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 811-05823
DOMINI INVESTMENT TRUST
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
180 Maiden Lane, Suite 1302, New York, New York 10038
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Carole M. Laible
Domini Impact Investments LLC
180 Maiden Lane, Suite 1302
New York, New York 10038
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: 212-217-1100
Date of Fiscal Year End: July 31
Date of Reporting Period: July 31, 2022
Item 1. | Reports to Stockholders. |
| (a) | A copy of the report transmitted to stockholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 follows. |
Annual Report 2022
July 31, 2022
Domini Impact Equity FundSM
Domini International Opportunities FundSM
Domini Sustainable Solutions FundSM
Domini Impact International Equity FundSM
Domini Impact Bond FundSM
Thousands of starfish washed ashore.
A little girl began placing them back in the water
so they wouldn’t die.
“Don’t bother, dear,” her mother said,
“it won’t make a difference.”
The girl stopped for a moment and
looked at the starfish in her hand.
“It will make a difference to this one.”
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Table of Contents
LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
Dear Fellow Shareholder,
The news hasn’t been easy. To get out of the present gloom, it’s helpful to look toward the future — and reflect on the past. In times like these, a historical perspective can be comforting. We know markets rise and fall, that pandemics come and go, that laws change, and that wars do end.
While we can’t control everything, we can have our say in some things. We can choose where we shop, what companies we support, and who we vote for. We can also choose to leverage finance as a force for positive change in the world. The whole goal of our industry is to ensure that investors work toward a livable planet, inhabited by people who care. So as we continue our work, engaging companies and inspiring investors and organizations, it’s important to keep our long-term mission in mind.
We recently adapted our Impact Investment Standards to enhance our approach to corporate climate change policies and practices, cyberwarfare, and company efforts to address systemic racism. In doing so, we stay true to our core goals but make enhancements and modernizations in response to a changing world.
Throughout our 30-year impact investing journey, our twin goals of universal human dignity and ecological sustainability have guided us and grown us. In our annual essay, we discuss how as investors, climate change is an urgent matter. That’s why we’re taking a close look at the future of corporate climate action. We believe companies’ climate transition plans should contain bold, credible action based on science-based targets and the needs of their community. You’ll learn more about how we evaluate companies and our key performance indicators for corporate climate action plans in our essay entitled “A Transformational Climate Transition”.
Thank you for being part of our Domini community. We’re investing for good because we believe the world has the potential to be greener and greater. Together, we can make a difference. There truly is strength in numbers.
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Carole Laible CEO | | Amy Domini Founder and Chair |
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A TRANSFORMATIONAL CLIMATE TRANSITION
On August 16, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law. The surprise deal, which came after a year debate, represents a level of climate action that has eluded U.S. policy makers for decades and sends a signal to the global community that the U.S. is on board. The law is complex and our work is just beginning — but it is bold action and an unmistakable step in the right direction.
Capitol Hill, of course, isn’t the only place where climate action takes place. It can’t be. Years of Congressional gridlock has meant that communities, companies, and their investors have become key drivers of climate action. The new legislation has created a new sense of momentum and optimism for everyone working on the climate crisis. As we embark on this crucial opportunity to restructure our economy, we cannot afford to replicate the problems of the past. We need an ambitious, substantive climate response that puts equity at its very center. There’s no time for delay — and we know companies around the world are building solutions that our investments can help bring to scale.
At Domini, climate change has long been central to our investment approach and to our vision of ourselves as impact investors. We can help create a better future through our choices, and so can each individual.
What We Look At
Our core goals are universal human dignity and ecological sustainability. They’ve shaped how we analyze, invest in, and seek to influence companies since day one. There are certain lines of business that we believe are fundamentally misaligned with our goals. Our response? We don’t invest in them, plain and simple.
Steering clear of fossil fuels
We do not invest in companies in the GICS Energy Sector1 and those involved in oil and natural gas exploration and production. Further, we avoid companies that provide significant services to energy, such as energy transporters, as well as coal mining and utility companies with significant power generation coming from coal. We don’t invest in utilities that have either announced plans for new coal-fired power plants or started new construction after the Paris Agreement was adopted in 2015.
1 The Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (“MSCI”) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (“S&P”) and is licensed for use by Domini Impact Investments.
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The finer points
Excluding fossil fuels is an essential first step in building portfolios geared for a more sustainable economy. But most research questions aren’t so cut-and-dry. Whether a company is contributing towards a greener future often depends on their business model, their climate transition plans, and their efforts to center the needs of their communities, customers, and other stakeholders.
Effectively analyzing those points means getting down to the details — so we’ve evolved our Impact Investment Standards accordingly. We go beyond the assessment of greenhouse gas emissions reductions. We look for evidence that companies are aiming to lower their climate impact by shifting their capital expenditure to energy efficiency, renewable energy, recycling and circular economy initiatives, business transformation, physical risk mitigation, and a just transition. These plans should incorporate thorough assessments of risks and opportunities across their markets and industries, and recognize the intersection between environmental issues and social justice in the low-carbon transition.
Here’s a closer look at some of the finer points:
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| | Corporate climate goals must be rigorous. We look to see whether companies’ goals reflect the best available climate science, rather than what’s easily achievable. The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) is helping make the process more standardized, establishing necessary pathways for each sector to meet the Paris Agreement’s 2050 global temperature targets and working with companies to set and validate aligned climate goals. |
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| | Moving away from inadequate solutions |
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| | Carbon offsets generally aim to balance out emissions by funding a carbon-negative project (e.g., reforestation) somewhere else. At Domini, we understand that offsets will play a role in the climate transition — especially for industries that are fundamentally harder to decarbonize. At the same time, we’re aware that some companies may use carbon offsets to delay or avoid real emissions reductions. Many offset projects lack clear methodologies and monitoring systems — and often infringe on local communities’ rights or fail to reach their promised emissions targets. Companies need to steer clear of climate projects that do more for their image than for our planet and communities. |
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| | Rethinking business, regenerating nature |
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| | It’s crucial that companies go beyond minimizing harms, and instead develop business models that benefit the environment. Our research team sees this in terms of value creator companies, a lens which originated as part of our Forest Project. We go beyond asking companies to be neutral with respect to forests, and instead focus on identifying those that have aligned their business strategies with solutions for shared value creation that we can help to accelerate. |
The circular economy is also central to addressing climate change because it will help companies reduce emissions and minimize their impact on ecosystems. We look for companies that are beginning to re-conceptualize their products so that all components can be reused, repaired, or reincorporated into nature. You can read our deep dive on circular approaches to learn more.
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Climate Action Now: Enphase Enphase produces microinverters and battery storage systems. Its innovations have bolstered the role of solar energy in the climate transition. It is a long-standing partner of the non-profit GRID Alternatives and is helping offset $220 million in energy costs for families in low-income housing. Further, Enphase has worked to make its manufacturing processes more efficient, recycling 90% of its total electronic waste each year. |
Thinking Big, Working Collaboratively
As impact investors, our main focus is identifying companies that are helping create a more sustainable future. But our scope isn’t limited just to corporate climate action. We know that companies’ climate work intersects with local environmental justice challenges, federal climate policy, and much more. We strive to make an impact at these intersections.
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A shifting narrative
It’s critical that governments, companies, and individuals do a better job of protecting the most vulnerable communities and seeking their input to shape the climate transition. But climate action hasn’t always worked that way. Ten — even five — years ago, many initiatives seriously under-valued environmental justice, or ignored it entirely. Community organizers, activists, and Indigenous leaders have been instrumental in changing that. Today, climate justice is increasingly a guiding principle in climate initiatives, policy design, and sustainable investing. The Inflation Reduction Act includes a major focus on revitalizing communities that are marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by pollution.
Justice through collaboration
Historically marginalized communities and communities of color have long bore the brunt of climate change and other environmental fallout. Now, as the global economy pivots towards sustainability, we have an opportunity to prevent this kind of harmful inequity. Domini knows that a company’s climate transition plan is not effective unless it upholds and strengthens climate justice, which means understanding the needs of their workers, neighbors, and local leaders and taking their priorities into account. Equitable climate action helps reduce global carbon emissions while also ensuring job security and safely reducing the local air and water pollution that has historically burdened underserved communities.
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Engaging On Equity: National Grid |
Our recent engagement with the global utility National Grid PLC highlights the need for climate action that is both ambitious and intersectional. We expressed support for its net zero emissions commitment, but also urged the company to center the needs of stakeholders most likely to be impacted: workers and community groups. We sought insights from union representatives and local environmental advocates in Massachusetts and New York, where National Grid has a presence. These experts helped us identify areas for continued improvement: making sure stakeholders are at the table, prioritizing racial justice, and building trust with community partners. |
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Policy as a foundation
Good climate policy puts companies and investors in a better position to drive progress. The Inflation Reduction Act, for example, will invest $369 billion in renewable energy and other climate tech.2 It extends key subsidies for businesses and offers consumer tax credits. Well-designed policies, in the U.S. and around the world, serve as a foundation upon which climate-forward companies can grow and investors can invest in a greener world. That’s why we believe it is so important to understand the policy landscape and, when possible, engage on key issues.
Better information for better decisions
Investors and other stakeholders need to know how companies are addressing climate change. As global disclosure frameworks on sustainability continue to expand, they are honing in on key climate information. Recently, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed new requirements that would enhance how companies disclose information on climate-related risks. We submitted a comment to the SEC, writing in support of the proposal and discussing how we use relevant climate information in our investment analysis, engagement work, and proxy voting.
Climate engagements and partnerships
Collective action is one of our best mechanisms for encouraging progress at the company level. We’re part of Climate Action 100+, which has brought together over 700 investors to engage companies that represent 80% of global industrial emissions.3 We also frequently work with other partners including Ceres, ShareAction, and the Finance for Biodiversity Pledge to engage on topics like climate benchmarks, decarbonization plans, deforestation, and much more. Collaborating with partners helps us reach more of our portfolio companies and increase our leverage in engagements by bringing together more investors.
2 https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/08/16/remarks-by-president-biden-at-signing-of-h-r-5376- the -inflation-reduction-act-of-2022/
3 https://www.climateaction100.org/whos-involved/companies/
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Engaging Through Partnerships: Koninklijke DSM |
Many everyday products — like plastics, fertilizers, and even clothing — are made using fossil fuels. That is why we work with ShareAction and other investors to engage with chemicals companies on their decarbonization strategies. Recently, we dialogued with Koninklijke DSM, a Dutch company that produces chemicals, medicine, nutrients, and other materials. DSM has some of the most ambitious climate goals in its industry. We acknowledged the company’s climate commitment and innovations, and worked to support DSM’s transition toward using bio-based and natural inputs instead of fossil fuel-based materials. |
Doing Our Part
Decades of research and activism on climate change have given us a clear sense of the path forward. And in recent months, we’ve gained a newfound momentum. Now, it’s time to put it all together. No single individual, community, company, or government has all the tools to combat climate change. But we all have something.
At Domini, we know what part of the solution we have to offer. We work hard to exercise our levers for change — our exclusions that ensure we avoid harmful industries; our research that helps us identify forward-thinking companies with thorough climate transition plans; our engagement work that strives to improve corporate climate action. And we’re incredibly fortunate that our shareholders allow us to do this on their behalf — whether they’ve been with us for 20 years or 20 days. Impact investors are working hard to do their part: investing thoughtfully, with the goal of making our world a better place to live.
“The global climate crisis is urgent and enormous. The future itself is at risk. But meeting the challenge isn’t impossible. We can help give ourselves the breathing room we need to cope with global warming and transition to a more sustainable way of life. It’s not too late.”
–Amy Domini
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An investment in the Domini Funds is not a bank deposit and not insured. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The market value of Fund investments will fluctuate.
The Domini Impact Equity Fund is subject to certain risks including impact investing, portfolio management, information, market, recent events, and mid- to large-cap companies risks. The Domini International Opportunities Fund is subject to certain risks including foreign investing, geographic focus, country, currency, impact investing, and portfolio management risks. The Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund is subject to certain risks including sustainable investing, portfolio management, information, market, recent events, mid- to large-cap companies and small-cap companies risks. The Domini Impact International Equity Fund is subject to certain risks including foreign investing, emerging markets, geographic focus, country, currency, impact investing, and portfolio management risks. Investing internationally involves special risks, such as currency fluctuations, social and economic instability, differing securities regulations and accounting standards, limited public information, possible changes in taxation, and periods of illiquidity. These risks may be heightened in connection with investments in emerging market countries. The Domini Impact Bond Fund is subject to certain risks including impact investing, portfolio management, style, information, market, recent events, interest rate and credit risks.
The Adviser’s evaluation of environmental and social factors in its investment selections and the timing of the Subadviser’s implementation of the Adviser’s investment selections will affect the Funds’ exposure to certain issuers, industries, sectors, regions, and countries and may impact the relative financial performance of a Fund depending on whether such investments are in or out of favor. The value of your investment may decrease if the Adviser’s or Subadviser’s judgement about Fund investments does not produce the desired results. There is a risk that information used by the Adviser to evaluate environmental and social factors, may not be readily available or complete, which could negatively impact the Adviser’s ability to evaluate such factors and Fund performance.
As of 7/31/2022, Enphase Energy represented 1.07%, 0.28% and 6.44% of the Domini Impact Equity Fund’s portfolio, Domini International Opportunities Fund’s portfolio, and the Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund’s portfolio, respectively. As of 7/31/2022, National Grid PLC represented 0.19% and 0.70% of the Domini Impact Equity Fund’s portfolio and Domini International Opportunities Fund’s portfolio, respectively. As of 7/31/2022, Koninklijke DSM represented 0.39% of the Domini International Opportunities Fund’s portfolio. The composition of each Fund’s portfolio is subject to change. The Domini Funds maintain portfolio holdings disclosure policies that govern the timing and circumstances of disclosure to shareholders and third parties of information regarding the portfolio investments held by the Funds.
This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors of the Domini Funds referenced herein unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the relevant Fund. Nothing herein is to be considered a recommendation concerning the merits of any noted company, or an offer of sale or solicitation of an offer to buy shares of any Fund or company referenced herein. Such offering is only made by prospectus, which includes details as to the offering price and other material information. Carefully consider the Funds’ investment objectives, risk factors and charges and expenses before investing. This and other important information can be found in the Funds’ prospectus, which may be obtained by calling 1-800-582-6757 or at domini.com.
The Domini Funds are only offered for sale in the United States. DSIL Investment Services LLC, Distributor, Member FINRA. Domini Impact Investments LLC is the Funds’ Adviser. The Funds are subadvised by unaffiliated entities. 9/22
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DOMINI IMPACT EQUITY FUND
Performance Commentary (Unaudited)
The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of primarily mid- to large-cap U.S. equities. Domini makes all security selections and investment decisions, combining two unique strategies: “Core” and “Thematic Solutions.” Core seeks to provide diversified exposure to the U.S. equity market through a broad selection of companies that demonstrate strong environmental and social performance relative to their peers. Thematic Solutions seeks to provide opportunistic exposure to solution-oriented companies helping to address sustainability challenges, as determined by Domini’s environmental, social, and financial research and analysis. As of July 31, 2022, 94.9% of the Fund’s portfolio was allocated to its Core strategy and 5.1% was allocated to its Thematic Solutions strategy (excluding cash).
SSGA Funds Management, Inc. (SSGA FM), an SEC-registered investment adviser, serves as Subadviser to the Fund, responsible for purchasing and selling securities to implement Domini’s investment instructions and for managing the Fund’s short-term investments. SSGA FM is unaffiliated with the Domini Funds, other than with respect to the provision of submanagement services.
Portfolio Performance:
The Domini Impact Equity Fund Investor shares returned -12.65% for the twelve-month period ended July 31, 2022, underperforming the S&P 500 Index (the “benchmark”) return of -4.64%.
A confluence of events created an extremely challenging environment for equity investors over the last year. Supply-chain constraints and pent-up consumer demand emerging from the pandemic created inflationary pressures that the Federal Reserve and other major central banks initially believed to be largely transitory in nature. However, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine after months of posturing contributed to a global rise in food and energy prices, and U.S. inflation soared to its fastest pace in over fifty years. To combat this, the Fed pivoted to a much more aggressive monetary tightening and rate-hike cycle than had been anticipated, and investor fears of an economic slowdown and potential recession mounted, driving a sharp selloff in risk assets. As market liquidity dried up, equity valuation multiples contracted, particularly within more growth-oriented sectors and among smaller-capitalization stocks.
These conditions were especially difficult for the Domini Funds, including the Domini Impact Equity Fund, as our Impact Investment Standards generally lead us to favor growth and innovation. The Fund’s lack of exposure to the Energy sector, which the Domini Funds do not invest in due to our exclusionary standards on fossil fuels, was a significant drag on results relative to the benchmark. Energy stocks were the best performing sector of the market over the twelve-month period, returning 67.4% within the S&P 500, driven by
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higher prices and supply shortages exacerbated by the war in Ukraine. Our underweight to Utilities — which was the next strongest sector in the S&P 500 with a return of 15.6% — also detracted. Several of the Fund’s alternative energy investments helped mitigate some of this impact, with top contributors including overweight positions in solar microinverter company Enphase Energy (+49.9%) and electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla (+29.7%).
Despite these and other individual strong performers, overall security selection was the primary driver of the Fund’s underperformance for the period. Selection was particularly weak in the Information Technology sector, but also detracted in Health Care and Industrials. This was partially offset by stronger selection in Communication Services, where the Fund benefitted from not owning Facebook parent Meta Platforms (-55.3%), which was not approved for investment by Domini.
Many of the largest detractors from relative results included non-benchmark stocks held under the Fund’s Thematic Solutions “digital divide” theme, including video conferencing services provider Zoom Video Communications, eSignature company DocuSign, and online learning platform Chegg, which declined 72.5%, 80.0%, and 78.0%, respectively, during the periods they were held by the Fund. (The Fund sold its positions in both DocuSign and Chegg and reduced its position in Zoom before the end of the period). Shopify, an e-commerce company held in the Fund’s Core strategy, was also a top detractor, declining 76.8%. Many of these stocks had been top performers earlier in the pandemic but saw their gains reversed as investor focus shifted to inflation and higher interest rates.
While this was a difficult year for the Fund, it did experience some relief late in the period, as better-than-expected corporate earnings and signs that inflation could be nearing a peak contributed to a strong summer rally, with beaten-down technology stocks taking the lead. We believe that the anomalous underperformance of growth-oriented equities experienced over the last twelve months is extremely unlikely to persist. As we continue to monitor macroeconomic conditions and central bank policy — and look for signs of a sustained market recovery — our focus remains on investing in quality companies that demonstrate peer-relative environmental and social leadership and deliver needed solutions. We maintain strong conviction in our long-term investment approach and believe our Impact Investment Standards will help us create sustainable, long-term value for our Funds’ shareholders, our planet, and our global community.
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The table and bar chart below provide information as July 31, 2022, about the ten largest holdings of the Domini Impact Equity Fund and its portfolio holdings by industry sector:
TEN LARGEST HOLDING (Unaudited)
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SECURITY DESCRIPTION | | % NET ASSETS | | | SECURITY DESCRIPTION | | % NET ASSETS | |
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Apple, Inc. | | | 8.8% | | | NVIDIA Corp. | | | 1.6% | |
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Microsoft Corp. | | | 7.5% | | | Visa, Inc. Class A | | | 1.2% | |
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Alphabet, Inc. Class A | | | 4.7% | | | Proctor & Gamble Co. (The) | | | 1.2% | |
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Amazon.com, Inc. | | | 4.3% | | | Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 1.1% | |
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Tesla, Inc. | | | 2.7% | | | Mastercard, Inc. Class A | | | 1.1% | |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS BY INDUSTRY SECTOR (% OF NET ASSETS) (Unaudited)
The holdings mentioned above are described in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments as of 7/31/2022, included herein. The composition of the Fund’s portfolio is subject to change.
The Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (“MSCI”) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (“S&P”) and is licensed for use by Domini Impact Investments. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification nor shall any such party have any liability therefrom.
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS As of 7/31/2022 (Unaudited) | | Investor shares | | S&P 500 |
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1 Year | | -12.65% | | -4.64% |
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5 Year | | 10.77% | | 12.83% |
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10 Year | | 10.98% | | 13.80% |
COMPARISON OF $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE DOMINI IMPACT EQUITY FUND INVESTOR SHARES (DSEFX) AND S&P 500 (Unaudited)
NOTE: The Fund’s current investment strategy commenced on December 1, 2018, with SSGA Funds Management, Inc. as its subadviser. Performance information for periods prior to December 1, 2018, reflects the investment strategies employed during those periods.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Fund’s returns quoted above represent past performance after all expenses. The returns reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such waivers, Fund performance would be lower. Investment return, principal value, and yield will fluctuate. Your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Call 1-800-582-6757 or visit www.domini.com for performance information current to the most recent month-end, which may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. A 2.00% redemption fee applied on sales or exchanges of shares made less than 30 days after the settlement of purchase or acquisition through exchange, with certain exceptions. The redemption fee was waived by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and was no longer imposed by the Fund effective August 16, 2021. Quoted performance data does not reflect the deduction of this fee, which would reduce the performance quoted. See the prospectus for further information.
Per the prospectus dated November 30, 2021, the Fund’s Investor share annual operating expenses totaled 1.09% (gross and net). The Fund’s adviser has contractually agreed to waive certain fees and/or reimburse certain ordinary operating expenses in order to limit Investor share expenses to 1.09% through November 30, 2022, absent an earlier modification approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees.
The table and the graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total return for the Fund is based on the Fund’s net asset values and assumes all dividend and capital gains were reinvested.
An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured. The Fund is subject to certain risks, including loss of principal, impact investing, portfolio management, information, market, recent events, and mid- to large-cap companies risks. You may lose money.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) is an unmanaged index of common stocks. Investors cannot invest directly in the S&P 500.
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS As of 7/31/2022 (Unaudited) | | Class A shares (with 4.75% maximum Sales Charge) | | Class A shares (without Sales Charge) | | S&P 500 |
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1 Year | | -16.82% | | -12.67% | | -4.64% |
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5 Year | | 9.69% | | 10.77% | | 12.83% |
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10 Year | | 10.43% | | 10.97% | | 13.80% |
COMPARISON OF $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE DOMINI IMPACT EQUITY FUND CLASS A SHARES (DSEPX) (WITH 4.75% MAXIMUM SALES CHARGE) AND S&P 500 (Unaudited)
NOTE: The Fund’s current investment strategy commenced on December 1, 2018, with SSGA Funds Management, Inc. as its subadviser. Performance information for periods prior to December 1, 2018, reflects the investment strategies employed during those periods.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Fund’s returns quoted above represent past performance after all expenses. The returns reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such waivers, Fund performance would be lower. Investment return, principal value, and yield will fluctuate. Your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Call 1-800-762-6814 or visit www.domini.com for performance information current to the most recent month-end, which may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. A 2.00% redemption fee applied on sales or exchanges of shares made less than 30 days after the settlement of purchase or acquisition through exchange, with certain exceptions. The redemption fee was waived by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and was no longer imposed by the Fund effective August 16, 2021. Quoted performance data does not reflect the deduction of this fee, which would reduce the performance quoted. See the prospectus for further information.
Per the prospectus dated November 30, 2021, the Fund’s Class A share annual operating expenses totaled 1.31% /1.09% (gross/net). The Fund’s adviser has contractually agreed to waive certain fees and/or reimburse certain ordinary operating expenses in order to limit Class A share expenses to 1.09% through November 30, 2022, absent an earlier modification approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees.
The table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total return for the Fund is based on the Fund’s net asset values and assumes all dividend and capital gains were reinvested.
An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured. The Fund is subject to certain risks, including loss of principal, impact investing, portfolio management, information, market, recent events, and mid- to large-cap companies risks. You may lose money.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) is an unmanaged index of common stocks. Investors cannot invest directly in the S&P 500.
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS As of 7/31/2022 (Unaudited) | | Institutional shares | | S&P 500 |
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1 Year | | -12.36% | | -4.64% |
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5 Year | | 11.15% | | 12.83% |
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10 Year | | 11.38% | | 13.80% |
COMPARISON OF $500,000 INVESTMENT IN THE DOMINI IMPACT EQUITY FUND INSTITUTIONAL SHARES (DIEQX) AND S&P 500 (Unaudited)
NOTE: The Fund’s current investment strategy commenced on December 1, 2018, with SSGA Funds Management, Inc. as its subadviser. Performance information for periods prior to December 1, 2018, reflects the investment strategies employed during those periods.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Fund’s returns quoted above represent past performance after all expenses. The returns reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such waivers, Fund performance would be lower. Investment return, principal value, and yield will fluctuate. Your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Call 1-800-762-6814 or visit www.domini.com for performance information current to the most recent month-end, which may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. A 2.00% redemption fee applied on sales or exchanges of shares made less than 30 days after the settlement of purchase or acquisition through exchange, with certain exceptions. The redemption fee was waived by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and was no longer imposed by the Fund effective August 16, 2021. Quoted performance data does not reflect the deduction of this fee, which would reduce the performance quoted. See the prospectus for further information.
Per the prospectus dated November 30, 2021, the Fund’s Institutional share annual operating expenses totaled 0.74% (gross and net). The Fund’s adviser has contractually agreed to waive certain fees and/or reimburse certain ordinary operating expenses in order to limit Institutional share expenses to 0.74% through November 30, 2022, absent an earlier modification approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees.
The table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total return for the Fund is based on the Fund’s net asset values and assumes all dividend and capital gains were reinvested.
An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured. The Fund is subject to certain risks, including loss of principal, impact investing, portfolio management, information, market, recent events, and mid- to large-cap companies risks. You may lose money.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) is an unmanaged index of common stocks. Investors cannot invest directly in the S&P 500.
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS As of 7/31/2022 (Unaudited) | | Class Y shares | | S&P 500 |
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1 Year | | -12.42% | | -4.64% |
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5 Year | | 11.10% | | 12.83% |
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10 Year | | 11.31% | | 13.80% |
COMPARISON OF $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE DOMINI IMPACT EQUITY FUND CLASS Y SHARES (DSFRX) AND S&P 500 (Unaudited)
NOTE: The Fund’s current investment strategy commenced on December 1, 2018, with SSGA Funds Management, Inc. as its subadviser. Performance information for periods prior to December 1, 2018, reflects the investment strategies employed during those periods.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Fund’s returns quoted above represent past performance after all expenses. The returns reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such waivers, Fund performance would be lower. Investment return, principal value, and yield will fluctuate. Your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Call 1-800-762-6814 or visit www.domini.com for performance information current to the most recent month-end, which may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. A 2.00% redemption fee applied on sales or exchanges of shares made less than 30 days after the settlement of purchase or acquisition through exchange, with certain exceptions. The redemption fee was waived by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and was no longer imposed by the Fund effective August 16, 2021. Quoted performance data does not reflect the deduction of this fee, which would reduce the performance quoted. See the prospectus for further information.
Per the prospectus dated November 30, 2021, the Fund’s Class Y share annual operating expenses totaled 1.05%/0.80% (gross/net). The Fund’s adviser has contractually agreed to waive certain fees and/or reimburse certain ordinary operating expenses in order to limit Class Y share expenses to 0.80% through November 30, 2022, absent an earlier modification approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees.
The table and graph do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total return for the Fund is based on the Fund’s net asset values and assumes all dividend and capital gains were reinvested.
An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured. The Fund is subject to certain risks, including loss of principal, impact investing, portfolio management, information, market, recent events, and mid- to large-cap companies risks. You may lose money.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) is an unmanaged index of common stocks. Investors cannot invest directly in the S&P 500.
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PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS
July 31, 2022
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SECURITY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Long Term Investments – 94.8% | | | | | | |
Common Stocks – 94.8% | | | | | | |
Communication Services – 8.8% | | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 370,900 | | | $ | 43,143,088 | |
Altice USA, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 8,300 | | | | 87,233 | |
AT&T, Inc. | | | 233,185 | | | | 4,379,214 | |
Charter Communications, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 2,558 | | | | 1,105,312 | |
Comcast Corp., Class A | | | 145,421 | | | | 5,456,196 | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 9,318 | | | | 1,222,801 | |
Lumen Technologies, Inc. | | | 33,100 | | | | 360,459 | |
Netflix, Inc. (a) | | | 14,238 | | | | 3,202,126 | |
New York Times Co. (The), Class A | | | 62,327 | | | | 1,991,348 | |
Omnicom Group, Inc. | | | 6,700 | | | | 467,928 | |
Pinterest, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 19,300 | | | | 375,964 | |
Roku, Inc. (a) | | | 4,000 | | | | 262,080 | |
SoftBank Group Corp. ADR | | | 70,183 | | | | 1,464,719 | |
Spotify Technology SA (a) | | | 3,900 | | | | 440,778 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (a) | | | 3,481 | | | | 462,033 | |
TELUS Corp. | | | 45,694 | | | | 1,050,962 | |
T-Mobile US, Inc. (a) | | | 20,600 | | | | 2,947,036 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 127,995 | | | | 5,912,089 | |
Walt Disney Co. (The) (a) | | | 59,593 | | | | 6,322,818 | |
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Consumer Discretionary – 11.6% | | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc. (a) | | | 288,880 | | | | 38,984,356 | |
Aptiv PLC (a) | | | 8,600 | | | | 902,054 | |
Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 6,349 | | | | 488,810 | |
BorgWarner, Inc. | | | 8,400 | | | | 323,064 | |
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. (a) | | | 2,000 | | | | 187,340 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (a) | | | 817 | | | | 1,277,968 | |
Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA ADR | | | 43,600 | | | | 607,348 | |
Dollar General Corp. | | | 7,400 | | | | 1,838,382 | |
eBay, Inc. | | | 18,000 | | | | 875,340 | |
Etsy, Inc. (a) | | | 4,300 | | | | 445,996 | |
Garmin, Ltd. | | | 5,246 | | | | 512,115 | |
Gildan Activewear, Inc. | | | 6,800 | | | | 199,376 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The) | | | 33,751 | | | | 10,157,026 | |
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. | | | 21,241 | | | | 4,068,289 | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. (a) | | | 1,550 | | | | 1,261,250 | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B | | | 40,949 | | | | 4,705,859 | |
NIO, Inc. ADR (a) | | | 51,000 | | | | 1,006,230 | |
NVR, Inc. (a) | | | 100 | | | | 439,310 | |
Sony Group Corp. ADR | | | 40,455 | | | | 3,454,452 | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | 36,667 | | | | 3,108,628 | |
Tapestry, Inc. | | | 8,000 | | | | 269,040 | |
Target Corp. | | | 15,051 | | | | 2,459,032 | |
Tesla, Inc. (a) | | | 27,933 | | | | 24,900,873 | |
TJX Cos., Inc. | | | 35,700 | | | | 2,183,412 | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (a) | | | 1,598 | | | | 621,478 | |
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PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
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SECURITY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
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Consumer Discretionary (Continued) | | | | | | |
VF Corp. | | | 11,800 | | | $ | 527,224 | |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | | | 2,200 | | | | 317,724 | |
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Consumer Staples – 5.9% | | | | | | |
Campbell Soup Co. | | | 6,491 | | | | 320,331 | |
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | | | 7,712 | | | | 678,424 | |
Clorox Co. (The) | | | 4,100 | | | | 581,544 | |
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | | | 27,225 | | | | 2,143,696 | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 14,403 | | | | 7,796,344 | |
Estee Lauder Cos., Inc. (The), Class A | | | 6,977 | | | | 1,905,419 | |
General Mills, Inc. | | | 19,399 | | | | 1,450,851 | |
Haleon PLC ADR (a) | | | 82,125 | | | | 577,339 | |
JM Smucker Co. (The) | | | 3,346 | | | | 442,743 | |
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. | | | 27,600 | | | | 1,069,224 | |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 10,918 | | | | 1,438,883 | |
Kraft Heinz Co. (The) | | | 22,223 | | | | 818,473 | |
Kroger Co. (The) | | | 21,311 | | | | 989,683 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | | 4,900 | | | | 390,334 | |
L’Oreal SA ADR | | | 39,100 | | | | 2,959,870 | |
McCormick & Co., Inc. | | | 8,800 | | | | 768,680 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | | | 44,947 | | | | 2,878,406 | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 44,931 | | | | 7,861,128 | |
Procter & Gamble Co. (The) | | | 78,325 | | | | 10,880,126 | |
SunOpta, Inc. (a) | | | 260,887 | | | | 2,301,023 | |
Sysco Corp. | | | 16,403 | | | | 1,392,615 | |
Unilever PLC ADR | | | 81,685 | | | | 3,974,792 | |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | | | 23,048 | | | | 913,162 | |
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Financials – 9.6% | | | | | | |
Aflac, Inc. | | | 19,015 | | | | 1,089,560 | |
AGNC Investment Corp. | | | 18,200 | | | | 229,502 | |
Allstate Corp. | | | 8,800 | | | | 1,029,336 | |
American Express Co. | | | 18,048 | | | | 2,779,753 | |
Annaly Capital Management, Inc. | | | 47,900 | | | | 329,552 | |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 6,600 | | | | 1,920,864 | |
Banco do Brasil SA ADR | | | 49,300 | | | | 341,156 | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | 228,454 | | | | 7,724,030 | |
Bank of Montreal | | | 21,231 | | | | 2,138,386 | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) | | | 24,200 | | | | 1,051,732 | |
Bank of Nova Scotia (The) | | | 37,066 | | | | 2,259,173 | |
BlackRock, Inc. | | | 4,734 | | | | 3,167,898 | |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | | | 28,300 | | | | 1,431,697 | |
Capital One Financial Corp. | | | 12,618 | | | | 1,385,835 | |
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. | | | 3,300 | | | | 407,154 | |
Charles Schwab Corp. (The) | | | 49,578 | | | | 3,423,361 | |
Chubb, Ltd. | | | 12,887 | | | | 2,431,004 | |
Cincinnati Financial Corp. | | | 5,111 | | | | 497,505 | |
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PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
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SECURITY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
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Financials (Continued) | | | | | | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | 61,508 | | | $ | 3,192,265 | |
CME Group, Inc. | | | 11,598 | | | | 2,313,569 | |
Comerica, Inc. | | | 4,154 | | | | 323,057 | |
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. | | | 3,700 | | | | 257,113 | |
Discover Financial Services | | | 9,000 | | | | 909,000 | |
DNB Bank ASA ADR | | | 28,740 | | | | 567,037 | |
East West Bancorp, Inc. | | | 49,344 | | | | 3,541,912 | |
Equitable Holdings, Inc. | | | 13,200 | | | | 375,276 | |
Everest Re Group, Ltd. | | | 1,300 | | | | 339,755 | |
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. | | | 1,200 | | | | 515,616 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp | | | 21,956 | | | | 749,139 | |
First Republic Bank | | | 5,800 | | | | 943,718 | |
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 10,493 | | | | 676,484 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | | | 47,600 | | | | 632,604 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | | 17,995 | | | | 1,835,310 | |
Invesco, Ltd. | | | 13,803 | | | | 244,865 | |
KeyCorp | | | 30,900 | | | | 565,470 | |
London Stock Exchange Group PLC ADR | | | 44,000 | | | | 1,076,240 | |
M&T Bank Corp. | | | 5,900 | | | | 1,046,955 | |
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,300 | | | | 352,014 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | | | 16,330 | | | | 2,677,467 | |
MetLife, Inc. | | | 19,900 | | | | 1,258,675 | |
Moody’s Corp. | | | 5,114 | | | | 1,586,618 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 44,359 | | | | 3,739,464 | |
MSCI, Inc. | | | 2,505 | | | | 1,205,757 | |
Nasdaq, Inc. | | | 3,600 | | | | 651,240 | |
Northern Trust Corp. | | | 6,600 | | | | 658,548 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The) | | | 13,349 | | | | 2,215,133 | |
Principal Financial Group, Inc. | | | 8,100 | | | | 542,214 | |
Progressive Corp. (The) | | | 19,058 | | | | 2,192,813 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 12,161 | | | | 1,215,978 | |
Raymond James Financial, Inc. | | | 5,950 | | | | 585,897 | |
Regions Financial Corp. | | | 31,528 | | | | 667,763 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 11,058 | | | | 4,168,092 | |
T Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | | 7,411 | | | | 915,036 | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) | | | 57,517 | | | | 3,736,879 | |
Travelers Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 7,716 | | | | 1,224,529 | |
Truist Financial Corp. | | | 43,102 | | | | 2,175,358 | |
US Bancorp | | | 43,416 | | | | 2,049,235 | |
W R Berkley Corp. | | | 6,700 | | | | 418,951 | |
Zions Bancorp NA | | | 5,000 | | | | 272,750 | |
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Health Care – 13.0% | | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 57,452 | | | | 8,244,936 | |
ABIOMED, Inc. (a) | | | 1,400 | | | | 410,214 | |
Agilent Technologies, Inc. | | | 9,600 | | | | 1,287,360 | |
Alcon, Inc. | | | 15,762 | | | | 1,230,855 | |
Align Technology, Inc. (a) | | | 2,500 | | | | 702,425 | |
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PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
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SECURITY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
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Health Care (Continued) | | | | | | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | | | 4,100 | | | $ | 582,364 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 17,419 | | | | 4,310,680 | |
AstraZeneca PLC ADR | | | 96,900 | | | | 6,417,687 | |
Becton Dickinson and Co. | | | 9,251 | | | | 2,260,112 | |
Biogen, Inc. (a) | | | 4,667 | | | | 1,003,685 | |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (a) | | | 6,300 | | | | 542,115 | |
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 700 | | | | 394,282 | |
Bio-Techne Corp. | | | 1,300 | | | | 500,864 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 69,601 | | | | 5,135,162 | |
Catalent, Inc. (a) | | | 5,500 | | | | 622,050 | |
Cooper Cos., Inc. (The) | | | 1,600 | | | | 523,200 | |
CSL, Ltd. ADR | | | 31,300 | | | | 3,184,462 | |
Danaher Corp. | | | 21,615 | | | | 6,300,124 | |
DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc. | | | 7,516 | | | | 271,779 | |
DexCom, Inc. (a) | | | 15,510 | | | | 1,273,061 | |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp. (a) | | | 20,072 | | | | 2,018,039 | |
Genmab A/S ADR (a) | | | 20,500 | | | | 730,210 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 40,946 | | | | 2,446,523 | |
GSK PLC ADR | | | 75,700 | | | | 3,192,269 | |
Guardant Health, Inc. (a) | | | 3,300 | | | | 165,561 | |
Henry Schein, Inc. (a) | | | 4,200 | | | | 331,086 | |
Hologic, Inc. (a) | | | 53,882 | | | | 3,846,097 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (a) | | | 2,719 | | | | 1,085,370 | |
Illumina, Inc. (a) | | | 5,049 | | | | 1,094,017 | |
Incyte Corp. (a) | | | 5,800 | | | | 450,544 | |
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (a) | | | 5,173 | | | | 1,081,105 | |
Insulet Corp. (a) | | | 2,300 | | | | 569,940 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (a) | | | 11,700 | | | | 2,692,989 | |
Koninklijke Philips NV | | | 29,076 | | | | 603,036 | |
Lonza Group AG ADR | | | 24,000 | | | | 1,448,640 | |
Masimo Corp. (a) | | | 1,800 | | | | 260,244 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 81,935 | | | | 7,320,073 | |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc. (a) | | | 690 | | | | 931,314 | |
Moderna, Inc. (a) | | | 11,200 | | | | 1,837,808 | |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (a) | | | 3,100 | | | | 291,803 | |
Novo Nordisk A/S ADR | | | 53,878 | | | | 6,253,081 | |
Organon & Co. | | | 8,823 | | | | 279,866 | |
PerkinElmer, Inc. | | | 4,000 | | | | 612,680 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 182,970 | | | | 9,241,815 | |
QIAGEN N.V. (a) | | | 7,600 | | | | 377,264 | |
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. | | | 3,715 | | | | 507,357 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | | | 3,442 | | | | 2,002,177 | |
ResMed, Inc. | | | 4,646 | | | | 1,117,456 | |
Sanofi ADR (a) | | | 70,316 | | | | 3,494,705 | |
Seagen, Inc. (a) | | | 12,149 | | | | 2,186,577 | |
STERIS PLC | | | 3,300 | | | | 744,645 | |
Stryker Corp. | | | 10,828 | | | | 2,325,313 | |
Teleflex, Inc. | | | 1,500 | | | | 360,690 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 12,788 | | | | 7,652,467 | |
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PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
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SECURITY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
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Health Care (Continued) | | | | | | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 4,506 | | | $ | 1,007,451 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | | | 8,243 | | | | 2,311,420 | |
Waters Corp. (a) | | | 1,963 | | | | 714,591 | |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | 2,300 | | | | 790,188 | |
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Industrials – 5.5% | | | | | | |
ABB, Ltd. ADR | | | 54,500 | | | | 1,655,165 | |
Allegion PLC | | | 3,100 | | | | 327,670 | |
Ameresco, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 37,626 | | | | 2,152,960 | |
AO Smith Corp. | | | 4,500 | | | | 284,715 | |
Assa Abloy AB ADR | | | 62,342 | | | | 733,142 | |
Brambles, Ltd. ADR | | | 23,000 | | | | 370,990 | |
Carrier Global Corp. | | | 27,300 | | | | 1,106,469 | |
Central Japan Railway Co ADR | | | 56,900 | | | | 665,730 | |
CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. | | | 4,200 | | | | 464,940 | |
Cintas Corp. | | | 2,800 | | | | 1,191,372 | |
Copart, Inc. (a) | | | 7,100 | | | | 909,510 | |
CoStar Group, Inc. (a) | | | 12,910 | | | | 937,137 | |
Cummins, Inc. | | | 4,541 | | | | 1,004,969 | |
Deere & Co. | | | 9,145 | | | | 3,138,381 | |
Donaldson Co., Inc. | | | 4,000 | | | | 217,640 | |
Emerson Electric Co. | | | 19,026 | | | | 1,713,672 | |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | | 5,300 | | | | 563,125 | |
FANUC Corp. ADR | | | 64,000 | | | | 1,099,520 | |
Fastenal Co. | | | 18,458 | | | | 948,003 | |
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. | | | 4,000 | | | | 278,720 | |
Generac Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 2,100 | | | | 563,430 | |
Graco, Inc. | | | 5,700 | | | | 382,812 | |
Hubbell, Inc. | | | 1,800 | | | | 394,236 | |
IAA, Inc. (a) | | | 4,400 | | | | 166,012 | |
IDEX Corp. | | | 2,600 | | | | 542,750 | |
Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | | | 8,852 | | | | 1,839,091 | |
Ingersoll Rand, Inc. | | | 12,869 | | | | 640,876 | |
JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | | | 2,800 | | | | 513,156 | |
JetBlue Airways Corp. (a) | | | 10,288 | | | | 86,625 | |
Lennox International, Inc. | | | 1,000 | | | | 239,530 | |
Masco Corp. | | | 8,100 | | | | 448,578 | |
Nidec Corp. ADR | | | 66,256 | | | | 1,148,879 | |
Nordson Corp. | | | 1,800 | | | | 415,782 | |
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. | | | 3,200 | | | | 971,232 | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | | | 13,800 | | | | 1,078,746 | |
Owens Corning | | | 3,133 | | | | 290,554 | |
Pentair PLC | | | 5,500 | | | | 268,895 | |
Plug Power, Inc. (a) | | | 19,000 | | | | 405,460 | |
RELX PLC ADR | | | 62,300 | | | | 1,839,096 | |
Robert Half International, Inc. | | | 3,600 | | | | 284,904 | |
Rockwell Automation, Inc. | | | 3,772 | | | | 962,916 | |
Schneider Electric SE ADR | | | 90,800 | | | | 2,510,620 | |
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PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
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SECURITY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
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Industrials (Continued) | | | | | | |
Siemens AG ADR | | | 53,736 | | | $ | 2,995,244 | |
Siemens Energy AG ADR | | | 14,900 | | | | 245,850 | |
Snap-on, Inc. | | | 1,700 | | | | 380,885 | |
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | | | 4,754 | | | | 462,707 | |
Toro Co. (The) | | | 3,700 | | | | 318,163 | |
Trane Technologies PLC | | | 7,707 | | | | 1,132,852 | |
Trex Co., Inc. (a) | | | 4,000 | | | | 258,080 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B | | | 23,993 | | | | 4,675,996 | |
United Rentals, Inc. (a) | | | 2,300 | | | | 742,141 | |
Vestas Wind Systems A/S ADR | | | 98,600 | | | | 852,890 | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. | | | 5,691 | | | | 531,938 | |
Wolters Kluwer NV ADR | | | 8,300 | | | | 900,965 | |
WW Grainger, Inc. | | | 1,470 | | | | 798,989 | |
Xylem, Inc. | | | 5,800 | | | | 533,774 | |
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Information Technology – 34.6% | | | | | | |
Accenture PLC, Class A | | | 21,500 | | | | 6,584,590 | |
Adobe, Inc. (a) | | | 15,361 | | | | 6,299,853 | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (a) | | | 52,850 | | | | 4,992,739 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 16,911 | | | | 2,908,016 | |
Apple, Inc. | | | 498,096 | | | | 80,945,581 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 28,802 | | | | 3,052,436 | |
ASML Holding NV ADR | | | 12,900 | | | | 7,410,276 | |
Atlassian Corp. PLC, Class A (a) | | | 4,600 | | | | 962,872 | |
Autodesk, Inc. (a) | | | 16,747 | | | | 3,622,711 | |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 13,668 | | | | 3,295,628 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 12,813 | | | | 6,861,105 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a) | | | 8,784 | | | | 1,634,527 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 124,391 | | | | 5,643,620 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 6,900 | | | | 1,266,840 | |
Dropbox, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 8,400 | | | | 191,016 | |
Enphase Energy, Inc. (a) | | | 32,803 | | | | 9,321,957 | |
First Solar, Inc. (a) | | | 2,900 | | | | 287,593 | |
Fiserv, Inc. (a) | | | 19,300 | | | | 2,039,624 | |
Five9, Inc. (a) | | | 2,300 | | | | 248,676 | |
Infineon Technologies AG ADR | | | 40,000 | | | | 1,094,000 | |
Intel Corp. | | | 133,779 | | | | 4,857,515 | |
International Business Machines Corp. | | | 29,366 | | | | 3,840,779 | |
Intuit, Inc. | | | 9,022 | | | | 4,115,566 | |
KLA Corp. | | | 4,810 | | | | 1,844,827 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | | 4,500 | | | | 2,252,295 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | | | 27,852 | | | | 9,853,759 | |
Micron Technology, Inc. | | | 36,300 | | | | 2,245,518 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 243,661 | | | | 68,405,389 | |
NetApp, Inc. | | | 7,008 | | | | 499,881 | |
NortonLifeLock, Inc. | | | 18,400 | | | | 451,352 | |
NVIDIA Corp. | | | 78,408 | | | | 14,241,245 | |
Okta, Inc. (a) | | | 5,000 | | | | 492,250 | |
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PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
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SECURITY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
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Information Technology (Continued) | | | | | | |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (a) | | | 12,018 | | | $ | 5,998,184 | |
Paychex, Inc. | | | 10,431 | | | | 1,338,089 | |
Paycom Software, Inc. (a) | | | 1,700 | | | | 561,833 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (a) | | | 37,600 | | | | 3,253,528 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 36,600 | | | | 5,309,196 | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 3,457 | | | | 1,509,568 | |
Salesforce, Inc. (a) | | | 31,434 | | | | 5,784,485 | |
ServiceNow, Inc. (a) | | | 6,500 | | | | 2,903,290 | |
Shopify, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 36,600 | | | | 1,274,778 | |
Snowflake, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 8,500 | | | | 1,274,235 | |
Splunk, Inc. (a) | | | 5,200 | | | | 540,332 | |
STMicroelectronics NV, Class Y | | | 81,036 | | | | 3,074,506 | |
Synopsys, Inc. (a) | | | 4,943 | | | | 1,816,553 | |
Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 30,152 | | | | 5,393,891 | |
Twilio, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 5,600 | | | | 474,880 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A | | | 53,300 | | | | 11,305,463 | |
VMware, Inc., Class A | | | 6,696 | | | | 778,075 | |
WEX, Inc. (a) | | | 1,516 | | | | 251,974 | |
Workday, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 6,500 | | | | 1,008,150 | |
Zoom Video Communications, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 13,431 | | | | 1,394,944 | |
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| | | | | | | 317,009,990 | |
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Materials – 2.2% | | | | | | |
Air Liquide SA ADR | | | 84,810 | | | | 2,329,731 | |
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. | | | 7,159 | | | | 1,777,079 | |
AptarGroup, Inc. | | | 2,100 | | | | 226,296 | |
Avery Dennison Corp. | | | 2,600 | | | | 495,196 | |
CRH PLC ADR | | | 24,400 | | | | 941,596 | |
Ecolab, Inc. | | | 8,248 | | | | 1,362,322 | |
International Paper Co. | | | 12,300 | | | | 526,071 | |
Linde PLC (a) | | | 16,130 | | | | 4,871,260 | |
Mondi PLC ADR | | | 8,000 | | | | 302,480 | |
Nitto Denko Corp. ADR | | | 9,817 | | | | 315,420 | |
Novozymes A/S ADR | | | 6,937 | | | | 443,364 | |
Nucor Corp. | | | 8,592 | | | | 1,166,794 | |
PPG Industries, Inc. | | | 7,642 | | | | 988,034 | |
RPM International, Inc. | | | 4,300 | | | | 388,720 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) | | | 7,792 | | | | 1,885,196 | |
Smurfit Kappa Group PLC ADR | | | 8,400 | | | | 305,928 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | 5,700 | | | | 443,916 | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | | 4,344 | | | | 718,193 | |
Westrock Co. | | | 7,885 | | | | 334,009 | |
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| | | | | | | 19,821,605 | |
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Real Estate – 2.9% | | | | | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | 5,286 | | | | 876,313 | |
American Tower Corp. | | | 14,909 | | | | 4,037,804 | |
Boston Properties, Inc. | | | 4,946 | | | | 450,877 | |
CBRE Group, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 10,122 | | | | 866,646 | |
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PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
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SECURITY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
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Real Estate (Continued) | | | | | | |
Crown Castle International Corp. | | | 14,022 | | | $ | 2,533,214 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 9,192 | | | | 1,217,480 | |
Duke Realty Corp. | | | 12,900 | | | | 807,024 | |
Equinix, Inc. | | | 2,931 | | | | 2,062,662 | |
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | | | 5,700 | | | | 419,064 | |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | | | 2,200 | | | | 630,366 | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | | | 4,200 | | | | 795,984 | |
Federal Realty OP LP | | | 2,500 | | | | 264,025 | |
Kilroy Realty Corp. | | | 3,700 | | | | 200,466 | |
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. | | | 3,800 | | | | 705,774 | |
Prologis, Inc. | | | 24,095 | | | | 3,194,033 | |
Public Storage | | | 4,977 | | | | 1,624,543 | |
Realty Income Corp. | | | 19,321 | | | | 1,429,561 | |
SBA Communications Corp. | | | 3,407 | | | | 1,144,037 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 10,600 | | | | 1,151,584 | |
UDR, Inc. | | | 10,169 | | | | 492,180 | |
Ventas, Inc. | | | 13,063 | | | | 702,528 | |
WP Carey, Inc. | | | 6,300 | | | | 562,590 | |
Zillow Group, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 7,100 | | | | 248,500 | |
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| | | | | | | 26,417,255 | |
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Utilities – 0.7% | | | | | | |
Alliant Energy Corp. | | | 8,600 | | | | 523,998 | |
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | | | 11,461 | | | | 1,137,733 | |
Eversource Energy | | | 11,458 | | | | 1,010,825 | |
Fortis, Inc. | | | 15,700 | | | | 741,982 | |
National Grid PLC ADR | | | 23,519 | | | | 1,637,158 | |
Orsted AS ADR | | | 17,900 | | | | 692,372 | |
SSE PLC ADR | | | 34,800 | | | | 748,548 | |
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| | | | | | | 6,492,616 | |
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Total Investments – 94.8% (Cost $539,940,073) (b) | | | | | 869,466,322 | |
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Other Assets, less liabilities – 5.2% | | | | | 47,278,813 | |
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Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | $916,745,135 | |
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(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $542,144,816. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is $375,309,016 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is $47,987,510, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $327,321,506.
