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Form N-CSRS MFS MULTIMARKET INCOME For: Apr 30

June 26, 2020 10:50 AM EDT
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF

REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-04975

MFS MULTIMARKET INCOME TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

111 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02199

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Christopher R. Bohane

Massachusetts Financial Services Company

111 Huntington Avenue

Boston, Massachusetts 02199

(Name and address of agents for service)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 954-5000

Date of fiscal year end: October 31

Date of reporting period: April 30, 2020


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REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.


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Semiannual Report

April 30, 2020

 

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     MFS® Multimarket Income Trust

 

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Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the fund’s annual and semiannual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports. Instead, the complete reports will be made available on the fund’s Web site, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a Web site link to access the report.

If you are already signed up to receive shareholder reports by email, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may sign up to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the fund by email by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank) or, if you hold your shares directly with the fund, by calling 1-800-637-2304 or by logging into your Investor Center account at www.computershare.com/investor.

Beginning on January 1, 2019, you may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. Contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the fund, you can call 1-800-637-2304 to let the fund know that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held in your account if you invest through your financial intermediary or all funds held with the MFS fund complex if you invest directly.

 

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MANAGED DISTRIBUTION POLICY DISCLOSURE

The MFS Multimarket Income Trust’s (the fund) Board of Trustees adopted a managed distribution policy. The fund seeks to pay monthly distributions based on an annual rate of 8.00% of the fund’s average monthly net asset value. The primary purpose of the managed distribution policy is to provide shareholders with a constant, but not guaranteed, fixed minimum rate of distribution each month. You should not draw any conclusions about the fund’s investment performance from the amount of the current distribution or from the terms of the fund’s managed distribution policy. The Board may amend or terminate the managed distribution policy at any time without prior notice to fund shareholders. The amendment or termination of the managed distribution policy could have an adverse effect on the market price of the fund’s shares.

With each distribution, the fund will issue a notice to shareholders and an accompanying press release which will provide detailed information regarding the amount and composition of the distribution and other related information. The amounts and sources of distributions reported in the notice to shareholders are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes. Please refer to “Tax Matters and Distributions” under Note 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements for information regarding the tax character of the fund’s distributions.

Under a managed distribution policy the fund may at times distribute more than its net investment income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may result in a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the fund is paid back to you. Any such returns of capital will decrease the fund’s total assets and, therefore, could have the effect of increasing the fund’s expense ratio. In addition, in order to make the level of distributions called for under its managed distribution policy, the fund may have to sell portfolio securities at a less than opportune time. A return of capital does not necessarily reflect the fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with ‘yield’ or ‘income’. The fund’s total return in relation to changes in net asset value is presented in the Financial Highlights.


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MFS® Multimarket Income Trust

New York Stock Exchange Symbol: MMT

 

Letter from the Executive Chair     1  
Portfolio composition     2  
Portfolio managers’ profiles     4  
Other notes     5  
Portfolio of investments     6  
Statement of assets and liabilities     35  
Statement of operations     36  
Statements of changes in net assets     37  
Statement of cash flows     38  
Financial highlights     39  
Notes to financial statements     41  
Report of independent registered public accounting firm     58  
Proxy voting policies and information     59  
Quarterly portfolio disclosure     59  
Further information     59  
Information about fund contracts and legal claims     59  
Contact information    back cover

 

 

NOT FDIC INSURED MAY LOSE VALUE NO BANK GUARANTEE



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LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE CHAIR

 

Dear Shareholders:

Markets experienced dramatic swings in early 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic crippled the global economy for a time. Optimism over the development of vaccines

and therapeutics, along with a decline in cases in countries hit early in the outbreak, has brightened the economic and market outlook during the second quarter, though a great deal of uncertainty remains on how long the aftereffects of the lockdowns will linger.

Global central banks have taken aggressive, coordinated steps to cushion the economic and market fallout related to the virus, and governments are undertaking unprecedented levels of fiscal stimulus. As uncertainty recedes, these measures can help build a supportive environment and encourage economic recovery. In the aftermath of the crisis, there are likely to be societal changes as

households, businesses, and governments adjust to a new reality, and these alterations could change the investment landscape. For investors, occurrences such as the COVID-19 outbreak demonstrate the importance of having a deep understanding of company fundamentals, and our global research platform has been built to do just that.

Here at MFS®, we aim to help our clients navigate the growing complexity of the markets and world economies. Our long-term investment philosophy and commitment to the responsible allocation of capital allow us to tune out the noise and uncover what we believe are the best, most durable investment opportunities in the market. Through our powerful global investment platform, we combine collective expertise, thoughtful risk management, and long-term discipline to create sustainable value for investors.

Respectfully,

 

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Robert J. Manning

Executive Chair

MFS Investment Management

June 16, 2020

The opinions expressed in this letter are subject to change and may not be relied upon for investment advice. No forecasts can be guaranteed.

 

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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION

 

Portfolio structure at value (v)

 

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Fixed income sectors (i)  
High Yield Corporates     59.4%  
Investment Grade Corporates     30.3%  
Emerging Markets Bonds     23.9%  
Collateralized Debt Obligations     1.8%  
Mortgage-Backed Securities     1.4%  
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities     1.0%  
Asset-Backed Securities     1.0%  
Floating Rate Loans     0.6%  
Municipal Bonds     0.5%  
Non-U.S. Government Bonds     (11.2)%  
U.S. Treasury Securities     (13.3)%  
Portfolio facts (i)

 

Average Duration (d)     5.3  
Average Effective Maturity (m)     7.5 yrs.  

Portfolio structure reflecting equivalent exposure of derivative positions (i)

 

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Composition including fixed income credit quality (a)(i)

 

AAA     2.5%  
AA     4.8%  
A     10.2%  
BBB     29.8%  
BB     40.2%  
B     24.9%  
CCC     7.9%  
CC     0.1%  
C     0.1%  
D     0.2%  
U.S. Government     1.5%  
Federal Agencies     1.4%  
Not Rated     (28.2)%  
Non-Fixed Income     1.4%  
Cash & Cash Equivalents (Less Liabilities)     (25.4)%  
Other     28.6%  
 

 

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Portfolio Composition – continued

 

 

(a)

For all securities other than those specifically described below, ratings are assigned to underlying securities utilizing ratings from Moody’s, Fitch, and Standard & Poor’s rating agencies and applying the following hierarchy: If all three agencies provide a rating, the middle rating (after dropping the highest and lowest ratings) is assigned; if two of the three agencies rate a security, the lower of the two is assigned. Ratings are shown in the S&P and Fitch scale (e.g., AAA). Securities rated BBB or higher are considered investment grade. All ratings are subject to change. U.S. Government includes securities issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Federal Agencies includes rated and unrated U.S. Agency fixed-income securities, U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities, and collateralized mortgage obligations of U.S. Agency mortgage-backed securities. Not Rated includes fixed income securities and fixed income derivatives, which have not been rated by any rating agency. Non-Fixed Income includes equity securities (including convertible bonds and equity derivatives) and/or commodity-linked derivatives. The fund may or may not have held all of these instruments on this date. The fund is not rated by these agencies.

(d)

Duration is a measure of how much a bond’s price is likely to fluctuate with general changes in interest rates, e.g., if rates rise 1.00%, a bond with a 5-year duration is likely to lose about 5.00% of its value due to the interest rate move.

(i)

For purposes of this presentation, the components include the value of securities, and reflect the impact of the equivalent exposure of derivative positions, if any. These amounts may be negative from time to time. Equivalent exposure is a calculated amount that translates the derivative position into a reasonable approximation of the amount of the underlying asset that the portfolio would have to hold at a given point in time to have the same price sensitivity that results from the portfolio’s ownership of the derivative contract. When dealing with derivatives, equivalent exposure is a more representative measure of the potential impact of a position on portfolio performance than value. The bond component will include any accrued interest amounts.

(m)

In determining each instrument’s effective maturity for purposes of calculating the fund’s dollar-weighted average effective maturity, MFS uses the instrument’s stated maturity or, if applicable, an earlier date on which MFS believes it is probable that a maturity-shortening device (such as a put, pre-refunding or prepayment) will cause the instrument to be repaid. Such an earlier date can be substantially shorter than the instrument’s stated maturity.

(v)

For purposes of this presentation, market value of fixed income and/or equity derivatives, if any, is included in Cash & Cash Equivalents.

Where the fund holds convertible bonds, they are treated as part of the equity portion of the portfolio.

Cash & Cash Equivalents includes any cash, investments in money market funds, short-term securities, and other assets less liabilities. Please see the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for additional information related to the fund’s cash position and other assets and liabilities.

From time to time Cash & Cash Equivalents may be negative due to borrowings for leverage transactions and/or timing of cash receipts and disbursements.

Other includes equivalent exposure from currency derivatives and/or any offsets to derivative positions.

Percentages are based on net assets as of April 30, 2020.

The portfolio is actively managed and current holdings may be different.

 

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PORTFOLIO MANAGERS’ PROFILES

 

Portfolio Manager   Primary Role   Since   Title and Five Year History
Robert Spector   Lead Portfolio
Manager
  2017   Investment Officer of MFS; employed in the investment management area of MFS since 2011.
Ward Brown   Emerging Markets
Debt Instruments
Portfolio Manager
  2012   Investment Officer of MFS; employed in the investment management area of MFS since 2005.
David Cole   Below Investment
Grade Debt
Instruments

Portfolio Manager

  2006   Investment Officer of MFS; employed in the investment management area of MFS since 2004.
Pilar Gomez-Bravo   Debt Instruments

Portfolio Manager

  2013   Investment Officer of MFS; employed in the investment management area of MFS since 2013.
Andy Li   Investment Grade

Debt Instruments

Portfolio Manager

  2019   Investment Officer of MFS; employed in the investment management area of MFS since 2018; Portfolio Manager of Man GLG from 2014 to 2018; Portfolio Manager of ECM Asset Management prior to April 2014.
Henry Peabody   Investment Grade

Debt Instruments

Portfolio Manager

  2019   Investment Officer of MFS; employed in the investment management area of MFS since July 2019; Portfolio Manager and Analyst at Eaton Vance Management from 2014 to June 2019; Vice President/Research Analyst at Eaton Vance Management from July 2013 to October 2014.
Robert Persons   Investment Grade

Debt Instruments

Portfolio Manager

  2013   Investment Officer of MFS; employed in the investment management area of MFS since 2000.
Matt Ryan   Emerging Markets

Debt Instruments

Portfolio Manager

  2004   Investment Officer of MFS; employed in the investment management area of MFS since 1997.
Michael Skatrud   Below Investment

Grade Debt
Instruments

Portfolio Manager

  2018  

Investment Officer of MFS; employed in

the investment management area of

MFS since 2013.

 

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OTHER NOTES

The fund’s shares may trade at a discount or premium to net asset value. When fund shares trade at a premium, buyers pay more than the net asset value underlying fund shares, and shares purchased at a premium would receive less than the amount paid for them in the event of the fund’s concurrent liquidation.

The fund’s target annual distribution rate is calculated based on an annual rate of 8.00% of the fund’s average monthly net asset value, not a fixed share price, and the fund’s dividend amount will fluctuate with changes in the fund’s average monthly net assets.

In accordance with Section 23(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the fund hereby gives notice that it may from time to time repurchase shares of the fund in the open market at the option of the Board of Trustees and on such terms as the Trustees shall determine.

 

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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS

4/30/20 (unaudited)

The Portfolio of Investments is a complete list of all securities owned by your fund. It is categorized by broad-based asset classes.

 

Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - 121.8%               
Aerospace - 2.5%               
Airbus SE, 2.375%, 4/07/2032    EUR 100,000     $ 121,289  
Boeing Co., 5.15%, 5/01/2030    $ 1,025,000       1,025,000  
Bombardier, Inc., 7.5%, 3/15/2025 (n)      1,108,000       714,660  
Bombardier, Inc., 7.875%, 4/15/2027 (n)      900,000       582,750  
F-Brasile S.p.A./F-Brasile U.S. LLC, 7.375%, 8/15/2026 (n)      605,000       412,913  
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 3.844%, 5/01/2025 (n)      324,000       340,644  
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., 3.483%, 12/01/2027      290,000       297,307  
L3Harris Technologies, Inc., 3.85%, 6/15/2023 (n)      600,000       628,740  
Lockheed Martin Corp., 3.55%, 1/15/2026      406,000       455,995  
Moog, Inc., 4.25%, 12/15/2027 (n)      1,365,000       1,279,688  
TransDigm, Inc., 6.5%, 7/15/2024      635,000       586,581  
TransDigm, Inc., 6.25%, 3/15/2026 (n)      1,327,000       1,298,801  
TransDigm, Inc., 6.375%, 6/15/2026      605,000       517,759  
TransDigm, Inc., 5.5%, 11/15/2027 (n)      1,060,000       895,700  
    

 

 

 
             $ 9,157,827  
Apparel Manufacturers - 0.1%               
Tapestry, Inc., 4.125%, 7/15/2027    $ 511,000     $ 436,627  
Asset-Backed & Securitized - 3.7%               
AA Bond Co. Ltd., 2.75%, 7/31/2023    GBP 625,000     $ 710,832  
AA Bond Co. Ltd., 6.269%, 7/31/2025      250,000       293,139  
Bayview Financial Revolving Mortgage Loan Trust, FLR, 2.04% (LIBOR - 1mo. + 1.6%), 12/28/2040 (n)    $ 923,812       902,108  
Capital Automotive, 2020-1A, “A4”, REIT, 3.19%, 2/15/2050 (n)      145,449       139,819  
Capital Automotive, 2020-1A, “B1”, REIT, 4.17%, 2/15/2050 (n)      437,500       392,442  
Crest Ltd., CDO, 7%, (0.001% cash or 7% PIK) 1/28/2040 (a)(p)      3,146,211       77,051  
GS Mortgage Securities Trust, 2019-GSA1, “A4”, 3.047%, 11/10/2052      2,000,000       2,116,065  
HarbourView CLO VII Ltd., 7RA, “B”, FLR, 2.835% (LIBOR -3mo. + 1.7%), 7/18/2031 (n)      2,500,000       2,204,098  
Lehman Brothers Commercial Conduit Mortgage Trust, 1.112%, 2/18/2030 (i)      53,770       1  
Loomis, Sayles & Co., CLO, 2015-2A, “A1R”, FLR, 2.118% (LIBOR - 3mo. + 0.9%), 4/15/2028 (n)      2,482,317       2,370,613  
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, “2019-H7, ”A4“, 3.261%, 7/15/2052      1,289,610       1,382,371  
Octagon Investment Partners XVII Ltd., 2013-1A, ”BR2“, FLR, 2.391% (LIBOR - 3mo. + 1.4%), 1/25/2031 (n)      2,139,000       1,996,168  

 

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Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) – continued

 

Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Asset-Backed & Securitized - continued               
Securitized Term Auto Receivable Trust, 2019-CRTA, ”B“, 2.453%, 3/25/2026 (n)    $ 417,542     $ 418,294  
Securitized Term Auto Receivable Trust, 2019-CRTA, ”C“, 2.849%, 3/25/2026 (n)      535,352       536,313  
    

 

 

 
             $ 13,539,314  
Automotive - 1.9%               
Adient Global Holdings Ltd., 4.875%, 8/15/2026 (n)    $ 675,000     $ 503,550  
Adient US LLC, 7%, 5/15/2026 (n)      60,000       59,700  
Allison Transmission, Inc., 5%, 10/01/2024 (n)      1,695,000       1,627,200  
Allison Transmission, Inc., 5.875%, 6/01/2029 (n)      405,000       392,660  
Dana, Inc., 5.5%, 12/15/2024      95,000       88,388  
Dana, Inc., 5.375%, 11/15/2027      358,000       315,935  
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 1.514%, 2/17/2023    EUR 200,000       195,061  
Hyundai Capital America, 6.375%, 4/08/2030 (n)    $ 626,000       675,366  
IAA Spinco, Inc., 5.5%, 6/15/2027 (n)      1,050,000       1,047,690  
KAR Auction Services, Inc., 5.125%, 6/01/2025 (n)      760,000       647,292  
Panther BR Aggregator 2 LP/Panther Finance Co., Inc., 8.5%, 5/15/2027 (n)      820,000       694,950  
Volkswagen Financial Services N.V., 4.25%, 10/09/2025    GBP 300,000       405,883  
Volkswagen International Finance N.V., 1.625%, 2/10/2024      200,000       242,858  
    

 

 

 
             $ 6,896,533  
Broadcasting - 2.6%               
Diamond Sports Group, LLC/Diamond Sports Finance Co., 5.375%, 8/15/2026 (n)    $ 120,000     $ 91,200  
Discovery, Inc., 4.125%, 5/15/2029      219,000       230,097  
iHeartCommunications, Inc., 6.375%, 5/01/2026 (n)      400,000       378,000  
iHeartCommunications, Inc., 8.375%, 5/01/2027      500,000       411,600  
iHeartCommunications, Inc., 5.25%, 8/15/2027 (n)      190,000       172,425  
Lions Gate Capital Holding Co., 5.875%, 11/01/2024      410,000       378,225  
MMS USA Financing, Inc., 1.75%, 6/13/2031    EUR 1,200,000       1,245,552  
National CineMedia LLC, 5.875%, 4/15/2028 (n)    $ 505,000       358,550  
Netflix, Inc., 5.875%, 2/15/2025      1,340,000       1,477,806  
Netflix, Inc., 3.625%, 6/15/2025 (n)      555,000       561,937  
Netflix, Inc., 5.875%, 11/15/2028      470,000       531,500  
Nexstar Escrow Corp., 5.625%, 7/15/2027 (n)      940,000       897,700  
Prosus N.V., 3.68%, 1/21/2030 (n)      251,000       251,214  
RELX Finance B.V., 0.5%, 3/10/2028    EUR 100,000       105,582  
Terrier Media Buyer, Inc., 8.875%, 12/15/2027 (n)    $ 375,000       309,375  
ViacomCBS, Inc., 4.375%, 3/15/2043      393,000       382,675  
WMG Acquisition Corp., 4.875%, 11/01/2024 (n)      1,080,000       1,080,000  
WPP Finance, 3.75%, 9/19/2024      352,000       365,089  
    

