | | Options | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 14 | | | $ | 678,902 | | | $ | 470.00 | | | | 10/15/21 | | | $ | 28,980 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 50 | | | | 272,150 | | | | 57.50 | | | | 01/21/22 | | | | 7,250 | |
Emerson Electric Company | | | 35 | | | | 329,700 | | | | 110.00 | | | | 03/18/22 | | | | 4,690 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 12 | | | | 193,800 | | | | 180.00 | | | | 01/21/22 | | | | 1,164 | |
Nucor Corporation | | | 40 | | | | 393,960 | | | | 100.00 | | | | 10/15/21 | | | | 12,400 | |
Nucor Corporation | | | 35 | | | | 344,715 | | | | 120.00 | | | | 01/21/22 | | | | 10,500 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 80 | | | | 344,080 | | | | 47.00 | | | | 03/18/22 | | | | 10,080 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corporation | | | 45 | | | | 386,820 | | | | 95.00 | | | | 02/18/22 | | | | 9,090 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 15 | | | | 194,955 | | | | 145.00 | | | | 01/21/22 | | | | 5,250 | |
U.S. Bancorp | | | 60 | | | | 356,640 | | | | 65.00 | | | | 12/17/21 | | | | 5,940 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc. - Class B | | | 85 | | | | 335,835 | | | | 55.00 | | | | 01/21/22 | | | | 2,550 | |
Total Covered Written Call Options | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Premiums received $174,725) | | | | | | $ | 3,831,557 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 97,894 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
CANTOR FBP |
APPRECIATION & INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
COMMON STOCKS — 76.8% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Communications — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Lumen Technologies, Inc. | | | 15,000 | | | $ | 185,850 | |
ViacomCBS, Inc. - Class B | | | 14,000 | | | | 553,140 | |
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Consumer Discretionary — 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
Carnival Corporation (a) | | | 5,000 | | | | 125,050 | |
Ford Motor Company (a) | | | 26,000 | | | | 368,160 | |
Kohl’s Corporation | | | 5,000 | | | | 235,450 | |
Tapestry, Inc. | | | 17,000 | | | | 629,340 | |
TJX Companies, Inc. (The) | | | 4,000 | | | | 263,920 | |
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Consumer Staples — 7.3% | | | | | | | | |
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company | | | 4,500 | | | | 270,045 | |
Dollar Tree, Inc. (a) | | | 3,000 | | | | 287,160 | |
Kellogg Company | | | 7,600 | | | | 485,792 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 3,300 | | | | 312,807 | |
Target Corporation | | | 1,500 | | | | 343,155 | |
Tyson Foods, Inc. - Class A | | | 6,000 | | | | 473,640 | |
Walmart, Inc. | | | 3,100 | | | | 432,078 | |
| | | | | | | 2,604,677 | |
Energy — 6.2% | | | | | | | | |
Chevron Corporation | | | 4,000 | | | | 405,800 | |
ConocoPhillips | | | 9,000 | | | | 609,930 | |
Devon Energy Corporation | | | 18,000 | | | | 639,180 | |
Royal Dutch Shell plc - Class B - ADR | | | 13,000 | | | | 575,510 | |
| | | | | | | 2,230,420 | |
Financials — 20.5% | | | | | | | | |
Bank of America Corporation | | | 34,000 | | | | 1,443,300 | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (The) | | | 6,000 | | | | 311,040 | |
Capital One Financial Corporation | | | 6,000 | | | | 971,820 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Company | | | 10,000 | | | | 1,636,900 | |
KeyCorp | | | 16,320 | | | | 352,838 | |
Lincoln National Corporation | | | 12,500 | | | | 859,375 | |
MetLife, Inc. | | | 10,000 | | | | 617,300 | |
Travelers Companies, Inc. (The) | | | 3,600 | | | | 547,236 | |
Wells Fargo & Company | | | 13,000 | | | | 603,330 | |
| | | | | | | 7,343,139 | |
CANTOR FBP |
APPRECIATION & INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
COMMON STOCKS — 76.8% (Continued) | | Shares | | | Value | |
Health Care — 8.7% | | | | | | | | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | | | 7,000 | | | $ | 414,190 | |
CVS Health Corporation | | | 6,800 | | | | 577,048 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 3,600 | | | | 581,400 | |
Merck & Company, Inc. | | | 7,100 | | | | 533,281 | |
Organon & Company | | | 13,800 | | | | 452,502 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 13,500 | | | | 580,635 | |
| | | | | | | 3,139,056 | |
Industrials — 5.5% | | | | | | | | |
Eaton Corporation plc | | | 4,500 | | | | 671,895 | |
FedEx Corporation | | | 2,500 | | | | 548,225 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corporation | | | 4,000 | | | | 343,840 | |
Trane Technologies plc | | | 2,400 | | | | 414,360 | |
| | | | | | | 1,978,320 | |
Materials — 3.9% | | | | | | | | |
Compass Minerals International, Inc. | | | 5,000 | | | | 322,000 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 8,000 | | | | 260,240 | |
Mosaic Company (The) | | | 11,000 | | | | 392,920 | |
Nucor Corporation | | | 4,500 | | | | 443,205 | |
| | | | | | | 1,418,365 | |
Technology — 16.4% | | | | | | | | |
Apple, Inc. | | | 6,000 | | | | 849,000 | |
Broadcom, Inc. (b) | | | 2,400 | | | | 1,163,832 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. (b) | | | 17,000 | | | | 925,310 | |
HP, Inc. | | | 28,000 | | | | 766,080 | |
Intel Corporation | | | 8,500 | | | | 452,880 | |
International Business Machines Corporation | | | 4,200 | | | | 583,506 | |
Microsoft Corporation | | | 3,500 | | | | 986,720 | |
Western Union Company (The) | | | 7,000 | | | | 141,540 | |
| | | | | | | 5,868,868 | |
Utilities — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Atmos Energy Corporation | | | 4,000 | | | | 352,800 | |
PPL Corporation | | | 9,000 | | | | 250,920 | |
| | | | | | | 603,720 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $13,646,760) | | | | | | $ | 27,547,475 | |
CANTOR FBP |
APPRECIATION & INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
CORPORATE BONDS — 8.7% | | Par Value | | | Value | |
Energy — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Pioneer Natural Resources Company, 3.95%, due 07/15/2022 | | $ | 500,000 | | | $ | 508,587 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials — 5.8% | | | | | | | | |
American Express Company, 3.40%, due 02/27/2023 | | | 500,000 | | | | 520,065 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 2.90%, due 12/08/2021 | | | 500,000 | | | | 501,275 | |
UNUM Group, 4.00%, due 03/15/2024 | | | 500,000 | | | | 535,800 | |
Wells Fargo & Company, 3.50%, due 03/08/2022 | | | 500,000 | | | | 506,986 | |
| | | | | | | 2,064,126 | |
Industrials — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Norfolk Sothern Corporation, 3.85%, due 01/15/2024 | | | 500,000 | | | | 531,884 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Corporate Bonds (Cost $3,030,108) | | | | | | $ | 3,104,597 | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 1.4% | | Par Value | | | Value | |
U.S. Treasury Notes — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
2.125%, due 05/15/2022 (Cost $501,394) | | $ | 500,000 | | | $ | 506,406 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 13.2% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Government Portfolio - Class I, 0.01% (c) | | | 3,228,114 | | | $ | 3,228,114 | |
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class Z, 0.02% (c) | | | 1,495,101 | | | | 1,495,101 | |
Total Money Market Funds (Cost $4,723,215) | | | | | | $ | 4,723,215 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments at Value — 100.1% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $21,901,477) | | | | | | $ | 35,881,693 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.1%) | | | | | | | (20,459 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 35,861,234 | |
ADR - American Depositary Receipt.
| (a) | Non-income producing security. |
| (b) | Security covers a written call option. |
| (c) | The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of September 30, 2021. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
CANTOR FBP |
APPRECIATION & INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND |
SCHEDULE OF OPEN OPTION CONTRACTS |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
COVERED WRITTEN | | | | | Notional | | | Strike | | | Expiration | | | Value of | |
CALL OPTIONS | | Contracts | | | Value | | | Price | | | Date | | | Options | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 10 | | | $ | 484,930 | | | $ | 470.00 | | | | 10/15/21 | | | $ | 20,700 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 30 | | | | 163,290 | | | | 57.50 | | | | 01/21/22 | | | | 4,350 | |
Total Covered Written Call Options | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Premiums received $35,125) | | | | | | $ | 648,220 | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 25,050 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE CANTOR FBP MUTUAL FUNDS |
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | | | | Cantor FBP | |
| | Cantor FBP | | | Appreciation | |
| | Equity & | | | & Income | |
| | Dividend | | | Opportunities | |
| | Plus Fund | | | Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | | | |
Investments in securities: | | | | | | | | |
At cost | | $ | 21,884,814 | | | $ | 21,901,477 | |
At value (Note 2) | | $ | 29,649,385 | | | $ | 35,881,693 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | | | 10,428 | | | | 1,255 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 60,520 | | | | 49,456 | |
Other assets | | | 14,580 | | | | 13,413 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 29,734,913 | | | | 35,945,817 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
Written call options, at value (Notes 2 and 5) (premiums received $174,725 and $35,125, respectively) | | | 97,894 | | | | 25,050 | |
Distributions payable | | | 3,463 | | | | 10,324 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | | | 15,390 | | | | 16,921 | |
Accrued investment advisory fees (Note 4) | | | 17,598 | | | | 21,468 | |
Payable to administrator (Note 4) | | | 5,580 | | | | 5,580 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 4,840 | | | | 5,240 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 144,765 | | | | 84,583 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 29,590,148 | | | $ | 35,861,234 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 20,918,804 | | | $ | 21,367,693 | |
Accumulated earnings | | | 8,671,344 | | | | 14,493,541 | |
Net assets | | $ | 29,590,148 | | | $ | 35,861,234 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.01 par value) | | | 1,028,904 | | | | 1,602,899 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share (Note 2) | | $ | 28.76 | | | $ | 22.37 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE CANTOR FBP MUTUAL FUNDS |
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | | | | Cantor FBP | |
| | Cantor FBP | | | Appreciation | |
| | Equity & | | | & Income | |
| | Dividend | | | Opportunities | |
| | Plus Fund | | | Fund | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 461,133 | | | $ | 352,501 | |
Interest | | | — | | | | 53,226 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 461,133 | | | | 405,727 | |
| | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees (Note 4) | | | 104,027 | | | | 128,657 | |
Administration fees (Note 4) | | | 30,000 | | | | 30,000 | |
Audit and tax services fees | | | 9,460 | | | | 9,460 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 8,805 | | | | 7,847 | |
Trustees’ fees (Note 4) | | | 7,500 | | | | 7,500 | |
Custodian and bank service fees | | | 3,905 | | | | 3,984 | |
Compliance service fees (Note 4) | | | 3,503 | | | | 3,503 | |
Postage and supplies | | | 3,932 | | | | 2,689 | |
Legal fees | | | 2,978 | | | | 2,978 | |
Printing of shareholder reports | | | 2,334 | | | | 2,334 | |
Account maintenance fees | | | 976 | | | | 1,851 | |
Insurance expense | | | 514 | | | | 517 | |
Other expenses | | | 1,969 | | | | 2,470 | |
TOTAL EXPENSES | | | 179,903 | | | | 203,790 | |
Fees reduced by the Adviser (Note 4) | | | (13,460 | ) | | | (10,805 | ) |
NET EXPENSES | | | 166,443 | | | | 192,985 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 294,690 | | | | 212,742 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS AND WRITTEN OPTION CONTRACTS | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) from: | | | | | | | | |
Investment transactions | | | 658,114 | | | | 537,744 | |
Written option contracts (Note 5) | | | 165,999 | | | | (11,959 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investment transactions | | | 340,655 | | | | 1,036,382 | |
Written option contracts (Note 5) | | | 43,918 | | | | 55,156 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS AND WRITTEN OPTION CONTRACTS | | | 1,208,686 | | | | 1,617,323 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 1,503,376 | | | $ | 1,830,065 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
CANTOR FBP EQUITY & DIVIDEND PLUS FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| | Six Months | | | | |
| | Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | Sept. 30, 2021 | | | March 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 294,690 | | | $ | 618,034 | |
Net realized gains (losses) from: | | | | | | | | |
Investment transactions | | | 658,114 | | | | 776,235 | |
Written option contracts (Note 5) | | | 165,999 | | | | (64,664 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investment transactions | | | 340,655 | | | | 9,959,773 | |
Written option contracts (Note 5) | | | 43,918 | | | | (59,315 | ) |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | | 1,503,376 | | | | 11,230,063 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 2) | | | (926,396 | ) | | | (618,292 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 458,198 | | | | 676,714 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions to shareholders | | | 909,880 | | | | 608,106 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (872,381 | ) | | | (4,297,795 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 495,697 | | | | (3,012,975 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | | | 1,072,677 | | | | 7,598,796 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 28,517,471 | | | | 20,918,675 | |
End of period | | $ | 29,590,148 | | | $ | 28,517,471 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 15,479 | | | | 30,088 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 31,591 | | | | 26,398 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (29,809 | ) | | | (189,001 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 17,261 | | | | (132,515 | ) |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 1,011,643 | | | | 1,144,158 | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 1,028,904 | | | | 1,011,643 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
CANTOR FBP |
APPRECIATION & INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| | Six Months | | | | |
| | Ended | | | Year Ended | |
| | Sept. 30, 2021 | | | March 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 212,742 | | | $ | 480,330 | |
Net realized gains (losses) from: | | | | | | | | |
Investment transactions | | | 537,744 | | | | 558,676 | |
Written option contracts (Note 5) | | | (11,959 | ) | | | 11,357 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investment transactions | | | 1,036,382 | | | | 11,695,503 | |
Written option contracts (Note 5) | | | 55,156 | | | | (87,423 | ) |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | | 1,830,065 | | | | 12,658,443 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 2) | | | (663,786 | ) | | | (492,477 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 298,507 | | | | 612,477 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions to shareholders | | | 644,828 | | | | 452,999 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (1,815,971 | ) | | | (2,950,990 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from capital share transactions | | | (872,636 | ) | | | (1,885,514 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | | | 293,643 | | | | 10,280,452 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 35,567,591 | | | | 25,287,139 | |
End of period | | $ | 35,861,234 | | | $ | 35,567,591 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 13,333 | | | | 32,756 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 28,847 | | | | 25,131 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (80,621 | ) | | | (168,480 | ) |
Net decrease in shares outstanding | | | (38,441 | ) | | | (110,593 | ) |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 1,641,340 | | | | 1,751,933 | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 1,602,899 | | | | 1,641,340 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
CANTOR FBP |
EQUITY & DIVIDEND PLUS FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Selected Per Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period
| | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sept. 30, | | | Years Ended March 31, | |
| | 2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | |
Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 28.19 | | | $ | 18.28 | | | $ | 25.19 | | | $ | 25.68 | | | $ | 25.96 | | | $ | 22.65 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.50 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and written option contracts | | | 1.20 | | | | 9.90 | | | | (5.90 | ) | | | 0.83 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 3.37 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.49 | | | | 10.49 | | | | (5.23 | ) | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 3.87 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | (0.63 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.01 | ) | | | (1.32 | ) | | | (1.66 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.92 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (1.68 | ) | | | (1.92 | ) | | | (2.23 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 28.76 | | | $ | 28.19 | | | $ | 18.28 | | | $ | 25.19 | | | $ | 25.68 | | | $ | 25.96 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return (a) | | | 5.29 | % (b) | | | 58.15 | % | | | (22.33 | %) | | | 5.64 | % | | | 7.91 | % | | | 17.29 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets at end of period (000’s) | | $ | 29,590 | | | $ | 28,517 | | | $ | 20,919 | | | $ | 28,615 | | | $ | 26,279 | | | $ | 27,415 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | 1.21 | % (c) | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.25 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (d) | | | 1.12 | % (c) | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.07 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (d) | | | 1.98 | % (c) | | | 2.53 | % | | | 2.70 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 2.19 | % | | | 2.07 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 6 | % (b) | | | 21 | % | | | 38 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 19 | % |
| (a) | Total return is a measure of the change in value of an investment in the Fund over the periods covered, which assumes any dividends or capital gains distributions are reinvested in shares of the Fund. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The total returns would have been lower if the Adviser had not waived/reduced advisory fees. |
| (d) | Ratios were determined after advisory fee waivers/reductions by the Adviser (Note 4). |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
CANTOR FBP |
APPRECIATION & INCOME OPPORTUNITIES FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Selected Per Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period
| | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Six Months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sept. 30, | | | Years Ended March 31, | |
| | 2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | |
Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 21.67 | | | $ | 14.43 | | | $ | 18.91 | | | $ | 18.99 | | | $ | 18.81 | | | $ | 16.55 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.28 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and written option contracts | | | 0.98 | | | | 7.24 | | | | (3.65 | ) | | | 0.28 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 2.28 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.11 | | | | 7.53 | | | | (3.27 | ) | | | 0.65 | | | | 1.44 | | | | 2.56 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | (0.27 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (1.21 | ) | | | (0.73 | ) | | | (1.26 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 22.37 | | | $ | 21.67 | | | $ | 14.43 | | | $ | 18.91 | | | $ | 18.99 | | | $ | 18.81 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return (a) | | | 5.13 | % (b) | | | 52.63 | % | | | (18.56 | %) | | | 3.44 | % | | | 7.91 | % | | | 15.58 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets at end of period (000’s) | | $ | 35,861 | | | $ | 35,568 | | | $ | 25,287 | | | $ | 33,376 | | | $ | 34,614 | | | $ | 34,069 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | 1.11 | % (c) | | | 1.20 | % | | | 1.16 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.12 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (d) | | | 1.05 | % (c) | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.00 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (d) | | | 1.16 | % (c) | | | 1.61 | % | | | 2.03 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 2.16 | % | | | 1.57 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 8 | % (b) | | | 11 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 18 | % |
(a) | Total return is a measure of the change in value of an investment in the Fund over the periods covered, which assumes any dividends or capital gains distributions are reinvested in shares of the Fund. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The total returns would have been lower if the Adviser had not waived/reduced advisory fees. |
(d) | Ratios were determined after advisory fee waivers/reductions by the Adviser (Note 4). |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE CANTOR FBP MUTUAL FUNDS |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Cantor FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund (formerly FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund) and Cantor FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund (formerly FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund) (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) are no-load, diversified series of Williamsburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”), an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust on July 18, 1988. Other series of the Trust are not included in this report.
The investment objective of Cantor FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund is to provide above-average and growing income while also achieving long-term growth of capital.
The investment objectives of Cantor FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund are long term capital appreciation and current income, assuming a moderate level of investment risk.
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Each Fund follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, “Financial Services – Investment Companies.” The following is a summary of the Funds’ significant accounting policies. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
Securities valuation — The Funds’ portfolio securities are valued as of the close of business of the regular session of the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). Securities traded on a national stock exchange, including common stocks and closed-end investment companies, if any, are valued based upon the closing price on the principal exchange where the security is traded, if available, otherwise, at the last quoted bid price. Securities that are quoted by NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. Covered call options written by the Funds are valued at the last quoted sale price or, in the absence of a sale, at the ask price on the principal exchanges on which they are traded. Investments representing shares of money market funds and other open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value (“NAV”) as reported by such companies. When using a quoted price and when the market is considered active, securities will be classified as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy (see below).
Fixed income securities, including U.S. Treasury obligations and corporate bonds, are typically valued on the basis of prices provided by an independent pricing service. The prices provided by the pricing service are determined with consideration given to institutional bid and last sale prices and take into account securities prices, yields, maturities, call features, ratings, institutional trading in similar groups of securities, and developments related to specific securities. Given the inputs used by the pricing service, these securities are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
When market quotations are not readily available, if a pricing service cannot provide a price, or if the investment adviser believes the price received from the pricing service is not indicative of market value, securities will be valued in good faith at fair value using methods consistent with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees and will be classified as Level 2 or 3 within the fair value hierarchy, depending on the inputs used. Such methods of fair valuation may include, but are not limited to: multiple of earnings,
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multiple of book value, discount from market of a similar freely traded security, purchase price of the security, subsequent private transactions in the security or related securities, or a combination of these and other factors.
GAAP establishes a single authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. Various inputs are used in determining the value of each Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
| ● | Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities |
| ● | Level 2 – other significant observable inputs |
| ● | Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The following is a summary of each Fund’s investments and other financial instruments based on the inputs used to value the investments and other financial instruments as of September 30, 2021, by security type:
Cantor FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Investments in Securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 28,924,397 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 28,924,397 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 724,988 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 724,988 | |
Total | | $ | 29,649,385 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 29,649,385 | |
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Other Financial Instruments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Covered Written Call Options | | $ | (91,954 | ) | | $ | (5,940 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (97,894 | ) |
Total | | $ | (91,954 | ) | | $ | (5,940 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (97,894 | ) |
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Cantor FBP Appreciation & Income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Opportunities Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Investments in Securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 27,547,475 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 27,547,475 | |
Corporate Bonds | | | — | | | | 3,104,597 | | | | — | | | | 3,104,597 | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | | | — | | | | 506,406 | | | | — | | | | 506,406 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 4,723,215 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,723,215 | |
Total | | $ | 32,270,690 | | | $ | 3,611,003 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 35,881,693 | |
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Other Financial Instruments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Covered Written Call Options | | $ | (25,050 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (25,050 | ) |
Total | | $ | (25,050 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (25,050 | ) |
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Refer to each Fund’s Schedule of Investments for a listing of the common stocks and corporate bonds by sector type. There were no Level 3 investments held by the Funds as of or during the six months ended September 30, 2021.
Share valuation — The NAV per share of each Fund is calculated daily by dividing the total value of its assets, less liabilities, by the number of shares outstanding. The offering price and redemption price per share of each Fund is equal to its NAV per share.
Investment income — Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the security received. Interest income is accrued as earned. Discounts and premiums on fixed income securities purchased are amortized using the interest method. Withholding taxes, if any, on foreign dividends have been recorded in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s rules and tax rates.
Distributions to shareholders — Dividends arising from net investment income are declared and paid quarterly to shareholders of each Fund. Net realized short-term capital gains, if any, may be distributed throughout the year and net realized long-term capital gains, if any, are distributed at least once each year. The amount of distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These “book/tax” differences are either temporary or permanent in nature. Dividends and distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The tax character of distributions paid during the periods ended September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 was as follows:
| | Periods | | Ordinary | | | Long-Term | | | Total | |
| | Ended | | Income | | | Capital Gains | | | Distributions | |
Cantor FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund | | 09/30/21 | | $ | 295,608 | | | $ | 630,788 | | | $ | 926,396 | |
| | 03/31/21 | | $ | 618,869 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 618,869 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cantor FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund | | 09/30/21 | | $ | 222,411 | | | $ | 441,375 | | | $ | 663,786 | |
| | 03/31/21 | | $ | 495,316 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 495,316 | |
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Investment transactions — Investment transactions are accounted for on trade date for financial reporting purposes. Realized gains and losses on investments sold are determined on a specific identification basis.
Common expenses — Common expenses of the Trust are allocated among the Funds and the other series of the Trust based on relative net assets of each series or the nature of the services performed and the relative applicability to each series.
Options transactions — When the Funds’ investment adviser believes that individual portfolio investment securities held by the Funds are approaching the top of the adviser’s growth and price expectations, covered call options can be written (sold) against such securities and the Funds will receive a premium in return. The Funds write options only for income generation and hedging purposes and not for speculation. The premiums received from writing the options are recorded as a liability and are subsequently valued daily at the closing prices on their primary exchanges. Premiums received from writing options that expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options that are exercised increase the proceeds used to calculate the realized gain or loss on the sale of the underlying security. If a closing purchase transaction is used to
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terminate a Fund’s obligation on a call option, a gain or loss will be realized, depending upon whether the price of the closing purchase transaction is more or less than the premium previously received on the call option written.
Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, each as of the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of increase (decrease) in net assets from operation during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Federal income tax — Each Fund has qualified and intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Qualification generally will relieve the Funds of liability for federal income taxes to the extent 100% of their net investment income and any net realized capital gains are distributed in accordance with the Code.
In order to avoid imposition of the excise tax applicable to regulated investment companies, it is also each Fund’s intention to declare as dividends in each calendar year at least 98% of its net investment income (earned during the calendar year) and 98.2% of its net realized capital gains (earned during the twelve months ended October 31) plus undistributed amounts from prior years.
The following information is computed on a tax basis for each item as of September 30, 2021:
| | | | | Cantor FBP | |
| | | | | Appreciation | |
| | Cantor FBP Equity | | | & Income | |
| | & Dividend | | | Opportunities | |
| | Plus Fund | | | Fund | |
Tax cost of portfolio investments and written option contracts | | $ | 21,710,089 | | | $ | 21,887,735 | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 8,262,141 | | | $ | 14,128,891 | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (420,739 | ) | | | (159,983 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 7,841,402 | | | | 13,968,908 | |
Accumulated ordinary income | | | 9,386 | | | | 12,994 | |
Other gains | | | 824,019 | | | | 521,963 | |
Distributions payable | | | (3,463 | ) | | | (10,324 | ) |
Accumulated earnings | | $ | 8,671,344 | | | $ | 14,493,541 | |
| | | | | | | | |
The difference between the federal income tax cost of portfolio investments and the financial statement cost of portfolio investments for Cantor FBP Appreciation and Income Opportunities Fund is due to certain differences in the recognition of capital gains and losses under income tax regulations and GAAP. These “book/tax” differences are temporary in nature and are primarily due to differing methods in the amortization of discounts and premiums on fixed income securities.
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The Funds recognize the tax benefits or expenses of uncertain tax positions only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has reviewed the tax positions taken by each Fund on federal income tax returns for the current and all open tax years (generally, three years) and has concluded that no provision for unrecognized tax benefits or expenses is required in these financial statements.
| 3. | Investment Transactions |
Investment transactions, other than short-term investments and U.S. government securities, were as follows for the six months ended September 30, 2021:
| | | | | Cantor FBP | |
| | | | | Appreciation | |
| | Cantor FBP Equity | | | & Income | |
| | & Dividend | | | Opportunities | |
| | Plus Fund | | | Fund | |
| | | | | | |
Purchases of investment securities | | $ | 1,914,668 | | | $ | 2,423,436 | |
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investment securities | | $ | 2,127,879 | | | $ | 2,652,648 | |
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| 4. | Transactions with Related Parties |
INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTS
Effective June 8, 2021, each Fund’s investments are managed by Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P. (the “Adviser”) under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement. Under the Investment Advisory Agreements, each Fund pays the Adviser a fee, which is computed and accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.70% of its average daily net assets up to $250 million; 0.65% of the next $250 million of such assets; and 0.50% of such assets in excess of $500 million.
Prior to June 8, 2021, each Fund’s investments were managed by Flippin, Bruce & Porter, Inc. (the “Former Adviser”) under the same terms as the current Investment Advisory Agreements.
On April 8, 2021, the Former Adviser entered into an agreement with the Adviser to have its business assets acquired by the Adviser, subject to customary closing conditions (the “Transaction”). Following the closing of the Transaction on June 8, 2021, the Former Adviser’s business became a division of the Adviser.
On May 18, 2021, the Board of Trustees of the Trust, including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Trust, approved interim advisory agreements between the Trust and the Adviser with respect to the Funds. The Board also approved new investments advisory agreements between the Trust and the Adviser with respect to the Funds, which were submitted to and approved by each respective Fund’s shareholders at a shareholder meeting that was held on July 16, 2021.
Pursuant to Expense Limitation Agreements (“ELAs”) between each Fund and the Adviser, the Adviser has contractually agreed, until August 1, 2023, to reduce advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent necessary to limit total annual fund operating expenses (excluding brokerage costs, taxes, interest, Acquired
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
Fund Fees and Expenses and extraordinary expenses) to an amount not exceeding 1.12% and 1.05% of the average daily net assets of Cantor FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund and Cantor FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund, respectively.
Accordingly, during the six months ended September 30, 2021, the Adviser reduced its advisory fees in the amounts of $13,460 and $10,805 for Cantor FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund and Cantor FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund, respectively.
Under the terms of the ELAs, investment advisory fee reductions and expense reimbursements by the Adviser are subject to recoupment by the Adviser for a period of three years after such fees and expenses were incurred, provided the recoupments do not cause total annual fund operating expenses to exceed the lesser of (i) the expense limitation then in effect, if any, or (ii) the expense limitation in effect at the time the expenses to be recouped were incurred. As of September 30, 2021, the Adviser may seek recoupment of investment advisory fee reductions and expense reimbursements no later than the dates as stated below:
| | | | | Cantor FBP | |
| | | | | Appreciation | |
| | Cantor FBP Equity | | | & Income | |
| | & Dividend | | | Opportunities | |
| | Plus Fund | | | Fund | |
| | | | | | |
March 31, 2023 | | $ | 31,428 | | | $ | 33,267 | |
March 31, 2024 | | | 52,478 | | | | 49,983 | |
September 30, 2024 | | | 13,460 | | | | 10,805 | |
Total | | $ | 97,366 | | | $ | 94,055 | |
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Certain officers and a Trustee of the Trust are also officers of the Adviser.
OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (“Ultimus”) provides administration, fund accounting, compliance and transfer agent services to the Funds. The Funds pay Ultimus fees in accordance with the agreements for such services. In addition, the Funds pay out-of-pocket expenses including, but not limited to, postage, supplies, and certain costs related to the pricing of the Funds’ portfolio securities. Certain officers of the Trust are also officers of Ultimus, or of Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”), the principal underwriter of each Fund’s shares and an affiliate of Ultimus. The Distributor is compensated by the Adviser (not the Funds) for acting as principal underwriter.
COMPENSATION OF TRUSTEES
Trustees and officers affiliated with the Adviser or Ultimus are not compensated by the Trust for their services. Each Trustee who is not an affiliated person of the Adviser or Ultimus received from the Trust an annual retainer of $24,000, payable quarterly; a fee of $2,000 for attendance at each meeting of the Board of Trustees (except that such fee is $3,000 for the independent chair); and a fee of $1,000 for attendance at each meeting of any committee of the Board (except that such fee is $1,500 for the committee chair); plus reimbursement of travel and other expenses incurred in attending meetings. Each Fund pays its proportionate share of such fees along with the other series of the Trust.
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| 5. | Derivatives Transactions |
The location on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities of the Funds’ derivative positions as of September 30, 2021 is as follows:
Cantor FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund |
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| | | | | | | | | | Gross Notional | |
| | | | | | | | | | Amount | |
| | | | | | Fair Value | | | Outstanding | |
| | | | | | Asset | | | Liability | | | September 30, | |
Type of Derivative (Risk) | | | Location | | | Derivatives | | | Derivatives | | | 2021 | |
Call options written (Equity) | | | Written call options, at value | | | $ | — | | | $ | (97,894 | ) | | $ | (3,831,557 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cantor FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund |
|
| | | | | | | | | | Gross Notional | |
| | | | | | | | | | Amount | |
| | | | | | Fair Value | | | Outstanding | |
| | | | | | Asset | | | Liability | | | September 30, | |
Type of Derivative (Risk) | | | Location | | | Derivatives | | | Derivatives | | | 2021 | |
Call options written (Equity) | | | Written call options, at value | | | $ | — | | | $ | (25,050 | ) | | $ | (648,220 | ) |
The Funds’ transactions in derivative instruments during the six months ended September 30, 2021 are recorded in the following locations on the Statements of Operations:
Cantor FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund
| | | | | | | | | | | | Change in | |
| | | | | | Net | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | | | | | Realized | | | | | | Appreciation | |
Type of Derivative (Risk) | | | Location | | | Gains | | | Location | | | (Depreciation) | |
Call options written (Equity) | | | Net realized gains (losses) from written option contracts | | | $ | 165,999 | | | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on written option contracts | | | $ | 43,918 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cantor FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | Change in | |
| | | | | | Net | | | | | | Unrealized | |
| | | | | | Realized | | | | | | Appreciation | |
Type of Derivative (Risk) | | | Location | | | Losses | | | Location | | | (Depreciation) | |
Call options written (Equity) | | | Net realized gains (losses) from written option contracts | | | $ | (11,959 | ) | | Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on written option contracts | | | $ | 55,156 | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
The average monthly notional amount of written call options during the six months ended September 30, 2021 is $5,124,274 and $861,548 for Cantor FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund and Cantor FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund, respectively.
| 6. | Contingencies and Commitments |
The Funds indemnify the Trust’s officers and Trustees for certain liabilities that might arise from the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.
The Funds are required to recognize in the financial statements the effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed as of the date of the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For non-recognized subsequent events that must be disclosed to keep the financial statements from being misleading, the Funds are required to disclose the nature of the event as well as an estimate of its financial effect, or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made. Management has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of these financial statements and has noted no such events.
THE CANTOR FBP MUTUAL FUNDS |
ABOUT YOUR FUNDS’ EXPENSES (Unaudited) |
We believe it is important for you to understand the impact of costs on your investment. All mutual funds have operating expenses. As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees and other operating expenses. These ongoing costs, which are deducted from each Fund’s gross income, directly reduce the investment return of the Funds.
A mutual fund’s ongoing costs are expressed as a percentage of its average net assets. This figure is known as the expense ratio. The following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The examples below are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period shown and held for the entire period (April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021).
The table below illustrates each Fund’s ongoing costs in two ways:
Actual fund return – This section helps you to estimate the actual expenses that you paid over the period. The “Ending Account Value” shown is derived from each Fund’s actual return, and the fourth column shows the dollar amount of operating expenses that would have been paid by an investor who started with $1,000 in the Funds. You may use the information here, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period.
To do so, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number given for the Funds under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period.”
Hypothetical 5% return – This section is intended to help you compare the Funds’ ongoing costs with those of other mutual funds. It assumes that each Fund had an annual return of 5% before expenses during the period shown, but that the expense ratio is unchanged. In this case, because the returns used are not the Funds’ actual returns, the results do not apply to your investment. The example is useful in making comparisons because the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) requires all mutual funds to calculate expenses based on a 5% return. You can assess each Fund’s ongoing costs by comparing this hypothetical example with the hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
Note that expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight and help you compare ongoing costs only. The Funds do not charge sales loads or redemption fees.
The calculations assume no shares were bought or sold during the period. Your actual costs may have been higher or lower, depending on the amount of your investment and the timing of any purchases or redemptions.
More information about the Funds’ expenses, including annual expense ratios for the past five fiscal years, can be found in this report. For additional information on operating expenses and other shareholder costs, please refer to the Funds’ prospectus.
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| | Beginning | | Ending | | | | Expenses |
| | Account Value | | Account Value | | Net | | Paid |
| | April 1, | | September 30, | | Expense | | During |
| | 2021 | | 2021 | | Ratio(a) | | Period(b) |
Cantor FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund | | | | | | | | |
Based on Actual Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,052.90 | | 1.12% | | $5.76 |
Based on Hypothetical 5% Return (before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.45 | | 1.12% | | $5.67 |
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Cantor FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund | | | | | | | | |
Based on Actual Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,051.30 | | 1.05% | | $5.40 |
Based on Hypothetical 5% Return (before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.80 | | 1.05% | | $5.32 |
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| (a) | Annualized, based on each Fund’s most recent one-half year expenses. |
| (b) | Expenses are equal to each Fund’s annualized net expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
THE CANTOR FBP MUTUAL FUNDS OTHER INFORMATION (Unaudited) |
The Trust files a complete listing of portfolio holdings for the Funds with the SEC as of the end of the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The filings are available upon request, by calling 1-866-738-1127. Furthermore, you may obtain a copy of these filings on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge upon request by calling toll-free 1-800-327-9375, or on the SEC’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 is also available without charge upon request by calling toll-free 1-866-738-1127, or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
REPORT OF SHAREHOLDER MEETING (Unaudited) |
A Special Meeting of Shareholders of FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund and FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund (the “Funds”), each a series of Williamsburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”), was held at 10:00 a.m. on July 16, 2021, at the offices of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, the Funds’ transfer agent, located at 225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246. At the Meeting, the shareholders of the Funds were asked to approve, with respect to each Fund, a new investment advisory agreement by and between the Trust and Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P. (“FBP-Cantor”). The following shares of each Fund were present at the Meeting by proxy:
| | Shares | | | | % of Total |
Fund | | Outstanding | | Shares Present | | Shares |
FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund | | 1,008,060.428 | | 542,083.228 | | 53.77% |
FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund | | 1,625,346.743 | | 1,016,730.948 | | 62.55% |
The final tabulation results of the Meeting were as follows:
Proposal 1: | The shareholders approved the proposal to approve, with respect to each Fund, a new investment advisory agreement by and between the Trust and FBP-Cantor under which FBP-Cantor will act as the investment adviser with respect to the assets of each Fund: |
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| FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund |
Number of Shares |
For | | Against | | Abstain |
542,083.228 | | 0 | | 0 |
| | | | |
FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund |
|
Number of Shares |
For | | Against | | Abstain |
1,011,507.209 | | 5,223.919 | | 0 |
THE CANTOR FBP MUTUAL FUNDS |
DISCLOSURE REGARDING APPROVAL OF |
INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTS |
(Unaudited) |
At a meeting held on May 18, 2021, the Board of Trustees, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, approved an interim Investment Advisory Agreements with a term of 150-days, beginning June 8, 2021, and new Investment Advisory Agreements for a two-year period (the “New Advisory Agreements”) with Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P. on behalf of the FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund and the FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund (individually, a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”). Below is a discussion of the factors considered by the Board of Trustees along with the conclusions with respect thereto that formed the basis for the Board’s approval.
In making the determination to recommend approval of the New Advisory Agreements to shareholders of the Funds, the Board of Trustees considered all information the Trustees deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the New Advisory Agreements and to determine that each New Advisory Agreement would be in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The principal areas of review by the Trustees were the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by Cantor Fitzgerald and the reasonableness of the fees to be charged for those services. These matters were considered by the Independent Trustees consulting with experienced counsel for the Independent Trustees, who is independent of Cantor Fitzgerald.
In evaluating the New Advisory Agreements and Cantor Fitzgerald, the Board of Trustees reviewed Cantor Fitzgerald’s response to an information request letter that counsel to the Independent Trustees had sent on their behalf as well as additional information provided by representatives of Flippin, Bruce & Porter, Inc. (“FBP”), the prior investment adviser for the Funds, and Cantor Fitzgerald at a meeting held on May 18, 2021. The Trustees also considered certain information they had received when they approved the continuance of the previous Advisory Agreements with FBP at a meeting held on February 23, 2021, and the information regarding FBP and each Fund’s performance they had been provided throughout the year at regular meetings of the Board of Trustees. Below is a discussion of the factors considered by the Board of Trustees along with the conclusions with respect to those factors that formed the basis for the Board of Trustees’ approval of the New Advisory Agreements.
The Board of Trustees’ evaluation of the quality of the services to be provided by Cantor Fitzgerald took into account, among other matters, the firm’s advisory business, financial condition, investment capabilities and other resources. The Board of Trustees took into consideration that the Funds’ current portfolio managers are expected to continue to be responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Funds after the closing of the Transaction. In this regard, the Board of Trustees took into account that Cantor Fitzgerald intended to enter into employment contracts with the Funds’ current portfolio managers, which would generally have a term of five years. The Board of Trustees noted that the Funds would continue to be managed in accordance with their current investment objectives and principal investment strategies. Given that the Funds’ current portfolio managers were expected to continue to be responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Funds after the Transaction and that no changes to the Funds’ investment objectives or principal investment strategies were anticipated as a result of the Transaction, the Board of Trustees determined that it was appropriate to consider certain comparative performance information that the Board had received in connection with the Funds’ most recent annual contract renewal. That comparative performance information indicated, among other things, that the FPB Equity & Dividend Plus Fund and the FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities each had underperformed its respective benchmarks and Morningstar category for
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the 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods ended December 31, 2020. The Board of Trustees noted that the Funds were consistently managed according to their investment objectives and principal investment strategies. The Board of Trustees also noted that the value stocks in which the Funds primarily invest generally have been underperforming growth stocks for a number of years and that the Funds’ option writing strategy that was designed to generate income also tends to have the effect of limiting the Funds’ returns in rising markets. The Board of Trustees also took into account the outperformance of each of the FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund and the FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund relative to its primary benchmark and Morningstar category for the 1-year period ended March 31, 2021. Based on the foregoing, the Board of Trustees concluded that the performance of each of the FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund and the FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund was satisfactory given each Fund’s investment strategy in comparison to the performance to primary and secondary benchmarks, and each Fund’s respective Morningstar category.
The Board of Trustees took into account Cantor Fitzgerald’s representations that: (1) the responsibilities of Cantor Fitzgerald under the New Advisory Agreements would be the same in all material respects as those of FBP under the previous Advisory Agreements; (2) the level and quality of advisory services to be provided to the Funds would not be materially affected as a result of the New Advisory Agreements; (3) the investment personnel who had managed the Funds at FBP would continue to do so as employees of Cantor Fitzgerald pursuant to the New Advisory Agreements; and (4) the financial condition of Cantor Fitzgerald would not be adversely affected by the Transaction. The Board of Trustees noted that the New Advisory Agreements were substantially similar to the previous Advisory Agreements as it related to the services to be provided to the Funds under New Advisory Agreements and that the Funds’ current portfolio managers were expected to continue to manage the Funds after the Transaction in substantially the similar manner prior to the Transaction. The Board took into account the financial condition of Cantor Fitzgerald as reflected in its financial statements, noting that Cantor Fitzgerald expected to use the cash on its balance sheet to complete the Transaction.
In reviewing the proposed advisory fees under the New Advisory Agreements and estimated expenses of the Funds, the Board of Trustees took into account that during the Initial Term those advisory fees would be identical to those under the previous Advisory Agreements and Interim Advisory Agreements and that Cantor Fitzgerald had agreed to maintain the Funds’ current expense limitations for a two-year period following the effective date of the New Advisory Agreements. The Board of Trustees also took into account the proposed new breakpoint in each Fund’s advisory fee schedule, noting that it would not take effect until after the Initial Term and that even then the Funds would have to had experienced a substantial increase in their respective assets before becoming subject to the new breakpoint. Given these similarities in the Funds’ advisory fees and net expenses, the Board of Trustees took into account comparative fee and expense data that had provided in connection with their most recent annual contract review that had occurred at a Board meeting held on February 23, 2021. That comparative fee and expense data indicated, among other things, that (i) the advisory fees for the FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund, after fee waivers, while higher than the average for similarly managed funds according to statistics derived from Morningstar, Inc., remain competitive, (ii) the advisory fees for the FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund, after fee waivers, were lower
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than the average for similarly managed funds according to statistics derived from Morningstar, Inc.; and (iii) the total operating expense ratio of each Fund, after fee waivers, while higher than similarly managed funds, remain competitive with the average expense ratio for comparably managed funds, according to statistics derived from Morningstar, Inc. Based on the foregoing, the Board of Trustees concluded that the proposed advisory fees payable by the Funds were reasonable in relation to the services to be provided by Cantor Fitzgerald. The Board of Trustees also considered information provided by Cantor Fitzgerald concerning its anticipated profitability with respect to each Fund, including the assumptions and methodology used in preparing the profitability information, in view of applicable case law relating to advisory fees. For these purposes, the Board of Trustees considered not only the proposed advisory fees payable by the Funds, but also so-called “fallout” benefits that Cantor Fitzgerald expected to receive as a result of its relationship to the Funds. In evaluating the Funds’ proposed advisory fees, the Trustees considered the complexity and quality of the investment process that will continue to be applied in managing the Funds.
Given the current size of the Funds and their expected growth, the Board of Trustees did not believe that, at the present time, it would be relevant to consider the extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Funds grow, and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale. The Board of Trustees noted the potential for increased distribution opportunities for the Funds as a result of their relationship with Cantor Fitzgerald.
No single factor was considered in isolation or to be determinative to the decision of the Independent Trustees to approve the New Advisory Agreements. Based on their review, including their consideration of each of the factors referred to above, the Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that the terms of the New Advisory Agreements, including the advisory fees payable to Cantor Fitzgerald, are fair and reasonable to the Funds and their shareholders given the scope and quality of the services to be provided to the Funds and such other considerations as the Independent Trustees believed relevant in the exercise of their reasonable business judgment and that approval of the New Advisory Agreements was in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders.
The Funds’ shareholders approved the New Advisory Agreements at a shareholder meeting held on July 16, 2021 (the “Shareholder Meeting”). The results of the Shareholder Meeting are reported under the heading “REPORT OF SHAREHOLDER MEETING” in this shareholder report.
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The Funds have adopted and implemented a written liquidity risk management program as required by Rule 22e-4 (the “Liquidity Rule”) under the Investment Company Act. The program is reasonably designed to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk, taking into consideration, among other factors, the Fund’s investment strategy and the liquidity of its portfolio investments during normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; its short and long-term cash flow projections; and its cash holdings and access to other funding sources. The Funds’ Board of Trustees approved the appointment of a Liquidity Risk Committee, which includes representatives from Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P., the Funds’ investment adviser, and Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, the Funds’ Administrator. The Liquidity Risk Committee is responsible for the program’s administration and oversight and for reporting to the Board on at least an annual basis regarding the program’s operation and effectiveness. The Liquidity Risk Committee updated its assessment of each Fund’s liquidity risk profile, considering additional data gathered in the 12 months ended May 31, 2021 and the adequacy and effectiveness of the liquidity risk management program’s operations from June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021 (the “Review Period”) in order to prepare a written report for the Board of Trustees (the “Report”) for consideration at its meeting held on August 17, 2021. During the Review Period, which covered periods of market volatility related to the COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken to mitigate the impact of the pandemic, none of the Funds experienced unusual stress or disruption to its operations related to purchase and redemption activity. Also, during the Review Period the Funds held adequate levels of cash and highly liquid investments to meet shareholder redemption activities in accordance with applicable requirements. The Report concluded that (i) the Funds’ liquidity risk management program is reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Liquidity Rule and (ii) the Funds’ liquidity risk management program has been effectively implemented.
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS | October 26, 2021 |
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Dear Shareholders,
We are three-quarters of the way through 2021, and stocks are holding onto meaningful gains. As of September 30, 2021, the S&P 500® Index was up 15.92% year-to-date, while the Russell 2000® Index had gained 12.41%. The third quarter itself was a bit more subdued, with the S&P 500® Index up 0.58% and Russell 2000® Index down 4.36%. We were pleased to see solid relative performance from our portfolios as market conditions became more tumultuous. Stocks initially powered through headwinds associated with the Delta variant, but weakened late in the quarter alongside fears surrounding supply chain disruptions, waning economic stimulus, and rising interest rates. In fact, the S&P 500® Index was down 4.65% for the month of September. We think such a breather may be healthy given the torrid pace of gains through August when the S&P seemed on pace for a record number of new highs in a year.
COVID was a factor during the quarter. Early on, cyclical and so-called “reopening” plays lagged the broader market as the Delta variant evoked fears of renewed caution on the part of consumers and a setback to our economic recovery. More recently, however, this dynamic has reversed as vaccination rates have improved and case counts appear to be peaking. While there is always the threat of a new virus strain, we are hopeful the worst is behind us and continue to believe there is tremendous pent-up demand for various travel and leisure activities. Indeed, we have already witnessed very encouraging signs from various holdings in the hotel, concert, theme park, and casino industries.
Inflation has remained a hot topic. Supply chain disruptions, shortages of various commodities, port congestion, and labor constraints have prompted meaningful price increases for many finished goods. Rising energy prices, partially driven by the transition to clean energy, are also a factor. These are issues not only for consumers, who are paying up for seemingly everything, but also many manufacturing companies that are seeing input costs rise dramatically or even a scarcity of raw materials. We’ve recently seen numerous well-known companies reduce near-term earnings expectations (sometimes twice in one quarter!) given supply constraints and pressure on profit margins. This phenomenon may prove to be transitory. Nonetheless, it reminds us of the importance of investing in companies with pricing power that can offset inflationary pressures.
This brings us to the Fed. Understandably, policymakers are under a microscope given the threat of inflation. Fed Chairman Powell and his colleagues recognize that price increases could be temporary and are in no rush to significantly tighten monetary policy via higher interest rates. It’s also worth noting that tighter policy would do little to address supply chain disruptions (the primary source of inflation at the moment) and could prematurely stifle our recovery. Still, the economy is recovering nicely from COVID and there is clearly less need for aggressive policy support. Hence, while we do not expect any sudden or unexpected policy change that is typically associated with major market disruptions, we do expect policy will gradually become less accommodative.
The bigger challenge may be waning support from Congress. We will soon lap the extraordinary fiscal stimulus offered during the course of the pandemic (checks to consumers, etc.), and a large infrastructure bill seems to face political headwinds. At a minimum, another large spending bill
could be the last we see for a while. Then there is the issue of paying for all of this extraordinary stimulus. There’s already a movement afoot to raise individual and corporate tax rates. Tax increases look like they will be more moderate than initial proposals and should be manageable, but could still be a headwind for corporate profits and stock prices. In the meantime, we are also sure to get a healthy dose of partisan politics and chicanery that has become commonplace in Washington D.C. We are currently seeing this as leaders bicker over raising our country’s debt ceiling.
Up until very recently, the market has largely brushed aside the aforementioned concerns as well as others, including winds of change in China. As we enter the home stretch, it will be interesting to see if markets take a pause or stocks continue to be supported by the “TINA” thesis (i.e., “there is no alternative” to stocks given paltry interest rates). We continue to argue that valuations are full with the S&P trading at roughly 20x 2022 earnings estimates, but not unreasonable in the context of low-interest rates. While there may not be much room for continued valuation expansion, stocks may be able to appreciate at a rate commensurate with mid-to-high single-digit earnings in coming years. This would be in keeping with our expectation for more moderate returns than what investors have enjoyed in recent years. Bear in mind, the S&P 500 is up over fivefold since the financial crisis, implying annual returns nicely above historical norms. So, while returns can still be attractive, in our opinion, it seems logical to expect some reversion to the mean.
Please see our fund letters for discussion of specific ideas and investment themes. Thank you for your trust.
Davenport Core Fund (DAVPX)
The following chart represents Davenport Core Fund (DAVPX) performance and the performance of the S&P 500 Index, the Core Fund’s primary benchmark, for the periods ended September 30, 2021.
| Q3 2021 | 1 Year | 3 Years* | 5 Years* | 10 Years* | Since Inception* 1/15/98 |
Core Fund (DAVPX) | 1.41% | 25.66% | 14.15% | 14.55% | 14.88% | 7.95% |
S&P 500® Index** | 0.58% | 30.00% | 15.99% | 16.90% | 16.63% | 8.60% |
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30-Day SEC Yield: -0.11%; Expense Ratio in current prospectus: 0.87%
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. 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 may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data, current to the most recent month-end, may be obtained by calling 1-800-281-3217.
| * | Returns greater than one year are annualized. |
| ** | The S&P 500® Index is comprised of 500 U.S. stocks and is an indicator of the performance of the overall U.S. stock market. An investor cannot invest in an index and its returns are not indicative of the performance of any specific investment. |
The Davenport Core Fund (DAVPX) returned 1.41% in the third quarter and is up 13.34% year-to-date. The Fund bested the S&P 500® Index in the quarter, which was up 0.58%. Year-to-date, the S&P is up 15.92%.
The bulk of the outperformance came from a handful of names. Video gaming stocks Sony Group Corporation (SONY) and Electronic Arts, Inc. (EA) performed nicely, as did insurance broker Aon plc (AON) and life sciences company Danaher Corporation (DHR). Detractors included T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS), Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (APD) and Illumina, Inc. (ILMN), which all pulled back some from recent highs.
As with last quarter, we were active in transacting in the third quarter. Although one wouldn’t know it just by looking at the headline averages, there has been fairly significant volatility in single stock prices. This has provided us opportunities to sell some winners and redeploy proceeds into attractive valuations on new and existing names.
For example, we sold long-time holding NIKE, Inc. (NIKE) after a tremendous run. The stock tripled during our four-year holding period, and the forward price to earnings (P/E) multiple expanded from 21 times at the time of our purchase to 36x at the time of our sale. We continue to hold Nike in high regard, but a 70% increase in the valuation combined with potential issues selling into the key growth market of China caused us to take the gain and redeploy the funds into another great franchise that was on sale: Electronic Arts, Inc. (EA).
Video game stocks such as EA have been poor performers over the last year as investors have worried gamers would abandon their couches in favor of reentering the physical world. In fact, the stock is well below its highs in 2018 despite earnings per share (EPS) increasing from $3.34 in 2018 to an estimated $6.64 for the current fiscal year. This combination of a lower share price and higher earnings has left EA trading for a much cheaper valuation than typical, providing an inexpensive way for us to get exposure to an industry leader in the structural growth arena of video gaming (the video game industry is now larger than both the movie and music industries combined).
We sold Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW), which has been a top performer for the Fund in 2021. SCHW’s profits are highly sensitive to interest rates, and the better outlook for the economy (and therefore interest rate expectations) gave a shot in the arm to SCHW’s shares. The recently closed TD Ameritrade acquisition is also adding a nice bump to profits. This sale, and chips of other highflyers such as American Tower Corporation (AMT) and Aon plc (AON), allowed us to add to a number of our favored holdings that had weakened in the quarter. These include Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Ball Corporation (BLL), Mastercard, Inc. (MA) and Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD).
Taking profits in some winners and recycling the capital into favored laggards has worked thus far, as stock selection mattered a lot more this quarter, given the overall market weakness in September. We remain optimistic for the Fund as it owns a great collection of high-quality companies and wouldn’t be surprised to see stock selection continuing to matter more in the coming quarters. We look forward to reporting back as we close out the year.
Recent Purchases:
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) - AMZN shares had consolidated for roughly a year before beginning to move up recently. We elect to add on the recent modest pullback. AMZN’s cash flows were held back some in 2020 with higher pandemic-related costs but are expected to move much higher in the next three years. Expectations are for Free Cash Flow1 (FCF) to grow from $31bn in 2020 to $81bn in 2023.
Ball Corporation (BLL) - We added to our position in BLL. BLL has been a fund holding since September of last year, and we believe the recent pullback in the shares presents an attractive opportunity to access a quality compounder at a historically attractive valuation.
Booking Holdings, Inc. (BKNG) - Booking is one of the largest online travel agencies in the world with brands such as Booking.com, Priceline, KAYAK, and OpenTable. We purchased the position as we expect a significant growth rebound as the COVID pandemic recedes and consumers worldwide resume travel. With the recent Delta variant scare, the stock has sold off to a level we find attractive.
Electronic Arts, Inc. (EA) - We think the current near-term headwinds are more than priced into the stocks at this point and elect to initiate a position in EA. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, EA is a leading video game publisher boasting a large array of owned and licensed console, mobile, and PC games.
Honeywell International, Inc. (HON) - We added to our position in HON. HON, one of the highest quality industrial companies in the world, has underperformed its peers this year given its significant exposure to later-cycle businesses (aerospace, oil & gas, non-res). However, we think that’s about to change as the pandemic recovery matures and we believe HON is poised to post stronger organic growth (vs. peers) over the next couple of years.
Mastercard, Inc. (MA) - MA has been a great stock for the Fund since we bought it five years ago. That being said, shares have traded sideways the past 1.5 years as the market has gravitated towards 100% digital payments companies such as PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) and Square, Inc. (SQ). We think this is presenting an attractive buying opportunity, as earnings estimates continue to rise while the stock has come down, compressing the valuation multiple significantly.
Markel Corporation (MKL) - We added to our position in MKL and think it can get back to a high single-digit to low double-digit book value growth rate in coming years without taking an inordinate amount of risk.
Pioneer Natural Resources Company (PXD) - Since our purchase, PXD has moved from an end-of-year variable dividend plan to a quarterly one, bringing forward cash flow returns to shareholders. At current oil prices we estimate PXD will pay a $17 per share dividend in 2022, for an 10% dividend yield, which would make it the highest dividend yielder in the S&P 500, therefore adding to the position.
Recent Sales:
American Tower Corporation (AMT) - We chipped our position in AMT. It remains a large position for us given the favorable multi-year growth profile associated with the buildout of 5G wireless networks; however, the valuation is now more reasonable at roughly 30x Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) estimates for 2022. We think the shares can appreciate in line with cash flow growth, which we expect to be low double-digits, but believe more valuation expansion may be difficult.
Aon plc (AON) - AON has been a solid holding for the Fund and we elect to reduce the position to harvest some gains following the recent move to all-time highs. We’d note that we are still attracted to the standalone AON story and expect double-digit earnings growth going forward.
Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. (BAM) - We elect to reduce the position modestly as the stock does appear to be more fairly valued on a near-term basis but continue to remain positive on BAM’s outlook over time.
Brookfield Asset Management Reinsurance Partners Ltd. (BAMR) - The resulting BAMR position is too small and illiquid for us to retain a meaningful position. Furthermore, shares of BAMR were trading at a premium to shares of BAM despite the fact that each share of BAMR is redeemable for 1 share of BAM. As such, we elected to sell the shares as opposed to converting them back into BAM shares.
Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) - We continue to hold Schwab in high regard but think the current share price already implies significant benefits from higher interest rates, which still remains far from being a done deal. As such we elect to sell the position.
Fleetcor Technologies, Inc. (FLT) - FLT has seen an uneven impact to affected industries via emerging market exposure, in store shopping exposure and business travel. While we think the company has a great financial model and a solid long-term outlook, the near-term remains flat so we elect to sell the position.
NIKE, Inc. (NKE) - NKE has also been a very good performer for us, however, with the stock at all-time highs and close to 38x forward earnings, we decided to chip our position. However, later in the quarter, we elected to sell our position in NKE. While we continue to think NKE is one of the highest quality companies out there, we believe the risk/reward has become less attractive and chose to redeploy the proceeds into EA.
Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) - SHW has been a standout performer over the four years we’ve owned it and we continue to think it fits squarely in the quality compounder bucket we look for. That said, we think the stock may take some time off as the company fights to maintain margins in a rising input cost environment and elected to chip the position.
| 1 | Free cash flow (FCF) represents the cash a company generates after accounting for cash outflows to support operations and maintain its capital assets. |
Davenport Value & Income Fund (DVIPX)
The following chart represents Davenport Value & Income Fund (DVIPX) performance and the performance of the Russell 1000® Value Index, the Fund’s primary benchmark, and the S&P 500® Index for the periods ended September 30, 2021.
| Q3 2021 | 1 Year | 3 Years* | 5 Years* | 10 Years* | Since Inception* 12/31/10 |
Value & Income Fund (DVIPX) | (0.83%) | 29.13% | 8.43% | 9.85% | 12.64% | 11.20% |
Russell 1000® Value Index** | (0.78%) | 35.01% | 10.07% | 10.94% | 13.51% | 11.28% |
S&P 500® Index** | 0.58% | 30.00% | 15.99% | 16.90% | 16.63% | 14.42% |
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30-Day SEC Yield: 1.54%; Expense Ratio in current prospectus: 0.87%
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. 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 may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data, current to the most recent month-end, may be obtained by calling 1-800-281-3217.
| * | Returns greater than one year are annualized. |
| ** | The Russell 1000® Value Index measures the performance of the Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The S&P 500® Index is comprised of 500 U.S. stocks and is an indicator of the performance of the overall U.S. stock market. Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC, a division of S&P Global, is the source and owner of the registered trademarks related to the S&P 500 Index. An investor cannot invest in an index and its returns are not indicative of the performance of any specific investment. |
The Davenport Value & Income Fund (DVIPX) declined 0.83% in the third quarter and is up 13.90% year-to-date. This compares to the Fund’s primary benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index, which also declined 0.78% in the third quarter and is up 16.14% year-to-date. The S&P 500® Index increased 0.58% in the third quarter and is up 15.92% year-to-date.
While the end result was a modest decline, the third quarter felt like a roller coaster with a resurgence of Covid-19 from the Delta variant, the subsequent peak and decline in cases, constant supply chain disruptions, inflation, and the eternal bickering in Washington D.C. over taxes, spending, and the debt ceiling. Despite the noise, the Fund performed in-line with its benchmark.
Performance in the quarter was led by our energy and financial holdings. A 60%+ increase in natural gas prices drove a 25%+ increase in recently purchased Coterra Energy, Inc. (CTRA - formerly Cabot Oil & Gas), which was our top performer during the quarter. Most of our financial stocks also posted solid gains as they began to price in the likelihood of higher interest rates. One name to highlight is Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. (BAM). The shares have rerated higher as fears around the company’s office real estate holdings have receded and BAM sits in an enviable position with record levels of liquidity following recent fundraising success and elevated asset disposition activity. We did chip our position in BAM during the quarter as we felt risk/reward was more balanced following the move higher. However, BAM remains our largest position as we are attracted to its high margin, predictable and growing cash flow stream, which we believe opens the door for greater return of cash to shareholders in the future.
Key detractors in the quarter were those stocks most impacted by supply chain disruptions and rising input costs. This includes names like Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A./N.V. (BUD), United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), and 3M Company (MMM). We believe each of these names has solid pricing power, however the absolute level of inflation makes it difficult to keep up and has led to near-term margin pressures. We expect this to abate over time.
During the quarter, we initiated a new position in Anthem, Inc. (ANTM), a high-quality and leading Managed Care Organization. We believe the company is positioned nicely with ongoing above-market Medicare Advantage membership growth, a sizeable Medicaid pipeline, and its prowess managing high-cost and complex patient populations. ANTM continues to drive efficiency through ongoing digitization and additional product launches that further integrate its diverse suite of assets. The company expects to grow earnings per share (EPS) at 12-15% in the long-term, driven by 8-10% growth from operations and 4-5% from capital deployment. The shares sold off after 2Q earnings, giving us an attractive buying opportunity with the stock at approximately 15x times 2021 earnings estimates.
In sum, despite turbulence in the markets we continue to emphasize a balanced approach in the Fund. We hold a combination of traditional value and dividend payers and some less cyclical names that we think offer attractive relative value. Looking ahead, value stocks tend to outperform in periods of higher inflation, which should provide a gentle tailwind to this strategy.
Recent Purchases:
Anthem, Inc. (ANTM) - We purchased a position in ANTM. We believe the company is positioned nicely with ongoing above-market MA membership growth, a sizeable Medicaid pipeline, and the company’s prowess managing high-cost and complex patient populations. ANTM continues to drive efficiency through ongoing digitization and additional product launches that further integrate its diverse suite of assets. The company also boasts its own in-house PBM, IngenioRx, which should continue to generate low-to-mid teens growth, reduce costs, and improve profitability-while also allowing ANTM to continue to invest in its product offerings. The company expects to grow Earnings Per Share (EPS) at 12%-15% in the long-term, tied to 8%-10% growth from operations and 4%-5% from capital deployment.
Recent Sales:
Anheuser-Busch Inbev S.A./N.V. (BUD) - While we continue to be positive on the long-term outlook for the company, we think the near-term story has become cloudier given the expectation for continued margin pressure due to higher raw material and distribution costs in the face of the recent Delta variant surge. Given the position size, we elect to reduce the position and redeploy the funds into a new name that we feel is more compelling at this juncture.
Brookfield Asset Management Reinsurance Partners Ltd. (BAMR) - Shares of BAMR were trading at a premium to shares of BAM despite the fact that each share of BAMR is redeemable for 1 share of BAM. As such, we elected to sell the shares as opposed to converting them back into BAM shares.
Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. (BAM) - BAM has been an outstanding performer for the Fund lately, up 38% year-to-date. Shares have re-rated higher as fears around Brookfield’s office real estate holdings have receded. In addition, the continued low-interest rate environment has been highly supportive of Brookfield’s real assets investment strategy. Institutional investors continue to increase their allocation to alternatives and BAM has put up excellent fundraising numbers for new funds. We elect to reduce the position modestly as the stock does appear to be more fairly valued on a near-term basis but continue to remain positive on BAM’s outlook over time.
Davenport Equity Opportunities Fund (DEOPX)
The following chart represents Davenport Equity Opportunities Fund (DEOPX) performance and the performance of the Russell Midcap® Index, the Fund’s primary benchmark, and the S&P® 500 Index for the periods ended September 30, 2021.
| Q3 2021 | 1 Year | 3 Years* | 5 Years* | 10 Years* | Since Inception* 12/31/10 |
Equity Opportunities Fund (DEOPX) | 1.94% | 34.50% | 19.75% | 16.51% | 16.24% | 14.28% |
Russell Midcap® Index** | (0.93%) | 38.11% | 14.22% | 14.39% | 15.52% | 12.98% |
S&P 500® Index** | 0.58% | 30.00% | 15.99% | 16.90% | 16.63% | 14.42% |
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30-Day SEC Yield: -0.23%; Expense Ratio in current prospectus: 0.88%
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. 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 may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data, current to the most recent month-end, may be obtained by calling 1-800-281-3217.
| * | Returns greater than one year are annualized. |
| ** | The Russell Midcap® Index measures the performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000, which represents approximately 25% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 1000®. The S&P 500® Index is comprised of 500 U.S. stocks and is an indicator of the performance of the overall U.S. stock market. Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC, a division of S&P Global, is the source and owner of the registered trademarks related to the S&P 500 Index. An investor cannot invest in an index and its returns are not indicative of the performance of any specific investment. |
The Davenport Equity Opportunities Fund (DEOPX) enjoyed a strong third quarter, advancing 1.94% for the period relative to a 0.93% decline for the Russell Midcap® Index. Year-to-date (YTD), the Fund is up 15.62%, slightly outpacing the 15.17% gain for the Russell Midcap.
Evoqua Water Technologies Corporation (AQUA) was once again a top contributor for the strategy, showing continued momentum on the heels of solid quarterly results and mounting optimism regarding the inclusion of meaningful water infrastructure spending within potential infrastructure legislation. Also among top contributors were two relatively new positions in Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR) and Ball Corporation (BLL) as well as our most tenured position, Intuit, Inc. (INTU), which we exited during the quarter. Below, we take some time to discuss the INTU story in more detail. While it is not customary for us to dwell on past performance, we feel our experience with this security is important to highlight. On the negative side of the ledger, we experienced continued underperformance from deep value situations Cannae Holdings, Inc. (CNNE) and Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (FRFHF). Despite our frustration with the persistent disconnect from intrinsic value at each entity, we elected to add to positions at what we believe to be extremely compelling risk/reward levels.
Another key position that we have become increasingly excited about following a period of recent underperformance is video game publisher Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO). The video game subsector has fallen out of favor this year, as COVID tailwinds diminished and news around both delayed game launches and video game regulation in China added fuel to the fire. We feel the stocks now reflect these near-term concerns and believe the pandemic helped accelerate strong secular growth and structural changes that should continue to provide fundamental tailwinds for the video game industry for the foreseeable future. Like many of its peers, TTWO has dealt with product delays resulting from the pandemic; however, we note the publisher boasts the strongest pipeline in company history with roughly 90 titles in development set to release over the coming years. Moreover, engagement with existing titles remains strong and TTWO has successfully increased its higher margin recurrent consumer spending to more than 60% of bookings. All told, we expect the company to grow earnings and free cash flow (FCF) in the high teens over the next few years and used the recent stock weakness to add to our position at a valuation well below historical averages.
As mentioned above, consumer tax and small business software provider Intuit, Inc. (INTU) was one of our top performers during the period. One of our most tenured positions in the Fund, INTU has been a tremendous compounder over the years and is a great example of what our process hopes to achieve. The stock is up more than tenfold over the last decade (+50% YTD) as the
company has transitioned to a software delivered business model, reinvigorated its consumer tax business, executed on its QuickBooks growth strategy and thoughtfully allocated its cash flows to value-enhancing opportunities. For context, we last added to INTU in 2013. At that time, the stock was trading at $56 with a market cap of roughly $17 billion and a valuation of 15x forward earnings. Today, the company boasts a market cap of more than $150 billion and the stock trades for north of 50x earnings. While we believe the company’s “blue chip” status is deserving of such a premium, we felt the risk/reward is much more balanced at current levels. As such, we thought it appropriate to monetize the position and note that our cash position (which now stands north of 5%) gives us ample flexibility to emphasize the next great compounder.
In closing, we are pleased to have performed relatively well as market conditions became more volatile. Furthermore, we are excited about the roster of companies we own and stand ready to deploy funds raised through recent sales as opportunities arise. As always, we thank you for your trust and look forward to updating you on our progress in the future.
Recent Purchases:
Ball Corporation (BLL) - With the stock at a discount to historical averages, we continue to view BLL as a great risk reward opportunity and elected to add to our position.
Cannae Holdings, Inc. (CNNE) - Early in the quarter, we added to our position in CNNE. CNNE has been a disappointment this year as key holdings have underperformed and the company’s discount to liquidation value widened further. We believe several catalysts remain that will serve to narrow the stock’s discount to intrinsic value, which now stands at its widest level in history.
Cannae Holdings, Inc. (CNNE) - Midway through the quarter, we were frustrated by the stock’s persistent discount to the underlying value of its holdings, however, maintain a high degree of conviction in the ultimate realization of the value being built within the entity. Management recently stepped up, effecting a share repurchase of roughly 3% of the outstanding shares. With the stock trading at a 30% plus discount to liquidation value (implies upside of 45%+), we find the shares to be compelling and added to the position again.
Cannae Holdings Inc. (CNNE) - We added to our position for the third time this quarter. CNNE shares remain subdued despite improved performance of key holdings - namely Ceridian HCM Holdings, Inc. (CDAY) and Alight, Inc. (ALIT), which have both appreciated nearly 20% over the last month. In fact, CDAY is set to join the S&P 500® Index which, in addition to providing support to the stock, should allow CNNE to monetize their position more quickly given increased trading liquidity. Going forward, we are hopeful that continued execution at key holdings as well as ongoing monetization of mature investments can help close the discount to net asset value (NAV), which now stands north of 35%.
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. (FRFHF) - We added to our position in FRFHF. While the shares have recovered meaningfully from their pandemic lows, the stock has pulled back double digits from recent highs despite impressive underwriting results and encouraging investment returns. Despite being somewhat scarred by the stock’s history of persistent cheapness, we believe the risk reward is simply too skewed in our favor to ignore.
Markel Corporation (MKL) - We think MKL can get back to a high single-digit to low double-digit book value growth rate in coming years without taking an inordinate amount of risk. While this type of return might illicit a yawn from growth investors of the day, we feel like the risk/ reward for the stock is quite attractive and elected to add to our position.
Take Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) - With the shares off nearly 25% from recent highs, we think the risk/reward profile is very attractive at current levels and elected to add to our position.
Take Two Interactive Software, Inc. (TTWO) - Shares of TTWO are largely unchanged since we added to our position earlier in the quarter and elected to make our position more meaningful given what we believe to be an attractive risk/reward opportunity.
Recent Sales:
American Tower Corporation (AMT) - We chipped our position in AMT. We think the shares can appreciate in line with cash flow growth, which we expect to be low double-digits, but believe more valuation expansion may be difficult.
American Tower Corporation (AMT) - While we continue to believe AMT possesses one of the best business models and that results will continue to be supported by strong secular tailwinds and solid execution, we elect to reduce exposure for the second time this quarter given a more balanced risk/reward profile in addition to the position’s outsized weighting.
Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) - After our well-timed add in early June, shares of ADSK have rallied ~20%. While we continue to believe in the company’s long-term growth thesis, we felt it prudent to chip the position. As such, we feel comfortable maintaining a 3% position in the Fund.
Align Technologies, Inc. (ALGN) – We elected to dial the position size back as out year P/E valuation has risen from 33x at the time of our purchase to 44x today. We believe the multiple is still reasonable for the quality and growth and has traded at 50-60x out year earnings in the past.
Brookfield Asset Management Reinsurance Partners Ltd. (BAMR) - The resulting BAMR position is too small and illiquid for us to retain a meaningful position. Furthermore, shares of BAMR were trading at a premium to shares of BAM despite the fact that each share of BAMR is redeemable for 1 share of BAM. As such, we elected to sell the shares.
DraftKings, Inc. (DKNG) - While we continue to believe in the tremendous market opportunity for online sports betting in addition to DKNG’s ability to remain a top player, we note that increased spending and incremental competition may push out the path to profitability and the stock’s valuation leaves little room for error, so we sold the position.
Intuit, Inc. (INTU) - While we believe the company’s “blue chip” status is deserving of such a premium, we feel the risk/reward is much more balanced at current levels. We thought it appropriate to monetize and sell the position and note that our cash position (which now stands north of 5%) gives us ample flexibility to emphasize the next great compounder.
Davenport Small Cap Focus Fund (DSCPX)
This chart represents Davenport Small Cap Focus Fund (DSCPX) performance and the performance of the Russell 2000® Index, the Small Cap Focus Fund’s primary benchmark, for the periods ended September 30, 2021.
| Q3 2021 | 1 Year | 3 Year* | 5 Year* | Since Inception* 12/31/14 |
Small Cap Focus Fund (DSCPX) | 4.95% | 36.11% | 18.58% | 17.26% | 13.59% |
Russell 2000® Index** | (4.36%) | 47.68% | 10.54% | 13.45% | 10.84% |
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30-Day SEC Yield: -0.09%; Expense Ratio in current prospectus: 0.91%
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. 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 may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data, current to the most recent month-end, may be obtained by calling 1-800-281-3217.
| * | Returns greater than one year are annualized. |
| ** | The Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, representing approximately 8% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000. An investor cannot invest in an index and its returns are not indicative of the performance of any specific investment. |
The Davenport Small Cap Focus Fund (DSCPX) enjoyed a strong third quarter, gaining 4.95% versus a 4.36% decline for the Russell 2000® Index. For the year, the Fund is up 13.16% which now exceeds the 12.41% gain for the Russell 2000. In our last letter, we spoke to concerns regarding “pockets of speculation” that seemed to be driving index returns and expressed our conviction about the quality of the Fund. While we did not anticipate a dramatic reversal in relative performance in such a short period, we are pleased to have our discipline rewarded during a period of volatility.
Performance was broad-based during the period. We saw continued momentum from top holdings such as Evoqua Water Technologies Corporation (AQUA) and Switch, Inc. (SWCH), where we elected to trim positions amid recent strength. We also saw patience rewarded with tech-enabled insurance broker BRP Group, Inc. (BRP) as the stock surged alongside strong results and accelerated mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. Here too, we elected to pare the position back into strength, but remain attracted to this fast-growing, scalable business that appears to be scratching the surface of a large market opportunity. Other notable performers included Chart Industries, Inc. (GTLS) and Builders FirstSource, Inc. (BLDR), which advanced 30.6% and 21.3% during the period, respectively. Key detractors included Cannae Holdings, Inc. (CNNE) and Janus International Group, Inc. (JBI). We continue to believe our patience will be rewarded with CNNE, which trades at its widest discount to net asset value (NAV) in the company’s history. JBI has been quite volatile since coming public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) transaction. We remain encouraged by JBI’s leading position within the public storage equipment industry, which should continue to beget predictable results and double-digit free cash flow (FCF) growth.
We have significantly upped our position in Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (MCRI), a longstanding position that we know well. As a reminder, MCRI owns two casino resorts (Reno, NV and Black Hawk, CO) and is roughly 30% owned by the Farahi family, who founded the company and built it from a motor lodge into a $1 billion+ enterprise. The stock was a big winner last year, but is up only modestly in 2021 despite the successful debut of its casino expansion and new hotel in Black Hawk, which is roughly 45 minutes away from a population of 3 million people in Denver. We think the company can generate $5/share of FCF, implying the stock is currently trading under 13x FCF/share. Moreover, the company is rapidly paying down debt and will be debt-free next year. This puts it in a great positon to acquire a third property, which may create additional value if its success in Black Hawk is any indication. Even without another deal, we think the stock is worth $90+ and note MCRI itself could easily be considered a takeout candidate given its small size.
We initiated a position in Avid Technology, Inc. (AVID) during the quarter. AVID is a leading provider of software and integrated solutions to the media and entertainment industry. AVID is considered the gold standard for media editing, and the company maintains dominant market share across its core markets, with estimates north of 80% for high-end film, TV shows, and broadcast news, as well as 70%+ within professionally created music. Despite being an industry leader, the company struggled to grow under its former management team that was overly promotional and lacked innovation. In 2018, Jeff Rosica took the helm alongside a new C-suite with a focus on repairing the company’s culture, reinvigorating and reprioritizing the product roadmap, and instilling more discipline around operational efficiency. Additionally, the company recently began the transition to a subscription/SaaS model with long-term agreements that should provide more recurring and higher margin revenue as well as significant FCF generation. We think the new leadership team will return the company to its former glory, bolstered by a favorable industry backdrop of exponential growth for video and music streaming. As the business model transition progresses, we expect revenue to grow in the low double digits while FCF should grow at approximately 30% compound annual growth rate (CAGR).
We are pleased with the resiliency of our strategy amid a more volatile environment and remain confident in the Fund’s positioning. Furthermore, we are encouraged by the opportunities we are seeing to put money to work and continue to believe the Fund offers an element of timeliness.
Davenport Balanced Income Fund (DBALX)
The following chart represents Davenport Balanced Income Fund (DBALX) performance and performance of the Fund’s primary benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index for the period ended September 30, 2021.
| Q3 2021 | 1 Year | 3 Year* | 5 Year* | Since Inception* 12/31/15 |
Balanced Income Fund (DBALX) | (0.17%) | 18.46% | 7.10% | 6.93% | 7.24% |
Russell 1000® Value Index** | (0.78%) | 35.01% | 10.07% | 10.94% | 11.27% |
Blended 60% Russell 1000® Value Index/40% Bloomberg Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index | (0.44%) | 19.94% | 8.41% | 7.90% | 8.23% |
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30-Day SEC Yield: 1.09%; Expense Ratio in current prospectus: 0.93%
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. 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 may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance data, current to the most recent month-end, may be obtained by calling 1-800-281-3217.
| * | Returns greater than one year are annualized. |
| ** | The Russell 1000® Value Index measures the performance of the Russell 1000 companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values |
The Davenport Balanced Income Fund (DBALX) declined 0.17% during the third quarter of the year, outperforming the 0.44% decrease for the blended 60% Russell 1000® Value and 40% Bloomberg Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index. Year-to-date, the Fund is up 8.56% compared to the 9.16% increase for the blended benchmark.
In a quarter of broader negative equity performance, we are pleased to see our Balanced Fund held up nicely. While equities got off to a hot start to the third quarter with the S&P 500® Index increasing nearly 6% in July and August, September brought a whirlwind of volatility alongside concerns around inflation and political squabbling over taxes, spending, and the debt ceiling. That said, we were pleased with our performance in the equity portion of the Fund, which was led by our energy and financial stocks. Coterra Energy, Inc. (CTRA – formerly Cabot Oil & Gas) was a big contributor to performance during the quarter and benefited from a more than 60% increase in natural gas prices. Within financials, Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. (BAM) was a standout performer as fears around the company’s office real estate abated. And, BAM now boasts significant levels of liquidity following recent fundraising success and asset disposition activity. On the other side, Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A./N.V. (BUD) and United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) were our biggest detractors to performance. Both were heavily impacted by continued supply chain disruptions and increasing input costs. While these issues may be a near-term overhang for margins, we expect these issues to abate over time.
During the quarter, we introduced a new position in Perrigo Company plc (PRGO), a provider of self-care products and over-the-counter health and wellness solutions. The stock was down significantly after reporting earnings that failed to meet expectations. Additionally, the company had been plagued by an overhanging Irish tax settlement relating to a 2013 asset sale, with Irish
Office of the Revenue Commissioners initially claiming the company owed roughly $1.9 billion in back taxes. Since our purchase, PRGO announced a very favorable settlement and agreed to pay approximately $309 million—a fraction of the initial headline number. With this favorable settlement, we believe the company can now focus on execution for the core business and return to growth. Additionally, we expect company estimates to rise and the shares to re-rate to a peer-like multiple, offering further upside for the stock.
The bond allocation of the Balanced Income Fund consists of 26 high-quality bonds across ten sectors with the top allocations to Energy at 17.2%, Health Care at 15.2%, Communications at 11.4%, and U.S. Treasuries at 13.6%.
Our floating rate exposure has continued to reduce itself naturally through bond maturities and now sits at 4.96% of the fixed portion of the Fund. We still do not see value in the floating rate market with 3-month LIBOR ending the quarter hovering around 13 basis points. However, we think that we might be able to re-enter this trade when the Federal Reserve begins to raise Fed Fund rates in the future. If this becomes the case, we will look to add floating-rate exposure through SOFR (US Secured Overnight Financing Rate) linked notes. We have seen the supply of this product increase recently as it will eventually become the replacement for US LIBOR.
Transactions this quarter focused on initiating several corporate bonds while lightening up our longer-duration treasuries. As we feel higher rates are on the horizon, we sold our largest treasury position, T 2.875% 8/15/28. After holding a decent cash allocation, late in the quarter we initiated positions in Stryker Corporation (SYK), McKesson Corporation (MCK), and American Tower Corporation (AMT). All high quality and short duration positions in keeping with our thesis during times of uncertainty and volatility.
In closing, we are pleased to see the Fund outperform the blended benchmark during the quarter. The recent volatility is a good reminder of the value of a balanced approach. Our allocation to dividend-paying, value-oriented equities with strong balance sheets that can weather economic uncertainty, coupled with defensive positioning in fixed income should continue to provide a volatility buffer in the near-term as well as current income and long-term capital appreciation.
Sincerely,
John P. Ackerly IV, CFA
President, The Davenport Funds
DAVENPORT CORE FUND |
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION (Unaudited) |
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Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment in
Davenport Core Fund and the S&P 500® Index
| | Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended September 30, 2021) | |
| | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Davenport Core Fund (a) | | 25.66% | | 14.55% | | 14.88% | |
S&P 500® Index | | 30.00% | | 16.90% | | 16.63% | |
| (a) | The total returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
DAVENPORT VALUE & INCOME FUND |
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION (Unaudited) |
|
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment in
Davenport Value & Income Fund, the Russell 1000® Value Index
and the Lipper Equity Income Index
| | Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended September 30, 2021) | |
| | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Davenport Value & Income Fund (a) | | 29.13% | | 9.85% | | 12.64% | |
Russell 1000® Value Index | | 35.01% | | 10.94% | | 13.51% | |
Lipper Equity Income Index | | 28.50% | | 11.43% | | 12.80% | |
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| (a) | The total returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
DAVENPORT EQUITY OPPORTUNITIES FUND |
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION (Unaudited) |
|
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment in
Davenport Equity Opportunities Fund and the Russell Midcap® Index
| | Average Annual Total Returns (for periods ended September 30, 2021) | |
| | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
Davenport Equity Opportunities Fund (a) | | 34.50% | | 16.51% | | 16.24% | |
Russell Midcap® Index | | 38.11% | | 14.39% | | 15.52% | |
| (a) | The total returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
DAVENPORT SMALL CAP FOCUS FUND |
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION (Unaudited) |
|
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment in
Davenport Small Cap Focus Fund and the Russell 2000® Index
| | Average Annual Total Returns | |
| | (for periods ended September 30, 2021) | |
| | | | | | Since | |
| | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | Inception(b) | |
Davenport Small Cap Focus Fund (a) | | 36.11% | | 17.26% | | 13.59% | |
Russell 2000® Index | | 47.68% | | 13.45% | | 10.84% | |
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| (a) | The total returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
| (b) | Commencement of operations was December 31, 2014. |
DAVENPORT BALANCED INCOME FUND |
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION (Unaudited) |
|
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment in Davenport Balanced
Income Fund, the Russell 1000® Value Index, a Blended 60% Russell 1000® Value
Index / 40% Bloomberg Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index and the
Morningstar US OE Allocation – 50% to 70% Equity
| | Average Annual Total Returns | |
| | (for periods ended September 30, 2021) | |
| | | | | | Since | |
| | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | Inception(b) | |
Davenport Balanced Income Fund (a) | | 18.46% | | 6.93% | | 7.24% | |
Russell 1000® Value Index | | 35.01% | | 10.94% | | 11.27% | |
Blended 60% Russell 1000® Value Index/40% Bloomberg Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index | | 19.94% | | 7.90% | | 8.23% | |
Morningstar US OE Allocation -50% to 70% Equity | | 19.82% | | 9.17% | | 9.08% | |
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| (a) | The total returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
| (b) | Commencement of operations was December 31, 2015. |
DAVENPORT CORE FUND |
PORTFOLIO INFORMATION |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
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Sector Allocation vs. the S&P 500® Index
Top Ten Equity Holdings
Security Description | | % of Net Assets |
Alphabet, Inc. - Classes A and C | | 4.9% |
Microsoft Corporation | | 4.3% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | | 3.7% |
Danaher Corporation | | 3.7% |
Adobe, Inc. | | 3.5% |
Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. - Class A | | 3.5% |
Accenture plc - Class A | | 3.1% |
Mastercard, Inc. - Class A | | 3.1% |
Apple, Inc. | | 3.0% |
Markel Corporation | | 2.9% |
DAVENPORT VALUE & INCOME FUND |
PORTFOLIO INFORMATION |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
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Sector Allocation vs. the Russell 1000® Value Index
Top Ten Equity Holdings
Security Description | | % of Net Assets |
Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. - Class A | | 3.9% |
Johnson & Johnson | | 3.0% |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | | 3.0% |
Watsco, Inc. | | 2.9% |
Sony Group Corporation - ADR | | 2.9% |
Comcast Corporation - Class A | | 2.8% |
Microsoft Corporation | | 2.8% |
Bunge Ltd. | | 2.7% |
United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B | | 2.7% |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B | | 2.7% |
DAVENPORT EQUITY OPPORTUNITIES FUND |
PORTFOLIO INFORMATION |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
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Sector Allocation vs. the Russell Midcap® Index
Top Ten Equity Holdings
Security Description | | % of Net Assets |
DISH Network Corporation - Class A | | 6.9% |
Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. - Class A | | 6.0% |
Markel Corporation | | 5.2% |
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. | | 4.6% |
Evoqua Water Technologies Corporation | | 4.6% |
Cannae Holdings, Inc. | | 4.3% |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. | | 4.3% |
Etsy, Inc. | | 4.2% |
American Tower Corporation | | 4.1% |
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. | | 3.9% |
DAVENPORT SMALL CAP FOCUS FUND |
PORTFOLIO INFORMATION |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
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Sector Allocation vs. the Russell 2000® Index
Top Ten Equity Holdings
Security Description | | % of Net Assets |
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. | | 5.3% |
Alight, Inc. - Class A | | 5.2% |
Cannae Holdings, Inc. | | 4.8% |
NewMarket Corporation | | 4.6% |
Evoqua Water Technologies Corporation | | 4.3% |
Stewart Information Services Corporation | | 4.2% |
Janus International Group, Inc. | | 3.9% |
Liberty Latin America Ltd. - Class C | | 3.7% |
Builders FirstSource, Inc. | | 3.3% |
BRP Group, Inc. - Class A | | 3.2% |
DAVENPORT BALANCED INCOME FUND |
PORTFOLIO INFORMATION |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
|
Asset Allocation (% of Net Assets)
Ten Largest Equity Holdings | | % of Net Assets |
Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. - Class A | | 2.1% |
Cannae Holdings, Inc. | | 1.7% |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | | 1.7% |
Johnson & Johnson | | 1.6% |
Watsco, Inc. | | 1.6% |
Sony Group Corporation - ADR | | 1.6% |
United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B | | 1.5% |
Stewart Information Services Corporation | | 1.5% |
Microsoft Corporation | | 1.5% |
Bunge Ltd. | | 1.5% |
Equity Sector Concentration vs. the Russell 1000® Value Index (64.6% of Net Assets) |
|
Bond Portfolio (33.3% of Net Assets) | | | | Credit Quality | | Composite Quality |
Number of Fixed-Income Securities | | 26 | | AAA | | 13.6% |
Average Quality | | A/A- | | AA | | 10.3% |
Effective Maturity | | 3.9 | yrs. | A | | 24.8% |
Average Effective Duration | | 3.7 | yrs. | BBB | | 51.3% |
| | | | | | |
Sector Breakdown | | % of Bond Portfolio | | | | |
Communications | | 11.4% | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | 9.4% | | | | |
Consumer Staples | | 5.7% | | | | |
Energy | | 17.2% | | | | |
Financials | | 5.1% | | | | |
Health Care | | 15.2% | | | | |
Industrials | | 3.5% | | | | |
Materials | | 3.7% | | | | |
Real Estate | | 4.2% | | | | |
Technology | | 7.1% | | | | |
Utilities | | 3.9% | | | | |
U.S. Treasury | | 13.6% | | | | |
DAVENPORT CORE FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
COMMON STOCKS — 96.0% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Communications — 15.5% | | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc. - Class A (a) | | | 8,290 | | | $ | 22,163,481 | |
Alphabet, Inc. - Class C (a) | | | 7,036 | | | | 18,753,121 | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 5,669 | | | | 13,457,469 | |
DISH Network Corporation - Class A (a) | | | 380,358 | | | | 16,530,359 | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 100,594 | | | | 14,309,496 | |
Facebook, Inc. - Class A (a) | | | 41,118 | | | | 13,955,038 | |
T-Mobile US, Inc. (a) | | | 129,701 | | | | 16,570,600 | |
Walt Disney Company (The) (a) | | | 75,789 | | | | 12,821,225 | |
| | | | | | | 128,560,789 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 11.7% | | | | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | | | 9,449 | | | | 31,040,343 | |
CarMax, Inc. (a) | | | 151,983 | | | | 19,447,745 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 35,678 | | | | 11,711,660 | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. (a) | | | 7,743 | | | | 13,003,594 | |
TJX Companies, Inc. (The) | | | 330,596 | | | | 21,812,724 | |
| | | | | | | 97,016,066 | |
Consumer Staples — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Constellation Brands, Inc. - Class A | | | 49,590 | | | | 10,448,117 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Energy — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Pioneer Natural Resources Company | | | 103,128 | | | | 17,171,843 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials — 12.4% | | | | | | | | |
Aon plc - Class A | | | 49,035 | | | | 14,012,732 | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B (a) | | | 68,270 | | | | 18,633,614 | |
Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. - Class A | | | 542,090 | | | | 29,007,236 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Company | | | 104,842 | | | | 17,161,587 | |
Markel Corporation (a) | | | 20,348 | | | | 24,318,505 | |
| | | | | | | 103,133,674 | |
Health Care — 11.1% | | | | | | | | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | 105,732 | | | | 12,490,121 | |
Danaher Corporation | | | 101,875 | | | | 31,014,825 | |
Illumina, Inc. (a) | | | 22,916 | | | | 9,294,959 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 100,855 | | | | 16,288,082 | |
Medtronic plc | | | 92,610 | | | | 11,608,664 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 30,261 | | | | 11,824,183 | |
| | | | | | | 92,520,834 | |
Industrials — 3.8% | | | | | | | | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 86,581 | | | | 18,379,415 | |
Union Pacific Corporation | | | 65,908 | | | | 12,918,627 | |
| | | | | | | 31,298,042 | |
DAVENPORT CORE FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
COMMON STOCKS — 96.0% (Continued) | | Shares | | | Value | |
Materials — 7.7% | | | | | | |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | | | 66,360 | | | $ | 16,995,459 | |
Ball Corporation | | | 167,580 | | | | 15,077,173 | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | 45,798 | | | | 15,648,261 | |
Sherwin-Williams Company (The) | | | 58,922 | | | | 16,482,251 | |
| | | | | | | 64,203,144 | |
Real Estate — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
American Tower Corporation | | | 82,369 | | | | 21,861,556 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Technology — 27.9% | | | | | | | | |
Accenture plc - Class A | | | 80,315 | | | | 25,694,375 | |
Adobe, Inc. (a) | | | 50,572 | | | | 29,115,312 | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (a) | | | 98,525 | | | | 10,138,222 | |
Apple, Inc. | | | 174,470 | | | | 24,687,505 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 28,113 | | | | 13,632,837 | |
Mastercard, Inc. - Class A | | | 73,459 | | | | 25,540,225 | |
Microsoft Corporation | | | 125,765 | | | | 35,455,669 | |
Moody’s Corporation | | | 37,574 | | | | 13,342,903 | |
ServiceNow, Inc. (a) | | | 23,684 | | | | 14,737,843 | |
Sony Group Corporation - ADR | | | 157,462 | | | | 17,412,148 | |
Visa, Inc. - Class A | | | 99,286 | | | | 22,115,957 | |
| | | | | | | 231,872,996 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $439,281,454) | | | | | | $ | 798,087,061 | |
MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.5% | | Shares | | | Value | |
First American Treasury Obligations Fund -Class Z, 0.01% (b) (Cost $12,307,753) | | | 12,307,753 | | | $ | 12,307,753 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments at Value — 97.5% (Cost $451,589,207) | | | | | | $ | 810,394,814 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 2.5% | | | | | | | 21,142,695 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 831,537,509 | |
ADR - American Depositary Receipt.