Abbreviations
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
The Fund invests in a diversified portfolio of primarily mid- to large-cap international equities. Domini makes all security selections and investment decisions, combining two unique strategies: “Core” and “Thematic Solutions.” Core seeks to provide diversified exposure to developed international equity markets through a broad selection of companies that demonstrate strong environmental and social performance relative to their peers. Thematic Solutions seeks to provide opportunistic exposure to solution-oriented companies helping to address sustainability challenges, as determined by Domini’s environmental, social, and financial research and analysis. As of July 31, 2022, 94.4% of the Fund’s portfolio was allocated to its Core strategy and 5.6% was allocated to its Thematic Solutions strategy (excluding cash).
SSGA Funds Management, Inc. (SSGA FM), an SEC-registered investment adviser, serves as Subadviser to the Fund, responsible for purchasing and selling securities to implement Domini’s investment instructions and for managing the Fund’s short-term investments. SSGA FM is unaffiliated with the Domini Funds, other than with respect to the provision of submanagement services.
Portfolio Performance:
The Domini International Opportunities Fund Investor shares returned -17.88% for the twelve-month period ended July 31, 2022, underperforming the MSCI EAFE Index (net) (the “benchmark”)* return of -14.32%.
A confluence of events created an extremely challenging environment for equity investors over the last year. Supply-chain constraints and pent-up consumer demand emerging from the pandemic created global inflationary pressures that most major central banks initially believed to be largely transitory in nature. However, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine after months of posturing contributed to a global rise in food and energy prices, and inflation rapidly accelerated across most developed markets. As most major central banks around the world moved to rein in surging inflation by tightening monetary policy and raising interest rates, fears of a global economic slowdown and potential recession gripped investors and drove a sharp selloff in risk assets. As market liquidity dried up, equity valuation multiples contracted, particularly within more growth-oriented sectors and among smaller-capitalization stocks. Widening interest rate differentials and a move to safe-haven U.S. assets caused the U.S. dollar to strengthen against most currencies, creating additional headwinds to investing in internationally.
* MSCI EAFE Index (net) returns reflect reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes but reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or other taxes.
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These conditions were especially difficult for the Domini Funds, including the Domini International Opportunities Fund, as our Impact Investment Standards generally lead us to favor growth and innovation. The Fund’s lack of exposure to the Energy sector, which the Domini Funds do not invest in due to our exclusionary standards on fossil fuels, was the single largest drag on benchmark-relative results. Energy was the only sector to generate positive returns for the twelve-month period, returning 27.8% for the benchmark, driven by higher prices and supply shortages exacerbated by the war in Ukraine. The Fund’s overweight to Information Technology, which was the weakest sector for the benchmark, also detracted. Several of the Fund’s alternative energy investments helped mitigate some of this impact, with top contributors including non-benchmark positions in solar microinverter company Enphase Energy (+49.9%) and Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD (+18.3%).
Despite these and other individual strong performers, overall security selection detracted from relative results, largely attributable to weaker selection in Industrials and Consumer Discretionary but partially offset by positive selection in Health Care. From a geographic perspective, selection in Europe was the primary detractor — particularly in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Norway — but stronger in Switzerland.
The top individual contributor to relative results was an overweight position in Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis, which returned 10.7% over the period after it was purchased by the Fund, followed by an overweight position Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, which returned 28.4%. The top individual detractors for the period were non-benchmark positions Latin American e-commerce company MercadoLibre and Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer NIO, which declined 48.1% and 55.8%, respectively. Netherlands-based semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML, which was the Fund’s largest position over the period, was also a significant detractor, declining 24.6%.
While this was a difficult year for the Fund, it did experience some relief late in the period, as better-than-expected corporate earnings and signs that inflation could be nearing a peak contributed to a strong summer rally, with beaten-down technology stocks taking the lead. We believe that the anomalous underperformance of growth-oriented equities experienced over the last twelve months is extremely unlikely to persist. As we continue to monitor macroeconomic conditions and central bank policy — and look for signs of a sustained market recovery — our focus remains on investing in quality companies that demonstrate peer-relative environmental and social leadership and deliver needed solutions. We maintain strong conviction in our long-term investment approach and believe our Impact Investment Standards will help us create sustainable, long-term value for our Funds’ shareholders, our planet, and our global community.
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The table and bar charts below provide information as July 31, 2022, about the ten largest holdings of the Domini International Opportunities Fund and its portfolio holdings by industry sector and country:
TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS (Unaudited)
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SECURITY DESCRIPTION | | % NET ASSETS | | | SECURITY DESCRIPTION | | % NET ASSETS | |
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ASML Holding NV | | | 3.0% | | | Linde PLC | | | 2.1% | |
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AstraZeneca PLC | | | 2.6% | | | Unilever PLC | | | 1.6% | |
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Novartis AG | | | 2.6% | | | AIA Group, Ltd | | | 1.6% | |
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Novo Nordisk A/S Class B | | | 2.6% | | | Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) | | | 1.5% | |
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Toyota Motor Corp. | | | 2.3% | | | Sanofi | | | 1.4% | |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS BY INDUSTRY SECTOR (% OF NET ASSETS) (Unaudited)
The Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (“MSCI”) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (“S&P”) and is licensed for use by Domini Impact Investments. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification nor shall any such party have any liability therefrom.
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PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS BY COUNTRY (% OF NET ASSETS) (Unaudited)
The holdings mentioned above are described in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments as of 7/31/2022 included herein. The composition of the Fund’s portfolio is subject to change.
* Other countries include Ireland 0.9%, Italy 0.8%, Brazil 0.5%, Belgium 0.5%, Norway 0.5%, South Africa 0.4%, New Zealand 0.3%, Austria 0.3%, Luxembourg 0.1% and Hungary 0.1%.
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DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND | | |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS As of 7/31/2022 (Unaudited) | | Investor shares | | MSCI EAFE |
| | |
1 Year | | -17.88 | | -14.32 |
| | |
5 Year | | N/A | | N/A |
| | |
10 Year | | N/A | | N/A |
| | |
Since Inception (11/30/2020) | | -5.25% | | -1.76% |
COMPARISON OF $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND INVESTOR SHARES (RISEX) AND MSCI EAFE (Unaudited)
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Fund’s returns quoted above represent past performance after all expenses. The returns reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such waivers, Fund performance would be lower. Investment return, principal value, and yield will fluctuate. Your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Call 1-800-582-6757 or visit www.domini.com for performance information current to the most recent month-end, which may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted A 2.00% redemption fee applied on sales or exchanges of shares made less than 30 days after the settlement of purchase or acquisition through exchange, with certain exceptions. The redemption fee was waived by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and was no longer imposed by the Fund effective August 16, 2021. Quoted performance data does not reflect the deduction of this fee, which would reduce the performance quoted. See the prospectus for further information.
Per the prospectus dated November 30, 2021, the Fund’s Investor share annual operating expenses totaled 4.88%/1.40% (gross/net). The Fund’s adviser has contractually agreed to waive certain fees and/or reimburse certain ordinary operating expenses in order to limit Investor share expenses to 1.40% through November 30, 2022, absent an earlier modification approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees.
The table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total return is based on the Fund’s net asset values and assumes all dividends and capital gains were reinvested.
An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured. The Fund is subject to certain risks, including loss of principal, foreign investing, geographic focus, country, currency, impact investing, portfolio management and information risks. Investing internationally involves special risks, such as currency fluctuations, social and economic instability, differing securities regulations and accounting standards, limited public information, possible changes in taxation, and periods of illiquidity. You may lose money.
The Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Australasia Far East Index (net) (MSCI EAFE) is an unmanaged index of common stocks. MSCI EAFE includes the reinvestment of dividends net of withholding tax, but does not reflect other fees, expenses or taxes. It is not available for direct investment.
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DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND | | |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS As of 7/31/2022 (Unaudited) | | Institutional shares | | MSCI EAFE |
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1 Year | | -17.65 | | -14.32 |
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5 Year | | N/A | | N/A |
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10 Year | | N/A | | N/A |
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Since Inception (11/30/2020) | | -5.02% | | -1.76% |
COMPARISON OF $500,000 INVESTMENT IN THE DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND INSTITUTIONAL SHARES (LEADX) AND MSCI EAFE (Unaudited)
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Fund’s returns quoted above represent past performance after all expenses. The returns reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such waivers, Fund performance would be lower. Investment return, principal value, and yield will fluctuate. Your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Call 1-800-762-6814 or visit www.domini.com for performance information current to the most recent month-end, which may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. A 2.00% redemption fee applied on sales or exchanges of shares made less than 30 days after the settlement of purchase or acquisition through exchange, with certain exceptions. The redemption fee was waived by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and was no longer imposed by the Fund effective August 16, 2021. Quoted performance data does not reflect the deduction of this fee, which would reduce the performance quoted. See the prospectus for further information.
Per the prospectus dated November 30, 2021, the Fund’s Institutional share annual operating expenses totaled 2.00%/1.15% (gross/net). The Fund’s adviser has contractually agreed to waive certain fees and/or reimburse certain ordinary operating expenses in order to limit Institutional share expenses to 1.15% through November 30, 2022, absent an earlier modification approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees.
The table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total return is based on the Fund’s net asset values and assumes all dividends and capital gains were reinvested.
An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured. The Fund is subject to certain risks, including loss of principal, foreign investing, geographic focus, country, currency, impact investing, portfolio management and Information risks. Investing internationally involves special risks, such as currency fluctuations, social and economic instability, differing securities regulations and accounting standards, limited public information, possible changes in taxation, and periods of illiquidity. You may lose money.
The Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Australasia Far East Index (net) (MSCI EAFE) is an unmanaged index of common stocks. MSCI EAFE includes the reinvestment of dividends net of withholding tax, but does not reflect other fees, expenses or taxes. It is not available for direct investment.
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DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS
July 31, 2022
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COUNTRY/SECURITY | | INDUSTRY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
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Long Term Investments – 94.8% | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks – 94.8% | | | | | | | | |
Australia – 3.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Allkem, Ltd. (a) | | Materials | | | 1,675 | | | $ | 13,494 | |
APA Group | | Utilities | | | 3,334 | | | | 27,301 | |
ASX, Ltd. | | Diversified Financials | | | 536 | | | | 33,272 | |
Brambles, Ltd. | | Commercial & Professional Services | | | 4,107 | | | | 33,013 | |
Cochlear, Ltd. | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 538 | | | | 80,987 | |
CSL, Ltd. | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 1,363 | | | | 277,173 | |
Dexus | | Real Estate | | | 3,012 | | | | 20,215 | |
Fortescue Metals Group, Ltd. | | Materials | | | 5,067 | | | | 65,121 | |
GPT Group (The) | | Real Estate | | | 5,564 | | | | 17,877 | |
IDP Education, Ltd. | | Consumer Services | | | 603 | | | | 12,117 | |
Mirvac Group | | Real Estate | | | 11,458 | | | | 17,336 | |
Pilbara Minerals, Ltd. (a) | | Materials | | | 6,352 | | | | 12,508 | |
Reece, Ltd. | | Capital Goods | | | 859 | | | | 9,266 | |
Stockland | | Real Estate | | | 6,310 | | | | 17,076 | |
Transurban Group | | Transportation | | | 8,682 | | | | 88,630 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 725,386 | |
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Austria – 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Erste Group Bank AG | | Banks | | | 911 | | | | 23,042 | |
Mondi PLC | | Materials | | | 1,369 | | | | 25,961 | |
Verbund AG | | Utilities | | | 91 | | | | 9,983 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 58,986 | |
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Belgium – 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Elia Group SA | | Utilities | | | 87 | | | | 13,177 | |
Etablissements Franz Colruyt NV | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 147 | | | | 4,051 | |
KBC Group NV | | Banks | | | 805 | | | | 42,064 | |
Solvay SA | | Materials | | | 203 | | | | 17,788 | |
Umicore SA | | Materials | | | 559 | | | | 20,201 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 97,281 | |
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Brazil – 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. (a) | | Retailing | | | 143 | | | | 116,361 | |
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| | | | | | | | | 116,361 | |
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Canada – 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Fortis, Inc. | | Utilities | | | 1,290 | | | | 60,898 | |
Saputo, Inc. | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 800 | | | | 19,748 | |
SunOpta, Inc. (a) | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 2,672 | | | | 23,567 | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank (The) | | Banks | | | 4,939 | | | | 320,620 | |
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| | | | | | | | | 424,833 | |
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DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
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COUNTRY/SECURITY | | INDUSTRY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
China – 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
BYD Co., Ltd., Class H | | Automobiles & Components | | | 5,360 | | | $ | 196,101 | |
NIO, Inc. ADR (a) | | Automobiles & Components | | | 4,320 | | | | 85,233 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 281,334 | |
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Denmark – 4.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Ambu A/S, Class B | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 498 | | | | 5,648 | |
Chr Hansen Holding A/S | | Materials | | | 289 | | | | 18,869 | |
Coloplast A/S, Class B | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 351 | | | | 40,978 | |
Demant A/S (a) | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 250 | | | | 9,500 | |
DSV A/S | | Transportation | | | 533 | | | | 89,586 | |
Genmab A/S (a) | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 184 | | | | 65,307 | |
GN Store Nord A/S | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 366 | | | | 12,714 | |
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 4,680 | | | | 543,735 | |
Novozymes A/S, Class B | | Materials | | | 581 | | | | 37,022 | |
Orsted A/S | | Utilities | | | 507 | | | | 58,876 | |
Rockwool A/S, Class B | | Capital Goods | | | 35 | | | | 8,651 | |
Vestas Wind Systems A/S | | Capital Goods | | | 2,850 | | | | 74,721 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 965,607 | |
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Finland – 1.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Kesko OYJ, Class B | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 902 | | | | 22,257 | |
Kone OYJ, Class B | | Capital Goods | | | 1,015 | | | | 46,278 | |
Nokia Oyj | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 14,900 | | | | 77,426 | |
Nordea Bank Abp | | Banks | | | 10,099 | | | | 99,254 | |
Sampo OYJ, Class A | | Insurance | | | 1,120 | | | | 48,273 | |
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| | | | | | | | | 293,488 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | |
France – 8.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Adevinta ASA (a) | | Media & Entertainment | | | 1,191 | | | | 9,055 | |
Aeroports de Paris (a) | | Transportation | | | 95 | | | | 13,096 | |
Air Liquide SA | | Materials | | | 1,481 | | | | 203,133 | |
Amundi SA | | Diversified Financials | | | 174 | | | | 9,425 | |
Arkema SA | | Materials | | | 178 | | | | 16,823 | |
BioMerieux | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 119 | | | | 12,850 | |
BNP Paribas SA | | Banks | | | 3,198 | | | | 150,742 | |
Capgemini SE | | Software & Services | | | 459 | | | | 87,343 | |
Carrefour SA | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 1,364 | | | | 23,191 | |
Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA | | Automobiles & Components | | | 1,866 | | | | 52,097 | |
Credit Agricole SA | | Banks | | | 3,965 | | | | 36,447 | |
Edenred | | Software & Services | | | 712 | | | | 36,462 | |
Eiffage SA | | Capital Goods | | | 224 | | | | 20,971 | |
Eurazeo SE | | Diversified Financials | | | 111 | | | | 7,910 | |
Gecina SA | | Real Estate | | | 146 | | | | 14,934 | |
Getlink SE | | Transportation | | | 1,123 | | | | 22,423 | |
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COUNTRY/SECURITY | | INDUSTRY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
France (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Hermes International | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 96 | | | $ | 131,397 | |
Kering SA | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 203 | | | | 115,943 | |
Klepierre SA (a) | | Real Estate | | | 592 | | | | 13,123 | |
Legrand SA | | Capital Goods | | | 743 | | | | 60,686 | |
L’Oreal SA | | Household & Personal Products | | | 685 | | | | 258,361 | |
Nexans SA | | Capital Goods | | | 596 | | | | 57,108 | |
Orange SA | | Telecommunication Services | | | 5,682 | | | | 57,925 | |
Rexel SA (a) | | Capital Goods | | | 857 | | | | 15,195 | |
Sanofi | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 3,085 | | | | 305,847 | |
Sartorius Stedim Biotech | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 68 | | | | 27,139 | |
SEB SA | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 85 | | | | 7,139 | |
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (a) | | Real Estate | | | 300 | | | | 16,995 | |
Valeo | | Automobiles & Components | | | 568 | | | | 12,172 | |
Worldline SA (a) | | Software & Services | | | 622 | | | | 27,389 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,823,321 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Germany – 7.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
adidas AG | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 473 | | | | 81,633 | |
Aroundtown SA | | Real Estate | | | 2,799 | | | | 8,955 | |
Beiersdorf AG | | Household & Personal Products | | | 276 | | | | 28,396 | |
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 104 | | | | 15,142 | |
Deutsche Boerse AG | | Diversified Financials | | | 518 | | | | 90,213 | |
Deutsche Post AG | | Transportation | | | 2,747 | | | | 109,457 | |
Encavis AG | | Utilities | | | 4,307 | | | | 94,028 | |
HelloFresh SE (a) | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 413 | | | | 11,388 | |
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA | | Household & Personal Products | | | 779 | | | | 49,004 | |
Infineon Technologies AG | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 3,398 | | | | 92,970 | |
Knorr-Bremse AG | | Capital Goods | | | 189 | | | | 11,233 | |
LEG Immobilien SE | | Real Estate | | | 206 | | | | 18,670 | |
Merck KGaA | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 364 | | | | 69,165 | |
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen | | Insurance | | | 380 | | | | 85,946 | |
Puma SE | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 289 | | | | 19,469 | |
SAP SE | | Software & Services | | | 2,859 | | | | 266,040 | |
Sartorius AG, Pfd Shares | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 82 | | | | 36,592 | |
Siemens AG | | Capital Goods | | | 2,342 | | | | 260,623 | |
Siemens Energy AG | | Capital Goods | | | 1,260 | | | | 20,889 | |
Siemens Healthineers AG | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 785 | | | | 40,132 | |
Symrise AG | | Materials | | | 367 | | | | 42,723 | |
Vonovia SE | | Real Estate | | | 2,210 | | | | 73,464 | |
Zalando SE (a) | | Retailing | | | 647 | | | | 18,172 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,544,304 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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COUNTRY/SECURITY | | INDUSTRY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Hong Kong – 2.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
AIA Group, Ltd. | | Insurance | | | 34,294 | | | $ | 344,539 | |
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing, Ltd. | | Diversified Financials | | | 3,631 | | | | 166,628 | |
Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd. | | Capital Goods | | | 3,732 | | | | 41,413 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 552,580 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Hungary – 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
OTP Bank Nyrt | | Banks | | | 637 | | | | 13,146 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13,146 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Ireland – 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Bank of Ireland Group PLC | | Banks | | | 2,911 | | | | 16,634 | |
CRH PLC | | Materials | | | 2,145 | | | | 82,223 | |
Kerry Group PLC, Class A | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 448 | | | | 47,176 | |
Kingspan Group plc | | Capital Goods | | | 432 | | | | 27,897 | |
Smurfit Kappa Group PLC | | Materials | | | 749 | | | | 27,086 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 201,016 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Italy – 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
A2A S.p.A. | | Utilities | | | 4,467 | | | | 5,744 | |
Amplifon S.p.A. | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 361 | | | | 11,910 | |
DiaSorin SpA | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 37 | | | | 5,132 | |
Hera SpA | | Utilities | | | 2,430 | | | | 6,966 | |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA | | Banks | | | 49,529 | | | | 87,747 | |
Moncler SpA | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 598 | | | | 29,907 | |
Terna - Rete Elettrica Nazionale | | Utilities | | | 3,950 | | | | 30,169 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 177,575 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Japan – 20.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Aeon Co., Ltd. | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 2,077 | | | | 41,793 | |
Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 563 | | | | 10,392 | |
Asahi Kasei Corp. | | Materials | | | 3,772 | | | | 30,193 | |
Canon, Inc. | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 2,900 | | | | 68,454 | |
Central Japan Railway Co. | | Transportation | | | 521 | | | | 60,871 | |
Chiba Bank, Ltd. (The) | | Banks | | | 1,900 | | | | 10,515 | |
Concordia Financial Group, Ltd. | | Banks | | | 3,000 | | | | 10,183 | |
Daifuku Co., Ltd. | | Capital Goods | | | 364 | | | | 23,159 | |
Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. | | Insurance | | | 2,605 | | | | 45,212 | |
Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 5,340 | | | | 141,271 | |
Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd. | | Real Estate | | | 1,653 | | | | 40,751 | |
Eisai Co., Ltd. | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 740 | | | | 33,812 | |
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COUNTRY/SECURITY | | INDUSTRY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Japan (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
FANUC Corp. | | Capital Goods | | | 556 | | | $ | 95,673 | |
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. | | Retailing | | | 160 | | | | 96,677 | |
FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 1,075 | | | | 61,268 | |
Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc. | | Banks | | | 500 | | | | 8,842 | |
Hankyu Hanshin Holdings, Inc. | | Transportation | | | 642 | | | | 18,581 | |
Hoya Corp. | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 1,077 | | | | 107,664 | |
Kao Corp. | | Household & Personal Products | | | 1,346 | | | | 58,412 | |
Keihan Holdings Co., Ltd. | | Capital Goods | | | 300 | | | | 7,468 | |
Keikyu Corp. | | Transportation | | | 700 | | | | 7,757 | |
Keio Corp. | | Transportation | | | 252 | | | | 9,627 | |
Keisei Electric Railway Co., Ltd. | | Transportation | | | 400 | | | | 10,942 | |
Keyence Corp. | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 569 | | | | 225,012 | |
Kose Corp. | | Household & Personal Products | | | 96 | | | | 8,550 | |
Kuraray Co., Ltd. | | Materials | | | 900 | | | | 7,228 | |
Kurita Water Industries, Ltd. | | Capital Goods | | | 1,835 | | | | 74,260 | |
Lasertec Corp. | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 236 | | | | 33,712 | |
Lixil Corp. | | Capital Goods | | | 778 | | | | 16,065 | |
Makita Corp. | | Capital Goods | | | 643 | | | | 15,679 | |
MatsukiyoCocokara & Co. | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 300 | | | | 11,301 | |
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. | | Real Estate | | | 3,316 | | | | 49,137 | |
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. | | Real Estate | | | 2,451 | | | | 54,655 | |
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. | | Insurance | | | 1,335 | | | | 43,199 | |
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 1,733 | | | | 100,998 | |
Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd. | | Transportation | | | 500 | | | | 8,042 | |
Nidec Corp. | | Capital Goods | | | 1,364 | | | | 94,577 | |
Nintendo Co., Ltd. | | Media & Entertainment | | | 334 | | | | 149,021 | |
Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. | | Transportation | | | 200 | | | | 11,924 | |
Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. | | Materials | | | 2,516 | | | | 19,190 | |
Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc. (a) | | Real Estate | | | 6 | | | | 15,568 | |
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. | | Telecommunication Services | | | 6,166 | | | | 175,738 | |
Nisshin Seifun Group, Inc. | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 700 | | | | 8,597 | |
Nissin Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 222 | | | | 16,042 | |
Nitto Denko Corp. | | Materials | | | 371 | | | | 23,837 | |
Nomura Holdings, Inc. | | Diversified Financials | | | 8,505 | | | | 32,378 | |
NTT Data Corp. | | Software & Services | | | 1,728 | | | | 26,095 | |
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COUNTRY/SECURITY | | INDUSTRY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Japan (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Odakyu Electric Railway Co., Ltd. | | Transportation | | | 1,000 | | | $ | 14,310 | |
Omron Corp. | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 491 | | | | 27,399 | |
Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 1,085 | | | | 30,441 | |
Oriental Land Co., Ltd. | | Consumer Services | | | 617 | | | | 93,468 | |
ORIX Corp. | | Diversified Financials | | | 3,329 | | | | 59,196 | |
Otsuka Corp. | | Software & Services | | | 300 | | | | 9,335 | |
Rakuten Group, Inc. | | Retailing | | | 2,507 | | | | 12,401 | |
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. | | Commercial & Professional Services | | | 3,882 | | | | 144,756 | |
Renesas Electronics Corp. (a) | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 3,243 | | | | 30,820 | |
Resona Holdings, Inc. | | Banks | | | 16,111 | | | | 62,471 | |
Rohm Co., Ltd. | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 274 | | | | 20,288 | |
Sekisui House, Ltd. | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 1,713 | | | | 30,272 | |
Shimano, Inc. | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 247 | | | | 41,168 | |
Shionogi & Co., Ltd. | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 814 | | | | 41,657 | |
Shiseido Co., Ltd. | | Household & Personal Products | | | 1,125 | | | | 46,171 | |
Shizuoka Bank, Ltd. (The) | | Banks | | | 1,400 | | | | 8,453 | |
SMC Corp. | | Capital Goods | | | 179 | | | | 88,020 | |
SoftBank Group Corp. | | Telecommunication Services | | | 3,004 | | | | 125,905 | |
Sony Group Corp. | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 3,465 | | | | 293,269 | |
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd. | | Real Estate | | | 874 | | | | 24,080 | |
Sysmex Corp. | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 379 | | | | 26,475 | |
Terumo Corp. | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 2,011 | | | | 68,509 | |
Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. | | Transportation | | | 528 | | | | 12,509 | |
Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. | | Insurance | | | 1,766 | | | | 103,149 | |
Tokyo Electron, Ltd. | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 435 | | | | 149,388 | |
Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. | | Real Estate | | | 500 | | | | 7,347 | |
Tokyu Corp. | | Transportation | | | 1,498 | | | | 18,327 | |
Toray Industries, Inc. | | Materials | | | 4,316 | | | | 23,587 | |
TOTO, Ltd. | | Capital Goods | | | 399 | | | | 13,560 | |
Toyota Motor Corp. | | Automobiles & Components | | | 30,670 | | | | 496,688 | |
Unicharm Corp. | | Household & Personal Products | | | 1,129 | | | | 40,803 | |
Welcia Holdings Co., Ltd. | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 272 | | | | 6,061 | |
Yaskawa Electric Corp. | | Capital Goods | | | 705 | | | | 24,636 | |
Yokogawa Electric Corp. | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 764 | | | | 13,518 | |
Z Holdings Corp. | | Media & Entertainment | | | 7,473 | | | | 26,352 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 4,455,111 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Luxembourg – 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Eurofins Scientific SE | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 364 | | | | 28,310 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 28,310 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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COUNTRY/SECURITY | | INDUSTRY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Netherlands – 7.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Aalberts NV | | Capital Goods | | | 268 | | | $ | 11,459 | |
ABN AMRO Bank NV GDR | | Banks | | | 2,691 | | | | 27,378 | |
Adyen N.V. (a)(b) | | Software & Services | | | 81 | | | | 145,358 | |
Akzo Nobel NV | | Materials | | | 463 | | | | 31,087 | |
Alfen Beheer BV (a) | | Capital Goods | | | 688 | | | | 80,127 | |
Arcadis N.V. | | Capital Goods | | | 2,664 | | | | 98,272 | |
ASML Holding NV | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 1,132 | | | | 649,098 | |
Basic-Fit N.V. (a) | | Consumer Services | | | 1,994 | | | | 80,682 | |
Euronext N.V. | | Diversified Financials | | | 251 | | | | 20,403 | |
ING Groep NV | | Banks | | | 10,714 | | | | 103,830 | |
JDE Peet’s NV | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 271 | | | | 7,841 | |
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 2,869 | | | | 78,823 | |
Koninklijke DSM NV | | Materials | | | 488 | | | | 77,969 | |
Koninklijke KPN NV | | Telecommunication Services | | | 8,988 | | | | 29,582 | |
Koninklijke Philips NV | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 2,433 | | | | 50,236 | |
NN Group NV | | Insurance | | | 740 | | | | 34,641 | |
Wolters Kluwer NV | | Commercial & Professional Services | | | 732 | | | | 79,310 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,606,096 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
New Zealand – 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Contact Energy, Ltd. | | Utilities | | | 2,240 | | | | 10,774 | |
Meridian Energy, Ltd. | | Utilities | | | 3,308 | | | | 10,351 | |
Spark New Zealand, Ltd. | | Telecommunication Services | | | 5,364 | | | | 17,198 | |
Xero Ltd. (a) | | Software & Services | | | 372 | | | | 24,475 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 62,798 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Norway – 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
DNB Bank ASA | | Banks | | | 2,536 | | | | 50,012 | |
Gjensidige Forsikring ASA | | Insurance | | | 524 | | | | 10,957 | |
Orkla ASA | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 2,162 | | | | 18,658 | |
Schibsted ASA, Class A | | Media & Entertainment | | | 433 | | | | 8,137 | |
Storebrand ASA | | Insurance | | | 936 | | | | 7,871 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 95,635 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Singapore – 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
DBS Group Holdings, Ltd. | | Banks | | | 5,157 | | | | 117,547 | |
STMicroelectronics NV | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 2,670 | | | | 100,817 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 218,364 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
South Africa – 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Clicks Group, Ltd. | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 540 | | | | 9,070 | |
FirstRand, Ltd. | | Diversified Financials | | | 10,652 | | | | 42,037 | |
Nedbank Group, Ltd. | | Banks | | | 1,156 | | | | 15,075 | |
Sanlam, Ltd. | | Insurance | | | 4,843 | | | | 15,868 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 82,050 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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COUNTRY/SECURITY | | INDUSTRY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Spain – 2.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Acciona SA | | Utilities | | | 68 | | | $ | 13,960 | |
Aena SME SA (a) | | Transportation | | | 201 | | | | 25,365 | |
Amadeus IT Group SA (a) | | Software & Services | | | 1,278 | | | | 74,345 | |
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA | | Banks | | | 17,564 | | | | 79,407 | |
Banco Santander SA | | Banks | | | 47,467 | | | | 118,477 | |
Bankinter SA | | Banks | | | 1,818 | | | | 8,930 | |
CaixaBank SA | | Banks | | | 12,454 | | | | 37,308 | |
EDP Renovaveis SA | | Utilities | | | 700 | | | | 18,164 | |
Grifols SA | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 1,320 | | | | 19,216 | |
Red Electrica Corp. SA | | Utilities | | | 1,139 | | | | 22,341 | |
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA (a) | | Capital Goods | | | 652 | | | | 11,968 | |
Telefonica SA | | Telecommunication Services | | | 14,474 | | | | 64,456 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 493,937 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Sweden – 2.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Assa Abloy AB, Class B | | Capital Goods | | | 2,756 | | | | 64,903 | |
Autoliv, Inc. | | Automobiles & Components | | | 282 | | | | 24,252 | |
Axfood AB | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 1,881 | | | | 59,483 | |
Castellum AB | | Real Estate | | | 595 | | | | 9,508 | |
Essity AB, Class B | | Household & Personal Products | | | 1,808 | | | | 45,874 | |
Fabege AB | | Real Estate | | | 753 | | | | 7,704 | |
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B | | Retailing | | | 2,047 | | | | 26,106 | |
Industrivarden AB, Class A | | Diversified Financials | | | 794 | | | | 20,650 | |
Investment AB Latour, Class B | | Capital Goods | | | 392 | | | | 9,722 | |
Kinnevik AB, Class B (a) | | Diversified Financials | | | 718 | | | | 12,891 | |
Nibe Industrier AB, Class B | | Capital Goods | | | 4,588 | | | | 46,071 | |
Sagax AB, Class B | | Real Estate | | | 544 | | | | 13,975 | |
Sandvik AB | | Capital Goods | | | 2,978 | | | | 54,696 | |
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, Class A | | Banks | | | 4,252 | | | | 45,915 | |
SKF AB, Class B | | Capital Goods | | | 1,103 | | | | 18,503 | |
SSAB AB, Class A | | Materials | | | 2,181 | | | | 10,520 | |
Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA, Class B | | Materials | | | 1,778 | | | | 25,909 | |
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A | | Banks | | | 4,319 | | | | 38,710 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 535,392 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Switzerland – 6.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
ABB, Ltd. | | Capital Goods | | | 4,756 | | | | 144,497 | |
Adecco Group AG (a) | | Commercial & Professional Services | | | 491 | | | | 17,286 | |
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 6 | | | | 66,314 | |
EMS-Chemie Holding AG | | Materials | | | 19 | | | | 15,079 | |
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COUNTRY/SECURITY | | INDUSTRY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Switzerland (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Geberit AG | | Capital Goods | | | 99 | | | | 52,111 | |
Kuehne + Nagel International AG | | Transportation | | | 144 | | | | 38,760 | |
Lonza Group AG | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 210 | | | | 127,554 | |
Novartis AG | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 6,377 | | | | 547,657 | |
Sika AG | | Materials | | | 434 | | | | 107,174 | |
Sonova Holding AG | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 143 | | | | 51,476 | |
Straumann Holding AG | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 290 | | | | 39,200 | |
Swatch Group AG | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 109 | | | | 29,001 | |
Swisscom AG | | Telecommunication Services | | | 72 | | | | 38,903 | |
Temenos AG | | Software & Services | | | 183 | | | | 14,517 | |
Zurich Insurance Group AG | | Insurance | | | 427 | | | | 186,290 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,475,819 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
United Kingdom – 11.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
3i Group PLC | | Diversified Financials | | | 2,739 | | | | 42,526 | |
Abrdn PLC | | Diversified Financials | | | 6,365 | | | | 12,895 | |
AstraZeneca PLC | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 4,233 | | | | 556,403 | |
Barratt Developments PLC | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 2,954 | | | | 18,100 | |
Berkeley Group Holdings PLC (a) | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 298 | | | | 15,432 | |
Bunzl PLC | | Capital Goods | | | 965 | | | | 36,190 | |
Burberry Group PLC | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 1,118 | | | | 24,559 | |
Compass Group PLC | | Consumer Services | | | 5,040 | | | | 118,032 | |
Dr. Martens PLC | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 1,555 | | | | 4,933 | |
Farfetch Ltd., Class A (a) | | Retailing | | | 900 | | | | 7,146 | |
Haleon PLC (a) | | Household & Personal Products | | | 3,453 | | | | 12,261 | |
Halma PLC | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 885 | | | | 24,906 | |
Hiscox, Ltd. | | Insurance | | | 993 | | | | 10,805 | |
Informa PLC (a) | | Media & Entertainment | | | 4,185 | | | | 30,414 | |
Intermediate Capital Group PLC | | Diversified Financials | | | 834 | | | | 15,535 | |
Intertek Group PLC | | Commercial & Professional Services | | | 454 | | | | 24,246 | |
J Sainsbury PLC | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 5,841 | | | | 15,745 | |
Johnson Matthey PLC | | Materials | | | 539 | | | | 14,081 | |
Just Eat Takeaway.com NV (a) | | Retailing | | | 560 | | | | 10,240 | |
Kingfisher PLC | | Retailing | | | 5,725 | | | | 18,100 | |
Land Securities Group PLC | | Real Estate | | | 2,085 | | | | 18,618 | |
Legal & General Group PLC | | Insurance | | | 16,911 | | | | 53,966 | |
Linde PLC | | Materials | | | 1,456 | | | | 439,712 | |
London Stock Exchange Group PLC | | Diversified Financials | | | 966 | | | | 94,205 | |
M&G PLC | | Diversified Financials | | | 7,401 | | | | 19,278 | |
Marks & Spencer Group PLC (a) | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 5,503 | | | | 9,533 | |
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DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
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COUNTRY/SECURITY | | INDUSTRY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
United Kingdom (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
National Grid PLC | | Utilities | | | 10,358 | | | $ | 142,520 | |
Next PLC | | Retailing | | | 343 | | | | 28,534 | |
Ocado Group PLC (a) | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 1,464 | | | | 15,039 | |
Pennon Group PLC | | Utilities | | | 760 | | | | 9,296 | |
Schroders PLC | | Diversified Financials | | | 414 | | | | 15,005 | |
Segro PLC | | Real Estate | | | 3,455 | | | | 46,187 | |
Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC | | Capital Goods | | | 208 | | | | 30,327 | |
SSE PLC | | Utilities | | | 3,040 | | | | 65,611 | |
Taylor Wimpey PLC | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 9,834 | | | | 15,295 | |
Unilever PLC | | Household & Personal Products | | | 7,122 | | | | 346,606 | |
Vodafone Group PLC | | Telecommunication Services | | | 79,525 | | | | 117,106 | |
Wise PLC, Class A (a) | | Software & Services | | | 1,277 | | | | 7,344 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,486,731 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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United States – 6.6% | | | | | | | | | | |
Alliant Energy Corp. | | Utilities | | | 700 | | | | 42,651 | |
Autodesk, Inc. (a) | | Software & Services | | | 123 | | | | 26,607 | |
Campbell Soup Co. | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 553 | | | | 27,291 | |
Clorox Co. (The) | | Household & Personal Products | | | 377 | | | | 53,474 | |
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | | Utilities | | | 951 | | | | 94,406 | |
Copart, Inc. (a) | | Commercial & Professional Services | | | 652 | | | | 83,521 | |
Enphase Energy, Inc. (a) | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 196 | | | | 55,699 | |
Eversource Energy | | Utilities | | | 999 | | | | 88,132 | |
Ferguson PLC | | Capital Goods | | | 608 | | | | 76,429 | |
General Mills, Inc. | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 1,681 | | | | 125,722 | |
GSK PLC | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 2,762 | | | | 57,987 | |
Kroger Co. (The) | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 1,900 | | | | 88,236 | |
McCormick & Co., Inc. | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 713 | | | | 62,281 | |
Nucor Corp. | | Materials | | | 702 | | | | 95,332 | |
Oatly Group AB ADR (a) | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 1,700 | | | | 6,324 | |
Pentair PLC | | Capital Goods | | | 506 | | | | 24,738 | |
QIAGEN N.V. (a) | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 600 | | | | 29,784 | |
Schneider Electric SE | | Capital Goods | | | 1,581 | | | | 218,145 | |
Signify NV | | Capital Goods | | | 362 | | | | 11,729 | |
Sinch AB (a) | | Software & Services | | | 2,011 | | | | 5,082 | |
Spotify Technology SA (a) | | Media & Entertainment | | | 357 | | | | 40,348 | |
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DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
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COUNTRY/SECURITY | | INDUSTRY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
United States (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Swiss Re AG | | Insurance | | | 817 | | | $ | 61,270 | |
Tesla, Inc. (a) | | Automobiles & Components | | | 34 | | | | 30,309 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 1,405,497 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Investments – 94.8% (Cost $22,307,532) (c) | | | | | | | 20,220,958 | |
| | |
Other Assets, less liabilities – 5.2% | | | | | 1,101,319 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | | | $21,322,277 | |
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(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) Security that may be sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At July 31, 2022, the aggregate value of these securities was $145,358, representing 0.7% of net assets.
(c) The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $22,433,052. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is $1,285,154 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is $3,497,248, resulting in net unrealized depreciation of $2,212,094.
As of the date of this report, certain foreign securities were fair valued by an independent pricing service under the direction of the Board of Trustees or its delegates in accordance with the Trust’s Valuation and Pricing Policies and Procedures.
Abbreviations
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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DOMINI SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FUND
Performance Commentary (Unaudited)
The Fund invests in a high-conviction global equity portfolio, seeking companies that provide solutions for a more sustainable future. Domini makes all security selections and investment decisions, using proprietary environmental, social, and financial research and analysis to construct and maintain a portfolio of fewer than 50 equity securities. The Fund may invest in companies of any size around the world, including developed markets across the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, as well as select emerging markets. Domini seeks solution-oriented companies that support the Fund’s sustainability themes: accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future; contribute to the development of sustainable communities; help ensure access to clean water; support sustainable food systems; promote societal health and well-being; broaden financial inclusion; and bridge the digital divide and expand access to economic opportunity.
SSGA Funds Management, Inc. (SSGA FM), an SEC-registered investment adviser, serves as Subadviser to the Fund, is responsible for purchasing and selling securities to implement Domini’s investment instructions and for managing the Fund’s short-term investments. SSGA FM is unaffiliated with the Domini Funds, other than with respect to the provision of submanagement services.
Portfolio Performance:
The Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund Investor shares returned -24.60% for the trailing twelve-month period ended July 31, 2022, underperforming the MSCI World Investable Market Index (net) (the “benchmark”)* return of -9.81%. Bear in mind, this Fund is a high-conviction portfolio of fewer than 50 names, constructed through bottom-up stock selection, and it is not managed or constrained to a benchmark.
* MSCI World Investable Market Index (net) returns reflect reinvestment of dividends net of withholding taxes but reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or other taxes.
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A confluence of events created an extremely challenging environment for equity investors over the last year. Supply-chain constraints and pent-up consumer demand emerging from the pandemic created global inflationary pressures that most major central banks initially believed to be largely transitory in nature. However, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine after months of posturing contributed to a global rise in food and energy prices, and inflation rapidly accelerated across most developed markets. As most major central banks around the world moved to rein in surging inflation by tightening monetary policy and raising interest rates, fears of a global economic slowdown and potential recession gripped investors and drove a sharp selloff in risk assets. As market liquidity dried up, equity valuation multiples contracted, particularly within more growth-oriented sectors and among smaller-capitalization stocks. Widening interest rate differentials and a move to safe-haven U.S. assets caused the U.S. dollar to strengthen against most currencies, creating additional headwinds to investing in internationally.
These conditions were particularly difficult for the Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund, as its thematic approach to investing in innovative sustainability solutions generally leads it to favor smaller and more growth-oriented stocks. While stock selection was primary driver of performance for the period, as we generally expect to be the case, the Fund’s sector allocations also detracted from benchmark-relative results over the trailing twelve months — in particular, its lack of exposure to the Energy sector, which the Domini Funds do not invest in due to our exclusionary standards on fossil fuels. Energy stocks easily outperformed the rest of the market over the twelve-month period, returning 52.4% for the benchmark, driven by higher prices and supply shortages exacerbated by the war in Ukraine. Several of the Fund’s investments in its “low-carbon transition” theme helped mitigate some of this impact, with top absolute contributors including solar microinverter company Enphase Energy (+49.9%), electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla (+29.7%), and Netherlands-based energy storage and charging solutions company Alfen (+14.8%).
Many of the most significant detractors from absolute returns were investments in the Fund’s “digital divide” theme, including video conferencing services provider Zoom Video Communications, online learning platform Chegg, and eSignature company DocuSign, which declined 72.5%, 79.0%, and 67.7%, respectively, over the periods they were held (the Fund sold its positions both DocuSign and Chegg before the end of the period). Many of these stocks had been strong performers earlier in the pandemic but saw their gains reversed as investor focus shifted to inflation and higher interest rates. Helping offset some of this impact, the top individual contributor to the Fund’s results was cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks, which returned 25.1% over the period.
There were also several large detractors in the Fund’s “health and well-being theme,” including telehealth services company Teladoc Health, cancer
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diagnostics company Exact Sciences, and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device manufacturer Dexcom, which declined 77.9%, 64.7%, and 36.3%, respectively, during the periods they were held (the Fund sold its positions both Teladoc Health and Exact Sciences before the end of the period). Seattle-based cancer therapy developer Seagen helped mitigate some of this impact, returning 17.3% for the period.
Other notable detractors for the period included AppHarvest, which develops high-tech indoor farms; Cerence, a software company that specializes in A.I.-based automotive assistant technology; and Samhällsbyggnadsbolaget (SBB), a Swedish real estate company focusing on affordable housing and community service properties. These stocks declined 70.7%, 70.5%, and 42.6%, respectively, over the periods they were held (the Fund sold its positions in each of these stocks before the end of the period). Other notable contributors included New York-based Amalgamated Bank, the country’s largest union-owned bank, which returned 53.0% for the period.