 

 

 
             $ 9,228,527  

 

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Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) – continued

 

Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Brokerage & Asset Managers - 1.5%               
Banco BTG Pactual S.A. (Cayman Islands), 4.5%, 1/10/2025 (n)    $ 800,000     $ 748,000  
Charles Schwab Corp., 5.375%, 4/30/2070      598,000       612,203  
E*TRADE Financial Corp., 2.95%, 8/24/2022      245,000       250,141  
Euroclear Investments S.A., 2.625%, 4/11/2048    EUR 400,000       446,055  
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., 3.75%, 12/01/2025    $ 450,000       498,024  
Low Income Investment Fund, 3.386%, 7/01/2026      185,000       183,256  
Low Income Investment Fund, 3.711%, 7/01/2029      490,000       492,454  
LPL Holdings, Inc., 4.625%, 11/15/2027 (n)      1,340,000       1,279,700  
NASDAQ, Inc., 3.25%, 4/28/2050      340,000       341,058  
Raymond James Financial, 4.65%, 4/01/2030      658,000       740,740  
    

 

 

 
             $ 5,591,631  
Building - 4.2%               
ABC Supply Co., Inc., 5.875%, 5/15/2026 (n)    $ 845,000     $ 836,550  
ABC Supply Co., Inc., 4%, 1/15/2028 (n)      1,290,000       1,223,978  
Beacon Escrow Corp., 4.875%, 11/01/2025 (n)      886,000       783,003  
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc., 4.5%, 11/15/2026 (n)      345,000       329,475  
Core & Main LP, 8.625%, (8.625% cash or 9.375% PIK) 9/15/2024 (n)(p)      330,000       313,500  
Core & Main LP, 6.125%, 8/15/2025 (n)      645,000       619,200  
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., 8%, 4/15/2026 (n)      630,000       535,317  
CRH America Finance, Inc., 4.5%, 4/04/2048 (n)      451,000       483,176  
CRH SMW Finance DAC, 1.25%, 11/05/2026    EUR 105,000       116,209  
HD Supply, Inc., 5.375%, 10/15/2026 (n)    $ 1,080,000       1,101,492  
Holcim Finance (Luxembourg) S.A., 2.375%, 4/09/2025    EUR 489,000       559,417  
James Hardie International Finance Ltd., 4.75%, 1/15/2025 (n)    $ 560,000       546,224  
James Hardie International Finance Ltd., 5%, 1/15/2028 (n)      600,000       568,500  
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., 3.45%, 6/01/2027      225,000       229,753  
Masco Corp., 4.45%, 4/01/2025      170,000       179,121  
Masco Corp., 4.375%, 4/01/2026      791,000       823,675  
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 10.125%, 4/01/2022 (n)      490,000       486,325  
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc., 6.25%, 3/15/2026 (n)      691,000       649,540  
Patrick Industries, Inc., 7.5%, 10/15/2027 (n)      590,000       554,600  
PriSo Acquisition Corp., 9%, 5/15/2023 (n)      734,000       570,898  
SRS Distribution, Inc., 8.25%, 7/01/2026 (n)      330,000       303,039  
Standard Industries, Inc., 5.375%, 11/15/2024 (n)      1,595,000       1,598,987  
Standard Industries, Inc., 6%, 10/15/2025 (n)      655,000       674,650  
Summit Materials LLC/Summit Materials Finance Co., 6.125%, 7/15/2023      1,080,000       1,081,026  
U.S. Concrete, Inc., 6.375%, 6/01/2024      110,000       103,868  
    

 

 

 
             $ 15,271,523  

 

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Portfolio of Investments (unaudited) – continued

 

Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Business Services - 2.7%               
Ascend Learning LLC, 6.875%, 8/01/2025 (n)    $ 910,000     $ 900,900  
CDK Global, Inc., 4.875%, 6/01/2027      1,000,000       997,500  
CDK Global, Inc., 5.25%, 5/15/2029 (n)      295,000       300,900  
Euronet Worldwide, Inc., 1.375%, 5/22/2026    EUR 1,100,000       1,137,641  
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 3.875%, 6/05/2024    $ 180,000       193,480  
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 2.602%, 5/21/2025    GBP 100,000       129,968  
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 2.25%, 12/03/2029      300,000       382,339  
Fiserv, Inc., 4.4%, 7/01/2049    $ 196,000       233,912  
Iron Mountain, Inc., REIT, 4.875%, 9/15/2027 (n)      490,000       480,200  
MSCI, Inc., 5.75%, 8/15/2025 (n)      530,000       553,638  
MSCI, Inc., 4.75%, 8/01/2026 (n)      1,975,000       2,064,428  
NXP Semiconductors N.V., 3.4%, 5/01/2030 (n)      536,000       535,826  
Refinitiv U.S. Holdings, Inc., 8.25%, 11/15/2026 (n)      325,000       352,625  
Tencent Holdings Ltd., 3.8%, 2/11/2025      700,000       752,136  
Verscend Escrow Corp., 9.75%, 8/15/2026 (n)      640,000       667,200  
    

 

 

 
             $ 9,682,693  
Cable TV - 6.5%               
Altice Financing S.A., 7.5%, 5/15/2026 (n)    $ 780,000     $ 813,150  
CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.375%, 5/01/2025 (n)      435,000       446,065  
CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.75%, 2/15/2026 (n)      1,925,000       2,006,813  
CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 5.875%, 5/01/2027 (n)      1,545,000       1,609,021  
CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.75%, 3/01/2030 (n)      1,800,000       1,830,960  
Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp., 6.384%, 10/23/2035      347,000       445,576  
Charter Communications Operating LLC/Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp., 4.8%, 3/01/2050      271,000       305,046  
Comcast Corp., 0.25%, 5/20/2027    EUR 150,000       159,997  
Comcast Corp., 1.5%, 2/20/2029    GBP 175,000       220,332  
Comcast Corp., 0.75%, 2/20/2032    EUR 300,000       323,800  
CSC Holdings LLC, 5.5%, 5/15/2026 (n)    $ 665,000       689,871  
CSC Holdings LLC, 5.5%, 4/15/2027 (n)      2,975,000       3,093,070  
DISH DBS Corp., 5.875%, 11/15/2024      295,000       283,743  
DISH DBS Corp., 7.75%, 7/01/2026      750,000       738,750  
Eutelsat S.A., 2.25%, 7/13/2027    EUR 1,200,000       1,247,260  
Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., 5.5%, 8/01/2023 (a)    $ 570,000       304,950  
Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., 9.75%, 7/15/2025 (a)(n)      615,000       347,475  
LCPR Senior Secured Financing DAC, 6.75%, 10/15/2027 (n)      595,000       618,562  
SES Global Americas Holdings GP, 5.3%, 3/25/2044 (n)      535,000       493,095  
Sirius XM Holdings, Inc., 4.625%, 7/15/2024 (n)      1,335,000       1,361,166  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Cable TV - continued               
Sirius XM Holdings, Inc., 5.5%, 7/01/2029 (n)    $ 530,000     $ 558,938  
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.375%, 4/15/2025 (n)      650,000       670,313  
Telenet Finance Luxembourg S.A., 5.5%, 3/01/2028 (n)      1,200,000       1,224,000  
Telesat Holdings, Inc., 6.5%, 10/15/2027 (n)      640,000       602,048  
Time Warner Cable, Inc., 4.5%, 9/15/2042      210,000       221,757  
Videotron Ltd., 5.375%, 6/15/2024 (n)      315,000       333,906  
Videotron Ltd., 5.125%, 4/15/2027 (n)      1,735,000       1,813,075  
Ziggo Bond Finance B.V., 5.125%, 2/28/2030 (n)      820,000       807,700  
    

 

 

 
             $ 23,570,439  
Chemicals - 1.4%               
Axalta Coating Systems Co., 4.875%, 8/15/2024 (n)    $ 910,000     $ 923,650  
Consolidated Energy Finance S.A., 6.875%, 6/15/2025 (n)      805,000       619,850  
Cydsa S.A.B. de C.V., 6.25%, 10/04/2027 (n)      675,000       602,437  
Element Solutions, Inc., 5.875%, 12/01/2025 (n)      555,000       549,866  
Sasol Financing (USA) LLC, 6.5%, 9/27/2028      350,000       227,500  
SPCM S.A., 4.875%, 9/15/2025 (n)      1,005,000       1,015,050  
Starfruit Finance Co./Starfruit U.S. Holding Co. LLC, 8%, 10/01/2026 (n)      550,000       515,075  
Symrise AG, 1.25%, 11/29/2025    EUR 385,000       416,060  
Tronox, Inc., 6.5%, 4/15/2026 (n)    $ 275,000       248,875  
    

 

 

 
             $ 5,118,363  
Computer Software - 1.8%               
Camelot Finance S.A., 4.5%, 11/01/2026 (n)    $ 670,000     $ 675,025  
Dell International LLC/EMC Corp., 5.85%, 7/15/2025 (n)      257,000       279,547  
Dell International LLC/EMC Corp., 4.9%, 10/01/2026 (n)      863,000       892,238  
Microsoft Corp., 4.1%, 2/06/2037      1,422,000       1,771,843  
Microsoft Corp., 3.95%, 8/08/2056      354,000       465,434  
PTC, Inc., 3.625%, 2/15/2025 (n)      750,000       738,375  
PTC, Inc., 4%, 2/15/2028 (n)      120,000       117,600  
VeriSign, Inc., 5.25%, 4/01/2025      530,000       581,198  
VeriSign, Inc., 4.75%, 7/15/2027      770,000       820,212  
    

 

 

 
             $ 6,341,472  
Computer Software - Systems - 1.7%               
Apple, Inc., 4.5%, 2/23/2036    $ 1,100,000     $ 1,403,720  
Capgemini SE, 2%, 4/15/2029    EUR 300,000       346,031  
Fair Isaac Corp., 5.25%, 5/15/2026 (n)    $ 1,600,000       1,652,000  
Fair Isaac Corp., 4%, 6/15/2028 (n)      286,000       283,569  
JDA Software Group, Inc., 7.375%, 10/15/2024 (n)      720,000       707,400  
Sabre GLBL, Inc., 5.375%, 4/15/2023 (n)      905,000       841,650  
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc., 5.5%, 9/30/2027 (n)      950,000       973,750  
    

 

 

 
             $ 6,208,120  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Conglomerates - 3.2%               
Amsted Industries Co., 5.625%, 7/01/2027 (n)    $ 950,000     $ 951,045  
BWX Technologies, Inc., 5.375%, 7/15/2026 (n)      1,330,000       1,358,262  
CFX Escrow Corp., 6.375%, 2/15/2026 (n)      525,000       541,380  
EnerSys, 5%, 4/30/2023 (n)      870,000       867,825  
EnerSys, 4.375%, 12/15/2027 (n)      460,000       443,900  
Gates Global LLC, 6.25%, 1/15/2026 (n)      905,000       823,650  
General Electric Co., 0.875%, 5/17/2025    EUR 500,000       522,282  
Granite Holdings U.S. Acquisition Co., 11%, 10/01/2027 (n)    $ 455,000       386,750  
Griffon Corp., 5.75%, 3/01/2028      555,000       528,638  
MTS Systems Corp., 5.75%, 8/15/2027 (n)      810,000       751,275  
Roper Technologies, Inc., 4.2%, 9/15/2028      343,000       385,380  
Roper Technologies, Inc., 2.95%, 9/15/2029      270,000       282,694  
Stevens Holding Co., Inc., 6.125%, 10/01/2026 (n)      765,000       766,683  
Thyssenkrupp AG, 2.875%, 2/22/2024    EUR 400,000       415,327  
TriMas Corp., 4.875%, 10/15/2025 (n)    $ 1,800,000       1,761,750  
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp., 4.4%, 3/15/2024      370,000       371,484  
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp., 4.95%, 9/15/2028      364,000       360,088  
    

 

 

 
             $ 11,518,413  
Construction - 0.8%               
Mattamy Group Corp., 5.25%, 12/15/2027 (n)    $ 230,000     $ 215,625  
Mattamy Group Corp., 4.625%, 3/01/2030 (n)      750,000       664,050  
Shea Homes LP/Shea Homes Funding Corp., 4.75%, 2/15/2028 (n)      570,000       492,338  
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.875%, 11/15/2025      570,000       575,700  
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.35%, 2/15/2028      865,000       852,025  
    

 

 

 
             $ 2,799,738  
Consumer Products - 1.5%               
Coty, Inc., 6.5%, 4/15/2026 (n)    $ 610,000     $ 512,400  
Energizer Holdings, Inc., 6.375%, 7/15/2026 (n)      1,010,000       1,050,299  
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, 0.125%, 2/11/2028    EUR 500,000       538,223  
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, 0.375%, 2/11/2031      200,000       215,409  
Mattel, Inc., 6.75%, 12/31/2025 (n)    $ 825,000       837,375  
Mattel, Inc., 5.875%, 12/15/2027 (n)      342,000       332,834  
Prestige Brands, Inc., 5.125%, 1/15/2028 (n)      355,000       359,083  
Reckitt Benckiser Treasury Services PLC, 3.625%, 9/21/2023 (n)      500,000       529,208  
Reckitt Benckiser Treasury Services PLC, 3%, 6/26/2027 (n)      396,000       413,240  
Whirlpool Corp., 4.75%, 2/26/2029      135,000       144,792  
Whirlpool EMEA Finance S.à r.l., 0.5%, 2/20/2028    EUR 650,000       656,750  
    

 

 

 
             $ 5,589,613  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Consumer Services - 2.6%               
Allied Universal Holdco LLC, 9.75%, 7/15/2027 (n)    $ 580,000     $ 585,800  
Booking Holdings, Inc., 4.5%, 4/13/2027      436,000       469,031  
Booking Holdings, Inc., 3.55%, 3/15/2028      238,000       240,491  
Experian Finance PLC, 4.25%, 2/01/2029 (n)      778,000       853,264  
Frontdoor, Inc., 6.75%, 8/15/2026 (n)      675,000       700,312  
Garda World Security Corp., 4.625%, 2/15/2027 (n)      280,000       269,500  
GW B-CR Security Corp., 9.5%, 11/01/2027 (n)      361,000       361,000  
ManpowerGroup, Inc., 1.75%, 6/22/2026    EUR 450,000       505,852  
Match Group, Inc., 6.375%, 6/01/2024    $ 1,060,000       1,097,768  
Match Group, Inc., 5%, 12/15/2027 (n)      655,000       685,785  
Realogy Group LLC, 9.375%, 4/01/2027 (n)      825,000       577,500  
Service Corp. International, 5.125%, 6/01/2029      570,000       592,800  
ServiceMaster Co. LLC, 5.125%, 11/15/2024 (n)      695,000       709,039  
Toll Road Investors Partnership II LP, Capital Appreciation, 0%, 2/15/2027 (n)      1,052,000       772,827  
Visa, Inc., 4.15%, 12/14/2035      465,000       586,806  
Visa, Inc., 3.65%, 9/15/2047      273,000       332,962  
    

 

 

 
             $ 9,340,737  
Containers - 2.4%               
ARD Finance S.A., 6.5%, (6.5% cash or 7.25% PIK) 6/30/2027 (n)(p)    $ 910,000     $ 844,662  
Ball Corp., 5.25%, 7/01/2025      330,000       364,650  
Crown Americas LLC/Crown Americas Capital Corp. IV, 4.5%, 1/15/2023      927,000       950,360  
Crown Americas LLC/Crown Americas Capital Corp. V, 4.25%, 9/30/2026      1,080,000       1,082,214  
Crown Americas LLC/Crown Americas Capital Corp. VI, 4.75%, 2/01/2026      470,000       482,925  
DS Smith PLC, 0.875%, 9/12/2026    EUR 350,000       351,084  
Flex Acquisition Co., Inc., 6.875%, 1/15/2025 (n)    $ 665,000       644,019  
LABL Escrow Issuer LLC, 6.75%, 7/15/2026 (n)      120,000       123,996  
Mauser Packaging Solutions, 5.5%, 4/15/2024 (n)      120,000       110,664  
Mauser Packaging Solutions, 7.25%, 4/15/2025 (n)      165,000       129,113  
Reynolds Group, 5.125%, 7/15/2023 (n)      725,000       728,625  
Reynolds Group, 7%, 7/15/2024 (n)      230,000       230,851  
San Miguel Industrias PET S.A., 4.5%, 9/18/2022      839,000       819,750  
Silgan Holdings, Inc., 4.75%, 3/15/2025      900,000       913,500  
Silgan Holdings, Inc., 4.125%, 2/01/2028 (n)      358,000       351,735  
Trivium Packaging Finance B.V., 8.5%, 8/15/2027 (n)      600,000       627,000  
    

 

 

 
             $ 8,755,148  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Electrical Equipment - 0.4%               
Amphenol Corp., 0.75%, 5/04/2026    EUR 254,000     $ 276,578  
CommScope Technologies LLC, 6%, 6/15/2025 (n)    $ 545,000       484,996  
CommScope Technologies LLC, 5%, 3/15/2027 (n)      600,000       514,500  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,276,074  
Electronics - 1.7%               
ASML Holding N.V., 0.625%, 5/07/2029    EUR 127,000     $ 140,024  
Broadcom Corp./Broadcom Cayman Finance Ltd., 3.875%, 1/15/2027    $ 767,000       799,581  
Entegris, Inc., 4.625%, 2/10/2026 (n)      890,000       892,225  
Entegris, Inc., 4.375%, 4/15/2028 (n)      320,000       320,400  
Qorvo, Inc., 5.5%, 7/15/2026      645,000       677,250  
Sensata Technologies B.V., 5.625%, 11/01/2024 (n)      710,000       720,650  
Sensata Technologies B.V., 5%, 10/01/2025 (n)      890,000       885,194  
Sensata Technologies, Inc., 4.375%, 2/15/2030 (n)      1,405,000       1,362,850  
Texas Instruments, Inc., 2.25%, 9/04/2029      312,000       324,593  
    

 

 