| (a) | Non-income producing security. |
| (b) | The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of September 30, 2021. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
DAVENPORT VALUE & INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
COMMON STOCKS — 97.0% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Communications — 4.9% | | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc. - Class A (a) | | | 6,724 | | | $ | 17,976,749 | |
Comcast Corporation - Class A | | | 419,594 | | | | 23,467,892 | |
| | | | | | | 41,444,641 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 5.5% | | | | | | | | |
Cannae Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 489,230 | | | | 15,219,945 | |
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | | | 64,286 | | | | 13,041,058 | |
McDonald’s Corporation | | | 75,353 | | | | 18,168,362 | |
| | | | | | | 46,429,365 | |
Consumer Staples — 11.7% | | | | | | | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A./N.V. - ADR | | | 253,490 | | | | 14,291,766 | |
Bunge Ltd. | | | 279,019 | | | | 22,689,825 | |
Coca-Cola Company (The) | | | 227,120 | | | | 11,916,986 | |
Diageo plc - ADR | | | 89,607 | | | | 17,294,151 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 195,455 | | | | 18,527,180 | |
Walgreen Boots Alliance, Inc. | | | 303,244 | | | | 14,267,630 | |
| | | | | | | 98,987,538 | |
Energy — 7.9% | | | | | | | | |
BP plc - ADR | | | 766,939 | | | | 20,960,443 | |
Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation | | | 762,929 | | | | 16,601,335 | |
Chevron Corporation | | | 121,084 | | | | 12,283,972 | |
Enbridge, Inc. | | | 414,682 | | | | 16,504,343 | |
| | | | | | | 66,350,093 | |
Financials — 21.1% | | | | | | | | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B (a) | | | 82,663 | | | | 22,562,039 | |
Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. - Class A | | | 616,582 | | | | 32,993,303 | |
Capital One Financial Corporation | | | 123,371 | | | | 19,982,401 | |
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. | | | 42,763 | | | | 17,259,574 | |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | | | 552,588 | | | | 25,054,340 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Company | | | 133,326 | | | | 21,824,133 | |
Markel Corporation (a) | | | 17,063 | | | | 20,392,503 | |
Truist Financial Corporation | | | 303,800 | | | | 17,817,870 | |
| | | | | | | 177,886,163 | |
Health Care — 8.6% | | | | | | | | |
Anthem, Inc. | | | 34,246 | | | | 12,766,909 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | | | 235,849 | | | | 13,955,185 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 155,633 | | | | 25,134,730 | |
Medtronic plc | | | 164,167 | | | | 20,578,333 | |
| | | | | | | 72,435,157 | |
Industrials — 15.7% | | | | | | | | |
3M Company | | | 109,379 | | | | 19,187,264 | |
Deere & Company | | | 37,216 | | | | 12,469,965 | |
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | | | 73,883 | | | | 16,271,992 | |
Norfolk Southern Corporation | | | 70,618 | | | | 16,895,357 | |
DAVENPORT VALUE & INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
COMMON STOCKS — 97.0% (Continued) | | Shares | | | Value | |
Industrials — 15.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
TE Connectivity Ltd. | | | 145,015 | | | $ | 19,898,958 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B | | | 124,506 | | | | 22,672,543 | |
Watsco, Inc. | | | 93,891 | | | | 24,845,436 | |
| | | | | | | 132,241,515 | |
Materials — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Newmont Corporation | | | 210,118 | | | | 11,409,408 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate — 9.3% | | | | | | | | |
Crown Castle International Corporation | | | 92,736 | | | | 16,073,004 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 104,438 | | | | 15,086,069 | |
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. | | | 380,337 | | | | 17,617,210 | |
Lamar Advertising Company - Class A | | | 192,816 | | | | 21,874,975 | |
SL Green Realty Corporation | | | 114,410 | | | | 8,104,804 | |
| | | | | | | 78,756,062 | |
Technology — 7.5% | | | | | | | | |
Microsoft Corporation | | | 82,296 | | | | 23,200,888 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 124,508 | | | | 16,059,042 | |
Sony Group Corporation - ADR | | | 219,286 | | | | 24,248,646 | |
| | | | | | | 63,508,576 | |
Utilities — 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
Dominion Energy, Inc. | | | 225,731 | | | | 16,482,878 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 152,862 | | | | 12,002,724 | |
| | | | | | | 28,485,602 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $598,198,559) | | | | | | $ | 817,934,120 | |
MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 2.9% | | Shares | | | Value | |
First American Treasury Obligations Fund -Class Z, 0.01% (b) (Cost $24,283,523) | | | 24,283,523 | | | $ | 24,283,523 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments at Value — 99.9% (Cost $622,482,082) | | | | | | $ | 842,217,643 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.1% | | | | | | | 697,949 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 842,915,592 | |
ADR - American Depositary Receipt.
| (a) | Non-income producing security. |
| (b) | The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of September 30, 2021. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
DAVENPORT EQUITY OPPORTUNITIES FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
COMMON STOCKS — 93.3% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Communications — 11.2% | | | | | | |
DISH Network Corporation - Class A (a) | | | 1,175,074 | | | $ | 51,068,716 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (a) | | | 202,893 | | | | 31,259,725 | |
| | | | | | | 82,328,441 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 26.3% | | | | | | | | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc. (a) | | | 328,149 | | | | 16,978,429 | |
Cannae Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 1,018,253 | | | | 31,677,851 | |
CarMax, Inc. (a) | | | 208,440 | | | | 26,671,982 | |
Etsy, Inc. (a) | | | 149,964 | | | | 31,186,514 | |
Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 121,356 | | | | 16,032,341 | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (a) | | | 162,815 | | | | 14,837,331 | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. (a) | | | 13,480 | | | | 22,638,312 | |
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (a) | | | 55,633 | | | | 33,995,101 | |
| | | | | | | 194,017,861 | |
Financials — 18.2% | | | | | | | | |
Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. - Class A | | | 821,483 | | | | 43,957,555 | |
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. | | | 70,483 | | | | 28,447,644 | |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | | | 516,896 | | | | 23,436,065 | |
Markel Corporation (a) | | | 31,953 | | | | 38,187,989 | |
| | | | | | | 134,029,253 | |
Health Care — 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
Align Technology, Inc. (a) | | | 32,387 | | | | 21,551,281 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 13.4% | | | | | | | | |
Colfax Corporation (a) | | | 523,949 | | | | 24,049,259 | |
Evoqua Water Technologies Corporation (a) | | | 895,439 | | | | 33,632,689 | |
Watsco, Inc. | | | 72,716 | | | | 19,242,108 | |
Xylem, Inc. | | | 176,563 | | | | 21,837,312 | |
| | | | | | | 98,761,368 | |
Materials — 9.3% | | | | | | | | |
Ball Corporation | | | 216,340 | | | | 19,464,109 | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | 71,088 | | | | 24,289,348 | |
Sherwin-Williams Company (The) | | | 88,234 | | | | 24,681,697 | |
| | | | | | | 68,435,154 | |
Real Estate — 6.7% | | | | | | | | |
American Tower Corporation | | | 114,571 | | | | 30,408,289 | |
Lamar Advertising Company - Class A | | | 167,029 | | | | 18,949,440 | |
| | | | | | | 49,357,729 | |
Technology — 5.3% | | | | | | | | |
Autodesk, Inc. (a) | | | 68,752 | | | | 19,606,008 | |
Black Knight, Inc. (a) | | | 276,519 | | | | 19,909,368 | |
| | | | | | | 39,515,376 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $453,205,972) | | | | | | $ | 687,996,463 | |
DAVENPORT EQUITY OPPORTUNITIES FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 6.7% | | Shares | | | Value | |
First American Treasury Obligations Fund - Class Z, 0.01% (b) (Cost $49,461,922) | | | 49,461,922 | | | $ | 49,461,922 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments at Value — 100.0% (Cost $502,667,894) | | | | | | $ | 737,458,385 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.0%) (c) | | | | | | | (116,240 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 737,342,145 | |
| (a) | Non-income producing security. |
| (b) | The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of September 30, 2021. |
| (c) | Percentage rounds to less than 0.1%. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
DAVENPORT SMALL CAP FOCUS FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
COMMON STOCKS — 95.2% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Communications — 9.9% | | | | | | |
Liberty Latin America Ltd. - Class C (a) | | | 1,561,576 | | | $ | 20,487,877 | |
Shenandoah Telecommunications Company | | | 553,147 | | | | 17,468,382 | |
Switch, Inc. - Class A | | | 653,796 | | | | 16,599,881 | |
| | | | | | | 54,556,140 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 18.0% | | | | | | | | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc. (a) | | | 346,598 | | | | 17,932,981 | |
Cannae Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 855,613 | | | | 26,618,120 | |
Hanesbrands, Inc. | | | 951,701 | | | | 16,331,189 | |
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (a) | | | 439,649 | | | | 29,452,087 | |
OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd. (a) | | | 899,026 | | | | 8,963,289 | |
| | | | | | | 99,297,666 | |
Consumer Staples — 9.4% | | | | | | | | |
Boston Beer Company, Inc. (The) - Class A (a) | | | 19,000 | | | | 9,685,250 | |
Bunge Ltd. | | | 110,000 | | | | 8,945,200 | |
J & J Snack Foods Corporation | | | 77,538 | | | | 11,849,357 | |
Seaboard Corporation | | | 3,654 | | | | 14,981,364 | |
Village Farms International, Inc. (a) | | | 800,000 | | | | 6,672,000 | |
| | | | | | | 52,133,171 | |
Energy — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation | | | 300,000 | | | | 6,528,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials — 23.4% | | | | | | | | |
Alight, Inc. - Class A (a) | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 28,700,000 | |
BRP Group, Inc. - Class A (a) | | | 536,586 | | | | 17,862,948 | |
Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. | | | 80,282 | | | | 14,102,336 | |
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. | | | 104,108 | | | | 16,834,263 | |
Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. | | | 199,275 | | | | 12,679,868 | |
Stewart Information Services Corporation | | | 369,184 | | | | 23,354,580 | |
TowneBank | | | 327,479 | | | | 10,187,872 | |
WM Technology, Inc. (a) | | | 360,000 | | | | 5,220,000 | |
| | | | | | | 128,941,867 | |
Health Care — 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
Perrigo Company plc | | | 350,000 | | | | 16,565,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 12.8% | | | | | | | | |
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. - Class A (a) | | | 159,012 | | | | 12,075,371 | |
Chart Industries, Inc. (a) | | | 91,476 | | | | 17,481,979 | |
Colfax Corporation (a) | | | 386,992 | | | | 17,762,933 | |
Evoqua Water Technologies Corporation (a) | | | 626,131 | | | | 23,517,480 | |
| | | | | | | 70,837,763 | |
Materials — 4.6% | | | | | | | | |
NewMarket Corporation | | | 74,680 | | | | 25,299,344 | |
DAVENPORT SMALL CAP FOCUS FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
COMMON STOCKS — 95.2% (Continued) | | Shares | | | Value | |
Real Estate — 8.9% | | | | | | | | |
FRP Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 118,860 | | | $ | 6,646,651 | |
Janus International Group, Inc. (a) | | | 1,755,844 | | | | 21,491,530 | |
Lamar Advertising Company - Class A | | | 92,359 | | | | 10,478,128 | |
Radius Global Infrastructure, Inc. - Class A (a) | | | 344,257 | | | | 5,621,717 | |
SL Green Realty Corporation | | | 70,000 | | | | 4,958,800 | |
| | | | | | | 49,196,826 | |
Technology — 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
Avid Technology, Inc. (a) | | | 365,000 | | | | 10,555,800 | |
Verra Mobility Corporation (a) | | | 749,260 | | | | 11,291,348 | |
| | | | | | | 21,847,148 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $428,024,695) | | | | | | $ | 525,203,425 | |
WARRANTS — 0.3% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Alight, Inc. - Class A (a) (Cost $982,978) | | | 483,333 | | | $ | 1,474,166 | |
MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 5.1% | | Shares | | | Value | |
First American Treasury Obligations Fund -Class Z, 0.01% (b) (Cost $28,090,121) | | | 28,090,121 | | | $ | 28,090,121 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments at Value — 100.6% (Cost $457,097,794) | | | | | | $ | 554,767,712 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.6%) | | | | | | | (3,127,601 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 551,640,111 | |
| (a) | Non-income producing security. |
| (b) | The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of September 30, 2021. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
DAVENPORT BALANCED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
COMMON STOCKS — 64.6% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Communications — 2.6% | | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc. - Class A (a) | | | 925 | | | $ | 2,473,006 | |
Comcast Corporation - Class A | | | 54,420 | | | | 3,043,711 | |
| | | | | | | 5,516,717 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 4.6% | | | | | | | | |
Cannae Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 117,411 | | | | 3,652,656 | |
Hanesbrands, Inc. | | | 112,905 | | | | 1,937,450 | |
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | | | 8,846 | | | | 1,794,500 | |
McDonald’s Corporation | | | 10,246 | | | | 2,470,413 | |
| | | | | | | 9,855,019 | |
Consumer Staples — 7.0% | | | | | | | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A./N.V. - ADR | | | 34,591 | | | | 1,950,241 | |
Bunge Ltd. | | | 39,012 | | | | 3,172,456 | |
Coca-Cola Company (The) | | | 31,604 | | | | 1,658,262 | |
Diageo plc - ADR | | | 12,545 | | | | 2,421,185 | |
Ingredion, Inc. | | | 13,155 | | | | 1,170,927 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 27,471 | | | | 2,603,976 | |
Walgreen Boots Alliance, Inc. | | | 41,726 | | | | 1,963,208 | |
| | | | | | | 14,940,255 | |
Energy — 6.2% | | | | | | | | |
BP plc - ADR | | | 106,338 | | | | 2,906,218 | |
Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation | | | 104,748 | | | | 2,279,316 | |
Chevron Corporation | | | 16,932 | | | | 1,717,751 | |
Devon Energy Corporation | | | 61,215 | | | | 2,173,745 | |
Enbridge, Inc. | | | 57,275 | | | | 2,279,545 | |
Enterprise Products Partners, L.P. | | | 87,000 | | | | 1,882,680 | |
| | | | | | | 13,239,255 | |
Financials — 14.0% | | | | | | | | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. - Class B (a) | | | 11,473 | | | | 3,131,441 | |
Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. - Class A | | | 84,137 | | | | 4,502,171 | |
Capital One Financial Corporation | | | 16,976 | | | | 2,749,603 | |
Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. | | | 11,715 | | | | 2,057,857 | |
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. | | | 5,756 | | | | 2,323,179 | |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | | | 77,691 | | | | 3,522,510 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Company | | | 18,345 | | | | 3,002,893 | |
Markel Corporation (a) | | | 2,366 | | | | 2,827,677 | |
Stewart Information Services Corporation | | | 50,417 | | | | 3,189,379 | |
Truist Financial Corporation | | | 41,862 | | | | 2,455,206 | |
| | | | | | | 29,761,916 | |
Health Care — 5.7% | | | | | | | | |
Anthem, Inc. | | | 4,673 | | | | 1,742,094 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | | | 32,006 | | | | 1,893,795 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 21,433 | | | | 3,461,430 | |
DAVENPORT BALANCED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
COMMON STOCKS — 64.6% (Continued) | | Shares | | | Value | |
Health Care — 5.7% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Medtronic plc | | | 22,304 | | | $ | 2,795,806 | |
Perrigo Company plc | | | 46,835 | | | | 2,216,701 | |
| | | | | | | 12,109,826 | |
Industrials — 8.6% | | | | | | | | |
3M Company | | | 15,092 | | | | 2,647,439 | |
Deere & Company | | | 5,099 | | | | 1,708,522 | |
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | | | 10,096 | | | | 2,223,543 | |
Norfolk Southern Corporation | | | 9,678 | | | | 2,315,461 | |
TE Connectivity Ltd. | | | 19,630 | | | | 2,693,629 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B | | | 17,565 | | | | 3,198,586 | |
Watsco, Inc. | | | 13,056 | | | | 3,454,879 | |
| | | | | | | 18,242,059 | |
Materials — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
NewMarket Corporation | | | 6,465 | | | | 2,190,148 | |
Newmont Corporation | | | 28,611 | | | | 1,553,577 | |
| | | | | | | 3,743,725 | |
Real Estate — 5.9% | | | | | | | | |
Crown Castle International Corporation | | | 12,840 | | | | 2,225,429 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 13,709 | | | | 1,980,265 | |
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. | | | 53,117 | | | | 2,460,379 | |
Lamar Advertising Company - Class A | | | 26,732 | | | | 3,032,745 | |
SL Green Realty Corporation | | | 39,952 | | | | 2,830,200 | |
| | | | | | | 12,529,018 | |
Technology — 4.1% | | | | | | | | |
Microsoft Corporation | | | 11,293 | | | | 3,183,722 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 17,205 | | | | 2,219,101 | |
Sony Group Corporation - ADR | | | 30,174 | | | | 3,336,641 | |
| | | | | | | 8,739,464 | |
Utilities — 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, L.P. | | | 41,245 | | | | 2,314,257 | |
Brookfield Renewable Partners, L.P. | | | 76,999 | | | | 2,842,033 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc. | | | 30,720 | | | | 2,243,174 | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | | 20,584 | | | | 1,616,256 | |
| | | | | | | 9,015,720 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $106,576,866) | | | | | | $ | 137,692,974 | |
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 0.4% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (The) (Cost $656,257) | | | 13,027 | | | $ | 832,165 | |
DAVENPORT BALANCED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
FIXED RATE CORPORATE BONDS — 27.1% | | Par Value | | | Value | |
Communications — 3.8% | | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc., 0.90%, due 03/25/2024 | | $ | 2,655,000 | | | $ | 2,659,002 | |
Comcast Corporation, 3.15%, due 02/15/2028 | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,711,808 | |
Walt Disney Company (The), 3.35%, due 03/24/2025 | | | 2,505,000 | | | | 2,703,442 | |
| | | | | | | 8,074,252 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc., 1.00%, due 05/12/2026 | | | 3,250,000 | | | | 3,246,480 | |
General Motors Financial Company, Inc, 1.50%, due 06/10/2026 | | | 3,425,000 | | | | 3,403,891 | |
| | | | | | | 6,650,371 | |
Consumer Staples — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
PepsiCo, Inc., 2.75%, due 03/05/2022 | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,213,236 | |
Walmart, Inc., 1.05%, due 09/17/2026 | | | 2,835,000 | | | | 2,829,877 | |
| | | | | | | 4,043,113 | |
Energy — 4.1% | | | | | | | | |
Boardwalk Pipelines, L.P., 4.45%, due 07/15/2027 | | | 2,200,000 | | | | 2,478,393 | |
Halliburton Company, 3.80%, due 11/15/2025 | | | 2,325,000 | | | | 2,545,363 | |
MPLX, L.P., 4.13%, due 03/01/2027 | | | 3,250,000 | | | | 3,627,167 | |
| | | | | | | 8,650,923 | |
Financials — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
BlackRock, Inc., 3.50%, due 03/18/2024 | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,232,503 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 3.30%, due 04/27/2025 | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 2,424,303 | |
| | | | | | | 3,656,806 | |
Health Care — 5.0% | | | | | | | | |
Amgen, Inc., 2.20%, due 02/21/2027 | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 2,481,824 | |
CVS Health Corporation, 3.00%, due 08/15/2026 | | | 2,600,000 | | | | 2,790,163 | |
McKesson Corporation, 1.30%, due 08/15/2026 | | | 2,490,000 | | | | 2,468,262 | |
Styker Corporation, 1.15%, due 06/15/2025 | | | 2,990,000 | | | | 3,012,351 | |
| | | | | | | 10,752,600 | |
Industrials — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
John Deere Capital Corporation, 2.60%, due 03/07/2024 | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 2,518,652 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Materials — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Sherwin-Williams Company (The), 3.45%, due 06/01/2027 | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 2,634,163 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
American Tower Corporation, 1.45%, due 09/15/2026 | | | 2,990,000 | | | | 2,976,097 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Technology — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Fiserv, Inc., 3.20%, due 07/01/2026 | | | 2,325,000 | | | | 2,509,123 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc., 2.40%, due 10/01/2024 | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 2,521,625 | |
| | | | | | | 5,030,748 | |
Utilities — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Dominion Energy, Inc., 1.45%, due 04/15/2026 | | | 2,740,000 | | | | 2,747,731 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Fixed Rate Corporate Bonds (Cost $56,236,156) | | | | | | $ | 57,735,456 | |
DAVENPORT BALANCED INCOME FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
VARIABLE RATE CORPORATE BONDS (b) — 1.7% | | Par Value | | | Value | |
Energy — 1.7% | | | | | | |
BP Capital Markets plc, 0.772% (3MO LIBOR + 65), due 09/19/2022 | | $ | 1,750,000 | | | $ | 1,759,208 | |
ConocoPhillips Company, 1.025% (3MO LIBOR + 90), due 05/15/2022 | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,759,108 | |
Total Variable Rate Corporate Bonds (Cost $3,509,549) | | | | | | $ | 3,518,316 | |
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 4.5% | | Par Value | | | Value | |
U.S. Treasury Notes — 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
0.25%, due 06/15/2024 | | $ | 4,500,000 | | | $ | 4,474,336 | |
2.75%, due 06/30/2025 | | | 4,810,000 | | | | 5,168,120 | |
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations (Cost $9,295,483) | | | | | | $ | 9,642,456 | |
MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 4.3% | | Shares | | | Value | |
First American Treasury Obligations Fund -Class Z, 0.01% (c) (Cost $9,116,695) | | | 9,116,695 | | | $ | 9,116,695 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments at Value — 102.6% (Cost $185,391,006) | | | | | | $ | 218,538,062 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (2.6%) | | | | | | | (5,531,654 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 213,006,408 | |
ADR - American Depositary Receipt.
LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate
| (a) | Non-income producing security. |
| (b) | Variable rate security. Interest rate resets periodically. The rate shown is the effective interest rate as of September 30, 2021. The reference rate and spread (in basis points) are indicated parenthetically. |
| (c) | The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of September 30, 2021. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE DAVENPORT FUNDS |
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | | | | Davenport | | | Davenport | |
| | Davenport | | | Value & | | | Equity | |
| | Core | | | Income | | | Opportunities | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At cost | | $ | 451,589,207 | | | $ | 622,482,082 | | | $ | 502,667,894 | |
At value (Note 2) | | $ | 810,394,814 | | | $ | 842,217,643 | | | $ | 737,458,385 | |
Cash | | | 20,916,439 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | | | 513,253 | | | | 522,265 | | | | 395,975 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 402,041 | | | | 882,845 | | | | 150,327 | |
Other assets | | | 24,457 | | | | 26,331 | | | | 25,461 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 832,251,004 | | | | 843,649,084 | | | | 738,030,148 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | | | 103,411 | | | | 123,918 | | | | 145,234 | |
Accrued investment advisory fees (Note 4) | | | 532,754 | | | | 531,719 | | | | 468,689 | |
Payable to administrator (Note 4) | | | 62,820 | | | | 64,180 | | | | 59,430 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 14,510 | | | | 13,675 | | | | 14,650 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 713,495 | | | | 733,492 | | | | 688,003 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 831,537,509 | | | $ | 842,915,592 | | | $ | 737,342,145 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 433,651,348 | | | $ | 613,435,197 | | | $ | 455,779,812 | |
Accumulated earnings | | | 397,886,161 | | | | 229,480,395 | | | | 281,562,333 | |
Net assets | | $ | 831,537,509 | | | $ | 842,915,592 | | | $ | 737,342,145 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.01 par value) | | | 25,125,665 | | | | 43,884,918 | | | | 28,679,621 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share (Note 2) | | $ | 33.10 | | | $ | 19.21 | | | $ | 25.71 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE DAVENPORT FUNDS |
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Continued) |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | Davenport | | | Davenport | |
| | Small Cap | | | Balanced | |
| | Focus | | | Income | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | | | |
Investments in securities: | | | | | | | | |
At cost | | $ | 457,097,794 | | | $ | 185,391,006 | |
At value (Note 2) | | $ | 554,767,712 | | | $ | 218,538,062 | |
Cash | | | — | | | | 1,287 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | | | 277,526 | | | | 174,655 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | 2,176,409 | | | | — | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 268,447 | | | | 457,208 | |
Other assets | | | 22,712 | | | | 18,861 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 557,512,806 | | | | 219,190,073 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | | | 457,460 | | | | 1,133 | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | 5,012,308 | | | | 6,022,213 | |
Accrued investment advisory fees (Note 4) | | | 342,067 | | | | 132,104 | |
Payable to administrator (Note 4) | | | 46,820 | | | | 20,560 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 14,040 | | | | 7,655 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 5,872,695 | | | | 6,183,665 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 551,640,111 | | | $ | 213,006,408 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets consist of: | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 416,850,094 | | | $ | 179,939,397 | |
Accumulated earnings | | | 134,790,017 | | | | 33,067,011 | |
Net assets | | $ | 551,640,111 | | | $ | 213,006,408 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.01 par value) | | | 28,276,464 | | | | 16,079,268 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share (Note 2) | | $ | 19.51 | | | $ | 13.25 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE DAVENPORT FUNDS |
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
Six Months Ended September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | | | | Davenport | | | Davenport | |
| | Davenport | | | Value & | | | Equity | |
| | Core | | | Income | | | Opportunities | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 3,657,971 | | | $ | 9,977,341 | | | $ | 2,468,784 | |
Foreign withholding taxes on dividends | | | (64,032 | ) | | | (238,213 | ) | | | (75,958 | ) |
TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 3,593,939 | | | | 9,739,128 | | | | 2,392,826 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees (Note 4) | | | 3,087,066 | | | | 3,190,573 | | | | 2,699,709 | |
Administration fees (Note 4) | | | 354,140 | | | | 370,304 | | | | 334,734 | |
Custodian and bank service fees | | | 22,058 | | | | 22,755 | | | | 19,344 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 18,859 | | | | 18,052 | | | | 20,241 | |
Compliance service fees (Note 4) | | | 16,506 | | | | 16,933 | | | | 14,770 | |
Postage and supplies | | | 13,675 | | | | 15,211 | | | | 8,470 | |
Audit and tax services fees | | | 8,710 | | | | 8,710 | | | | 8,710 | |
Trustees’ fees (Note 4) | | | 7,500 | | | | 7,500 | | | | 7,500 | |
Insurance expense | | | 6,136 | | | | 6,532 | | | | 5,450 | |
Legal fees | | | 2,978 | | | | 2,978 | | | | 2,978 | |
Printing of shareholder reports | | | 2,838 | | | | 2,916 | | | | 2,930 | |
Other expenses | | | 4,878 | | | | 4,882 | | | | 4,419 | |
TOTAL EXPENSES | | | 3,545,344 | | | | 3,667,346 | | | | 3,129,255 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | 48,595 | | | | 6,071,782 | | | | (736,429 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gains from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 39,226,033 | | | | 9,329,604 | | | | 48,063,590 | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | — | | | | 51 | | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 29,981,572 | | | | 26,462,926 | | | | 13,257,513 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCIES | | | 69,207,605 | | | | 35,792,581 | | | | 61,321,103 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 69,256,200 | | | $ | 41,864,363 | | | $ | 60,584,674 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE DAVENPORT FUNDS |
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Continued) |
Six Months Ended September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | Davenport | | | Davenport | |
| | Small Cap | | | Balanced | |
| | Focus | | | Income | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 3,850,999 | | | $ | 1,737,698 | |
Foreign withholding taxes on dividends | | | — | | | | (36,925 | ) |
Interest | | | — | | | | 660,336 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 3,850,999 | | | | 2,361,109 | |
| | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees (Note 4) | | | 1,976,669 | | | | 778,415 | |
Administration fees (Note 4) | | | 264,795 | | | | 115,691 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 23,088 | | | | 16,102 | |
Custodian and bank service fees | | | 15,691 | | | | 6,205 | |
Audit and tax services fees | | | 8,710 | | | | 9,460 | |
Compliance service fees (Note 4) | | | 11,717 | | | | 5,822 | |
Postage and supplies | | | 12,145 | | | | 3,393 | |
Trustees’ fees (Note 4) | | | 7,500 | | | | 7,500 | |
Insurance expense | | | 4,107 | | | | 1,916 | |
Legal fees | | | 2,978 | | | | 2,978 | |
Printing of shareholder reports | | | 2,059 | | | | 1,484 | |
Other expenses | | | 4,926 | | | | 5,456 | |
TOTAL EXPENSES | | | 2,334,385 | | | | 954,422 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 1,516,614 | | | | 1,406,687 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCIES | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gains from: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 37,853,148 | | | | 1,744,811 | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | — | | | | 7 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (4,175,959 | ) | | | 3,974,534 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCIES | | | 33,677,189 | | | | 5,719,352 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 35,193,803 | | | $ | 7,126,039 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
DAVENPORT CORE FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| | Six Months | | | | |
| | Ended | | | Year | |
| | September 30, | | | Ended | |
| | 2021 | | | March 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 48,595 | | | $ | 1,083,134 | |
Net realized gains from investment transactions | | | 39,226,033 | | | | 51,936,626 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 29,981,572 | | | | 185,517,997 | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | | 69,256,200 | | | | 238,537,757 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 2) | | | (29,597,897 | ) | | | (7,580,285 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 33,433,145 | | | | 81,704,747 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions to shareholders | | | 27,970,967 | | | | 7,144,032 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (25,574,658 | ) | | | (50,325,007 | ) |
Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 35,829,454 | | | | 38,523,772 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | | | 75,487,757 | | | | 269,481,244 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 756,049,752 | | | | 486,568,508 | |
End of period | | $ | 831,537,509 | | | $ | 756,049,752 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,001,309 | | | | 2,916,187 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 874,093 | | | | 245,190 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (769,998 | ) | | | (1,798,302 | ) |
Net increase in shares outstanding | | | 1,105,404 | | | | 1,363,075 | |
Shares outstanding at beginning of period | | | 24,020,261 | | | | 22,657,186 | |
Shares outstanding at end of period | | | 25,125,665 | | | | 24,020,261 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
DAVENPORT VALUE & INCOME FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| | Six Months | | | | |
| | Ended | | | Year | |
| | September 30, | | | Ended | |
| | 2021 | | | March 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 6,071,782 | | | $ | 11,924,205 | |
Net realized gains from: | | | | | | | | |
Investment | | | 9,329,604 | | | | 9,866,725 | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | 51 | | | | 9,661 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 26,462,926 | | | | 242,664,502 | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | | 41,864,363 | | | | 264,465,093 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 2) | | | (15,968,454 | ) | | | (30,159,305 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 36,660,667 | | | | 55,557,815 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions to shareholders | | | 14,723,246 | | | | 27,765,720 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (24,016,072 | ) | | | (77,089,040 | ) |
Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 27,367,841 | | | | 6,234,495 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | | | 53,263,750 | | | | 240,540,283 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 789,651,842 | | | | 549,111,559 | |
End of period | | $ | 842,915,592 | | | $ | 789,651,842 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,867,870 | | | | 3,396,437 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 745,208 | | | | 1,887,043 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,224,420 | ) | | | (4,911,525 | ) |
Net increase in shares outstanding | | | 1,388,658 | | | | 371,955 | |
Shares outstanding at beginning of period | | | 42,496,260 | | | | 42,124,305 | |
Shares outstanding at end of period | | | 43,884,918 | | | | 42,496,260 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
DAVENPORT EQUITY OPPORTUNITIES FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| | Six Months | | | | |
| | Ended | | | Year | |
| | September 30, | | | Ended | |
| | 2021 | | | March 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | $ | (736,429 | ) | | $ | (720,357 | ) |
Net realized gains from investment transactions | | | 48,063,590 | | | | 56,691,001 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 13,257,513 | | | | 199,310,818 | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | | 60,584,674 | | | | 255,281,462 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 2) | | | (28,128,594 | ) | | | (57,836,135 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 36,052,004 | | | | 64,622,341 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions to shareholders | | | 26,928,431 | | | | 55,111,668 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (17,208,613 | ) | | | (43,227,779 | ) |
Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 45,771,822 | | | | 76,506,230 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | | | 78,227,902 | | | | 273,951,557 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 659,114,243 | | | | 385,162,686 | |
End of period | | $ | 737,342,145 | | | $ | 659,114,243 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,400,732 | | | | 2,938,614 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 1,091,102 | | | | 2,696,462 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (669,286 | ) | | | (2,034,334 | ) |
Net increase in shares outstanding | | | 1,822,548 | | | | 3,600,742 | |
Shares outstanding at beginning of period | | | 26,857,073 | | | | 23,256,331 | |
Shares outstanding at end of period | | | 28,679,621 | | | | 26,857,073 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
DAVENPORT SMALL CAP FOCUS FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| | Six Months | | | | |
| | Ended | | | Year | |
| | September 30, | | | Ended | |
| | 2021 | | | March 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 1,516,614 | | | $ | 385,650 | |
Net realized gains from investment transactions | | | 37,853,148 | | | | 50,921,601 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (4,175,959 | ) | | | 120,221,304 | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | | 35,193,803 | | | | 171,528,555 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 2) | | | (30,770,848 | ) | | | (21,680,576 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 51,931,110 | | | | 171,495,764 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions to shareholders | | | 29,524,389 | | | | 20,862,759 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (25,493,963 | ) | | | (31,027,912 | ) |
Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 55,961,536 | | | | 161,330,611 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | | | 60,384,491 | | | | 311,178,590 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 491,255,620 | | | | 180,077,030 | |
End of period | | $ | 551,640,111 | | | $ | 491,255,620 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,685,565 | | | | 9,838,043 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 1,552,321 | | | | 1,189,765 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,321,733 | ) | | | (1,836,903 | ) |
Net increase in shares outstanding | | | 2,916,153 | | | | 9,190,905 | |
Shares outstanding at beginning of period | | | 25,360,311 | | | | 16,169,406 | |
Shares outstanding at end of period | | | 28,276,464 | | | | 25,360,311 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
DAVENPORT BALANCED INCOME FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| | Six Months | | | | |
| | Ended | | | Year | |
| | September 30, | | | Ended | |
| | 2021 | | | March 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 1,406,687 | | | $ | 2,931,076 | |
Net realized gains (losses) from: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 1,744,811 | | | | (1,672,521 | ) |
Foreign currency transactions | | | 7 | | | | 1,304 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 3,974,534 | | | | 45,859,081 | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | | 7,126,039 | | | | 47,118,940 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 2) | | | (1,254,296 | ) | | | (3,387,277 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 20,403,020 | | | | 24,102,431 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions to shareholders | | | 1,153,309 | | | | 3,129,373 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (7,607,651 | ) | | | (21,674,331 | ) |
Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 13,948,678 | | | | 5,557,473 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | | | 19,820,421 | | | | 49,289,136 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 193,185,987 | | | | 143,896,851 | |
End of period | | $ | 213,006,408 | | | $ | 193,185,987 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,525,656 | | | | 2,042,099 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 85,673 | | | | 262,264 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (570,323 | ) | | | (1,884,408 | ) |
Net increase in shares outstanding | | | 1,041,006 | | | | 419,955 | |
Shares outstanding at beginning of period | | | 15,038,262 | | | | 14,618,307 | |
Shares outstanding at end of period | | | 16,079,268 | | | | 15,038,262 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
DAVENPORT CORE FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
| | Six Months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sept. 30, | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | Years Ended March 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | |
Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 31.48 | | | $ | 21.48 | | | $ | 23.75 | | | $ | 22.96 | | | $ | 21.15 | | | $ | 18.78 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.11 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | 2.85 | | | | 10.27 | | | | (1.80 | ) | | | 1.74 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 2.92 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.85 | | | | 10.32 | | | | (1.66 | ) | | | 1.85 | | | | 2.38 | | | | 3.03 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 33.10 | | | $ | 31.48 | | | $ | 21.48 | | | $ | 23.75 | | | $ | 22.96 | | | $ | 21.15 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return (b) | | | 9.20 | % (c) | | | 48.20 | % | | | (7.36 | %) | | | 8.21 | % | | | 11.38 | % | | | 16.56 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets at end of period (000’s) | | $ | 831,538 | | | $ | 756,050 | | | $ | 486,569 | | | $ | 516,228 | | | $ | 464,919 | | | $ | 399,432 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | 0.86 | % (d) | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.90 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 0.01 | % (d) | | | 0.17 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.48 | % | | | 0.41 | % | | | 0.56 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 13 | % (c) | | | 30 | % | | | 12 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 23 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. |
| (b) | Total return is a measure of the change in value of an investment in the Fund over the periods covered, which assumes any dividends or capital gains distributions are reinvested in shares of the Fund. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
DAVENPORT VALUE & INCOME FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
| | Six Months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sept. 30, | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | Years Ended March 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | |
Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 18.58 | | | $ | 13.04 | | | $ | 16.38 | | | $ | 16.85 | | | $ | 15.97 | | | $ | 14.40 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.30 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and foreign currencies | | | 0.86 | | | | 5.98 | | | | (3.00 | ) | | | 0.12 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 1.64 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.00 | | | | 6.26 | | | | (2.65 | ) | | | 0.48 | | | | 1.69 | | | | 1.94 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (0.81 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 19.21 | | | $ | 18.58 | | | $ | 13.04 | | | $ | 16.38 | | | $ | 16.85 | | | $ | 15.97 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return (a) | | | 5.34 | % (b) | | | 49.55 | % | | | (16.97 | %) | | | 2.96 | % | | | 10.67 | % | | | 13.60 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets at end of period (000’s) | | $ | 842,916 | | | $ | 789,652 | | | $ | 549,112 | | | $ | 672,954 | | | $ | 648,456 | | | $ | 561,995 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | 0.86 | % (c) | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.89 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 1.43 | % (c) | | | 1.78 | % | | | 2.07 | % | | | 2.21 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.96 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 5 | % (b) | | | 34 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 26 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Total return is a measure of the change in value of an investment in the Fund over the periods covered, which assumes any dividends or capital gains distributions are reinvested in shares of the Fund. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
DAVENPORT EQUITY OPPORTUNITIES FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
| | Six Months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sept. 30, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | Years Ended March 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | |
Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 24.54 | | | $ | 16.56 | | | $ | 18.98 | | | $ | 17.75 | | | $ | 15.64 | | | $ | 14.73 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) (a) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.00 | (a) |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | 2.24 | | | | 10.42 | | | | (1.59 | ) | | | 1.91 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 1.10 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.21 | | | | 10.39 | | | | (1.59 | ) | | | 1.89 | | | | 2.11 | | | | 1.10 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gains | | | (1.04 | ) | | | (2.41 | ) | | | (0.83 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 25.71 | | | $ | 24.54 | | | $ | 16.56 | | | $ | 18.98 | | | $ | 17.75 | | | $ | 15.64 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return (b) | | | 9.16 | % (c) | | | 66.20 | % | | | (9.13 | %) | | | 11.02 | % | | | 13.49 | % | | | 7.57 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets at end of period (000’s) | | $ | 737,342 | | | $ | 659,114 | | | $ | 385,163 | | | $ | 409,002 | | | $ | 399,460 | | | $ | 351,754 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | 0.87 | % (d) | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.92 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | | (0.20 | %) (d) | | | (0.13 | %) | | | (0.20 | %) | | | (0.13 | %) | | | (0.23 | %) | | | 0.00 | % (e) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 11 | % (c) | | | 31 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 23 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. |
| (b) | Total return is a measure of the change in value of an investment in the Fund over the periods covered, which assumes any dividends or capital gains distributions are reinvested in shares of the Fund. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
| (e) | Percentage rounds to less than 0.01%. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
DAVENPORT SMALL CAP FOCUS FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
| | Six Months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sept. 30, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | Years Ended March 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | |
Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 19.37 | | | $ | 11.14 | | | $ | 13.25 | | | $ | 13.01 | | | $ | 12.13 | | | $ | 9.34 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.02 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | 1.26 | | | | 9.28 | | | | (1.84 | ) | | | 0.44 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 2.77 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.32 | | | | 9.32 | | | | (1.79 | ) | | | 0.50 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 2.79 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net realized gains | | | (1.18 | ) | | | (0.89 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (1.18 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 19.51 | | | $ | 19.37 | | | $ | 11.14 | | | $ | 13.25 | | | $ | 13.01 | | | $ | 12.13 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return (a) | | | 6.96 | % (b) | | | 84.84 | % | | | (14.08 | %) | | | 3.90 | % | | | 10.28 | % | | | 29.87 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets at end of period (000’s) | | $ | 551,640 | | | $ | 491,256 | | | $ | 180,077 | | | $ | 152,063 | | | $ | 116,239 | | | $ | 74,946 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | 0.89 | % (c) | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 1.06 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 0.58 | % (c) | | | 0.12 | % | | | 0.40 | % | | | 0.51 | % | | | 0.26 | % | | | 0.09 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 25 | % (b) | | | 54 | % | | | 66 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 48 | % | | | 37 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Total return is a measure of the change in value of an investment in the Fund over the periods covered, which assumes any dividends or capital gains distributions are reinvested in shares of the Fund. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
DAVENPORT BALANCED INCOME FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
|
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
| | Six Months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sept. 30, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | Years Ended March 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | |
Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 12.85 | | | $ | 9.84 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 11.28 | | | $ | 11.02 | | | $ | 10.27 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.14 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and foreign currencies | | | 0.39 | | | | 3.04 | | | | (1.41 | ) | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.74 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.48 | | | | 3.24 | | | | (1.16 | ) | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.88 | |
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Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
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Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 13.25 | | | $ | 12.85 | | | $ | 9.84 | | | $ | 11.34 | | | $ | 11.28 | | | $ | 11.02 | |
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Total return (a) | | | 3.73 | % (b) | | | 33.14 | % | | | (10.59 | %) | | | 3.35 | % | | | 4.81 | % | | | 8.59 | % |
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Net assets at end of period (000’s) | | $ | 213,006 | | | $ | 193,186 | | | $ | 143,897 | | | $ | 142,199 | | | $ | 129,268 | | | $ | 83,419 | |
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Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | 0.92 | % (c) | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 1.13 | % (d) |
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Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 1.35 | % (c) | | | 1.73 | % | | | 2.18 | % | | | 2.28 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.55 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 11 | % (b) | | | 29 | % | | | 29 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 16 | % |
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| (a) | Total return is a measure of the change in value of an investment in the Fund over the periods covered, which assumes any dividends or capital gains distributions are reinvested in shares of the Fund. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
| (d) | Absent advisory fee reductions and expense reimbursements recouped by the Adviser., the ratio of net expenses to average net assets would have been 1.08% for the year ended March 31, 2017. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Davenport Core Fund, Davenport Value & Income Fund, Davenport Equity Opportunities Fund, Davenport Small Cap Focus Fund and Davenport Balanced Income Fund (individually, a “Fund,” and, collectively, the “Funds”) are each a no-load series of the Williamsburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”), an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust on July 18, 1988. Other series of the Trust are not incorporated in this report.
Davenport Core Fund’s investment objective is long-term growth of capital.
Davenport Value & Income Fund’s investment objective is to achieve long-term growth while generating current income through dividend payments on portfolio securities.
Davenport Equity Opportunities Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital appreciation.
Davenport Small Cap Focus Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital appreciation.
Davenport Balanced Income Fund’s investment objective is current income and an opportunity for long-term growth.
Davenport Core Fund, Davenport Value & Income Fund, Davenport Small Cap Focus Fund and Davenport Balanced Income Fund are each classified as a diversified fund. Davenport Equity Opportunities Fund is classified as a non-diversified fund.
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Each Fund follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, “Financial Services – Investment Companies.” The following is a summary of the Funds’ significant accounting policies. The policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
New Accounting Pronouncement — In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-04 (“ASU 2020-04”), “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 840): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.” ASU 2020-04 provides entities with guidance to ease the potential accounting burden associated with transitioning away from reference rates (e.g., LIBOR) that are expected to be discontinued. ASU 2020-04 allows, among other things, certain contract modifications to be accounted as a continuation of the existing contract. This ASU was effective upon the issuance and its optional relief can be applied through December 31, 2022. Management is currently assessing the impact of the ASU on the Funds.
Securities valuation — The Funds’ portfolio securities are valued as of the close of business of the regular session of the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). Securities traded on a national stock exchange, including common stocks and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), are valued based upon the closing price on the principal exchange where the security is traded, if available, otherwise, at the last quoted bid price. Securities that are quoted
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by NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. Investments representing shares of money market funds and other open-end investment companies, other than ETFs, are valued at their net asset value (“NAV”) as reported by such companies. When using a quoted price and when the market is considered active, securities will be classified as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy (see below).
Fixed income securities, including corporate bonds and U.S. Treasury obligations, are typically valued on the basis of prices provided by an independent pricing service. The prices provided by the pricing service are determined with consideration given to institutional bid and last sale prices and take into account securities prices, yields, maturities, call features, ratings, institutional trading in similar groups of securities, and developments related to specific securities. Given the inputs used by the pricing service, these securities are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
When market quotations are not readily available, if a pricing service cannot provide a price, or if the investment adviser believes the price received from the pricing service is not indicative of market value, securities will be valued in good faith at fair value using methods consistent with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees and will be classified as Level 2 or 3 within the fair value hierarchy, depending on the inputs used. Such methods of fair valuation may include, but are not limited to: multiple of earnings, multiple of book value, discount from market of a similar freely traded security, purchase price of the security, subsequent private transactions in the security or related securities, or a combination of these and other factors.
GAAP establishes a single authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds’ investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
| ● | Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities |
| ● | Level 2 – other significant observable inputs |
| ● | Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
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The following is a summary of the Funds’ investments based on the inputs used to value the investments as of September 30, 2021, by security type:
Davenport Core Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 798,087,061 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 798,087,061 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 12,307,753 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12,307,753 | |
Total | | $ | 810,394,814 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 810,394,814 | |
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Davenport Value & Income Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 817,934,120 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 817,934,120 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 24,283,523 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 24,283,523 | |
Total | | $ | 842,217,643 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 842,217,643 | |
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Davenport Equity Opportunities Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 687,996,463 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 687,996,463 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 49,461,922 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 49,461,922 | |
Total | | $ | 737,458,385 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 737,458,385 | |
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Davenport Small Cap Focus Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 525,203,425 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 525,203,425 | |
Warrants | | | 1,474,166 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,474,166 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 28,090,121 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 28,090,121 | |
Total | | $ | 554,767,712 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 554,767,712 | |
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Davenport Balanced Income Fund | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 137,692,974 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 137,692,974 | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 832,165 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 832,165 | |
Fixed Rate Corporate Bonds | | | — | | | | 57,735,456 | | | | — | | | | 57,735,456 | |
Variable Rate Corporate Bonds | | | — | | | | 3,518,316 | | | | — | | | | 3,518,316 | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | | | — | | | | 9,642,456 | | | | — | | | | 9,642,456 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 9,116,695 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,116,695 | |
Total | | $ | 147,641,834 | | | $ | 70,896,228 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 218,538,062 | |
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Refer to each Fund’s Schedule of Investments for a listing of the securities by sector type. There were no Level 3 securities or derivative instruments held by the Funds as of or during the six months ended September 30, 2021.
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Foreign currency translation — Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in or expected to settle in foreign currencies, if any, are translated into U.S. dollars based on exchange rates on the following basis:
| A. | The fair values of investment securities and other assets and liabilities are translated as of the close of the NYSE each day. |
| B. | Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the respective date of such transactions. |
| C. | The Funds do not isolate that portion of the results of operations caused by changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from those caused by changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments. |
Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from 1) purchases and sales of foreign currencies and 2) the difference between the amounts of dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Reported net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities that result from changes in exchange rates.
Share valuation — The NAV per share of each Fund is calculated daily by dividing the total value of its assets, less liabilities, by the number of shares outstanding. The offering price and redemption price per share of each Fund is equal to the NAV per share.
Investment income — Interest income is accrued as earned. Discounts and premiums on fixed-income securities are amortized using the interest method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the security received. The Funds record distributions received from investments in real estate investment trusts (also known as “REITs”) in excess of income from underlying investments as a reduction of cost of investments and/or realized gain. These amounts are recorded once the issuers provide information about the actual composition of the distributions. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been recorded in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s rules and tax rates.
Investment transactions — Investment transactions are accounted for on trade date for financial reporting purposes. Realized gains and losses on investment securities sold are determined on a specific identification basis.
Common expenses — Common expenses of the Trust are allocated among the Funds and the other series of the Trust based on relative net assets of each series or the nature of the services performed and the relative applicability to each series.
Distributions to shareholders — Dividends arising from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly to shareholders of Davenport Core Fund, Davenport Value & Income Fund, Davenport Small Cap Focus Fund and Davenport Balanced Income Fund; and declared and paid semi-annually to shareholders of Davenport Equity Opportunities Fund. Net realized
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short-term capital gains, if any, may be distributed throughout the year and net realized long-term capital gains, if any, are distributed at least once each year. The amount of distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Dividends and distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
The tax character of distributions paid during the periods ended September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 was as follows:
| | Periods | | Ordinary | | | Long-Term | | | Return of | | | Total | |
| | Ended | | Income | | | Capital Gains | | | Capital | | | Distributions | |
Davenport Core Fund | | 09/30/21 | | $ | — | | | $ | 29,597,897 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 29,597,897 | |
| | 03/31/21 | | $ | 1,295,840 | | | $ | 6,284,445 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,580,285 | |
Davenport Value & Income Fund | | 09/30/21 | | $ | 11,403,420 | | | $ | 4,565,034 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 15,968,454 | |
| | 03/31/21 | | $ | 11,488,740 | | | $ | 18,670,565 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 30,159,305 | |
Davenport Equity Opportunities Fund | | 09/30/21 | | $ | 4,545,459 | | | $ | 23,583,135 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 28,128,594 | |
| | 03/31/21 | | $ | 2,417,261 | | | $ | 55,418,874 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 57,836,135 | |
Davenport Small Cap Focus Fund | | 09/30/21 | | $ | 25,671,529 | | | $ | 5,099,319 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 30,770,848 | |
| | 03/31/21 | | $ | 14,887,481 | | | $ | 6,793,095 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 21,680,576 | |
Davenport Balanced Income Fund | | 09/30/21 | | $ | 1,254,296 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,254,296 | |
| | 03/31/21 | | $ | 3,260,204 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 127,073 | | | $ | 3,387,277 | |
Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, each as of the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of increase (decrease) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Federal income tax — Each Fund has qualified and intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Qualification generally will relieve the Funds of liability for federal income taxes to the extent 100% of their net investment income and net realized capital gains are distributed in accordance with the Code.
In order to avoid imposition of the excise tax applicable to regulated investment companies, it is also each Fund’s intention to declare as dividends in each calendar year at least 98% of its net investment income (earned during the calendar year) and 98.2% of its net realized capital gains (earned during the twelve months ended October 31) plus undistributed amounts from prior years.
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The following information is computed on a tax basis for each item as of September 30, 2021:
| | | | | | | | Davenport | |
| | | | | Davenport | | | Equity | |
| | Davenport | | | Value & | | | Opportunities | |
| | Core Fund | | | Income Fund | | | Fund | |
Cost of portfolio investments | | $ | 451,595,698 | | | $ | 622,551,855 | | | $ | 503,222,134 | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 361,081,871 | | | $ | 241,236,428 | | | $ | 250,160,292 | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (2,282,755 | ) | | | (21,570,640 | ) | | | (15,924,041 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 358,799,116 | | | | 219,665,788 | | | | 234,236,251 | |
Accumulated ordinary income (loss) | | | (138,686 | ) | | | 488,134 | | | | (736,429 | ) |
Other gains | | | 39,225,731 | | | | 9,326,473 | | | | 48,062,511 | |
Accumulated earnings | | $ | 397,886,161 | | | $ | 229,480,395 | | | $ | 281,562,333 | |
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| | Davenport | | | Davenport | |
| | Small Cap | | | Balanced | |
| | Focus Fund | | | Income Fund | |
Cost of portfolio investments | | $ | 457,172,737 | | | $ | 185,197,749 | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 118,726,586 | | | $ | 37,105,722 | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (21,131,611 | ) | | | (3,765,409 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 97,594,975 | | | | 33,340,313 | |
Accumulated ordinary income | | | 2,280,995 | | | | 152,399 | |
Other gains | | | 34,914,047 | | | | 1,744,812 | |
Capital loss carryforwards | | | — | | | | (2,170,513 | ) |
Accumulated earnings | | $ | 134,790,017 | | | $ | 33,067,011 | |
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The difference between the federal income tax cost of portfolio investments and the financial statement cost of portfolio investments for each Fund is due to certain timing differences in the recognition of capital gains and losses under income tax regulations and GAAP. These timing differences are temporary in nature and are due to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, and adjustments to basis on publicly traded partnerships.
As of March 31, 2021, Davenport Balanced Income Fund had a short-term capital loss carryforward of $711,497 and a long-term capital loss carryforward of $1,459,016 for federal income tax purposes, which may be carried forward indefinitely. These capital loss carryforwards are available to offset net realized capital gains in the current and future years, thereby reducing taxable gains distributions.