While this was a difficult year for the Fund, it did experience some relief late in the period, as better-than-expected corporate earnings and signs that inflation could be nearing a peak contributed to a strong summer rally, with beaten-down technology stocks taking the lead. We believe that the anomalous underperformance of growth-oriented equities experienced over the last twelve months is extremely unlikely to persist. As we continue to monitor macroeconomic conditions and central bank policy — and look for signs of a sustained market recovery — our focus remains on investing in quality companies delivering needed solutions. By focusing on society’s most important sustainability needs — from accelerating the low-carbon transition to broadening financial inclusion and bridging the digital divide — we are confident that we can continue to identify investments with strong long-term growth potential and help create sustainable value for our shareholders, our planet and our global community.
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The table and bar charts below provide information as July 31, 2022, about the ten largest holdings of the Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund and its portfolio holdings by industry sector and country:
TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
SECURITY DESCRIPTION | | % NET ASSETS | | | SECURITY DESCRIPTION | | % NET ASSETS | |
| | | |
Enphase Energy, Inc. | | | 5.8% | | | Muenchener Rueckversicherungs- Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen | | | 3.6% | |
| | | |
Tesla, Inc. | | | 4.9% | | | Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp. Class C | | | 3.4% | |
| | | |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | | | 4.4% | | | GSK PLC | | | 3.1% | |
| | | |
ASML Holding NV | | | 3.7% | | | Kurita Water Industries, Ltd. | | | 2.9% | |
| | | |
Hologic, Inc. | | | 3.6% | | | Levi Strauss & Co. Class A | | | 2.8% | |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS BY INDUSTRY SECTOR (% OF NET ASSETS) (Unaudited)
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PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS BY COUNTRY (% OF NET ASSETS) (Unaudited)
The holdings mentioned above are described in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments as of 7/31/2022, included herein. The composition of the Fund’s portfolio is subject to change.
The Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (“MSCI”) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (“S&P”) and is licensed for use by Domini Impact Investments. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification nor shall any such party have any liability therefrom.
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DOMINI SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FUND | | | | |
| | |
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS As of 7/31/2022 (Unaudited) | | Investor Shares | | MSCI IMI |
| | |
1 Year | | -24.60% | | -9.81% |
| | |
5 Year | | N/A | | N/A |
| | |
10 Year | | N/A | | N/A |
| | |
Since Inception (4/1/20) | | 18.50% | | 20.44% |
COMPARISON OF $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE DOMINI SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FUND INVESTOR SHARES (CAREX) AND MSCI IMI (Unaudited)
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Fund’s returns quoted above represent past performance after all expenses. The returns reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such waivers, Fund performance would be lower. Investment return, principal value, and yield will fluctuate. Your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Call 1-800-582-6757 or visit www.domini.com for performance information current to the most recent month-end, which may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. A 2.00% redemption fee applied on sales or exchanges of shares made less than 30 days after the settlement of purchase or acquisition through exchange, with certain exceptions. The redemption fee was waived by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and was no longer imposed by the Fund effective August 16, 2021. Quoted performance data does not reflect the deduction of this fee, which would reduce the performance quoted. See the prospectus for further information.
Per the prospectus dated November 30, 2021, the Fund’s Investor share annual operating expenses totaled 2.12%/1.40% (gross/net). The Fund’s adviser has contractually agreed to waive certain fees and/or reimburse certain ordinary operating expenses in order to limit Investor share expenses to 1.40% through November 30, 2022, absent an earlier modification approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees.
The table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total return is based on the Fund’s net asset values and assumes all dividends and capital gains were reinvested.
An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured. The Fund is subject to certain risks, including loss of principal, sustainable investing, portfolio management, information, market, recent events, and mid- to large-cap companies and small-cap companies risks. Investing internationally involves special risks, such as currency fluctuations, social and economic instability, differing securities regulations and accounting standards, limited public information, possible changes in taxation, and periods of illiquidity. You may lose money.
The MSCI World Investable Market Index (net) (MSCI IMI) is a market capitalization weighted index representing the performance of large-mid- and small-capitalization companies in developed markets. The MSCI IMI includes the reinvestment of dividends net of withholding tax, but does not reflect other fees, expenses or taxes. See the prospectus for more information. You cannot invest directly in an index.
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| |
DOMINI SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FUND | | |
| | |
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS As of 7/31/2022 (Unaudited) | | Institutional Shares | | MSCI IMI
|
| | |
1 Year | | -24.39% | | -9.81% |
| | |
5 Year | | N/A | | N/A |
| | |
10 Year | | N/A | | N/A |
| | |
Since Inception (4/1/20) | | 18.80% | | 20.44% |
COMPARISON OF $500,000 INVESTMENT IN THE DOMINI SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FUND INSTITUTIONAL SHARES (LIFEX) AND MSCI IMI (Unaudited)
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Fund’s returns quoted above represent past performance after all expenses. The returns reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such waivers, Fund performance would be lower. Investment return, principal value, and yield will fluctuate. Your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Call 1-800-762-6814 or visit www.domini.com for performance information current to the most recent month-end, which may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. A 2.00% redemption fee applied on sales or exchanges of shares made less than 30 days after the settlement of purchase or acquisition through exchange, with certain exceptions. The redemption fee was waived by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and was no longer imposed by the Fund effective August 16, 2021. Quoted performance data does not reflect the deduction of this fee, which would reduce the performance quoted. See the prospectus for further information.
Per the prospectus dated November 30, 2021, the Fund’s Institutional share annual operating expenses totaled 1.43%/1.15% (gross/net). The Fund’s adviser has contractually agreed to waive certain fees and/or reimburse certain ordinary operating expenses in order to limit Institutional share expenses to 1.15% through November 30, 2022, absent an earlier modification approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees.
The table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total return is based on the Fund’s net asset values and assumes all dividends and capital gains were reinvested.
An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured. The Fund is subject to certain risks, including loss of principal, sustainable investing, portfolio management, information, market, recent events, and mid- to large-cap companies and small-cap companies risks. Investing internationally involves special risks, such as currency fluctuations, social and economic instability, differing securities regulations and accounting standards, limited public information, possible changes in taxation, and periods of illiquidity. You may lose money.
The MSCI World Investable Market Index (net) (MSCI IMI) is a market capitalization weighted index representing the performance of large-mid- and small-capitalization companies in developed markets. The MSCI IMI includes the reinvestment of dividends net of withholding tax, but does not reflect other fees, expenses or taxes. See the prospectus for more information. You cannot invest directly in an index.
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DOMINI SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FUND
PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS
July 31, 2022
| | | | | | | | |
SECURITY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
| | | | | | | | |
Long Term Investments – 89.8% | | | | |
Common Stocks – 89.8% | | | | |
Communication Services – 2.5% | | | | |
New York Times Co. (The), Class A | | | 22,439 | | | $ | 716,926 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 716,926 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Consumer Discretionary – 10.4% | | | | | | |
Basic-Fit N.V. (a) | | | 11,124 | | | | 450,104 | |
Levi Strauss & Co., Class A | | | 42,081 | | | | 796,173 | |
MIPS AB | | | 6,170 | | | | 329,026 | |
Tesla, Inc. (a) | | | 1,592 | | | | 1,419,188 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,994,491 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Consumer Staples – 2.3% | | | | | | |
Haleon PLC (a) | | | 53,840 | | | | 191,182 | |
SunOpta, Inc. (a) | | | 53,093 | | | | 468,280 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 659,462 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Financials – 16.1% | | | | | | |
Amalgamated Financial Corp. | | | 21,663 | | | | 499,982 | |
Amundi SA | | | 6,332 | | | | 342,987 | |
East West Bancorp, Inc. | | | 10,270 | | | | 737,181 | �� |
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Class C | | | 8,788 | | | | 969,228 | |
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen | | | 4,548 | | | | 1,028,638 | |
Resona Holdings, Inc. | | | 127,579 | | | | 494,691 | |
Storebrand ASA | | | 66,277 | | | | 557,320 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,630,027 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Health Care – 16.7% | | | | | | |
Cochlear, Ltd. | | | 4,781 | | | | 719,697 | |
DexCom, Inc. (a) | | | 6,480 | | | | 531,878 | |
GSK PLC | | | 43,072 | | | | 904,283 | |
Hologic, Inc. (a) | | | 14,562 | | | | 1,039,436 | |
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (a) | | | 2,992 | | | | 625,298 | |
Organon & Co. | | | 10,016 | | | | 317,708 | |
Seagen, Inc. (a) | | | 3,681 | | | | 662,506 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,800,806 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Industrials – 11.0% | | | | | | |
Alfen Beheer BV (a) | | | 6,802 | | | | 792,189 | |
Arcadis N.V. | | | 7,687 | | | | 283,564 | |
Kurita Water Industries, Ltd. | | | 20,297 | | | | 821,389 | |
Nexans SA | | | 4,457 | | | | 427,066 | |
Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A | | | 1,800 | | | | 248,634 | |
Wolters Kluwer NV | | | 5,360 | | | | 580,741 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,153,583 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Information Technology – 23.5% | | | | | | |
ASML Holding NV ADR | | | 1,869 | | | | 1,073,628 | |
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DOMINI SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FUND
PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
| | | | | | | | |
SECURITY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Information Technology (Continued) | | | | | | |
Autodesk, Inc. (a) | | | 3,515 | | | $ | 760,365 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 1,308 | | | | 240,149 | |
Enphase Energy, Inc. (a) | | | 5,854 | | | | 1,663,590 | |
Halma PLC | | | 8,311 | | | | 233,889 | |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (a) | | | 2,553 | | | | 1,274,202 | |
STMicroelectronics NV | | | 20,152 | | | | 760,926 | |
Zoom Video Communications, Inc., Class A (a) | | | 7,300 | | | | 758,178 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,764,927 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Real Estate – 6.1% | | | | | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | 3,271 | | | | 542,266 | |
American Tower Corp. | | | 2,707 | | | | 733,137 | |
Kilroy Realty Corp. | | | 8,727 | | | | 472,829 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,748,232 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Utilities – 1.2% | | | | | | |
Encavis AG | | | 16,380 | | | | 357,598 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 357,598 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Investments – 89.8% (Cost $23,325,066) (b) | | | | | 25,826,052 | |
| | |
Other Assets, less liabilities – 10.2% | | | | | 2,926,870 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | $28,752,922 | |
| | | | | | | | |
(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $23,349,990. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is $4,884,567 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is $2,408,505, resulting in net unrealized appreciation of $2,476,062.
As of the date of this report, certain foreign securities were fair valued by an independent pricing service under the direction of the Board of Trustees or its delegates in accordance with the Trust’s Valuation and Pricing Policies and Procedures.
Abbreviations
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Security Description | | % Net Assets | | | Security Description | | % Net Assets | |
| | | |
United States | | | 55.3% | | | Australia | | | 2.5% | |
| | | |
Netherlands | | | 11.1% | | | Norway | | | 1.9% | |
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Germany | | | 4.8% | | | Canada | | | 1.6% | |
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Japan | | | 4.6% | | | United Kingdom | | | 1.5% | |
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France | | | 2.7% | | | Sweden | | | 1.1% | |
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Singapore | | | 2.7% | | | Total | | | 89.8% | |
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DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
Performance Commentary (Unaudited)
The Fund invests primarily in mid- to large-cap equities across Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and throughout the rest of the world. It is managed through a two-step process designed to capitalize on the strengths of Domini Impact Investments and Wellington Management Company, the Fund’s Subadviser.
Domini creates an approved list of companies based on its environmental and social analysis, and Wellington seeks to add value and manage risk through a systematic and disciplined portfolio construction process. Wellington is unaffiliated with the Domini Funds, other than with respect to the provision of submanagement services.
Portfolio Performance:
The Domini Impact International Equity Fund Investor shares returned -19.23% for the twelve-month period ending July 31, 2022, underperforming its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index (net) (the “benchmark”)*, which returned -14.32% during the period.
A confluence of events created an extremely challenging environment for equity investors over the last year. Supply-chain constraints and pent-up consumer demand emerging from the pandemic created global inflationary pressures that most major central banks initially believed to be largely transitory in nature. However, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine after months of posturing contributed to a global rise in food and energy prices, and inflation rapidly accelerated across most developed markets. As most major central banks around the world moved to rein in surging inflation by tightening monetary policy and raising interest rates, fears of a global economic slowdown and potential recession gripped investors and drove a sharp selloff in risk assets. As market liquidity dried up, equity valuation multiples contracted, particularly within more growth-oriented sectors and among smaller-capitalization stocks. Widening interest rate differentials and a move to safe-haven U.S. assets caused the U.S. dollar to strengthen against most currencies, creating additional headwinds to investing in internationally.
Wellington’s Quantitative Investment Group’s philosophy uses a systematic approach seeking sources of excess returns, stemming from common behavioral, market structure, and risk premia inefficiencies in the market and the belief that certain factors are strongly associated with stock outperformance.
* MSCI EAFE Index (net) returns reflect reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes but reflect no deduction for fees, expenses, or other taxes.
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Typically, the Fund’s sector exposures do not deviate significantly from the benchmark and are intentionally constrained in the investment process as the Fund seeks to derive its performance from selection of stocks rather than sector exposures. However, fossil fuel is an exception to this process. Due to Domini’s environmental and social standards, the Domini Funds exclude companies in the fossil fuel industry and related services. Over the trailing twelve-month period, the Fund’s overall sector positioning relative to the benchmark detracted from relative results. In particular, its lack of exposure to the Energy sector accounted for almost one-third of the Fund’s underperformance for the period. Energy was the only sector across the market to generate positive returns for the twelve-month period, returning 28.4% for the benchmark, driven by higher prices and supply shortages exacerbated by the war in Ukraine.
During the trailing twelve-month period, security selection was a significant driver of underperformance relative to the benchmark. Security selection within the Health Care, Industrials, and Consumer Staples sectors was the primary detractors. Within Health Care, an overweight position to Swiss dentistry company Straumann and underweight position to Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk were the primary detractors from benchmark-relative results. Not holding British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, which is held in the benchmark, also detracted from results. Partially offsetting these negative results was strong security selection within the Information Technology and Communication Services sectors.
From a regional perspective, weak security selection within the United Kingdom, developed Europe, and the developed Asia-Pacific region (excluding Japan) detracted from relative results, partially offset by positive selection within the developed Middle East region.
From a market capitalization standpoint, weak security selection within mid-cap ($2 billion to $10 billion) and mega-cap securities (over $50 billion) were the primary detractors from benchmark-relative results. An underweight allocation to mega-cap securities also detracted during the period.
In aggregate, Wellington’s Quantitative Equity (“QE”) model made a positive contribution to performance over the period. Both value and quality factors contributed to results, while momentum factors detracted. Within the value theme, positive performance from fair-value factors offset a negative impact from the model’s pure value theme. Within quality, both the earnings quality and management behavior themes were positive contributors. Within momentum, negative performance from long-term momentum offset positive performance short-term momentum.
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The table and bar charts below provide information as July 31, 2022, about the ten largest holdings of the Domini Impact International Equity Fund and its portfolio holdings by industry sector and country:
TEN LARGEST HOLDINGS (Unaudited)
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SECURITY DESCRIPTION | | % NET ASSETS | | | SECURITY DESCRIPTION | | % NET ASSETS | |
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Novartis AG | | | 3.6% | | | Ferguson PLC | | | 2.1% | |
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ASML Holding NV | | | 3.0% | | | DBS Group Holdings, Ltd. | | | 2.0% | |
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Vodafone Group PLC | | | 2.3% | | | BNP Paribas SA | | | 2.0% | |
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Kao Corp. | | | 2.3% | | | Sika AG | | | 1.8% | |
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Merck KGaA | | | 2.3% | | | Mitsubishi Estate Co, Ltd. | | | 1.8% | |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS BY INDUSTRY SECTOR (% OF NET ASSETS) (Unaudited)
The Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (“MSCI”) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (“S&P”) and is licensed for use by Domini Impact Investments. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification nor shall any such party have any liability therefrom.
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PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS BY COUNTRY (% OF NET ASSETS) (Unaudited)
The holdings mentioned above are described in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments as of 7/31/2022 included herein. The composition of the Fund’s portfolio is subject to change.
*Other countries include Belgium 0.9%, Brazil 0.8%, Thailand 0.8%, Norway 0.7%, India 0.5%, South Korea 0.5%, Hong Kong 0.3%, Israel 0.3%, Mexico 0.3%, Austria 0.2%, Hungary 0.2% and Turkey 0.1%.
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DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | | |
| | |
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS As of 7/31/2022 (Unaudited) | | Investor shares | | MSCI EAFE |
| | |
1 Year | | -19.23% | | -14.32% |
| | |
5 Year | | -0.83% | | 2.62% |
| | |
10 Year | | 5.32% | | 5.79% |
COMPARISON OF $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND INVESTOR SHARES (DOMIX) AND MSCI EAFE (Unaudited)
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Fund’s returns quoted above represent past performance after all expenses. The returns reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such waivers, Fund performance would be lower. Investment return, principal value, and yield will fluctuate. Your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Call 1-800-582-6757 or visit www.domini.com for performance information current to the most recent month-end, which may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. A 2.00% redemption fee applied on sales or exchanges of shares made less than 30 days after the settlement of purchase or acquisition through exchange, with certain exceptions. The redemption fee was waived by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and was no longer imposed by the Fund effective August 16, 2021. Quoted performance data does not reflect the deduction of this fee, which would reduce the performance quoted. See the prospectus for further information.
Per the prospectus dated November 30, 2021, the Fund’s Investor share annual operating expenses totaled 1.37% (gross and net).
The table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total return is based on the Fund’s net asset values and assumes all dividends and capital gains were reinvested.
An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured. The Fund is subject to certain risks, including loss of principal, foreign investing, emerging markets, geographic focus, country, currency, impact investing, portfolio management and style risks. Investing internationally involves special risks, such as currency fluctuations, social and economic instability, differing securities regulations and accounting standards, limited public information, possible changes in taxation, and periods of illiquidity. You may lose money.
The Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Australasia Far East Index (net) (MSCI EAFE) is an unmanaged index of common stocks. MSCI EAFE includes the reinvestment of dividends net of withholding tax, but does not reflect other fees, expenses or taxes. It is not available for direct investment.
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DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | | | | |
| | | |
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS As of 7/31/2022 (Unaudited) | | Class A shares (with 4.75% maximum Sales Charge) | | Class A shares (without Sales Charge) | | MSCI EAFE |
| | | |
1 Year | | -23.09% | | -19.26% | | -14.32% |
| | | |
5 Year | | -1.84% | | -0.88% | | 2.62% |
| | | |
10 Year | | 4.78% | | 5.30% | | 5.79% |
COMPARISON OF $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND CLASS A SHARES (DOMAX) (WITH 4.75% MAXIMUM SALES CHARGE) AND MSCI EAFE (Unaudited)
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Fund’s returns quoted above represent past performance after all expenses. The returns reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such waivers, Fund performance would be lower. Investment return, principal value, and yield will fluctuate. Your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Call 1-800-762-6814 or visit www.domini.com for performance information current to the most recent month-end, which may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. A 2.00% redemption fee applied on sales or exchanges of shares made less than 30 days after the settlement of purchase or acquisition through exchange, with certain exceptions. The redemption fee was waived by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and was no longer imposed by the Fund effective August 16, 2021. Quoted performance data does not reflect the deduction of this fee, which would reduce the performance quoted. See the prospectus for further information.
Per the prospectus dated November 30, 2021, the Fund’s Class A share annual operating expenses totaled 1.38% (gross and net). The Fund’s adviser has contractually agreed to waive certain fees and/or reimburse certain ordinary operating expenses in order to limit Class A share expenses to 1.40% through November 30, 2022, absent an earlier modification approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees.
The table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total return is based on the Fund’s net asset values and assumes all dividends and capital gains were reinvested.
An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured. The Fund is subject to certain risks, including loss of principal, foreign investing, emerging markets, geographic focus, country, currency, impact investing, portfolio management and style risks. Investing internationally involves special risks, such as currency fluctuations, social and economic instability, differing securities regulations and accounting standards, limited public information, possible changes in taxation, and periods of illiquidity. You may lose money.
The Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Australasia Far East Index (net) (MSCI EAFE) is an unmanaged index of common stocks. MSCI EAFE includes the reinvestment of dividends net of withholding tax, but does not reflect other fees, expenses or taxes. It is not available for direct investment.
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| |
DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | | |
| | |
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS As of 7/31/2022 (Unaudited) | | Institutional shares | | MSCI EAFE |
| | |
1 Year | | -18.88% | | -14.32% |
| | |
5 Year | | -0.42% | | 2.62% |
| | |
10 Year | | 5.32%1 | | 5.79% |
COMPARISON OF $500,000 INVESTMENT IN THE DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND INSTITUTIONAL SHARES (DOMOX) AND MSCI EAFE (Unaudited)
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Fund’s returns quoted above represent past performance after all expenses. The returns reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such waivers, Fund performance would be lower. Investment return, principal value, and yield will fluctuate. Your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Call 1-800-762-6814 or visit www.domini.com for performance information current to the most recent month-end, which may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. A 2.00% redemption fee applied on sales or exchanges of shares made less than 30 days after the settlement of purchase or acquisition through exchange, with certain exceptions. The redemption fee was waived by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and was no longer imposed by the Fund effective August 16, 2021. Quoted performance data does not reflect the deduction of this fee, which would reduce the performance quoted. See the prospectus for further information.
Per the prospectus dated November 30, 2021, the Fund’s Institutional share annual operating expenses totaled 0.91% (gross and net).
The table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total return is based on the Fund’s net asset values and assumes all dividends and capital gains were reinvested.
An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured. The Fund is subject to certain risks, including foreign investing, emerging markets, geographic focus, country, currency, impact investing, portfolio management and style risks. Investing internationally involves special risks, such as currency fluctuations, social and economic instability, differing securities regulations and accounting standards, limited public information, possible changes in taxation, and periods of illiquidity. You may lose money.
The Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Australasia Far East Index (net) (MSCI EAFE) is an unmanaged index of common stocks. MSCI EAFE includes the reinvestment of dividends net of withholding tax, but does not reflect other fees, expenses or taxes. It is not available for direct investment.
1 Institutional shares were not offered prior to November 30, 2012. All performance information for time periods beginning prior to November 30, 2012 is the performance of the Investor shares. Unless otherwise noted, this performance has not been adjusted to reflect the lower expenses of the Institutional shares.
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DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND | | |
| | |
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS As of 7/31/2022 (Unaudited) | | Class Y shares | | MSCI EAFE |
| | |
1 Year | | -19.01% | | -14.32% |
| | |
5 Year | | -0.83%1 | | 2.62% |
| | |
10 Year | | 5.32%1 | | 5.79% |
COMPARISON OF $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND CLASS Y SHARES (DOMYX) AND MSCI EAFE (Unaudited)
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Fund’s returns quoted above represent past performance after all expenses. The returns reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such waivers, Fund performance would be lower. Investment return, principal value, and yield will fluctuate. Your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Call 1-800-762-6814 or visit www.domini.com for performance information current to the most recent month-end, which may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. A 2.00% redemption fee applied on sales or exchanges of shares made less than 30 days after the settlement of purchase or acquisition through exchange, with certain exceptions. The redemption fee was waived by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and was no longer imposed by the Fund effective August 16, 2021. Quoted performance data does not reflect the deduction of this fee, which would reduce the performance quoted. See the prospectus for further information.
Per the prospectus dated November 30, 2021, the Fund’s Class Y share annual operating expenses totaled 0.98% (gross and net). The Fund’s adviser has contractually agreed to waive certain fees and/or reimburse certain ordinary operating expenses in order to limit Class Y share expenses to 1.12% through November 30, 2022, absent an earlier modification approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees.
The table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total return is based on the Fund’s net asset values and assumes all dividends and capital gains were reinvested.
An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured. The Fund is subject to certain risks, including foreign investing, emerging markets, geographic focus, country, currency, impact investing, portfolio management and style risks. Investing internationally involves special risks, such as currency fluctuations, social and economic instability, differing securities regulations and accounting standards, limited public information, possible changes in taxation, and periods of illiquidity. You may lose money.
The Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe Australasia Far East Index (net) (MSCI EAFE) is an unmanaged index of common stocks. MSCI EAFE includes the reinvestment of dividends net of withholding tax, but does not reflect other fees, expenses or taxes. It is not available for direct investment
1 Class Y Shares were not offered prior to July 23, 2018. All performance information for time periods beginning prior to July 23, 2018, is the performance of the Investor Shares. This performance has not been adjusted to reflect the lower expenses of the Class Y Shares.
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DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS
July 31, 2022
| | | | | | | | | | |
COUNTRY/SECURITY | | INDUSTRY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Long Term Investments – 98.8% | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks – 98.8% | | | | | | | | |
Australia – 6.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
Bank of Queensland, Ltd. | | Banks | | | 336,021 | | | $ | 1,777,341 | |
Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, Ltd. | | Banks | | | 305,470 | | | | 2,213,828 | |
BlueScope Steel, Ltd. | | Materials | | | 605,968 | | | | 7,108,761 | |
Charter Hall Group | | Real Estate | | | 113,810 | | | | 1,027,187 | |
Fortescue Metals Group, Ltd. | | Materials | | | 1,601,955 | | | | 20,588,295 | |
Goodman Group | | Real Estate | | | 636,499 | | | | 9,303,202 | |
Harvey Norman Holdings, Ltd. | | Retailing | | | 347,079 | | | | 1,011,520 | |
IDP Education, Ltd. | | Consumer Services | | | 358,591 | | | | 7,205,512 | |
IGO, Ltd. | | Materials | | | 1,272,986 | | | | 9,962,058 | |
JB Hi-Fi, Ltd. | | Retailing | | | 228,942 | | | | 6,770,335 | |
Mirvac Group | | Real Estate | | | 6,693 | | | | 10,127 | |
QBE Insurance Group, Ltd. | | Insurance | | | 146,039 | | | | 1,179,310 | |
SEEK, Ltd. | | Media & Entertainment | | | 88,208 | | | | 1,426,876 | |
Sonic Healthcare, Ltd. | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 182,199 | | | | 4,381,976 | |
Suncorp Group, Ltd. | | Insurance | | | 623,426 | | | | 4,917,033 | |
WiseTech Global, Ltd. | | Software & Services | | | 252,894 | | | | 8,944,606 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 87,827,967 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Austria – 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Verbund AG | | Utilities | | | 4,959 | | | | 543,568 | |
voestalpine AG | | Materials | | | 97,563 | | | | 2,191,631 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,735,199 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Belgium – 0.9% | | | | | | | | | | |
D’ieteren Group | | Retailing | | | 23,747 | | | | 3,888,350 | |
Elia Group SA | | Utilities | | | 34,881 | | | | 5,282,910 | |
Galapagos NV (a) | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 6,135 | | | | 310,150 | |
UCB SA | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 32,592 | | | | 2,540,718 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12,022,128 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil – 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Banco do Brasil SA | | Banks | | | 323,400 | | | | 2,237,897 | |
BB Seguridade Participacoes SA | | Insurance | | | 151,500 | | | | 844,929 | |
Cia Paranaense de Energia | | Utilities | | | 1,275,000 | | | | 1,714,537 | |
Itausa SA | | Banks | | | 3,413,570 | | | | 5,667,339 | |
Raia Drogasil SA | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 2,380 | | | | 9,606 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10,474,308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
China – 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
BYD Co., Ltd., Class H | | Automobiles & Components | | | 86,500 | | | | 3,164,686 | |
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DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
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COUNTRY/SECURITY | | INDUSTRY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
China (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
CSPC Pharmaceutical Group, Ltd. | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 2,262,000 | | | $ | 2,476,787 | |
Lenovo Group, Ltd. | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 5,558,000 | | | | 5,390,119 | |
Li Auto, Inc., Class A (a) | | Automobiles & Components | | | 92,300 | | | | 1,482,698 | |
SITC International Holdings Co. Ltd. | | Transportation | | | 3,140,000 | | | | 10,691,466 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 23,205,756 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Denmark – 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
ISS A/S (a) | | Commercial & Professional Services | | | 135,978 | | | | 2,370,485 | |
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 11,442 | | | | 1,329,362 | |
Pandora A/S | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 160,727 | | | | 11,910,839 | |
Vestas Wind Systems A/S | | Capital Goods | | | 290 | | | | 7,603 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15,618,289 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Finland – 1.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Kesko OYJ, Class B | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 305,386 | | | | 7,535,425 | |
Nokia Oyj | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 1,640,676 | | | | 8,525,525 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 16,060,950 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
France – 7.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
BNP Paribas SA | | Banks | | | 525,608 | | | | 24,775,238 | |
Capgemini SE | | Software & Services | | | 6,891 | | | | 1,311,281 | |
Carrefour SA | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 1,192,126 | | | | 20,268,555 | |
Eiffage SA | | Capital Goods | | | 32,845 | | | | 3,074,904 | |
Kering SA | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 18 | | | | 10,281 | |
L’Oreal SA | | Household & Personal Products | | | 7,398 | | | | 2,790,300 | |
Publicis Groupe SA (a) | | Media & Entertainment | | | 176,220 | | | | 9,355,586 | |
Rexel SA (a) | | Capital Goods | | | 323,879 | | | | 5,742,604 | |
Sanofi | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 219,953 | | | | 21,806,177 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 89,134,926 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Germany – 5.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
adidas AG | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 33 | | | | 5,695 | |
Deutsche Boerse AG | | Diversified Financials | | | 2,580 | | | | 448,534 | |
Deutsche Telekom AG | | Telecommunication Services | | | 304,221 | | | | 5,766,314 | |
Evonik Industries AG | | Materials | | | 132,736 | | | | 2,824,569 | |
GEA Group AG | | Capital Goods | | | 152,450 | | | | 5,677,228 | |
HUGO BOSS AG | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 240,749 | | | | 14,193,023 | |
Knorr-Bremse AG | | Capital Goods | | | 21,964 | | | | 1,305,445 | |
LEG Immobilien SE | | Real Estate | | | 20,465 | | | | 1,854,782 | |
Merck KGaA | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 151,052 | | | | 28,701,899 | |
Nemetschek SE | | Software & Services | | | 68,259 | | | | 4,558,974 | |
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PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
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COUNTRY/SECURITY | | INDUSTRY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Germany (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Scout24 SE | | Media & Entertainment | | | 20,440 | | | $ | 1,165,780 | |
Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG | | Telecommunication Services | | | 2,168,044 | | | | 5,750,490 | |
Wacker Chemie AG | | Materials | | | 8,668 | | | | 1,301,870 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 73,554,603 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Hong Kong – 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
AIA Group, Ltd. | | Insurance | | | 135,800 | | | | 1,364,334 | |
Cathay Pacific Airways, Ltd. (a) | | Transportation | | | 304,000 | | | | 314,460 | |
Swire Properties, Ltd. | | Real Estate | | | 1,031,600 | | | | 2,458,024 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 4,136,818 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Hungary – 0.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Richter Gedeon Nyrt | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 100,312 | | | | 2,051,146 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 2,051,146 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
India – 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
Adani Green Energy, Ltd. (a) | | Utilities | | | 204,372 | | | | 5,600,113 | |
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Ltd. | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 250 | | | | 12,938 | |
Infosys, Ltd. | | Software & Services | | | 54,311 | | | | 1,062,833 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6,675,884 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Ireland – 1.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
Bank of Ireland Group PLC | | Banks | | | 626,638 | | | | 3,580,803 | |
CRH PLC | | Materials | | | 318,402 | | | | 12,189,711 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 15,770,514 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Israel – 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd. (a) | | Software & Services | | | 10,959 | | | | 1,365,491 | |
Wix.com, Ltd. (a) | | Software & Services | | | 36,971 | | | | 2,193,490 | |
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| | | | | | | | | 3,558,981 | �� |
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Italy – 1.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Amplifon S.p.A. | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 176,973 | | | | 5,838,424 | |
Banco BPM SpA | | Banks | | | 3,929,668 | | | | 10,154,227 | |
Pirelli & C Spa | | Automobiles & Components | | | 639,964 | | | | 2,764,295 | |
Unipol Gruppo SpA | | Insurance | | | 521,545 | | | | 2,182,590 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 20,939,536 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Japan – 24.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Benesse Holdings, Inc. | | Consumer Services | | | 136,482 | | | | 2,454,162 | |
Brother Industries, Ltd. | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 77,275 | | | | 1,444,222 | |
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July 31, 2022
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COUNTRY/SECURITY | | INDUSTRY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Japan (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Central Japan Railway Co. | | Transportation | | | 80 | | | $ | 9,347 | |
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. | | Commercial & Professional Services | | | 400 | | | | 8,807 | |
Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. | | Insurance | | | 1,067,900 | | | | 18,534,293 | |
Eisai Co., Ltd. | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 150 | | | | 6,854 | |
Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. | | Retailing | | | 28,600 | | | | 17,281,005 | |
GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. | | Media & Entertainment | | | 132,314 | | | | 2,575,945 | |
Hachijuni Bank, Ltd. (The) | | Banks | | | 344,122 | | | | 1,278,236 | |
Hoya Corp. | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 140,569 | | | | 14,052,224 | |
Kao Corp. | | Household & Personal Products | | | 662,000 | | | | 28,728,657 | |
Kose Corp. | | Household & Personal Products | | | 99,187 | | | | 8,833,746 | |
Medipal Holdings Corp. | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 537,557 | | | | 8,092,134 | |
MISUMI Group, Inc. | | Capital Goods | | | 149,300 | | | | 3,705,993 | |
Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. | | Real Estate | | | 1,525,825 | | | | 22,610,087 | |
Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. | | Real Estate | | | 412,100 | | | | 9,189,519 | |
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. | | Insurance | | | 310 | | | | 10,031 | |
Nihon M&A Center Holdings, Inc. | | Commercial & Professional Services | | | 116,900 | | | | 1,560,849 | |
Nikon Corp. | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 585,900 | | | | 6,732,399 | |
Nintendo Co., Ltd. | | Media & Entertainment | | | 50,377 | | | | 22,476,671 | |
Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 139,975 | | | | 2,780,629 | |
Nomura Real Estate Holdings, Inc. | | Real Estate | | | 430 | | | | 10,408 | |
NTN Corp. (a) | | Capital Goods | | | 5,300 | | | | 9,816 | |
Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 203,500 | | | | 5,709,351 | |
Oracle Corp. Japan (a) | | Software & Services | | | 45,300 | | | | 2,818,938 | |
ORIX Corp. | | Diversified Financials | | | 630 | | | | 11,203 | |
Otsuka Corp. | | Software & Services | | | 205,100 | | | | 6,381,826 | |
Persol Holdings Co., Ltd. | | Commercial & Professional Services | | | 116,400 | | | | 2,404,278 | |
Pola Orbis Holdings, Inc. | | Household & Personal Products | | | 497,400 | | | | 6,083,215 | |
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. | | Commercial & Professional Services | | | 515,700 | | | | 19,230,010 | |
Ricoh Co., Ltd. | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 1,237,200 | | | | 9,928,537 | |
Seiko Epson Corp. | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 123,900 | | | | 1,857,131 | |
Seino Holdings Co., Ltd. | | Transportation | | | 216,020 | | | | 1,787,758 | |
Shimamura Co., Ltd. | | Retailing | | | 49,019 | | | | 4,690,051 | |
Shiseido Co., Ltd. | | Household & Personal Products | | | 276,400 | | | | 11,343,701 | |
Sony Group Corp. | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 170 | | | | 14,388 | |
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd. | | Real Estate | | | 219,200 | | | | 6,039,197 | |
Sundrug Co., Ltd. | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 265 | | | | 6,202 | |
Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd. | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 67,600 | | | | 2,685,645 | |
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July 31, 2022
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COUNTRY/SECURITY | | INDUSTRY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Japan (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Toho Gas Co., Ltd. | | Utilities | | | 64,649 | | | $ | 1,552,855 | |
Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. | | Insurance | | | 57,800 | | | | 3,376,012 | |
TOPPAN, Inc. | | Commercial & Professional Services | | | 540 | | | | 9,168 | |
Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd. | | Materials | | | 125,627 | | | | 1,443,422 | |
Trend Micro, Inc. | | Software & Services | | | 279,400 | | | | 16,200,662 | |
USS Co., Ltd. | | Retailing | | | 345,900 | | | | 6,772,193 | |
Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. | | Transportation | | | 565,300 | | | | 9,869,980 | |
Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd. | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 267,500 | | | | 3,222,423 | |
ZOZO, Inc. | | Retailing | | | 462,700 | | | | 9,972,663 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 305,796,843 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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Mexico – 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
America Movil SAB de CV, Class L ADR | | Telecommunication Services | | | 60,409 | | | | 1,143,542 | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV ADR | | Transportation | | | 10,829 | | | | 2,033,795 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,177,337 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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Netherlands – 6.2% | | | | | | | | | | |
ABN AMRO Bank NV GDR | | Banks | | | 501,422 | | | | 5,101,440 | |
Aegon NV | | Insurance | | | 2,629,099 | | | | 11,520,424 | |
Argenx SE (a) | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 3,022 | | | | 1,100,669 | |
ASML Holding NV | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 67,224 | | | | 38,546,793 | |
ASR Nederland NV | | Insurance | | | 29,996 | | | | 1,250,811 | |
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 779,467 | | | | 21,415,121 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 78,935,258 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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Norway – 0.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
Norsk Hydro ASA | | Materials | | | 1,019,623 | | | | 6,906,466 | |
Orkla ASA | | Food, Beverage & Tobacco | | | 1,040 | | | | 8,975 | |
Storebrand ASA | | Insurance | | | 242,829 | | | | 2,041,938 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,957,379 | |
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Singapore – 3.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust | | Real Estate | | | 4,064,500 | | | | 6,413,807 | |
Capitaland Investment, Ltd. | | Real Estate | | | 897,100 | | | | 2,549,775 | |
DBS Group Holdings, Ltd. | | Banks | | | 1,099,456 | | | | 25,060,556 | |
Singapore Exchange, Ltd. | | Diversified Financials | | | 214,700 | | | | 1,537,427 | |
STMicroelectronics NV, Class Y | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 113,290 | | | | 4,298,223 | |
United Overseas Bank, Ltd. | | Banks | | | 73,200 | | | | 1,458,853 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 41,318,641 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
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COUNTRY/SECURITY | | INDUSTRY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
South Africa – 1.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings, Ltd. | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 234,557 | | | $ | 2,050,849 | |
Foschini Group, Ltd. (The) | | Retailing | | | 237,755 | | | | 1,731,706 | |
Nedbank Group, Ltd. | | Banks | | | 428,519 | | | | 5,588,245 | |
Shoprite Holdings, Ltd. | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 241,095 | | | | 3,254,300 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 12,625,100 | |
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South Korea – 0.5% | | | | | | | | | | |
LG Innotek Co., Ltd. | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 22,899 | | | | 6,420,412 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 6,420,412 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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Spain – 2.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
Acciona SA | | Utilities | | | 13,494 | | | | 2,770,146 | |
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA | | Banks | | | 378,775 | | | | 1,712,452 | |
Banco de Sabadell SA | | Banks | | | 15,332,367 | | | | 9,793,696 | |
Banco Santander SA | | Banks | | | 4,124,983 | | | | 10,295,938 | |
CaixaBank SA | | Banks | | | 282,022 | | | | 842,274 | |
Red Electrica Corp. SA | | Utilities | | | 256,546 | | | | 5,031,949 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 30,446,455 | |
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Sweden – 2.0% | | | | | | | | | | |
Alfa Laval AB | | Capital Goods | | | 48,661 | | | | 1,450,349 | |
Essity AB, Class B | | Household & Personal Products | | | 318 | | | | 8,069 | |
Getinge AB, Class B | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 361,963 | | | | 8,141,628 | |
H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B | | Retailing | | | 565,483 | | | | 7,211,711 | |
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (a) | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 156,425 | | | | 3,424,144 | |
Trelleborg AB, Class B | | Capital Goods | | | 223,935 | | | | 5,484,421 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 25,720,322 | |
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Switzerland – 11.7% | | | | | | | | | | |
ABB, Ltd. | | Capital Goods | | | 530,620 | | | | 16,121,320 | |
Baloise Holding AG | | Insurance | | | 2,350 | | | | 373,325 | |
Logitech International SA | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 88,980 | | | | 5,003,316 | |
Lonza Group AG | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 19,858 | | | | 12,061,756 | |
Novartis AG | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 532,936 | | | | 45,768,547 | |
Sika AG | | Materials | | | 92,377 | | | | 22,812,016 | |
Sonova Holding AG | | Health Care Equipment & Services | | | 19,435 | | | | 6,996,090 | |
Swatch Group AG | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 27,311 | | | | 7,266,449 | |
Swiss Life Holding AG | | Insurance | | | 25,656 | | | | 13,583,065 | |
Swisscom AG | | Telecommunication Services | | | 16,178 | | | | 8,741,380 | |
VAT Group AG (a) | | Capital Goods | | | 32,842 | | | | 9,557,128 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 148,284,392 | |
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PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
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COUNTRY/SECURITY | | INDUSTRY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Taiwan – 1.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
Asustek Computer, Inc. | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 130,000 | | | $ | 1,226,372 | |
China Development Financial Holding Corp. | | Insurance | | | 7,741,000 | | | | 3,351,008 | |
E Ink Holdings, Inc. | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 216,000 | | | | 1,421,017 | |
Taishin Financial Holding Co., Ltd. | | Banks | | | 8,513,000 | | | | 4,481,258 | |
Unimicron Technology Corp. | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 574,000 | | | | 3,062,116 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 13,541,771 | |
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Thailand – 0.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy Absolute PCL NVDR | | Utilities | | | 1,479,500 | | | | 3,286,938 | |
Kasikornbank PCL | | Banks | | | 1,506,000 | | | | 5,915,091 | |
TMBThanachart Bank PCL | | Banks | | | 37,036,400 | | | | 1,207,380 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 10,409,409 | |
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Turkey – 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
BIM Birlesik Magazalar AS | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 131,023 | | | | 673,525 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 673,525 | |
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United Kingdom – 10.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
3i Group PLC | | Diversified Financials | | | 193,197 | | | | 2,999,629 | |
Ashtead Group PLC | | Capital Goods | | | 108,811 | | | | 6,120,415 | |
Auto Trader Group PLC | | Media & Entertainment | | | 629,946 | | | | 4,852,990 | |
Berkeley Group Holdings PLC (a) | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 39,216 | | | | 2,030,807 | |
Burberry Group PLC | | Consumer Durables & Apparel | | | 37,090 | | | | 810,622 | |
CNH Industrial NV | | Capital Goods | | | 1,006,500 | | | | 12,935,946 | |
Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 52,469 | | | | 2,359,500 | |
Experian PLC | | Commercial & Professional Services | | | 87,113 | | | | 3,047,770 | |
Haleon PLC (a) | | Household & Personal Products | | | 681,416 | | | | 2,419,650 | |
Halma PLC | | Technology Hardware & Equipment | | | 141,880 | | | | 3,992,797 | |
Inchcape PLC | | Retailing | | | 380,831 | | | | 3,894,993 | |
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC | | Consumer Services | | | 141,391 | | | | 8,374,773 | |
J Sainsbury PLC | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 3,150,812 | | | | 8,493,259 | |
Kingfisher PLC | | Retailing | | | 315,400 | | | | 997,148 | |
Man Group PLC/Jersey | | Diversified Financials | | | 540,045 | | | | 1,795,263 | |
Marks & Spencer Group PLC (a) | | Food & Staples Retailing | | | 2,009,401 | | | | 3,481,081 | |
RELX PLC | | Commercial & Professional Services | | | 52,276 | | | | 1,543,292 | |
Rentokil Initial PLC | | Commercial & Professional Services | | | 1,335,878 | | | | 8,814,231 | |
Rightmove PLC | | Media & Entertainment | | | 750,017 | | | | 5,859,132 | |
Sage Group PLC (The) | | Software & Services | | | 409,127 | | | | 3,523,298 | |
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PORTFOLIOOF INVESTMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
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COUNTRY/SECURITY | | INDUSTRY | | SHARES | | | VALUE | |
United Kingdom (Continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
Segro PLC | | Real Estate | | | 932,385 | | | $ | 12,464,214 | |
Travis Perkins PLC | | Capital Goods | | | 137,500 | | | | 1,763,459 | |
Unilever PLC | | Household & Personal Products | | | 237 | | | | 11,534 | |
Vodafone Group PLC | | Telecommunication Services | | | 19,601,055 | | | | 28,863,899 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 131,449,702 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
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United States – 4.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
CyberArk Software, Ltd. (a) | | Software & Services | | | 9,700 | | | | 1,262,261 | |
Ferguson PLC | | Capital Goods | | | 208,336 | | | | 26,189,037 | |
GSK PLC | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 726,844 | | | | 15,259,860 | |
Parade Technologies, Ltd. | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | | 28,000 | | | | 1,054,434 | |
QIAGEN N.V. (a) | | Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences | | | 172,588 | | | | 8,567,268 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 52,332,860 | |
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| | |
Total Investments – 98.8% (Cost $ 1,319,495,117) (b) | | | | | 1,253,856,411 | |
| | |
Other Assets, less liabilities – 1.2% | | | | | 15,560,627 | |
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Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | $1,269,417,038 | |
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(a) Non-income producing security.
(b) The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $1,324,675,399. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is $59,011,967 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is $129,830,955, resulting in net unrealized depreciation of $70,818,988.
As of the date of this report, certain foreign securities were fair valued by an independent pricing service under the direction of the Board of Trustees or its delegates in accordance with the Trust’s Valuation and Pricing Policies and Procedures.
Abbreviations
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Performance Commentary (Unaudited)
The Fund invests primarily in investment-grade fixed-income securities, including government, corporate, mortgage- and asset-backed securities, and U.S. dollar-denominated bonds issued by non-U.S. entities. It is managed through a two-step process designed to capitalize on the strengths of Domini Impact Investments and Wellington Management Company, the Fund’s Subadviser.
Domini sets environmental and social guidelines and objectives for each asset class, and develops an approved list of issuers and securities, and Wellington utilizes proprietary analytical tools to manage the portfolio. Wellington is unaffiliated with the Domini Funds, other than with respect to the provision of submanagement services
Portfolio Performance:
The Domini Impact Bond Fund Investor shares returned -10.53% during the trailing twelve-month period ended July 31, 2022, underperforming its benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index (the “benchmark”), which returned -9.12% during the period.
Global sovereign yields moved sharply higher over the trailing twelve months, as most major central banks supercharged their interest-rate hiking cycles in response to high inflation. Most fixed-income spread sectors underperformed government bonds amid increasing concerns that tighter financial conditions resulting from less accommodative policy could tip the global economy into recession.
Throughout the period, the Fund maintained a modest underweight to investment-grade corporate bonds in favor of high-yield credit, U.S. bank loans, taxable municipal bonds, and securitized sectors. Within credit, the Fund’s overweight to taxable municipals detracted the most from relative results amid continued market volatility and rising rates. Its out-of-benchmark allocation to high-yield credit also detracted from relative results, while bank loans held up better given their floating-rate nature and were a modest positive contributor to performance. Within investment-grade corporates, the Fund maintained its largest underweight to Industrials, which had a positive impact on relative performance over the period. Underweight positioning within Financials and Utilities also contributed positively to results.
The Fund’s positioning within securitized sectors detracted from relative results. Within structured finance, an allocation to commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) detracted the most from performance, as credit spreads widened over most of the period. An overweight allocation and security selection within pass-through mortgage-backed securities (pass-through MBS) also detracted from performance given the increase in interest-rate volatility, as well as expectations that the Federal Reserve will reduce the asset-backed securities it holds.
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The Fund’s modest allocation to emerging market corporate debt had a negative impact on relative performance, as the sector remained under pressure from rising inflation, increasing interest rates, and a strong U.S. dollar.
During the period, the Fund used derivatives to help with the implementation of the overall investment strategy. This included credit default swap indices, interest rate swaps, total return swaps, and currency forwards. The Fund’s positioning in below-investment-grade credit default swaps (used to manage risk exposures) detracted from relative performance. The Fund was positioned with a shorter duration posture relative to the benchmark for most of the period. In aggregate, duration and yield-curve positioning detracted from relative results.