 
             $ 6,122,767  
Emerging Market Quasi-Sovereign - 8.1%               
Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline, 3.65%, 11/02/2029    $ 1,100,000     $ 1,146,842  
Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen S.A. (Republic of Panama), 6%, 11/18/2048 (n)      1,020,000       1,030,200  
Banco de Reservas de la Republica Dominicana, 7%, 2/01/2023 (n)      946,000       904,622  
CEZ A.S. (Czech Republic), 0.875%, 12/02/2026    EUR 650,000       680,170  
China Construction Bank Corp., 4.25% to 2/27/2024, FLR (CMT - 5yr. + 1.88%) to 2/27/2029    $ 964,000       1,008,188  
CNPC (HK) Overseas Capital Ltd. (People’s Republic of China), 4.5%, 4/28/2021 (n)      1,242,000       1,282,489  
Empresa Nacional del Petroleo (Republic of Chile), 3.75%, 8/05/2026 (n)      423,000       407,012  
Empresa Nacional del Petroleo (Republic of Chile), 3.75%, 8/05/2026      1,306,000       1,256,639  
EQUATE Petrochemical B.V. (State of Kuwait), 4.25%, 11/03/2026      1,034,000       1,002,980  
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. (Republic of South Africa), 6.35%, 8/10/2028 (n)      1,052,000       939,857  
Export-Import Bank of India, 3.375%, 8/05/2026      1,366,000       1,340,977  
Gaz Capital S.A. (Russian Federation), 4.95%, 2/06/2028 (n)      492,000       529,638  
KazMunayGas National Co., JSC (Republic of Kazakhstan), 5.375%, 4/24/2030 (n)      1,002,000       992,214  
KazMunayGas National Co., JSC (Republic of Kazakhstan), 6.375%, 10/24/2048 (n)      984,000       1,018,593  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Emerging Market Quasi-Sovereign - continued               
MDGH - GMTN B.V. (United Arab Emirates), 2.5%, 11/07/2024    $ 508,000     $ 508,000  
MDGH - GMTN B.V. (United Arab Emirates), 2.875%, 11/07/2029 (n)      1,091,000       1,092,767  
NAK Naftogaz Ukraine via Standard Bank London Holdings PLC, 7.625%, 11/08/2026 (n)      869,000       730,600  
NTPC Ltd. (Republic of India), 4.25%, 2/26/2026      613,000       608,329  
Office Cherifien des Phosphates S.A. (Republic of Madagascar), 6.875%, 4/25/2044 (n)      373,000       441,073  
Petrobras Global Finance B.V. (Federative Republic of Brazil), 5.75%, 2/01/2029      1,322,000       1,255,900  
Petrobras Global Finance B.V. (Federative Republic of Brazil), 6.9%, 3/19/2049      1,235,000       1,197,950  
Petroleos del Peru S.A., 4.75%, 6/19/2032      1,067,000       1,035,001  
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.49%, 1/23/2027 (n)      904,000       736,670  
Petroleos Mexicanos, 5.35%, 2/12/2028      1,000,000       745,010  
Power Finance Corp. Ltd. (Republic of India), 3.75%, 12/06/2027      550,000       495,266  
PT Pertamina (Persero) (Republic of Indonesia), 3.65%, 7/30/2029      650,000       621,221  
PT Pertamina (Persero) (Republic of Indonesia), 6.5%, 11/07/2048 (n)      1,200,000       1,343,458  
Sinopec Capital (2013) Ltd. (People’s Republic of China), 3.125%, 4/24/2023 (n)      666,000       698,081  
Southern Gas Corridor CJSC (Republic of Azerbaijan), 6.875%, 3/24/2026      1,367,000       1,425,836  
State Grid Overseas Investment (2014) Ltd. (People’s Republic of China), 4.125%, 5/07/2024 (n)      1,563,000       1,695,452  
State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic, 6.95%, 3/18/2030      1,152,000       1,206,467  
    

 

 

 
             $ 29,377,502  
Emerging Market Sovereign - 7.8%               
Arab Republic of Egypt, 6.588%, 2/21/2028    $ 1,087,000     $ 997,866  
Arab Republic of Egypt, 6.375%, 4/11/2031 (n)    EUR 1,011,000       926,697  
Arab Republic of Egypt, 7.903%, 2/21/2048    $ 1,120,000       964,600  
Dominican Republic, 5.95%, 1/25/2027      997,000       899,793  
Dominican Republic, 5.875%, 1/30/2060 (n)      1,170,000       933,075  
Federal Republic of Nigeria, 8.747%, 1/21/2031 (n)      1,415,000       1,129,971  
Government of Ukraine, 7.75%, 9/01/2023      1,061,000       1,005,297  
Government of Ukraine, 4.375%, 1/27/2030    EUR 450,000       379,811  
Government of Ukraine, GDP Linked Bond, 0%, 5/31/2040    $ 824,000       608,140  
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 4.375%, 4/16/2029 (n)      942,000       1,049,200  
Republic of Angola, 9.5%, 11/12/2025      400,000       186,236  
Republic of Angola, 8.25%, 5/09/2028      491,000       213,604  
Republic of Argentina, 6.875%, 1/26/2027      1,669,000       417,267  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Emerging Market Sovereign - continued               
Republic of Colombia, 3%, 1/30/2030    $ 829,000     $ 752,740  
Republic of Colombia, 5%, 6/15/2045      1,050,000       1,048,960  
Republic of Cote d’Ivoire, 5.25%, 3/22/2030    EUR 750,000       669,838  
Republic of Ghana, 8.125%, 3/26/2032 (n)    $ 1,186,000       901,360  
Republic of Guatemala, 6.125%, 6/01/2050 (n)      792,000       826,452  
Republic of Hungary, 7.625%, 3/29/2041      488,000       780,800  
Republic of Indonesia, 4.125%, 1/15/2025 (n)      339,000       353,608  
Republic of Kenya, 8%, 5/22/2032 (n)      1,046,000       946,630  
Republic of Paraguay, 5.6%, 3/13/2048      1,049,000       1,103,034  
Republic of Peru, 2.392%, 1/23/2026      91,000       92,820  
Republic of Romania, 2%, 12/08/2026 (n)    EUR 1,011,000       1,060,113  
Republic of Romania, 2.124%, 7/16/2031 (n)      1,200,000       1,137,097  
Republic of South Africa, 4.875%, 4/14/2026    $ 432,000       401,661  
Republic of Sri Lanka, 6.125%, 6/03/2025      668,000       385,781  
Republic of Turkey, 4.25%, 3/13/2025      702,000       624,780  
Republic of Turkey, 7.625%, 4/26/2029      856,000       843,759  
Russian Federation, 4.75%, 5/27/2026      1,000,000       1,107,500  
Russian Federation, 4.25%, 6/23/2027      1,000,000       1,082,648  
Russian Federation, 4.375%, 3/21/2029      400,000       441,520  
State of Qatar, 4%, 3/14/2029 (n)      533,000       591,406  
State of Qatar, 4.817%, 3/14/2049 (n)      1,404,000       1,688,709  
State of Qatar, 4.4%, 4/16/2050      203,000       230,823  
United Mexican States, 4.5%, 4/22/2029      1,300,000       1,307,813  
    

 

 

 
             $ 28,091,409  
Energy - Independent - 1.4%               
Afren PLC, 11.5%, 2/01/2016 (a)(d)(z)    $ 326,905     $ 268  
Afren PLC, 10.25%, 4/08/2019 (a)(d)(z)      213,708       175  
CrownRock LP/CrownRock Finance, Inc., 5.625%, 10/15/2025 (n)      830,000       672,391  
Jagged Peak Energy LLC, 5.875%, 5/01/2026      450,000       382,500  
Laredo Petroleum, Inc., 10.125%, 1/15/2028      145,000       59,070  
Magnolia Oil & Gas Operating LLC/Magnolia Oil & Gas Finance Corp., 6%, 8/01/2026 (n)      580,000       475,600  
Matador Resources Co., 5.875%, 9/15/2026      355,000       177,500  
Medco Bell Pte. Ltd., 6.375%, 1/30/2027 (n)      498,000       293,431  
Parsley Energy LLC/Parsley Finance Corp., 5.625%, 10/15/2027 (n)      460,000       393,300  
PDC Energy, Inc., 5.75%, 5/15/2026      145,000       110,592  
SM Energy Co., 6.75%, 9/15/2026      190,000       51,775  
Southwestern Energy Co., 6.2%, 1/23/2025      310,800       275,058  
Southwestern Energy Co., 7.5%, 4/01/2026      181,000       162,448  
Tengizchevroil Finance Co. International Ltd., 4%, 8/15/2026 (n)      422,000       401,997  
Tengizchevroil Finance Co. International Ltd., 4%, 8/15/2026      1,025,000       976,415  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Energy - Independent - continued               
WPX Energy, Inc., 5.75%, 6/01/2026    $ 550,000     $ 498,465  
    

 

 

 
             $ 4,930,985  
Energy - Integrated - 0.5%               
Eni S.p.A., 4%, 9/12/2023 (n)    $ 329,000     $ 335,285  
Eni S.p.A., 4.25%, 5/09/2029 (n)      379,000       386,726  
OMV AG, 1%, 7/03/2034    EUR 210,000       207,419  
Shell International Finance B.V., 1.875%, 4/07/2032      170,000       201,285  
Shell International Finance B.V., 3.75%, 9/12/2046    $ 735,000       791,316  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,922,031  
Entertainment - 0.9%               
Cinemark USA, Inc., 4.875%, 6/01/2023    $ 510,000     $ 428,400  
Cinemark USA, Inc., 8.75%, 5/01/2025 (n)      150,000       152,250  
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., 5.625%, 3/15/2026 (n)      1,205,000       1,060,400  
NCL Corp. Ltd., 3.625%, 12/15/2024 (n)      175,000       112,437  
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., 3.7%, 3/15/2028      755,000       494,072  
Six Flags Entertainment Corp., 4.875%, 7/31/2024 (n)      760,000       668,952  
Six Flags Entertainment Corp., 7%, 7/01/2025 (n)      460,000       476,008  
    

 

 

 
             $ 3,392,519  
Financial Institutions - 3.1%               
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC, 3.65%, 7/21/2027    $ 1,230,000     $ 1,035,355  
AnaCap Financial Europe S.A. SICAV-RAIF, 5%, 8/01/2024    EUR 650,000       516,775  
Avation Capital S.A., 6.5%, 5/15/2021 (n)    $ 400,000       336,000  
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 5.125%, 10/01/2023      1,125,000       1,006,555  
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 5.25%, 5/15/2024 (n)      640,000       555,149  
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 3.95%, 7/01/2024 (n)      454,000       390,630  
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 4.375%, 5/01/2026 (n)      363,000       311,073  
Credit Acceptance Corp., 5.125%, 12/31/2024 (n)      700,000       614,250  
EXOR N.V., 2.25%, 4/29/2030    EUR 625,000       694,611  
GE Capital International Funding Co., 3.373%, 11/15/2025    $ 1,086,000       1,118,438  
Global Aircraft Leasing Co. Ltd., 6.5%, (6.5% cash or 7.25% PIK) 9/15/2024 (n)(p)      1,657,000       1,002,485  
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc., 8.125%, 7/15/2023 (n)      775,000       744,000  
Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, Inc., 6%, 1/15/2027 (n)      300,000       255,930  
Navient Corp., 5.5%, 1/25/2023      240,000       222,600  
Navient Corp., 5%, 3/15/2027      230,000       193,660  
OneMain Financial Corp., 6.875%, 3/15/2025      660,000       624,162  
OneMain Financial Corp., 7.125%, 3/15/2026      395,000       372,288  
Park Aerospace Holdings Ltd., 5.5%, 2/15/2024 (n)      870,000       765,989  
Springleaf Finance Corp., 5.375%, 11/15/2029      185,000       153,585  
Vonovia Finance B.V., 1.625%, 4/07/2024    EUR 100,000       113,287  
    

 

 

 
             $ 11,026,822  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Food & Beverages - 3.7%               
Anheuser-Busch InBev S.A., 1.65%, 3/28/2031    EUR 330,000     $ 370,519  
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.375%, 4/15/2038    $ 209,000       225,060  
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 5.55%, 1/23/2049      331,000       413,838  
Bacardi Ltd., 5.15%, 5/15/2038 (n)      425,000       470,826  
Constellation Brands, Inc., 4.25%, 5/01/2023      894,000       958,188  
Constellation Brands, Inc., 4.75%, 12/01/2025      313,000       348,754  
Constellation Brands, Inc., 3.15%, 8/01/2029      638,000       660,149  
Cott Holdings, Inc., 5.5%, 4/01/2025 (n)      1,030,000       1,035,150  
Diageo Finance PLC, 1.875%, 3/27/2027    EUR 250,000       295,208  
Diageo Finance PLC, 2.875%, 3/27/2029    GBP 550,000       744,189  
Heineken N.V., 1.25%, 5/07/2033    EUR 538,000       595,192  
JBS USA LLC/JBS USA Finance, Inc., 6.75%, 2/15/2028 (n)    $ 1,260,000       1,349,384  
JBS USA Lux S.A./JBS USA Finance, Inc., 5.875%, 7/15/2024 (n)      415,000       423,300  
JBS USA Lux S.A./JBS USA Finance, Inc., 5.5%, 1/15/2030 (n)      455,000       460,687  
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., 4.625%, 11/01/2024 (n)      1,215,000       1,238,692  
NBM U.S. Holdings, Inc., 7%, 5/14/2026 (n)      666,000       641,025  
PepsiCo, Inc., 3.875%, 3/19/2060      262,000       327,733  
Performance Food Group Co., 5.5%, 10/15/2027 (n)      675,000       641,263  
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 5.75%, 3/15/2025 (n)      350,000       353,546  
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., 5.875%, 9/30/2027 (n)      685,000       693,186  
U.S. Foods Holding Corp., 5.875%, 6/15/2024 (n)      875,000       833,280  
U.S. Foods Holding Corp., 6.25%, 4/15/2025 (n)      305,000       310,719  
    

 

 

 
             $ 13,389,888  
Forest & Paper Products - 0.3%               
Mondi Finance Europe GmbH, 2.375%, 4/01/2028    EUR 300,000     $ 344,358  
Suzano Austria GmbH, 6%, 1/15/2029    $ 860,000       861,892  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,206,250  
Gaming & Lodging - 2.6%               
CCM Merger, Inc., 6%, 3/15/2022 (n)    $ 790,000     $ 746,550  
GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II, Inc., 5.375%, 11/01/2023      300,000       291,000  
GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II, Inc., 5.25%, 6/01/2025      760,000       739,176  
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc., 5.125%, 5/01/2026      660,000       651,618  
Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC, 4.625%, 4/01/2025      1,075,000       1,053,500  
Las Vegas Sands Corp., 3.9%, 8/08/2029      263,000       241,940  
Marriott International, Inc., 5.75%, 5/01/2025      239,000       249,770  
Scientific Games Corp., 8.25%, 3/15/2026 (n)      585,000       441,675  
Scientific Games International, Inc., 7%, 5/15/2028 (n)      245,000       176,400  
VICI Properties LP, REIT, 4.25%, 12/01/2026 (n)      830,000       775,710  
VICI Properties LP, REIT, 3.75%, 2/15/2027 (n)      860,000       799,800  
VICI Properties LP, REIT, 4.625%, 12/01/2029 (n)      185,000       172,050  
VICI Properties, Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/2030 (n)      743,000       676,130  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Gaming & Lodging - continued               
Wyndham Hotels Group LLC, 5.375%, 4/15/2026 (n)    $ 1,525,000     $ 1,395,375  
Wynn Las Vegas LLC/Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 5.5%, 3/01/2025 (n)      915,000       814,350  
Wynn Las Vegas LLC/Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 5.25%, 5/15/2027 (n)      335,000       291,450  
    

 

 

 
             $ 9,516,494  
Healthcare Revenue - Hospitals - 0.2%               
Michigan Finance Authority Hospital Rev. (Trinity Health Credit Group), 3.384%, 12/01/2040    $ 605,000     $ 622,345  
Industrial - 0.2%               
CPI Property Group S.A., 2.75%, 1/22/2028    GBP 300,000     $ 343,755  
Investor AB, 1.5%, 6/20/2039    EUR 180,000       199,417  
    

 

 

 
             $ 543,172  
Insurance - 0.8%               
American International Group, Inc., 1.875%, 6/21/2027    EUR 400,000     $ 445,769  
Argentum Zurich Insurance, 3.5%, 10/01/2046      500,000       616,904  
Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A., 2.124%, 10/01/2030      400,000       412,040  
Aviva PLC, 3.875% to 7/03/2024, FLR (EUR Swap Rate - 5yr. + 3.48%) to 7/03/2044      450,000       528,468  
CNP Assurances S.A., 2% to 7/27/2030, FLR (EURIBOR - 3mo. + 3%) to 7/27/2050      300,000       328,014  
Credit Agricole Assurances, 4.25% to 1/13/2025, FLR (EUR Swap Rate - 5yr. + 4.5%) to 1/29/2049      300,000       352,634  
La Mondiale, 4.375% to 10/24/2029, FLR (EUR Swap Rate -5yr. + 4.411%) to 10/24/2060      300,000       317,018  
    

 

 

 
             $ 3,000,847  
Insurance - Health - 0.8%               
Centene Corp., 5.375%, 6/01/2026 (n)    $ 700,000     $ 741,160  
Centene Corp., 4.25%, 12/15/2027 (n)      690,000       721,913  
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 4.625%, 7/15/2035      1,009,000       1,270,314  
    

 

 