The Funds recognize the tax benefits or expenses of uncertain tax positions only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has reviewed the tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for each Fund for the current and all open tax years (generally, three years) and has concluded that no provision for unrecognized tax benefits or expenses is required in these financial statements.
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| 3. | Investment Transactions |
Investment transactions, other than short-term investments and U.S. government securities, were as follows for the six months ended September 30, 2021:
| | | | | | | | Davenport | |
| | | | | Davenport | | | Equity | |
| | Davenport | | | Value & | | | Opportunities | |
| | Core Fund | | | Income Fund | | | Fund | |
Purchases of investment securities | | $ | 102,205,784 | | | $ | 60,616,580 | | | $ | 89,062,483 | |
Proceeds from sales of investment securities | | $ | 110,240,027 | | | $ | 38,144,125 | | | $ | 77,233,054 | |
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| | Davenport | | | Davenport | |
| | Small Cap | | | Balanced | |
| | Focus Fund | | | Income Fund | |
Purchases of investment securities | | $ | 166,181,591 | | | $ | 35,590,092 | |
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investment securities | | $ | 124,547,755 | | | $ | 13,048,037 | |
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| 4. | Transactions with Related Parties |
INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTS
Each Fund’s investments are managed by Davenport & Company LLC (the “Adviser”) under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement. Under the Investment Advisory Agreement, each Fund pays the Adviser a fee, which is computed and accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% of its average daily net assets. Certain officers and a Trustee of the Trust are also officers of the Adviser.
A significant portion of the Funds’ investment trades are executed through an affiliated broker-dealer of the Adviser. No commissions are paid by the Funds to the Adviser or the affiliate for these trades.
OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (“Ultimus”) provides administration, fund accounting, compliance and transfer agent services to the Funds. The Funds pay Ultimus fees in accordance with the agreements for such services. In addition, the Funds pay out-of-pocket expenses including, but not limited to, postage, supplies, and certain costs related to the pricing of the Funds’ portfolio securities. Certain officers of the Trust are also officers of Ultimus, or of Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”), the principal underwriter of each Fund’s shares and an affiliate of Ultimus. The Distributor is compensated by the Adviser (not the Funds) for acting as principal underwriter.
COMPENSATION OF TRUSTEES
Trustees and officers affiliated with the Adviser or Ultimus are not compensated by the Trust for their services. Each Trustee who is not an affiliated person of the Adviser or Ultimus received from the Trust an annual retainer of $24,000, payable quarterly; a fee of $2,000 for attendance at
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each meeting of the Board of Trustees (except that such fee is $3,000 for the independent chair); and a fee of $1,000 for attendance at each meeting of any committee of the Board (except that such fee is $1,500 for the committee chair); plus reimbursement of travel and other expenses incurred in attending meetings. Each Fund pays its proportionate share of such fees along with the other series of the Trust.
If a Fund has significant investments in the securities of issuers in industries within a particular business sector, any development affecting that sector will have a greater impact on the value of the net assets of the Fund than would be the case if the Fund did not have significant investments in that sector. In addition, this may increase the risk of loss of an investment in the Fund and increase the volatility of the Fund’s NAV per share. From time to time, circumstances may affect a particular sector and the companies within such sector. For instance, economic or market factors, regulation or deregulation, or other developments may negatively impact all companies in a particular sector and therefore the value of a Fund’s portfolio would be adversely affected. As of September 30, 2021, Davenport Core Fund had 27.9% of the value of its net assets invested in common stocks within the Technology sector and Davenport Equity Opportunities Fund had 26.3% of the value of its net assets invested in common stocks within the Consumer Discretionary sector.
| 6. | Contingencies and Commitments |
The Funds indemnify the Trust’s officers and Trustees for certain liabilities that might arise from the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.
The Funds are required to recognize in the financial statements the effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed as of the date of the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For non-recognized subsequent events that must be disclosed to keep the financial statements from being misleading, the Funds are required to disclose the nature of the event as well as an estimate of its financial effect, or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made. Management has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of these financial statements and has noted no such events.
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YOUR FUNDS’ EXPENSES (Unaudited) |
We believe it is important for you to understand the impact of costs on your investment. All mutual funds have operating expenses. As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees and other expenses. These ongoing costs, which are deducted from each Fund’s gross income, directly reduce the investment return of the Funds.
A mutual fund’s ongoing costs are expressed as a percentage of its average net assets. This figure is known as the expense ratio. The following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The examples below are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period shown and held for the entire period (April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021).
The table below illustrates each Fund’s ongoing costs in two ways:
Actual fund return – This section helps you to estimate the actual expenses that you paid over the period. The “Ending Account Value” shown is derived from each Fund’s actual return, and the fourth column shows the dollar amount of operating expenses that would have been paid by an investor who started with $1,000 in the Funds. You may use the information here, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period.
To do so, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number given for the applicable Fund under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period.”
Hypothetical 5% return – This section is intended to help you compare each Fund’s ongoing costs with those of other mutual funds. It assumes that each Fund had an annual return of 5% before expenses during the period shown, but that the expense ratio is unchanged. In this case, because the return used is not each Fund’s actual return, the results do not apply to your investment. The example is useful in making comparisons because the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) requires all mutual funds to calculate expenses based on a 5% return. You can assess each Fund’s ongoing costs by comparing this hypothetical example with the hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
Note that expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight and help you compare ongoing costs only. The Funds do not charge sales loads or redemption fees.
The calculations assume no shares were bought or sold during the period. Your actual costs may have been higher or lower, depending on the amount of your investment and the timing of any purchases or redemptions.
More information about each Fund’s expenses, including historical annual expense ratios, can be found in this report. For additional information on operating expenses and other shareholder costs, please refer to the Funds’ prospectus.
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| | Beginning | | Ending | | | | |
| | Account Value | | Account Value | | | | |
| | April 1, | | September 30, | | Expense | | Expenses Paid |
| | 2021 | | 2021 | | Ratio(a) | | During Period(b) |
Davenport Core Fund | | | | | | | | |
Based on Actual Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,092.00 | | 0.86% | | $4.51 |
Based on Hypothetical 5% Return (before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.76 | | 0.86% | | $4.36 |
Davenport Value & Income Fund | | | | | | | | |
Based on Actual Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,053.40 | | 0.86% | | $4.43 |
Based on Hypothetical 5% Return (before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.76 | | 0.86% | | $4.36 |
Davenport Equity Opportunities Fund | | | | | | | | |
Based on Actual Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,091.60 | | 0.87% | | $4.56 |
Based on Hypothetical 5% Return (before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.71 | | 0.87% | | $4.41 |
Davenport Small Cap Focus Fund | | | | | | | | |
Based on Actual Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,069.60 | | 0.89% | | $4.62 |
Based on Hypothetical 5% Return (before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.61 | | 0.89% | | $4.51 |
Davenport Balanced Income Fund | | | | | | | | |
Based on Actual Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,037.30 | | 0.92% | | $4.70 |
Based on Hypothetical 5% Return (before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.46 | | 0.92% | | $4.66 |
| (a) | Annualized, based on each Fund’s most recent one-half year expenses. |
| (b) | Expenses are equal to each Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
THE DAVENPORT FUNDS |
OTHER INFORMATION (Unaudited) |
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge upon request by calling toll-free 1-800-281-3217, or on the SEC’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 is also available without charge upon request by calling toll-free 1-800-281-3217, or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
The Trust files a complete listing of portfolio holdings for each Fund with the SEC as of the end of the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These filings are available upon request by calling 1-800-281-3217. Furthermore, you may obtain a copy of these filings on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
A complete listing of portfolio holdings for each Fund is updated daily and can be reviewed at the Funds’ website at www.investdavenport.com.
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Why? | Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do. |
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For our everyday business purposes – Such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus | Yes | No |
For our marketing purposes – to offer our products and services to you | No | We don’t share |
For joint marketing with other financial companies | No | We don’t share |
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes – information about your creditworthiness | No | We don’t share |
For nonaffiliates to market to you | No | We don’t share |
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Questions? | Call 1-800-281-3217 |
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THE DAVENPORT FUNDS |
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Investment Adviser |
Davenport & Company LLC |
One James Center |
901 East Cary Street |
Richmond, Virginia 23219-4037 |
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Administrator |
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC |
P.O. Box 46707 |
Cincinnati, Ohio 45246-0707 |
1-800-281-3217 |
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Custodian |
U.S. Bank, N.A. |
425 Walnut Street |
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 |
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Independent Registered Public |
Accounting Firm |
Cohen & Company, Ltd. |
342 N Water Street, |
Suite 830 |
Milwaukee, WI 53202 |
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Legal Counsel |
Sullivan & Worcester LLP |
1666 K Street, N.W. |
Washington, DC 20006 |
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Board of Trustees |
Robert S. Harris, Ph.D., Chairman |
John P. Ackerly, IV |
John T. Bruce |
George K. Jennison |
Harris V. Morrissette |
Elizabeth W. Robertson |
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Officers |
John P. Ackerly, IV, President |
Cheryl A. Hatcher, Vice President |
George L. Smith, III, Vice President |
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No-Load Mutual Funds |
Semi-Annual Report |
September 30, 2021 |
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The Government Street Equity Fund |
The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund |
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT | October 15, 2021 |
Dear Fellow Shareholders:
We are enclosing for your review the Semi-Annual Reports of The Government Street Funds for the period ended September 30, 2021.
The Government Street Equity Fund
The Government Street Equity Fund (the “Fund”) had a positive 10.22% total return for the six-month period ended September 30, 2021. By comparison, the S&P 500® Index and the Morningstar Large Blend categories returned 9.18% and 7.31%, respectively.
| Government | S&P 500 | Morningstar |
| Street Equity | Index | Large Blend |
3 Qtr 2021 | 0.97% | 0.58% | -0.21% |
2 Qtr 2021 | 9.16% | 8.55% | 7.54% |
1 Qtr 2021 | 5.42% | 6.17% | 6.74% |
4 Qtr 2020 | 10.73% | 12.15% | 12.78% |
Year End 9/30/21 | 28.67% | 30.00% | 29.18% |
As can be seen in the chart above, the Fund and the other representative measures of large-capitalization securities enjoyed strong positive returns for the semi-annual period covered by this report.
Four quarters of positive returns make for a good report. This result is particularly appreciated given that it is achieved in the shadow of the continuing COVID-19 crisis, supply chain disruptions, political chaos and mounting monetary and fiscal debt burdens. The old adage that the “market climbs a wall of worry” has seldom been truer. With the exception of a minimal loss in the Utilities Sector, every other Industrial Category turned in substantial positive returns.
Within the S&P 500, growth stocks outperformed value stocks for the twelve months by 28.9% to 1.2%, respectively.
Major purchases for the semi-annual period were T. Rowe Price Group (Financials), Marsh & McLennan. (Financials) and Regeneron Pharma (Health Care).
Major sales for the semi-annual period were Truist Financial Corp. (Financials) and Chevron (Energy).
The transactions, in total, were distributed along the investment sectors of your Fund with the Standard & Poor’s 500 sectors as guidelines. While your Fund is not invested with a pseudo index approach, the sectors provide an objective comparison for the diversification we believe important for the control of relative risk in your portfolio. Overall we depend on our own conclusions as to the ultimate security selection and position weightings.
The top 10 holdings in The Government Street Equity Fund as of September 30, 2021 were:
Security Description | % of Net Assets |
NVIDIA Corporation | 5.56% |
Bio-Techne Corporation | 4.92% |
JPMorgan Chase & Company | 4.91% |
Microsoft Corporation | 3.84% |
Amazon, Inc. | 3.81% |
Apple, Inc. | 3.54% |
Lockheed Martin Corporation | 3.29% |
Honeywell International | 3.18% |
Wal-Mart Store, Inc. | 2.56% |
Alphabet, Inc. – Class A | 2.55% |
There were significant individual performances during the six-months ended September 30, 2021. The five highest returns, held for the entire 6 months, as measured by the time weighted rate of return were:
| 6 Month |
Security Description | Performance |
Blackstone, Inc. | 58.51% |
NVIDIA Corporation | 54.52% |
Albemarle Corporation | 50.46% |
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation | 35.35% |
Ares Management Corporation | 33.59% |
The five worst individual performances, held for the six-months ended September 30, 2021, as measured by time weighted rate of return for the entire period were:
| 6 Month |
Security Description | Performance |
Lockheed Martin Corporation | -5.27% |
Barrick Gold Corporation | -6.76% |
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | -9.65% |
Deere & Company | -9.95% |
Caterpillar, Inc. | -16.39% |
The Fund’s best performing economic sector for the 6 months was Real Estate, up 30.9%. The second-best sector was Communications up 19.8%. The worst performing sector was Utilities down -4.4%.
Note: The investment performances listed for economic sectors and securities in the two preceding paragraphs are extracted from an in-house independent time-weighted rates of return computation by the Addepar portfolio accounting system. The calculations are gross investment returns. Total investment returns are for the twelve-months ended September 30, 2021.
Our past commentaries, for several periods, have focused on the growing Governmental debt burden brought about by what we consider to be irresponsible political spending programs. The upward spiral of the borrowed funds has been accelerated by the unanticipated new factor in the form of the COVID-19 pandemic.
While unarguably necessary to offset the dire consequences of many total business shutdowns, the actions of our Congress have raised the debt burden to an excess of $28+ trillion, with promise of more to come. The result of the increase has led to the United States, without doubt, solidifying its position currently as the largest debtor nation in the world.
It is impossible to evaluate the implications for our future economic well-being to be derived from investments. It may well be “different this time.” Certainly the prescribed low, and possibly negative, interest rates perceived to be a stimulus for the economy upends the prospects for retirement funds, endowments, savings, earnings, etc. It is our assessment that the by-product of our financial predicament portends movement toward greater acceptance of risks in stock and bond investments to compensate for the new investment realities.
It is very difficult to discern true return growth of market participants from that caused by extraordinary soft monetary and fiscal policies. It appears that much of stimulative Government payments to individuals are making their way into our stock markets. Additionally, continuing low mortgage rates below current inflation rates are credited with one of the largest home buying and building increases on record. It remains to be seen if the current “sugar high” of easy money will convert to true growth or another historic bubble to be popped by recessionary forces.
Beyond today, the current political consideration of adding an additional $3-$8 Trillion to the national debt is truly daunting. The suggestion of raising taxes and changing wealth transfer regulations is sobering. The total interest burden on the National debt is estimated to be less than a 2% average. If the general level of interest rates is ever allowed to seek an unmanaged normal level, every 1% debt service would contribute to erosion or elimination of discretionary items in the country’s budget.
While we truly hope for a positive development for our fundamental investment future, we continue to focus significant efforts to address the mitigation of risks in the portfolio. As in the past, we continue to broadly diversify the Fund. Your Fund has increased the number of common stock holdings to 70 from a year ago position of 58 companies. Cash equivalent positions are approximately 1.8%. The companies invested in your Fund were represented in all of the Government’s Industrial Sectors.
As of September 30, 2021, the Fund’s net assets were $73.3 million; net asset value per share was $103.87; and the annualized ratio of expenses to net average assets was 0.84%. Portfolio turnover rate was 4% (not annualized). Income dividends of $0.3287 per share and capital gains of $4.6855 per share were distributed to shareholders during the six months ended September 30, 2021.
The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund
The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund (the “Fund”), as of September 30, 2021, produced a fiscal six-month total return of 10.44%. By comparison, the Standard & Poor’s 400® Index and the Morningstar Mid Cap Blended Index, used as relative performance benchmarks, were 1.81% and 3.78%, respectively.
| Government | S&P 400 | Morningstar |
| Street Mid-Cap | Index | Mid Cap Blend |
3 Qtr 2021 | 0.73% | -1.76% | -1.65% |
2 Qtr 2021 | 9.64% | 3.64% | 5.52% |
1 Qtr 2021 | 6.53% | 13.47% | 10.88% |
4 Qtr 2020 | 17.32% | 24.37% | 20.72% |
Year End 9/30/21 | 38.03% | 43.68% | 38.90% |
The mid-capitalization category of individual companies is usually represented by the SPDR S&P Mid Cap 400 ETF Trust currently ranging from approximately $1.26 billion to $17.76 billion (based on 8/31/2021 Morningstar data) market values. Generally, these companies are considered to have slightly higher risk and return characteristics than the S&P 500 companies, which start at the upper end of the mid-cap values and range in sizes 10 times or greater in terms of capitalization. As you would guess, the mid-cap companies tend to be primarily domestically oriented.
The Fund has a slightly different range of capitalizations than the SPDR S&P Mid Cap 400 ETF Trust. Upper and lower limits for Fund purchase consideration are $11.7 billion and $894 million, respectively. There are two provisions that allow the makeup of the Fund to exceed those limits. To the extent securities originally purchased within the limits have grown to greater capitalizations, they may be retained without limitation. Secondly, the Fund manager has latitude to purchase and hold up to 20% of the Fund’s value outside the limitations.
The top 10 holdings in The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund as of September 30, 2021 were:
Security Description | % of Net Assets |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | 4.53% |
Fidelity Institutional Govt Cl I (cash equivalents) | 4.39% |
NVIDIA Corporation | 3.48% |
Bio-Techne Corporation | 3.13% |
Chas.RVR.Labs.Intl. | 3.00% |
Nasdaq, Inc. | 2.65% |
Teleflex, Inc. | 2.40% |
Albemarle Corporation | 2.38% |
Chemed Corporation | 2.26% |
Waste Connections, Inc. | 2.14% |
There were significant individual performances during the six-months ended September 30, 2021. The five highest returns, held for the entire period, as measured by the time weighted rate of return, were:
| 6 Month |
Security Description | Performance |
L3harris Technologies, Inc. | 87.49% |
American Finl.GP.Ohio | 79.80% |
Brown & Brown Inc. | 66.68% |
VF Corporation | 55.25% |
UGI Corporation | 50.46% |
The five worst individual performances, held for the entire period, as measured by time-weighted rate of return, were:
| 6 Month |
Security Description | Performance |
InterDigital, Inc. | -28.08% |
Fidelity Institutional Govt Cl I | -31.64% |
Penumbra, Inc. | -39.22% |
Teledyne Technologies, Inc. | -39.80% |
Analog Devices, Inc. | -44.47% |
The Fund’s best performing economic sector for the 6-months was Energy, up 46.9%. The second-best sector was Real Estate, up 30.90%. The worst performing sector was Utilities, down -4.6%.
Note: The investment performances listed for economic sectors and securities in the two preceding paragraphs are extracted from an in-house independent time-weighted rates of return computation by the Addepar portfolio accounting system. The calculations are gross investment returns. Total investment returns are for the year ended September 30, 2021.
We believe that mid-cap stocks offer an attractive combination of growth and safety as they have successfully overcome startup challenges yet remain nimble enough to generate stronger growth than large cap stocks. Mid-cap stocks have been able to match the performance of large cap stocks in down markets while exceeding large cap performance in up markets, leading to long-term outperformance.
The strategy to manage risks in the Fund is primarily thru diversification over the eleven economic sectors. The securities which comprise the Fund are represented in each of those sectors according to their perceived investment prospects. Finally, in periods of expected volatility, the Fund will hold higher than normal (defined as 5% or lower) cash equivalent positions. On September 30, 2021, the cash equivalent position was 4.4%. In all cases, the intent is to manage the portfolio’s volatility, which should result in greater compounded returns over time.
It may be interesting for the readers to compare and contrast the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS) sectors between the larger capitalization SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust and the lower capitalization SPDR S&P Mid Cap 400 ETF. The approximate weights based on component’s capitalizations change daily but are reasonably stable over short periods. As of September 30, 2021, they are:
GICS | S&P 500 | S&P 400 |
Energy | 7.86% | 2.41% |
Materials | 2.17% | 5.29% |
Industrials | 8.47% | 18.46% |
Consumer Discretionary | 12.08% | 15.61% |
Consumer Staples | 6.18% | 3.83% |
Health Care | 13.09% | 10.04% |
Financials | 14.25% | 15.26% |
Information Technology | 24.60% | 14.94% |
Telecommunication Services | 11.27% | 1.57% |
Utilities | 2.46% | 2.86% |
Real Estate | 2.56% | 9.73% |
The Government Street Mid Cap Fund uses the SPDR S&P Mid Cap 400 ETF sector weights for guidance in its diversification of investment holdings.
As of September 30, 2021, the net assets of the Government Street Mid Cap Fund were $61.8 million, and the net asset value per share was $38.49. The turnover rate for the previous six-months was 2% and the total number of holdings was 87 as of September 30, 2021. The net annualized expense ratio for the Fund was 1.01%. Income dividends of $0.0920 per share and capital gains of $0.8710 per share were distributed to shareholders during the six-months ended September 30, 2021.
Thank you for your continued confidence in The Government Street Funds. Please call us if we can be of further service to you.
Very truly yours,
Thomas W. Leavell
President
Leavell Investment Management, Inc.
The Government Street Funds
THE GOVERNMENT STREET EQUITY FUND |
PORTFOLIO INFORMATION |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Asset Allocation
(% of Net Assets)
Top Ten Equity Holdings
Security Description | % of Net Assets |
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NVIDIA Corporation | 5.6% |
Bio-Techne Corporation | 4.9% |
JPMorgan Chase & Company | 4.9% |
Alphabet, Inc. - Classes A and C | 4.9% |
Microsoft Corporation | 3.8% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 3.8% |
Apple, Inc. | 3.5% |
Lockheed Martin Corporation | 3.3% |
Honeywell International, Inc. | 3.2% |
Walmart, Inc. | 2.6% |
THE GOVERNMENT STREET MID-CAP FUND |
PORTFOLIO INFORMATION |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Asset Allocation
(% of Net Assets)
Top Ten Equity Holdings
Security Description | % of Net Assets |
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Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | 4.5% |
NVIDIA Corporation | 3.5% |
Bio-Techne Corporation | 3.1% |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. | 3.0% |
Nasdaq, Inc. | 2.7% |
Teleflex, Inc. | 2.4% |
Albemarle Corporation | 2.4% |
Chemed Corporation | 2.3% |
Waste Connections, Inc. | 2.1% |
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. - Class A | 2.1% |
THE GOVERNMENT STREET EQUITY FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
COMMON STOCKS — 98.3% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Communications — 6.7% | | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc. - Class A (a) | | | 700 | | | $ | 1,871,464 | |
Alphabet, Inc. - Class C (a) | | | 642 | | | | 1,711,129 | |
Comcast Corporation - Class A | | | 20,000 | | | | 1,118,600 | |
Twitter, Inc. (a) | | | 4,000 | | | | 241,560 | |
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Consumer Discretionary — 11.3% | | | | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | | | 850 | | | | 2,792,284 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 5,000 | | | | 1,641,300 | |
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | | | 6,000 | | | | 1,217,160 | |
McDonald’s Corporation | | | 5,000 | | | | 1,205,550 | |
NIKE, Inc. - Class B | | | 10,000 | | | | 1,452,300 | |
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Consumer Staples — 4.4% | | | | | | | | |
Coca-Cola Company (The) | | | 3,500 | | | | 183,645 | |
Costco Wholesale Corporation | | | 1,000 | | | | 449,350 | |
Kroger Company (The) | | | 4,500 | | | | 181,935 | |
Procter & Gamble Company (The) | | | 4,000 | | | | 559,200 | |
Walmart, Inc. | | | 13,500 | | | | 1,881,630 | |
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Energy — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Cheniere Energy, Inc. (a) | | | 3,000 | | | | 293,010 | |
Devon Energy Corporation | | | 10,000 | | | | 355,100 | |
ONEOK, Inc. | | | 5,000 | | | | 289,950 | |
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Financials — 13.6% | | | | | | | | |
Aflac, Inc. | | | 16,000 | | | | 834,080 | |
Ares Management Corporation - Class A | | | 5,000 | | | | 369,150 | |
Blackstone, Inc. | | | 13,000 | | | | 1,512,420 | |
Brookfield Asset Management, Inc. - Class A | | | 28,000 | | | | 1,498,280 | |
CME Group, Inc. | | | 4,000 | | | | 773,520 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 5,000 | | | | 574,100 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Company | | | 22,000 | | | | 3,601,180 | |
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. | | | 2,500 | | | | 378,575 | |
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | | 2,000 | | | | 393,400 | |
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Health Care — 11.1% | | | | | | | | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | 9,500 | | | | 1,122,235 | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 11,500 | | | | 1,240,505 | |
Bio-Techne Corporation | | | 7,450 | | | | 3,610,046 | |
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (a) | | | 4,800 | | | | 543,408 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 2,250 | | | | 363,375 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 4,000 | | | | 172,040 | |
THE GOVERNMENT STREET EQUITY FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
COMMON STOCKS — 98.3% (Continued) | | Shares | | | Value | |
Health Care — 11.1% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | | | 500 | | | $ | 302,590 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 900 | | | | 514,197 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 600 | | | | 234,444 | |
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Industrials — 14.1% | | | | | | | | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 3,000 | | | | 575,910 | |
Deere & Company | | | 2,000 | | | | 670,140 | |
Emerson Electric Company | | | 6,500 | | | | 612,300 | |
General Dynamics Corporation | | | 5,200 | | | | 1,019,356 | |
GXO Logistics, Inc. (a) | | | 2,000 | | | | 156,880 | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | | 11,000 | | | | 2,335,080 | |
Lockheed Martin Corporation | | | 7,000 | | | | 2,415,700 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corporation | | | 13,500 | | | | 1,160,460 | |
TE Connectivity Ltd. | | | 9,000 | | | | 1,234,980 | |
XPO Logistics, Inc. (a) | | | 2,000 | | | | 159,160 | |
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Materials — 5.0% | | | | | | | | |
Albemarle Corporation | | | 4,500 | | | | 985,365 | |
Barrick Gold Corporation | | | 14,000 | | | | 252,700 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 25,000 | | | | 813,250 | |
Glencore plc - ADR (a) | | | 20,000 | | | | 188,200 | |
International Paper Company | | | 7,000 | | | | 391,440 | |
Linde plc | | | 1,500 | | | | 440,070 | |
Mosaic Company (The) | | | 6,000 | | | | 214,320 | |
Vulcan Materials Company | | | 2,300 | | | | 389,068 | |
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Real Estate — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | | | 10,000 | | | | 1,867,500 | |
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Technology — 26.5% | | | | | | | | |
Accenture plc - Class A | | | 5,650 | | | | 1,807,548 | |
Apple, Inc. | | | 18,350 | | | | 2,596,525 | |
ASML Holding N.V. | | | 850 | | | | 633,344 | |
Mastercard, Inc. - Class A | | | 2,000 | | | | 695,360 | |
Microsoft Corporation | | | 10,000 | | | | 2,819,200 | |
NVIDIA Corporation | | | 19,700 | | | | 4,081,052 | |
ON Semiconductor Corporation (a) | | | 3,500 | | | | 160,195 | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc. - Class A (a) | | | 10,000 | | | | 240,400 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 2,000 | | | | 520,420 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 6,000 | | | | 773,880 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 500 | | | | 212,445 | |
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | | | 10,000 | | | | 1,647,800 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. - ADR | | | 6,000 | | | | 669,900 | |
THE GOVERNMENT STREET EQUITY FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
COMMON STOCKS — 98.3% (Continued) | | Shares | | | Value | |
Technology — 26.5% (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 6,200 | | | $ | 1,191,702 | |
Visa, Inc. - Class A | | | 6,300 | | | | 1,403,325 | |
| | | | | | | 19,453,096 | |
Utilities — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
WEC Energy Group, Inc. | | | 14,000 | | | | 1,234,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $27,340,764) | | | | | | $ | 72,052,487 | |
MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.8% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Government Portfolio - Class I, 0.01% (b) (Cost $1,312,919) | | | 1,312,919 | | | $ | 1,312,919 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments at Value — 100.1% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $28,653,683) | | | | | | $ | 73,365,406 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.1%) | | | | | | | (31,387 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 73,334,019 | |
ADR - American Depositary Receipt.