At the end of the period, the Fund continued to lean shorter in duration relative to the benchmark. The Fund was positioned with underweights to government bonds and investment-grade corporate bonds in favor of taxable municipal issuers with solid fundamentals, as well as high-quality securitized sectors, including CMBS and U.S. government agency MBS, with a focus on relative value opportunities. The Fund maintained its out-of-benchmark allocation to high-yield credit — as the Subadviser expects default rates to remain low — as well as its allocation to bank loans, which the Subadviser believes will benefit from rising interest rates. The Fund also maintained select exposure to emerging market corporate debt, where the Subadviser sees attractive valuations and improving fundamentals.
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The bar chart below provides information as July 31, 2022, about the percentage of the Domini Impact Bond Fund’s portfolio holdings invested in various types of debt obligations:
PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION (% OF NET ASSETS) (Unaudited)
During periods of rising interest rates, the Fund can lose value. Some of the Fund’s community development investments may be unrated and may carry greater credit risks than the Fund’s other holdings. The Fund currently holds a large percentage of its portfolio in mortgage-backed securities. During periods of rising interest rates, the Fund can lose value.
Investments in derivatives can be volatile. Potential risks include currency risk, leverage risk (the risk that small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment), liquidity risk, index risk, pricing risk, and counterparty risk (the risk that the counterparty may be unwilling or unable to honor its obligations).
The reduction or withdrawal of historical financial market support activities by the U.S. Government and Federal Reserve, or other governments/central banks could negatively impact financial markets generally, and increase market, liquidity and interest rate risks which could adversely affect the Fund’s returns.
The Global Industry Classification Standard (“GICS”) was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. (“MSCI”) and Standard & Poor’s, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (“S&P”) and is licensed for use by Domini Impact Investments. Neither MSCI, S&P nor any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification nor shall any such party have any liability therefrom.
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DOMINI IMPACT BOND FUND | | | | |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS As of 7/31/2022 (Unaudited) | | Investor shares | | BUSA |
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1 Year | | -10.53% | | -9.12% |
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5 Year | | 1.45% | | 1.28% |
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10 Year | | 1.49% | | 1.65% |
COMPARISON OF $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE DOMINI IMPACT BOND FUND INVESTOR SHARES (DSBFX) AND BUSA (Unaudited)
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Fund’s returns quoted above represent past performance after all expenses. The returns reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such waivers, Fund performance would be lower. Investment return, principal value, and yield will fluctuate. Your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Call 1-800-582-6757 or visit www.domini.com for performance information current to the most recent month-end, which may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. A 2.00% redemption fee applied on sales or exchanges of shares made less than 30 days after the settlement of purchase or acquisition through exchange, with certain exceptions. The redemption fee was waived by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and was no longer imposed by the Fund effective August 16, 2021. Quoted performance data does not reflect the deduction of this fee, which would reduce the performance quoted. See the prospectus for further information.
Per the prospectus dated November 30, 2021, the Fund’s annual operating expenses totaled 1.10%/ 0.87% (gross/net). The Fund’s adviser has contractually agreed to waive certain fees and/or reimburse certain ordinary operating expenses in order to limit Investor share expenses to 0.87% through November 30, 2022, absent an earlier modification approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
The table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total return is based on the Fund’s net asset values and assumes all dividends and capital gains were reinvested.
An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured. The Fund is subject to certain risks, including loss of principal, impact investing, portfolio management, style risk, information, market, recent events, interest rate and credit risks. You may lose money.
TBA (To Be Announced) securities involve the risk that the security the Fund buys will lose value prior to its delivery. There also is the risk that the security will not be issued or that the other party to the transaction will not meet its obligation, which can adversely affect the Fund’s returns.
The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index (BUSA) is an index representing securities that are U.S. domestic, taxable, and dollar denominated and covering the U.S. investment grade fixed rate bond market, with index components for government and corporate securities and asset-backed securities. You cannot invest directly in an index.
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS As of 7/31/2022 (Unaudited) | | Institutional shares | | BUSA |
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1 Year | | -10.34% | | -9.12% |
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5 Year | | 1.75% | | 1.28% |
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10 Year | | 1.76% | | 1.65% |
COMPARISON OF $500,000 INVESTMENT IN THE DOMINI IMPACT BOND FUND INSTITUTIONAL SHARES (DSBIX) AND BUSA (Unaudited)
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Fund’s returns quoted above represent past performance after all expenses. The returns reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such waivers, Fund performance would be lower. Investment return, principal value, and yield will fluctuate. Your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Call 1-800-762-6814 or visit www.domini.com for performance information current to the most recent month-end, which may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. A 2.00% redemption fee applied on sales or exchanges of shares made less than 30 days after the settlement of purchase or acquisition through exchange, with certain exceptions. The redemption fee was waived by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and was no longer imposed by the Fund effective August 16, 2021. Quoted performance data does not reflect the deduction of this fee, which would reduce the performance quoted. See the prospectus for further information.
Per the prospectus dated November 30, 2021, the Fund’s annual operating expenses totaled 0.73% /0.57% (gross/net). The Fund’s adviser has contractually agreed to waive certain fees and/or reimburse certain ordinary operating expenses in order to limit Institutional share expenses to 0.57% through November 30, 2022, absent an earlier modification approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
The table and graph do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total return is based on the Fund’s net asset values and assumes all dividends and capital gains were reinvested.
An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured. The Fund is subject to certain risks, including loss of principal, impact investing, portfolio management, style risk, information, market, recent events, interest rate and credit risks. You may lose money.
TBA (To Be Announced) securities involve the risk that the security the Fund buys will lose value prior to its delivery. There also is the risk that the security will not be issued or that the other party to the transaction will not meet its obligation, which can adversely affect the Fund’s returns.
The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index (BUSA) is an index representing securities that are U.S. domestic, taxable, and dollar denominated and covering the U.S. investment grade fixed rate bond market, with index components for government and corporate securities and asset-backed securities. You cannot invest directly in an index.
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS As of 7/31/2022 (Unaudited) | | Class Y shares | | BUSA |
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1 Year | | -10.32% | | -9.12% |
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5 Year | | 1.45%1 | | 1.28% |
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10 Year | | 1.49%1 | | 1.65% |
COMPARISON OF $10,000 INVESTMENT IN THE DOMINI IMPACT BOND FUND CLASS Y SHARES (DSBYX) AND BUSA (Unaudited)
Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Fund’s returns quoted above represent past performance after all expenses. The returns reflect any applicable expense waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such waivers, Fund performance would be lower. Investment return, principal value, and yield will fluctuate. Your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Call 1-800-762-6814 or visit www.domini.com for performance information current to the most recent month-end, which may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. A 2.00% redemption fee applied on sales or exchanges of shares made less than 30 days after the settlement of purchase or acquisition through exchange, with certain exceptions. The redemption fee was waived by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and was no longer imposed by the Fund effective August 16, 2021. Quoted performance data does not reflect the deduction of this fee, which would reduce the performance quoted. See the prospectus for further information.
Per the prospectus dated November 30, 2021, the Fund’s annual operating expenses totaled 1.03%/0.65% (gross/net). The Fund’s adviser has contractually agreed to waive certain fees and/or reimburse certain ordinary operating expenses in order to limit Class Y share expenses to 0.65% through November 30, 2022, absent an earlier modification approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
The table and table do not reflect the deduction of fees and taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Total return is based on the Fund’s net asset values and assumes all dividends and capital gains were reinvested.
An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured. The Fund is subject to certain risks, including loss of principal, impact investing, portfolio management, style risk, information, market, recent events, interest rate and credit risks. You may lose money.
TBA (To Be Announced) securities involve the risk that the security the Fund buys will lose value prior to its delivery. There also is the risk that the security will not be issued or that the other party to the transaction will not meet its obligation, which can adversely affect the Fund’s returns.
The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index (BUSA) is an index representing securities that are U.S. domestic, taxable, and dollar denominated and covering the U.S. investment grade fixed rate bond market, with index components for government and corporate securities and asset-backed securities. You cannot invest directly in an index.
1 Class Y shares were not offered prior to June 1, 2021. All performance information for time periods beginning prior to June 1, 2021, is the performance of the Investor shares. This performance has not been adjusted to reflect the lower expenses of the Class Y shares.
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Security | | Principal Amount* | | | Value | |
Long Term Investments – 112.4% | | | | | | |
Mortgage Backed Securities – 53.3% | | | | | | |
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations – 5.4% | | | | | | | | |
CHNGE Mortgage Trust, Series 2, Class A1, 3.757%, 3/25/67 (a)(b) | | | 677,415 | | | $ | 646,793 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series 3768, Class CB, 3.500%, 12/15/25 | | | 81,655 | | | | 81,979 | |
Series 3800, Class CB, 3.500%, 2/15/26 | | | 143,392 | | | | 143,918 | |
Series 3806, Class L, 3.500%, 2/15/26 | | | 484,650 | | | | 486,600 | |
Series 3877, Class LM, 3.500%, 6/15/26 | | | 300,866 | | | | 302,044 | |
Series 4961, Class JB, 2.500%, 12/15/42 | | | 201,204 | | | | 193,546 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association | | | | | | | | |
Series 2012-17, Class BC, 3.500%, 3/25/27 | | | 368,000 | | | | 366,554 | |
Series 2019-6, Class GJ, 3.000%, 2/25/49 | | | 79,015 | | | | 78,572 | |
Series 2020-1, Class AC, 3.500%, 8/25/58 | | | 264,636 | | | | 267,593 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association Connecticut Avenue Securities | | | | | | | | |
Series 2016-C07, Class 2M2, 6.609%, (1 Month USD-LIBOR + 4.35%), 5/25/29 (b) | | | 104,565 | | | | 108,207 | |
Series 2017-C01, Class 1M2, 5.809%, (1 Month USD-LIBOR + 3.55%), 7/25/29 (b) | | | 61,790 | | | | 63,119 | |
Freddie Mac Multiclass Certificates | | | | | | | | |
Series 2021-ML12, Class XUS, 1.219%, 7/25/41 (b) | | | 1,198,208 | | | | 135,086 | |
Series 2021-P011, Class X1, 1.838%, 9/25/45 (b) | | | 2,304,430 | | | | 323,713 | |
Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates | | | | | | | | |
Series K103, Class X1, 0.639%, 11/25/29 (b) | | | 8,912,035 | | | | 350,331 | |
Series K111, Class X1, 1.571%, 5/25/30 (b) | | | 1,448,991 | | | | 141,985 | |
Series K112, Class X1, 1.432%, 5/25/30 (b) | | | 1,501,511 | | | | 135,657 | |
Series K113, Class X1, 1.387%, 6/25/30 (b) | | | 2,549,350 | | | | 222,013 | |
Series K114, Class X1, 1.117%, 6/25/30 (b) | | | 2,347,102 | | | | 166,267 | |
Series K119, Class X1, 0.931%, 9/25/30 (b) | | | 4,965,301 | | | | 299,772 | |
Series K121, Class X1, 1.024%, 10/25/30 (b) | | | 659,326 | | | | 43,269 | |
Series K122, Class X1, 0.882%, 11/25/30 (b) | | | 364,137 | | | | 21,038 | |
Series K124, Class X1, 0.721%, 12/25/30 (b) | | | 1,466,308 | | | | 71,113 | |
Series K740, Class X1, 0.757%, 9/25/27 (b) | | | 1,294,568 | | | | 42,078 | |
Series KG03, Class X1, 1.381%, 6/25/30 (b) | | | 3,208,337 | | | | 274,532 | |
Series KG04, Class X1, 0.852%, 11/25/30 (b) | | | 2,416,803 | | | | 135,016 | |
Series KG05, Class X1, 0.312%, 1/25/31 (b) | | | 2,465,000 | | | | 55,802 | |
Series KG06, Class X1, 0.532%, 10/25/31 (b) | | | 2,298,166 | | | | 89,556 | |
Series KSG1, Class X1, 1.155%, 9/25/30 (b) | | | 4,062,321 | | | | 298,017 | |
Series Q014, Class X, 2.796%, 10/25/55 (b) | | | 2,131,547 | | | | 438,340 | |
FREMF Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2017-K64, Class B, 3.995%, 5/25/50 (a)(b) | | | 70,000 | | | | 69,150 | |
Series 2017-K65, Class B, 4.075%, 7/25/50 (a)(b) | | | 155,000 | | | | 153,622 | |
Series 2017-K66, Class B, 4.037%, 7/25/27 (a)(b) | | | 136,000 | | | | 134,799 | |
Series 2017-K67, Class B, 3.945%, 9/25/49 (a)(b) | | | 85,000 | | | | 83,742 | |
Series 2017-K67, Class C, 3.945%, 9/25/49 (a)(b) | | | 100,000 | | | | 96,380 | |
Series 2017-K68, Class B, 3.843%, 10/25/49 (a)(b) | | | 90,000 | | | | 88,264 | |
Series 2017-K69, Class C, 3.727%, 10/25/49 (a)(b) | | | 40,000 | | | | 38,059 | |
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Security | | Principal Amount* | | | Value | |
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series 2017-K71, Class B, 3.753%, 11/25/50 (a)(b) | | | 220,000 | | | $ | 214,486 | |
Series 2017-K71, Class C, 3.753%, 11/25/50 (a)(b) | | | 65,000 | | | | 61,986 | |
Series 2017-K725, Class B, 3.887%, 2/25/50 (a)(b) | | | 100,000 | | | | 99,326 | |
Series 2017-K726, Class B, 4.011%, 7/25/49 (a)(b) | | | 175,000 | | | | 173,591 | |
Series 2017-K729, Class B, 3.671%, 11/25/49 (a)(b) | | | 250,000 | | | | 246,229 | |
Series 2017-K729, Class C, 3.671%, 11/25/49 (a)(b) | | | 90,000 | | | | 87,704 | |
Series 2018-K154, Class B, 4.023%, 11/25/32 (a)(b) | | | 67,000 | | | | 63,150 | |
Series 2018-K77, Class B, 4.161%, 5/25/51 (a)(b) | | | 700,000 | | | | 691,410 | |
Series 2018-K85, Class C, 4.320%, 12/25/50 (a)(b) | | | 550,000 | | | | 534,851 | |
Series 2018-KW07, Class B, 4.083%, 10/25/31 (a)(b) | | | 461,000 | | | | 444,774 | |
Series 2019-100, Class C, 3.493%, 11/25/52 (a)(b) | | | 700,000 | | | | 643,829 | |
Series 2019-K103, Class B, 3.455%, 12/25/51 (a)(b) | | | 525,000 | | | | 490,854 | |
Series 2019-K736, Class C, 3.759%, 7/25/26 (a)(b) | | | 400,000 | | | | 387,360 | |
Series 2019-K95, Class B, 3.921%, 8/25/52 (a)(b) | | | 500,000 | | | | 484,601 | |
Series 2019-K95, Class C, 3.921%, 8/25/52 (a)(b) | | | 307,000 | | | | 290,764 | |
Series 2019-K97 , Class C, 3.765%, 9/25/51 (a)(b) | | | 204,000 | | | | 191,218 | |
Series 2020-K104, Class B, 3.540%, 2/25/52 (a)(b) | | | 520,000 | | | | 489,023 | |
Series K99, Class B, 3.645%, 10/25/52 (a)(b) | | | 565,000 | | | | 537,575 | |
GCAT Trust, Series CM2, Class A1, 2.352%, 8/25/66 (a)(b) | | | 394,336 | | | | 378,733 | |
STACR Trust, Series 2018-HRP1, Class M2, 3.909%, (1 Month USD-LIBOR + 1.65%), 4/25/43 (a)(b) | | | 16,312 | | | | 16,309 | |
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| | | | | | | 13,174,299 | |
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Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 10.1% | | | | | | | | |
245 Park Avenue Trust, Series 2017-245P, Class A, 3.508%, 6/5/37 (a) | | | 800,000 | | | | 759,830 | |
Bank | | | | | | | | |
Series 2017-BNK8, Class ASB, 3.314%, 11/15/50 | | | 147,000 | | | | 144,874 | |
Series 2019-BN18, Class XA, 0.895%, 5/15/62 (b) | | | 2,129,332 | | | | 99,946 | |
Series 2019-BN24, Class XA, 0.643%, 11/15/62 (b) | | | 5,522,580 | | | | 212,510 | |
Series 2020-BN28, Class XA, 1.781%, 3/15/63 (b) | | | 1,925,201 | | | | 208,110 | |
Benchmark Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2019-B10, Class XA, 1.223%, 3/15/62 (b) | | | 2,325,755 | | | | 133,171 | |
Series 2020-B18, Class XA, 1.790%, 7/15/53 (b) | | | 503,415 | | | | 44,455 | |
Series 2020-B22, Class XA, 1.518%, 1/15/54 (b) | | | 884,141 | | | | 85,410 | |
BWAY Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2013-1515, Class A1, 2.809%, 3/10/33 (a) | | | 66,126 | | | | 64,388 | |
Series 2013-1515, Class A2, 3.454%, 3/10/33 (a) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 963,231 | |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series AHP, Class A, 2.949%, (1 Month USD SOFR CME + 0.990%), 1/17/39 (a)(b) | | | 1,465,000 | | | | 1,420,947 | |
CityLine Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-CLNE, Class A, 2.778%, 11/10/31 (a)(b) | | | 800,000 | | | | 779,586 | |
COMM Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2013-WWP, Class A2, 3.424%, 3/10/31 (a) | | | 640,000 | | | | 638,291 | |
Series 2013-WWP, Class B, 3.726%, 3/10/31 (a) | | | 644,000 | | | | 642,932 | |
Series 2015-LC19, Class A4, 3.183%, 2/10/48 | | | 291,000 | | | | 286,051 | |
Series 2016-LC6, Class A4, 2.941%, 1/10/46 | | | 233,724 | | | | 232,838 | |
Series 2020-CX, Class A, 2.173%, 11/10/46 (a) | | | 825,000 | | | | 708,152 | |
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Security | | Principal Amount* | | | Value | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Series 2020-CX, Class B, 2.446%, 11/10/46 (a) | | | 524,000 | | | $ | 431,363 | |
Series 2020-CX, Class C, 2.683%, 11/10/46 (a)(b) | | | 100,000 | | | | 82,445 | |
Series 2020-CX, Class D, 2.683%, 11/10/46 (a)(b) | | | 100,000 | | | | 80,745 | |
Series 2020-SBX, Class A, 1.670%, 1/10/38 (a) | | | 595,000 | | | | 543,527 | |
Series 2022-HC, Class A, 2.819%, 1/10/39 (a) | | | 886,000 | | | | 819,176 | |
CPT Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-CPT, Class A, 2.865%, 11/13/39 (a) | | | 240,000 | | | | 215,498 | |
DBJPM Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-C9, Class XA, 1.710%, 9/15/53 (b) | | | 641,898 | | | | 50,233 | |
DC Office Trust, Series 2019-MTC, Class A, 2.965%, 9/15/45 (a) | | | 1,030,000 | | | | 917,605 | |
Grace Trust, Series 2020-GRCE, Class A, 2.347%, 12/10/40 (a) | | | 925,000 | | | | 785,987 | |
Hudson Yards Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2016-10HY, Class A, 2.835%, 8/10/38 (a) | | | 800,000 | | | | 755,352 | |
Series 2019-30HY, Class A, 3.228%, 7/10/39 (a) | | | 700,000 | | | | 654,122 | |
Series 2019-30HY, Class D, 3.443%, 7/10/39 (a)(b) | | | 365,000 | | | | 318,487 | |
JP Morgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series 2018-AON, Class A, 4.128%, 7/5/31 (a) | | | 555,000 | | | | 545,927 | |
Series 2021-NYAH, Class G, 4.639%, (1 Month USD-LIBOR + 2.64%), 6/15/38 (a)(b) | | | 655,000 | | | | 592,940 | |
Series 2022-OPO, Class A, 3.024%, 1/5/39 (a) | | | 2,150,000 | | | | 2,002,685 | |
Life Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-BMR, Class D, 3.399%, (1 Month USD-LIBOR + 1.4%), 3/15/38 (a)(b) | | | 117,956 | | | | 112,001 | |
MAD Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-330M, Class A, 3.188%, 8/15/34 (a)(b) | | | 829,000 | | | | 800,151 | |
MKT Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-525M, Class A, 2.694%, 2/12/40 (a) | | | 600,000 | | | | 523,865 | |
Morgan Stanley Bank of America Merrill Lynch Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2013-C12, Class A4, 4.259%, 10/15/46 (b) | | | 300,000 | | | | 300,544 | |
Series 2014-C15, Class A4, 4.051%, 4/15/47 | | | 300,000 | | | | 299,022 | |
Series 2014-C19, Class A4, 3.526%, 12/15/47 | | | 180,167 | | | | 178,014 | |
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2017-CLS, Class A, 2.699%, (1 Month USD-LIBOR + 0.7%), 11/15/34 (a)(b) | | | 531,000 | | | | 526,874 | |
Series 2017-CLS, Class F, 4.599%, (1 Month USD-LIBOR + 2.6%), 11/15/34 (a)(b) | | | 650,000 | | | | 635,800 | |
One Market Plaza Trust, Series 2017-1MKT, Class A, 3.614%, 2/10/32 (a) | | | 710,000 | | | | 697,666 | |
SLG Office Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series OVA, Class A, 2.585%, 7/15/41 (a) | | | 1,013,000 | | | | 896,668 | |
Series OVA, Class C, 2.851%, 7/15/41 (a) | | | 835,000 | | | | 710,133 | |
STWD 2021-LIH Mortgage Trust, Series LIH, Class E, 4.902%, (1 Month USD-LIBOR + 2.903%), 11/15/36 (a)(b) | | | 955,000 | | | | 880,689 | |
SUMIT Mortgage Trust, Series 2022-BVUE, Class A, 2.789%, 2/12/41 (a) | | | 1,615,000 | | | | 1,469,834 | |
Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2015-NXS3, Class A4, 3.617%, 9/15/57 | | | 340,000 | | | | 337,023 | |
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Security | | Principal Amount* | | | Value | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation – 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. | | | | | | | | |
2.500%, 8/1/27 | | | 20,687 | | | $ | 20,450 | |
2.500%, 11/1/27 | | | 56,520 | | | | 55,871 | |
3.000%, 1/1/27 | | | 74,751 | | | | 75,033 | |
3.000%, 7/1/42 | | | 22,478 | | | | 22,177 | |
3.000%, 5/1/45 | | | 220,539 | | | | 217,533 | |
3.011%, (12 Month USD-LIBOR + 1.627%), 10/1/43 (b) | | | 35,586 | | | | 35,834 | |
3.500%, 12/1/32 | | | 109,233 | | | | 112,472 | |
3.500%, 6/1/48 | | | 403,661 | | | | 405,246 | |
4.000%, 2/1/37 | | | 41,864 | | | | 43,195 | |
4.000%, 8/1/39 | | | 23,668 | | | | 24,423 | |
4.000%, 10/1/39 | | | 45,816 | | | | 47,279 | |
4.000%, 10/1/39 | | | 43,513 | | | | 44,794 | |
4.000%, 11/1/39 | | | 20,202 | | | | 20,847 | |
4.000%, 10/1/40 | | | 69,314 | | | | 71,525 | |
4.000%, 11/1/40 | | | 59,763 | | | | 61,526 | |
4.000%, 11/1/40 | | | 10,113 | | | | 10,435 | |
4.000%, 11/1/40 | | | 8,083 | | | | 8,341 | |
4.000%, 12/1/40 | | | 28,381 | | | | 29,218 | |
4.000%, 6/1/41 | | | 6,051 | | | | 6,145 | |
4.500%, 4/1/35 | | | 59,201 | | | | 61,769 | |
4.500%, 9/1/35 | | | 85,843 | | | | 89,753 | |
4.500%, 7/1/36 | | | 56,247 | | | | 58,897 | |
4.500%, 6/1/39 | | | 105,598 | | | | 110,367 | |
4.500%, 9/1/40 | | | 15,037 | | | | 15,691 | |
4.500%, 2/1/41 | | | 31,943 | | | | 33,259 | |
5.000%, 8/1/33 | | | 10,552 | | | | 11,183 | |
5.000%, 10/1/33 | | | 4,850 | | | | 5,022 | |
5.000%, 4/1/35 | | | 12,573 | | | | 13,374 | |
5.000%, 7/1/35 | | | 83,790 | | | | 89,124 | |
5.000%, 7/1/35 | | | 13,994 | | | | 14,885 | |
5.000%, 1/1/37 | | | 52,783 | | | | 56,131 | |
5.000%, 7/1/40 | | | 32,903 | | | | 34,899 | |
5.000%, 4/1/41 | | | 30,913 | | | | 32,895 | |
5.500%, 12/1/36 | | | 52,347 | | | | 56,332 | |
5.500%, 8/1/40 | | | 74,060 | | | | 79,702 | |
6.000%, 8/1/36 | | | 8,458 | | | | 9,220 | |
6.000%, 7/1/39 | | | 42,386 | | | | 45,782 | |
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Federal National Mortgage Association – 31.1% | | | | | | | | |
Federal National Mortgage Association | | | | | | | | |
2.000%, 10/1/27 | | | 81,272 | | | | 79,507 | |
2.000%, 1/1/28 | | | 70,060 | | | | 68,535 | |
2.000%, 2/1/52 | | | 4,868,575 | | | | 4,399,573 | |
2.000%, 3/1/52 | | | 4,747,441 | | | | 4,297,043 | |
2.500%, 6/1/24 | | | 54,339 | | | | 53,860 | |
2.500%, 11/1/31 | | | 49,610 | | | | 48,996 | |
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Security | | Principal Amount* | | | Value | |
Federal National Mortgage Association (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
2.500%, 12/1/31 | | | 14,628 | | | $ | 14,447 | |
2.500%, 12/1/43 | | | 109,008 | | | | 102,945 | |
2.500%, 4/1/45 | | | 121,881 | | | | 114,645 | |
2.500%, 12/1/51 | | | 3,060,008 | | | | 2,867,608 | |
2.788%, (12 Month USD-LIBOR + 1.58%), 5/1/44 (b) | | | 12,871 | | | | 13,079 | |
3.000%, 8/1/46 | | | 30,748 | | | | 30,009 | |
3.000%, 10/1/46 | | | 548,945 | | | | 537,512 | |
3.000%, 11/1/46 | | | 659,547 | | | | 645,914 | |
3.000%, 12/1/46 | | | 241,727 | | | | 236,693 | |
3.000%, 1/1/52 | | | 2,872,730 | | | | 2,776,397 | |
3.000%, 2/1/52 | | | 5,200,782 | | | | 5,031,626 | |
3.500%, 12/1/31 | | | 5,529 | | | | 5,688 | |
3.500%, 1/1/32 | | | 91,631 | | | | 94,266 | |
3.500%, 1/1/32 | | | 54,068 | | | | 55,628 | |
3.500%, 10/1/32 | | | 73,251 | | | | 75,364 | |
3.500%, 6/1/46 | | | 381,005 | | | | 382,870 | |
3.500%, 1/1/48 | | | 242,844 | | | | 243,543 | |
4.000%, 11/1/30 | | | 9,815 | | | | 10,172 | |
4.000%, 10/1/33 | | | 61,542 | | | | 63,792 | |
4.000%, 12/1/36 | | | 18,054 | | | | 18,612 | |
4.000%, 8/1/39 | | | 23,378 | | | | 24,101 | |
4.000%, 10/1/39 | | | 15,645 | | | | 16,129 | |
4.000%, 12/1/39 | | | 21,343 | | | | 22,003 | |
4.000%, 1/1/40 | | | 194,763 | | | | 200,795 | |
4.000%, 3/1/40 | | | 22,952 | | | | 23,608 | |
4.000%, 8/1/40 | | | 46,373 | | | | 47,807 | |
4.000%, 8/1/40 | | | 8,381 | | | | 8,640 | |
4.000%, 10/1/40 | | | 105,121 | | | | 108,386 | |
4.000%, 10/1/40 | | | 15,373 | | | | 15,850 | |
4.000%, 11/1/40 | | | 15,831 | | | | 16,322 | |
4.000%, 11/1/40 | | | 13,013 | | | | 13,416 | |
4.000%, 12/1/40 | | | 38,774 | | | | 39,980 | |
4.000%, 2/1/41 | | | 36,621 | | | | 37,758 | |
4.000%, 10/1/49 | | | 2,429,747 | | | | 2,467,160 | |
4.500%, 8/1/35 | | | 17,613 | | | | 18,361 | |
4.500%, 8/1/36 | | | 10,219 | | | | 10,570 | |
4.500%, 8/1/38 | | | 39,991 | | | | 41,782 | |
4.500%, 3/1/39 | | | 57,496 | | | | 60,073 | |
4.500%, 9/1/39 | | | 18,944 | | | | 19,750 | |
4.500%, 2/1/40 | | | 27,566 | | | | 28,742 | |
4.500%, 8/1/40 | | | 58,788 | | | | 61,299 | |
4.500%, 1/1/41 | | | 17,503 | | | | 18,246 | |
4.500%, 9/1/41 | | | 35,506 | | | | 37,018 | |
5.000%, 10/1/39 | | | 2,199 | | | | 2,331 | |
5.500%, 8/1/37 | | | 35,262 | | | | 37,855 | |
6.000%, 12/1/35 | | | 18,712 | | | | 19,863 | |
6.000%, 3/1/36 | | | 121,011 | | | | 130,586 | |
6.000%, 6/1/36 | | | 39,771 | | | | 43,319 | |
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| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Principal Amount* | | | Value | |
Federal National Mortgage Association (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
6.000%, 8/1/37 | | | 11,218 | | | $ | 12,217 | |
6.000%, 3/1/38 | | | 20,616 | | | | 22,457 | |
TBA 30 Yr, 2.000%, 8/15/52 (c) | | | 4,800,000 | | | | 4,325,063 | |
TBA 30 Yr, 2.500%, 8/15/52 (c) | | | 27,800,000 | | | | 25,951,348 | |
TBA 30 Yr, 3.000%, 8/15/52 (c) | | | 12,300,000 | | | | 11,867,578 | |
TBA 30 Yr, 3.500%, 8/15/52 (c) | | | 850,000 | | | | 842,547 | |
TBA 30 Yr, 3.500%, 9/15/52 (c) | | | 850,000 | | | | 840,074 | |
TBA 30 Yr, 4.000%, 4/25/52 (c) | | | 5,800,000 | | | | 5,834,891 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 75,536,249 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Government National Mortgage Association – 5.8% | | | | | | | | |
Government National Mortgage Association | | | | | | | | |
TBA 30 Yr, 4.000%, 8/18/52 (c) | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,618,625 | |
TBA 30 Yr, 2.500%, 8/18/52 (c) | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,320,850 | |
TBA 30 Yr, 3.000%, 8/18/52 (c) | | | 3,100,000 | | | | 3,023,953 | |
TBA 30 Yr, 3.500%, 8/18/52 (c) | | | 5,300,000 | | | | 5,284,168 | |
TBA 30 Yr, 4.500%, 8/18/52 (c) | | | 900,000 | | | | 918,071 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 14,165,667 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Mortgage Backed Securities (Cost $132,132,755) | | | | | | | 129,595,942 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds and Notes – 30.6% | | | | | | |
Communications – 3.8% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd., 2.800%, 6/6/23 | | | 200,000 | | | | 198,547 | |
AT&T, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
2.750%, 6/1/31 | | | 1,285,000 | | | | 1,155,048 | |
3.550%, 9/15/55 | | | 572,000 | | | | 447,153 | |
Axian Telecom, 7.375%, 2/16/27 (a) | | | 445,000 | | | | 411,095 | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital, 6.484%, 10/23/45 | | | 1,325,000 | | | | 1,339,692 | |
Cox Communications, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
3.150%, 8/15/24 (a) | | | 57,000 | | | | 55,893 | |
3.850%, 2/1/25 (a) | | | 10,000 | | | | 9,965 | |
eBay, Inc., 3.600%, 6/5/27 | | | 195,000 | | | | 193,253 | |
Go Daddy Operating Co. LLC/GD Finance Co., Inc., 3.500%, 3/1/29 (a) | | | 250,000 | | | | 223,165 | |
MercadoLibre, Inc., 2.375%, 1/14/26 | | | 1,025,000 | | | | 923,176 | |
Millicom International Cellular SA, 4.500%, 4/27/31 (a) | | | 950,000 | | | | 779,017 | |
Paramount Global | | | | | | | | |
2.900%, 1/15/27 | | | 400,000 | | | | 378,875 | |
4.950%, 1/15/31 | | | 985,000 | | | | 965,435 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
2.355%, 3/15/32 (b) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 866,091 | |
3.400%, 3/22/41 | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,075,172 | |
Vodafone Group PLC | | | | | | | | |
4.375%, 2/19/43 | | | 70,000 | | | | 64,271 | |
6.150%, 2/27/37 | | | 185,000 | | | | 206,740 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,292,588 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Security | | Principal Amount* | | | Value | |
Consumer, Cyclical – 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
General Motors Co., 5.400%, 10/15/29 | | | 1,200,000 | | | $ | 1,201,762 | |
Home Depot, Inc. (The), 5.950%, 4/1/41 | | | 420,000 | | | | 502,847 | |
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc., 3.800%, 9/1/22 | | | 155,000 | | | | 155,142 | |
Starbucks Corp. | | | | | | | | |
2.550%, 11/15/30 | | | 990,000 | | | | 884,662 | |
3.750%, 12/1/47 | | | 275,000 | | | | 238,376 | |
4.450%, 8/15/49 | | | 750,000 | | | | 718,672 | |
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.350%, 2/15/28 | | | 600,000 | | | | 568,420 | |
YMCA of Greater New York | | | | | | | | |
2.303%, 8/1/26 | | | 765,000 | | | | 709,639 | |
Series 2020, 3.230%, 8/1/32 | | | 375,000 | | | | 346,718 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,326,238 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer, Non-cyclical – 8.6% | | | | | | | | |
Advocate Health & Hospitals Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series 2020, 2.211%, 6/15/30 | | | 325,000 | | | | 287,011 | |
3.829%, 8/15/28 | | | 1,115,000 | | | | 1,115,847 | |
Allina Health System, 4.805%, 11/15/45 | | | 291,000 | | | | 305,305 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
3.200%, 11/2/27 | | | 525,000 | | | | 516,125 | |
3.350%, 2/22/32 | | | 150,000 | | | | 144,078 | |
Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc., 2.220%, 7/1/28 | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,271,080 | |
Biogen, Inc., 3.250%, 2/15/51 | | | 448,000 | | | | 335,956 | |
Bon Secours Mercy Health, Inc., 1.350%, 6/1/25 | | | 155,000 | | | | 145,976 | |
Boston Medical Center Corp., 4.519%, 7/1/26 | | | 705,000 | | | | 704,241 | |
CommonSpirit Health senior secured note | | | | | | | | |
2.782%, 10/1/30 | | | 185,000 | | | | 162,813 | |
3.347%, 10/1/29 | | | 600,000 | | | | 557,897 | |
Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corp. (The), 3.474%, 12/15/29 | | | 800,000 | | | | 755,455 | |
Dignity Health | | | | | | | | |
4.500%, 11/1/42 | | | 408,000 | | | | 387,929 | |
5.267%, 11/1/64 | | | 250,000 | | | | 247,338 | |
ERAC USA Finance LLC, 3.850%, 11/15/24 (a) | | | 500,000 | | | | 496,728 | |
Hologic, Inc., 3.250%, 2/15/29 (a) | | | 695,000 | | | | 632,599 | |
Howard University | | | | | | | | |
Series 2020, 1.991%, 10/1/25 | | | 120,000 | | | | 113,000 | |
Series 2020, 2.657%, 10/1/26 | | | 100,000 | | | | 95,193 | |
Series 2020, 3.476%, 10/1/41 | | | 1,850,000 | | | | 1,508,066 | |
Series 22A, 5.209%, 10/1/52 | | | 470,000 | | | | 440,921 | |
John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation, 1.299%, 12/1/30 | | | 1,440,000 | | | | 1,200,325 | |
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, 3.150%, 5/1/27 | | | 185,000 | | | | 183,596 | |
McCormick & Co., Inc., 2.500%, 4/15/30 | | | 700,000 | | | | 619,491 | |
Mount Sinai Hospitals Group, Inc., 3.831%, 7/1/35 | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,308,926 | |
Northeastern University, 5.285%, 3/1/32 | | | 100,000 | | | | 107,505 | |
Ochsner Clinic Foundation, 5.897%, 5/15/45 | | | 400,000 | | | | 459,879 | |
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Security | | Principal Amount* | | | Value | |
Consumer, Non-cyclical (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana, 2.510%, 5/15/31 | | | 1,250,000 | | | $ | 1,028,524 | |
PeaceHealth Obligated Group, 1.375%, 11/15/25 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 931,539 | |
Royalty Pharma PLC | | | | | | | | |
2.150%, 9/2/31 | | | 350,000 | | | | 290,086 | |
3.300%, 9/2/40 | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 985,132 | |
Stanford Health Care, 3.310%, 8/15/30 | | | 595,000 | | | | 579,015 | |
StoneCo, Ltd., 3.950%, 6/16/28 | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 955,970 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 2.375%, 4/15/32 | | | 305,000 | | | | 317,979 | |
Thomas Jefferson University , 3.847%, 11/1/57 | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 1,801,609 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 20,993,134 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Energy – 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Greenko Dutch BV, 3.850%, 3/29/26 (a) | | | 882,700 | | | | 776,131 | |
Investment Energy Resources, Ltd., 6.250%, 4/26/29 (a) | | | 925,000 | | | | 851,390 | |
Vena Energy Capital Pte, Ltd., 3.133%, 2/26/25 | | | 1,380,000 | | | | 1,319,691 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,947,212 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financial – 10.0% | | | | | | | | |
AIA Group, Ltd., 4.500%, 3/16/46 (a) | | | 325,000 | | | | 317,551 | |
Air Lease Corp., 3.625%, 12/1/27 | | | 500,000 | | | | 460,543 | |
American International Group, Inc., 3.900%, 4/1/26 | | | 380,000 | | | | 379,130 | |
American Tower Corp. | | | | | | | | |
3.375%, 5/15/24 | | | 235,000 | | | | 233,154 | |
5.000%, 2/15/24 | | | 362,000 | | | | 368,642 | |
Assicurazioni Generali SpA, 2.429%, 7/14/31 | | | 265,000 | | | | 226,305 | |
AXA SA, 8.600%, 12/15/30 | | | 400,000 | | | | 488,287 | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | | | | | | |
Series MTN, 2.456%, (3 Month USD-LIBOR + 0.87%), 10/22/25 (b) | | | 545,000 | | | | 523,995 | |
Series MTN, 4.083%, (3 Month USD-LIBOR + 3.15%), 3/20/51 (b) | | | 500,000 | | | | 458,590 | |
7.750%, 5/14/38 | | | 700,000 | | | | 905,273 | |
BlueHub Loan Fund, Inc., 2.890%, 1/1/27 | | | 600,000 | | | | 538,653 | |
BNP Paribas SA, 3.800%, 1/10/24 (a) | | | 245,000 | | | | 244,416 | |
Boston Properties L.P., 3.650%, 2/1/26 | | | 430,000 | | | | 425,038 | |
BPCE SA, 4.875%, 4/1/26 (a) | | | 500,000 | | | | 497,570 | |
Brandywine Operating Partnership L.P., 4.550%, 10/1/29 | | | 500,000 | | | | 487,930 | |
Brighthouse Financial, Inc., 5.625%, 5/15/30 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,505,750 | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
1.678%, (SOFR + 1.667), 5/15/24 (b) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 984,385 | |
2.561%, (SOFR + 1.167), 5/1/32 (b) | | | 500,000 | | | | 431,119 | |
3.352%, (3 Month USD-LIBOR + 0.8966%), 4/24/25 (b) | | | 475,000 | | | | 469,670 | |
4.412%, (SOFR + 3.914), 3/31/31 (b) | | | 750,000 | | | | 743,247 | |
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 3.875%, 9/26/23 (a) | | | 250,000 | | | | 251,255 | |
Credit Agricole SA, 4.125%, 1/10/27 (a) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 995,819 | |
Crown Castle International Corp., 3.700%, 6/15/26 | | | 300,000 | | | | 296,202 | |
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Security | | Principal Amount* | | | Value | |
Financial (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Discover Financial Services, 3.750%, 3/4/25 | | | 325,000 | | | $ | 320,857 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp, 8.250%, 3/1/38 | | | 425,000 | | | | 563,064 | |
ING Groep NV, 4.625%, 1/6/26 (a) | | | 750,000 | | | | 760,467 | |
Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau, 0.000%, 6/29/37 | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 3,777,839 | |
KWG Group Holdings, Ltd., 6.000%, 8/14/26 | | | 475,000 | | | | 55,985 | |
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc., 3.300%, 3/14/23 | | | 100,000 | | | | 99,978 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | | | | | | |
Series MTN, 2.511%, (SOFR + 1.200), 10/20/32 (b) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 861,126 | |
Series GMTN, 2.699%, (SOFR + 1.143), 1/22/31 (b) | | | 640,000 | | | | 573,512 | |
3.950%, 4/23/27 | | | 210,000 | | | | 207,416 | |
Nuveen Finance LLC, 4.125%, 11/1/24 (a) | | | 160,000 | | | | 159,895 | |
Prologis L.P., 3.250%, 10/1/26 | | | 165,000 | | | | 163,013 | |
Regency Centers L.P., 3.750%, 6/15/24 | | | 300,000 | | | | 298,218 | |
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
3.950%, 9/15/26 | | | 250,000 | | | | 249,416 | |
Series MTN, 4.700%, 9/15/23 | | | 164,000 | | | | 165,592 | |
Scentre Group Trust 1/Scentre Group Trust 2, 4.375%, 5/28/30 (a) | | | 615,000 | | | | 604,820 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Ltd., 1.550%, 3/25/26 (a) | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,383,442 | |
U.S. Bancorp, Series MTN, 3.600%, 9/11/24 | | | 493,000 | | | | 495,307 | |
USAA Capital Corp., 2.125%, 5/1/30 (a) | | | 885,000 | | | | 787,765 | |
Ventas Realty L.P., 3.500%, 2/1/25 | | | 500,000 | | | | 492,774 | |
Yuzhou Group Holdings Co., Ltd., 6.350%, 1/13/27 | | | 255,000 | | | | 20,458 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 24,273,468 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Government – 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
European Investment Bank, 0.750%, 9/23/30 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,566,240 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,566,240 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industrial – 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Klabin Austria GmbH, 5.750%, 4/3/29 (a) | | | 905,000 | | | | 904,106 | |
Nature Conservancy (The), Series A, 1.154%, 7/1/27 | | | 430,000 | | | | 385,933 | |
WRKCo, Inc., 3.000%, 9/15/24 | | | 375,000 | | | | 366,579 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,656,618 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Technology – 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Apple, Inc., 2.650%, 5/11/50 | | | 300,000 | | | | 237,696 | |
Black Knight InfoServ LLC, 3.625%, 9/1/28 (a) | | | 200,000 | | | | 185,500 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
3.187%, 11/15/36 (a) | | | 852,000 | | | | 685,309 | |
4.150%, 11/15/30 | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,141,423 | |
Change Healthcare Holdings LLC/Change Healthcare Finance, Inc., 5.750%, 3/1/25 (a) | | | 350,000 | | | | 348,717 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,598,645 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Security | | Principal Amount* | | | Value | |
Utilities – 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
Aegea Finance Sarl, 6.750%, 5/20/29 (a)(b) | | | 1,200,000 | | | $ | 1,165,980 | |
Clearway Energy Operating LLC, 3.750%, 2/15/31 (a) | | | 560,000 | | | | 490,928 | |
EDP Finance B.V., 1.710%, 1/24/28 (a) | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,130,601 | |
Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad, 6.750%, 10/7/31 (a) | | | 700,000 | | | | 661,541 | |
Interchile SA, 4.500%, 6/30/56 (a) | | | 1,315,000 | | | | 1,126,975 | |
Pattern Energy Operations L.P./Pattern Energy Operations, Inc., 4.500%, 8/15/28 (a) | | | 250,000 | | | | 232,315 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,808,340 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Corporate Bonds and Notes (Cost $82,811,748) | | | | | | | 74,462,483 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
U.S. Government Agency Obligations – 14.8% | | | | | | |
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp. | | | | | | | | |
2.625%, 10/15/49 | | | 3,250,000 | | | | 2,577,453 | |
2.780%, 11/2/37 | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 1,671,298 | |
3.430%, 4/6/45 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 914,419 | |
3.660%, 3/7/44 | | | 974,000 | | | | 935,295 | |
Federal Home Loan Banks | | | | | | | | |
0.900%, 2/26/27 | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,738,007 | |
2.375%, 3/14/25 | | | 2,710,000 | | | | 2,668,984 | |
3.250%, 11/16/28 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,134,039 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. , 1.500%, 2/12/25 | | | 5,600,000 | | | | 5,413,106 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association | | | | | | | | |
0.750%, 10/8/27 | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 4,517,675 | |
0.875%, 8/5/30 | | | 8,000,000 | | | | 6,843,636 | |
5.625%, 7/15/37 | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,549,101 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total U.S. Government Agency Obligations (Cost $39,294,764) | | | | | | | 35,963,013 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds – 7.8% | | | | | | |
American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc., (Meldahl Hydroelectric Project), 6.270%, 2/15/50 | | | 470,000 | | | | 545,097 | |
Chicago Transit Authority Sales Tax Receipts Fund, 3.912%, 12/1/40 | | | 260,000 | | | | 245,128 | |
Colorado Health Facilities Authority, 4.480%, 12/1/40 | | | 940,000 | | | | 910,598 | |
Cook County Community High School District No. 228, IL, 5.019%, 12/1/41 (Insurer AGM) | | | 435,000 | | | | 481,101 | |
County of Riverside, CA | | | | | | | | |
2.963%, 2/15/27 | | | 670,000 | | | | 653,362 | |
3.070%, 2/15/28 | | | 670,000 | | | | 650,654 | |
District of Columbia, (Ingleside at Rock Creek) | | | | | | | | |
3.432%, 4/1/42 | | | 430,000 | | | | 352,788 | |
4.125%, 7/1/27 | | | 425,000 | | | | 421,353 | |
Florida Development Finance Corp., 4.009%, 4/1/40 | | | 925,000 | | | | 816,100 | |
Illinois Finance Authority, 3.510%, 5/15/41 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 783,819 | |
Lancaster County Hospital Authority, PA, (Brethren Village) | | | | | | | | |
5.000%, 7/1/24 | | | 165,000 | | | | 167,671 | |
5.000%, 7/1/25 | | | 135,000 | | | | 137,891 | |
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| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Principal Amount* | | | Value | |
Municipal Bonds (Continued) | | | | | | |
Maryland Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority, (Meritus Medical Center), 3.968%, 7/1/27 | | | 205,000 | | | $ | 206,225 | |
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, (NewBridge on the Charles, Inc.), 4.000%, 10/1/27 (a) | | | 100,000 | | | | 105,175 | |
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority | | | | | | | | |
1.921%, 7/1/27 | | | 615,000 | | | | 565,221 | |
2.305%, 7/1/29 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 901,701 | |
2.306%, 7/1/25 | | | 200,000 | | | | 193,364 | |
3.911%, 7/1/25 | | | 125,000 | | | | 126,362 | |
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, TN, (Vanderbilt University), 3.235%, 7/1/52 | | | 800,000 | | | | 653,937 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority, 5.175%, 11/15/49 | | | 855,000 | | | | 882,316 | |
New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority, 3.958%, 7/1/48 (Insurer AGM) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 837,907 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., 4.248%, 9/1/35 | | | 555,000 | | | | 552,312 | |
New York Transportation Development Corp., (LaGuardia Airport Terminal B Redevelopment), 3.473%, 7/1/28 | | | 500,000 | | | | 465,868 | |
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, (OU Medicine) | | | | | | | | |
4.650%, 8/15/30 (Insurer AGM) | | | 130,000 | | | | 123,457 | |
5.450%, 8/15/28 | | | 770,000 | | | | 704,172 | |
Oklahoma State University, 3.427%, 9/1/36 | | | 100,000 | | | | 90,190 | |
Oregon State University, 3.424%, 3/1/60 (Insurer BAM) | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 834,308 | |
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority, 3.556%, 7/1/24 (a) | | | 271,000 | | | | 272,104 | |
Philadelphia, PA, Water and Wastewater Revenue, 4.189%, 10/1/37 | | | 665,000 | | | | 657,944 | |
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia 2.239%, 9/1/29 | | | 145,000 | | | | 131,080 | |
2.339%, 9/1/30 | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 897,049 | |
Regents of the University of California Medical Center Pooled Revenue, 3.706%, 5/15/20 | | | 900,000 | | | | 691,090 | |
Sacramento, CA, 5.730%, 8/15/23 (Insurer NATL) (b) | | | 340,000 | | | | 342,551 | |
San Bernardino County, CA, Pension Obligation Revenue, 6.020%, 8/1/23 (Insurer AGM) | | | 145,000 | | | | 147,122 | |
Shelby County, Health, Educational and Housing Facilities Board, (Trezevant Manor Project), 4.000%, 9/1/22 (a) | | | 250,000 | | | | 249,741 | |
Southern Ohio Port Authority, 6.500%, 12/1/30 (a) | | | 470,000 | | | | 439,277 | |
State Board of Administration Finance Corp., 1.258%, 7/1/25 | | | 375,000 | | | | 353,323 | |
Sustainable Energy Utility, Inc., 2.344%, 9/15/29 | | | 900,000 | | | | 836,786 | |
Uptown Development Authority, 2.581%, 9/1/31 (Insurer AGM) | | | 100,000 | | | | 88,992 | |
Washington Housing Finance Commission, (Presbyterian Retirement Communities), 4.000%, 1/1/24 (a) | | | 100,000 | | | | 99,475 | |
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority 3.940%, 8/15/41 | | | 335,000 | | | | 295,926 | |
4.190%, 8/15/55 | | | 190,000 | | | | 151,367 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $20,868,046) | | | | | | | 19,061,904 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Principal Amount* | | | Value | |
Senior Floating Rate Interests – 2.1% | | | | | | |
Communication Services – 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC 2019 Term Loan B2, 4.130%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.750%), 2/1/27 (b) | | | 282,344 | | | $ | 273,933 | |
Go Daddy Operating Company LLC 2021 Term Loan B4, 4.372%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.000%), 8/10/27 (b) | | | 303,800 | | | | 298,452 | |
Xplornet Communications, Inc. 2021 Term Loan, 6.372%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.000%), 10/2/28 (b) | | | 267,975 | | | | 239,670 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 812,055 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary – 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Adient U.S. LLC 2021 Term Loan B, 5.622%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.250%), 4/10/28 (b) | | | 522 | | | | 509 | |
American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc. 2019 Term Loan, 4.372%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.000%), 1/15/27 (b) | | | 386,507 | | | | 377,327 | |
Crocs, Inc. Term Loan B, 4.240%, (3 mo. USD SOFR CME + 3.500%), 2/17/29 (b) | | | 199,500 | | | | 188,361 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 566,197 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples – 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Biogroup-LCD 2021 EUR Term Loan B, 2.750%, (6 mo. EUR Euribor + 2.750%), 2/9/28 (b) | | | 465,000 | EUR | | | 439,367 | |
Boels Topholding BV 2021 EUR Term Loan B, 3.250%, (3 mo. EUR Euribor + 3.250%), 2/6/27 (b) | | | 400,000 | EUR | | | 393,221 | |
Insulet Corp. Term Loan B, 5.622%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.250%), 5/4/28 (b) | | | 262,350 | | | | 257,321 | |
Verisure Holding AB 2021 EUR Term Loan, 3.473%, (6 mo. EUR EURIBOR + 3.250%), 3/27/28 (b) | | | 300,000 | EUR | | | 286,203 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,376,112 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials – 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. 2018 1st Lien Term Loan, 5.054%, (3 mo. USD SOFR CME + 3.000%), 6/15/25 (b) | | | 172,800 | | | | 166,407 | |
Russell Investments US Inst’l Holdco, Inc. 2020 Term Loan, 5.000%, (6 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.500%), 5/30/25 (b) | | | 383,461 | | | | 361,891 | |
USI, Inc. 2017 Repriced Term Loan, 5.250%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.000%), 5/16/24 (b) | | | 166,687 | | | | 164,239 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 692,537 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industrials – 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Avient Corp. Term Loan B, 0.000%, 7/27/29 (b) | | | 100,000 | | | | 98,750 | |
Zephyr German BidCo GmbH EUR Term Loan B1, 3.400%, (3 mo. EUR Euribor + 3.400%), 3/10/28 (b) | | | 100,000 | EUR | | | 94,126 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 192,876 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Information Technology – 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Athenahealth, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
2022 Delayed Draw Term Loan 3.500%, 2/15/29 (b)(d) | | | 57,971 | | | | 55,406 | |
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| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Principal Amount* | | | Value | |
Information Technology (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
2022 Term Loan B 5.653%, (1 mo. USD SOFR CME + 3.500%), 2/15/29 (b) | | | 342,029 | | | $ | 326,894 | |
DCert Buyer, Inc. 2019 Term Loan B, 6.372%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 4.000%), 10/16/26 (b) | | | 385,890 | | | | 375,278 | |
Finastra USA, Inc. USD 1st Lien Term Loan, 6.871%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.500%), 6/13/24 (b) | | | 248,475 | | | | 232,635 | |
SS&C European Holdings S.A.R.L. 2018 Term Loan B4, 4.122%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.750%), 4/16/25 (b) | | | 37,120 | | | | 36,318 | |
SS&C Technologies, Inc. 2018 Term Loan B3, 4.122%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.750%), 4/16/25 (b) | | | 45,726 | | | | 44,738 | |
Zelis Healthcare Corporation 2021 Term Loan, 5.213%, (1 mo. USD LIBOR + 3.500%), 9/30/26 (b) | | | 465,524 | | | | 454,686 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,525,955 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Materials – 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Diamond (BC) B.V. 2021 Term Loan B, 5.339%, (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 2.750%), 9/29/28 (b) | | | 1,244 | | | | 1,191 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,191 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Senior Floating Rate Interests (Cost $5,632,789) | | | | | | | 5,166,923 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Foreign Government & Agency Securities – 1.9% | | | | | | |
City of Ottawa Ontario, 2.500%, 5/11/51 | | | 1,240,000 | CAD | | | 716,988 | |
City of Toronto Canada, 2.600%, 9/24/39 | | | 1,060,000 | CAD | | | 683,124 | |
City of Vancouver, 2.300%, 11/5/31 | | | 1,750,000 | CAD | | | 1,249,892 | |
Hong Kong Government International Bond, 2.500%, 5/28/24 (a) | | | 750,000 | | | | 743,051 | |
Republic of Chile, 0.830%, 7/2/31 | | | 324,000 | EUR | | | 269,932 | |
Republic of Chile, 3.500%, 1/31/34 | | | 1,175,000 | | | | 1,082,154 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Foreign Government & Agency Securities (Cost $5,305,536) | | | | | | | 4,745,141 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Asset Backed Securities – 1.3% | | | | | | |
CoreVest American Finance Ltd. Series 2020-4 , 2.250%, 12/15/52 (a) | | | 100,000 | | | | 85,894 | |
FHF Trust , 4.430%, 1/18/28 (a) | | | 575,451 | | | | 570,457 | |
Lendbuzz Securitization Trust Series 2021-1A, 1.460%, 6/15/26 (a) | | | 406,304 | | | | 394,749 | |
Series 2022-1A, 4.220%, 5/17/27 (a) | | | 1,175,470 | | | | 1,158,959 | |
Mosaic Solar Loan Trust Series 2020-2A, 1.440%, 8/20/46 (a) | | | 142,249 | | | | 125,530 | |
SBA Tower Trust Series 2014-2A, 3.869%, 10/15/49 (a)(e) | | | 500,000 | | | | 492,842 | |
Tricolor Auto Securitization Trust Series 2021-1A, 0.740%, 4/15/24 (a) | | | 71,136 | | | | 70,787 | |
Series 2022-1A, 3.300%, 2/18/25 (a) | | | 309,023 | | | | 306,190 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Asset Backed Securities (Cost $3,278,372) | | | | | | | 3,205,408 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | |
Security | | Principal Amount* | | | Value | |
Convertible Bonds – 0.4% | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary – 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Etsy, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
0.125%, 10/1/26 | | | 110,000 | | | $ | 155,024 | |
0.125%, 9/1/27 | | | 50,000 | | | | 45,200 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 200,224 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Health Care – 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Dexcom, Inc., 0.250%, 11/15/25 | | | 205,000 | | | | 194,878 | |
Insulet Corp., 0.375%, 9/1/26 | | | 195,000 | | | | 245,505 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 440,383 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Technology – 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Square, Inc., 0.125%, 3/1/25 | | | 215,000 | | | | 220,644 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 220,644 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Convertible Bonds (Cost $1,197,376) | | | | | | | 861,251 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks – 0.2% | | | | | | |
Health Care – 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Becton Dickinson and Co., Series B, 6.000%, 6/1/23 | | | 5,000 | | | | 250,000 | |
Danaher Corp., 5.000%, 4/15/23 | | | 170 | | | | 258,715 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 508,715 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $548,610) | | | | | | | 508,715 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Long Term Investments (Cost $291,069,996) | | | | | | | 273,570,780 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short Term Investments – 10.3% | | | | | | |
U.S. Government Agency Obligations – 10.3% | | | | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Bank Discount Notes | | | | | | | | |
0.000%, 8/4/22 | | | 7,000,000 | | | | 6,998,736 | |
0.000%, 8/17/22 | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 9,990,376 | |
0.000%, 9/8/22 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 3,990,452 | |
0.000%, 9/30/22 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 3,984,934 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Short Term Investments (Cost $24,968,778) | | | | | | | 24,964,498 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Total Investments – 122.7% (Cost $316,038,774) (f) | | | | | 298,535,278 | |
| | |
Less Unfunded Loan Commitments – (0.0)% (g) | | | | | (55,406) | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Investments – 122.7% (Cost $315,980,803) | | | | | 298,479,872 | |
| | |
Other Liabilities, less assets – (22.7)% | | | | | (55,190,648) | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Assets – 100.0% | | | | | $243,289,224 | |
| | | | | | | | |
* The principal amount is stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated.