 
             $ 2,733,387  
Insurance - Property & Casualty - 1.9%               
Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC, 6.75%, 10/15/2027 (n)    $ 685,000     $ 683,356  
AmWINS Group, Inc., 7.75%, 7/01/2026 (n)      250,000       257,500  
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., 2.75%, 3/15/2023      359,000       380,156  
Chubb INA Holdings, Inc., 2.3%, 11/03/2020      144,000       144,753  
Chubb INA Holdings, Inc., 2.875%, 11/03/2022      336,000       349,819  
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd., 4.625%, 4/29/2030 (n)      1,080,000       1,066,786  
GTCR (AP) Finance, Inc., 8%, 5/15/2027 (n)      155,000       144,925  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Insurance - Property & Casualty - continued               
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., 3.6%, 8/19/2049    $ 526,000     $ 557,735  
Hub International Ltd., 7%, 5/01/2026 (n)      1,130,000       1,114,688  
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc., 3.5%, 6/03/2024      315,000       336,919  
Progressive Corp., 4.125%, 4/15/2047      602,000       764,652  
QBE Capital Funding III Ltd., 7.5% to 5/24/2021, FLR (GBP Swap Rate - 10yr. + 4.003%) to 5/24/2041    GBP 300,000       393,537  
Willis North America, Inc., 3.875%, 9/15/2049    $ 700,000       762,663  
    

 

 

 
             $ 6,957,489  
International Market Quasi-Sovereign - 0.6%               
Deutsche Bahn Finance GmbH, 1.375%, 4/16/2040    EUR 117,000     $ 142,932  
Electricite de France S.A., 2%, 10/02/2030      300,000       362,964  
Electricite de France S.A., 5.875% to 1/22/2029, FLR (GBP Swap Rate - 15yr. + 3.046%) to 1/22/2049, FLR (GBP Swap Rate - 15yr. + 3.796%) to 12/31/2165    GBP 300,000       381,460  
Islandsbanki (Republic of Iceland), 1.125%, 1/19/2024    EUR 820,000       866,082  
Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, 0.5%, 5/06/2025      380,000       418,617  
    

 

 

 
             $ 2,172,055  
International Market Sovereign - 0.1%               
Government of Japan, 2.4%, 3/20/2037    JPY 24,900,000     $ 314,344  
Local Authorities - 0.4%               
Province of Alberta, 0.5%, 4/16/2025    EUR 500,000     $ 552,220  
Province of Alberta, 4.5%, 12/01/2040    CAD 410,000       390,542  
Province of British Columbia, 2.3%, 6/18/2026      595,000       459,103  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,401,865  
Machinery & Tools - 0.4%               
CNH Industrial Finance Europe S.A., 1.75%, 3/25/2027    EUR 725,000     $ 719,246  
John Deere Cash Management S.A., 2.2%, 3/31/2032      150,000       182,573  
Sarens Finance Co. N.V., 5.75%, 2/21/2027      821,000       555,110  
United Rentals North America, Inc., 4.875%, 1/15/2028    $ 140,000       140,308  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,597,237  
Major Banks - 5.8%               
Bank of America Corp., 3.5%, 4/19/2026    $ 1,437,000     $ 1,562,394  
Bankinter S.A., 0.875%, 7/08/2026    EUR 400,000       419,824  
Barclays PLC, 7.875%, 12/29/2049    $ 900,000       891,000  
CaixaBank S.A., 2.75% to 7/14/2023, FLR to 7/14/2028    EUR 600,000       650,576  
Credit Agricole S.A., 1.25%, 10/02/2024    GBP 400,000       495,479  
Credit Agricole S.A., 1%, 4/22/2026    EUR 300,000       328,652  
Credit Agricole S.A., 0.875%, 1/14/2032      400,000       420,485  
Credit Suisse Group AG, 1.25%, 7/17/2025      500,000       546,623  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Major Banks - continued               
Credit Suisse Group AG, 7.25%, 12/29/2049 (n)    $ 900,000     $ 897,750  
Erste Group Bank AG, 0.875%, 5/22/2026    EUR 300,000       318,032  
Erste Group Bank AG, 1% to 6/10/2025, FLR (EUR ICE Swap Rate - 5yr. + 1.3%) to 6/10/2030      500,000       512,463  
Erste Group Bank AG, 3.375% to 4/15/2027, FLR (EUR Swap Rate-5yr. + 3.433%) to 10/15/2068      600,000       532,496  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 3%, 4/26/2022    $ 1,250,000       1,266,313  
HSBC Holdings PLC, 4.375%, 11/23/2026      399,000       432,870  
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 2.95%, 10/01/2026      1,137,000       1,192,379  
JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.26%, 2/22/2048      300,000       367,239  
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, 1.875% to 9/15/2025, FLR (GBP Government Yield - 5yr. + 1.3%) to 1/15/2026    GBP 350,000       428,389  
Morgan Stanley, 3.125%, 7/27/2026    $ 572,000       606,859  
Nationwide Building Society, 1.5%, 3/08/2026    EUR 600,000       667,215  
Nationwide Building Society, 2% to 7/25/2024, FLR (EUR Swap Rate - 5yr. + 1.5%) to 7/25/2029      400,000       431,672  
NatWest Markets PLC, 2.75%, 4/02/2025      500,000       570,580  
Royal Bank of Canada, 2.55%, 7/16/2024    $ 1,761,000       1,816,414  
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., 0.465%, 5/30/2024    EUR 250,000       266,814  
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., 3.544%, 1/17/2028    $ 1,027,000       1,105,808  
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, 0.5%, 2/18/2030    EUR 700,000       735,475  
UBS Group AG, 6.875% to 8/07/2025, FLR (Swap Rate - 5yr. + 4.59%) to 12/29/2049    $ 990,000       1,023,413  
UniCredit S.p.A., 3.875% to 6/3/2027, FLR (EUR ICE Swap Rate - 5yr. + 4.081%) to 6/03/2070    EUR 800,000       626,905  
UniCredito Italiano S.p.A., 6.572%, 1/14/2022 (n)    $ 1,312,000       1,353,223  
Wells Fargo & Co., 0.625%, 8/14/2030    EUR 600,000       604,515  
    

 

 

 
             $ 21,071,857  
Medical & Health Technology & Services - 5.7%               
Alcon, Inc., 3.8%, 9/23/2049 (n)    $ 200,000     $ 217,599  
Amplifon S.p.A., 1.125%, 2/13/2027    EUR 449,000       448,654  
Avantor, Inc., 9%, 10/01/2025 (n)    $ 1,415,000       1,534,567  
BCPE Cycle Merger Sub II, Inc., 10.625%, 7/15/2027 (n)      355,000       351,450  
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 8%, 12/15/2027 (n)      120,000       114,000  
Cigna Corp., 4.125%, 11/15/2025      522,000       585,255  
Community Health Systems, Inc., 6.625%, 2/15/2025 (n)      970,000       889,975  
DaVita, Inc., 5%, 5/01/2025      970,000       984,550  
Encompass Health Corp., 5.75%, 9/15/2025      445,000       451,675  
HCA, Inc., 5.375%, 2/01/2025      2,060,000       2,214,788  
HCA, Inc., 5.875%, 2/15/2026      1,110,000       1,240,758  
HCA, Inc., 5.25%, 6/15/2026      471,000       525,148  
HCA, Inc., 5.625%, 9/01/2028      160,000       177,293  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Medical & Health Technology & Services - continued               
HCA, Inc., 3.5%, 9/01/2030    $ 845,000     $ 807,696  
HCA, Inc., 5.125%, 6/15/2039      287,000       334,727  
HealthSouth Corp., 5.125%, 3/15/2023      1,025,000       1,019,875  
HealthSouth Corp., 5.75%, 11/01/2024      143,000       143,715  
Heartland Dental LLC, 8.5%, 5/01/2026 (n)      460,000       396,750  
IQVIA Holdings, Inc., 5%, 10/15/2026 (n)      835,000       860,050  
IQVIA Holdings, Inc., 5%, 5/15/2027 (n)      1,565,000       1,607,552  
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings, 4.7%, 2/01/2045      614,000       744,642  
LifePoint Health, Inc., 4.375%, 2/15/2027 (n)      240,000       225,600  
MPH Acquisition Holdings LLC, 7.125%, 6/01/2024 (n)      560,000       499,083  
Polaris, 8.5%, (8.5% cash or 8.5% PIK) 12/01/2022 (n)(p)      325,000       272,188  
Radiology Partners, Inc., 9.25%, 2/01/2028 (n)      345,000       328,613  
Regional Care/LifePoint Health, Inc., 9.75%, 12/01/2026 (n)      920,000       984,400  
Team Health Holdings, Inc., 6.375%, 2/01/2025 (n)      200,000       109,960  
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.875%, 1/01/2026 (n)      875,000       860,737  
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 5.125%, 11/01/2027 (n)      605,000       597,437  
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., 0.875%, 10/01/2031    EUR 200,000       212,999  
Toledo Hospital, 6.015%, 11/15/2048    $ 400,000       484,140  
West Street Merger Sub, Inc., 6.375%, 9/01/2025 (n)      485,000       454,688  
    

 

 

 
             $ 20,680,564  
Medical Equipment - 1.0%               
Abbott Ireland Financing DAC, 1.5%, 9/27/2026    EUR 450,000     $ 523,500  
Boston Scientific Corp., 0.625%, 12/01/2027      200,000       207,217  
DH Europe Finance II S.à r.l., 0.45%, 3/18/2028      100,000       106,193  
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc., 4.375%, 9/15/2027 (n)    $ 910,000       921,375  
Hologic, Inc., 4.375%, 10/15/2025 (n)      285,000       286,311  
Teleflex, Inc., 4.875%, 6/01/2026      510,000       517,650  
Teleflex, Inc., 4.625%, 11/15/2027      1,115,000       1,142,875  
    

 

 

 
             $ 3,705,121  
Metals & Mining - 2.3%               
Arconic Corp., 6%, 5/15/2025 (n)    $ 405,000     $ 409,556  
Baffinland Iron Mines Corp./Baffinland Iron Mines LP, 8.75%, 7/15/2026 (n)      455,000       400,400  
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 6.75%, 3/15/2026 (n)      380,000       331,550  
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 5.875%, 6/01/2027      480,000       300,000  
Compass Minerals International, Inc., 6.75%, 12/01/2027 (n)      725,000       717,750  
Constellium N.V., 5.875%, 2/15/2026 (n)      275,000       253,688  
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 7.25%, 4/01/2023 (n)      200,000       181,520  
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 6.875%, 3/01/2026 (n)      200,000       175,400  
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc., 5.4%, 11/14/2034      625,000       585,937  
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 5%, 9/01/2027      670,000       653,250  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Metals & Mining - continued               
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 5.25%, 9/01/2029    $ 670,000     $ 661,625  
Grinding Media, Inc./Moly-Cop AltaSteel Ltd., 7.375%, 12/15/2023 (n)      545,000       537,861  
Kaiser Aluminum Corp., 4.625%, 3/01/2028 (n)      1,317,000       1,226,127  
Northwest Acquisitions ULC/Dominion Finco, Inc., 7.125%, 11/01/2022 (a)(d)(n)      170,000       17,425  
Novelis Corp., 5.875%, 9/30/2026 (n)      1,125,000       1,093,837  
Petra Diamonds U.S. Treasury PLC, 7.25%, 5/01/2022 (n)      263,000       86,790  
SunCoke Energy Partners LP/SunCoke Energy Partners Finance Corp., 7.5%, 6/15/2025 (n)      275,000       209,688  
TMS International Corp., 7.25%, 8/15/2025 (n)      790,000       589,537  
    

 

 

 
             $ 8,431,941  
Midstream - 3.3%               
AI Candelaria Spain SLU, 7.5%, 12/15/2028 (n)    $ 1,248,000     $ 1,132,560  
Cheniere Energy Partners LP, 5.25%, 10/01/2025      1,875,000       1,789,875  
Cheniere Energy, Inc., 4.5%, 10/01/2029 (n)      885,000       816,412  
Cheniere Energy, Inc., 3.7%, 11/15/2029 (n)      419,000       383,362  
Cosan Ltd., 5.5%, 9/20/2029 (n)      919,000       810,981  
EnLink Midstream Partners LP, 4.85%, 7/15/2026      175,000       106,750  
EQT Midstream Partners LP , 5.5%, 7/15/2028      725,000       645,250  
Genesis Energy LP/Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 5.625%, 6/15/2024      180,000       152,100  
Genesis Energy LP/Genesis Energy Finance Corp., 6.25%, 5/15/2026      666,500       556,527  
GNL Quintero S.A., 4.634%, 7/31/2029 (n)      530,000       549,213  
MPLX LP, 4.5%, 4/15/2038      371,000       331,247  
Peru LNG, 5.375%, 3/22/2030      1,047,000       582,655  
Plains All American Pipeline, 3.55%, 12/15/2029      436,000       371,620  
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5%, 3/15/2027      500,000       512,540  
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 4.2%, 3/15/2028      400,000       391,441  
Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Finance Corp., 5.25%, 5/01/2023      690,000       651,774  
Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Finance Corp., 5.375%, 2/01/2027      1,140,000       969,000  
Targa Resources Partners LP/Targa Resources Finance Corp., 6.875%, 1/15/2029      430,000       394,353  
Western Midstream Operating LP, 4.05%, 2/01/2030      430,000       392,375  
Western Midstream Operating LP, 5.25%, 2/01/2050      593,000       466,246  
    

 

 

 
             $ 12,006,281  
Mortgage-Backed - 1.4%               
Fannie Mae, TBA, 3%, 6/17/2035    $ 1,850,000     $ 1,949,133  
Freddie Mac, 3.194%, 7/25/2027      850,000       953,915  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Mortgage-Backed - continued               
Ginnie Mae, TBA, 3%, 5/15/2050 - 6/22/2050    $ 1,975,000     $ 2,101,075  
    

 

 

 
             $ 5,004,123  
Municipals - 0.2%               
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Public Improvement, ”C-7“, 6%, 7/01/2027    $ 50,000     $ 50,359  
Oklahoma Development Finance Authority, Health System Rev. (OU Medicine Project), ”C“, 5.45%, 8/15/2028      209,000       240,626  

Puerto Rico Industrial, Tourist, Educational, Medical &

Environmental Control Facilities Financing Authority Rev.

(Cogeneration Facilities - AES Puerto Rico Project),

9.12%, 6/01/2022

     285,000       292,125  
    

 

 

 
             $ 583,110  
Natural Gas - Distribution - 0.6%               
Boston Gas Co., 3.15%, 8/01/2027 (n)    $ 420,000     $ 445,399  
ENGIE S.A., 0.5%, 10/24/2030    EUR 400,000       430,802  
Naturgy Finance B.V., 1.25%, 1/15/2026      500,000       563,223  
NiSource, Inc., 2.95%, 9/01/2029    $ 826,000       866,684  
    

 

 

 
             $ 2,306,108  
Natural Gas - Pipeline - 0.2%               
APT Pipelines Ltd., 5%, 3/23/2035 (n)    $ 542,000     $ 596,882  
Network & Telecom - 0.3%               
C&W Senior Financing DAC, 6.875%, 9/15/2027 (n)    $ 450,000     $ 444,375  
Front Range BidCo, Inc., 6.125%, 3/01/2028 (n)      275,000       259,193  
Verizon Communications, Inc., 0.875%, 3/19/2032    EUR 360,000       391,400  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,094,968  
Oil Services - 0.3%               
Apergy Corp., 6.375%, 5/01/2026    $ 495,000     $ 405,900  
Diamond Offshore Drill Co., 5.7%, 10/15/2039 (a)(d)      560,000       60,312  
Ensign Drilling, Inc., 9.25%, 4/15/2024 (n)      425,000       123,335  
Halliburton Co., 5%, 11/15/2045      420,000       340,946  
    

 

 

 
             $ 930,493  
Oils - 1.1%               
Neste Oyj, 1.5%, 6/07/2024    EUR 500,000     $ 551,795  
Parkland Fuel Corp., 6%, 4/01/2026 (n)    $ 1,345,000       1,294,562  
PBF Holding Co. LLC/PBF Finance Corp., 7.25%, 6/15/2025      580,000       435,000  
PBF Holding Co. LLC/PBF Finance Corp., 6%, 2/15/2028 (n)      415,000       295,439  
Phillips 66, 4.875%, 11/15/2044      356,000       399,744  
Puma International Financing S.A., 5%, 1/24/2026      900,000       568,039  
Thaioil Treasury Center Co. Ltd., 5.375%, 11/20/2048 (n)      359,000       401,304  
    

 

 

 
             $ 3,945,883  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Other Banks & Diversified Financials - 2.7%               
AIB Group PLC, 1.875% to 11/19/2024, FLR (EUR Swap Rate-5yr. + 2.15%) to 11/19/2029    EUR 1,000,000     $ 1,032,176  
Alpha Bank, 4.25%, 2/13/2030      740,000       575,759  
Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A., 2.625%, 4/28/2025      800,000       744,852  
Bangkok Bank (Hong Kong), 4.05%, 3/19/2024 (n)    $ 1,046,000       1,101,930  
Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel S.A., 1.25%, 12/05/2025    GBP 300,000       366,909  
BPCE S.A., 5.25%, 4/16/2029      300,000       448,400  
CYBG PLC, 9.25% to 6/08/2024, FLR (GBP Government Yield - 5yr. + 8.307%) to 6/13/2049      200,000       201,405  
Deutsche Bank AG, 2.625%, 12/16/2024      500,000       603,345  
Deutsche Bank AG, 6%, 5/31/2049    EUR 200,000       173,692  
Groupe BPCE S.A., 4.5%, 3/15/2025 (n)    $ 652,000       686,620  
Groupe BPCE S.A., 1.375%, 12/23/2026    GBP 300,000       365,546  
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., 2.5%, 1/15/2030      350,000       402,374  
JSC Kazkommertsbank, 5.5%, 12/21/2022    $ 910,652       887,695  
KBC Group N.V., 0.5% to 12/03/2024, FLR (EUR Swap Rate -5yr. + 1.1%) to 12/03/2029    EUR 200,000       206,695  
Macquarie Group Ltd., 1.25% to 3/5/2024, FLR (EURIBOR -3mo. + 0.839%) to 3/05/2025      300,000       323,692  
UBS AG, 5.125%, 5/15/2024    $ 981,000       1,034,900  
Virgin Money UK PLC, 4% to 9/03/2026, FLR (GBP Government Yield - 1yr. + 3.75%) to 9/03/2027    GBP 500,000       612,455  
    

 

 