| (a) | Non-income producing security. |
| (b) | The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of September 30, 2021. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE GOVERNMENT STREET MID-CAP FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
COMMON STOCKS — 95.5% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Consumer Discretionary — 6.3% | | | | | | | | |
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. | | | 2,000 | | | $ | 239,540 | |
Gildan Activewear, Inc. | | | 13,400 | | | | 489,234 | |
Hasbro, Inc. | | | 5,000 | | | | 446,100 | |
Kontoor Brands, Inc. | | | 1,671 | | | | 83,466 | |
Macy’s, Inc. | | | 5,000 | | | | 113,000 | |
NVR, Inc. (a) | | | 135 | | | | 647,201 | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (The) | | | 2,000 | | | | 292,720 | |
Service Corporation International | | | 14,000 | | | | 843,640 | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc. | | | 12,000 | | | | 556,920 | |
VF Corporation | | | 3,000 | | | | 200,970 | |
| | | | | | | 3,912,791 | |
Consumer Staples — 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
Bunge Ltd. | | | 3,000 | | | | 243,960 | |
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 12,000 | | | | 1,081,080 | |
Church & Dwight Company, Inc. | | | 9,000 | | | | 743,130 | |
Energizer Holdings, Inc. | | | 5,000 | | | | 195,250 | |
Glucose Health, Inc. (a) | | | 20,000 | | | | 51,200 | |
Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (The) (a) | | | 3,500 | | | | 149,730 | |
| | | | | | | 2,464,350 | |
Energy — 3.2% | | | | | | | | |
Continental Resources, Inc. | | | 7,000 | | | | 323,050 | |
Devon Energy Corporation | | | 10,000 | | | | 355,100 | |
Enphase Energy, Inc. (a) | | | 6,000 | | | | 899,820 | |
Marathon Oil Corporation | | | 18,000 | | | | 246,060 | |
ONEOK, Inc. | | | 2,500 | | | | 144,975 | |
| | | | | | | 1,969,005 | |
Financials — 18.4% | | | | | | | | |
Alleghany Corporation (a) | | | 1,190 | | | | 743,048 | |
American Financial Group, Inc. | | | 8,600 | | | | 1,082,138 | |
Ares Management Corporation - Class A | | | 6,500 | | | | 479,895 | |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Company | | | 8,000 | | | | 1,189,200 | |
Berkley (W.R.) Corporation | | | 11,175 | | | | 817,787 | |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | | | 20,000 | | | | 1,109,000 | |
Carlyle Group, Inc. (The) | | | 7,000 | | | | 330,960 | |
CME Group, Inc. | | | 5,000 | | | | 966,900 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 9,500 | | | | 1,090,790 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 8,565 | | | | 833,460 | |
Nasdaq, Inc. | | | 8,500 | | | | 1,640,670 | |
Old Republic International Corporation | | | 24,400 | | | | 564,372 | |
SEI Investments Company | | | 5,500 | | | | 326,150 | |
Voya Financial, Inc. | | | 4,000 | | | | 245,560 | |
| | | | | | | 11,419,930 | |
THE GOVERNMENT STREET MID-CAP FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
COMMON STOCKS — 95.5% (Continued) | | Shares | | | Value | |
Health Care — 17.9% | | | | | | | | |
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. - Class A (a) | | | 1,700 | | | $ | 1,268,115 | |
Bio-Techne Corporation | | | 4,000 | | | | 1,938,280 | |
Centene Corporation (a) | | | 6,000 | | | | 373,860 | |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (a) | | | 4,500 | | | | 1,857,015 | |
Chemed Corporation | | | 3,000 | | | | 1,395,360 | |
Editas Medicine, Inc. (a) | | | 2,000 | | | | 82,160 | |
Globus Medical, Inc. - Class A (a) | | | 3,000 | | | | 229,860 | |
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (a) | | | 2,574 | | | | 724,427 | |
Penumbra, Inc. (a) | | | 2,500 | | | | 666,250 | |
ResMed, Inc. | | | 1,200 | | | | 316,260 | |
Teleflex, Inc. | | | 3,950 | | | | 1,487,372 | |
Waters Corporation (a) | | | 2,000 | | | | 714,600 | |
| | | | | | | 11,053,559 | |
Industrials — 17.2% | | | | | | | | |
AMETEK, Inc. | | | 2,350 | | | | 291,423 | |
C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | 4,000 | | | | 348,000 | |
ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 2,000 | | | | 39,980 | |
Donaldson Company, Inc. | | | 13,000 | | | | 746,330 | |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | | 8,000 | | | | 953,040 | |
Fastenal Company | | | 18,000 | | | | 928,980 | |
Graco, Inc. | | | 13,000 | | | | 909,610 | |
GXO Logistics, Inc. (a) | | | 1,500 | | | | 117,660 | |
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. | | | 8,475 | | | | 1,123,192 | |
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | | | 5,400 | | | | 1,189,296 | |
MasTec, Inc. (a) | | | 5,700 | | | | 491,796 | |
MSC Industrial Direct Company, Inc. - Class A | | | 6,000 | | | | 481,140 | |
National Instruments Corporation | | | 12,000 | | | | 470,760 | |
nVent Electric plc | | | 2,900 | | | | 93,757 | |
Pentair plc | | | 2,900 | | | | 210,627 | |
Snap-on, Inc. | | | 1,475 | | | | 308,201 | |
Teledyne Technologies, Inc. (a) | | | 215 | | | | 92,360 | |
Waste Connections, Inc. | | | 10,500 | | | | 1,322,265 | |
Woodward, Inc. | | | 4,400 | | | | 498,080 | |
| | | | | | | 10,616,497 | |
Materials — 8.0% | | | | | | | | |
Albemarle Corporation | | | 6,700 | | | | 1,467,099 | |
Ashland Global Holdings, Inc. | | | 6,000 | | | | 534,720 | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. | | | 3,000 | | | | 1,025,040 | |
Packaging Corporation of America | | | 6,000 | | | | 824,640 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | 14,000 | | | | 818,720 | |
Valvoline, Inc. | | | 9,236 | | | | 287,978 | |
| | | | | | | 4,958,197 | |
THE GOVERNMENT STREET MID-CAP FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
COMMON STOCKS — 95.5% (Continued) | | Shares | | | Value | |
Real Estate — 5.0% | | | | | | | | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | | | 15,000 | | | $ | 2,801,250 | |
New Residential Investment Corporation | | | 25,000 | | | | 275,000 | |
| | | | | | | 3,076,250 | |
Technology — 15.3% | | | | | | | | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 3,671 | | | | 614,819 | |
ANSYS, Inc. (a) | | | 3,500 | | | | 1,191,575 | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc. (a) | | | 10,100 | | | | 1,134,129 | |
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 3,500 | | | | 583,240 | |
InterDigital, Inc. | | | 2,500 | | | | 169,550 | |
Lam Research Corporation | | | 1,075 | | | | 611,836 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | | | 6,000 | | | | 920,940 | |
MicroStrategy, Inc. - Class A (a) | | | 500 | | | | 289,200 | |
NVIDIA Corporation | | | 10,400 | | | | 2,154,464 | |
Okta, Inc. (a) | | | 3,500 | | | | 830,690 | |
Sprinklr, Inc. - Class A (a) | | | 3,000 | | | | 52,500 | |
Xilinx, Inc. | | | 6,000 | | | | 905,940 | |
| | | | | | | 9,458,883 | |
Utilities — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
UGI Corporation | | | 3,038 | | | | 129,480 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $18,798,639) | | | | | | $ | 59,058,942 | |
| | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 4.4% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Fidelity Institutional Money Market Government Portfolio - Class I, 0.01% (b) (Cost $2,718,086) | | | 2,718,086 | | | $ | 2,718,086 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments at Value — 99.9% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $21,516,725) | | | | | | $ | 61,777,028 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.1% (c) | | | | | | | 50,038 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 61,827,066 | |
| (a) | Non-income producing security. |
| (b) | The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of September 30, 2021. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE GOVERNMENT STREET FUNDS |
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | The | | | The | |
| | Government | | | Government | |
| | Street | | | Street | |
| | Equity | | | Mid-Cap | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | | | |
Investments in securities: | | | | | | | | |
At cost | | $ | 28,653,683 | | | $ | 21,516,725 | |
At value (Note 2) | | $ | 73,365,406 | | | $ | 61,777,028 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 15,783 | | | | 90,966 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | | | — | | | | 100 | |
Other assets | | | 13,200 | | | | 12,363 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 73,394,389 | | | | 61,880,457 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
Distributions payable | | | 2,476 | | | | — | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | | | 4,773 | | | | — | |
Accrued investment advisory fees (Note 4) | | | 37,811 | | | | 39,561 | |
Payable to administrator (Note 4) | | | 6,900 | | | | 5,880 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 8,410 | | | | 7,950 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 60,370 | | | | 53,391 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 73,334,019 | | | $ | 61,827,066 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets consists of: | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 27,563,616 | | | $ | 20,962,833 | |
Accumulated earnings | | | 45,770,403 | | | | 40,864,233 | |
Net assets | | $ | 73,334,019 | | | $ | 61,827,066 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.01 par value) | | | 706,049 | | | | 1,606,169 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share (Note 2) | | $ | 103.87 | | | $ | 38.49 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE GOVERNMENT STREET FUNDS |
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
For the Six Months Ended September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
| | The | | | The | |
| | Government | | | Government | |
| | Street | | | Street | |
| | Equity | | | Mid-Cap | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 550,339 | | | $ | 532,114 | |
Foreign withholding taxes on dividends | | | (6,325 | ) | | | (1,265 | ) |
TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 544,014 | | | | 530,849 | |
| | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees (Note 4) | | | 223,789 | | | | 232,918 | |
Administration fees (Note 4) | | | 37,372 | | | | 31,636 | |
Account maintenance fees | | | 11,832 | | | | 10,292 | |
Audit and tax services fees | | | 8,710 | | | | 8,710 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 8,396 | | | | 7,858 | |
Trustees’ fees (Note 4) | | | 7,500 | | | | 7,500 | |
Custodian and bank service fees | | | 3,960 | | | | 3,795 | |
Compliance fees (Note 4) | | | 3,503 | | | | 3,503 | |
Legal fees | | | 2,978 | | | | 2,978 | |
Postage and supplies | | | 2,341 | | | | 2,203 | |
Printing of shareholder reports | | | 1,007 | | | | 1,007 | |
Other expenses | | | 2,852 | | | | 2,776 | |
TOTAL EXPENSES | | | 314,240 | | | | 315,176 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 229,774 | | | | 215,673 | |
| | | | | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gains from investments | | | 1,056,380 | | | | 395,580 | |
Net realized gains from in-kind redemptions (Note 2) | | | 1,536,216 | | | | 1,422,055 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 4,260,037 | | | | 3,955,584 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS | | | 6,852,633 | | | | 5,773,219 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 7,082,407 | | | $ | 5,988,892 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE GOVERNMENT STREET EQUITY FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| | Six Months | | | Year | |
| | Ended | | | Ended | |
| | Sept. 30, 2021 | | | March 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 229,774 | | | $ | 458,505 | |
Net realized gains from investments | | | 1,056,380 | | | | 6,239,187 | |
Net realized gains from in-kind redemptions (Note 2) | | | 1,536,216 | | | | 1,972,527 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 4,260,037 | | | | 18,331,665 | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 7,082,407 | | | | 27,001,884 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 2) | | | (3,438,933 | ) | | | (4,669,253 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 122,434 | | | | 271,578 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions to shareholders | | | 3,375,528 | | | | 4,577,361 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (3,755,691 | ) | | | (7,213,957 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from capital share transactions | | | (257,729 | ) | | | (2,365,018 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | | | 3,385,745 | | | | 19,967,613 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 69,948,274 | | | | 49,980,661 | |
End of period | | $ | 73,334,019 | | | $ | 69,948,274 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,155 | | | | 3,063 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 32,750 | | | | 51,915 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (35,596 | ) | | | (79,055 | ) |
Net decrease in shares outstanding | | | (1,691 | ) | | | (24,077 | ) |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 707,740 | | | | 731,817 | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 706,049 | | | | 707,740 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE GOVERNMENT STREET MID-CAP FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| | Six Months | | | Year | |
| | Ended | | | Ended | |
| | Sept. 30, 2021 | | | March 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 215,673 | | | $ | 161,401 | |
Net realized gains from investments | | | 395,580 | | | | 3,140,103 | |
Net realized gains from in-kind redemptions (Note 2) | | | 1,422,055 | | | | 686,630 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 3,955,584 | | | | 18,189,473 | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 5,988,892 | | | | 22,177,607 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 2) | | | (1,518,158 | ) | | | (1,863,967 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 95,941 | | | | 443,216 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions to shareholders | | | 1,485,322 | | | | 1,824,410 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (2,512,865 | ) | | | (3,715,335 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from capital share transactions | | | (931,602 | ) | | | (1,447,709 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | | | 3,539,132 | | | | 18,865,931 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 58,287,934 | | | | 39,422,003 | |
End of period | | $ | 61,827,066 | | | $ | 58,287,934 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,450 | | | | 16,139 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 38,873 | | | | 57,068 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (66,289 | ) | | | (115,670 | ) |
Net decrease in shares outstanding | | | (24,966 | ) | | | (42,463 | ) |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 1,631,135 | | | | 1,673,598 | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 1,606,169 | | | | 1,631,135 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE GOVERNMENT STREET EQUITY FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Selected Per Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
| | Six Months | | | Years Ended March 31, | |
| | Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sept. 30, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | |
Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 98.83 | | | $ | 68.30 | | | $ | 73.37 | | | $ | 74.60 | | | $ | 67.08 | | | $ | 61.72 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.64 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.68 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and foreign currencies | | | 9.72 | | | | 36.33 | | | | (1.82 | ) | | | 3.37 | | | | 9.32 | | | | 6.76 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 10.06 | | | | 36.97 | | | | (1.02 | ) | | | 4.06 | | | | 9.98 | | | | 7.44 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (0.65 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | (4.69 | ) | | | (5.80 | ) | | | (3.25 | ) | | | (4.61 | ) | | | (1.81 | ) | | | (1.40 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (5.02 | ) | | | (6.44 | ) | | | (4.05 | ) | | | (5.29 | ) | | | (2.46 | ) | | | (2.08 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 103.87 | | | $ | 98.83 | | | $ | 68.30 | | | $ | 73.37 | | | $ | 74.60 | | | $ | 67.08 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return (a) | | | 10.22 | % (b) | | | 55.46 | % | | | (2.04 | %) | | | 5.65 | % | | | 15.08 | % | | | 12.32 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets at end of period (000’s) | | $ | 73,334 | | | $ | 69,948 | | | $ | 49,981 | | | $ | 56,180 | | | $ | 62,707 | | | $ | 65,407 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | 0.84 | % (c) | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.91 | % | | | 0.89 | % | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.87 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 0.62 | % (c) | | | 0.71 | % | | | 1.01 | % | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 1.03 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 4 | % (b) | | | 17 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 9 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 20 | % |
| (a) | Total return is a measure of the change in value of an investment in the Fund over the periods covered, which assumes any dividends or capital gains distributions are reinvested in shares of the Fund. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE GOVERNMENT STREET MID-CAP FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Selected Per Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period:
| | Six Months | | Years Ended March 31, |
| | Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sept. 30, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | |
Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 35.73 | | | $ | 23.56 | | | $ | 26.78 | | | $ | 26.64 | | | $ | 24.42 | | | $ | 21.95 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.16 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | 3.59 | | | | 13.19 | | | | (2.16 | ) | | | 0.90 | | | | 3.32 | | | | 3.36 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 3.72 | | | | 13.29 | | | | (2.00 | ) | | | 1.08 | | | | 3.52 | | | | 3.52 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | (0.96 | ) | | | (1.02 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.96 | ) | | | (1.12 | ) | | | (1.22 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (1.05 | ) |
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Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 38.49 | | | $ | 35.73 | | | $ | 23.56 | | | $ | 26.78 | | | $ | 26.64 | | | $ | 24.42 | |
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Total return (a) | | | 10.44 | % (b) | | | 57.00 | % | | | (8.18 | %) | | | 4.21 | % | | | 14.67 | % | | | 16.44 | % |
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Net assets at end of period (000’s) | | $ | 61,827 | | | $ | 58,288 | | | $ | 39,422 | | | $ | 46,293 | | | $ | 50,059 | | | $ | 48,540 | |
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Ratio of total expenses to average net assets | | | 1.01 | % (c) | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.09 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.07 | % |
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Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 0.69 | % (c) | | | 0.32 | % | | | 0.57 | % | | | 0.64 | % | | | 0.78 | % | | | 0.66 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | | | 2 | % (b) | | | 13 | % | | | 2 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 12 | % | | | 14 | % |
| (a) | Total return is a measure of the change in value of an investment in the Fund over the periods covered, which assumes any dividends or capital gains distributions are reinvested in shares of the Fund. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
September 30, 2021(Unaudited) |
The Government Street Equity Fund and The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund (the “Funds”) are each a diversified, no-load series of the Williamsburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”), an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust on July 18, 1988. Other series of the Trust are not included in this report.
The investment objective of The Government Street Equity Fund is to seek capital appreciation.
The investment objective of The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund is to seek capital appreciation.
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
Each Fund follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, “Financial Services – Investment Companies.” The following is a summary of the Funds’ significant accounting policies. The policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
Securities valuation — The Funds’ portfolio securities are valued as of the close of business of the regular session of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). Securities traded on a national stock exchange, including common stocks and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), if any, are valued based upon the closing price on the principal exchange where the security is traded, if available, otherwise, at the last quoted bid price. Securities that are quoted by NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. Investments representing shares of other open-end investment companies, other than ETFs but including money market funds, are valued at their net asset value (“NAV”) as reported by such companies. When using a quoted price and when the market is considered active, securities will be classified as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy (see below).
When market quotations are not readily available, if a pricing service cannot provide a price, or if the investment adviser believes the price received from the pricing service is not indicative of market value, securities will be valued in good faith at fair value using methods consistent with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees and will be classified as Level 2 or 3 within the fair value hierarchy, depending on the inputs used. Such methods of fair valuation may include, but are not limited to: multiple of earnings, multiple of book value, discount from market of a similar freely traded security, purchase price of the security, subsequent private transactions in the security
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or related securities, or a combination of these and other factors. GAAP establishes a single authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of each Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
| ● | Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities |
| ● | Level 2 – other significant observable inputs |
| ● | Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The following is a summary of the Funds’ investments based on the inputs used to value the investments as of September 30, 2021, by asset type:
The Government Street Equity Fund: | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 72,052,487 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 72,052,487 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 1,312,919 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,312,919 | |
Total | | $ | 73,365,406 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 73,365,406 | |
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The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund: | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 59,058,942 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 59,058,942 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 2,718,086 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,718,086 | |
Total | | $ | 61,777,028 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 61,777,028 | |
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Refer to each Fund’s Schedule of Investments for a listing of the common stocks by sector type. There were no Level 3 securities or derivative instruments held by the Funds as of or during the six months ended September 30, 2021.
Foreign currency translation — Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in or expected to settle in foreign currencies, if any, are translated into U.S. dollars based on exchange rates on the following basis:
| A. | The fair values of investment securities and other assets and liabilities are translated as of the close of the NYSE each day. |
| B. | Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated at the rate of exchange prevailing as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the respective date of such transactions. |
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| C. | The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations caused by changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from those caused by changes in market prices of investment securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments. |
Reported net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from 1) purchases and sales of foreign currencies and 2) the difference between the amounts of dividends and foreign withholding taxes recorded on a Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Reported net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities that result from changes in exchange rates.
Share valuation — The NAV per share of each Fund is calculated daily by dividing the total value of its assets, less liabilities, by the number of shares outstanding. The offering price and redemption price per share of each Fund is equal to the NAV per share.
Investment income — Interest income is accrued as earned. Discounts and premiums on fixed-income securities purchased, if any, are amortized using the interest method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the security received. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been recorded in accordance with the Trust’s understanding of the applicable country’s rules and tax rates.
Distributions to shareholders — Dividends arising from net investment income are declared and paid quarterly to shareholders of The Government Street Equity Fund and declared and paid annually to shareholders of The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund. Net realized short-term capital gains, if any, may be distributed throughout the year and net realized long-term capital gains, if any, are distributed at least once each year. Dividends and distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount of distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These “book/tax” differences are either temporary or permanent in nature.
The tax character of distributions paid during the periods ended September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 was as follows:
| | Periods | | Ordinary | | | Long-Term | | | Total | |
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The Government Street Equity Fund | | 09/30/21 | | $ | 228,521 | | | $ | 3,210,412 | | | $ | 3,438,933 | |
| | 03/31/21 | | $ | 462,537 | | | $ | 4,207,840 | | | $ | 4,670,377 | |
The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund | | 09/30/21 | | $ | 145,037 | | | $ | 1,373,121 | | | $ | 1,518,158 | |
| | 03/31/21 | | $ | 178,349 | | | $ | 1,685,618 | | | $ | 1,863,967 | |
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Investment transactions — Investment transactions are accounted for on trade date for financial reporting purposes. Realized gains and losses on investment securities sold are determined on a specific identification basis.
Common expenses — Common expenses of the Trust are allocated among the Funds and the other series of the Trust based on relative net assets of each series or the nature of the services performed and the relative applicability to each series.
Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increase (decrease) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Federal income tax — Each Fund has qualified and intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Qualification generally will relieve the Funds of liability for federal income taxes to the extent 100% of their net investment income and any net realized capital gains are distributed in accordance with the Code.
In order to avoid imposition of the excise tax applicable to regulated investment companies, it is also each Fund’s intention to declare as dividends in each calendar year at least 98% of its net investment income (earned during the calendar year) and 98.2% of its net realized capital gains (earned during the twelve months ended October 31) plus undistributed amounts from prior years.
The following information is computed on a tax basis for each item as of September 30, 2021:
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Cost of portfolio investments | | $ | 28,653,683 | | | $ | 21,513,983 | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 44,989,757 | | | $ | 40,565,619 | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (278,034 | ) | | | (302,574 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 44,711,723 | | | | 40,263,045 | |
Accumulated ordinary income | | | 4,828 | | | | 205,791 | |
Other gains | | | 1,056,328 | | | | 395,397 | |
Distributions payable | | | (2,476 | ) | | | — | |
Total accumulated earnings | | $ | 45,770,403 | | | $ | 40,864,233 | |
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The difference between the federal income tax cost of portfolio investments and the financial statement cost of portfolio investments for The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund is due to certain timing differences in the recognition of capital gains or losses under income tax regulations and GAAP. These “book/tax” differences are temporary in nature and are primarily due to adjustments to basis for grantor trusts.
During the six months ended September 30, 2021, The Government Street Equity Fund and The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund realized $1,536,216 and $1,422,055, respectively, of net capital gains resulting from in-kind redemptions (redemptions in which shareholders who redeemed Fund shares received investment securities held by the Fund rather than cash). The Funds recognize a gain on in-kind redemptions to the extent that the value of the distributed investment securities on the date of redemption exceeds the cost of those investment securities. Such gains are not taxable to the Funds and are not required to be distributed to shareholders. The Funds have reclassified these gains against paid-in capital on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Such reclassifications, the result of permanent differences between the financial statement and income tax reporting requirements, had no effect on each Fund’s net assets or NAV per share.
The Funds recognize the tax benefits or expenses of uncertain tax positions only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has reviewed the tax positions taken on federal income tax returns for the current and all open tax years (generally, three years) of each Fund and has concluded that no provision for unrecognized tax benefits or expenses is required in these financial statements.
| 3. | Investment Transactions |
Investment transactions, other than short-term investments and U.S. government securities, were as follows for the six months ended September 30, 2021:
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Purchases of investment securities | | $ | 2,761,830 | | | $ | 893,276 | |
Proceeds from sales of investment securities | | $ | 6,098,919 | | | $ | 3,522,566 | |
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| 4. | Transactions with Related Parties |
INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
Each Fund’s investments are managed by Leavell Investment Management, Inc. (the “Adviser”) under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement. The Government Street Equity Fund pays the Adviser a fee, which is computed and accrued daily and paid monthly, at annual rates of 0.60% of its average daily net assets up to $100 million
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and 0.50% of such assets in excess of $100 million. The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund pays the Adviser a fee, which is computed and accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.75% of its average daily net assets.
Certain officers of the Trust are also officers of the Adviser.
OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (“Ultimus”) provides administration, fund accounting, compliance and transfer agent services to the Funds. The Funds pay Ultimus fees in accordance with the agreements for such services. In addition, the Funds pay out-of-pocket expenses including, but not limited to, postage, supplies, and certain costs related to the pricing of the Funds’ portfolio securities. Certain officers of the Trust are also officers of Ultimus, or of Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”), the principal underwriter of each Fund’s shares and an affiliate of Ultimus. The Distributor is compensated by the Adviser (not the Funds) for acting as principal underwriter.
COMPENSATION OF TRUSTEES
Trustees and officers affiliated with the Adviser or Ultimus are not compensated by the Trust for their services. Each Trustee who is not an affiliated person of the Adviser or Ultimus receives from the Trust an annual retainer of $24,000, payable quarterly; a fee of $2,000 for attendance at each meeting of the Board of Trustees (except that such fee is $3,000 for the independent chair); and a fee of $1,000 for attendance at each meeting of any committee of the Board (except that such fee is $1,500 for the committee chair); plus reimbursement of travel and other expenses incurred in attending meetings. Each series of the Trust pays its proportionate share of such fees.
| 5. | Contingencies and Commitments |
The Funds indemnify the Trust’s officers and Trustees for certain liabilities that might arise from their performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.
If a Fund has significant investments in the securities of issuers in industries within a particular business sector, any development affecting that sector will have a greater impact on the value of the net assets of the Fund than would be the case if the Fund did not have significant investments in that sector. In addition, this may increase the risk of loss of an investment in the Fund and increase the volatility of the Fund’s NAV per share. From time to time, circumstances may affect a particular sector and
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companies within such sector. For instance, economic or market factors, regulation or deregulation, or other developments may negatively impact all companies in a particular sector and therefore the value of a Fund’s portfolio would be adversely affected. As of September 30, 2021, The Government Street Equity Fund had 26.5% of the value of its net assets invested in common stocks within the Technology sector.
The Funds are required to recognize in the financial statements the effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed as of the date of the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For non-recognized subsequent events that must be disclosed to keep the financial statements from being misleading, the Funds are required to disclose the nature of the event as well as an estimate of its financial effect, or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made. Management has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of these financial statements and has noted no such events.
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ABOUT YOUR FUNDS’ EXPENSES (Unaudited) |
We believe it is important for you to understand the impact of costs on your investment. All mutual funds have operating expenses. As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees and other expenses. These ongoing costs, which are deducted from each Fund’s gross income, directly reduce the investment returns of the Funds.
A mutual fund’s ongoing costs are expressed as a percentage of its average net assets. This figure is known as the expense ratio. The following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The examples below are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period shown and held for the entire period (April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021).
The table below illustrates each Fund’s ongoing costs in two ways:
Actual fund return – This section helps you to estimate the actual expenses that you paid over the period. The “Ending Account Value” shown is derived from each Fund’s actual return, and the fourth column shows the dollar amount of operating expenses that would have been paid by an investor who started with $1,000 in the Funds. You may use the information here, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period.
To do so, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number given for the Funds under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period.”
Hypothetical 5% return – This section is intended to help you compare the Funds’ ongoing costs with those of other mutual funds. It assumes that each Fund had an annual return of 5% before expenses during the period shown, but that the expense ratio is unchanged. In this case, because the returns used are not the Funds’ actual returns, the results do not apply to your investment. The example is useful in making comparisons because the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) requires all mutual funds to calculate expenses based on a 5% return. You can assess each Fund’s ongoing costs by comparing this hypothetical example with the hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
Note that expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight and help you compare ongoing costs only. The Funds do not charge sales loads or redemption fees.
The calculations assume no shares were bought or sold during the period. Your actual costs may have been higher or lower, depending on the amount of your investment and the timing of any purchases or redemptions.
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More information about the Funds’ expenses, including historical expense ratios, can be found in this report. For additional information on operating expenses and other shareholder costs, please refer to the Funds’ prospectus.
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Based on Actual Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,102.20 | | 0.84% | | $4.43 |
Based on Hypothetical 5% Return (before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.86 | | 0.84% | | $4.26 |
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Based on Actual Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,104.40 | | 1.01% | | $5.33 |
Based on Hypothetical 5% Return (before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.00 | | 1.01% | | $5.11 |
| (a) | Annualized, based on each Fund’s most recent one-half year expenses. |
| (b) | Expenses are equal to each Fund’s annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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OTHER INFORMATION (Unaudited) |
A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge upon request by calling toll-free 1-866-738-1125, or on the SEC’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 is also available without charge upon request by calling toll-free 1-866-738-1125 or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
The Trust files a complete listing of portfolio holdings for the Funds with the SEC as of the end of the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The filings are available upon request, by calling 1-866-738-1125. Furthermore, you may obtain a copy of these filings on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
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LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (Unaudited) |
The Funds have adopted and implemented a written liquidity risk management program as required by Rule 22e-4 (the “Liquidity Rule”) under the Investment Company Act. The program is reasonably designed to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk, taking into consideration, among other factors, the Fund’s investment strategy and the liquidity of its portfolio investments during normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; its short and long-term cash flow projections; and its cash holdings and access to other funding sources. The Funds’ Board of Trustees approved the appointment of a Liquidity Risk Committee, which includes representatives from Leavell Investment Management, Inc., the Funds’ investment adviser, and Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, the Funds’ Administrator. The Liquidity Risk Committee is responsible for the program’s administration and oversight and for reporting to the Board on at least an annual basis regarding the program’s operation and effectiveness. The Liquidity Risk Committee updated its assessment of each Fund’s liquidity risk profile, considering additional data gathered in the 12 months ended May 31, 2021 and the adequacy and effectiveness of the liquidity risk management program’s operations from June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021 (the “Review Period”) in order to prepare a written report for the Board of Trustees (the “Report”) for consideration at its meeting held on August 17, 2021. During the Review Period, which covered periods of market volatility related to the COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken to mitigate the impact of the pandemic, none of the Funds experienced unusual stress or disruption to its operations related to purchase and redemption activity. Also, during the Review Period the Funds held adequate levels of cash and highly liquid investments to meet shareholder redemption activities in accordance with applicable requirements. The Report concluded that (i) the Funds’ liquidity risk management program is reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Liquidity Rule and (ii) the Funds’ liquidity risk management program has been effectively implemented.