(a) Security that may be sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At July 31, 2022, the aggregate value of these securities was $52,100,665, representing 21.4% of net assets.
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(b) Floating/Variable note with current rate and current maturity or next reset date shown. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread, but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above.
(c) A portion or all of the security was purchased as a when issued or delayed delivery security.
(d) Unfunded or partially unfunded loan commitments. The stated interest rate reflects the weighted average of the reference rate and spread for the funded portion, if any, and the commitment fees on the portion of the loan that is unfunded. At July 31, 2022, the total value of unfunded loan commitments is $57,971.
(e) Step coupon bond.
(f) The aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes is $315,944,311. The aggregate gross unrealized appreciation is $2,383,729 and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation is $19,792,762, resulting in net unrealized depreciation of $17,409,033.
(g) Amount is less than 0.05%.
Abbreviations
TBA — To Be Announced
AGM — Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation
BAM — Build America Mutual
NATL — National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation
CAD — Canadian Dollar
EUR — Euro
At July 31, 2022, the Fund had the following forward currency contracts outstanding.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Currency Bought | | Currency Sold | | Counterparty | | | Settlement Date | | | Quantity | | | Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
| | | | | | |
United States Dollar | | Canadian Dollar | |
| Toronto Dominion Bank | | | | 9/21/22 | | | | 3,607,000 | | | $ | 2,814,550 | | | $ | 58,638 | |
| | | | | | |
United States Dollar | | Euro Currency | | | Barclays Bank PLC | | | | 8/31/22 | | | | 1,618,000 | | | | 1,653,093 | | | | (10,879 | ) |
| | | | | | |
United States Dollar | | Euro Currency | |
| Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. | | | | 9/21/22 | | | | 267,000 | | | | 273,199 | | | | (1,040 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Canadian Dollar | | United States Dollar | | | UBS AG | | | | 9/21/22 | | | | (365,000 | ) | | | 284,810 | | | | 3,840 | |
| | | | | | |
Euro Currency | | United States Dollar | | | UBS AG | | | | 9/21/22 | | | | (240,000 | ) | | | 245,572 | | | | 596 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 51,155 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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At July 31, 2022, the Fund had the following future contracts outstanding.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Number of Contracts | | Notional Amount | | | Value | | | Expiration Date | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
| | | | | |
Euro-Bund (Short) | | 27 | | $ | (2,700,000 | ) | | $ | (4,339,914 | ) | | | 9/8/22 | | | $ | (198,160 | ) |
| | | | | |
Long Gilt (Short) | | 20 | | | (2,000,000 | ) | | | (2,876,266 | ) | | | 9/28/22 | | | | (68,937 | ) |
| | | | | |
10-Year Canadian Government Bond (Long) | | 32 | | | 3,200,000 | | | | 3,257,814 | | | | 9/20/22 | | | | 165,657 | |
| | | | | |
Euro-Schatz (Short) | | 91 | | | (9,100,000 | ) | | | (10,219,220 | ) | | | 9/8/22 | | | | (66,436 | ) |
| | | | | |
Euro-Buxl (Short) | | 8 | | | (800,000 | ) | | | (1,515,607 | ) | | | 9/8/22 | | | | (134,581 | ) |
| | | | | |
10-Year Australian Government Bond (Long) | | 18 | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 1,569,644 | | | | 9/15/22 | | | | 74,633 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (227,824 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At July 31, 2022, the Fund had the following centrally cleared interest rate swap contracts outstanding.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Counterparty/ Exchange | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount | | | Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
| | | | | | |
Pay Fixed rate annually 1.167% Receive Floating rate annually 12 month SOFR | | Morgan Stanley/LCH | | | 6/16/28 | | | $ | 19,265,000 | | | $ | 1,311,791 | | | $ | 962,366 | | | $ | 349,425 | |
| | | | | | |
Pay Fixed rate annually 1.470% Receive Floating rate annually 12 month SOFR | | Morgan Stanley/LCH | | | 6/16/31 | | | | 3,015,000 | | | | 224,840 | | | | (44,288 | ) | | | 269,128 | |
| | | | | | |
Receive Fixed rate annually 0.821% Pay Floating rate annually 12 month SOFR | | Morgan Stanley/LCH | | | 6/16/26 | | | | 9,835,000 | | | | (614,364 | ) | | | (53,647 | ) | | | (560,717 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Receive Fixed rate annually 1.060% Pay Floating rate annually 12 month SOFR | | Morgan Stanley/LCH | | | 3/16/25 | | | | 3,000,000 | | | | (125,672 | ) | | | (1,928 | ) | | | (123,744 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Counterparty/ Exchange | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount | | | Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
| | | | | | |
Pay Fixed rate annually 2.660% Receive Floating rate annually 12 month SOFR | | Morgan Stanley/LCH | | | 6/15/32 | | | $ | 15,450,000 | | | $ | (322,665 | ) | | $ | 23,814 | | | $ | (346,479 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Receive Fixed rate annually 2.030% Pay Floating rate annually 12 month SOFR | | Morgan Stanley/LCH | | | 6/15/52 | | | | 1,980,000 | | | | (166,341 | ) | | | (6,704 | ) | | | (159,637 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Receive Fixed rate annually 2.630% Pay Floating rate annually 12 month SOFR | | Morgan Stanley/LCH | | | 6/15/42 | | | | 1,590,000 | | | | 21,229 | | | | (9,345 | ) | | | 30,574 | |
| | | | | | |
Receive Fixed rate annually 2.470% Pay Floating rate annually 12 month SOFR | | Morgan Stanley/LCH | | | 6/15/52 | | | | 3,085,000 | | | | 27,287 | | | | (2,012 | ) | | | 29,299 | |
| | | | | | |
Receive Fixed rate annually 2.630% Pay Floating rate annually 12 month SOFR | | Morgan Stanley/LCH | | | 6/15/24 | | | | 14,090,000 | | | | (65,091 | ) | | | (4,357 | ) | | | (60,734 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Receive Fixed rate annually 2.250% Pay Floating rate annually 12 month SOFR | | Morgan Stanley/LCH | | | 6/15/32 | | | | 2,125,000 | | | | (32,199 | ) | | | (90,441 | ) | | | 58,242 | |
| | | | | | |
Pay Fixed rate annually 3.310% Receive Floating rate annually 12 month SOFR | | Morgan Stanley/LCH | | | 9/15/27 | | | | 10,025,000 | | | | (409,308 | ) | | | (132,019 | ) | | | (277,289 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Pay Fixed rate annually 3.470% Receive Floating rate annually 12 month SOFR | | Morgan Stanley/LCH | | | 9/21/24 | | | | 36,295,000 | | | | (435,293 | ) | | | (209,761 | ) | | | (225,532 | ) |
| | | | | | |
Receive Fixed rate annually 3.000% Pay Floating rate annually 12 month SOFR | | Morgan Stanley/LCH | | | 9/21/42 | | | | 75,000 | | | | 5,360 | | | | 46,088 | | | | (40,728 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Counterparty/ Exchange | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount | | | Value | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
| | | | | | |
Receive Fixed rate annually 2.690% Pay Floating rate annually 12 month SOFR | | Morgan Stanley/LCH | | | 9/15/52 | | | $ | 2,980,000 | | | $ | 166,862 | | | $ | (9,285 | ) | | $ | 176,147 | |
| | | | | | |
Pay Fixed rate annually 2.560% Receive Floating rate annually 12 month SOFR | | Morgan Stanley/LCH | | | 9/21/29 | | | | 9,795,000 | | | | (105,053 | ) | | | 11,642 | | | | (116,695 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 480,123 | | | $ | (998,740 | ) |
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At July 31, 2022, the Fund had the following centrally cleared credit default swap contracts outstanding.
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Description | | Counterparty/ Exchange | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Amount (a) | | | Value (b) | | | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
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Sell Protection (c): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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iTraxx Europe Crossover, Series 37, Version1, 5 Year Index(EUR), Fixed Rate 5.000% (d) | | Morgan Stanley/ICE | | | 6/20/27 | | | $ | 2,255,000 | | | $ | (8,832 | ) | | $ | 75,951 | | | $ | (84,783 | ) |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 75,951 | | | $ | (84,783 | ) |
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(a) The maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement.
(b) The prices and resulting values for credit default swap agreements on credit indices serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability (or profit) for the credit derivative should the notional amount of the swap agreement be closed/sold as of the period end. Increasing market values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.
(c) If the Fund is a buyer/(seller) of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller/(pay to the buyer) of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver/(take delivery) of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive/(pay) a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation of underlying securities comprising the referenced index.
(d) Ratings of Moody’s/S&P - B1/BB-
Abbreviations
LCH — London Clearing House
ICE — Intercontinental Exchange
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DOMINI FUNDS EXPENSE EXAMPLE (Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Domini Funds, you incur two types of costs:
(1) Transaction costs such as sales charges (loads) on Class A shares and
(2) Ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses.
This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested on February 01, 2022 and held through July 31, 2022.
Certain Account Fees
Some accounts are subject to recurring annual service fees and maintenance fees that are not included in the expenses shown in the table. If your account was subject to these fees, then the actual account values at the end of the period would be lower and the actual expense would be higher. You may avoid the annual service fee by choosing paperless electronic delivery of statements, prospectuses, shareholder reports and other materials.
Actual Expenses
The line of the table captioned ‘‘Actual Expenses’’ below provides information about actual account value and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period as follows:
| (1) | Divide your account value by $1,000. |
| (2) | Multiply your result in step 1 by the number in the first line under the heading ‘‘Expenses Paid During Period’’ in the table. |
The result equals the estimated expenses you paid on your account during the period.
Hypothetical Expenses
The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other mutual funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical example that appears in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Fund Name | | Expenses | | Beginning Account Value As of 2/1/2022 | | Ending Account value as of 7/31/2022 | | Expenses Paid During Period 2/1/2022 – 7/31/2022 |
Domini Impact Equity Fund Investor Shares | | Actual Expenses | | $1,000.00 | | $890.70 | | $4.731 |
| Hypothetical Expenses (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.80 | | $5.061 |
Domini Impact Equity Fund Class A Shares | | Actual Expenses | | $1,000.00 | | $890.30 | | $5.111 |
| Hypothetical Expenses (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.40 | | $5.461 |
Domini Impact Equity Fund Institutional Shares | | Actual Expenses | | $1,000.00 | | $892.20 | | $3.331 |
| Hypothetical Expenses (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,021.30 | | $3.561 |
Domini Impact Equity Fund Class Y Shares | | Actual Expenses | | $1,000.00 | | $891.60 | | $3.751 |
| Hypothetical Expenses (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.80 | | $4.011 |
Domini International Opportunities Fund Investor Class | | Actual Expenses | | $1,000.00 | | $865.60 | | $6.482 |
| Hypothetical Expenses (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,017.90 | | $7.002 |
Domini International Opportunities Fund Institutional Class | | Actual Expenses | | $1,000.00 | | $866.40 | | $5.322 |
| Hypothetical Expenses (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.10 | | $5.762 |
Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund Investor Class | | Actual Expenses | | $1,000.00 | | $897.80 | | $6.593 |
| Hypothetical Expenses (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,017.90 | | $7.003 |
Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund Institutional Class | | Actual Expenses | | $1,000.00 | | $899.40 | | $5.423 |
| Hypothetical Expenses (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.10 | | $5.763 |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund Investor Shares | | Actual Expenses | | $1,000.00 | | $846.00 | | $6.044 |
| Hypothetical Expenses (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,018.20 | | $6.614 |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund Class A Shares | | Actual Expenses | | $1,000.00 | | $845.20 | | $6.274 |
| Hypothetical Expenses (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,018.00 | | $6.854 |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund Institutional Shares | | Actual Expenses | | $1,000.00 | | $847.10 | | $4.084 |
| Hypothetical Expenses (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.40 | | $4.464 |
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Fund Name | | Expenses | | Beginning Account Value As of 2/1/2022 | | Ending Account value as of 7/31/2022 | | Expenses Paid During Period 2/1/2022 – 7/31/2022 |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund Class Y Shares | | Actual Expenses | | $1,000.00 | | $846.80 | | $4.304 |
| Hypothetical Expenses (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.10 | | $4.714 |
Domini Impact Bond Fund Investor Shares | | Actual Expenses | | $1,000.00 | | $923.20 | | $4.155 |
| Hypothetical Expenses (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,020.50 | | $4.365 |
Domini Impact Bond Fund Institutional Shares | | Actual Expenses | | $1,000.00 | | $924.00 | | $2.725 |
| Hypothetical Expenses (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,022.00 | | $2.865 |
Domini Impact Bond Fund Class Y Shares | | Actual Expenses | | $1,000.00 | | $924.30 | | $3.105 |
| Hypothetical Expenses (5% return before expenses) | | $1,000.00 | | $1,021.60 | | $3.265 |
1Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.01% for Investor shares, or 1.09% for Class A shares, or 0.71% for Institutional shares, or 0.80% for Class Y shares, multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181, and divided by 365.
2Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.40% for Investor shares, or 1.15% for Institutional shares, multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181, and divided by 365.
3Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.40% for Investor shares, or 1.15% for Institutional shares, multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181, and divided by 365.
4Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.32% for Investor shares, or 1.37% for Class A shares, or 0.89% for Institutional shares, or 0.94% for Class Y shares, multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181, and divided by 365.
5Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 0.87% for Investor shares, or 0.57% for Institutional shares or 0.65% for Class Y shares, multiplied by average account value over the period, multiplied by 181, and divided by 365.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
July 31, 2022
| | | | |
| | Domini Impact Equity Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | |
Investments, at value (cost $539,940,073) | | $ | 869,466,322 | |
Cash | | | 48,225,944 | |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $49,025) | | | 49,379 | |
Receivable for capital shares | | | 22,385 | |
Dividend receivable | | | 929,505 | |
Tax reclaim receivable | | | 288,108 | |
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Total assets | | | 918,981,643 | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 422,347 | |
Payable for capital shares | | | 141,401 | |
Management fee payable | | | 480,124 | |
Distribution fee payable | | | 156,379 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 1,029,478 | |
Foreign tax payable | | | 6,779 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 2,236,508 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 916,745,135 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSISTS OF | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 577,535,910 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 339,209,225 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 916,745,135 | |
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NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE | | | | |
| |
Investor Shares | | | | |
Net assets | | | 775,979,979 | |
| | | | |
Outstanding shares of beneficial interest | | | 27,025,565 | |
| | | | |
Net Asset Value And Offering Price Per Share* | | $ | 28.71 | |
| | | | |
| |
Class A Shares | | | | |
Net assets | | | 6,332,831 | |
| | | | |
Outstanding shares of beneficial interest | | | 220,978 | |
| | | | |
Net Asset Value And Offering Price Per Share* | | $ | 28.66 | |
| | | | |
Maximum offering price per share (net asset value per share / (1-4.75%)) | | $ | 30.09 | |
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| |
Institutional Shares | | | | |
Net assets | | | 125,188,656 | |
| | | | |
Outstanding shares of beneficial interest | | | 4,383,773 | |
| | | | |
Net Asset Value And Offering Price Per Share* | | $ | 28.56 | |
| | | | |
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Class Y Shares | | | | |
Net assets | | | 9,243,669 | |
| | | | |
Outstanding shares of beneficial interest | | | 323,226 | |
| | | | |
Net Asset Value And Offering Price Per Share* | | $ | 28.60 | |
| | | | |
* Redemption price is equal to net asset value less any applicable redemption fees retained by the Fund.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
July 31, 2022
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| | Domini International Opportunities Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | |
Investments, at value (cost $22,307,532) | | $ | 20,220,958 | |
Cash | | | 1,031,115 | |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $42,726) | | | 42,514 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 1,264 | |
Receivable for capital shares | | | 250 | |
Dividend receivable | | | 27,440 | |
Tax reclaim receivable | | | 33,797 | |
| | | | |
Total assets | | | 21,357,338 | |
| | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | |
Management fee payable | | | 14,768 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 17,491 | |
Foreign tax payable | | | 2,802 | |
| | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 35,061 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 21,322,277 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSISTS OF | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 23,987,392 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (2,665,115) | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 21,322,277 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE | | | | |
| |
Investor Class | | | | |
Net assets | | | 2,586,954 | |
| | | | |
Outstanding shares of beneficial interest | | | 288,619 | |
| | | | |
Net Asset Value And Offering Price Per Share* | | $ | 8.96 | |
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Institutional Class | | | | |
Net assets | | | 18,735,323 | |
| | | | |
Outstanding shares of beneficial interest | | | 2,089,901 | |
| | | | |
Net Asset Value And Offering Price Per Share* | | $ | 8.96 | |
| | | | |
* Redemption price is equal to net asset value less any applicable redemption fees retained by the Fund.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
July 31, 2022
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| | Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | |
Investments, at value (cost $23,325,066) | | $ | 25,826,052 | |
Cash | | | 2,833,928 | |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $100,654) | | | 98,259 | |
Receivable for capital shares | | | 12,554 | |
Dividend receivable | | | 10,324 | |
Tax reclaim receivable | | | 12,160 | |
| | | | |
Total assets | | | 28,793,277 | |
| | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | |
Management fee payable | | | 19,194 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 21,161 | |
| | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 40,355 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 28,752,922 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSISTS OF | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 29,055,229 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (302,307) | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 28,752,922 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE | | | | |
| |
Investor Class | | | | |
Net assets | | | 16,029,906 | |
| | | | |
Outstanding shares of beneficial interest | | | 1,162,182 | |
| | | | |
Net Asset Value And Offering Price Per Share* | | $ | 13.79 | |
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Institutional Class | | | | |
Net assets | | | 12,723,016 | |
| | | | |
Outstanding shares of beneficial interest | | | 918,656 | |
| | | | |
Net Asset Value And Offering Price Per Share* | | $ | 13.85 | |
| | | | |
* Redemption price is equal to net asset value less any applicable redemption fees retained by the Fund.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
July 31, 2022
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| | Domini Impact International Equity Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | |
Investments, at value (cost $1,319,495,117) | | $ | 1,253,856,411 | |
Cash | | | 8,093,507 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 32,242,793 | |
Receivable for capital shares | | | 467,895 | |
Dividend receivable | | | 2,612,960 | |
Tax reclaim receivable | | | 4,483,156 | |
| | | | |
Total assets | | | 1,301,756,722 | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 29,081,126 | |
Payable for capital shares | | | 987,373 | |
Management fee payable | | | 866,473 | |
Distribution fee payable | | | 44,103 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 1,014,844 | |
Due to Custodian (cost $31,554) | | | 31,516 | |
Foreign tax payable | | | 314,249 | |
| | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 32,339,684 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 1,269,417,038 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSISTS OF | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 1,425,212,568 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (155,795,530) | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 1,269,417,038 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE | | | | |
| |
Investor Shares | | | | |
Net assets | | | 200,864,451 | |
| | | | |
Outstanding shares of beneficial interest | | | 27,165,057 | |
| | | | |
Net Asset Value And Offering Price Per Share* | | $ | 7.39 | |
| | | | |
| |
Class A Shares | | | | |
Net assets | | | 14,916,763 | |
| | | | |
Outstanding shares of beneficial interest | | | 1,888,507 | |
| | | | |
Net Asset Value And Offering Price Per Share* | | $ | 7.90 | |
| | | | |
Maximum offering price per share (net asset value per share / (1-4.75%)) | | $ | 8.29 | |
| | | | |
| |
Institutional Shares | | | | |
Net assets | | | 525,174,721 | |
| | | | |
Outstanding shares of beneficial interest | | | 71,947,823 | |
| | | | |
Net Asset Value And Offering Price Per Share* | | $ | 7.30 | |
| | | | |
| |
Class Y Shares | | | | |
Net assets | | | 528,461,103 | |
| | | | |
Outstanding shares of beneficial interest | | | 72,357,081 | |
| | | | |
Net Asset Value And Offering Price Per Share* | | $ | 7.30 | |
| | | | |
* Redemption price is equal to net asset value less any applicable redemption fees retained by the Fund.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended July 31, 2022
| | | | |
| | Domini Impact Equity Fund | |
INCOME | | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes $225,180) | | $ | 12,225,420 | |
Interest income | | | 29,999 | |
| | | | |
Investment Income | | | 12,255,419 | |
| | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | |
Management/Sponsorship fees | | | 6,681,453 | |
Distribution fees – Investor Shares | | | 2,171,763 | |
Distribution fees – Class A Shares | | | 18,470 | |
Transfer agent fees – Investor Shares | | | 642,467 | |
Transfer agent fees – Class A Shares | | | 8,089 | |
Transfer agent fees – Institutional Shares | | | 4,779 | |
Transfer agent fees – Class Y Shares | | | 7,368 | |
Custody and Accounting fees | | | 211,002 | |
Professional fees | | | 81,787 | |
Registration fees – Investor Shares | | | 85,742 | |
Registration fees – Class A Shares | | | 20,673 | |
Registration fees – Institutional Shares | | | 32,126 | |
Registration fees – Class Y Shares | | | 20,260 | |
Shareholder Communication fees | | | 140,839 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 162,240 | |
Trustees fees | | | 43,609 | |
Shareholder Service fees – Investor Shares | | | 42,473 | |
Shareholder Service fees – Class A Shares | | | 298 | |
Shareholder Service fees – Institutional Shares | | | 141 | |
Shareholder Service fees – Class Y Shares | | | 112 | |
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Total expenses | | | 10,375,691 | |
Fees waived and expenses reimbursed | | | (40,632) | |
| | | | |
Net expenses | | | 10,335,059 | |
| | | | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | 1,920,360 | |
| | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | | | | |
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) FROM: | | | | |
Investments | | | 21,253,093 | |
Foreign currency | | | (3,028) | |
| | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 21,250,065 | |
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NET CHANGES IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) FROM: | | | | |
Investments | | | (156,726,368) | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | 580 | |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (156,725,788) | |
| | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | (135,475,723) | |
| | | | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (133,555,363) | |
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended July 31, 2022
| | | | |
| | Domini International Opportunities Fund | |
INCOME | | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes $74,619) | | $ | 542,567 | |
| | | | |
Investment Income | | | 542,567 | |
| | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | |
Management fees | | | 210,937 | |
Distribution fees – Investor Class | | | 6,558 | |
Transfer agent fees – Investor Class | | | 37,738 | |
Transfer agent fees – Institutional Class | | | 596 | |
Custody and Accounting fees | | | 147,083 | |
Professional fees | | | 57,607 | |
Registration fees – Investor Class | | | 19,321 | |
Registration fees – Institutional Class | | | 21,556 | |
Shareholder Communication fees | | | 2,317 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 5,468 | |
Trustees fees | | | 1,054 | |
Shareholder Service fees – Investor Class | | | 680 | |
Shareholder Service fees – Institutional Class | | | 8 | |
| | | | |
Total expenses | | | 510,923 | |
Fees waived and expenses reimbursed | | | (218,820) | |
| | | | |
Net expenses | | | 292,103 | |
| | | | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | 250,464 | |
| | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | | | | |
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) FROM: | | | | |
Investments | | | (530,512) | |
Foreign currency | | | (15,938) | |
| | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (546,450) | |
| | | | |
NET CHANGES IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) FROM: | | | | |
Investments | | | (4,452,386) | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | (2,636) | |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (4,455,022) | |
| | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | (5,001,472) | |
| | | | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (4,751,008) | |
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended July 31, 2022
| | | | |
| | Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund | |
INCOME | | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes $27,304) | | $ | 260,430 | |
| | | | |
Investment Income | | | 260,430 | |
| | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | |
Management fees | | | 278,075 | |
Distribution fees – Investor Class | | | 44,252 | |
Transfer agent fees – Investor Class | | | 57,729 | |
Transfer agent fees – Institutional Class | | | 622 | |
Custody and Accounting fees | | | 70,908 | |
Professional fees | | | 57,977 | |
Registration fees – Investor Class | | | 19,659 | |
Registration fees – Institutional Class | | | 19,409 | |
Shareholder Communication fees | | | 2,832 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 6,497 | |
Trustees fees | | | 1,384 | |
Shareholder Service fees – Investor Class | | | 2,511 | |
Shareholder Service fees – Institutional Class | | | 39 | |
| | | | |
Total expenses | | | 561,894 | |
Fees waived and expenses reimbursed | | | (141,125) | |
| | | | |
Net expenses | | | 420,769 | |
| | | | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | (160,339) | |
| | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | | | | |
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) FROM: | | | | |
Investments | | | (1,898,830) | |
Foreign currency | | | (9,418) | |
| | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (1,908,248) | |
| | | | |
NET CHANGES IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) FROM: | | | | |
Investments | | | (6,951,267) | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | (2,505) | |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (6,953,772) | |
| | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | (8,862,020) | |
| | | | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (9,022,359) | |
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended July 31, 2022
| | | | |
| | Domini Impact International Equity Fund | |
INCOME | | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes $4,601,204) | | $ | 42,583,334 | |
Interest income | | | 735 | |
| | | | |
Investment Income | | | 42,584,069 | |
| | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | |
Management fees | | | 12,611,918 | |
Distribution fees – Investor Shares | | | 640,473 | |
Distribution fees – Class A Shares | | | 45,870 | |
Transfer agent fees – Investor Shares | | | 396,013 | |
Transfer agent fees – Class A Shares | | | 18,270 | |
Transfer agent fees – Institutional Shares | | | 3,273 | |
Transfer agent fees – Class Y Shares | | | 327,393 | |
Custody and Accounting fees | | | 510,810 | |
Professional fees | | | 102,497 | |
Registration fees – Investor Shares | | | 59,422 | |
Registration fees – Class A Shares | | | 18,860 | |
Registration fees – Institutional Shares | | | 13,432 | |
Registration fees – Class Y Shares | | | 51,240 | |
Shareholder Communication fees | | | 113,435 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 214,065 | |
Trustees fees | | | 62,855 | |
Shareholder Service fees – Investor Shares | | | 17,954 | |
Shareholder Service fees – Class A Shares | | | 619 | |
Shareholder Service fees – Institutional Shares | | | 429 | |
Shareholder Service fees – Class Y Shares | | | 110 | |
| | | | |
Net expenses | | | 15,208,938 | |
| | | | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | 27,375,131 | |
| | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | | | | |
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) FROM: | | | | |
Investments | | | (41,163,844) | |
Foreign currency | | | (782,509) | |
| | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (41,946,353) | |
| | | | |
NET CHANGES IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) FROM: | | | | |
Investments | | | (306,735,091) | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | (410,521) | |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (307,145,612) | |
| | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | (349,091,965) | |
| | | | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (321,716,834) | |
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DOMINI IMPACT EQUITY FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, 2022 | | | Year Ended July 31, 2021 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 1,920,360 | | | $ | 2,843,043 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 21,250,065 | | | | 62,291,377 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (156,725,788) | | | | 213,611,453 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (133,555,363) | | | | 278,745,873 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | | | | |
Investor Shares | | | (54,087,151) | | | | (19,124,774) | |
Class A Shares | | | (474,850) | | | | (164,670) | |
Institutional Shares | | | (9,304,327) | | | | (3,655,416) | |
Class Y Shares | | | (572,465) | | | | (193,419) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions | | | (64,438,793) | | | | (23,138,279) | |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 33,781,629 | | | | 54,374,553 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions and dividends | | | 59,547,412 | | | | 21,219,668 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (76,933,665) | | | | (77,615,011) | |
Redemption fees | | | 224 | | | | 20,541 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 16,395,600 | | | | (2,000,249) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (181,598,556) | | | | 253,607,345 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | $ | 1,098,343,691 | | | $ | 844,736,346 | |
| | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 916,745,135 | | | $ | 1,098,343,691 | |
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DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, 2022 | | | For the Period November 30, 2020 (commencement of operations) through July 31, 2021 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 250,464 | | | $ | 139,553 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (546,450) | | | | 159,221 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (4,455,022) | | | | 2,365,250 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (4,751,008) | | | | 2,664,024 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | (40,010) | | | | (10,330) | |
Institutional Class | | | (386,867) | | | | (140,924) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions | | | (426,877) | | | | (151,254) | |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 922,878 | | | | 24,302,975 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions and dividends | | | 426,681 | | | | 151,229 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (1,294,530) | | | | (521,846) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | 5 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 55,029 | | | | 23,932,363 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (5,122,856) | | | | 26,445,133 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | $ | 26,445,133 | | | $ | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 21,322,277 | | | $ | 26,445,133 | |
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DOMINI SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, 2022 | | | Year Ended July 31, 2021 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (160,339) | | | $ | (229,163) | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (1,908,248) | | | | 1,501,074 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (6,953,772) | | | | 5,011,985 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (9,022,359) | | | | 6,283,896 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | | | | |
Investor Class | | | (764,084) | | | | (428,601) | |
Institutional Class | | | (637,340) | | | | (590,211) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions | | | (1,401,424) | | | | (1,018,812) | |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 5,156,026 | | | | 16,670,464 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions and dividends | | | 1,380,967 | | | | 1,006,232 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (5,991,177) | | | | (4,072,589) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | 3,761 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 545,816 | | | | 13,607,868 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (9,877,967) | | | | 18,872,952 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | $ | 38,630,889 | | | $ | 19,757,937 | |
| | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 28,752,922 | | | $ | 38,630,889 | |
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DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
| | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, 2022 | | | Year Ended July 31, 2021 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 27,375,131 | | | $ | 21,977,674 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (41,946,353) | | | | 136,715,623 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (307,145,612) | | | | 169,926,681 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (321,716,834) | | | | 328,619,978 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | | | | |
Investor Shares | | | (3,017,144) | | | | (4,142,289) | |
Class A Shares | | | (197,922) | | | | (303,025) | |
Institutional Shares | | | (11,678,797) | | | | (11,986,084) | |
Class Y Shares | | | (11,865,489) | | | | (10,069,491) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions | | | (26,759,352) | | | | (26,500,889) | |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 423,391,788 | | | | 703,551,006 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions and dividends | | | 21,950,922 | | | | 21,750,304 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (403,422,877) | | | | (516,771,256) | |
Redemption fees | | | 1,054 | | | | 5,170 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 41,920,887 | | | | 208,535,224 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (306,555,299) | | | | 510,654,313 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | $ | 1,575,972,337 | | | $ | 1,065,318,024 | |
| | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 1,269,417,038 | | | $ | 1,575,972,337 | |
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DOMINI IMPACT EQUITY FUND — INVESTOR SHARES
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
For a share outstanding for the period: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $34.82 | | | | $26.72 | | | | $22.48 | | | | $24.18 | | | | $23.18 | ^ |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.15 | 1 | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.27 | 1 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (4.08) | | | | 8.74 | | | | 4.69 | 1 | | | 0.81 | | | | 2.09 | 1 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Income (loss) From Investment Operations | | | (4.05) | | | | 8.82 | | | | 4.84 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 2.36 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less dividends and/or distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends to shareholders from net investment income | | | (0.01) | | | | (0.09) | | | | (0.14) | | | | (0.21) | | | | (0.17) | ^ |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | | | (2.05) | | | | (0.63) | | | | (0.46) | | | | (2.48) | | | | (1.19) | ^ |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (2.06) | | | | (0.72) | | | | (0.60) | | | | (2.69) | | | | (1.36) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption fee proceeds1 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $28.71 | | | | $34.82 | | | | $26.72 | | | | $22.48 | | | | $24.18 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return | | | (12.65%) | | | | 33.43% | | | | 21.98% | | | | 6.31% | | | | 10.32% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 6% | | | | 23% | | | | 21% | | | | 95% | | | | 78% | |
Ratios/supplemental data (annualized): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | | | $776 | | | | $927 | | | | $719 | | | | $643 | | | | $669 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 1.05% | | | | 1.09% | | | | 1.08% | 3,4 | | | 1.07% | 3,4 | | | 1.10% | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | | 1.05% | | | | 1.09% | | | | 1.09% | | | | 1.09% | | | | 1.10% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | 0.14% | | | | 0.24% | | | | 0.65% | | | | 0.96% | | | | 1.15% | |
1 Based on average shares outstanding.
2 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
3 Ratio of expenses to average net assets includes transfer agent credits. Excluding transfer agent credits the ratio of expenses to average net assets would have been 1.07% for the year ended July 31, 2019 and 1.08% for the year ended July 31, 2020.
4 Reflects a waiver of fees by the Manager, the Sponsor and the Distributor of the Fund.
^ All per share amounts and net asset values have been adjusted as a result of the 1.9988601 for 1 share split on January 26, 2018.
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DOMINI IMPACT EQUITY FUND — CLASS A SHARES
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
For a share outstanding for the period: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $34.79 | | | | $26.70 | | | | $22.46 | | | | $24.17 | | | | $33.41 | ^ |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.12) | | | | (0.46) | | | | 0.15 | 1 | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.31 | 1 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (3.94) | | | | 9.27 | | | | 4.69 | 1 | | | 0.75 | | | | 2.84 | 1 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Income (loss) From Investment Operations | | | (4.06) | | | | 8.81 | | | | 4.84 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 3.15 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less dividends and/or distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends to shareholders from net investment income | | | (0.02) | | | | (0.09) | | | | (0.14) | | | | (0.21) | | | | (1.35) | ^ |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | | | (2.05) | | | | (0.63) | | | | (0.46) | | | | (2.48) | | | | (11.04) | ^ |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (2.07) | | | | (0.72) | | | | (0.60) | | | | (2.69) | | | | (12.39) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption fee proceeds1 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $28.66 | | | | $34.79 | | | | $26.70 | | | | $22.46 | | | | $24.17 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return3 | | | (12.67)% | | | | 33.42% | | | | 22.01% | | | | 6.28% | | | | 10.36% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 6% | | | | 23% | | | | 21% | | | | 95% | | | | 78% | |
Ratios/supplemental data (annualized): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | | | $6 | | | | $8 | | | | $6 | | | | $7 | | | | $7 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 1.09% | 5 | | | 1.09% | 5 | | | 1.09% | 4,5 | | | 1.09% | 4,5 | | | 1.12% | 5 |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | | 1.37% | | | | 1.31% | | | | 1.47% | | | | 1.43% | | | | 1.38% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | 0.10% | | | | 0.24% | | | | 0.64% | | | | 0.95% | | | | 1.14% | |
1 Based on average shares outstanding.
2 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
3 Total return does not reflect sales commissions.
4 Ratio of expenses to average net assets includes transfer agent credits. Excluding transfer agent credits the ratio of expenses to average net assets would have been 1.09% for the year ended July 31, 2019 and 1.09% for the year ended July 31, 2020.
5 Reflects a waiver of fees by the Manager, the Sponsor and the Distributor of the Fund.
^ All per share amounts and net asset values have been adjusted as a result of the 0.2155310 for 1 reverse share split on January 26, 2018.
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DOMINI IMPACT EQUITY FUND — INSTITUTIONAL SHARES
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
For a share outstanding for the period: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $34.60 | | | | $26.59 | | | | $22.41 | | | | $24.18 | | | | $24.46 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.23 | 1 | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.37 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (4.05) | | | | 8.60 | | | | 4.67 | 1 | | | 0.98 | | | | 2.17 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Income (loss) From Investment Operations | | | (3.93) | | | | 8.88 | | | | 4.90 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 2.54 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less dividends and/or distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends to shareholders from net investment income | | | (0.06) | | | | (0.24) | | | | (0.26) | | | | (0.35) | | | | (0.44) | |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | | | (2.05) | | | | (0.63) | | | | (0.46) | | | | (2.48) | | | | (2.38) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (2.11) | | | | (0.87) | | | | (0.72) | | | | (2.83) | | | | (2.82) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption fee proceeds1 | | | - | | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $28.56 | | | | $34.60 | | | | $26.59 | | | | $22.41 | | | | $24.18 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return | | | (12.36%) | | | | 33.89% | | | | 22.43% | | | | 6.69% | | | | 10.68% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 6% | | | | 23% | | | | 21% | | | | 95% | | | | 78% | |
Ratios/supplemental data (annualized): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | | | $125 | | | | $154 | | | | $113 | | | | $99 | | | | $120 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.73% | | | | 0.74% | | | | 0.74% | 3 | | | 0.74% | 3,4 | | | 0.74% | 4 |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | | 0.73% | | | | 0.74% | | | | 0.74% | | | | 0.76% | | | | 0.76% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | 0.46% | | | | 0.59% | | | | 0.99% | | | | 1.31% | | | | 1.52% | |
1 Based on average shares outstanding.
2 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
3 Ratio of expenses to average net assets includes transfer agent credits. Excluding transfer agent credits the ratio of expenses to average net assets would have been 0.74% for the year ended July 31, 2019 and 0.74% for the year ended July 31, 2020.
4 Reflects a waiver of fees by the Manager and the Sponsor of the Fund.
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DOMINI IMPACT EQUITY FUND — CLASS Y SHARES (FORMERLY CLASS R SHARES)
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
For a share outstanding for the period: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Asset Value, beginning of period | | | $34.66 | | | | $26.62 | | | | $22.42 | | | | $24.18 | | | | $37.86 | ^ |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 7.56 | | | | 7.50 | | | | 0.21 | 1 | | | 3.04 | | | | 0.41 | 1 |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (11.52) | | | | 1.37 | | | | 4.68 | 1 | | | (2.00) | | | | 3.21 | 1 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Income (loss) From Investment Operations | | | (3.96) | | | | 8.87 | | | | 4.89 | | | | 1.04 | | | | 3.62 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less dividends and/or distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends to shareholders from net investment income | | | (0.05) | | | | (0.20) | | | | (0.23) | | | | (0.32) | | | | (2.00) | ^ |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | | | (2.05) | | | | (0.63) | | | | (0.46) | | | | (2.48) | | | | (15.30) | ^ |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (2.10) | | | | (0.83) | | | | (0.69) | | | | (2.80) | | | | (17.30) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption fee proceeds1 | | | - | | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $28.60 | | | | $34.66 | | | | $26.62 | | | | $22.42 | | | | $24.18 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return | | | (12.42)% | | | | 33.81% | | | | 22.34% | | | | 6.62% | | | | 10.71% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 6% | | | | 23% | | | | 21% | | | | 95% | | | | 78% | |
Ratios/supplemental data (annualized): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | | | $9 | | | | $10 | | | | $6 | | | | $20 | | | | $18 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.80% | 3 | | | 0.80% | 3 | | | 0.79% | 3,4 | | | 0.80% | 3,4 | | | 0.80% | 3 |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | | 1.02% | | | | 1.05% | | | | 0.94% | | | | 0.88% | | | | 0.84% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | 0.40% | | | | 0.51% | | | | 0.92% | | | | 1.23% | | | | 1.46% | |
1 Based on average shares outstanding.
2 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
3 Reflects a waiver of fees by the Manager and the Sponsor of the Fund.
4 Ratio of expenses to average net assets includes transfer agent credits. Excluding transfer agent credits the ratio of expenses to average net assets would have been 0.80% for the year ended July 31, 2019 and 0.79% for the year ended July 31, 2020.