 
             $ 9,768,445  
Pharmaceuticals - 0.9%               
Bausch Health Companies, Inc., 5.5%, 3/01/2023 (n)    $ 275,000     $ 272,250  
Bausch Health Companies, Inc., 6.125%, 4/15/2025 (n)      2,025,000       2,050,313  
Bausch Health Companies, Inc., 5%, 1/30/2028 (n)      290,000       278,309  
Endo Finance LLC/Endo Finco, Inc., 5.375%, 1/15/2023 (n)      660,000       495,000  
    

 

 

 
             $ 3,095,872  
Pollution Control - 0.4%               
Covanta Holding Corp., 5.875%, 3/01/2024    $ 765,000     $ 751,612  
Covanta Holding Corp., 6%, 1/01/2027      140,000       134,400  
GFL Environmental, Inc., 7%, 6/01/2026 (n)      350,000       364,385  
GFL Environmental, Inc., 8.5%, 5/01/2027 (n)      246,000       268,433  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,518,830  
Precious Metals & Minerals - 0.0%               
Teck Resources Ltd., 6.25%, 7/15/2041    $ 125,000     $ 117,808  
Printing & Publishing - 0.5%               
Cimpress N.V., 7%, 6/15/2026 (n)    $ 770,000     $ 559,097  
Meredith Corp., 6.875%, 2/01/2026      530,000       454,210  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Printing & Publishing - continued               
Nielsen Finance LLC, 5%, 4/15/2022 (n)    $ 886,000     $ 872,807  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,886,114  
Railroad & Shipping - 0.3%               
Lima Metro Line 2 Finance Ltd., 5.875%, 7/05/2034    $ 543,697     $ 608,696  
Lima Metro Line 2 Finance Ltd., 4.35%, 4/05/2036 (n)      314,000       318,239  
    

 

 

 
             $ 926,935  
Real Estate - Apartment - 0.1%               
Camden Property Trust, 2.8%, 5/15/2030    $ 174,000     $ 180,469  
Real Estate - Healthcare - 0.4%               
MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Financial Co., REIT, 5.25%, 8/01/2026    $ 980,000     $ 989,800  
MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Financial Co., REIT, 5%, 10/15/2027      435,000       443,700  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,433,500  
Real Estate - Office - 0.2%               
Merlin Properties SOCIMI S.A., REIT, 1.875%, 11/02/2026    EUR 250,000     $ 261,279  
Merlin Properties SOCIMI S.A., REIT, 1.875%, 12/04/2034      300,000       288,161  
    

 

 

 
             $ 549,440  
Real Estate - Other - 0.5%               
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc., REIT, 5%, 4/15/2023    $ 230,000     $ 213,900  
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc., REIT, 4.75%, 10/15/2027 (n)      1,099,000       958,877  
SELP Finance S.à r.l., 1.5%, 12/20/2026    EUR 460,000       473,509  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,646,286  
Real Estate - Retail - 0.1%               
VEREIT Operating Partnership LP, REIT, 3.1%, 12/15/2029    $ 390,000     $ 333,929  
Restaurants - 0.5%               
Golden Nugget, Inc., 6.75%, 10/15/2024 (n)    $ 895,000     $ 698,100  
KFC Holding Co./Pizza Hut Holdings LLC/Taco Bell of America LLC, 5.25%, 6/01/2026 (n)      1,140,000       1,165,650  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,863,750  
Retailers - 0.7%               
DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc., 8%, 6/01/2021 (n)    $ 770,000     $ 689,150  
EG Global Finance PLC, 6.75%, 2/07/2025 (n)      200,000       182,000  
L Brands, Inc., 5.25%, 2/01/2028      880,000       631,400  
Marks & Spencer PLC, 4.75%, 6/12/2025    GBP 125,000       155,939  
Marks & Spencer PLC, 3.25%, 7/10/2027      350,000       397,092  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Retailers - continued               
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc., 5.625%, 12/01/2025    $ 400,000     $ 327,840  
    

 

 

 
             $ 2,383,421  
Specialty Chemicals - 0.4%               
Koppers, Inc., 6%, 2/15/2025 (n)    $ 595,000     $ 483,438  
Univar Solutions USA, Inc., 5.125%, 12/01/2027 (n)      1,007,000       999,447  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,482,885  
Specialty Stores - 0.4%               
Penske Automotive Group Co., 5.375%, 12/01/2024    $ 535,000     $ 492,039  
Penske Automotive Group Co., 5.5%, 5/15/2026      520,000       475,800  
PetSmart, Inc., 7.125%, 3/15/2023 (n)      285,000       272,888  
PetSmart, Inc., 8.875%, 6/01/2025 (n)      225,000       218,250  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,458,977  
State & Local Agencies - 0.2%               
New Jersey Economic Development Authority State Pension Funding Rev., ”A“, 7.425%, 2/15/2029    $ 526,000     $ 622,379  
Supermarkets - 1.4%               
Albertsons Cos. LLC/Safeway, Inc., 6.625%, 6/15/2024    $ 335,000     $ 346,306  
Albertsons Cos. LLC/Safeway, Inc., 5.75%, 3/15/2025      535,000       549,713  
Albertsons Cos. LLC/Safeway, Inc., 4.625%, 1/15/2027 (n)      1,000,000       1,010,000  
Albertsons Cos. LLC/Safeway, Inc., 5.875%, 2/15/2028 (n)      55,000       57,459  
Auchan Holding S.A., 2.875%, 1/29/2026    EUR 300,000       333,972  
Eurotorg LLC Via Bonitron DAC, 8.75%, 10/30/2022    $ 1,003,000       983,441  
Iceland Bondco PLC, 4.625%, 3/15/2025    GBP 700,000       763,412  
Loblaw Cos. Ltd., 4.86%, 9/12/2023    CAD 421,000       332,463  
Tesco Corp. Treasury Services PLC, 2.5%, 5/02/2025    GBP 400,000       516,554  
    

 

 

 
             $ 4,893,320  
Supranational - 0.4%               
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, 4.25%, 6/24/2025    AUD 405,000     $ 307,556  
West African Development Bank, 4.7%, 10/22/2031    $ 463,000       416,700  
West African Development Bank, 4.7%, 10/22/2031 (n)      806,000       725,400  
    

 

 

 
             $ 1,449,656  
Telecommunications - Wireless - 4.3%               
Altice France S.A., 7.375%, 5/01/2026 (n)    $ 1,415,000     $ 1,478,675  
Altice France S.A., 8.125%, 2/01/2027 (n)      650,000       700,375  
Altice France S.A., 5.5%, 1/15/2028 (n)      200,000       201,420  
Altice France S.A., 6%, 2/15/2028 (n)      485,000       441,253  
American Tower Corp., REIT, 3.5%, 1/31/2023      743,000       785,202  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Telecommunications - Wireless - continued               
American Tower Corp., REIT, 3.8%, 8/15/2029    $ 602,000     $ 672,947  
Crown Castle International Corp., 3.7%, 6/15/2026      314,000       340,970  
Digicel International Finance Ltd., 8.75%, 5/25/2024 (n)      400,000       370,500  
Millicom International Cellular S.A., 6.625%, 10/15/2026 (n)      683,000       692,323  
Rogers Communications, Inc., 3.7%, 11/15/2049      339,000       364,206  
SBA Communications Corp., 4.875%, 9/01/2024      1,200,000       1,235,400  
SBA Communications Corp., 3.875%, 2/15/2027 (n)      270,000       275,738  
Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/2028      1,210,000       1,457,264  
Sprint Corp., 7.625%, 3/01/2026      1,980,000       2,340,558  
Tele2 AB Co., 2.125%, 5/15/2028    EUR 700,000       816,516  
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, 1.875%, 3/01/2024      350,000       385,019  
Telefónica Celular del Paraguay S.A., 5.875%, 4/15/2027 (n)    $ 900,000       878,850  
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.5%, 1/15/2024      405,000       414,072  
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 6.5%, 1/15/2026      590,000       623,188  
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 5.375%, 4/15/2027      1,125,000       1,189,811  
    

 

 

 
             $ 15,664,287  
Tobacco - 0.2%               
B.A.T. Netherlands Finance B.V., 2.375%, 10/07/2024    EUR 493,000     $ 563,566  
Vector Group Ltd., 10.5%, 11/01/2026 (n)    $ 300,000       276,000  
    

 

 

 
             $ 839,566  
Transportation - Services - 1.2%               
Abertis Infraestructuras S.A., 3.375%, 11/27/2026    GBP 800,000     $ 979,218  
Heathrow Funding Ltd., 1.5%, 2/11/2030    EUR 300,000       321,806  
Heathrow Funding Ltd., 4.625%, 10/31/2046    GBP 200,000       328,535  
Navios South American Logistics, Inc./Navios Logistics Finance (U.S.), Inc., 7.25%, 5/01/2022    $ 101,000       89,890  
Rumo Luxembourg S.à r.l., 5.875%, 1/18/2025      1,212,000       1,199,759  
Transurban Finance Co., 1.75%, 3/29/2028    EUR 296,000       324,987  
Vinci S.A., 3.75%, 4/10/2029 (n)    $ 821,000       920,932  
    

 

 

 
             $ 4,165,127  
U.S. Treasury Obligations - 1.5%               
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.5%, 2/15/2039    $ 1,000,000     $ 1,436,953  
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.25%, 8/15/2049      408,200       504,956  
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.375%, 11/15/2049 (f)      2,730,000       3,468,273  
    

 

 

 
             $ 5,410,182  
Utilities - Electric Power - 5.2%               
Adani Green Energy (UP) Ltd./Prayatna Developers Private Ltd., 6.25%, 12/10/2024 (n)    $ 1,601,000     $ 1,559,534  
American Electric Power, 2.3%, 3/01/2030      317,000       312,802  
AusNet Services Holdings Pty Ltd., 0.625%, 8/25/2030    EUR 500,000       531,765  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Bonds - continued               
Utilities - Electric Power - continued               
Clearway Energy Operating LLC, 5.75%, 10/15/2025    $ 1,750,000     $ 1,802,325  
Clearway Energy Operating LLC, 4.75%, 3/15/2028 (n)      345,000       351,038  
Drax Finco PLC, 6.625%, 11/01/2025 (n)      745,000       759,900  
Duke Energy Corp., 3.75%, 9/01/2046      220,000       249,441  
Emera U.S. Finance LP, 2.7%, 6/15/2021      142,000       142,807  
Emera U.S. Finance LP, 3.55%, 6/15/2026      162,000       170,983  
Enel Finance International N.V., 0.375%, 6/17/2027    EUR 250,000       266,644  
Enel Finance International N.V., 3.5%, 4/06/2028 (n)    $ 392,000       407,848  
Enel S.p.A., 8.75% to 9/24/2023, FLR (Swap Rate - 5yr. + 5.88%) to 9/24/2043, FLR (Swap Rate - 5yr. + 6.63%) to 9/24/2073 (n)      500,000       563,680  
Enel S.p.A., 6.625% to 9/15/2021, FLR (GBP Swap Rate - 5yr. + 4.089%) to 9/15/2026, FLR (GBP Swap Rate - 5yr. + 4.339%) to 9/15/2041, FLR (GBP Swap Rate - 5yr. + 5.089%) to 9/15/2076    GBP 230,000       299,128  
ENGIE Energía Chile S.A., 4.5%, 1/29/2025 (n)    $ 1,023,000       1,070,460  
ENGIE Energía Chile S.A., 3.4%, 1/28/2030 (n)      461,000       446,714  
Evergy, Inc., 2.9%, 9/15/2029      918,000       941,152  
Exelon Corp., 3.497%, 6/01/2022      259,000       266,865  
Georgia Power Co., 3.7%, 1/30/2050      446,000       504,618  
Listrindo Capital B.V., 4.95%, 9/14/2026      910,000       873,600  
Mong Duong Finance Holdings B.V., 5.125%, 5/07/2029      594,000       563,924  
NextEra Energy Operating Co., 4.25%, 9/15/2024 (n)      1,315,000       1,334,725  
NextEra Energy Operating Co., 4.5%, 9/15/2027 (n)      780,000       800,475  
NextEra Energy, Inc., 4.25%, 7/15/2024 (n)      478,000       486,508  
PPL Capital Funding, Inc., 5%, 3/15/2044      270,000       320,646  
Star Energy Geothermal (Wayang Windu) Ltd., 6.75%, 4/24/2033      779,113       721,036  
TerraForm Global Operating LLC, 6.125%, 3/01/2026 (n)      230,000       227,700  
TerraForm Power Operating Co., 5%, 1/31/2028 (n)      910,000       946,400  
Transelec S.A., 4.25%, 1/14/2025 (n)      535,000       547,037  
Virginia Electric & Power Co., 3.5%, 3/15/2027      839,000       935,894  
Virginia Electric & Power Co., 2.875%, 7/15/2029      348,000       374,619  
    

 

 

 
             $ 18,780,268  
Utilities - Other - 0.1%               
United Utilities Water Finance PLC, 1.75%, 2/10/2038    GBP 325,000     $ 404,751  
Total Bonds (Identified Cost, $455,955,955)            $ 439,875,728  
Common Stocks - 1.4%               
Construction - 0.0%               
ICA Tenedora, S.A. de C.V. (a)      127,848     $ 188,146  
Energy - Independent - 0.0%               
Frontera Energy Corp.      20,290     $ 65,563  

 

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Issuer    Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Common Stocks - continued               
Oil Services - 0.1%               
LTRI Holdings LP (a)(u)      520     $ 275,288  
Special Products & Services - 1.3%               
iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF      58,000     $ 4,664,940  
Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost, $6,599,467)

 

  $ 5,193,937  
Floating Rate Loans (r) - 0.6%               
Broadcasting - 0.1%               
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., Term Loan B4, 3.734%, 9/18/2026    $ 146,015     $ 136,524  
WMG Acquisition Corp., Term Loan F, 2.528%, 11/01/2023      289,000       279,453  
    

 

 

 
             $ 415,977  
Cable TV - 0.0%               
CSC Holdings LLC, Term Loan B5, 3.314%, 4/15/2027    $ 151,620     $ 144,039  
Chemicals - 0.1%               
Axalta Coating Systems U.S. Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B3, 3.2%, 6/01/2024    $ 178,265     $ 172,739  
Element Solutions, Inc., Term Loan B1, 2.403%, 1/31/2026      151,240       144,198  
    

 

 

 
             $ 316,937  
Computer Software - Systems - 0.1%               
Sabre GLBL, Inc., Term Loan B, 2.75%, 2/22/2024    $ 302,453     $ 274,539  
SS&C Technologies, Inc., Term Loan B5, 2.153%, 4/16/2025      151,226       145,051  
    

 

 

 
             $ 419,590  
Conglomerates - 0.1%               
Gates Global LLC, Term Loan B2, 3.75%, 4/01/2024    $ 311,755     $ 286,814  
Food & Beverages - 0.0%               
U.S. Foods, Inc., Term Loan B, 2.153%, 6/27/2023    $ 134,898     $ 123,853  
Medical & Health Technology & Services - 0.1%               
DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc., Term Loan B, 2.153%, 8/12/2026    $ 151,241     $ 146,751  
Jaguar Holding Co. II, Term Loan, 2.903%, 8/18/2022      151,206       148,040  
    

 

 

 
             $ 294,791  
Pharmaceuticals - 0.0%               
Bausch Health Companies, Inc., Term Loan B, 3.468%, 11/27/2025    $ 147,657     $ 141,593  
Printing & Publishing - 0.1%               
Nielsen Finance LLC, Term Loan B4, 2.863%, 10/04/2023    $ 151,221     $ 145,550  
Total Floating Rate Loans (Identified Cost, $2,411,149)

 

  $ 2,289,144  

 

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Issuer   Strike Price     First Exercise     Shares/Par     Value ($)  
Warrants - 0.0%                                
Forest & Paper Products - 0.0%

 

               
Appvion Holdings Corp. - Tranche A (1 share for 1 warrant, Expiration 6/13/23) (a)   $ 27.17       8/24/18       332     $ 42  
Appvion Holdings Corp. - Tranche B (1 share for 1 warrant, Expiration 6/13/23) (a)     31.25       8/24/18       332       3  
Total Warrants (Identified Cost, $0)

 

          $ 45  
Investment Companies (h) - 4.1%

 

               
Money Market Funds - 4.1%                            
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, 0.41% (v)
(Identified Cost, $14,783,819)

 

    14,781,543     $ 14,783,021  

 

Underlying/Expiration
Date/Exercise Price
   Put/Call     Counterparty     Notional
Amount
   

Par Amount/

Number of
Contracts

        
Purchased Options - 0.0%                       
Market Index Securities - 0.0%                       
Markit iTraxx Europe
Index - May 2020 @ EUR 800
(Premiums Paid, $204,205)
     Put      

Goldman
Sachs
International
 
 
 
  $ 7,965,905       EUR  7,200,000     $ 18,645  
Other Assets, Less Liabilities - (27.9)%           

(100,792,528)

 
Net Assets - 100.0%

 

                          $ 361,367,992  

 

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(d)

In default.

(f)

All or a portion of the security has been segregated as collateral for open futures contracts.

(h)

An affiliated issuer, which may be considered one in which the fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common control. At period end, the aggregate values of the fund’s investments in affiliated issuers and in unaffiliated issuers were $14,783,021 and $447,377,499, respectively.

(i)

Interest only security for which the fund receives interest on notional principal (Par amount). Par amount shown is the notional principal and does not reflect the cost of the security.

(n)

Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be sold in the ordinary course of business in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At period end, the aggregate value of these securities was $217,700,879, representing 60.2% of net assets.

(p)

Payment-in-kind (PIK) security for which interest income may be received in additional securities and/or cash.

(r)

The remaining maturities of floating rate loans may be less than the stated maturities shown as a result of contractual or optional prepayments by the borrower. Such prepayments cannot be predicted with certainty. These loans may be subject to restrictions on resale. The interest rate shown represents the weighted average of the floating interest rates on settled contracts

 

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  within the loan facility at period end, unless otherwise indicated. The floating interest rates on settled contracts are determined periodically by reference to a base lending rate and a spread.
(u)

The security was valued using significant unobservable inputs and is considered level 3 under the fair value hierarchy. For further information about the fund’s level 3 holdings, please see Note 2 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(v)

Affiliated issuer that is available only to investment companies managed by MFS. The rate quoted for the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio is the annualized seven-day yield of the fund at period end.