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| | | Leavell Investment Management, Inc. | | | |
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| | | Sullivan & Worcester LLP | | | |
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| | | Cohen & Company, Ltd. | | | |
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| | | Robert S. Harris, Ph.D., Chairman | | | |
| | | John P. Ackerly, IV | | | |
| | | John T. Bruce | | | |
| | | George K. Jennison | | | |
| | | Harris V. Morrissette | | | |
| | | Elizabeth W. Robertson | | | |
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS | October 26, 2021 |
For the six-month period ended September 30, 2021, The Jamestown Equity Fund rose 8.75% compared to 9.18% for the S&P 500® Index. During the trailing twelve months, The Jamestown Equity Fund rose 32.73%, while the S&P 500® Index increased 30.00% as both sector and security selection drove the Fund’s relative outperformance.
At the end of September, the greatest sector overweights in the portfolio, relative to benchmark weightings, were in the Financials and Communications sectors. The largest sector underweights in the Fund were in the Technology and Consumer Staples sectors. As of September 30, the Fund had a small 0.93% allocation to cash.
After a couple of quarters where re-opening and value-oriented equities outperformed, over the past six months investors have rotated back to the large capitalization growth-oriented equities that outperformed during the early part of the equity market recovery from COVID-19. Economic growth slowed around the globe in the third calendar quarter, largely due to concerns about the Delta variant and the significant supply chain issues around the world. Supply chain problems and shortages of materials and labor (especially in the U.S. service sector) are pervasive, and the resulting increase in inflation is no longer looking as transitory as the Federal Reserve once hoped. It has become apparent that it will likely take well into 2022 to solve many of these supply chain issues, which will benefit some companies and challenge others. Our view remains that demand will stay above average for the foreseeable future as the consumer has built substantial savings, is reliably spendthrift and the credit picture is good if not great. We simply need some of these supply chain dominos to fall into place, and economic growth will at least be adequate.
The Federal Reserve has maintained their very accommodative monetary stance, but they are almost certain to begin reducing their monthly bond purchases starting in November. Markets are beginning to factor in that the tapering of the bond purchases will continue, and the Federal Reserve is likely to start raising short term interest rates later in 2022 or early 2023. Given this backdrop, interest rates began to push higher again, with the 10-year Treasury yield closing the September quarter at just below 1.5%. Yields have a complicated Goldilocks relationship with the equity markets. We judge we’re in the ‘just right’ range, but that range is probably lower and narrower than in the past, perhaps even the recent past.
The opinions expressed are those of Lowe, Brockenbrough & Co. The opinions referenced are as of the date of publication and are subject to change due to changes in the market of economic conditions and may not necessarily come to pass. Forward looking statements cannot be guaranteed.
Lowe, Brockenbrough & Co. is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about Lowe, Brockenbrough & Co.’s investment advisory services and fees can be found in its Form ADV Part 2, which is available upon request.
THE JAMESTOWN EQUITY FUND |
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION (Unaudited) |
Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment in | |
The Jamestown Equity Fund | |
and the S&P 500® Index | |
| | | | |
| | | Average Annual Total Returns | |
| | | (for periods ended September 30, 2021) | |
| | | 1 Year | | 5 Years | | 10 Years | |
| The Jamestown Equity Fund (a) | | 32.73% | | 16.47% | | 14.87% | |
| S&P 500® Index | | 30.00% | | 16.90% | | 16.63% | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (a) | Total return is a measure of the change in value of an investment in the Fund over the periods covered, which assumes any dividends or capital gains distributions are reinvested in shares of the Fund. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
THE JAMESTOWN EQUITY FUND |
PORTFOLIO INFORMATION |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
Asset Allocation (% of Net Assets) |
|
|
| % of |
Ten Largest Equity Holdings | Net Assets |
Apple, Inc. | 5.3% |
Alphabet, Inc. - Class A and C | 5.3% |
Microsoft Corporation | 4.6% |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 3.9% |
Facebook, Inc. - Class A | 3.8% |
JPMorgan Chase & Company | 3.0% |
Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 2.9% |
Morgan Stanley | 2.7% |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) | 2.5% |
Truist Financial Corporation | 2.4% |
Sector Concentration vs. the S&P 500® Index |
THE JAMESTOWN EQUITY FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
COMMON STOCKS — 89.3% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Communications — 14.5% | | | | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc. - Class A (a) | | | 500 | | | $ | 1,336,760 | |
Alphabet, Inc. - Class C (a) | | | 500 | | | | 1,332,655 | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 450 | | | | 1,068,241 | |
Comcast Corporation - Class A | | | 16,000 | | | | 894,880 | |
Facebook, Inc. - Class A (a) | | | 5,600 | | | | 1,900,584 | |
Walt Disney Company (The) (a) | | | 4,550 | | | | 769,724 | |
| | | | | | | 7,302,844 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 8.8% | | | | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | | | 600 | | | | 1,971,024 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 2,400 | | | | 787,824 | |
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | | | 4,695 | | | | 952,428 | |
TJX Companies, Inc. (The) | | | 11,000 | | | | 725,780 | |
| | | | | | | 4,437,056 | |
Consumer Staples — 4.6% | | | | | | | | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 5,200 | | | | 782,132 | |
Target Corporation | | | 4,960 | | | | 1,134,699 | |
Walmart, Inc. | | | 3,000 | | | | 418,140 | |
| | | | | | | 2,334,971 | |
Energy — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Chevron Corporation | | | 7,700 | | | | 781,165 | |
TotalEnergies SE - ADR | | | 9,500 | | | | 455,335 | |
| | | | | | | 1,236,500 | |
Financials — 15.6% | | | | | | | | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 4,250 | | | | 1,122,510 | |
Chubb Ltd. | | | 2,500 | | | | 433,700 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) | | | 3,300 | | | | 1,247,499 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Company | | | 9,200 | | | | 1,505,948 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 14,000 | | | | 1,362,340 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 5,200 | | | | 1,017,328 | |
Truist Financial Corporation | | | 20,625 | | | | 1,209,656 | |
| | | | | | | 7,898,981 | |
Health Care — 11.9% | | | | | | | | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 1,800 | | | | 382,770 | |
Anthem, Inc. | | | 2,000 | | | | 745,600 | |
CVS Health Corporation | | | 10,800 | | | | 916,488 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 4,465 | | | | 721,097 | |
Merck & Company, Inc. | | | 9,500 | | | | 713,545 | |
Organon & Company | | | 950 | | | | 31,151 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 14,500 | | | | 623,645 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 1,900 | | | | 1,085,527 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 2,000 | | | | 781,480 | |
| | | | | | | 6,001,303 | |
THE JAMESTOWN EQUITY FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
COMMON STOCKS — 89.3% (Continued) | | Shares | | | Value | |
Industrials — 10.1% | | | | | | | | |
Eaton Corporation plc | | | 7,300 | | | $ | 1,089,963 | |
Lockheed Martin Corporation | | | 1,000 | | | | 345,100 | |
Norfolk Southern Corporation | | | 3,700 | | | | 885,225 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corporation | | | 5,800 | | | | 498,568 | |
Southwest Airlines Company (a) | | | 15,540 | | | | 799,222 | |
Trane Technologies plc | | | 4,300 | | | | 742,395 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc. - Class B | | | 4,000 | | | | 728,400 | |
| | | | | | | 5,088,873 | |
Materials — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Eastman Chemical Company | | | 7,000 | | | | 705,180 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
American Tower Corporation | | | 2,400 | | | | 636,984 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Technology — 18.7% | | | | | | | | |
Apple, Inc. | | | 19,000 | | | | 2,688,500 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 6,245 | | | | 803,919 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 1,400 | | | | 678,902 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 19,500 | | | | 1,061,385 | |
Microsoft Corporation | | | 8,200 | | | | 2,311,744 | |
Oracle Corporation | | | 11,500 | | | | 1,001,995 | |
Visa, Inc. - Class A | | | 4,000 | | | | 891,000 | |
| | | | | | | 9,437,445 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $17,753,796) | | | | | | $ | 45,080,137 | |
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 9.9% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | | | 4,500 | | | $ | 360,495 | |
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund | | | 9,500 | | | | 653,980 | |
Goldman Sachs Equal Weight U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF | | | 7,380 | | | | 493,353 | |
iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF (a) | | | 2,700 | | | | 1,077,678 | |
iShares Semiconductor ETF | | | 1,700 | | | | 757,979 | |
Vanguard Information Technology ETF | | | 3,700 | | | | 1,484,773 | |
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | | | 350 | | | | 138,040 | |
Total Exchange-Traded Funds (Cost $2,556,251) | | | | | | $ | 4,966,298 | |
THE JAMESTOWN EQUITY FUND |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.9% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Federated Hermes Government Obligations Fund - Institutional Class, 0.03% (b) (Cost $468,133) | | | 468,133 | | | $ | 468,133 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments at Value — 100.1% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $20,778,180) | | | | | | $ | 50,514,568 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.1%) | | | | | | | (44,523 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 50,470,045 | |
ADR - American Depositary Receipt.
| (a) | Non-income producing security. |
| (b) | The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of September 30, 2021. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE JAMESTOWN EQUITY FUND |
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
ASSETS | | | |
Investments in securities: | | | |
At cost | | $ | 20,778,180 | |
At value (Note 2) | | $ | 50,514,568 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 26,547 | |
Other assets | | | 11,340 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 50,552,455 | |
| | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | |
Distributions payable | | | 4,669 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | | | 35,822 | |
Accrued investment advisory fees (Note 4) | | | 30,639 | |
Payable to administrator (Note 4) | | | 6,000 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 5,280 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 82,410 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 50,470,045 | |
| | | | |
Net assets consist of: | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 19,683,297 | |
Accumulated earnings | | | 30,786,748 | |
Net assets | | $ | 50,470,045 | |
| | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, $0.01 par value) | | | 1,627,361 | |
| | | | |
Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share (Note 2) | | $ | 31.01 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE JAMESTOWN EQUITY FUND |
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS |
Six Months Ended September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 375,653 | |
Foreign withholding taxes on dividends | | | (2,602 | ) |
TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 373,051 | |
| | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | |
Investment advisory fees (Note 4) | | | 166,060 | |
Administration fees (Note 4) | | | 30,000 | |
Audit and tax services fees | | | 8,710 | |
Trustees’ fees (Note 4) | | | 7,500 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 7,254 | |
Compliance service fees (Note 4) | | | 6,000 | |
Custodian and bank service fees | | | 4,398 | |
Postage and supplies | | | 3,103 | |
Legal fees | | | 2,978 | |
Account maintenance fees | | | 2,353 | |
Printing of shareholder reports | | | 1,653 | |
Insurance expense | | | 651 | |
Pricing costs | | | 309 | |
Other expenses | | | 2,805 | |
TOTAL EXPENSES | | | 243,774 | |
Fees voluntarily waived by the Adviser (Note 4) | | | (1,071 | ) |
NET EXPENSES | | | 242,703 | |
| | | | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 130,348 | |
| | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS | | | | |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | | | 1,115,788 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 2,900,472 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS | | | 4,016,260 | |
| | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 4,146,608 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE JAMESTOWN EQUITY FUND |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
| | Six Months | | | | |
| | Ended | | | Year | |
| | Sept. 30, | | | Ended | |
| | 2021 | | | March 31, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 130,348 | | | $ | 282,140 | |
Net realized gains on investment transactions | | | 1,115,788 | | | | 1,585,087 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 2,900,472 | | | | 16,297,627 | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 4,146,608 | | | | 18,164,854 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS (Note 2) | | | (782,177 | ) | | | (2,137,346 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 202,169 | | | | 652,616 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions to shareholders | | | 726,999 | | | | 1,984,995 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (1,222,863 | ) | | | (2,327,927 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | (293,695 | ) | | | 309,684 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | | | 3,070,736 | | | | 16,337,192 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 47,399,309 | | | | 31,062,117 | |
End of period | | $ | 50,470,045 | | | $ | 47,399,309 | |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 6,634 | | | | 25,392 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 23,562 | | | | 81,726 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (39,324 | ) | | | (98,486 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (9,128 | ) | | | 8,632 | |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 1,636,489 | | | | 1,627,857 | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 1,627,361 | | | | 1,636,489 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE JAMESTOWN EQUITY FUND |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Selected Per Share Data for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period: |
| | |
| | Six Months | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Ended | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Sept. 30, | | | Years Ended March 31, | |
| | 2021 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | | | 2017 | |
Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 28.96 | | | $ | 19.08 | | | $ | 21.79 | | | $ | 22.10 | | | $ | 20.89 | | | $ | 19.57 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (a) | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.19 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | 2.45 | | | | 11.05 | | | | (1.35 | ) | | | 1.10 | | | | 2.51 | | | | 2.12 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 2.53 | | | | 11.22 | | | | (1.13 | ) | | | 1.34 | | | | 2.70 | | | | 2.31 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) |
Net realized gains | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (1.16 | ) | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (1.41 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) |
Total distributions | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (1.34 | ) | | | (1.58 | ) | | | (1.65 | ) | | | (1.49 | ) | | | (0.99 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 31.01 | | | $ | 28.96 | | | $ | 19.08 | | | $ | 21.79 | | | $ | 22.10 | | | $ | 20.89 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return (b) | | | 8.75 | % (c) | | | 60.23 | % | | | (6.17 | %) | | | 6.40 | % | | | 13.35 | % | | | 12.14 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets at end of period (000’s) | | $ | 50,470 | | | $ | 47,399 | | | $ | 31,062 | | | $ | 36,658 | | | $ | 37,570 | | | $ | 37,460 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (d) | | | 0.95 | % (e) | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.03 | % | | | 1.03 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (d)(f) | | | 0.95 | % (e) | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (a)(d)(f) | | | 0.51 | % (e) | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.96 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 4 | % (c) | | | 10 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 27 | % |
| (a) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declarations of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
| (b) | Total return is a measure of the change in value of an investment in the Fund over the periods covered, which assumes any dividends or capital gains distributions are reinvested in shares of the Fund. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
| (d) | The ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets do not reflect the Fund’s proportionate share of expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. Ratios were also determined based on net expenses after expense reimbursements through a previous directed brokerage arrangement. |
| (f) | Ratio was determined after voluntary advisory fee waivers by the Adviser and reimbursed expenses (Note 4). |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
THE JAMESTOWN EQUITY FUND |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) |
The Jamestown Equity Fund (the “Fund”) is a diversified, no-load series of Williamsburg Investment Trust (the “Trust”), an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Trust was organized as a Massachusetts business trust on July 18, 1988. Other series of the Trust are not included in this report.
The investment objective of the Fund is long-term growth of capital.
| 2. | Significant Accounting Policies |
The following is a summary of the Fund’s significant accounting policies. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Fund follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, “Financial Services – Investment Companies.”
Securities valuation — The Fund’s portfolio securities are valued as of the close of business of the regular session of the New York Stock Exchange (normally 4:00 p.m., Eastern time). Securities traded on a national stock exchange, including common stocks and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), are generally valued based upon the closing price on the principal exchange where the security is traded, if available, otherwise, at the last quoted bid price. Securities that are quoted by NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. Investments representing shares of other open-end investment companies, other than ETFs but including money market funds, are valued at their net asset value (“NAV”) as reported by such companies. When using a quoted price and when the market is considered active, securities will be classified as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy (see below).
When market quotations are not readily available, if a pricing service cannot provide a price, or if the investment adviser believes the price received from the pricing service is not indicative of market value, securities will be valued in good faith at fair value using methods consistent with procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees and will be classified as Level 2 or 3 within the fair value hierarchy, depending on the inputs used. Such methods of fair valuation may include, but are not limited to: multiple of earnings, multiple of book value, discount from market of a similar freely traded security, purchase price of the security, subsequent private transactions in the security or related securities, or a combination of these and other factors.
GAAP establishes a single authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
| ● | Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities |
| ● | Level 2 – other significant observable inputs |
| ● | Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs |
THE JAMESTOWN EQUITY FUND |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The following is a summary of the Fund’s investments based on the inputs used to value the investments as of September 30, 2021, by security type:
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 45,080,137 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 45,080,137 | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 4,966,298 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,966,298 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 468,133 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 468,133 | |
Total | | $ | 50,514,568 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 50,514,568 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Refer to the Fund’s Schedule of Investments for a listing of the common stocks by sector type. There were no Level 3 securities or derivative instruments held by the Fund as of or during the six months ended September 30, 2021.
Share valuation — The NAV per share of the Fund is calculated daily by dividing the total value of its assets, less liabilities, by the number of shares outstanding. The offering price and redemption price per share of the Fund is equal to the NAV per share.
Investment income — Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Non-cash dividends included in dividend income, if any, are recorded at the fair market value of the security received. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends received by the Fund have been recorded in accordance with the Trust’s understanding of the applicable country’s rules and tax rates.
Distributions to shareholders — Dividends arising from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly to shareholders of the Fund. Net realized short-term capital gains, if any, may be distributed throughout the year and net realized long-term capital gains, if any, are distributed at least once each year. The amount of distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Dividends and distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
The tax character of distributions paid during the periods ended September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021 was as follows:
Periods | | Ordinary | | | Long-Term | | | Total | |
Ended | | Income | | | Capital Gains | | | Distributions | |
9/30/2021 | | $ | 137,586 | | | $ | 644,591 | | | $ | 782,177 | |
3/31/2021 | | $ | 390,903 | | | $ | 1,746,789 | | | $ | 2,137,692 | |
THE JAMESTOWN EQUITY FUND |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
Investment transactions — Investment transactions are accounted for on trade date for financial reporting purposes. Realized gains and losses on investment securities sold are determined on a specific identification basis.
Common expenses — Common expenses of the Trust are allocated among the series of the Trust based on relative net assets of each series or the nature of the services performed and the relative applicability to each series.
Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, each as of the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of increase (decrease) in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Federal income tax — The Fund has qualified and intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Qualification generally will relieve the Fund of liability for federal income taxes to the extent 100% of its net investment income and net realized capital gains are distributed in accordance with the Code.
In order to avoid imposition of the excise tax applicable to regulated investment companies, it is also the Fund’s intention to declare as dividends in each calendar year at least 98% of its net investment income (earned during the calendar year) and 98.2% of its net realized capital gains (earned during the twelve months ended October 31) plus undistributed amounts from prior years.
The tax character of accumulated earnings at September 30, 2021 was as follows:
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Tax cost of portfolio investments | | $ | 20,842,022 | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 29,713,790 | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (41,244 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 29,672,546 | |
Accumulated ordinary income | | | 3,300 | |
Other gains | | | 1,115,571 | |
Distributions payable | | | (4,669 | ) |
Accumulated earnings | | $ | 30,786,748 | |
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The difference between the federal income tax cost of portfolio investments and the financial statement cost of portfolio investments for the Fund is due to certain timing differences in the recognition of capital gains or losses under income tax regulations and GAAP. These “book/tax” differences are temporary in nature and are primarily due to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
THE JAMESTOWN EQUITY FUND |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) |
The Fund recognizes the tax benefits or expenses of uncertain tax positions only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has reviewed the tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for the current and all open tax years (generally three years) of the Fund and has concluded that no provision for unrecognized tax benefits or expenses is required in these financial statements.
| 3. | Investment Transactions |
Investment transactions, other than short-term investments and U.S. government securities, were as follows for the six months ended September 30, 2021:
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Purchase of investment securities | | $ | 2,014,174 | |
Proceeds from sales of investment securities | | $ | 2,303,348 | |
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| 4. | Transactions with Related Parties |
INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
The Fund’s investments are managed by Lowe, Brockenbrough & Company, Inc. (the “Adviser”) under the terms of an Investment Advisory Agreement. The Fund pays the Adviser a fee, which is computed and accrued daily and paid monthly, at annual rates of 0.65% of its average daily net assets up to $500 million and 0.55% of such assets in excess of $500 million. Certain officers of the Trust are also officers of the Adviser.
During the six months ended September 30, 2021, the Adviser voluntarily limited the total annual operating expenses of the Fund to 0.95% of average daily net assets; accordingly, the Adviser voluntarily waived $1,071 of its investment advisory fees during the six months ended September 30, 2021. This amount is not subject to recapture in future periods.
OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (“Ultimus”) provides administration, fund accounting, compliance and transfer agent services to the Fund. The Fund pays Ultimus fees in accordance with the agreements for such services. In addition, the Fund pays out-of-pocket expenses including, but not limited to, postage, supplies, and certain costs related to the pricing of the Fund’s portfolio securities. Certain officers of the Trust are also officers of Ultimus, or of Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”), the principal underwriter of the Fund and an affiliate of Ultimus. The Distributor is compensated by the Adviser (not the Fund) for acting as principal underwriter.
THE JAMESTOWN EQUITY FUND |
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COMPENSATION OF TRUSTEES
Trustees and officers affiliated with the Adviser or Ultimus are not compensated by the Trust for their services. Each Trustee who is not an affiliated person of the Adviser or Ultimus received from the Trust an annual retainer of $24,000, payable quarterly; a fee of $2,000 for attendance at each meeting of the Board of Trustees (except that such fee is $3,000 for the independent chair); and a fee of $1,000 for attendance at each meeting of any committee of the Board (except that such fee is $1,500 for the committee chair); plus reimbursement of travel and other expenses incurred in attending meetings. Each series of the Trust pays its proportionate share of such fees.
| 5. | Contingencies and Commitments |
The Fund indemnifies the Trust’s officers and Trustees for certain liabilities that might arise from the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Trust expects the risk of loss to be remote.
The Fund is required to recognize in the financial statements the effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed as of the date of the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For non-recognized subsequent events that must be disclosed to keep the financial statements from being misleading, the Fund is required to disclose the nature of the event as well as an estimate of its financial effect, or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made. Management has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of these financial statements and has noted no such events.
THE JAMESTOWN EQUITY FUND |
ABOUT YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES (Unaudited) |
We believe it is important for you to understand the impact of costs on your investment. All mutual funds have operating expenses. As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees and other expenses. The following examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
A mutual fund’s ongoing costs are expressed as a percentage of its average net assets. This figure is known as the expense ratio. The expenses in the table below are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period shown and held for the entire period (April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021).
The table below illustrates the Fund’s costs in two ways:
Actual fund return – This section helps you to estimate the actual expenses that you paid over the period. The “Ending Account Value” shown is derived from the Fund’s actual return, and the fourth column shows the dollar amount of operating expenses that would have been paid by an investor who started with $1,000 in the Fund. You may use the information here, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period.
To do so, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number given for the Fund under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period.”
Hypothetical 5% return – This section is intended to help you compare the Fund’s ongoing costs with those of other mutual funds. It assumes that the Fund had an annual return of 5% before expenses during the period shown, but that the expense ratio is unchanged. In this case, because the returns used are not the Fund’s actual returns, the results do not apply to your investment. The example is useful in making comparisons because the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) requires all mutual funds to calculate expenses based on a 5% return. You can assess the Fund’s ongoing costs by comparing this hypothetical example with the hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other funds.
Note that expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight and help you compare ongoing costs only. The Fund does not charge sales loads or redemption fees.
The calculations assume no shares were bought or sold during the period. Your actual costs may have been higher or lower, depending on the amount of your investment and the timing of any purchases or redemptions.
More information about the Fund’s expenses, including annual expense ratios for the prior five fiscal years, can be found in this report. For additional information on operating expenses and other shareholder costs, please refer to the Fund’s prospectus.
THE JAMESTOWN EQUITY FUND |
ABOUT YOUR FUND’S EXPENSES (Unaudited) (Continued) |
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| | Account Value | | September 30, | | Expense | | Paid During |
| | April 1, 2021 | | 2021 | | Ratio(a) | | Period(b) |
Based on Actual Fund Return | | $1,000.00 | | $1,087.50 | | 0.95% | | $4.97 |
Based on Hypothetical 5% Return (before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.31 | | 0.95% | | $4.81 |
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| (a) | Annualized, based on the Fund’s most recent one-half year expenses. |
| (b) | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized net expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 183/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
OTHER INFORMATION (Unaudited) |
A description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge upon request by calling toll-free 1-866-738-1126, or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is also available without charge upon request by calling toll-free 1-866-738-1126, or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
The Trust files a complete listing of portfolio holdings of the Fund with the SEC as of the end of the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The filings are available upon request, by calling 1-866-738-1126. Furthermore, you may obtain a copy of these filings on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
THE JAMESTOWN EQUITY FUND |
LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (Unaudited) |
The Fund has adopted and implemented a written liquidity risk management program as required by Rule 22e-4 (the “Liquidity Rule”) under the Investment Company Act. The program is reasonably designed to assess and manage the Fund’s liquidity risk, taking into consideration, among other factors, the Fund’s investment strategy and the liquidity of its portfolio investments during normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions; its short and long-term cash flow projections; and its cash holdings and access to other funding sources. The Fund’s Board of Trustees approved the appointment of a Liquidity Risk Committee, which includes representatives from Lowe, Brockenbrough & Company, the Fund’s investment adviser, and Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, the Funds’ Administrator. The Liquidity Risk Committee is responsible for the program’s administration and oversight and for reporting to the Board on at least an annual basis regarding the program’s operation and effectiveness. The Liquidity Risk Committee updated its assessment of the Fund’s liquidity risk profile, considering additional data gathered in the 12 months ended May 31, 2021 and the adequacy and effectiveness of the liquidity risk management program’s operations from June 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021 (the “Review Period”) in order to prepare a written report for the Board of Trustees (the “Report”) for consideration at its meeting held on August 17, 2021. During the Review Period, which covered periods of market volatility related to the COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken to mitigate the impact of the pandemic, the Fund did not experience unusual stress or disruption to its operations related to purchase and redemption activity. Also, during the Review Period the Fund held adequate levels of cash and highly liquid investments to meet shareholder redemption activities in accordance with applicable requirements. The Report concluded that (i) the Fund’s liquidity risk management program is reasonably designed to prevent violations of the Liquidity Rule and (ii) the Fund’s liquidity risk management program has been effectively implemented.
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| THE JAMESTOWN EQUITY FUND www.jamestownfunds.com Investment Adviser Lowe, Brockenbrough & Company, Inc. 1802 Bayberry Court Suite 400 Richmond, Virginia 23226 Administrator Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC P.O. Box 46707 Cincinnati, Ohio 45246-0707 (Toll-Free) 1-866-738-1126 Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Cohen & Company, Ltd. 342 N. Water Street Suite 830 Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 Legal Counsel Sullivan & Worcester LLP 1666 K Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20006 Board of Trustees John P. Ackerly, IV John T. Bruce George K. Jennison Robert S. Harris, Ph.D. Harris V. Morrissette Elizabeth W. Robertson | |
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(b) Not applicable
Not required
| Item 3. | Audit Committee Financial Expert. |
Not required
| Item 4. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services. |
Not required
| Item 5. | Audit Committee of Listed Registrants. |
Not applicable
| Item 6. | Schedule of Investments. |
| (a) | Schedule filed with Item 1 |
| Item 7. | Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable
| Item 8. | Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable
| Item 9. | Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers. |
Not applicable
| Item 10. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
The registrant’s Governance, Nominating, Compensation and QLCC Committee shall review shareholder recommendations to fill vacancies on the registrant’s board of trustees if such recommendations are submitted in writing, addressed to the Committee at the registrant’s offices and meet any minimum qualifications adopted by the Committee. The Committee may adopt, by resolution, a policy regarding its procedures for considering candidates for the board of trustees, including any recommended by shareholders.
| Item 11. | Controls and Procedures. |
(a) 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) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, the registrant’s principal executive officers and principal financial officer have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed and are operating effectively to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to them by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared, and that the information required in filings on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis.
(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 have materially affected, or are 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
File the exhibits listed below as part of this Form. Letter or number the exhibits in the sequence indicated.
(a)(1) Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit: Not required
(a)(2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)): Attached hereto
(a)(3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act (17 CFR 270.23c-1) sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons: Not applicable
(a)(4) Change in the registrant’s independent public accountants: Not applicable
(b) Certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)): Attached hereto
Exhibit 99.CERT Certifications required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act
Exhibit 99.906CERT Certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) | Williamsburg Investment Trust | | |
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By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ David James | |
| | David James, Secretary | |
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Date | November 29, 2021 | | |
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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/ John T. Bruce | |
| | John T. Bruce, President | |
| | (Cantor FBP Equity & Dividend Plus Fund and Cantor FBP Appreciation & Income Opportunities Fund) | |
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Date | November 29, 2021 | | |
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By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Thomas W. Leavell | |
| | Thomas W. Leavell, President | |
| | (The Government Street Equity Fund and The Government Street Mid-Cap Fund) | |
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Date | November 29, 2021 | | |
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By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Charles M. Caravati III | |
| | Charles M. Caravati III, President | |
| | (The Jamestown Equity Fund) | |
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Date | November 29, 2021 | | |
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By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ John P. Ackerly IV | |
| | John P. Ackerly IV, President | |
| | (The Davenport Core Fund, Davenport Value & Income Fund, Davenport Equity Opportunities Fund, Davenport Small Cap Focus Fund and the Davenport Balanced Income Fund) | |
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Date | November 29, 2021 | | |
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By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Mark J. Seger | |
| | Mark J. Seger, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer | |
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Date | November 29, 2021 | | |
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.