^ All per share amounts and net asset values have been adjusted as a result of the 0.1555580 for 1 reverse share split on January 26, 2018.
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DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND — INVESTOR SHARES
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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| | Year Ended July 31, 2022 | | | For the Period November 30, 2020 (commencement of operations) through July 31, 2021 | |
For a share outstanding for the period: | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $11.08 | | | | $10.00 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (2.05) | | | | 1.09 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Income (loss) From Investment Operations | | | (1.97) | | | | 1.13 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Less dividends and/or distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Dividends to shareholders from net investment income | | | (0.07) | | | | (0.05) | |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | | | (0.08) | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.15) | | | | (0.05) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Redemption fee proceeds1 | | | - | | | | 0.00 | 2 |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $8.96 | | | | $11.08 | |
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Total return3 | | | (17.88%) | | | | 11.31% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 20% | | | | 16% | |
Ratios/supplemental data (annualized): | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | | | $3 | | | | $2 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 1.40% | 4 | | | 1.40% | 4 |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | | 4.36% | | | | 4.88% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | 0.84% | | | | 0.80% | |
1 Based on average shares outstanding.
2 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
3 Not annualized for periods less than one year.
4 Reflects a waiver of fees by the Manager and the Distributor of the Fund.
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DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND — INSTITUTIONAL SHARES
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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| | Year Ended July 31, 2022 | | | For the Period November 30, 2020 (commencement of operations) through July 31, 2021 | |
For a share outstanding for the period: | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $11.08 | | | | $10.00 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.06 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (2.05) | | | | 1.08 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Income (loss) From Investment Operations | | | (1.94) | | | | 1.14 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Less dividends and/or distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Dividends to shareholders from net investment income | | | (0.10) | | | | (0.06) | |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | | | (0.08) | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.18) | | | | (0.06) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Redemption fee proceeds | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $8.96 | | | | $11.08 | |
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Total return1 | | | (17.65%) | | | | 11.44% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 20% | | | | 16% | |
Ratios/supplemental data (annualized): | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | | | $19 | | | | $24 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 1.15% | 2 | | | 1.15% | 2 |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | | 1.79% | | | | 2.00% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | 1.03% | | | | 0.84% | |
1 Not annualized for periods less than one year.
2 Reflects a waiver of fees by the Manager of the Fund.
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DOMINI SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FUND — INVESTOR SHARES
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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| | Year Ended July 31, | | | For the Period April 1, 2020 (commencement of operations) through July 31, 2020 | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
For a share outstanding for the period: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $19.06 | | | | $15.28 | | | | $10.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.10) | | | | (0.12) | | | | (0.02) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (4.45) | | | | 4.54 | | | | 5.30 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Income (loss) From Investment Operations | | | (4.55) | | | | 4.42 | | | | 5.28 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less dividends and/or distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends to shareholders from net investment income | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | | | (0.72) | | | | (0.64) | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.72) | | | | (0.64) | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption fee proceeds1 | | | - | | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | - | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $13.79 | | | | $19.06 | | | | $15.28 | |
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Total return3 | | | (24.60%) | | | | 28.94% | | | | 52.80% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 51% | | | | 65% | | | | 10% | |
Ratios/supplemental data (annualized): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | | | $16 | | | | $19 | | | | $7 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 1.40% | 4 | | | 1.40% | 4 | | | 1.37% | 4,5 |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | | 1.99% | | | | 2.12% | | | | 3.95% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | (0.59)% | | | | (0.87)% | | | | (0.94)% | |
1 Based on average shares outstanding.
2 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
3 Not annualized for periods less than one year.
4 Reflects a waiver of fees by the Manager and the Distributor of the Fund.
5 Ratio of expenses to average net assets includes transfer agent credits. Excluding transfer agent credits the ratio of expenses to average net assets would have been 1.37% for the period ended July 31, 2020.
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DOMINI SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FUND — INSTITUTIONAL SHARES
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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| | Year Ended July 31, | | | For the Period April 1, 2020 (commencement of operations) through July 31, 2020 | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
For a share outstanding for the period: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $19.12 | | | | $15.29 | | | | $10.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | (0.06) | | | | (0.10) | | | | (0.02) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (4.46) | | | | 4.57 | | | | 5.31 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Income (loss) From Investment Operations | | | (4.52) | | | | 4.47 | | | | 5.29 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less dividends and/or distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends to shareholders from net investment income | | | (0.03) | | | | - | | | | - | |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | | | (0.72) | | | | (0.64) | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.75) | | | | (0.64) | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption fee proceeds 1 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $13.85 | | | | $19.12 | | | | $15.29 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return 2 | | | (24.39%) | | | | 29.25% | | | | 52.90% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 51% | | | | 65% | | | | 10% | |
Ratios/supplemental data (annualized): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | | | $13 | | | | $19 | | | | $12 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 1.15% | 3 | | | 1.15% | 3 | | | 1.12% | 3,4 |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | | 1.40% | | | | 1.43% | | | | 2.89% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | (0.37)% | | | | (0.62)% | | | | (0.61)% | |
1 Based on average shares outstanding.
2 Not annualized for periods less than one year.
3 Reflects a waiver of fees by the Manager and the Sponsor of the Fund.
4 Ratio of expenses to average net assets includes transfer agent credits. Excluding transfer agent credits the ratio of expenses to average net assets would have been 1.12% for the period ended July 31, 2020.
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DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND — INVESTOR SHARES
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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| | Year Ended July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
For a share outstanding for the period: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $9.29 | | | | $7.28 | | | | $7.74 | | | | $8.72 | | | | $8.76 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.16 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.95) | | | | 1.94 | | | | (0.33) | | | | (0.77) | | | | 0.02 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Income (loss) From Investment Operations | | | (1.79) | | | | 2.13 | | | | (0.25) | | | | (0.62) | | | | 0.18 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less dividends and/or distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends to shareholders from net investment income | | | (0.11) | | | | (0.12) | | | | (0.21) | | | | (0.13) | | | | (0.22) | |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.23) | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.11) | | | | (0.12) | | | | (0.21) | | | | (0.36) | | | | (0.22) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption fee proceeds 1 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $7.39 | | | | $9.29 | | | | $7.28 | | | | $7.74 | | | | $8.72 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return | | | (19.23%) | | | | 29.34% | | | | (3.49%) | | | | (6.81%) | | | | 2.08% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 88% | | | | 88% | | | | 98% | | | | 77% | | | | 68% | |
Ratios/supplemental data (annualized): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | | | $201 | | | | $292 | | | | $397 | | | | $432 | | | | $612 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 1.34% | | | | 1.37% | | | | 1.36% | 3,4 | | | 1.41% | 3 | | | 1.41% | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | | 1.34% | | | | 1.37% | | | | 1.38% | | | | 1.41% | | | | 1.41% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | 1.40% | | | | 1.32% | | | | 0.93% | | | | 1.70% | | | | 1.81% | |
1 Based on average shares outstanding.
2 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
3 Ratio of expenses to average net assets includes transfer agent credits. Excluding transfer agent credits the ratio of expenses to average net assets would have been 1.41% for the year ended July 31, 2019 and 1.36% for the year ended July 31, 2020.
4 Reflects a waiver of fees by the Manager and the Distributor of the Fund.
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DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND — CLASS A SHARES
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
For a share outstanding for the period: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $9.91 | | | | $7.77 | | | | $8.22 | | | | $9.18 | | | | $9.21 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.15 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (2.12) | | | | 2.02 | | | | (0.42) | | | | (0.99) | | | | 0.04 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Income (loss) From Investment Operations | | | (1.91) | | | | 2.27 | | | | (0.28) | | | | (0.65) | | | | 0.19 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less dividends and/or distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends to shareholders from net investment income | | | (0.10) | | | | (0.13) | | | | (0.17) | | | | (0.08) | | | | (0.22) | |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.23) | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.10) | | | | (0.13) | | | | (0.17) | | | | (0.31) | | | | (0.22) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption fee proceeds 1 | | | - | | | | - | | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $7.90 | | | | $9.91 | | | | $7.77 | | | | $8.22 | | | | $9.18 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return 3 | | | (19.26)% | | | | 29.31% | | | | (3.58)% | | | | (6.83)% | | | | 2.00% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 88% | | | | 88% | | | | 98% | | | | 77% | | | | 68% | |
Ratios/supplemental data (annualized): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | | | $15 | | | | $21 | | | | $21 | | | | $27 | | | | $81 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 1.37% | | | | 1.38% | | | | 1.40% | 4,5 | | | 1.43% | 4 | | | 1.47% | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | | 1.37% | | | | 1.38% | | | | 1.54% | | | | 1.43% | | | | 1.47% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | 1.37% | | | | 1.27% | | | | 0.86% | | | | 1.41% | | | | 1.63% | |
1 Based on average shares outstanding.
2 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
3 Total return does not reflect sales commissions.
4 Ratio of expenses to average net assets includes transfer agent credits. Excluding transfer agent credits the ratio of expenses to average net assets would have been 1.43% for the year ended July 31, 2019 and 1.41% for the year ended July 31, 2020.
5 Reflects a waiver of fees by the Manager and the Distributor of the Fund.
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DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND — INSTITUTIONAL SHARES
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
For a share outstanding for the period: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $9.19 | | | | $7.23 | | | | $7.69 | | | | $8.70 | | | | $8.74 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.18 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.89) | | | | 1.99 | | | | (0.30) | | | | (0.78) | | | | 0.05 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Income (loss) From Investment Operations | | | (1.73) | | | | 2.15 | | | | (0.21) | | | | (0.60) | | | | 0.23 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less dividends and/or distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends to shareholders from net investment income | | | (0.16) | | | | (0.19) | | | | (0.25) | | | | (0.18) | | | | (0.27) | |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.23) | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.16) | | | | (0.19) | | | | (0.25) | | | | (0.41) | | | | (0.27) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Redemption fee proceeds 1 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $7.30 | | | | $9.19 | | | | $7.23 | | | | $7.69 | | | | $8.70 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total return | | | (18.88%) | | | | 29.80% | | | | (3.05%) | | | | (6.49%) | | | | 2.58% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 88% | | | | 88% | | | | 98% | | | | 77% | | | | 68% | |
Ratios/supplemental data (annualized): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | | | $525 | | | | $636 | | | | $473 | | | | $524 | | | | $580 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.89% | | | | 0.91% | | | | 0.95% | 3 | | | 1.01% | 3 | | | 1.02% | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | | 0.89% | | | | 0.91% | | | | 0.95% | | | | 1.01% | | | | 1.02% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | 1.91% | | | | 1.79% | | | | 1.33% | | | | 2.30% | | | | 2.22% | |
1 Based on average shares outstanding.
2 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
3 Ratio of expenses to average net assets includes transfer agent credits. Excluding transfer agent credits the ratio of expenses to average net assets would have been 1.01% for the year ended July 31, 2019 and 0.95% for the year ended July 31, 2020.
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DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND — CLASS Y SHARES
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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| | Year Ended July 31, | | | For the period July 23, 2018 (commencement of operations) through July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
For a share outstanding for the period: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $9.20 | | | | $7.23 | | | | $7.70 | | | | $8.71 | | | | $8.56 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.23 | | | | - | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.90) | | | | 2.04 | | | | (0.35) | | | | (0.83) | | | | 0.15 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Income (loss) From Investment Operations | | | (1.74) | | | | 2.15 | | | | (0.23) | | | | (0.60) | | | | 0.15 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Less dividends and/or distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends to shareholders from net investment income | | | (0.16) | | | | (0.18) | | | | (0.24) | | | | (0.18) | | | | - | |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.23) | | | | - | |
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Total Distributions | | | (0.16) | | | | (0.18) | | | | (0.24) | | | | (0.41) | | | | - | |
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Redemption fee proceeds 1 | | | - | | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $7.30 | | | | $9.20 | | | | $7.23 | | | | $ 7.70 | | | | $8.71 | |
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Total return 3 | | | (19.01)% | | | | 29.88% | | | | (3.28)% | | | | (6.50)% | | | | 1.75% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 88% | | | | 88% | | | | 98% | | | | 77% | | | | 68% | |
Ratios/supplemental data (annualized): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | | | $528 | | | | $627 | | | | $174 | | | | $238 | | | | $142 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.95% | | | | 0.98% | | | | 1.06% | 4 | | | 1.13% | 4 | | | 1.13% | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | | 0.95% | | | | 0.98% | | | | 1.06% | | | | 1.13% | | | | 1.13% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | 1.87% | | | | 1.82% | | | | 1.26% | | | | 2.81% | | | | 0.32% | |
1 Based on average shares outstanding.
2 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
3 Not annualized for periods less than one year.
4 Ratio of expenses to average net assets includes transfer agent credits. Excluding transfer agent credits the ratio of expenses to average net assets would have been 1.13% for the year ended July 31, 2019 and 1.06% for the year ended July 31, 2020.
SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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1. ORGANIZATION
The Domini Investment Trust is a Massachusetts business trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end management investment company. The Domini Investment Trust comprises five separate series: Domini Impact Equity Fund, Domini International Opportunities Fund, Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund, Domini Impact International Equity Fund and Domini Impact Bond Fund (each the “Fund,” collectively the “Funds”). The financial statements of the Domini Impact Bond Fund are included on page 139 of this report. Each Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services — Investment Companies”.
The Domini Impact Equity Fund offers four classes of shares: Investor shares, Class A shares, Institutional shares, and Class Y shares. The Domini International Opportunities Fund offers two classes of shares: Investor shares and Institutional shares. The Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund offers two classes of shares: Investor shares and Institutional shares. The Domini Impact International Equity Fund offers four classes of shares: Investor shares, Class A shares, Institutional shares, and Class Y shares. The Investor shares, Institutional shares and Class Y shares are sold at their offering price, which is net asset value. The Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge (load) of up to 4.75%.
All classes of shares have identical rights and voting privileges with respect to the Fund in general and exclusive voting rights on matters that affect that class alone. Earnings, net assets, and net asset value per share may differ due to each class having its own expenses, directly attributable to that class. The Funds seek to provide their shareholders with long-term total return.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of the Funds’ significant accounting policies.
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(A) Valuation of Investments. Securities listed or traded on national securities exchanges are valued at the last sale price reported by the security’s primary exchange or, if there have been no sales that day, at the mean of the current bid and ask price that represents the current value of the security. Securities listed on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued using the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (the “NOCP”). If an NOCP is not available for a security listed on the NASDAQ National Market System, the security will be valued at the last sale price or, if there have been no sales that day, at the mean of the current bid and ask price.
Securities that are primarily traded on foreign exchanges are valued using a pricing service that considers the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments such as American Depositary Receipts, financial futures, Exchange Traded Funds, and the movement of the certain indexes of securities based on a statistical analysis of the historical relationship.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available or as a result of an event occurring after the close of the foreign market but before pricing the Funds are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the supervision of the Funds’ Board of Trustees.
At least annually, Domini Impact Investments LLC (Domini) reviews and performs due diligence with respect to the pricing methodologies employed by any independent pricing service approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees and utilized on behalf of the Funds. As part of this due diligence, Domini reviews each pricing service provider’s policies, procedures, and quality controls. Domini also tests certain valuations provided by the Funds’ pricing services with those received from other vendors, if available, and performs back testing, as applicable. Domini provides an annual due diligence report to the Funds’ Board of Trustees including its determination of whether the pricing methodology employed by such pricing service requires adjustments.
The Funds follow a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between (a) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs) and (b) the Fund’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs). These inputs
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are used in determining the value of the Funds’ investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:
Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
Level 2 — other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, and evaluated quotation obtained from pricing services)
Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used by the Domini Impact Equity Fund, as of July 31, 2022, in valuing the Fund’s assets carried at fair value:
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| | Level 1 - Quoted Prices | | | Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | $ | 80,654,184 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 80,654,184 | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 106,121,976 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 106,121,976 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 54,533,090 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 54,533,090 | |
Financials | | | 88,253,294 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 88,253,294 | |
Health Care | | | 119,573,828 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 119,573,828 | |
Industrials | | | 50,588,484 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 50,588,484 | |
Information Technology | | | 317,009,990 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 317,009,990 | |
Materials | | | 19,821,605 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 19,821,605 | |
Real Estate | | | 26,417,255 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 26,417,255 | |
Utilities | | | 6,492,616 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 6,492,616 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 869,466,322 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 869,466,322 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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The following is a summary of the inputs used by the Domini International Opportunities Fund, as of July 31, 2022, in valuing the Fund’s assets carried at fair value:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 - Quoted Prices | | | Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | - | | | $ | 725,386 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 725,386 | |
Austria | | | - | | | | 58,986 | | | | - | | | | 58,986 | |
Belgium | | | 4,051 | | | | 93,230 | | | | - | | | | 97,281 | |
Brazil | | | 116,361 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 116,361 | |
Canada | | | 424,833 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 424,833 | |
China | | | 85,233 | | | | 196,101 | | | | - | | | | 281,334 | |
Denmark | | | - | | | | 965,607 | | | | - | | | | 965,607 | |
Finland | | | - | | | | 293,488 | | | | - | | | | 293,488 | |
France | | | - | | | | 1,823,321 | | | | - | | | | 1,823,321 | |
Germany | | | - | | | | 1,544,304 | | | | - | | | | 1,544,304 | |
Hong Kong | | | - | | | | 552,580 | | | | - | | | | 552,580 | |
Hungary | | | - | | | | 13,146 | | | | - | | | | 13,146 | |
Ireland | | | - | | | | 201,016 | | | | - | | | | 201,016 | |
Italy | | | - | | | | 177,575 | | | | - | | | | 177,575 | |
Japan | | | - | | | | 4,455,111 | | | | - | | | | 4,455,111 | |
Luxembourg | | | - | | | | 28,310 | | | | - | | | | 28,310 | |
Netherlands | | | - | | | | 1,606,096 | | | | - | | | | 1,606,096 | |
New Zealand | | | - | | | | 62,798 | | | | - | | | | 62,798 | |
Norway | | | - | | | | 95,635 | | | | - | | | | 95,635 | |
Singapore | | | - | | | | 218,364 | | | | - | | | | 218,364 | |
South Africa | | | 9,070 | | | | 72,980 | | | | - | | | | 82,050 | |
Spain | | | - | | | | 493,937 | | | | - | | | | 493,937 | |
Sweden | | | 83,735 | | | | 451,657 | | | | - | | | | 535,392 | |
Switzerland | | | - | | | | 1,475,819 | | | | - | | | | 1,475,819 | |
United Kingdom | | | 459,119 | | | | 2,027,612 | | | | - | | | | 2,486,731 | |
United States | | | 974,855 | | | | 430,642 | | | | - | | | | 1,405,497 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total | | $ | 2,157,257 | | | $ | 18,063,701 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 20,220,958 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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The following is a summary of the inputs used by the Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund, as of July 31, 2022, in valuing the Fund’s assets carried at fair value:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 - Quoted Prices | | | Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | $ | 716,926 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 716,926 | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 2,215,361 | | | | 779,130 | | | | - | | | | 2,994,491 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 659,462 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 659,462 | |
Financials | | | 2,206,391 | | | | 2,423,636 | | | | - | | | | 4,630,027 | |
Health Care | | | 3,176,826 | | | | 1,623,980 | | | | - | | | | 4,800,806 | |
Industrials | | | 248,634 | | | | 2,904,949 | | | | - | | | | 3,153,583 | |
Information Technology | | | 5,770,112 | | | | 994,815 | | | | - | | | | 6,764,927 | |
Real Estate | | | 1,748,232 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,748,232 | |
Utilities | | | - | | | | 357,598 | | | | - | | | | 357,598 | |
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Total | | $ | 16,741,944 | | | $ | 9,084,108 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 25,826,052 | |
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The following is a summary of the inputs used by the Domini Impact International Equity Fund, as of July 31, 2022, in valuing the Fund’s assets carried at fair value:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 - Quoted Prices | | | Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | - | | | $ | 87,827,967 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 87,827,967 | |
Austria | | | - | | | | 2,735,199 | | | | - | | | | 2,735,199 | |
Belgium | | | 310,150 | | | | 11,711,978 | | | | - | | | | 12,022,128 | |
Brazil | | | 10,474,308 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 10,474,308 | |
China | | | 1,482,698 | | | | 21,723,058 | | | | - | | | | 23,205,756 | |
Denmark | | | - | | | | 15,618,289 | | | | - | | | | 15,618,289 | |
Finland | | | - | | | | 16,060,950 | | | | - | | | | 16,060,950 | |
France | | | - | | | | 89,134,926 | | | | - | | | | 89,134,926 | |
Germany | | | - | | | | 73,554,603 | | | | - | | | | 73,554,603 | |
Hong Kong | | | - | | | | 4,136,818 | | | | - | | | | 4,136,818 | |
Hungary | | | - | | | | 2,051,146 | | | | - | | | | 2,051,146 | |
India | | | - | | | | 6,675,884 | | | | - | | | | 6,675,884 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 - Quoted Prices | | | Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ireland | | $ | - | | | $ | 15,770,514 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 15,770,514 | |
Israel | | | 3,558,981 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,558,981 | |
Italy | | | - | | | | 20,939,536 | | | | - | | | | 20,939,536 | |
Japan | | | - | | | | 305,796,843 | | | | - | | | | 305,796,843 | |
Mexico | | | 3,177,337 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,177,337 | |
Netherlands | | | 1,100,669 | | | | 77,834,589 | | | | - | | | | 78,935,258 | |
Norway | | | - | | | | 8,957,379 | | | | - | | | | 8,957,379 | |
Singapore | | | 4,298,223 | | | | 37,020,418 | | | | - | | | | 41,318,641 | |
South Africa | | | 1,731,706 | | | | 10,893,394 | | | | - | | | | 12,625,100 | |
South Korea | | | - | | | | 6,420,412 | | | | - | | | | 6,420,412 | |
Spain | | | - | | | | 30,446,455 | | | | - | | | | 30,446,455 | |
Sweden | | | - | | | | 25,720,322 | | | | - | | | | 25,720,322 | |
Switzerland | | | - | | | | 148,284,392 | | | | - | | | | 148,284,392 | |
Taiwan | | | - | | | | 13,541,771 | | | | - | | | | 13,541,771 | |
Thailand | | | - | | | | 10,409,409 | | | | - | | | | 10,409,409 | |
Turkey | | | 673,525 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 673,525 | |
United Kingdom | | | 3,962,942 | | | | 127,486,760 | | | | - | | | | 131,449,702 | |
United States | | | 9,829,529 | | | | 42,503,331 | | | | - | | | | 52,332,860 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 40,600,068 | | | $ | 1,213,256,343 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,253,856,411 | |
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(B) Foreign Currency Translation. Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities, and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies, are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. Occasionally, events impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Board of Trustees. The Funds do not separately report the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments. Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in fair value of assets and
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liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in exchange rates.
(C) Foreign Currency Contracts. When the Funds purchase or sell foreign securities, they enter into foreign exchange contracts to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of the transactions. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at an agreed-upon exchange rate on a specified date.
As of July 31, 2022, open foreign currency spot contracts were as follows:
| | | | |
Domini Impact Equity Fund | | $ | - | |
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Domini International Opportunities Fund | | | - | |
Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund | | | - | |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund | | | 11,837,984 | |
(D) Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Dividends to Shareholders. Investment transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses from security transactions are determined on the basis of identified cost. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Dividend income, net of any applicable withholding tax, is recorded on the ex-dividend date or for certain foreign securities, when the information becomes available to the Funds. The Funds earn income daily, net of Fund expenses. Dividends to shareholders of the Domini Impact Equity Fund are usually declared and paid quarterly from net investment income. Dividends to shareholders of the Domini International Opportunities Fund, the Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund and the Domini Impact International Equity Fund are usually declared and paid semiannually from net investment income. Distributions to shareholders of realized capital gains, if any, are made annually. Distributions are determined in conformity with income tax regulations, which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. Reclassifications have been made to the Funds’ components of net assets to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers, as applicable) under income tax regulations.
(E) Federal Taxes. Each Fund’s policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income, including net realized gains, if any, within the prescribed time periods. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise tax is deemed necessary. As of July 31, 2022, tax years 2018
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through 2021 remain subject to examination by the Funds’ major tax jurisdictions, which include the United States of America, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and New York State.
(F) Redemption Fees. Redemptions and exchanges of Fund shares held less than 30 days may be subject to the Funds’ redemption fee, which is 2% of the amount redeemed. The fee is imposed to offset transaction costs and other expenses associated with short-term investing. The fee may be waived in certain circumstances at the discretion of the Funds. Such fees are retained by the Funds and are recorded as an adjustment to paid-in capital.
The redemption fee was waived by the Funds’ Board of Trustees and was no longer imposed by the Fund effective August 16, 2021.
(G) Other. Income, expenses (other than those attributable to a specific class), gains, and losses are allocated on a daily basis to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets represented by such class. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operations of that class.
(H) Transfer Agent Credits. Per the arrangement with the Funds’ former transfer agent, BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc., the Funds had arrangements prior to June 22, 2020, whereby they received earnings credits when positive cash balances were maintained. Such credits were used to offset transfer agency fees.
(I) Indemnification. The Funds’ organizational documents provide current and former trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Funds. In the normal course of business, the Funds may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Funds. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
(A) Manager/Sponsor. The Funds have retained Domini to serve as investment manager and administrator. Domini is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The services provided by Domini consist
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of investment supervisory services, overall operational support, and administrative services. The administrative services include the provision of general office facilities and supervising the overall administration of the Funds. For its services under the Management Agreements, Domini receives from each Fund a fee accrued daily and paid monthly at the annual rate below of the respective Funds’ average daily net assets before any fee waivers:
| | |
Domini Impact Equity Fund | | 0.20% of the first $2 billion of net assets managed, |
| | 0.19% of the next $1 billion of net assets managed, and |
| | 0.18% of net assets managed in excess of $3 billion |
| | |
Domini International Opportunities Fund | | 0.85% of the first $2 billion of net assets managed, |
| | 0.83% of the next $1 billion of net assets mangaged, and |
| | 0.80% of the net assets manged in excess of $3 billion |
| | |
Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund | | 0.85% of the first $500 million of net assets managed, |
| | 0.83% of the next $500 million of net assets managed, and, |
| | 0.80% of net assets managed in excess of $1 billion |
| | |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund | | 0.96% of the first $250 million of net assets managed, |
| | 0.88% of the next $250 million of net assets managed, and |
| | 0.785% of net assets managed in excess of $500 million |
Pursuant to a Sponsorship Agreement (with respect to the Domini Impact Equity Fund) Domini provides the Fund with the administrative personnel and services necessary to operate the Fund. In addition to general administrative services and facilities for the Fund similar to those provided by Domini under the Management Agreement, Domini answers questions from the general public and the media regarding the securities holdings of the Fund. For these services and facilities, Domini receives fees accrued daily and paid monthly from the Fund at the annual rate below of the respective Fund’s average daily net assets before any fee waivers:
| | |
Domini Impact Equity Fund | | 0.45% of the first $2 billion of net assets managed, 0.44% of the next $1 billion of net assets managed, and 0.43% of net assets managed in excess of $3 billion |
Effective November 30, 2021, Domini has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and/or reimburse certain ordinary operating expenses of the Funds (excluding brokerage fees and commissions, interest, taxes, and other extraordinary expenses) until November 30, 2022, absent an earlier modification as mutually agreed to by the Adviser and Board of Trustees which
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oversees the Funds, in order to limit the annual operating expenses of each share class, net of applicable waivers and reimbursements, as follows:
| | | | |
Domini Impact Equity Fund Investor Shares | | | 1.09% | |
Domini Impact Equity Fund Class A Shares | | | 1.09% | |
Domini Impact Equity Fund Institutional Shares | | | 0.74% | |
Domini Impact Equity Fund Class Y Shares | | | 0.80% | |
Domini International Opportunities Fund Investor Class | | | 1.40% | |
Domini International Opportunities Fund Institutional Class | | | 1.15% | |
Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund Investor Class | | | 1.40% | |
Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund Institutional Class | | | 1.15% | |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund Class A Shares | | | 1.40% | |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund Class Y Shares | | | 1.12% | |
For the year ended July 31, 2022, Domini waived fees and reimbursed expenses as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | FEES WAIVED | | | EXPENSES REIMBURSED | |
| | | | | | | | |
Domini Impact Equity Fund | | $ | - | | | $ | 22,162 | |
Domini International Opportunities Fund | | | - | | | | 212,262 | |
Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund | | | - | | | | 96,873 | |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund | | | - | | | | - | |
As of July 31, 2022, Domini owned less than 2% of any class of the outstanding shares of each Fund.
(B) Submanager. SSGA Funds Management, Inc. (“SSGA”) provides investment submanagement services to the Domini Impact Equity Fund, Domini International Opportunities Fund and Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund on a day-to-day basis pursuant to a submanagement Agreement with Domini. Wellington Management Company LLP (Wellington), a Delaware limited liability partnership, provides investment submanagement services to the Domini Impact International Equity Fund on a day-to-day basis pursuant to a Submanagement Agreement with Domini.
The fees for submanagement services are paid by the adviser and are not an incremental Fund expense. For the year ended July 31, 2022, the fees received by each Fund’s submanager were as follows:
| | | | |
Domini Impact Equity Fund | | $ | 255,583 | |
Domini International Opportunities Fund | | | 121,194 | |
Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund | | | 175,000 | |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund | | | 5,842,193 | |
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July 31, 2022
(C) Distributor. The Board of Trustees of the Funds has adopted a Distribution Plan with respect to the Funds’ Investor shares and Class A shares in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the Act. DSIL Investment Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Domini (DSIL), acts as agent of the Funds in connection with the offering of Investor shares of the Funds pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. Under the Distribution Plan, the Funds pay expenses incurred in connection with the sale of Investor shares and Class A shares and pay DSIL a distribution fee at an aggregate annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets representing the Investor shares and Class A shares. For the year ended July 31, 2022, fees waived were as follows:
| | | | |
| | FEES WAIVED | |
Domini Impact Equity Fund Investor Shares | | $ | - | |
Domini Impact Equity Fund Class A Shares | | | 18,470 | |
Domini International Opportunities Fund Investor Class | | | 6,558 | |
Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund Investor Class | | | 44,252 | |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund Investor Shares | | | - | |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund Class A Shares | | | - | |
DSIL, the Funds’ Distributor, retained front-end sales charges, net of commissions paid to unaffiliated brokers/dealers, related to the sale of Class A shares. Front-end sales charges do not represent expenses of the Funds. These charges are deducted from the proceeds of sales of Fund shares prior to investment. For the year ended July 31, 2022, DSIL retained sales charges of $1,754, and $1,541 from the Domini Impact Equity Fund Class A Shares, and the Domini Impact International Equity Fund Class A shares, respectively
(D) Shareholder Service Agent. The Trust has retained Domini to provide certain shareholder services with respect to the Funds and their shareholders, which services were previously provided by the former transfer agent for the funds or another fulfillment and mail service provider and are supplemental to services currently provided by Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (“Ultimus”), pursuant to a master services agreement between each Fund and Ultimus. Ultimus acts as the transfer agent and provides certain shareholder servicing for the Funds. For these services, Domini receives fees from each Fund paid monthly at an annual rate of $4.00 per active account. For the year ended July 31, 2022, there were no fees waived.
(E) Trustees and Officers. Each of the Independent Trustees received an annual retainer for serving as a Trustee of the Trust of $32,000. The Lead Independent Trustee and Chair of the Audit Committee receive an additional chairperson fee
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DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
DOMINI SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FUND
DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
of $5,000. Each Independent Trustee also receives $2,000 for attendance at each meeting of the Board of the Trust (reduced to $1,000 in the event that a Trustee participates at an in-person meeting by telephone). In addition, each Trustee receives reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in attending meetings. These expenses are allocated on a pro-rata basis to each shares class of a Fund according to their respective net assets.
As of July 31, 2022, all Trustees and officers of the Trust as a group owned less than 3% of each Fund’s outstanding shares.
4. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
For the year ended July 31, 2022, cost of purchase and proceeds from sales of investments other than short-term obligations were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | PURCHASE | | | SALES | |
Domini Impact Equity Fund | | $ | 58,280,311 | | | $ | 150,017,206 | |
Domini International Opportunities Fund | | | 4,994,843 | | | | 6,099,938 | |
Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund | | | 15,981,247 | | | | 19,774,144 | |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund | | | 1,356,817,349 | | | | 1,306,557,649 | |
5. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST
At July 31, 2022, there was an unlimited number of shares authorized ($0.00001 par value). Transactions in the Fund’s shares were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Domini Impact Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 640,000 | | | $ | 20,742,061 | | | | 963,001 | | | $ | 29,510,055 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 1,506,831 | | | | 52,184,644 | | | | 612,641 | | | | 18,442,316 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,751,515) | | | | (56,415,893) | | | | (1,849,549) | | | | (56,833,984) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | 224 | | | | - | | | | 3,340 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 395,316 | | | $ | 16,511,036 | | | | (273,907) | | | $ | (8,878,273) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 9,184 | | | $ | 319,581 | | | | 17,030 | | | $ | 531,594 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 12,760 | | | | 440,944 | | | | 5,203 | | | | 156,281 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (26,248) | | | | (805,563) | | | | (39,510) | | | | (1,187,088) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease | | | (4,304) | | | $ | (45,038) | | | | (17,277) | | | $ | (499,213) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
| | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 341,565 | | | $ | 10,833,984 | | | | 663,667 | | | $ | 20,541,303 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 185,197 | | | | 6,349,359 | | | | 81,049 | | | | 2,427,896 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (580,624) | | | | (18,500,644) | | | | (549,800) | | | | (16,672,782) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 16,797 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease (increase) | | | (53,862) | | | $ | (1,317,301) | | | | 194,916 | | | $ | 6,313,214 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 66,196 | | | $ | 1,886,003 | | | | 120,273 | | | $ | 3,791,601 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 16,672 | | | | 572,465 | | | | 6,429 | | | | 193,175 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (37,462) | | | | (1,211,565) | | | | (92,913) | | | | (2,921,157) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 404 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase | | | 45,406 | | | $ | 1,246,903 | | | | 33,789 | | | $ | 1,064,023 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,056,945 | | | $ | 33,781,629 | | | | 1,763,971 | | | $ | 54,374,553 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 1,721,460 | | | | 59,547,412 | | | | 705,322 | | | | 21,219,668 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (2,395,849) | | | | (76,933,665) | | | | (2,531,772) | | | | (77,615,011) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | 224 | | | | - | | | | 20,541 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) | | | 382,556 | | | $ | 16,395,600 | | | | (62,479) | | | $ | (2,000,249) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, | | | For the Period November 30, 2020 (commencement of operations) through July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
| | |
Domini International Opportunities Fund | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 74,077 | | | $ | 772,878 | | | | 222,030 | | | $ | 2,314,845 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 4,105 | | | | 39,814 | | | | 924 | | | | 10,305 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (8,750) | | | | (84,434) | | | | (3,767) | | | | (39,784) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase | | | 69,432 | | | $ | 728,258 | | | | 219,187 | | | $ | 2,285,371 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
DOMINI SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FUND
DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, | | | For the Period November 30, 2020 (commencement of operations) through July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
| | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 14,111 | | | $ | 150,000 | | | | 2,198,767 | | | $ | 21,988,130 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 39,300 | | | | 386,867 | | | | 12,639 | | | | 140,924 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (130,732) | | | | (1,210,096) | | | | (44,184) | | | | (482,062) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease (increase) | | | (77,321) | | | $ | (673,229) | | | | 2,167,222 | | | $ | 21,646,992 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 88,188 | | | $ | 922,878 | | | | 2,420,797 | | | $ | 24,302,975 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 43,405 | | | | 426,681 | | | | 13,563 | | | | 151,229 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (139,482) | | | | (1,294,530) | | | | (47,951) | | | | (521,846) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 5 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease (increase) | | | (7,889) | | | $ | 55,029 | | | | 2,386,409 | | | $ | 23,932,363 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
| | |
Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 263,358 | | | $ | 4,364,119 | | | | 725,096 | | | $ | 13,364,243 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 44,625 | | | | 762,202 | | | | 21,954 | | | | 416,020 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (155,586) | | | | (2,539,380) | | | | (214,835) | | | | (3,884,402) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,761 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase | | | 152,397 | | | $ | 2,586,941 | | | | 532,215 | | | $ | 9,899,622 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 55,357 | | | $ | 791,907 | | | | 177,319 | | | $ | 3,306,221 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 36,122 | | | | 618,765 | | | | 31,096 | | | | 590,212 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (186,297) | | | | (3,451,797) | | | | (9,752) | | | | (188,187) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease (increase) | | | (94,818) | | | $ | (2,041,125) | | | | 198,663 | | | $ | 3,708,246 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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DOMINI IMPACT EQUITY FUND
DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
DOMINI SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FUND
DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
| | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 318,715 | | | $ | 5,156,026 | | | | 902,415 | | | $ | 16,670,464 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 80,747 | | | | 1,380,967 | | | | 53,050 | | | | 1,006,232 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (341,883) | | | | (5,991,177) | | | | (224,587) | | | | (4,072,589) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3,761 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase | | | 57,579 | | | $ | 545,816 | | | | 730,878 | | | $ | 13,607,868 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
| | |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 4,110,647 | | | $ | 35,883,354 | | | | 10,859,739 | | | $ | 90,529,120 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 341,085 | | | | 2,587,548 | | | | 410,673 | | | | 3,673,413 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (8,738,393) | | | | (74,017,365) | | | | (34,306,175) | | | | (281,044,796) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | 322 | | | | - | | | | 4,135 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease | | | (4,286,661) | | | $ | (35,546,141) | | | | (23,035,763) | | | $ | (186,838,128) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 393,681 | | | $ | 3,600,529 | | | | 435,307 | | | $ | 3,882,793 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 23,207 | | | | 186,931 | | | | 29,971 | | | | 288,083 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (643,836) | | | | (5,901,972) | | | | (1,041,571) | | | | (9,515,142) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net decrease | | | (226,948) | | | $ | (2,114,512) | | | | (576,293) | | | $ | (5,344,266) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 18,809,690 | | | $ | 157,920,292 | | | | 21,182,686 | | | $ | 180,725,317 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 1,002,033 | | | | 7,769,188 | | | | 934,245 | | | | 8,223,281 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (17,007,125) | | | | (138,811,340) | | | | (18,488,956) | | | | (154,695,517) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | 732 | | | | - | | | | 964 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase | | | 2,804,598 | | | $ | 26,878,872 | | | | 3,627,975 | | | $ | 34,254,045 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
DOMINI SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FUND
DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
| | |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 26,185,395 | | | $ | 225,987,613 | | | | 51,215,124 | | | $ | 428,413,776 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 1,471,214 | | | | 11,407,255 | | | | 1,074,722 | | | | 9,565,527 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (23,483,647) | | | | (184,692,200) | | | | (8,225,555) | | | | (71,515,801) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 71 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase | | | 4,172,962 | | | $ | 52,702,668 | | | | 44,064,291 | | | $ | 366,463,573 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 49,499,413 | | | $ | 423,391,788 | | | | 83,692,856 | | | $ | 703,551,006 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 2,837,539 | | | | 21,950,922 | | | | 2,449,611 | | | | 21,750,304 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (49,873,001) | | | | (403,422,877) | | | | (62,062,257) | | | | (516,771,256) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | 1,054 | | | | - | | | | 5,170 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase | | | 2,463,951 | | | $ | 41,920,887 | | | | 24,080,210 | | | $ | 208,535,224 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6. FEDERAL TAX STATUS
The tax basis of the components of net assets for the Funds at July 31, 2022, are as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Domini Impact Equity Fund | | | Domini International Opportunities Fund | | | Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund | | | Domini Impact International Equity Fund | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Undistributed Ordinary Income | | $ | 204,150 | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 13,387,610 | |
Undistributed capital gains | | | 11,682,780 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) | | | 327,322,295 | | | | (2,215,292) | | | | 2,472,316 | | | | (71,061,096) | |
Capital losses, other losses and other temporary differences | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (98,122,044) | |
Late Year Ordinary and Post Oct Capital Loss Deferrals | | | - | | | | (449,823) | | | | (2,774,623) | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributable net earnings/(deficit) | | $ | 339,209,225 | | | $ | (2,665,115) | | | $ | (302,307) | | | $ | (155,795,530) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
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DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
Carryforwards of losses from previous taxable years do not expire and retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. As of July 31, 2022, the Domini Impact International Equity Fund had a short-term capital loss carryover of $98,122,044 and long-term capital loss carryover of $0.
For tax purposes, the Funds may elect to defer any portion of a Post October Capital Loss Deferral or Late Year Ordinary Loss to the first day of the following fiscal year. At July 31, 2022, the Domini International Opportunities Fund deferred Post October Capital Losses of $449,823 and the Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund deferred Post October Losses of $2,753,910 and Late Year Ordinary Losses of $20,713.
For federal income tax purposes, dividends paid were characterized as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Domini Impact Equity Fund | | | Domini International Opportunities Fund | | | Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund | | | Domini Impact International Equity Fund | |
| | Year Ended July 31, | | | Year Ended July 31, | | | Year Ended July 31, | | | Year Ended July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 5,844,084 | | | $ | 9,314,253 | | | $ | 426,877 | | | $ | 151,254 | | | $ | 49,109 | | | $ | 1,018,812 | | | $ | 26,759,352 | | | $ | 26,500,889 | |
Long-term capital gain | | | 58,594,709 | | | | 13,824,026 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 1,352,315 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 64,438,793 | | | $ | 23,138,279 | | | $ | 426,877 | | | $ | 151,254 | | | $ | 1,401,424 | | | $ | 1,018,812 | | | $ | 26,759,352 | | | $ | 26,500,889 | |
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The Funds are subject to the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification ASC 740 Income Taxes (ASC 740). ASC 740 sets forth a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Funds did not have a liability to record for any unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying financial statements. No provision has been made for taxes on income, capital gains or unrealized appreciation on securities held or for excise tax on income and capital gains.
7. OTHER RISKS
The Fund’s risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below:
Market Risk: The market values of securities or other assets will fluctuate, sometimes sharply and unpredictably, due to changes in general market
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DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
DOMINI SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FUND
DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
conditions, overall economic trends or events, governmental actions or intervention, market disruptions caused by trade disputes or other factors, political developments, recessions, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, investor sentiment and other factors that may or may not be related to the issuer of the security or other asset. If the market values of the securities or other assets held by the Funds fall, including a complete loss on any individual security, the value of your investment will go down. Economies and financial markets throughout the world are increasingly interconnected. Economic, financial or political events, trading or tariff arrangements, terrorism, natural disasters, global pandemics and other circumstances in one country or region could have profound impacts on global economies or markets. As a result, whether or not the Funds invest in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of the Funds’ investments may be negatively affected.
Recent Events Risk: The illness COVID-19 caused by a novel coronavirus has resulted in a global pandemic and major disruption to economies and markets around the world, including the United States. Global financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and severe losses, and trading in many instruments has been disrupted. Liquidity for many instruments has been greatly reduced for periods of time. Some interest rates are very low and in some cases yields are negative. Some sectors of the economy and individual issuers have experienced particularly large losses. These circumstances may continue for an extended period of time and may adversely affect the value and/ or liquidity of the Funds’ investments. In addition, the impact of infectious illnesses in emerging market countries may be greater due to generally less established healthcare systems. Public health crises caused by the COVID-19 outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, and economic risks in certain countries or globally. The ultimate economic fallout from the pandemic, and the long-term impact on economies, markets, industries, and individual issuers, are not known. Governments and central banks, including the Federal Reserve in the U.S., have taken extraordinary and unprecedented actions to support national economies and the financial markets. These actions have resulted in significant expansion of public debt, including in the U.S. The impact of these measures may not be known for some time. The consequences of high public debt, including its future impact on the economy and securities markets, likewise may not be known for some time.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Trustees
Domini Investment Trust:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Domini Impact Equity Fund, Domini International Opportunities Fund, Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund and Domini Impact International Equity Fund, each a series of Domini Investment Trust (the Funds), including the portfolios of investments, as of July 31, 2022, the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets of Domini Impact Equity Fund, Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund and Domini Impact International Equity Fund for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and Domini International Opportunities Fund for the year then ended and for the period from November 30, 2020 (commencement of operations) to July 31, 2021 and the related notes (collectively, the financial statements) and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period then ended. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Funds as of July 31, 2022, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, or for Domini International Opportunities Fund for the year then ended and for the period from November 30, 2020 to July 31, 2021 and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial
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highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Such procedures also included confirmation of securities owned as of July 31, 2022, by correspondence with custodians and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
We have served as the auditor of one or more Domini investment companies since 1993.
Boston, Massachusetts
September 27, 2022
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
July 31, 2022
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| | Domini Impact Bond Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | |
Investments, at value (cost $315,980,803) | | $ | 298,479,872 | |
Cash | | | 2,933,128 | |
Foreign currency, at value (cost $58,619) | | | 58,719 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 11,231,561 | |
Interest receivable | | | 1,503,477 | |
Collateral on certain derivative contracts | | | 1,860,000 | |
Premium paid for swap contracts | | | 1,119,861 | |
Receivable for variation margin swaps | | | 1,092,454 | |
Receivable for variation margin futures | | | 44,584 | |
Receivable for capital shares | | | 741,286 | |
Cash held at other banks (cost $1,748,195) | | | 1,749,036 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts | | | 63,074 | |
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Total assets | | | 320,877,052 | |
| | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 73,883,623 | |
Payable for capital shares | | | 157,960 | |
Premium received for swap contracts | | | 563,787 | |
Payable for variation margin swaps | | | 2,153,386 | |
Payable for variation margin futures | | | 10,604 | |
Cash due to broker (cost $605,923) | | | 607,158 | |
Management fee payable | | | 115,017 | |
Distribution fee payable | | | 38,139 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 43,467 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts | | | 11,919 | |
Unealized depreciation on unfunded loan commitments | | | 2,565 | |
Foreign tax payable | | | 203 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 77,587,828 | |
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NET ASSETS | | $ | 243,289,224 | |
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NET ASSETS CONSISTS OF | | | | |
Paid-in Capital | | $ | 268,363,171 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (25,073,947) | |
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NET ASSETS | | $ | 243,289,224 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE | | | | |
| |
Investor Shares | | | | |
Net assets | | | 132,808,362 | |
| | | | |
Outstanding shares of beneficial interest | | | 12,637,633 | |
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Net Asset Value And Offering Price Per Share* | | $ | 10.51 | |
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Institutional Shares | | | | |
Net assets | | | 92,794,169 | |
| | | | |
Outstanding shares of beneficial interest | | | 8,892,741 | |
| | | | |
Net Asset Value And Offering Price Per Share* | | $ | 10.43 | |
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Class Y Shares | | | | |
Net assets | | | 17,686,693 | |
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Outstanding shares of beneficial interest | | | 1,681,466 | |
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Net Asset Value And Offering Price Per Share* | | $ | 10.52 | |
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* Redemption price is equal to net asset value less any applicable redemption fees retained by the Fund.