(z)

Restricted securities are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and are subject to legal restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are subsequently registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. The fund holds the following restricted securities:

 

Restricted Securities    Acquisition
Date
   Cost      Value  
Afren PLC, 11.5%, 2/01/2016    1/27/11      $315,788        $268  
Afren PLC, 10.25%, 4/08/2019    3/01/12      209,874        175  
Total Restricted Securities            $443  
% of Net assets            0.0%  

The following abbreviations are used in this report and are defined:

 

CDO   Collateralized Debt Obligation
CLO   Collateralized Loan Obligation
CMT   Constant Maturity Treasury
ETF   Exchange-Traded Fund
EURIBOR   Euro Interbank Offered Rate
FLR   Floating Rate. Interest rate resets periodically based on the parenthetically disclosed reference rate plus a spread (if any). The period-end rate reported may not be the current rate. All reference rates are USD unless otherwise noted.
ICE   Intercontinental Exchange
LIBOR   London Interbank Offered Rate
REIT   Real Estate Investment Trust
TBA   To Be Announced

Abbreviations indicate amounts shown in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. All amounts are stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise indicated. A list of abbreviations is shown below:

 

AUD   Australian Dollar
CAD   Canadian Dollar
CHF   Swiss Franc
DKK   Danish Krone
EUR   Euro
GBP   British Pound
HKD   Hong Kong Dollar
JPY   Japanese Yen
KRW   South Korean Won
MXN   Mexican Peso
NOK   Norwegian Krone
NZD   New Zealand Dollar
SGD   Singapore Dollar

 

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Derivative Contracts at 4/30/20

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

 

     Currency
Purchased
        

Currency

Sold

  Counterparty   Settlement
Date
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Asset Derivatives        
AUD     275,141     USD   161,932   Deutsche Bank AG     5/22/2020       $17,374  
CAD     131,000     USD   93,232   Goldman Sachs International     5/22/2020       883  
DKK     11,055     USD   1,621   Citibank N.A.     5/26/2020       3  
EUR     654,408     USD   710,918   Credit Suisse Group     5/22/2020       6,441  
EUR     836,174     USD   915,177   Deutsche Bank AG     5/22/2020       1,433  
EUR     544,572     USD   589,955   Goldman Sachs International     5/22/2020       7,003  
EUR     534,033     USD   585,135   JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     5/22/2020       269  
EUR     1,256,299     USD   1,370,053   Merrill Lynch International     5/20/2020       7,043  
EUR     281,654     USD   306,743   Merrill Lynch International     5/22/2020       2,005  
EUR     539,180     USD   585,846   UBS AG     5/22/2020       5,202  
GBP     1,388,437     USD   1,724,271   Deutsche Bank AG     5/22/2020       24,576  
GBP     564,011     USD   700,766   Goldman Sachs International     5/22/2020       9,650  
GBP     424,055     USD   530,769   JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     5/22/2020       3,362  
GBP     402,628     USD   500,669   Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.     5/22/2020       6,473  
HKD     19,818,000     USD   2,542,318   Citibank N.A.     5/22/2020       13,447  
JPY     115,338,000     USD   1,049,033   Deutsche Bank AG     5/22/2020       25,935  
KRW     42,694,000     USD   34,879   JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     6/22/2020       188  
NZD     339,000     USD   205,260   Deutsche Bank AG     5/22/2020       2,672  
USD     645,117     AUD   982,795   Brown Brothers Harriman     5/22/2020       4,642  
USD     209,049     CAD   278,107   Citibank N.A.     5/22/2020       9,249  
USD     230,417     EUR   204,351   Barclays Bank PLC     5/22/2020       6,408  
USD     818,408     EUR   729,267   Brown Brothers Harriman     5/22/2020       18,989  
USD     2,870,992     EUR   2,569,857   Citibank N.A.     5/22/2020       53,925  
USD     755,965     EUR   681,483   Deutsche Bank AG     5/22/2020       8,925  
USD     1,543,219     EUR   1,396,738   JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     5/22/2020       12,119  
USD     449,313     EUR   400,833   Merrill Lynch International     5/22/2020       9,922  
USD     266,408     EUR   241,228   Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.     5/22/2020       1,974  
USD     550,568     EUR   499,446   UBS AG     5/22/2020       3,078  
USD     11,845,804     GBP   9,161,276   Merrill Lynch International     5/22/2020       306,451  
USD     385,588     GBP   298,686   UBS AG     5/20/2020       9,372  
USD     1,684,580     MXN   32,899,000   JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     5/22/2020       323,426  
           

 

 

 
              $902,439  
           

 

 

 
Liability Derivatives        
EUR     4,063,702     USD   4,511,404   Deutsche Bank AG     5/22/2020       $(56,789
EUR     1,165,191     USD   1,288,843   Goldman Sachs International     5/22/2020       (11,564

 

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Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts - continued

 

     Currency
Purchased
        

Currency

Sold

  Counterparty   Settlement
Date
    Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Liability Derivatives - continued    
EUR     2,520,454     USD   2,813,955   JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     5/22/2020       $(51,043
EUR     45,257     USD   51,362   UBS AG     5/22/2020       (1,751
GBP     232,597     USD   302,096   Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.     5/20/2020       (9,124
NOK     1,421,290     USD   151,508   Merrill Lynch International     5/22/2020       (12,767
SGD     54,000     USD   38,674   Goldman Sachs International     5/22/2020       (378
USD     89,630     AUD   141,000   UBS AG     5/22/2020       (2,258
USD     205,964     CAD   291,000   UBS AG     5/22/2020       (3,099
USD     186,479     CHF   180,919   UBS AG     5/22/2020       (1,038
USD     2,526,018     EUR   2,324,000   Citibank N.A.     5/22/2020       (21,542
USD     9,827,587     EUR   9,002,755   Deutsche Bank AG     5/18/2020       (40,418
USD     3,910,152     EUR   3,597,364   Deutsche Bank AG     5/22/2020       (33,265
USD     27,742,697     EUR   25,380,537   Goldman Sachs International     5/22/2020       (79,351
USD     1,129,413     EUR   1,041,711   JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     5/22/2020       (12,507
USD     442,823     EUR   406,080   Merrill Lynch International     5/20/2020       (2,303
USD     411,091     EUR   379,438   Merrill Lynch International     5/22/2020       (4,847
USD     994,103     EUR   918,442   Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.     5/22/2020       (12,690
USD     1,376,963     EUR   1,265,961   UBS AG     5/22/2020       (10,779
USD     265,580     GBP   211,004   Barclays Bank PLC     5/22/2020       (197
USD     368,601     GBP   300,312   Citibank N.A.     5/22/2020       (9,666
USD     352,667     GBP   297,009   Deutsche Bank AG     5/22/2020       (21,439
USD     1,053,101     GBP   878,223   JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.     5/22/2020       (53,091
USD     1,283,262     GBP   1,030,858   Morgan Stanley Capital Services, Inc.     5/22/2020       (15,185
           

 

 

 
              $(467,091
           

 

 

 

Futures Contracts

 

Description   Long/
Short
  Currency   Contracts   Notional
Amount
    Expiration
Date
    Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Asset Derivatives            
Interest Rate Futures            
Euro-Bobl 5 yr   Short   EUR   210     $31,285,958       June - 2020       $77,779  
Euro-Buxl 30 yr   Long   EUR       9     2,161,892       June - 2020       6,292  
U.S. Treasury Bond   Long   USD       8     1,448,250       June - 2020       25,720  
U.S. Treasury Note 5 yr   Long   USD     48     6,023,250       June - 2020       193,770  
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bond   Long   USD     12     2,697,375       June - 2020       170,114  
           

 

 

 
              $473,675  
           

 

 

 

 

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Futures Contracts - continued

 

Description   Long/
Short
  Currency   Contracts   Notional
Amount
    Expiration
Date
    Value/
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
Liability Derivatives            
Interest Rate Futures            
Euro-Bund 10 yr   Short   EUR     73     $13,953,880       June - 2020       $(39,787
Long Gilt 10 yr   Short   GBP       9     1,560,898       June - 2020       (6,490
U.S. Treasury Note 10 yr   Short   USD   458     63,690,625       June - 2020       (2,684,502
           

 

 

 
              $(2,730,779
           

 

 

 

At April 30, 2020, the fund had liquid securities with an aggregate value of $1,394,932 to cover any collateral or margin obligations for certain derivative contracts.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

At 4/30/20 (unaudited)

This statement represents your fund’s balance sheet, which details the assets and liabilities comprising the total value of the fund.

 

Assets         

Investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value (identified cost, $465,170,776)

     $447,377,499  

Investments in affiliated issuers, at value (identified cost, $14,783,819)

     14,783,021  

Cash

     59,034  

Foreign currency, at value (identified cost, $13,009)

     13,150  

Receivables for

  

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     902,439  

Investments sold

     2,904,703  

Investments sold on an extended settlement basis

     2,642,250  

Interest

     5,556,621  

Other assets

     42,403  

Total assets

     $474,281,120  
Liabilities         

Notes payable

     $100,000,000  

Payables for

  

Distributions

     190,018  

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     467,091  

Net daily variation margin on open futures contracts

     254,032  

Investments purchased

     5,099,761  

Investments purchased on an extended settlement basis

     6,679,100  

Payable to affiliates

  

Investment adviser

     15,301  

Administrative services fee

     339  

Transfer agent and dividend disbursing costs

     10,700  

Payable for independent Trustees’ compensation

     12,823  

Accrued interest expense

     55,651  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     128,312  

Total liabilities

     $112,913,128  

Net assets

     $361,367,992  
Net assets consist of         

Paid-in capital

     $408,369,255  

Total distributable earnings (loss)

     (47,001,263

Net assets

     $361,367,992  

Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (62,929,570 shares authorized less 369,227 capital shares to be retired)

     62,560,343  

Net asset value per share (net assets of $361,367,992 / 62,560,343 shares of beneficial interest outstanding)

     $5.78  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

Six months ended 4/30/20 (unaudited)

This statement describes how much your fund earned in investment income and accrued in expenses. It also describes any gains and/or losses generated by fund operations.

 

Net investment income (loss)         

Income

  

Interest

     $11,345,727  

Dividends from affiliated issuers

     91,509  

Dividends

     64,972  

Other

     25,710  

Foreign taxes withheld

     (920

Total investment income

     $11,526,998  

Expenses

  

Management fee

     $1,316,385  

Transfer agent and dividend disbursing costs

     50,973  

Administrative services fee

     31,070  

Independent Trustees’ compensation

     31,894  

Stock exchange fee

     31,897  

Custodian fee

     23,883  

Shareholder communications

     80,647  

Audit and tax fees

     41,792  

Legal fees

     6,809  

Interest expense and fees

     891,519  

Miscellaneous

     30,675  

Total expenses

     $2,537,544  

Net investment income (loss)

     $8,989,454  
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)         

Realized gain (loss) (identified cost basis)

  

Unaffiliated issuers

     $1,838,360  

Affiliated issuers

     3,156  

Written options

     21,830  

Futures contracts

     (179,194

Swap agreements

     1,587,764  

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     530,917  

Foreign currency

     4,528  

Net realized gain (loss)

     $3,807,361  

Change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation

  

Unaffiliated issuers (net of $96,217 decrease in deferred country tax)

     $(34,320,335

Affiliated issuers

     (2,446

Written options

     (2,481

Futures contracts

     (3,303,876

Swap agreements

     (1,817

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

     1,431,505  

Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies

     (8,529

Net unrealized gain (loss)

     $(36,207,979

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

     $(32,400,618

Change in net assets from operations

     $(23,411,164

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

These statements describe the increases and/or decreases in net assets resulting from operations, any distributions, and any shareholder transactions.

 

Change in net assets    Six months ended
4/30/20
(unaudited)
     Year ended
10/31/19
 
From operations                  

Net investment income (loss)

     $8,989,454        $18,396,387  

Net realized gain (loss)

     3,807,361        (2,296,189

Net unrealized gain (loss)

     (36,207,979      34,699,386  

Change in net assets from operations

     $(23,411,164      $50,799,584  

Distributions to shareholders

     $(11,121,215      $(18,671,582

Tax return of capital distributions to shareholders

     $—        $(13,664,509

Distributions from other sources

     $(4,906,993      $—  

Change in net assets from fund share transactions

     $(7,051,961      $(18,139,266

Total change in net assets

     $(46,491,333      $324,227  
Net assets                  

At beginning of period

     407,859,325        407,535,098  

At end of period

     $361,367,992        $407,859,325  

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Six months ended 4/30/20 (unaudited)

This statement provides a summary of cash flows from investment activity for the fund.

 

Cash flows from operating activities:         

Change in net assets from operations

     $(23,411,164
Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:         

Purchase of investment securities

     (288,236,850

Proceeds from disposition of investment securities

     302,503,521  

Proceeds from disposition of short-term investments, net

     473,469  

Realized gain/loss on investments

     (1,838,360

Unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments

     34,418,998  

Unrealized appreciation/depreciation on foreign currency contracts

     (1,431,505

Unrealized appreciation/depreciation on swaps

     1,817  

Net amortization/accretion of income

     218,390  

Decrease in interest receivable

     257,691  

Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities

     (198,245

Decrease in payable for net daily variation margin on open futures contracts

     (133,934

Increase in other assets

     (31,624

Decrease in interest payable

     (151,360

Net cash provided by operating activities

     $22,440,844  
Cash flows from financing activities:         

Distributions paid in cash

     (16,040,319

Repurchase of shares of beneficial interest

     (7,051,961

Net cash used by financing activities

     $(23,092,280

Net decrease in cash and restricted cash

     $(651,436
Cash and restricted cash:         

Beginning of period (including foreign currency of $11,990)

     $723,620  

End of period (including foreign currency of $13,150)

     $72,184  

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Cash paid during the six months ended April 30, 2020 for interest was $1,042,879.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The financial highlights table is intended to help you understand the fund’s financial performance for the semiannual period and the past 5 fiscal years. Certain information reflects financial results for a single fund share. The total returns in the table represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in the fund share class (assuming reinvestment of all distributions) held for the entire period.

 

   

Six months
ended

4/30/20

    Year ended  
    10/31/19     10/31/18     10/31/17     10/31/16     10/31/15  
    (unaudited)                                

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $6.37       $6.06       $6.67       $6.73       $6.76       $7.39  
Income (loss) from investment operations

 

                       

Net investment income (loss) (d)

    $0.14       $0.28       $0.25       $0.30 (c)      $0.34       $0.36  

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    (0.50     0.50       (0.38     0.15       0.15       (0.43

Total from investment operations

    $(0.36     $0.78       $(0.13     $0.45       $0.49       $(0.07
Less distributions declared to shareholders

 

                       

From net investment income

    $(0.17     $(0.29     $(0.29     $(0.31     $(0.37     $(0.46

From net realized gain

                                  (0.08

From tax return of capital

          (0.21     (0.22     (0.23     (0.16     (0.03

From other sources

    (0.08                              

Total distributions declared to shareholders

    $(0.25     $(0.50     $(0.51     $(0.54     $(0.53     $(0.57

Net increase from repurchase of capital shares

    $0.02       $0.03       $0.03       $0.03       $0.01       $0.01  

Net asset value, end of period (x)

    $5.78       $6.37       $6.06       $6.67       $6.73       $6.76  

Market value, end of period

    $5.47       $6.01       $5.24       $6.16       $5.97       $5.94  

Total return at market value (%)

    (4.92 )(n)      25.05       (7.01     12.50       9.93       2.18  

Total return at net asset
value (%) (j)(s)(x)

    (5.20 )(n)      14.60       (0.68     8.06 (c)      8.89       0.24  
Ratios (%) (to average net assets)
and Supplemental data:

 

Expenses (f)

    1.30 (a)      1.56       1.33       1.10 (c)      1.10       0.98  

Net investment income (loss)

    4.60 (a)      4.54       4.00       4.45 (c)      5.13       5.05  

Portfolio turnover

    42 (n)      65       47       50       36       47  

Net assets at end of period
(000 omitted)

    $361,368       $407,859       $407,535       $471,461       $504,331       $515,095  
Supplemental Ratios (%):

 

Ratios of expenses to average net assets after expense reductions and excluding interest expense and fees (f)

    0.84 (a)      0.84       0.80       0.78 (c)      0.87       0.82  

 

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Six months
ended

4/30/20

    Year ended  
    10/31/19     10/31/18     10/31/17     10/31/16     10/31/15  
    (unaudited)                                
Senior Securities:

 

                                       

Total notes payable outstanding
(000 omitted)

    $100,000       $100,000       $100,000       $100,000       $100,000       $100,000  

Asset coverage per $1,000 of
indebtedness (k)

    $4,614       $5,079       $5,075       $5,715       $6,043       $6,151  

 

(a)

Annualized.

(c)

Amount reflects a one-time reimbursement of expenses by the custodian (or former custodian) without which net investment income and performance would be lower and expenses would be higher.

(d)

Per share data is based on average shares outstanding.

(f)

Ratios do not reflect reductions from fees paid indirectly, if applicable.

(j)

Total return at net asset value is calculated using the net asset value of the fund, not the publicly traded price and therefore may be different than the total return at market value.

(k)

Calculated by subtracting the fund’s total liabilities (not including notes payable) from the fund’s total assets and dividing this number by the notes payable outstanding and then multiplying by 1,000.

(n)

Not annualized.

(s)

From time to time the fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements, without which performance would be lower.

(x)

The net asset values and total returns at net asset value have been calculated on net assets which include adjustments made in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles required at period end for financial reporting purposes.

See Notes to Financial Statements

 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(1) Business and Organization

MFS Multimarket Income Trust (the fund) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a diversified closed-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 (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investment Companies.

(2) Significant Accounting Policies

General – 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 assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the preparation of these financial statements, management has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities through the date that the financial statements were issued. The fund invests in high-yield securities rated below investment grade. Investments in below investment grade quality securities can involve a substantially greater risk of default or can already be in default, and their values can decline significantly. Below investment grade quality securities tend to be more sensitive to adverse news about the issuer, or the market or economy in general, than higher quality debt instruments. The fund invests in foreign securities, including securities of emerging market issuers. Investments in foreign securities are vulnerable to the effects of changes in the relative values of the local currency and the U.S. dollar and to the effects of changes in each country’s market, economic, industrial, political, regulatory, geopolitical, and other conditions. Investments in emerging markets can involve additional and greater risks than the risks associated with investments in developed foreign markets. Emerging markets can have less developed markets, greater custody and operational risk, less developed legal, regulatory, and accounting systems, and greater political, social, and economic instability than developed markets.

In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) – Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting (“ASU 2020-04”), which provides optional, temporary relief with respect to the financial reporting of contracts subject to certain types of modifications due to the planned discontinuation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and other IBOR-based reference rates as of the end of 2021. The temporary relief provided by ASU 2020-04 is effective for certain reference rate-related contract modifications that occur during the period from March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Management is evaluating the impact of ASU 2020-04 on the fund’s investments, derivatives, debt and other contracts that will undergo reference rate-related modifications as a result of the reference rate reform.

In March 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2017-08, Receivables –Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20) – Premium Amortization on

 

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Purchased Callable Debt Securities (“ASU 2017-08”). For callable debt securities purchased at a premium that have explicit, non-contingent call features and that are callable at fixed prices on preset dates, ASU 2017-08 requires the premium to be amortized to the earliest call date. The fund adopted ASU 2017-08 as of the beginning of the reporting period on a modified retrospective basis. The adoption resulted in a change in accounting principle, since the fund had historically amortized such premiums to maturity for U.S. GAAP. As a result of the adoption, the fund recognized a cumulative effect adjustment that decreased the beginning of period cost of investments and increased the unrealized appreciation on investments by offsetting amounts. Adoption had no impact on the fund’s net assets or any prior period information presented in the financial statements. With respect to the fund’s results of operations, amortization of premium to first call date under ASU 2017-08 accelerates amortization with the intent of more closely aligning the recognition of income on such bonds with the economics of the instrument.

Balance Sheet Offsetting – The fund’s accounting policy with respect to balance sheet offsetting is that, absent an event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreement, or similar agreement, does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities across transactions between the fund and the applicable counterparty. The fund’s right to setoff may be restricted or prohibited by the bankruptcy or insolvency laws of the particular jurisdiction to which a specific master netting agreement counterparty is subject. Balance sheet offsetting disclosures, to the extent applicable to the fund, have been included in the fund’s Significant Accounting Policies note under the captions for each of the fund’s in-scope financial instruments and transactions.

Investment Valuations – Equity securities, including restricted equity securities, are generally valued at the last sale or official closing price on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Equity securities, for which there were no sales reported that day, are generally valued at the last quoted daily bid quotation on their primary market or exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Debt instruments and floating rate loans, including restricted debt instruments, are generally valued at an evaluated or composite bid as provided by a third-party pricing service. Short-term instruments with a maturity at issuance of 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Exchange-traded options are generally valued at the last sale or official closing price on their primary exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Exchange-traded options for which there were no sales reported that day are generally valued at the last daily bid quotation on their primary exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. For put options, the position may be valued at the last daily ask quotation if there are no trades reported during the day. Options not traded on an exchange are generally valued at a broker/dealer bid quotation. Foreign currency options are generally valued at valuations provided by a third-party pricing service. Futures contracts are generally valued at last posted settlement price on their primary exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Futures contracts for which there were no trades that day for a particular position are generally valued at the closing bid quotation on their primary exchange as provided by a third-party pricing service. Forward foreign currency

 

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exchange contracts are generally valued at the mean of bid and asked prices for the time period interpolated from rates provided by a third-party pricing service for proximate time periods. Swap agreements are generally valued at valuations provided by a third-party pricing service, which for cleared swaps includes an evaluation of any trading activity at the clearinghouses. Open-end investment companies are generally valued at net asset value per share. Securities and other assets generally valued on the basis of information from a third-party pricing service may also be valued at a broker/dealer bid quotation. In determining values, third-party pricing services can utilize both transaction data and market information such as yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, and other market data. The values of foreign securities and other assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollars using the mean of bid and asked prices for rates provided by a third-party pricing service.

The Board of Trustees has delegated primary responsibility for determining or causing to be determined the value of the fund’s investments (including any fair valuation) to the adviser pursuant to valuation policies and procedures approved by the Board. If the adviser determines that reliable market quotations are not readily available, investments are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the adviser in accordance with such procedures under the oversight of the Board of Trustees. Under the fund’s valuation policies and procedures, market quotations are not considered to be readily available for most types of debt instruments and floating rate loans and many types of derivatives. These investments are generally valued at fair value based on information from third-party pricing services. In addition, investments may be valued at fair value if the adviser determines that an investment’s value has been materially affected by events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment is principally traded (such as foreign exchange or market) and prior to the determination of the fund’s net asset value, or after the halt of trading of a specific security where trading does not resume prior to the close of the exchange or market on which the security is principally traded. The adviser generally relies on third-party pricing services or other information (such as the correlation with price movements of similar securities in the same or other markets; the type, cost and investment characteristics of the security; the business and financial condition of the issuer; and trading and other market data) to assist in determining whether to fair value and at what value to fair value an investment. The value of an investment for purposes of calculating the fund’s net asset value can differ depending on the source and method used to determine value. When fair valuation is used, the value of an investment used to determine the fund’s net asset value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same investment. There can be no assurance that the fund could obtain the fair value assigned to an investment if it were to sell the investment at the same time at which the fund determines its net asset value per share.

Various inputs are used in determining the value of the fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are categorized into three broad levels. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fund’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires

 

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judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment. Level 1 includes unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 includes other significant observable market-based inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speed, and credit risk). Level 3 includes unobservable inputs, which may include the adviser’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments. Other financial instruments are derivative instruments, such as futures contracts and forward foreign currency exchange contracts. The following is a summary of the levels used as of April 30, 2020 in valuing the fund’s assets or liabilities:

 

Financial Instruments    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3      Total  
Equity Securities:          

United States

     $4,664,940       $45       $275,288        $4,940,273  

Mexico

           188,146              188,146  

Canada

     65,563                    65,563  
U.S. Treasury Bonds & U.S. Government Agencies & Equivalents            5,410,182              5,410,182  
Non-U.S. Sovereign Debt            61,404,966              61,404,966  
Municipal Bonds            1,827,834              1,827,834  
U.S. Corporate Bonds            239,937,481              239,937,481  
Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities            5,004,123              5,004,123  
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities            3,498,436              3,498,436  
Asset-Backed Securities (including CDOs)            10,040,878              10,040,878  
Foreign Bonds            112,770,473              112,770,473  
Floating Rate Loans            2,289,144              2,289,144  
Mutual Funds      14,783,021                    14,783,021  
Total      $19,513,524       $442,371,708       $275,288        $462,160,520  
Other Financial Instruments                          
Futures Contracts – Assets      $473,675       $—       $—        $473,675  
Futures Contracts – Liabilities      (2,730,779                  (2,730,779
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts – Assets            902,439              902,439  
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts – Liabilities            (467,091            (467,091

For further information regarding security characteristics, see the Portfolio of Investments.

The following is a reconciliation of level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value. The table presents the activity of level 3 securities held at the beginning and the end of the period.

 

     Equity Securities  
Balance as of 10/31/19      $263,011  

Change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation

     12,277  
Balance as of 4/30/20      $275,288  

The net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation from investments held as level 3 at April 30, 2020 is $12,277. At April 30, 2020, the fund held one level 3 security.

 

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Foreign Currency Translation – Purchases and sales of foreign investments, income, and expenses are converted into U.S. dollars based upon currency exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions or on the reporting date for foreign denominated receivables and payables. Gains and losses attributable to foreign currency exchange rates on sales of securities are recorded for financial statement purposes as net realized gains and losses on investments. Gains and losses attributable to foreign exchange rate movements on receivables, payables, income and expenses are recorded for financial statement purposes as foreign currency transaction gains and losses. That portion of both realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments that results from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed.

Derivatives – The fund uses derivatives primarily to increase or decrease exposure to a particular market or segment of the market, or security, to increase or decrease interest rate or currency exposure, or as alternatives to direct investments. Derivatives are used for hedging or non-hedging purposes. While hedging can reduce or eliminate losses, it can also reduce or eliminate gains. When the fund uses derivatives as an investment to increase market exposure, or for hedging purposes, gains and losses from derivative instruments may be substantially greater than the derivative’s original cost.

The derivative instruments used by the fund during the period were written options, purchased options, futures contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, and swap agreements. Depending on the type of derivative, the fund may exit a derivative position by entering into an offsetting transaction with a counterparty or exchange, negotiating an agreement with the derivative counterparty, or novating the position to a third party. The fund may be unable to promptly close out a futures position in instances where the daily fluctuation in the price for that type of future exceeds the daily limit set by the exchange. The fund’s period end derivatives, as presented in the Portfolio of Investments and the associated Derivative Contract tables, generally are indicative of the volume of its derivative activity during the period.

The following table presents, by major type of derivative contract, the fair value, on a gross basis, of the asset and liability components of derivatives held by the fund at April 30, 2020 as reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:

 

        Fair Value (a)  
Risk   Derivative Contracts   Asset Derivatives     Liability Derivatives  
Interest Rate   Interest Rate Futures     $473,675       $(2,730,779)  
Foreign Exchange   Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts     902,439       (467,091)  
Credit   Purchased Credit Options     18,645        
Total       $1,394,759       $(3,197,870)  

 

(a)

The value of purchased options outstanding is included in investments in unaffiliated issuers, at value, within the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Values presented in this table for futures contracts correspond to the values reported in the fund’s Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day net variation margin for futures contracts is separately reported within the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

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The following table presents, by major type of derivative contract, the realized gain (loss) on derivatives held by the fund for the six months ended April 30, 2020 as reported in the Statement of Operations:

 

Risk    Futures
Contracts
     Swap
Agreements
     Forward
Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Unaffiliated
Issuers
(Purchased
Options)
     Written
Options
 
Interest Rate      $(179,194)        $—        $—        $—        $—  
Foreign Exchange                    530,917                
Credit             1,587,764               35,152        21,830  
Total      $(179,194)        $1,587,764        $530,917        $35,152        $21,830  

The following table presents, by major type of derivative contract, the change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on derivatives held by the fund for the six months ended April 30, 2020 as reported in the Statement of Operations:

 

Risk    Futures
Contracts
     Swap
Agreements
     Forward
Foreign
Currency
Exchange
Contracts
     Unaffiliated
Issuers
(Purchased
Options)
     Written
Options
 
Interest Rate      $(3,303,876)        $—        $—        $—        $—  
Foreign Exchange                    1,431,505                
Credit             (1,817             (189,447      (2,481
Total      $(3,303,876)        $(1,817      $1,431,505        $(189,447      $(2,481

Derivative counterparty credit risk is managed through formal evaluation of the creditworthiness of all potential counterparties. On certain, but not all, uncleared derivatives, the fund attempts to reduce its exposure to counterparty credit risk whenever possible by entering into an ISDA Master Agreement on a bilateral basis. The ISDA Master Agreement gives each party to the agreement the right to terminate all transactions traded under such agreement if there is a specified deterioration in the credit quality of the other party. Upon an event of default or a termination of the ISDA Master Agreement, the non-defaulting party has the right to close out all transactions traded under such agreement and to net amounts owed under each agreement to one net amount payable by one party to the other. This right to close out and net payments across all transactions traded under the ISDA Master Agreement could result in a reduction of the fund’s credit risk to such counterparty equal to any amounts payable by the fund under the applicable transactions, if any.

Collateral and margin requirements differ by type of derivative. For cleared derivatives (e.g., futures contracts, cleared swaps, and exchange-traded options), margin requirements are set by the clearing broker and the clearing house and collateral, in the form of cash or securities, is posted by the fund directly with the clearing broker. Collateral terms are counterparty agreement specific for uncleared derivatives (e.g., forward foreign currency exchange contracts, uncleared swap agreements, and uncleared options) and collateral, in the form of cash and securities, is held in segregated accounts with the fund’s custodian in connection with these agreements. For derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, which contains a collateral

 

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support annex, the collateral requirements are netted across all transactions traded under such counterparty-specific agreement and an amount is posted from one party to the other to collateralize such obligations. Cash that has been segregated or delivered to cover the fund’s collateral or margin obligations under derivative contracts, if any, will be reported separately in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as restricted cash for uncleared derivatives and/or deposits with brokers for cleared derivatives. Securities pledged as collateral or margin for the same purpose, if any, are noted in the Portfolio of Investments. The fund may be required to make payments of interest on uncovered collateral or margin obligations with the broker. Any such payments are included in “Interest expense and fees” in the Statement of Operations.

Written Options – In exchange for a premium, the fund wrote call options on securities for which it anticipated the price would decline and also wrote put options on securities for which it anticipated the price would increase. At the time the option was written, the fund believed the premium received exceeded the potential loss that could result from adverse price changes in the options’ underlying securities. In a written option, the fund as the option writer grants the buyer the right to purchase from, or sell to, the fund a specified number of shares or units of a particular security, currency or index at a specified price within a specified period of time.

The premium received is initially recorded as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The option is subsequently marked-to-market daily with the difference between the premium received and the market value of the written option being recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. When a written option expires, the fund realizes a gain equal to the amount of the premium received. The difference between the premium received and the amount paid on effecting a closing transaction is considered a realized gain or loss. When a written call option is exercised, the premium received is offset against the proceeds to determine the realized gain or loss. When a written put option is exercised, the premium reduces the cost basis of the security purchased by the fund.

At the initiation of the written option contract, for exchange traded options, the fund is required to deposit securities or cash as collateral with the custodian for the benefit of the broker or directly with the clearing broker, based on the type of option. For uncleared options, the fund may post collateral subject to the terms of an ISDA Master Agreement as generally described above if the market value of the options contract moves against it. The fund, as writer of an option, may have no control over whether the underlying securities may be sold (call) or purchased (put) and, as a result, bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the securities underlying the written option. Losses from writing options can exceed the premium received and can exceed the potential loss from an ordinary buy and sell transaction. Although the fund’s market risk may be significant, the maximum counterparty credit risk to the fund is equal to the market value of any collateral posted to the broker. For uncleared options, this risk is mitigated in cases where there is an ISDA Master Agreement between the fund and the counterparty providing for netting as described above.

Purchased Options – The fund purchased call and put options for a premium. Purchased call and put options entitle the holder to buy and sell a specified number of shares or units of a particular security, currency or index at a specified price at a specified date or within a specified period of time. Purchasing call options may hedge

 

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against an anticipated increase in the dollar cost of securities or currency to be acquired or increase the fund’s exposure to an underlying instrument. Purchasing put options may hedge against an anticipated decline in the value of portfolio securities or currency or decrease the fund’s exposure to an underlying instrument.

The premium paid is initially recorded as an investment in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. That investment is subsequently marked-to-market daily with the difference between the premium paid and the market value of the purchased option being recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. Premiums paid for purchased call and put options which have expired are treated as realized losses on investments in the Statement of Operations. Upon the exercise or closing of a purchased call option, the premium paid is added to the cost of the security or financial instrument purchased. Upon the exercise or closing of a purchased put option, the premium paid is offset against the proceeds on the sale of the underlying security or financial instrument in order to determine the realized gain or loss on investments.

Whether or not the option is exercised, the fund’s maximum risk of loss from purchasing an option is the amount of premium paid. All option contracts involve credit risk if the counterparty to the option contract fails to perform. For uncleared options, this risk is mitigated in cases where there is an ISDA Master Agreement between the fund and the counterparty providing for netting as described above and, where applicable, by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the fund to cover the fund’s exposure to the counterparty under such ISDA Master Agreement.

Futures Contracts – The fund entered into futures contracts which may be used to hedge against or obtain broad market exposure, interest rate exposure, currency exposure, or to manage duration. A futures contract represents a commitment for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the fund is required to deposit with the broker, either in cash or securities, an initial margin in an amount equal to a specified percentage of the notional amount of the contract. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the contract, and are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized gain or loss by the fund until the contract is closed or expires at which point the gain or loss on futures contracts is realized.

The fund bears the risk of interest rates, exchange rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. While futures contracts may present less counterparty risk to the fund since the contracts are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse guarantees payments to the broker, there is still counterparty credit risk due to the insolvency of the broker. The fund’s maximum risk of loss due to counterparty credit risk is equal to the margin posted by the fund to the broker plus any gains or minus any losses on the outstanding futures contracts.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts – The fund entered into forward foreign currency exchange contracts for the purchase or sale of a specific foreign currency at a fixed price on a future date. These contracts may be used to hedge the fund’s currency risk or for non-hedging purposes. For hedging purposes, the fund may enter into contracts to deliver or receive foreign currency that the fund will receive

 

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from or use in its normal investment activities. The fund may also use contracts to hedge against declines in the value of foreign currency denominated securities due to unfavorable exchange rate movements. For non-hedging purposes, the fund may enter into contracts with the intent of changing the relative exposure of the fund’s portfolio of securities to different currencies to take advantage of anticipated exchange rate changes.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are adjusted by the daily exchange rate of the underlying currency and any unrealized gains or losses are recorded as a receivable or payable for forward foreign currency exchange contracts until the contract settlement date. On contract settlement date, any gain or loss on the contract is recorded as realized gains or losses on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from unanticipated movements in the value of the contract and from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. Generally, the fund’s maximum risk due to counterparty credit risk is the unrealized gain on the contract due to the use of Continuous Linked Settlement, a multicurrency cash settlement system for the centralized settlement of foreign transactions. This risk is mitigated in cases where there is an ISDA Master Agreement between the fund and the counterparty providing for netting as described above and, where applicable, by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the fund to cover the fund’s exposure to the counterparty under such ISDA Master Agreement.