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended July 31, 2022
| | | | |
| | Domini Impact Bond Fund | |
INCOME | | | | |
Interest income (net of foreign taxes $190) | | $ | 6,153,411 | |
Dividends | | | 20,625 | |
| | | | |
Investment Income | | | 6,174,036 | |
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EXPENSES | | | | |
Management fee | | | 844,954 | |
Administrative fee | | | 662,662 | |
Distribution fees – Investor Shares | | | 361,846 | |
Transfer agent fees – Investor Shares | | | 180,887 | |
Transfer agent fees – Institutional Shares | | | 1,034 | |
Transfer agent fees – Class Y Shares | | | 16,157 | |
Custody and Accounting fees | | | 156,527 | |
Professional fees | | | 65,324 | |
Registration fees – Investor Shares | | | 27,249 | |
Registration fees – Institutional Shares | | | 48,155 | |
Registration fees – Class Y Shares | | | 21,843 | |
Shareholder Communication fees | | | 21,690 | |
Miscellaneous | | | 30,404 | |
Trustees fees | | | 10,562 | |
Shareholder Service fees – Investor Shares | | | 10,116 | |
Shareholder Service fees – Institutional Shares | | | 145 | |
Shareholder Service fees – Class Y Shares | | | 22 | |
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Total expenses | | | 2,459,577 | |
Fees waived and expenses reimbursed | | | (506,815) | |
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Net expenses | | | 1,952,762 | |
| | | | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | 4,221,274 | |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY | | | | |
NET REALIZED GAIN (LOSS) FROM: | | | | |
Investments | | | (7,469,835) | |
Swap Contracts | | | 521,905 | |
Futures Contracts | | | 1,087,860 | |
Foreign currency | | | 741,479 | |
Forward contracts | | | (119,392) | |
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Net realized gain (loss) | | | (5,237,983) | |
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NET CHANGES IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) FROM: | | | | |
Investments | | | (28,151,941) | |
Swap Contracts | | | (1,362,452) | |
Futures Contracts | | | 136,669 | |
Forward Contracts | | | (6,085) | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | | | (2,956) | |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (29,386,765) | |
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | (34,624,748) | |
| | | | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (30,403,474) | |
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DOMINI IMPACT BOND FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
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| | Year Ended July 31, 2022 | | | Year Ended July 31, 2021 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 4,221,274 | | | $ | 3,193,000 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (5,237,983) | | | | 1,905,176 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (29,386,765) | | | | (2,045,383) | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | | (30,403,474) | | | | 3,052,793 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | | | | |
Investor Shares | | | (3,580,840) | | | | (6,952,560) | |
Institutional Shares | | | (2,969,089) | | | | (2,689,036) | |
Class Y Shares | | | (347,605) | | | | (17,941) | |
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Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions | | | (6,897,534) | | | | (9,659,537) | |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of shares | | | 112,493,683 | | | | 103,667,007 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions and dividends | | | 6,319,095 | | | | 8,494,115 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (91,381,454) | | | | (42,317,807) | |
Redemption fees | | | 16 | | | | 4,846 | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Capital Share Transactions | | | 27,431,340 | | | | 69,848,161 | |
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Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (9,869,668) | | | | 63,241,417 | |
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NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | $ | 253,158,892 | | | $ | 189,917,475 | |
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End of period | | $ | 243,289,224 | | | $ | 253,158,892 | |
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DOMINI IMPACT BOND FUND — INVESTOR SHARES
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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| | Year Ended July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
For a share outstanding for the period: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $12.04 | | | | $12.49 | | | | $11.46 | | | | $10.92 | | | | $11.26 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.26 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.41) | | | | (0.05) | | | | 1.04 | | | | 0.55 | | | | (0.33) | |
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Total Income (loss) From Investment Operations | | | (1.25) | | | | 0.13 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 0.83 | | | | (0.07) | |
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Less dividends and/or distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends to shareholders from net investment income | | | (0.17) | | | | (0.18) | | | | (0.23) | | | | (0.27) | | | | (0.26) | |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | | | (0.11) | | | | (0.40) | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.01) | |
Tax return of capital 1 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.02) | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.28) | | | | (0.58) | | | | (0.23) | | | | (0.29) | | | | (0.27) | |
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Redemption fee proceeds 1 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $10.51 | | | | $12.04 | | | | $12.49 | | | | $11.46 | | | | $10.92 | |
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Total return | | | (10.53%) | | | | 1.06% | | | | 11.09% | | | | 7.77% | | | | (0.74%) | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 383% | | | | 378% | | | | 469% | | | | 319% | | | | 326% | |
Ratios/supplemental data (annualized): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | | | $133 | | | | $151 | | | | $144 | | | | $121 | | | | $144 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.87% | 3 | | | 0.87% | 3 | | | 0.86% | 3,4 | | | 0.87% | 3,4 | | | 0.87% | 3 |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | | 1.08% | | | | 1.10% | | | | 1.15% | | | | 1.20% | | | | 1.14% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | 1.47% | | | | 1.47% | | | | 1.84% | | | | 2.55% | | | | 2.37% | |
1 Based on average shares outstanding.
2 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
3 Reflects a waiver of fees by the Manager and the Distributor of the Fund.
4 Ratio of expenses to average net assets includes transfer agent credits. Excluding transfer agent credits the ratio of expenses to average net assets would have been 0.87% for the year ended July 31, 2019 and 0.86% for the year ended July 31, 2020.
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DOMINI IMPACT BOND FUND — INSTITUTIONAL SHARES
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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| | Year Ended July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
For a share outstanding for the period: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $11.96 | | | | $12.41 | | | | $11.38 | | | | $10.89 | | | | $11.23 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.30 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.42) | | | | (0.07) | | | | 1.04 | | | | 0.53 | | | | (0.34) | |
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Total Income (loss) From Investment Operations | | | (1.22) | | | | 0.16 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 0.86 | | | | (0.04) | |
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Less dividends and/or distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends to shareholders from net investment income | | | (0.20) | | | | (0.21) | | | | (0.26) | | | | (0.34) | | | | (0.29) | |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | | | (0.11) | | | | (0.40) | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.01) | |
Tax return of capital 1 | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (0.03) | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Distributions | | | (0.31) | | | | (0.61) | | | | (0.26) | | | | (0.37) | | | | (0.30) | |
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Redemption fee proceeds 1 | | | - | | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 | | | 0.00 | 2 |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $10.43 | | | | $11.96 | | | | $12.41 | | | | $11.38 | | | | $10.89 | |
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Total return | | | (10.34%) | | | | 1.35% | | | | 11.49% | | | | 8.06% | | | | (0.36%) | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 383% | | | | 378% | | | | 469% | | | | 319% | | | | 326% | |
Ratios/supplemental data (annualized): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | | | $93 | | | | $91 | | | | $46 | | | | $37 | | | | $13 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.57% | 3 | | | 0.57% | 3 | | | 0.56% | 3,4 | | | 0.57% | 3,4 | | | 0.57% | 3 |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | | 0.72% | | | | 0.73% | | | | 0.74% | | | | 0.84% | | | | 1.03% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | 1.74% | | | | 1.72% | | | | 2.13% | | | | 2.84% | | | | 2.67% | |
1 Based on average shares outstanding.
2 Amount represents less than $0.005 per share.
3 Reflects a waiver of fees by the Manager of the Fund.
4 Ratio of expenses to average net assets includes transfer agent credits. Excluding transfer agent credits the ratio of expenses to average net assets would have been 0.57% for the year ended July 31, 2019 and 0.56% for the year ended July 31, 2020.
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DOMINI IMPACT BOND FUND — CLASS Y SHARES
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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| | Year Ended July 31, 2022 | | | For the Period June 1, 2021 (commencement of operations) through July 31, 2021 | |
For a share outstanding for the period: | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $12.05 | | | | $11.85 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.03 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | | (1.41) | | | | 0.20 | |
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Total Income (loss) From Investment Operations | | | (1.22) | | | | 0.23 | |
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Less dividends and/or distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Dividends to shareholders from net investment income | | | (0.20) | | | | (0.03) | |
Distributions to shareholders from net realized gain | | | (0.11) | | | | - | |
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Total Distributions | | | (0.31) | | | | (0.03) | |
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Redemption fee proceeds | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | | $10.52 | | | | $12.05 | |
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Total return 1 | | | (10.32)% | | | | 1.93% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 383% | | | | 378% | |
Ratios/supplemental data (annualized): | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (in millions) | | | $18 | | | | $11 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.65% | 2 | | | 0.65% | 2 |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | | 0.96% | | | | 1.03% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | 1.74% | | | | 1.36% | |
1 Not annualized for periods less than one year.
2 Reflects a waiver of fees by the Manager of the Fund.
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DOMINI IMPACT BOND FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
July 31, 2022
1.ORGANIZATION
The Domini Impact Bond Fund (the “Fund”) is a series of the Domini Investment Trust. The Trust is a Massachusetts business trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end management investment company. The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services — Investment Companies”.
The Fund offers three classes of shares: Investor Shares, Institutional Shares and Class Y shares. Each class of shares is sold at its offering price, which is net asset value.
Each class of shares has identical rights and voting privileges with respect to the Fund in general and exclusive voting rights on matters that affect that class alone. Earnings, net assets, and net asset value per share may differ due to each class having its own expenses, such as transfer and shareholder servicing agent fees and registration fees, directly attributable to that class. The Fund seeks to provide its shareholders with a high level of current income and total return.
2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of the Fund’s significant accounting policies.
(A) Valuation of Investments. Bonds and other fixed-income securities (other than obligations with maturities of 60 days or less) are valued on the basis of valuations furnished by an independent pricing service, use of which has been approved by the Board of Trustees of the Fund. In making such valuations, the pricing service utilizes both dealer-supplied valuations and electronic data processing techniques that take into account appropriate factors such as institutional-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, and other market data, without exclusive reliance upon quoted prices or exchange or over-the-counter prices, since such valuations are believed to reflect more accurately the fair value of such securities.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
July 31, 2022
Securities of sufficient credit quality (maturing in 60 days or less) are valued at amortized cost, which constitutes fair value as determined by the Board of Trustees of the Fund.
To Be Announced (TBA) or when-issued securities are valued at their issue price for up to five (5) trading days, or until broker quotes are readily available or an Authorized Pricing Service begins to provide quotations, whichever is shorter.
Derivative contracts traded on an exchange are valued at their most recent sale or official closing price on the exchange on which they are primarily traded, or, if no sales are reported on such exchange, at the mean between the last available bid and asked quotations on the exchange on which they are primarily traded.
Option contracts on securities, currencies and other financial instruments traded over-the-counter are valued at the most recent bid quotation in the case of purchased options and at the most recent asked quotation in the case of written options.
Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price.
Foreign currency forward contracts are valued at the value of the underlying currencies at the prevailing currency exchange rates.
Swap contracts are valued at the evaluated price provided by an independent pricing service or, if a reliable price is not available, the quoted bid price from an independent broker-dealer.
Securities (other than short-term obligations with remaining maturities of 60 days or less) for which there are no such quotations or valuations are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by or at the direction of the Fund’s Board of Trustees.
At least annually, Domini Impact Investments LLC (Domini) reviews and performs due diligence with respect to the pricing methodologies employed by any independent pricing service approved by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and utilized on behalf of the Funds. As part of this due diligence, Domini reviews each pricing service provider’s policies, procedures, and quality controls. Domini also tests certain valuations provided by the Fund’s pricing services with those received from other vendors, if available, and performs back testing, as applicable. Domini provides an annual due diligence report to the Fund’s Board of Trustees including its determination of whether the pricing methodology employed by such pricing service requires adjustments.
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The Fund follows a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between (a) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs) and (b) the Fund’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs). These inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:
Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
Level 2 — other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, and evaluated quotation obtained from pricing services)
Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of July 31, 2022, in valuing the Fund’s assets carried at fair value:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 - Quoted Prices | | | Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Long Term Investments in Securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | $ | - | | | $ | 129,595,942 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 129,595,942 | |
Corporate Bonds and Notes | | | - | | | | 74,462,483 | | | | - | | | | 74,462,483 | |
U.S. Government Agency Obligations | | | - | | | | 35,963,013 | | | | - | | | | 35,963,013 | |
Municipal Bonds | | | - | | | | 19,061,904 | | | | - | | | | 19,061,904 | |
Senior Floating Rate Interests | | | - | | | | 5,166,923 | | | | - | | | | 5,166,923 | |
Foreign Government & Agency Securities | | | - | | | | 4,745,141 | | | | - | | | | 4,745,141 | |
Asset Backed Securities | | | - | | | | 3,205,408 | | | | - | | | | 3,205,408 | |
Convertible Bonds | | | - | | | | 861,251 | | | | - | | | | 861,251 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 508,715 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 508,715 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Long Term Investments | | $ | 508,715 | | | $ | 273,062,065 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 273,570,780 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Level 1 - Quoted Prices | | | Level 2 - Other Significant Observable Inputs | | | Level 3 - Significant Unobservable Inputs | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Short Term Investments in Securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Government Agency Obligations | | $ | - | | | $ | 24,964,498 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 24,964,498 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Short Term Investments | | $ | - | | | $ | 24,964,498 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 24,964,498 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investment in Securities | | $ | 508,715 | | | $ | 298,026,563 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 298,535,278 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Other Financial Instruments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | - | | | | 63,074 | | | | - | | | | 63,074 | |
Futures | | | 240,290 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 240,290 | |
Interest Rate Swap - CCP- | | | - | | | | 912,815 | | | | - | | | | 912,815 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Other Financial Instruments | | $ | 240,290 | | | $ | 975,889 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 1,216,179 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Other Financial Instruments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Currency Contracts | | | - | | | | (11,919) | | | | - | | | | (11,919) | |
Futures | | | (468,114) | | | | - | | | | - | | | | (468,114) | |
Credit Default Swap - CCP | | | - | | | | (84,783) | | | | - | | | | (84,783) | |
Interest Rate Swap - CCP | | | - | | | | (1,911,555) | | | | - | | | | (1,911,555) | |
Unfunded Loans | | | - | | | | (2,565) | | | | - | | | | (2,565) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Other Financial Instruments | | $ | (468,114) | | | $ | (2,010,822) | | | $ | - | | | $ | (2,478,936) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(B) Foreign Currency Translation. Securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of securities, and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies, are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. Occasionally, events impact the availability or reliability of foreign exchange rates used to convert the U.S. dollar equivalent value. If such an event occurs, the foreign exchange rate will be valued at fair value using procedures established and approved by the Board of Trustees. The Fund does not separately report the effect of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices on securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments. Realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the recorded amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in fair value of assets and
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liabilities other than investments in securities held at the end of the reporting period, resulting from changes in exchange rates.
(C) Foreign Currency Contracts. When the Fund purchases or sells foreign securities it enters into foreign exchange contracts to minimize foreign exchange risk from the trade date to the settlement date of the transactions. A foreign exchange contract is an agreement between two parties to exchange different currencies at an agreed-upon exchange rate on a specified date. The Fund had $444,862 in outstanding open foreign currency spot contracts as of July 31, 2022.
(D) Securities Purchased on a When-Issued or Delayed Delivery Basis. The Fund may invest in when-issued or delayed delivery securities where the price of the security is fixed at the time of the commitment but delivery and payment take place beyond customary settlement time. These securities are subject to market fluctuation, and no interest accrues on the security to the purchaser during this period. The payment obligation and the interest rate that will be received on the securities are each fixed at the time the purchaser enters into the commitment. Purchasing obligations on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis is a form of leveraging and can involve a risk that the yields available in the market when the delivery takes place may be higher than those obtained in the transaction, which could result in an unrealized loss at the time of delivery. The Fund establishes a segregated account consisting of liquid securities equal to the amount of the commitments to purchase securities on such basis.
(E) TBA Purchase and Forward Sale Commitments. The Fund may enter into TBA commitments to purchase or sell securities for a fixed price at a future date. TBA commitments are considered securities in themselves and involve a risk of loss if the value of the security to be purchase or sold declines or increases prior to the settlement date, which is in addition to the risk of decline in the value of the Fund’s other assets.
(F) Derivative Financial Instruments. The Fund may invest in derivatives in order to hedge market risks, or to seek to increase the Fund’s income or gain. Derivatives in certain circumstances may require that the Fund segregate cash or other liquid assets to the extent the Fund’s obligations are not otherwise covered through ownership of the underlying security, financial instrument, or currency. Derivatives involve special risks, including possible default by the other party to the transaction, illiquidity, and the risk that the use of derivatives could result in greater losses than if it had not been used. Some derivative transactions, including options, swaps, forward contracts, and options on foreign currencies, are entered into directly by the counterparties or through
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financial institutions acting as market makers (OTC derivatives), rather than being traded on exchanges or in markets registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or the SEC.
(G) Option Contracts. The Fund may purchase or write option contracts primarily to manage and/or gain exposure to interest rate, foreign exchange rate and credit risk. An option is a contract entitling the holder to purchase or sell a specific number of shares or units of an asset or notional amount of a swap (swaption), at a specified price. Options purchased are recorded as an asset while options written are recorded as a liability. Upon exercise of an option, the acquisition cost or sales proceeds of the underlying investment is adjusted by any premium received or paid. Upon expiration of an option, any premium received or paid is recorded as a realized gain or loss. Upon closing an option other than through expiration or exercise, the difference between the premium and the cost to close the position is recorded as a realized gain or loss. The Fund had no purchased or written option contracts outstanding as of July 31, 2022.
(H) Futures Contracts. The Fund may purchase and sell futures contracts based on various securities, securities indexes, and other financial instruments and indexes. The Fund intends to use futures contracts for hedging purposes. Futures contracts provide for the future sale by one party and purchase by another party of a specified amount of a specified security or financial instrument at a specified future time and at a specified price. When the Fund purchases or sells a futures contract, the Fund must allocate certain of its assets as an initial deposit on the contract. The futures contract is marked to market daily thereafter, and the Fund may be required to pay or entitled to receive additional “variation margin,” based on decrease or increase in the value of the futures contract. Future contracts outstanding at July 31, 2022 are listed in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
(I) Forward Currency Contracts. The Fund may enter into forward currency contracts with counterparties to hedge the value of portfolio securities denominated in particular currencies against fluctuations in relative value or to generate income or gain. These contracts are used to hedge foreign exchange risk and to gain exposure on currency. The U.S. dollar value of forward currency contracts is determined using current forward exchange rates supplied by a quotation service. The fair value of the contract will fluctuate with changes in currency exchange rates. The contract is marked to market daily and the change in fair value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. The Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed when the contract matures or by delivery of the currency. The Fund could be exposed to
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risk if the value of the currency changes unfavorably, if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of their contracts or if the Fund is unable to enter into a closing position. Risk may exceed amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Forward currency contracts outstanding at July 31, 2022 are listed in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
(J) Interest Rate Swap Contracts. The Fund may enter into interest rate swap contracts to hedge interest rate risk. An interest rate swap is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty to exchange cash flows based on the difference between two interest rates, applied to a notional amount. Interest rate swap contracts are marked to market daily based upon quotations from an independent pricing service or market maker. Any change on an OTC interest rate swap is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Daily fluctuations in the value of centrally cleared interest rate swaps are settled though a central clearing agent and are recorded in variation margin on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and recorded as unrealized gain or loss. OTC and centrally cleared interest rate swap contracts outstanding at July 31, 2022, are listed in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
(K) Credit Default Swap Contracts. The Fund may enter into credit default swap contracts primarily to manage and/or gain exposure to credit risk. A credit default swap is an agreement between the fund and a counterparty whereby the buyer of the contract receives credit protection and the seller of the contract guarantees the credit worthiness of a referenced debt obligation. These agreements may be privately negotiated in the over-the-counter market (“OTC credit default swaps”) or may be executed in a multilateral trade facility platform, such as a registered exchange (“centrally cleared credit default swaps”). The underlying referenced debt obligation may be a single issuer of corporate or sovereign debt, a credit index, or a tranche of a credit index. In the event of a default of the underlying referenced debt obligation, the buyer is entitled to receive the notional amount of the credit default swap contract from the seller in exchange for the referenced debt obligation, a net settlement amount equal to the notional amount of the credit default swap less the recovery value of the referenced debt obligation, or other agreed upon amount. For centrally cleared credit default swaps, required initial margins are pledged by the fund, and the daily change in fair value is accounted for as a variation margin payable or receivable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Over the term of the contract, the buyer pays the seller a periodic stream of payments, provided that no event of default has occurred. Such periodic payments are accrued daily as an unrealized appreciation or depreciation until the payments are made, at which time they are realized. Payments received or
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paid to initiate a credit default swap contract are reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and represent compensating factors between stated terms of the credit default swap agreement and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads and other relevant factors). These upfront payments are amortized over the term of the contract as a realized gain or loss on the Statement of Operations. OTC and centrally cleared credit default swap contracts outstanding at July 31, 2022 are listed in the Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
(L) Total Return Swap Contracts. The Fund may enter into total return swaps to obtain investment exposures that are expected to correlate closely with the Index or a portion of the Index. Total return swaps are agreements in which there is an exchange of cash flows whereby one party commits to make payments on the total return (coupon plus capital gains/losses) of an underlying instrument in exchange for fixed or floating rate interest payments. To the extent the total return of the instrument or index underlying the transaction exceeds or falls short of the offsetting interest rate obligation, the Fund will receive a payment or make a payment to the counterparty. During the term of the outstanding swap agreement, changes in the underlying value of the swap are recorded as unrealized gains and losses. Periodic payments received or made are recorded as realized gains or losses. The Fund is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the swap counterparty. Risk may also arise from the unanticipated movements in value of exchange rates, interest rates, securities, or the index.
(M) Master Agreements. The Fund is a party to ISDA (International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc.) Master Agreements that govern OTC derivative and foreign exchange contracts (Master Agreements) with certain counterparties entered into from time to time. The Master Agreements may contain provisions regarding, among other things, the parties’ general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral requirements, events of default and early termination. With respect to certain counterparties, in accordance with the terms of the Master Agreements, collateral posted to the Fund is held in a segregated account by the Fund’s custodian and with respect to those amounts which can be sold or repledged, are presented in the Fund’s portfolio. Collateral pledged by the Fund is segregated by the Fund’s custodian and identified in the Fund’s portfolio. Collateral can be in the form of cash or other marketable securities as agreed to by the Fund and the applicable counterparty. Collateral requirements are determined based on the Fund’s net position with each counterparty.
With respect to ISDA Master Agreements, termination events applicable to the counterparty include certain deteriorations in the credit quality of the
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counterparty. Termination events applicable to the Fund include failure of the Fund to maintain certain net asset levels and/or limit the decline in net assets over various periods of time. In the event of default or early termination, the ISDA Master Agreement gives the non-defaulting party the right to net and close-out all transactions traded, whether or not arising under the ISDA agreement, to one net amount payable by one counterparty to the other. However, absent an event of default or early termination, OTC derivative assets and liabilities are presented gross and not offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Early termination by the counterparty may result in an immediate payment by the Fund of any net liability owed to that counterparty under the ISDA agreement.
In a centrally cleared swap, while the Fund enters into an agreement with a clearing broker to execute contracts with a counterparty, the performance of the swap is guaranteed by the central clearinghouse, which reduces the Fund’s exposure to counterparty risk. The Fund is still exposed to the counterparty risk through the clearing broker and clearinghouse. The clearinghouse attempts to minimize this risk to its participants through the use of mandatory margin requirements, daily cash settlements and other procedures. Likewise, the clearing broker reduces its risk through margin requirements and required segregation of customer balances.
(N) Investment Transactions, Investment Income, and Dividends to Shareholders. Investment transactions are accounted for on trade date. Realized gains and losses from security transactions are determined on the basis of identified cost. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. The Fund earns income daily, net of Fund expenses. Paydown gains and losses are recorded as an adjustment to interest income. Dividends to shareholders are usually declared daily and paid monthly from net investment income. Distributions to shareholders of realized capital gains, if any, are made annually. Distributions are determined in conformity with income tax regulations, which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. Reclassifications have been made to the Fund’s components of net assets to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryovers, as applicable) under income tax regulations.
(O) Federal Taxes. The Fund’s policy is to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income, including net realized gains, if any, within the prescribed time periods. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise tax is deemed necessary. As of July 31, 2022, tax years 2018 through 2021 remain subject to examination by the Fund’s major tax jurisdictions, which include the United States of America, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and New York State.
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(P) Redemption Fees. Redemptions and exchanges of Fund shares held less than 30 days may be subject to the Fund’s redemption fee, which is 2% of the amount redeemed. The fee is imposed to offset transaction costs and other expenses associated with short-term investing. The fee may be waived in certain circumstances at the discretion of the Fund. Such fees are retained by the Fund and are recorded as an adjustment to paid-in capital.
The redemption fee was waived by the Fund’s Board of Trustees and was no longer imposed by the Fund effective August 16, 2021.
(Q) Other. Income, expenses (other than those attributable to a specific class), gains, and losses are allocated on a daily basis to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets represented by such class. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operations of that class.
(R) Transfer Agent Credits. Per the arrangement with the Fund’s former transfer agent, BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (U.S.) Inc., the Fund had arrangements prior to June 22, 2020, whereby it received earnings credits when positive cash balances were maintained. Such credits were used to offset transfer agent fees.
(S) Indemnification. The Fund’s organizational documents provide current and former trustees and officers with a limited indemnification against liabilities arising in connection with the performance of their duties to the Fund. In the normal course of business, the Fund may also enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would be dependent on future claims that may be made against the Fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
3. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
(A) Manager/Administrator. The Fund has retained Domini to serve as investment manager and administrator. The services provided by Domini consist of investment supervisory services, overall operational support, and administrative services, including the provision of general office facilities and supervising the overall administration of the Fund. For its services under the Management Agreement, Domini receives from the Fund a fee accrued daily and paid monthly at the annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets before any fee waivers of 0.33% of the first $50 million of net assets managed, 0.32% of the next $50 million of net assets managed, and 0.315% of next assets managed in excess of $100 million.
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For its services under the Administration Agreement, Domini receives from the Fund a fee accrued daily and paid monthly at an annual rate equal to 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
Effective November 30, 2021, Domini has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and/or reimburse certain ordinary operating expenses (excluding brokerage fees and commissions, interest, taxes, and other extraordinary expenses) in order to limit Investor, Institutional, and Class Y share expenses to 0.87%, 0.57%, and 0.65%, respectively, until November 30, 2022, absent an earlier modification by the Board of Trustees which oversee the Fund. For the period ended July 31, 2022, Domini reimbursed expenses totaling $360,982.
As of July 31, 2022, Domini owned less than 1% of any class of the outstanding Shares of the Fund.
(B) Submanager. Wellington Management Company LLP (Wellington), a Delaware limited liability partnership, provides investment management services to the Fund on a day-to-day basis pursuant to a submanagement agreement with Domini. The fee for submanagement services is paid by the adviser and is not an incremental Fund expense. For the period ended July 31, 2022, the fees received by the Fund’s submanager were $530,129.
(C) Distributor. The Board of Trustees of the Fund has adopted a Distribution Plan in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the Act. DSIL Investment Services LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Domini (DSIL), acts as agent of the Fund in connection with the offering of shares of the Fund pursuant to a Distribution Agreement. Under the Distribution Plan, the Fund pays expenses incurred in connection with the sale of Investor shares and pays DSIL a distribution fee at an aggregate annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets representing the Investor shares. For the year ended July 31, 2022, fees waived by DSIL for the Investor shares totaled $145,688.
(D) Shareholder Service Agent. The Trust has retained Domini to provide certain shareholder services to the Fund and its shareholders, which services were previously provided by the former transfer agent for the Fund or another fulfillment and mail service provider and are supplemental to services currently provided by Ultimus Fund Soultions, LLC (“Ultimus”), as transfer agent to the Fund, pursuant to a master services agreement between the Fund and Ultimus. For these services, Domini receives a fee from the Fund paid monthly at an
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annual rate of $4.00 per active account. For the year ended July 31, 2022, Domini waived fees as follows:
| | | | |
| | FEES WAIVED | |
Domini Impact Bond Fund Investor Shares | | $ | - | |
Domini Impact Bond Fund Institutional Shares | | | 145 | |
Domini Impact Bond Fund Class Y Shares | | | - | |
(E) Trustees and Officers. Each of the Independent Trustees received an annual retainer for serving as a Trustee of the Trust of $32,000. The Lead Independent Trustee and Chair of the Audit Committee each receive an additional chairperson fee of $5,000. Each Independent Trustee also receives $2,000 for attendance at each meeting of the Board of the Trust (reduced to $1,000 in the event that a Trustee participates at an in-person meeting by telephone). In addition, each Trustee receives reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in attending meetings. These expenses are allocated on a pro-rata basis to each shares class of a Fund according to their respective net assets.
As of July 31, 2022, all Trustees and officers of the Trust as a group owned less than 1% of the Fund’s outstanding shares.
4. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
For the year ended July 31, 2022, cost of purchase and proceeds from sales of investments other than short-term obligations were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | PURCHASES | | | SALES | |
U.S. Government Securities | | $ | 1,069,405,356 | | | $ | 1,034,110,246 | |
Investments in Securities | | | 57,996,177 | | | | 38,467,234 | |
5. SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
| | | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 3,067,967 | | | $ | 34,632,081 | | | | 3,084,707 | | | $ | 37,222,134 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 310,574 | | | | 3,527,801 | | | | 557,060 | | | | 6,741,497 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (3,248,110) | | | | (36,084,839) | | | | (2,679,782) | | | | (32,227,667) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | 16 | | | | - | | | | 4,797 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase | | | 130,431 | | | $ | 2,075,059 | | | | 961,985 | | | $ | 11,740,761 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year Ended July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
| | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 5,754,588 | | | $ | 66,482,490 | | | | 4,611,043 | | | $ | 54,887,601 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 216,772 | | | | 2,443,689 | | | | 144,471 | | | | 1,734,677 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (4,714,669) | | | | (51,690,642) | | | | (801,921) | | | | (9,624,712) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 49 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase | | | 1,256,691 | | | $ | 17,235,537 | | | | 3,953,593 | | | $ | 46,997,615 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Class Y Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,044,534 | | | $ | 11,379,112 | | | | 968,570 | | | $ | 11,557,272 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 30,866 | | | | 347,605 | | | | 1,493 | | | | 17,941 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (325,034) | | | | (3,605,973) | | | | (38,963) | | | | (465,428) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase | | | 750,366 | | | $ | 8,120,744 | | | | 931,100 | | | $ | 11,109,785 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 9,867,089 | | | $ | 112,493,683 | | | | 8,664,320 | | | $ | 103,667,007 | |
Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions | | | 558,212 | | | | 6,319,095 | | | | 703,024 | | | | 8,494,115 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (8,287,813) | | | | (91,381,454) | | | | (3,520,666) | | | | (42,317,807) | |
Redemption fees | | | - | | | | 16 | | | | - | | | | 4,846 | |
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Net increase | | | 2,137,488 | | | $ | 27,431,340 | | | | 5,846,678 | | | $ | 69,848,161 | |
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6. SUMMARY OF DERIVATIVE ACTIVITY
At July 31, 2022, the Fund’s investments in derivative contracts are reflected on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as follows:
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| | Asset Derivatives | | | Liability Derivatives | |
Derivative Contracts Not Accounted for as Hedging Instruments | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | |
Interest Rate Risk | | Receivable for Variation Margin swaps / Receivable for Variation Margin futures/Net assets consist of - Total distributable earnings | | $ | 1,363,956 | * | | Payable for Variation Margin swaps / Payable for Variation Margin futures/Net assets consist of - Total distributable earnings | | $ | 2,547,321 | * |
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| | Asset Derivatives | | | Liability Derivatives | |
Derivative Contracts Not Accounted for as Hedging Instruments | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | | | Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Fair Value | |
Credit Risk | | Receivable for Variation Margin swaps / Net assets consist of - Total distributable earnings | | $ | 13,372 | | | Payable for Variation Margin swaps / Net assets consist of - Total distributable earnings | | $ | 84,783 | |
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Foreign Exchange Risk | | Unrealized appreciation on forward currency contracts/Net assets consist of -Total distributable earnings | | | 63,074 | | | Unrealized depreciation on forward currency contracts/Net assets consist of -Total distributable earnings | | | 11,919 | |
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Total | | | | $ | 1,440,402 | | | | | $ | 2,644,023 | |
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* Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation of futures contracts as reported in Portfolio of Investments/footnotes. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
For the year ended July 31, 2022, the effect of derivative contracts on the Fund’s Statement of Operations was as follows:
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Derivative Contracts Not Accounted for as Hedging Instruments | | Statement of Operations Location | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Equity Risk | | Net realized gain (loss) from swap contracts/ Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from swap contracts | | $ | (156,308 | ) | | $ | 138,772 | |
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Interest Rate Risk | | Net realized gain (loss) from swap and future contracts/ Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from swap and future contracts | | | 1,787,329 | | | | (1,281,892 | ) |
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Credit Risk | | Net realized gain (loss) from swap contracts/ Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from swap contracts | | | (21,256 | ) | | | (82,663 | ) |
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Derivative Contracts Not Accounted for as Hedging Instruments | | Statement of Operations Location | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Foreign Exchange Risk | | Net realized gain (loss) from forward contracts/ Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) from forward contracts | | $ | (119,392 | ) | | $ | (6,085 | ) |
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Total | | | | $ | 1,490,373 | | | $ | (1,231,868 | ) |
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The average notional cost of futures contracts and average notional amounts of other derivative contracts outstanding during the year ended July 31, 2022, which are indicative of the volume of these derivative types, were approximately as follows:
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Futures contracts (notional) | | $ | 14,935,736 | |
Forward currency contracts (contract amount) | | $ | 6,337,595 | |
OTC interest rate swap contracts (notional) | | $ | 6,420,000 | |
Centrally cleared interest rate swap contracts (notional) | | $ | 115,550,923 | |
Centrally cleared credit default contracts (notional) | | $ | 4,039,683 | |
7. FEDERAL TAX STATUS
The tax basis of the components of net assets at July 31, 2022, is as follows:
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Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) | | $ | (18,179,835) | |
Capital losses, other losses and other temporary differences | | | - | |
Late Year Ordinary and Post Oct Capital Loss Deferrals | | | (6,894,115) | |
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Distributable net earnings/(deficit) | | $ | (25,073,950) | |
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For tax purposes, the Fund may elect to defer any portion of a Post-October Capital Loss Deferral or Late Year Ordinary Loss to the first day of the following fiscal year. At July 31, 2022, the Fund deferred Post October Capital Losses of $6,894,115.
For federal income tax purposes, dividends paid were characterized as follows:
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| | Year Ended July 31, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Ordinary income | | $ | 4,772,788 | | | $ | 8,904,751 | |
Long-term capital gain | | | 2,124,746 | | | | 754,786 | |
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Total | | $ | 6,897,534 | | | $ | 9,659,537 | |
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The Fund is subject to the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification ASC 740 Income Taxes (ASC 740). ASC 740 sets forth a minimum threshold
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for financial statement recognition of the benefit of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Fund did not have a liability to record for any unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying financial statements. No provision has been made for taxes on income, capital gains or unrealized appreciation on securities held or for excise tax on income and capital gains.
8. OTHER RISKS
The Fund’s risks include, but are not limited to, some or all of the risks discussed below:
Market Risk: The market values of securities or other assets will fluctuate, sometimes sharply and unpredictably, due to changes in general market conditions, overall economic trends or events, governmental actions or intervention, market disruptions caused by trade disputes or other factors, political developments, recessions, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, investor sentiment and other factors that may or may not be related to the issuer of the security or other asset. If the market values of the securities or other assets held by the Fund fall, including a complete loss on any individual security, the value of your investment will go down. Economies and financial markets throughout the world are increasingly interconnected.
Economic, financial or political events, trading or tariff arrangements, terrorism, natural disasters, global pandemics and other circumstances in one country or region could have profound impacts on global economies or markets. As a result, whether or not the Fund invests in securities of issuers located in or with significant exposure to the countries directly affected, the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments may be negatively affected.
Recent Events Risk: The illness COVID-19 caused by a novel coronavirus has resulted in a global pandemic and major disruption to economies and markets around the world, including the United States. Global financial markets have experienced extreme volatility and severe losses, and trading in many instruments has been disrupted. Liquidity for many instruments has been greatly reduced for periods of time. Some interest rates are very low and in some cases yields are negative. Some sectors of the economy and individual issuers have experienced particularly large losses. These circumstances may continue for an extended period of time and may adversely affect the value and/or liquidity of the Fund’s investments. In addition, the impact of infectious illnesses in emerging market countries may be greater due to generally less established healthcare systems. Public health crises caused by the COVID-19 outbreak may exacerbate other pre-existing political, social and economic risks in certain countries or globally. The ultimate economic fallout from the pandemic, and the long-term impact on
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economies, markets, industries and individual issuers, are not known. Governments and central banks, including the Federal Reserve in the U.S., have taken extraordinary and unprecedented actions to support national economies and the financial markets. These actions have resulted in significant expansion of public debt, including in the U.S. The impact of these measures may not be known for some time. The consequences of high public debt, including its future impact on the economy and securities markets, likewise may not be known for some time.
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| | KPMG LLP Two Financial Center 60 South Street Boston, MA 02111 |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders of Domini Impact Bond Fund and Board of Trustees
Domini Investment Trust:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of Domini Impact Bond Fund, a series of Domini Investment Trust (the Fund), including the portfolio of investments, as of July 31, 2022, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the related notes (collectively, the financial statements) and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of July 31, 2022, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Such procedures also included confirmation of securities owned as of July 31, 2022,
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by correspondence with custodians and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
We have served as the auditor of one or more Domini investment companies since 1993.
Boston, Massachusetts
September 27, 2022
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THE DOMINI FUNDS
TAX INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 2022
The amount of long-term capital gains paid for the year ended July 31, 2022 was as follows:
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Domini Impact Equity Fund | | $ | 58,594,709 | |
Domini International Opportunities Fund | | | - | |
Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund | | | 1,352,315 | |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund | | | - | |
Domini Impact Bond Fund | | | 2,124,746 | |
For dividends paid from net investment income during the year ended July 31, 2022, the Funds designated the following as Qualified Dividend Income:
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Domini Impact Equity Fund | | $ | 11,541,981 | |
Domini International Opportunities Fund | | | 592,268 | |
Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund | | | 272,199 | |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund | | | 41,287,742 | |
Domini Impact Bond Fund | | | 20,625 | |
Of the ordinary distributions made by the Domini Impact Bond Fund during the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022, 28% has been derived from investments in US Government and Agency Obligations. All or a portion of the distributions from this income may be exempt from taxation at the state level. Consult your tax advisor for state specific information.
For corporate shareholders, 100% of dividends paid from net investment income for the Domini Impact Equity Fund were eligible for the corporate dividends received deduction.
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| | Foreign Tax Paid | | | Foreign Source Income | |
| | TOTAL | | | PER SHARE | | | TOTAL | | | PER SHARE | |
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Domini Impact Equity Fund | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | - | |
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Domini International Opportunities Fund | | | 74,276 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 598,384 | | | | 0.25 | |
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Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
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Domini Impact International Equity Fund | | | 4,861,007 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 47,185,993 | | | | 0.27 | |
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Domini Impact Bond Fund | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | |
The foreign taxes paid or withheld per share represent taxes incurred by the Funds on interest and dividends received by the Fund from foreign sources. Foreign taxes paid or withheld should be included in taxable income with an offsetting deduction from gross income or as a credit for taxes paid to foreign governments. Consult your tax advisor regarding the appropriate treatment of foreign taxes paid.
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APPROVAL OF THE CONTINUANCE OF THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS FOR THE DOMINI IMPACT EQUITY FUND, DOMINI SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FUND, DOMINI INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND, DOMINI IMPACT INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND, AND DOMINI IMPACT BOND FUND (UNADUITED)
Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) requires that each mutual fund’s board of trustees, including a majority of those trustees who are not “interested persons” of the mutual fund, as defined in the 1940 Act (the “Independent Trustees”), annually review and consider the fund’s investment management and submanagement agreements. At its meeting held on April 28, 2022, the Board of Trustees (“Board” or “Trustees”) of the Domini Investment Trust (the Trust”), including all of the Independent Trustees, voted to approve the continuance of: (i) the Amended and Restated Management Agreement with Domini Impact Investments LLC (“Domini” or the “Adviser”) for the Domini Impact Equity Fund (the “Equity Fund”), Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund (the “Sustainable Solutions”), Domini International Opportunities Fund (the “International Opportunities Fund”), and Domini Impact International Equity Fund (the “International Fund”), (ii) the Amended and Restated Management Agreement with Domini with respect to the Domini Impact Bond Fund (the “Bond Fund) (each a “Management Agreement” and collectively, the “Management Agreements”), (iii) the Submanagement Agreements between Domini and SSGA Funds Management, Inc. (“SSGA” or “Subadviser”) with respect to the Equity Fund, the Sustainable Solutions Fund, and International Opportunities Fund, respectively, (iv) the Amended and Restated Submanagement Agreement between Domini and Wellington Management Company LLP (“Wellington Management” or “Subadviser”) with respect to the International Fund, and (v) the Amended and Restated Submanagement Agreement between Domini and Wellington Management with respect to the Bond Fund (each a “Submanagement Agreement” and collectively, the “Submanagement Agreements” and with the Management Agreements, the “Agreements”). The Equity Fund, the Sustainable Solutions Fund, the International Opportunities Fund, the International Fund, and the Bond Fund are each referred to as a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds.”
Prior to the April 28, 2022, meeting, the Board requested, received, and reviewed written responses from Domini, SSGA, and Wellington Management to questions posed to them on behalf of the Independent Trustees and supporting materials relating to those questions and responses. The Board reviewed and evaluated information, both written and verbal information furnished to the Board at its meetings throughout the year, as well as information specifically prepared in connection with the approval of the continuation of the Agreements at the meeting of the Independent Trustees on April 11, 2022. Information provided to the Board at its meetings throughout
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the year included, among other things, reports on each Fund’s performance, legal and compliance matters, sales and marketing activity, shareholder services, and the other service provided to the Funds by SSGA, Wellington Management, and Domini and their affiliates.
The Board considered the Management Agreements and the Submanagement Agreements separately in the course of its review. In doing so, the Board noted the respective roles of the Adviser and Subadviser in providing services to the Funds.
Throughout the process, the Board had the opportunity to ask questions of and request additional information from Domini, SSGA, and Wellington Management. The Board was assisted by legal counsel for the Trust and the Independent Trustees were also separately assisted by independent legal counsel throughout the process. The Independent Trustees also received memoranda from counsel to the Trust discussing the legal standards for their consideration of the Agreements. The Independent Trustees were advised by and met in executive sessions with their independent legal counsel at which no representatives of management were present to discuss the proposed continuation of the Agreements, including prior to the April 28, 2022, meeting.
In connection with the Board’s consideration of the renewal of the Agreements with respect to each of the Funds, the Board received written materials in advance of the meeting, which included information regarding: (i) the nature, extent, and quality of services provided to the Funds by Domini, SSGA, and by Wellington Management; (ii) a description of Domini’s, SSGA’s, and Wellington Management’s investment management and other personnel and their background and experience; (iii) an overview of Domini’s, SSGA’s, and Wellington Management’s operations and financial condition; (iv) a comparison of each Funds’ advisory fee and overall expenses with those of comparable mutual funds selected by Strategic Insight, a third party provider of mutual fund data; (v) performance information for comparable mutual funds and for comparatively managed accounts, if any; (vi) the level of profitability from Domini, SSGA, and Wellington Management’s relationships with the Funds; (vii) a description of Domini’s, SSGA’s, and Wellington Management’s brokerage practices (including any soft dollar arrangements); and (viii) Domini’s, SSGA’s, and Wellington Management’s compliance policies and procedures, including policies and procedures for personal securities transactions and with respect to cybersecurity, business continuity and disaster recovery.
In reaching their determination to approve the continuance of the Agreements with respect to each Fund, the Trustees reviewed and evaluated information and a variety of factors that they believed relevant and appropriate through the exercise of their reasonable business judgment. The Trustees’ determination to continue each of the Agreements was based on a comprehensive consideration of all information provided to the Board throughout the year and specifically
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with respect to the continuation of the Agreements, as applicable, as well as information considered in connection with continuation or initial approval of the Agreements in prior years. In addition to the April 28, 2022, meeting at which continuation of the Agreements was considered, the Independent Trustees met separately on April 11, 2022, and reviewed and discussed such Agreements
APPROVAL OF THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS
The primary factors and the conclusions regarding the Management Agreement with respect to each Fund are described below. The Trustees did not identify any particular information or factor that was all-important or controlling, and each Trustee may have weighted certain factors differently. The Trustees noted that the evaluation process with respect to Domini and the Management Agreements is an ongoing one. In evaluating the Management Agreements, the Trustees also took into account their knowledge of Domini, its services, and the Funds, resulting from the Trustees’ meetings and other information, and interactions in past years. The Board also considered other factors (including conditions and trends prevailing generally in the economy, the securities markets, and the industry).
Nature, Quality, and Extent of Services Provided. The Trustees reviewed information and materials provided by Domini related to the Management Agreement with respect to each Fund, including each Management Agreement, Domini’s Form ADV, a description of the firm and its organizational and management structure, its operational history and its legal and regulatory history, the manner in which investment decisions are made and executed, the financial condition of Domini and its ability to provide the services required under the Management Agreements, an overview of the personnel that perform services for the Funds, and Domini’s compliance policies and procedures. The Board also considered Domini’s risk management processes and its policies and procedures with respect to cybersecurity, business continuity and disaster recovery. The Board considered Domini’s financial condition and operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and noted that there had been no material disruption of Domini’s services to the Funds and that Domini had continued to provide the same level, quality, and extent of services to the Funds.
The Trustees reviewed the terms of the Management Agreements and considered that, pursuant to each Management Agreement, Domini, subject to the direction of the Board, is responsible for providing advice and guidance with respect to each Fund and for managing the investment of the assets of each Fund, including by engaging and overseeing the activities of each Fund’s submanager. It was noted that, with respect to the Equity Fund, the Sustainable Solutions Fund, and the Internatinonal Opportunities Fund, Domini applies its environmental and social standards to select such Fund’s investments and that SSGA Funds Management, Inc. (“SSGA”), the Fund’s submanager, purchases and sells securities to implement Domini’s selections and for managing the
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amount of the Fund’s assets to be held in short-term investments. It was noted that, with respect to the International Fund and the Bond Fund, Domini applies its environmental and social standards to a universe of securities provided by Wellington Management Company LLP (“Wellington Management”), such Funds’ submanager, and that Wellington Management provides the day-to-day portfolio management of such Funds, including making purchases and sales of eligible portfolio securities consistent with each such Fund’s investment objective and policies.
The Trustees considered the scope and the quality of the services provided by Domini to each Fund under the respective Management Agreement. They considered the professional experience, tenure, and qualifications of the investment management team and the other senior personnel at Domini who are responsible for the management of the Funds, including the oversight of each Fund’s submanager. They also considered Domini’s capabilities and experience in the development and application of environmental and social investment standards and its reputation and leadership in the socially responsible investment community. The Trustees considered the information they had received from Domini concerning the professional experience of its research team. They noted that the senior members of Domini’s research team had years of experience in the development and application of environmental and social investment standards. The terms of each Management Agreement were also reviewed by the Trustees. It was noted that no change to services was proposed. In addition, they considered Domini’s compliance record. The Trustees also noted that, on a regular basis, they receive information from the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) regarding Domini’s compliance policies and procedures, including its Code of Ethics. The Trustees also took into account that the scope of services provided by Domini and the undertakings required of Domini in connection with those services, including maintaining and monitoring its own and the Funds’ compliance programs, had expanded over time as a result of regulatory, market, and other developments. In this regard, they considered Domini’s services with respect to compliance with reporting modernization and liquidity risk management requirements. They also considered the quality of Domini’s compliance oversight program with respect to the Funds’ service providers, including each Fund’s submanager. They also considered both the investment advisory services and the nature, quality, and extent of the administrative and other non-advisory services, including shareholder servicing and distribution support services that are provided to the Funds and its shareholders by Domini and its affiliates. The Board also considered the significant risks assumed by Domini in connection with the services provided to the Funds, including entrepreneurial risk and ongoing risks including investment, operational, enterprise, litigation, regulatory, and compliance risks with respect to the Funds.
The Trustees noted that Domini administers each Fund’s business and other affairs pursuant to the Management Agreements, and with respect to the Equity
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Fund, also pursuant to a Sponsorship Agreement, and with respect to the Bond Fund, also pursuant to an Administration Agreement. It was noted that, among other things, Domini provides each Fund with office space, administrative services and personnel as are necessary for operations, and that Domini pays all of the compensation of the officers and the Trustees who are not Independent Trustees. The Trustees considered the quality of the administrative services Domini provided to each Fund, including Domini’s role in coordinating and monitoring the activities of service providers. They noted that they were satisfied with the quality of the management and administrative services provided by Domini to each Fund, particularly Domini’s oversight of each Fund’s submanager and development and application of environmental and social investment standards.
Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that they were satisfied with the nature, quality and extent of services provided by Domini to each Fund under the respective Management Agreement.
Performance Information. The Trustees considered the investment performance of each of the Funds. They considered whether the Funds had operated within their respective investment objectives, as well as their compliance with their investment restrictions. Among other performance data considered, the Trustees reviewed the investment performance of the Funds over various time periods based on data provided to them by Domini, including for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods ended December 31, 2021 (or, for the Sustainable Solutions Fund and International Opportunties Fund, which commenced operations in 2020, for the 1-year and Since Inception periods). The Trustees compared these investment returns to the returns of each Fund’s respective benchmark index for the same periods. The Trustees also compared the investment performance of Investor Shares of each Fund for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods ended January 31, 2022 (or, for the Sustainable Solutions Fund and International Opportunites Fund which commenced operations in 2020, for the 1-year period) to the performance of a peer group of socially responsible (SRI) funds and non-SRI Funds, as applicable, as identified by Strategic Insight, an independent third-party data provider.
The Board noted that while it found the data provided by the third-party data provider generally useful, the Board recognized the data’s limitations, including in particular that the data may vary depending on the end date selected and that the results of the performance comparisons may vary depending on the selection of the performance peer group. The Board also took into account management’s discussion of the Morningstar categories in which the Funds were placed, including any differences between each Fund’s investment strategy and the strategy of the funds in that Fund’s respective category, as well as compared to the peer group selected by the independent third-party data provider.
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Among other performance data considered, the Trustees took into account the following:
Equity Fund
The Trustees considered that, based on data provided by Strategic Insight, the Equity Fund’s Investor shares had had outperformed relative to the average performance of the applicable SRI peer group for the 3-year period ended January 31, 2022, and underperformed relative to the average performance of the applicable SRI peer group for the 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods ended January 31, 2022. The Trustees also noted that the Fund had outperformed relative to the Fund’s benchmark for the 3-year period ended December 31, 2021, and underperformed relative to the Fund’s benchmark for the, 1-, 5- and 10-year periods ended December 31, 2021.
The Trustees took into account Domini’s discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to its peers and benchmark, and the impact of current market conditions on the Fund’s investment style. The Board also considered the Fund’s performance since the change to the Fund’s investment strategy that took effect December 1, 2018, noting the Fund’s improved performance for the 3-year period ended January 31, 2022. The Trustees concluded that they had continued confidence in Domini’s overall capability to manage the Equity Fund.
Sustainable Solutions Fund
The Trustees noted that the Sustainable Solutions Fund commenced operations on April 1, 2020. The Trustees considered that, based on data provided by Strategic Insight, the Fund’s Investor shares had underperformed relative to the average performance of the applicable SRI peer group for the 1-year period ended January 31, 2022. The Trustees also noted that the Fund had underperformed relative to the Fund’s benchmark for the 1-year period ended December 31, 2021, and outperformed relative to the Fund’s benchmark for the Since Inception period ended December 31, 2021.
The Trustees took into account Domini’s discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to its peers and benchmark, the short period of time since the Fund’s inception, and the impact of current market conditions on the Fund’s investment style. The Trustees concluded that they had continued confidence in Domini’s overall capability to manage the Sustainable Solutions Fund.
International Opportunities Fund
The Trustees noted that the International Opportunities Fund commenced operations on November 30, 2020. The Trustees considered that, based on data provided by Strategic Insight, the Fund’s Investor shares had underperformed relative to the average performance of the applicable SRI peer group for the 1-year period ended January 31, 2022. The Trustees also noted that the Fund had underperformed relative to the Fund’s benchmark for the 1-year and Since Inception period ended December 31, 2021.
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The Trustees took into account Domini’s discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to its peers and benchmark, the short period of time since the Fund’s inception, and the impact of current market conditions on the Fund’s investment style. The Trustees concluded that they had continued confidence in Domini’s overall capability to manage the International Opportunities Fund.
International Fund
The Trustees considered that, based on data provided by Strategic Insight, the International Fund’s Investor shares had outperformed relative to the average performance of the applicable SRI peer group for the 1- year period ended January 31, 2022, and underperformed relative to the average performance of the applicable SRI peer group for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods ended January 31, 2022. The Trustees also noted that the Fund had outperformed relative to the Fund’s benchmark for the 10-year period ended December 31, 2021, and underperformed relative to the Fund’s benchmark for the 1-, 3-, and 5-year periods ended December 31, 2021.
The Trustees considered Domini’s and Wellington Management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to its peers and benchmark over various periods, including the performance of its quantitative model, the impact of current market conditions on the Fund’s investment style and took into account management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance over the longer term. The Trustees took into account the actions taken by management to address the Fund’s performance. The Trustees concluded that they had continued confidence in Domini’s overall capability to manage the International Fund.
Bond Fund
The Trustees considered that, based on data provided by Strategic Insight, the Bond Fund’s Investor shares had had outperformed relative to the average performance of the applicable SRI peer group for the 3-, and 5-year periods ended January 31, 2022, and underperformed relative to the average performance of the applicable SRI peer group for the 1- and 10-year periods ended January 31, 2022. The Trustees noted that the Bond Fund’s Investor shares had outperformed relative to the average performance of the non-SRI peer group for the 3- and 5-year periods ended January 31, 2022, and underperformed relative to the average performance of the non-SRI peer group for the 1- and 10-year periods ended January 31, 2022. The Trustees also noted that the Fund had outperformed relative to the Fund’s benchmark for the 1-, 3-, and 5-year period ended December 31, 2021, and underperformed relative to the Fund’s benchmark for 10-year period ended December 31, 2021.
The Trustees considered Domini’s and Wellington Management’s discussion of the Fund’s performance relative to its peers and benchmark, including the factors that contributed to the Fund’s more recent performance, the peer group in which it was placed, as well as, the Fund’s overall strong performance history. The Trustees concluded that they had continued confidence in Domini’s overall capability to manage the Bond Fund.
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Fees and Other Expenses. The Trustees considered the management fees paid by each Fund to Domini, the submanagement fees paid by Domini to each Fund’s submanager with respect to each Fund and the portion of the fees retained by Domini. The Trustees also considered the sponsorship fee rate paid by the Equity Fund to Domini under the Sponsorship Agreement and the administrative fee paid by the Bond Fund to Domini under the Administration Agreement and the services provided under each such agreement.
The Trustees also considered the information provided to them by Strategic Insight including data relating to the level of the each Fund’s management fee (aggregate of any sponsorship or administrative fee, as applicable) versus the aggregate management fee (which includes advisory and administrative fees) for the relevant Strategic Insight peer groups of SRI and non-SRI funds (for the Bond Fund), as applicable, and compared each Fund’s total expense ratio to the total expense ratio of those peers, after giving effect to applicable contractual fee waiver arrangement. The Trustees also considered that Domini (and not the Funds) pays each Fund’s submanager from its advisory fee.
Among other expense data considered, the Trustees took into account the following:
Equity Fund
Based on the information provided by Strategic Insight, the Trustees noted that the aggregate management fees for the Equity Fund’s Investor shares were lower than the median and average aggregate management fees of the Fund’s SRI peer group. They also considered that the total expense ratio of the Equity Fund’s Investor shares was higher than the median total expense ratios of the SRI peer group, after giving effect to the applicable contractual expense waiver arrangements.
Sustainable Solutions Fund
Based on the information provided by Strategic Insight, the Trustees considered that the aggregate management fees for the Sustainable Solutions Fund’s Investor shares were equal to the median and lower than the average aggregate management fees of the Fund’s SRI peer group. They also noted that the total expense ratio of the Sustainable Solutions Fund’s Investor shares was higher than the median total expense ratios of the SRI peer group, after giving effect to the applicable contractual expense waiver arrangements.
International Opportunities Fund
Based on the information provided by Strategic Insight, the Trustees considered that the aggregate management fees for the International Opportunities Fund’s Investor shares were equal to the median and lower than the average aggregate management fees of the Fund’s SRI peer group. They also noted that the total expense ratio of the International Opportunities Fund’s Investor shares was
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higher than the median total expense ratios of the SRI peer group, after giving effect to the applicable contractual expense waiver arrangements.
International Fund
Based on the information provided by Strategic Insight, the Trustees considered that the aggregate management fees for the International Fund’s Investor shares were lower than the median and average aggregate management fees of the Fund’s SRI peer group. They also noted that the total expense ratio of the International Fund’s Investor shares was higher than the median total expense ratios of the SRI peer group, after giving effect to the applicable contractual expense waiver arrangements.
Bond Fund
Based on the information provided by Strategic Insight, the Trustees considered that the aggregate management fees for the Bond Fund’s Investor shares were higher than the median and average aggregate management fees of the relevant SRI and non-SRI peer groups. They also noted that the total expense ratio of the Bond Fund’s Investor shares was higher than the median total expense ratio of the SRI peer group, and lower than the median total expense ratio of the non-SRI peer group, in each case after giving effect to the applicable contractual expense waiver arrangements.
The Board took into account management’s discussion of the Funds’ expenses, including the differences between the amount of those expenses and the expenses borne by the Funds in the Funds’ respective expense peer groups, as well as the impact of the size of the Domini Fund complex on expenses relative to those of the other funds in each Fund’s respective peer group. The Board also took into account the level and type of services provided by Domini to the Funds. The Board also noted management’s discussion of the management fee structure with respect to each Fund and considered that Domini was waiving and/or reimbursing certain expenses for each of the Funds. The Board also took into account other comparative data compiled from Morningstar related to the Funds’ fees and expenses.
Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that management fees payable by each of the Funds were fair and reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of services provided and supported approval of the continuance of the Management Agreement with respect to each Fund.
Costs of Services Provided and Profitability. The Trustees reviewed information provided to them by Domini concerning the costs borne by and profitability of Domini in respect of its management relationship with each Fund and sponsorship relationship with the Equity Fund and administrative relationship with the Bond Fund for the 2021 calendar year, along with a description of the methodology used by Domini in preparing the profitability information. The Trustees also reviewed the financial results realized by Domini in connection
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with the operations of each Fund for December 31, 2021. The Trustees also noted that Domini paid the submanagement fees for each of the Funds out of the management fees that it received from each Fund. The Trustees also considered that Domini had entered into expense limitation arrangements with respect to the Funds. The Board also took into account the risks that Domini assumes as each Fund’s Adviser, including entrepreneurial, operational, reputational, litigation and regulatory risk. The Trustees concluded that they were satisfied that the level of profitability of Domini and its affiliates with respect to the services provided to each Fund, if any, was not excessive in view of the nature, quality and extent of services provided.
Economies of Scale. The Trustees also considered whether economies of scale would be realized by Domini as each Fund’s assets increased and the extent to which such economies of scale were reflected in the fees charged with respect to each Fund under the Management Agreements. The Trustees noted that there were breakpoints in the fee schedules with respect to each Fund. The Trustees concluded that breakpoints were an effective way to share economies of scale and that this was a positive factor in support of the approval of the continuance of the Management Agreement with respect to each Fund.
Other Benefits. The Trustees considered the other benefits that Domini and its affiliates receive from their relationship with each Fund. The Trustees also considered the fees payable to Domini under the Sponsorship Agreement and Administration Agreement. The Trustees considered that Domini’s profitability would be lower if the benefits described above were not received. The Trustees considered the brokerage practices of Domini and noted that, based on information provided to them, Domini does not currently receive the benefits of soft dollar commissions with respect to the Funds. The Trustees also considered the intangible benefits that may accrue to Domini and its affiliates by virtue of their relationship with the Funds. The Trustees concluded that the benefits received by Domini and its affiliates, as outlined above, were reasonable in the context of the relationship between Domini and each of the Funds, and supported the approval of the continuance of the Management Agreement with respect to each Fund.
APPROVAL OF THE SUBMANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS
The primary factors and the conclusions regarding the Submanagement Agreements with respect to each Fund are described below. The Trustees did not identify any particular information or factor that was all-important or controlling, and each Trustee may have weighted certain factors differently. The Trustees noted that the evaluation process with respect to SSGA, Wellington Management, and the Submanagement Agreements is an ongoing one. In evaluating the Submanagement Agreements, the Trustees took into account their knowledge of SSGA and Wellington Management, and each of their services and the Funds resulting from the Trustees meetings and other information and interactions in past years. The Trustees also took into account
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the recommendations and performance evaluations of Domini with respect to SSGA and Wellington Management and considered other factors (including conditions and trends prevailing generally in the economy, the securities markets and the industry).
Nature, Quality, and Extent of Services Provided. The Trustees reviewed information and materials provided by SSGA and Wellington Management related to the applicable Submanagement Agreement with respect to each Fund, including the Submanagement Agreement, SSGA’s and Wellington Management’s Form ADV, a description of each firm and its organizational and management structure, its operational history and its legal and regulatory history, the manner in which investment decisions are made and executed, the financial condition of SSGA and Wellington Management and each firm’s ability to provide the services required under the applicable Submanagement Agreement, an overview of the personnel that perform services for each Fund, and SSGA and Wellington Management’s compliance policies and procedures. The Board also considered SSGA’s and Wellington Management’s risk management processes and its policies and procedures with respect to cybersecurity, business continuity, and disaster recovery. The Board considered the financial condition and operations of each of SSGA and Wellington Management during the COVID-19 pandemic and noted that there had been no material disruption of SSGA’s or Wellington Management’s services to the Funds and that SSGA and Wellington Management had each continued to provide the same level, quality, and extent of services to the respective Funds.
The Trustees reviewed the terms of each Submanagement Agreement and considered the scope and quality of the services provided by SSGA and Wellington Management to each Fund under the respective Submanagement Agreement. The Trustees noted that pursuant to each Submanagement Agreement, Domini, subject to the direction of the Board, is responsible for providing advice and guidance with respect to each Fund and for managing the investment of the assets of each Fund, which it does including by engaging and overseeing the activities of SSGA and Wellington Management, as applicable. It was noted, with respect to the Equity Fund, Sustainable Solutions Fund, and International Opportunites Fund, that Domini applies its environmental and social standards to select such Fund’s investments and that SSGA, the Fund’s submanager, purchases and sells securities to implement Domini’s selections and for managing the amount of the Fund’s assets to be held in short-term investments. It was noted with respect to the International Fund and Bond Fund, that Domini applies its environmental and social standards to a universe of securities provided by Wellington Management with respect to each Fund and that Wellington Management provides the day-to-day portfolio management of each Fund, including making purchases and sales of securities consistent with each Fund’s investment objective and policies and Domini’s environmental and social standards.
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The Trustees then considered the professional experience, tenure, and qualifications of the portfolio management team of each Fund and the other senior personnel at SSGA and Wellington Management. They also reviewed SSGA and Wellington Management’s compliance record. The Trustees also noted that, on a regular basis, it receives information from the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) regarding SSGA and Wellington Management’s compliance policies and procedures, including its Code of Ethics. They noted SSGA and Wellington Management’s implementation of liquidity risk management reporting requirements required by SEC regulation. The Trustees noted that there were no material changes to the teams providing services to each Fund. The Trustees also received information with respect to SSGA and Wellington Management’s brokerage policies and practices, including with respect to best execution and soft dollars. The terms of the Submanagement Agreements were also reviewed by the Trustees.
Based on the foregoing, the Trustees concluded that they were satisfied with the nature, quality, and extent of services provided by SSGA and Wellington Management to each Fund under the applicable Submanagement Agreement.
Performance Information. As noted in Exhibit A, the Trustees considered the investment performance of each Fund over various time periods based on data provided by Domini including for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods ended December 31, 2021 (or, for the Sustainable Solutions Fund and International Opportunties Fund, which commenced operations in 2020, for the 1-year and Since Inception periods). This information was compared to performance information with respect to each Fund’s respective benchmark. The Trustees also compared the investment performance of Investor Shares of each Fund for the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods ended January 31, 2022 (or, for the Sustainable Solutions Fund and International Opportunities Fund, which commenced operations in 2020, for the 1-year period), to the performance of a peer group of socially responsible (SRI) funds and non-SRI Funds, as applicable, as identified by Strategic Insight, an independent third-party data provider. The Trustees also took into account Domini’s evaluation of SSGA’s and Wellington Management’s performance with respect to each Fund.
The Trustees concluded that they had continued confidence in SSGA’s and Wellington Management’s overall capability to manage the respective Funds for which they served as Submanager.
Fees and Other Expenses. The Trustees considered the submanagement fees paid by Domini to SSGA and Wellington Management under the Submanagement Agreement with respect to each Fund. The Trustees noted that each Submanagement Agreement had been negotiated at arms-length between Domini and SSGA or Wellington Management, as applicable. The Trustees noted SSGA’s representation that it does not manage any other client portfolios that have similar investment objectives and strategies to the Equity Fund, the Sustainable Solutions Fund, or the International Opportunities Fund because of
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the unique investment approach applied to such Funds (combining investment selection from Domini and trade implementation and management of short-term investments by SSGA). The Trustees noted Wellington Management’s representation that it does not manage any other client portfolios that have similar investment objectives and strategies to the International Fund or the Bond Fund because of the unique investment approach applied to such Funds (combining proprietary analysis from Domini and Wellington Management). The Trustees also compared SSGA’s and Wellington Management’s fee with respect to each Fund against the other Funds and took into account the different investment strategies of each Fund. The Trustees also noted the comparative sub-advisory fee information, as available, in the report provided by Strategic Insight with respect to each Fund. The Trustees noted that, with respect to each Fund, Domini (and not the applicable Fund) pays SSGA and Wellington Management from its management fee and that they had reviewed the management fee and comparative fee information in connection with their consideration of the Management Agreement with respect to each Fund.
The Trustees determined, based on the nature and quality of the services provided by SSGA and Wellington Management, and in light of the preceding factors, that the fees paid by Domini to SSGA and Wellington Management with respect to each Fund were fair and reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of services provided and supported approval of the continuance of the Submanagement Agreement with respect to each Fund.
Costs of Services Provided and Profitability.
Equity Fund, Sustainable Solutions Fund, and International Opportunities Fund
The Trustees reviewed SSGA’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021. The Board noted SSGA’s indication that it would be difficult for SSGA to estimate profitability with respect to the Funds given the aggregated reporting used by the parent company. Based on the allocation methodology described and information provided, the Trustees concluded that they were satisfied that SSGA’s level of profitability with respect to services provided to the Fund was not excessive. However, the Board also took into account that each Submanagement Agreement was negotiated on an arms-length basis and that Domini, and not the Funds, pays the submanagement fees to SSGA from its advisory fee and that, therefore, the costs of the services provided and the profitability realized by SSGA was not a material factor in the Board consideration.
International Fund and Bond Fund
The Trustees reviewed financial information provided by Wellington Management, including a pro-forma income statement for the year ended December 31, 2021, which identified the revenues generated by the Funds as a separate item and reflected assumptions and estimates regarding operating
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expenses. Based on the information provided, the Trustees concluded that they were satisfied that Wellington Management’s level of profitability with respect to services provided to that Fund was not excessive. However, the Board also took into account that the Submanagement Agreements were negotiated on an arms-length basis and that Domini, and not the Funds, pays the submanagement fees to Wellington Management from its advisory fee and that, therefore, the costs of the services provided and the profitability realized by Wellington Management was not a material factor in the Board consideration.
Economies of Scale. The Trustees also considered whether economies of scale would be realized by SSGA and Wellington Management as the assets in each Fund increased and the extent to which economies of scale were reflected in the fee schedule for that Fund under each Submanagement Agreement. The Trustees noted that the submanagement fees are paid by Domini and not the Fund. However, the Trustees noted the breakpoints in fees payable under each Submanagement Agreement with respect to each Fund, as well as breakpoints in the fees payable to Domini under the Management Agreement for each Fund, and concluded that such breakpoints were an effective way to share economies of scale with shareholders as the assets in each Fund grew and supported the approval of the applicable Submanagement Agreement.
Other Benefits. The Trustees considered the other benefits that SSGA and Wellington Management and their respective affiliates received from their relationship with the Funds. The Board noted that one of SSGA’s affiliates currently serves as the Funds’ Custodian. The Board noted that none of Wellington Management or any of its affiliates provided any other services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered the brokerage practices of SSGA and Wellington Management, including each entity’s use of soft dollar arrangements. In addition, the Trustees considered the intangible benefits that accrued to SSGA and Wellington Management and their respective affiliates by virtue of their relationship with the Funds.
The Trustees concluded that the benefits received by SSGA, Wellington Management, and their respective affiliates were reasonable in the context of the relationship between SSGA or Wellington Management, and each applicable Fund, and supported the approval of the Submanagement Agreement with respect to each Fund.
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Based on the Board’s evaluation of all factors that the Board deemed to be material, including those factors described above, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that renewal of the Management Agreements and the Submanagement Agreements would be in the best interest of the respective Fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, the Board, and the Independent Trustees voting separately, approved the Management Agreements and Submanagement Agreements respectively for an additional one-year period.
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STATEMENT REGARDING LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (UNAUDITED)
As required by law, the Domini Investment Trust (the “Trust”) has adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “Program”) for each series of the Trust (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), that is designed to assess and manage liquidity risk. Liquidity risk is the risk that a Fund could not meet requests to redeem its shares without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Funds’ Board of Trustees designated a liquidity risk management committee (the “Committee”) consisting of employees of Domini Impact Investments LLC (the “Adviser”) to administer the Program.
The Committee provided the Board of Trustees with a report through March 31, 2022 (the “Reporting Period”) that addressed the operation of the Program, assessed its adequacy and effectiveness of implementation, including, if applicable, the operation of any Highly Liquid Investment Minimum, and described any material changes that had been made to the Program or were recommended (the “Report”).
The Report confirmed that there were no material changes to the Program during the Reporting Period and that no changes were recommended.
The Report also confirmed that, throughout the Reporting Period, the Committee had monitored each Fund’s portfolio liquidity and liquidity risk on an ongoing basis, as described in the Program and in Board reporting throughout the Reporting Period.
The Report discussed the Committee’s annual review of the Program, which addressed, among other things, the following elements of the Program:
Assessment, Management, and Periodic Review of Liquidity Risk. The Committee reviewed each Fund’s investment strategy and liquidity of portfolio investments during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions. The Committee noted that each Fund’s investment strategy continues to be appropriate for an open-end fund, taking into account, among other things, whether and to what extent the Fund held less liquid and illiquid assets and the extent to which any such investments affected the Fund’s ability to meet redemption requests. In managing and reviewing each Fund’s liquidity risk, the Committee also considered the extent to which the Fund’s investment strategy involves a relatively concentrated portfolio or large positions in particular issuers, the extent to which the Fund uses borrowing for investment purposes, and the extent to which the Fund uses derivatives (including for hedging purposes). The Committee also reviewed each Fund’s short-term and long-term cash flow projections during both normal and reasonably foreseeable stressed conditions. In assessing each Fund’s cash flow projections, the Committee considered, among other factors, historical net redemption activity, redemption
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policies, ownership concentration, distribution channels, and the degree of certainty associated with the Fund’s short-term and long-term cash flow projections. The Committee also considered each Fund’s holdings of cash and cash equivalents, as well as borrowing arrangements and other funding sources as components of the Fund’s ability to meet redemption requests.
Liquidity Classification. The Committee reviewed the Program’s liquidity classification methodology for categorizing each Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity buckets. In reviewing each Fund’s investments, the Committee considered, among other factors, whether trading varying portions of a position in a particular portfolio investment or asset class in sizes the Fund would reasonably anticipate trading, would be reasonably expected to significantly affect liquidity.
Highly Liquid Investment Minimum. For each Fund, the Committee performed an analysis to determine whether the Fund is required to maintain a Highly Liquid Investment Minimum and determined that no such minimum is required because the Fund primarily holds highly liquid investments.
Compliance with Limitation on Illiquid Investments. The Committee confirmed that during the Reporting Period, no Fund acquired any illiquid investment such that, after the acquisition, the Fund would have invested more than 15% of its assets in illiquid investments that are assets, in accordance with the Program and applicable SEC rules.
Redemptions in Kind. The Committee confirmed that no redemptions in-kind were effected by a Fund during the Reporting Period.
The Report stated that the Committee concluded the Program operates adequately and effectively, in all material respects, to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk throughout the Reporting Period.
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TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS
The following table presents information about each Trustee and each Officer of the Domini Investment Trust (the “Trust”) as of July 31, 2022. Asterisks indicate that those Trustees and Officers are “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940) of the Trust. Each Trustee and each Officer of the Trust noted as an interested person is interested by virtue of his or her position with Domini Impact Investments LLC as described below. Unless otherwise indicated below, the address of each Trustee and each Officer is 180 Maiden Lane, Suite 1302, New York, NY 10038. Neither the Funds nor the Trust holds annual shareholder meetings for the purpose of electing Trustees, and Trustees are not elected for fixed terms. This means that each Trustee will be elected to hold office until his or her successor is elected or until he or she retires, resigns, dies, or is removed from office.
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INTERESTED TRUSTEE AND OFFICER | | |
Name, Age, Position(s) Held, and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in the Domini Family of Funds Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorships Held by Trustee |
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Amy L. Domini* (72) Chair of the Trust since 2016 and Trustee of the Trust since 1990 | | Portfolio Manager, Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund (since 2020), Domini International Opportunities Fund (since 2020) and Domini Impact Equity Fund (since 2018), Chairperson (since 2016), Member (since 1997), and Manager (since 1997), Domini Impact Investments LLC; Manager (1998-2017) and Registered Principal (2003-2017), DSIL Investment Services LLC; Manager (since 2002), Domini Holdings LLC (holding company); President (1990-2017), Domini Investment Trust; Private Trustee (since 1987), Loring, Wolcott & Coolidge Office (fiduciary); Partner (since 1994), Loring, Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors, LLP (investment advisor); Manager (since 2010), Loring, Wolcott & Coolidge Trust, LLC (trust company). | | 5 | | Board Member (since 2020), Center for Responsible Lending (nonprofit); Board Member (since 2016), Cambridge Public Library Foundation (nonprofit); Trustee (1998-2022), New England Quarterly (periodical). |
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Name, Age, Position(s) Held, and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in the Domini Family of Funds Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorships Held by Trustee |
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Kirsten S. Moy (75) Trustee of the Trust since 1999 | | Senior Fellow (since 2014), The Aspen Institute (research and education); Visiting Scholar (2016-2018), Low Income Investment Fund (housing and community revitalization nonprofit); Visiting Scholar (2016-2018), Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (bank). | | 5 | | Board Member (since 2012), Community Development Finance (asset building non-profit); Board Member (since 2022), Island Press (nonprofit publisher). |
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Gregory A. Ratliff (62) Trustee of the Trust since 1999 | | Senior Vice President (since 2019), Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (philanthropy); Vice President (2017-2019), ACT, Inc. (education testing); Lead Senior Program Officer (2007-2017), Gates Foundation (philanthropy). | | 5 | | N/A |
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John L. Shields (69) Trustee of the Trust since 2004 | | President (since 2018), Advisor Guidance, Inc. (management consulting firm); Managing Director (2016-2018), CFGI, LLC (management consulting firm). | | 5 | | Director (since 2018), EverQuote, Inc. (technology company) (public); Director (since 2015), Vestmark, Inc. (software company); Director (since 2008), Cogo Labs, Inc. (technology company). |
OFFICERS | | |
Name, Age, Position(s) Held, and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in the Domini Family of Funds Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorships Held by Trustee |
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Megan L. Dunphy* (52) Chief Legal Officer of the Trust since 2014, Vice President of the Trust since 2013, and Secretary of the Trust since 2005 | | General Counsel (since 2014), Managing Director (2015-2017) and Member (since 2017), Domini Impact Investments LLC; Chief Legal Officer (since 2014), Vice President (since 2013) and Secretary (since 2005), Domini Investment Trust. | | N/A | | N/A |
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OFFICERS (continued) | | |
Name, Age, Position(s) Held, and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in the Domini Family of Funds Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorships Held by Trustee |
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Carole M. Laible* (58) President of the Trust since 2017 | | Portfolio Manager, Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund (since 2020), Domini International Opportunities Fund (since 2020) and Domini Impact Equity Fund (since 2018), CEO and Manager (since 2016), Member (since 2006), Domini Impact Investments LLC; Manager (since 2017), President and CEO (since 2002), Chief Financial Officer (since 1998), Secretary (since 1998), Treasurer (since 1998) and Registered Principal (since 1998), DSIL Investment Services LLC; Manager (since 2016), Domini Holdings LLC (holding company); Vice President (2007-2017) and President (since 2017), Domini Investment Trust. | | N/A | | N/A |
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Douglas Lowe* (66) Assistant Secretary of the Trust since 2007 | | Senior Call Center Manager (since 2019) and Senior Compliance Manager and Counsel (2006-2019), Domini Impact Investments LLC; Assistant Secretary (since 2007), Domini Investment Trust; Registered Operations Professional (since 2012), DSIL Investment Services LLC. | | N/A | | N/A |
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Meaghan O’Rourke-Alexander* (42) Assistant Secretary of the Trust since 2007 | | Compliance Officer (since 2012), Domini Impact Investments LLC; Assistant Secretary (since 2007), Domini Investment Trust. | | N/A | | N/A |
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Christina Povall* (52) Treasurer of the Trust since 2017 and Vice President of the Trust since 2013 | | Chief Financial Officer (since 2014), Managing Director (2014-2017) and Member (since 2017), Domini Impact Investments LLC; Treasurer (since 2017), Assistant Treasurer (2007-2017) and Vice President (since 2013), Domini Investment Trust; Registered Operations Professional (since 2012), DSIL Investment Services LLC. | | N/A | | N/A |
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OFFICERS (continued) | | |
Name, Age, Position(s) Held, and Length of Time Served | | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | | Number of Funds in the Domini Family of Funds Overseen by Trustee | | Other Directorships Held by Trustee |
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Maurizio Tallini* (48) Chief Compliance Officer of the Trust since 2005, Vice President of the Trust since 2007, and Chief Information Security Officer of the Trust since 2015 | | Chief Compliance Officer (since 2005), Chief Operating Officer (2011-2017), Member (since 2007), and Chief Information Security Officer (since 2015), Domini Impact Investments LLC; Vice President (since 2007) and Chief Compliance Officer (since 2005) and Chief Information Security Officer (since 2015), Domini Investment Trust; Chief Compliance Officer (since 2015), Registered Principal (since 2014), and Chief Information Security Officer (since 2015), DSIL Investment Services LLC. | | N/A | | N/A |
The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and is available without charge, upon request, by calling the following toll-free number: 1-800-582-6757.
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PROXY VOTING INFORMATION
The Domini Funds have established Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities. The Domini Funds’ Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures are available, free of charge, by calling 1-800-762-6814, by visiting domini.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the EDGAR database on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) website at sec.gov. All proxy votes cast for the Domini Funds are posted to Domini’s website on an ongoing basis over the course of the year. An annual record of all proxy votes cast for the Funds during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 can be obtained, free of charge, at domini.com, and on the EDGAR database on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE INFORMATION
The Domini Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form NPORT-EX. The Domini Funds’ Forms NPORT-EX are available on the EDGAR database on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. These Forms may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information about the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The information on is also available to be viewed at domini.com.
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DOMINI FUNDS
P.O. Box 46707
Cincinnati, OH 45246-0707
1-800-582-6757
domini.com
Investment Manager, Sponsor, and Distributor:
Domini Impact Investments LLC (Investment Manager and Sponsor)
DSIL Investment Services LLC (Distributor)
180 Maiden Lane, Suite 1302
New York, NY 10038-4925
Investment Submanagers:
Domini Impact Equity Fund
Domini International Opportunities Fund
Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund
SSGA Funds Management, Inc.
1 Iron Street
Boston, MA 02210
Domini Impact International Equity Fund
Domini Impact Bond Fund
Wellington Management Company LLP
280 Congress Street
Boston, MA 02210
Transfer Agent:
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450
Cincinnati, OH 45246
Custodian:
State Street Bank and Trust Company
100 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm:
KPMG LLP
Two Financial Center
60 South Street
Boston, MA 02111
Legal Counsel:
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
One Federal Street
Boston, MA 02110
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Domini Funds P.O. Box 46707 | Cincinnati, OH 45246-0707 1-800-582-6757 | domini.com | @DominiFunds Subscribe to Domini news at domini.com/subscribe Domini Impact Equity FundSM Investor Shares: CUSIP 257132100 | DSEFX Institutional Shares: CUSIP 257132852 | DIEQX Class Y Shares: CUSIP 257132308 | DSFRX Class A Shares: CUSIP 257132860 | DSEPX Domini International Opportunities FundSM Investor Shares: CUSIP 257132753 | RISEX Institutional Shares: CUSIP 257132746 | LEADX Domini Sustainable Solutions FundSM Investor Shares: 257132761 | CAREX Institutional Shares: 257132779 | LIFEX Domini Impact International Equity FundSM Investor Shares: CUSIP 257132704 | DOMIX Institutional Shares: CUSIP 257132811 | DOMOX Class Y Shares: CUSIP 257132787 | DOMYX Class A Shares: CUSIP 257132886 | DOMAX | | |
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Domini Impact Bond FundSM Investor Shares: CUSIP 257132209 | DSBFX Institutional Shares: CUSIP 257132829 | DSBIX Class Y Shares: CUSIP 257132795 | DSBYX | | |
(a) As of the end of the period covered by this report on Form N-CSR, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and principal accounting officer.
(f) Registrant is filing its code of ethics with this report.
Item 3. | Audit Committee Financial Expert. |
John L. Shields, a member of the Audit Committee, has been determined by the Board of Trustees of the registrant in its reasonable business judgment to meet the definition of “audit committee financial expert” as such term is defined in the instructions to Form N-CSR. In addition, Mr. Shields is an “independent” member of the Audit Committee as defined in the instructions to Form N-CSR.
Item 4. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services. |
(a) Audit Fees
For the fiscal years ended July 31, 2022, and July 31, 2021, the aggregate audit fees billed to the registrant by KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) for professional services rendered for the audits of the financial statements, or services that are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years, are shown in the table below:
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Fund | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Domini Impact Equity Fund | | $ | 44,600 | | | $ | 42,500 | |
Domini Impact Bond Fund | | $ | 37,700 | | | $ | 35,600 | |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund | | $ | 37,700 | | | $ | 35,600 | |
Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund | | $ | 37,700 | | | $ | 35,600 | |
Domini International Opportunities Fund | | $ | 37,700 | | | $ | 33,600 | |
(b) Audit-Related Fees
There were no audit-related fees billed by KPMG for services rendered for assurance and related services to the registrant that were reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the registrant’s financial statements, but not reported as audit fees, for the fiscal years ended July 31, 2022, and July 31, 2021.
There were no audit-related fees billed by KPMG for the fiscal years ended July 31, 2022, and July 31, 2021 that were required to be approved by the registrant’s Audit Committee for services rendered on behalf of Domini Impact Investments LLC and entities controlling, controlled by, or under common control with Domini Impact Investments LLC (not including any subadviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) that provide ongoing services to the registrant (“Service Providers”).
(c) Tax Fees
In each of the fiscal years ended July 31, 2022, and July 31, 2021, the aggregate tax fees billed by KPMG for professional services rendered for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning for the registrant are shown in the table below:
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Fund | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Domini Impact Equity Fund | | $ | 8,055 | | | $ | 7,600 | |
Domini Impact Bond Fund | | $ | 8,055 | | | $ | 7,600 | |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund | | $ | 8,055 | | | $ | 7,600 | |
Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund | | $ | 8,055 | | | $ | 7,600 | |
Domini International Opportunities Fund | | $ | 8,055 | | | $ | 7,600 | |
There were no tax fees billed by KPMG for the fiscal years ended July 31, 2022, and July 31, 2021 that were required to be approved by the registrant’s Audit Committee for services rendered on behalf of the registrant’s Service Providers.
(d) All Other Fees
There were no other fees billed by KPMG for the fiscal years ended July 31, 2022 and July 31, 2021 for other non-audit services rendered to the registrant.
There were no other fees billed by KPMG for the fiscal years ended July 31, 2022, and July 31, 2021 that were required to be approved by the registrant’s Audit Committee for other non-audit services rendered on behalf of the registrant’s Service Providers.
(e)(1) Audit Committee Preapproval Policy: The Registrant’s Audit Committee Preapproval Policy is set forth below:
1. Statement of Principles
The Audit Committee is required to preapprove audit and non-audit services performed for each series of the Domini Investment Trust, (each such series a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) by the independent registered public accountant in order to assure that the provision of such services does not impair the accountant’s independence. The Audit Committee also is required to preapprove non-audit services performed by the Funds’ independent registered public accountant for the Funds’ investment adviser, and certain of the adviser’s affiliates that provide ongoing services to the Funds, if the services to be provided by the accountant relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds. The preapproval of these services also is intended to assure that the provision of the services does not impair the accountant’s independence.
Unless a type of service to be provided by the independent registered public accountant has received preapproval, it will require separate preapproval by the Audit Committee. Also, any proposed services exceeding preapproved cost levels will require separate preapproval by the Audit Committee. When considering services for preapproval the Audit Committee will take into account such matters as it deems appropriate or advisable, including applicable rules regarding auditor independence.
The appendices to this Policy describe the Audit, Audit-related, Tax and All Other services for the Funds, that have the preapproval of the Audit Committee. The term of any preapproval is 12 months from the date of preapproval, unless the Audit Committee specifically provides for a different period. The Audit Committee will periodically revise the list of preapproved services based on subsequent determinations.
Notwithstanding any provision of this Policy, the Audit Committee is not required to preapprove services for which preapproval is not required by applicable law, including de minimis and grandfathered services.
2. Delegation
The Audit Committee may delegate preapproval authority to one or more of its members. The member or members to whom such authority is delegated shall report any preapproval decisions to the Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting. By adopting this Policy the Audit Committee does not delegate to management the Audit Committee’s responsibilities to preapprove services performed by the independent auditor.
3. Audit Services
The annual Audit services engagement terms and fees for the Funds will be subject to the preapproval of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee will approve, if necessary, any changes in terms, conditions and fees resulting from changes in audit scope or other matters.
In addition to the annual Audit services engagement approved by the Audit Committee, the Audit Committee may grant preapproval for other Audit services, which are those services that only the independent registered public accountant reasonably can provide. The Audit Committee has preapproved the Audit services listed in Appendix A. All Audit services not listed in Appendix A must be separately preapproved by the Audit Committee.
4. Audit-Related Services
Audit-related services are assurance and related services for the Funds that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Funds’ financial statements or that are traditionally performed by the independent registered public accountant. The Audit Committee believes that the provision of Audit-related services does not impair the independence of the accountant, and has preapproved the Audit-related services listed in Appendix B. All Audit-related services not listed in Appendix B must be separately preapproved by the Audit Committee.
5. Tax Services
The Audit Committee believes that the independent registered public accountant can provide Tax services to the Funds such as tax compliance, tax planning and tax advice without impairing the accountant’s independence. However, the Audit Committee will not permit the retention of the independent registered public accountant in connection with a transaction initially recommended by the independent registered public accountant, the purpose of which may be tax avoidance and the tax treatment of which may not be supported in the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations. The Audit Committee has preapproved the Tax services listed in Appendix C. All Tax services not listed in Appendix C must be separately preapproved by the Audit Committee.
6. All Other Services
The Audit Committee may grant preapproval to those permissible non-audit services for the Funds classified as All Other services that it believes are routine and recurring services, and would not impair the independence of the accountant. The Audit Committee has preapproved the All Other services listed in Appendix D. Permissible All Other services not listed in Appendix D must be separately preapproved by the Audit Committee.
A list of the SEC’s prohibited non-audit services is attached to this policy as Exhibit 1. The SEC’s rules and relevant guidance should be consulted to determine the precise definitions of these services and the applicability of exceptions to certain of the prohibitions.
7. Preapproval Fee Levels
Preapproval fee levels for all services to be provided by the independent registered public accountant to the Funds, and applicable non-audit services to be provided by the accountant to the Funds’ investment adviser and its affiliates, will be established periodically by the Audit Committee. Any proposed services exceeding these levels will require specific preapproval by the Audit Committee.
8. Supporting Documentation
With respect to each service that is separately preapproved, the independent auditor will provide detailed back-up documentation, which will be provided to the Audit Committee, regarding the specific services to be provided.
9. Procedures
Requests or applications to provide services that require separate approval by the Audit Committee will be submitted to the Audit Committee by both the independent registered public accountant and the Funds’ treasurer, and must include a joint statement as to whether, in their view, the request or application is consistent with the SEC’s rules on auditor independence.
Management will promptly report to the Chair of the Audit Committee any violation of this Policy of which it becomes aware.
Appendix A – Audit Committee Preapproval Policy
Preapproved Audit Services
for
October 26, 2021 through October 31, 2022
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Service | | Fee Range |
Statutory audits or financial audits (including tax services associated with non-audit services) | | As presented to Audit Committee in a separate engagement letter1 |
Services associated with SEC registration statements, periodic reports and other documents filed with the SEC or other documents issued in connection with securities offerings (e.g., consents), and assistance in responding to SEC comment letters | | Not to exceed $9,000 per filing |
Appendix B - Audit Committee Preapproval Policy
Preapproved Audit-Related Services
for
October 26, 2021 through October 31, 2022
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Service | | Fee Range |
Consultations by Fund management with respect to the accounting or disclosure treatment of securities, transactions or events and/or the actual or potential impact of final or proposed rules, standards or interpretations by the SEC, FASB, or other regulatory or standard-setting bodies | | Not to exceed $5,000 per occurrence during the Pre-Approval Period |
Review of Funds’ semi-annual financial statements | | Not to exceed $2,000 per set of financial statements per fund |
Regulatory compliance assistance | | Not to exceed $5,000 per quarter |
Training Courses | | Not to exceed $5,000 per course |
Appendix C – Audit Committee Preapproval Policy
Preapproved Tax Services
for
October 26, 2021 through October 31, 2022
| | |
Service | | Fee Range |
Review of federal and state income tax returns and federal excise tax returns for the Funds including assistance and review with excise tax distributions. | | As presented to Audit Committee in a separate engagement letter1 |
Tax assistance and advice regarding statutory, regulatory or administrative developments | | Not to exceed $5,000 for the Funds’ or for the Funds’ investment adviser during the Pre-Approval period |
Assistance with custom tax audits and related matters | | Not to exceed $15,000 per Fund during the Pre-Approval Period |
Tax Training Courses | | Not to exceed $5,000 per course during the Pre-Approval Period |
M & A tax due diligence services associated with Fund mergers including: review of the target fund’s historical tax filings, review of the target fund’s tax audit examination history, and hold discussions with target management and external tax advisors. Advice regarding the target fund’s overall tax posture and historical and future tax exposures. | | Not to exceed $8,000 per merger during the Pre-Approval Period |
Tax services related to the preparation of annual PFIC statements and annual Form 5471 (Controlled Foreign Corporation for structured finance vehicles) | | Not to exceed $20,000 during the Pre-Approval Period |
Appendix D – Audit Committee Preapproval Policy
Preapproved All Other Services
for
October 26, 2021 through October 31, 2022
| | |
Service | | Fee Range |
With respect to any service set forth in Appendices A, B, or C, and any other permitted services not listed herein, the Audit Committee Chair is delegated pre-approval authority. | | Not to exceed $20,000 per service, or $75,000 per annum in the aggregate for all such services. |
No other services for the Pre-Approval Period have been specifically preapproved by the Audit Committee. | | N/A |
Exhibit 1 – Audit Committee Preapproval Policy
Prohibited Non-Audit Services
| • | | Bookkeeping or other services related to the accounting records or financial statements of the audit client |
| • | | Financial information systems design and implementation |
| • | | Appraisal or valuation services, fairness opinions or contribution-in-kind reports |
| • | | Internal audit outsourcing services |
| • | | Broker-dealer, investment adviser or investment banking services |
| • | | Expert services unrelated to the audit |
1 | For new funds launched during the Pre-Approval Period, the fee ranges pre-approved will be the same as those for existing funds, pro-rated in accordance with inception dates as provided in the auditors’ proposal or any engagement letter covering the period at issue. Fees in the engagement letter will be controlling. |
(e)(2) None, or 0%, of the services relating to the audit-related fees, tax fees, and all other fees paid by the registrant disclosed above were approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X (which permits audit committee approval after the start of the engagement with respect to services other than audit review or attest services, if certain conditions are satisfied).
(f) According to KPMG for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022, the percentage of hours spent on the audit of the registrant’s financial statements for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by persons other than KPMG’s full-time, permanent employees is as follows:
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Fund | | 2022 | |
Domini Impact Equity Fund | | | 0 | % |
Domini Impact Bond Fund | | | 0 | % |
Domini Impact International Equity Fund | | | 0 | % |
Domini Sustainable Solutions Fund | | | 0 | % |
Domini International Opportunities Fund | | | 0 | % |
(g) There were no non-audit services rendered to the registrant’s Service Providers for the fiscal years ended July 31, 2022 and July 31, 2021.
The aggregate non-audit fees billed by KPMG for services rendered to the registrant for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2022 was $ 40,275. These fees related to the 2022 Tax Fees described in Item 4 (c). The aggregate non-audit fees billed by KPMG for services rendered to the registrant for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2021, were $38,000. These fees related to the 2021 Tax Fees described in Item 4 (c).
(h) Not applicable.
Item 5. | Audit Committee of Listed Registrants. |
Not applicable to the registrant.
Item 6. | Schedule of Investments. |
(a) | The Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to stockholders filed under Item 1. |
Item 7. | Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable to the registrant.
Item 8. | Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
Not applicable to the registrant.
Item 9. | Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers. |
Not applicable to the registrant.
Item 10. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may submit recommendations for nominees to the registrant’s Board of Trustees.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) Within 90 days prior to the filing of this report on Form N-CSR, Carole M. Laible, the registrant’s President and Principal Executive Officer, and Christina Povall, the registrant’s Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer, reviewed the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) and evaluated their effectiveness. Based on their evaluation, Ms. Laible and Ms. Povall determined that the disclosure controls and procedures adequately ensure that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in this report on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods required by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, including ensuring that information required to be disclosed in this report on Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s management, including the Ms. Laible and Ms. Povall, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
(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 second fiscal quarter of 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 to the registrant.
Item 13. Exhibits.
(a)(1) The Code of Ethics referred to in Item 2 is filed herewith.
(a)(2) Separate certifications required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant are filed herewith.
(a)(3) Not applicable to the registrant.
(a)(4) Not applicable to the registrant.
(b) A single certification required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, Rule 13a-14b or Rule 15d-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code for the chief executive officer and the chief financial officer of the registrant is filed herewith.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
DOMINI INVESTMENT TRUST
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By: | | /s/ Carole M. Laible |
| | Carole M. Laible |
| | President (Principal Executive Officer) |
Date: October 7, 2022
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: | | /s/ Carole M. Laible |
| | Carole M. Laible |
| | President (Principal Executive Officer) |
Date: October 7, 2022
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By: | | /s/ Christina Povall |
| | Christina Povall |
| | Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) |
Date: October 7, 2022