Swap Agreements – During the period the fund entered into swap agreements. Swap agreements generally involve a periodic exchange of cash payments on a net basis, at specified intervals or upon the occurrence of specified events, between the fund and a counterparty. Certain swap agreements may be entered into as a bilateral contract (“uncleared swaps”) while others are required to be centrally cleared (“cleared swaps”). In a cleared swap transaction, the ultimate counterparty to the transaction is a clearinghouse (the “clearinghouse”). The contract is transferred and accepted by the clearinghouse immediately following execution of the swap contract with an executing broker. Thereafter, throughout the term of the cleared swap, the fund interfaces indirectly with the clearinghouse through a clearing broker and has counterparty risk to the clearing broker as well.

Both cleared and uncleared swap agreements are marked to market daily. The value of uncleared swap agreements is reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as “Uncleared swaps, at value” which includes any related interest accruals to be paid or received by the fund. For cleared swaps, payments (variation margin) are made or received by the fund each day, depending on the daily fluctuations in the value of the cleared swap, such that only the current day net receivable or payable for variation margin is reported in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

For both cleared and uncleared swaps, the periodic exchange of net cash payments, at specified intervals or upon the occurrence of specified events as stipulated by the agreement, is recorded as realized gain or loss on swap agreements in the Statement of Operations. Premiums paid or received at the inception of the agreements are amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the agreement as realized gain or loss on swap agreements in the Statement of Operations. A liquidation

 

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payment received or made upon early termination is recorded as a realized gain or loss on swap agreements in the Statement of Operations. The change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on swap agreements in the Statement of Operations reflects the aggregate change over the reporting period in the value of swaps net of any unamortized premiums paid or received.

Risks related to swap agreements include the possible lack of a liquid market, unfavorable market and interest rate movements of the underlying instrument and the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the agreements. The fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from/paid to the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life, to the extent that the amount is positive. To address counterparty risk, uncleared swap agreements are limited to only highly-rated counterparties. Risk is further reduced by having an ISDA Master Agreement between the fund and the counterparty providing for netting as described above and, where applicable, by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the fund to cover the fund’s exposure to the counterparty under such ISDA Master Agreement. The fund’s counterparty risk due to cleared swaps is mitigated by the fact that the clearinghouse is the true counterparty to the transaction and the regulatory requirement safeguards in the event of a clearing broker bankruptcy.

The fund entered into credit default swap agreements in order to manage its exposure to the market or certain sectors of the market, to reduce its credit risk exposure to defaults of corporate and sovereign issuers or to create exposure to corporate or sovereign issuers to which it is not otherwise exposed. In a credit default swap agreement, the protection buyer can make an upfront payment and will make a stream of payments to the protection seller based on a fixed percentage applied to the agreement notional amount in exchange for the right to receive a specified return upon the occurrence of a defined credit event on the reference obligation (which may be either a single security or a basket of securities issued by corporate or sovereign issuers) and, with respect to the cases where physical settlement applies, the delivery by the buyer to the seller of a defined deliverable obligation. Although agreement-specific, credit events generally consist of a combination of the following: bankruptcy, failure to pay, restructuring, obligation acceleration, obligation default, or repudiation/moratorium, each as defined in the 2003 ISDA Credit Derivatives Definitions as amended by the relevant agreement. Restructuring is generally not applicable when the reference obligation is issued by a North American corporation and obligation acceleration, obligation default, or repudiation/moratorium are generally only applicable when the reference obligation is issued by a sovereign entity or an entity in an emerging country. Upon determination of the final price for the deliverable obligation (or upon delivery of the deliverable obligation in the case of physical settlement), the difference between the value of the deliverable obligation and the swap agreement’s notional amount is recorded as realized gain or loss on swap agreements in the Statement of Operations.

Credit default swap agreements are considered to have credit-risk-related contingent features since they trigger payment by the protection seller to the protection buyer upon the occurrence of a defined credit event. The maximum amount of future, undiscounted payments that the fund, as protection seller, could be required to make

 

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is equal to the swap agreement’s notional amount. The protection seller’s payment obligation would be offset to the extent of the value of the agreement’s deliverable obligation. At April 30, 2020, the fund did not hold any credit default swap agreements at an unrealized loss where it is the protection seller. The fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty risk, either as the protection seller or as the protection buyer, is the fair value of the agreement.

Loans and Other Direct Debt Instruments – The fund invests in loans and loan participations or other receivables. These investments may include standby financing commitments, including revolving credit facilities, which contractually obligate the fund to supply additional cash to the borrower on demand. The fund generally provides this financial support in order to preserve its existing investment or to obtain a more senior secured interest in the assets of the borrower. Loan participations involve a risk of insolvency of the lending bank or other financial intermediary.

TBA Dollar Roll Transactions – The fund enters into TBA dollar roll transactions in which the fund sells TBA mortgage-backed securities to financial institutions and simultaneously agrees to repurchase similar (same issuer, type and coupon) securities at a later date at an agreed-upon price. During the period between the sale and repurchase, the fund will not be entitled to receive interest and principal payments on the securities sold. The fund accounts for dollar roll transactions as purchases and sales and realizes gains and losses on these transactions. TBA dollar roll transactions involve the risk that the market value of the securities that the fund is required to purchase may decline below the agreed upon repurchase price of those securities.

Statement of Cash Flows – Information on financial transactions which have been settled through the receipt or disbursement of cash or restricted cash is presented in the Statement of Cash Flows. Cash as presented in the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities includes cash on hand at the fund’s custodian bank and does not include any short-term investments. Restricted cash is presented in the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as restricted cash for uncleared derivatives and/or deposits with brokers for cleared derivatives and represents cash that has been segregated or delivered to cover the fund’s collateral or margin obligations under derivative contracts.

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities with that shown in the Statement of Cash Flows:

 

     4/30/20  
Cash      $72,184  
Restricted cash       
Restricted cash included in deposits with brokers       
Total cash and restricted cash in the Statement of Cash Flows      $72,184  

 

Indemnifications – Under the fund’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees may be indemnified against certain liabilities and expenses arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into agreements with service providers that may contain indemnification clauses. The fund’s maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the fund that have not yet occurred.

 

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Investment Transactions and Income – Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. All premium and discount is amortized or accreted for financial statement purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Some securities may be purchased or sold on an extended settlement basis which includes “when-issued”, “delayed delivery” or “To Be Announced” (TBA) securities. For extended settlement transactions, the receipt or delivery of the securities by the fund and related payments occur at a future date, usually beyond the customary settlement time. The fund earns certain fees in connection with its floating rate loan purchasing activities. These fees are in addition to interest payments earned and may include amendment fees, commitment fees, facility fees, consent fees, and prepayment fees. Commitment fees are recorded on an accrual basis as income in the accompanying financial statements. Dividends received in cash are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Certain dividends from foreign securities will be recorded when the fund is informed of the dividend if such information is obtained subsequent to the ex-dividend date. Dividend and interest payments received in additional securities are recorded on the ex-dividend or ex-interest date in an amount equal to the value of the security on such date. Debt obligations may be placed on non-accrual status or set to accrue at a rate of interest less than the contractual coupon when the collection of all or a portion of interest has become doubtful. Interest income for those debt obligations may be further reduced by the write-off of the related interest receivables when deemed uncollectible.

The fund may receive proceeds from litigation settlements. Any proceeds received from litigation involving portfolio holdings are reflected in the Statement of Operations in realized gain/loss if the security has been disposed of by the fund or in unrealized gain/loss if the security is still held by the fund. Any other proceeds from litigation not related to portfolio holdings are reflected as other income in the Statement of Operations.

The fund purchased or sold debt securities on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis, or in a “To Be Announced” (TBA) or “forward commitment” transaction with delivery or payment to occur at a later date beyond the normal settlement period. When the fund sells securities on a when-issued, delayed delivery, TBA, or forward commitment basis, the fund typically owns or has the right to acquire securities equivalent in kind and amount to the delivered securities. At the time a fund enters into a commitment to purchase or sell a security, the transaction is recorded and the value of the security acquired or sold is reflected in the fund’s net asset value. The price of such security and the date that the security will be delivered and paid for are fixed at the time the transaction is negotiated. The value of the security may vary with market fluctuations. TBA securities resulting from these transactions are included in the Portfolio of Investments. TBA purchase and sale commitments are held at carrying amount, which approximates fair value and are categorized as level 2 within the fair value hierarchy and included in Investments purchased or sold on an extended settlement basis in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. No interest accrues to the fund until payment takes place. At the time that a fund enters into this type of transaction, the fund is required to have sufficient cash and/or liquid securities to cover its commitments. Losses may arise due to changes in the value of the underlying securities prior to settlement date or if the counterparty does not perform under the contract’s terms, or if the issuer does not issue the securities due to political, economic or other factors.

 

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To mitigate the counterparty credit risk on TBA securities and other types of forward settling mortgage-backed securities, the fund whenever possible enters into a Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreement (“MSFTA”) on a bilateral basis with each of the counterparties with whom it undertakes a significant volume of transactions. The MSFTA gives each party to the agreement the right to terminate all transactions traded under such agreement if there is a specified deterioration in the credit quality of the other party. Upon an event of default or a termination of the MSFTA, the non-defaulting party has the right to close out all transactions traded under such agreement and to net amounts owed under each transaction to one net amount payable by one party to the other. This right to close out and net payments across all transactions traded under the MSFTA could result in a reduction of the fund’s credit risk to such counterparty equal to any amounts payable by the fund under the applicable transactions, if any.

For mortgage-backed securities traded under a MSFTA, the collateral and margining

requirements are contract specific. Collateral amounts across all transactions traded under such agreement are netted and an amount is posted from one party to the other to collateralize such obligations. Cash that has been pledged to cover the fund’s collateral or margin obligations under a MSFTA, if any, will be reported separately on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as restricted cash. Securities pledged as collateral or margin for the same purpose, if any, are noted in the Portfolio of Investments.

Tax Matters and Distributions – The fund intends to qualify as a regulated investment company, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, and to distribute all of its taxable income, including realized capital gains. As a result, no provision for federal income tax is required. The fund’s federal tax returns, when filed, will remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a three year period. Management has analyzed the fund’s tax positions taken on federal and state tax returns for all open tax years and does not believe that there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability. Foreign taxes, if any, have been accrued by the fund in the accompanying financial statements in accordance with the applicable foreign tax law. Foreign income taxes may be withheld by certain countries in which the fund invests. Additionally, capital gains realized by the fund on securities issued in or by certain foreign countries may be subject to capital gains tax imposed by those countries.

Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The fund seeks to pay monthly distributions based on an annual rate of 8.00% of the fund’s average monthly net asset value. As a result, distributions may exceed actual earnings which may result in a tax return of capital. Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Certain capital accounts in the financial statements are periodically adjusted for permanent differences in order to reflect their tax character. These adjustments have no impact on net assets or net asset value per share. Temporary differences which arise from recognizing certain items of income, expense, gain or loss in different periods for financial statement and tax purposes will reverse at some time in the future.

Book/tax differences primarily relate to amortization and accretion of debt securities, straddle loss deferrals, and derivative transactions.

 

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For the six months ended April 30, 2020, the amount of distributions estimated to be a tax return of capital was approximately $4,906,993 which is reported as distributions from other sources in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

The tax character of distributions made during the current period will be determined at fiscal year end. The tax character of distributions declared to shareholders for the last fiscal year is as follows:

 

     Year ended
10/31/19
 
Ordinary income (including any
short-term capital gains)
     $18,671,582  
Tax return of capital (b)      13,664,509  
Total distributions      $32,336,091  

 

(b)

Distributions in excess of tax basis earnings and profits are reported in the financial statements as a tax return of capital.

The federal tax cost and the tax basis components of distributable earnings were as follows:

 

As of 4/30/20       
Cost of investments      $483,519,202  
Gross appreciation      9,112,250  
Gross depreciation      (30,470,932
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      $(21,358,682
As of 10/31/19       
Capital loss carryforwards      (20,196,422
Other temporary differences      (254,599
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)      12,889,130  

The aggregate cost above includes prior fiscal year end tax adjustments, if applicable.

As of October 31, 2019, the fund had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized gains. These net capital losses may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. Such losses are characterized as follows:

 

Short-Term      $(1,981,466
Long-Term      (18,214,956
Total      $(20,196,422

(3) Transactions with Affiliates

Investment Adviser – The fund has an investment advisory agreement with MFS to provide overall investment management and related administrative services and facilities to the fund. The management fee is computed daily and paid monthly at an annual rate of 0.34% of the fund’s average daily net assets and 5.40% of gross income. Gross income is calculated based on tax elections that generally include the accretion of discount and exclude the amortization of premium, which may differ from investment income reported in the Statement of Operations. The management fee,

 

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from net assets and gross income, incurred for the six months ended April 30, 2020 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.67% of the fund’s average daily net assets.

Transfer Agent – The fund engages Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (“Computershare”) as the sole transfer agent for the fund. MFS Service Center, Inc. (MFSC) monitors and supervises the activities of Computershare for an agreed upon fee approved by the Board of Trustees. For the six months ended April 30, 2020, these fees paid to MFSC amounted to $16,132.

Administrator – MFS provides certain financial, legal, shareholder communications, compliance, and other administrative services to the fund. Under an administrative services agreement, the fund reimburses MFS the costs incurred to provide these services. The fund is charged an annual fixed amount of $17,500 plus a fee based on average daily net assets. The administrative services fee incurred for the six months ended April 30, 2020 was equivalent to an annual effective rate of 0.0159% of the fund’s average daily net assets.

Trustees’ and Officers’ Compensation – The fund pays compensation to independent Trustees in the form of a retainer, attendance fees, and additional compensation to Board and Committee chairpersons. The fund does not pay compensation directly to Trustees or officers of the fund who are also officers of the investment adviser, all of whom receive remuneration from MFS for their services to the fund. Certain officers and Trustees of the fund are officers or directors of MFS and MFSC.

Prior to December 31, 2001, the fund had an unfunded defined benefit plan (“DB plan”) for independent Trustees. As of December 31, 2001, the Board took action to terminate the DB plan with respect to then-current and any future independent Trustees, such that the DB plan covers only certain of those former independent Trustees who retired on or before December 31, 2001. The DB plan resulted in a pension expense of $1,215 and is included in “Independent Trustees’ compensation” in the Statement of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2020. The liability for deferred retirement benefits payable to those former independent Trustees under the DB plan amounted to $8,328 at April 30, 2020, and is included in “Payable for independent Trustees’ compensation” in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Other The fund invests in the MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio which is managed by MFS and seeks current income consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity. This money market fund does not pay a management fee to MFS but does incur investment and operating costs.

The fund is permitted to engage in purchase and sale transactions with funds and accounts for which MFS serves as investment adviser or sub-adviser (“cross-trades”) pursuant to a policy adopted by the Board of Trustees. This policy has been designed to ensure that cross-trades conducted by the fund comply with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. During the six months ended April 30, 2020, the fund engaged in purchase transactions pursuant to this policy, which amounted to $1,198,560.

 

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(4) Portfolio Securities

For the six months ended April 30, 2020, purchases and sales of investments, other than purchased option transactions and short-term obligations, were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Sales  
U.S. Government securities      $21,204,627        $44,814,515  
Non-U.S. Government securities      178,889,242        172,180,022  

(5) Shares of Beneficial Interest

The fund’s Declaration of Trust permits the Trustees to issue an unlimited number of full and fractional shares of beneficial interest. The Trustees have authorized the repurchase by the fund of up to 10% annually of its own shares of beneficial interest. The fund repurchased 1,421,609 shares of beneficial interest during the six months ended April 30, 2020 at an average price per share of $4.96 and a weighted average discount of 10.46% per share. The fund repurchased 3,218,293 shares of beneficial interest during the year ended October 31, 2019 at an average price per share of $5.64 and a weighted average discount of 8.64% per share. Transactions in fund shares were as follows:

 

     Six months ended
4/30/20
     Year ended
10/31/19
 
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount  
Capital shares repurchased      (1,421,609      $(7,051,961      (3,218,293      $(18,139,266

(6) Loan Agreement

The fund has a credit agreement with a bank for a revolving secured line of credit that can be drawn upon up to $100,000,000. At April 30, 2020, the fund had outstanding borrowings under this agreement in the amount of $100,000,000, which are secured by a lien on the fund’s assets. The loan’s carrying value in the fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities approximates its fair value. The loan value as of the reporting date is considered level 2 under the fair value hierarchy. The credit agreement matures on August 19, 2020. Borrowings under the agreement can be made for liquidity or leverage purposes. Interest is charged at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus an agreed upon spread with the option to choose LIBOR periods of overnight, 1, 2, 3, or 6 months, or at the option of the borrower an alternate base rate plus an agreed upon spread. The fund incurred interest expense of $886,579 during the period, which is included in “Interest expense and fees” in the Statement of Operations. The fund may also be charged a commitment fee based on the average daily unused portion of the line of credit. The fund did not incur a commitment fee during the period. For the six months ended April 30, 2020, the average loan balance was $100,000,000 at a weighted average annual interest rate of 1.78%. The fund is subject to certain covenants including, but not limited to, requirements with respect to asset coverage, portfolio diversification and liquidity.

 

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(7) Investments in Affiliated Issuers

An affiliated issuer may be considered one in which the fund owns 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common control. For the purposes of this report, the following were affiliated issuers:

 

Affiliated Issuers   Beginning
Value
    Purchases     Sales
Proceeds
    Realized
Gain
(Loss)
    Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation or
Depreciation
    Ending
Value
 
MFS Institutional Money
Market Portfolio
    $15,258,936       $82,820,079       $83,296,704       $3,156       $(2,446     $14,783,021  
Affiliated Issuers                               Dividend
Income
    Capital Gain
Distributions
 
MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio

 

        $91,509       $—  

(8) Impacts of COVID-19

The pandemic related to the global spread of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which was first detected in December 2019, has resulted in significant disruptions to global business activity and the global economy, as well as the economies of individual countries, the financial performance of individual companies and sectors, and the securities and commodities markets in general. This pandemic, the full effects of which are still unknown, has resulted in substantial market volatility and may have adversely impacted the prices and liquidity of the fund’s investments and the fund’s performance.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of MFS Multimarket Income Trust:

We have reviewed the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities of MFS Multimarket Income Trust (the Fund), including the portfolio of investments, as of April 30, 2020, and the related statements of operations, changes in net assets, cash flows and financial highlights for the six-month period ended April 30, 2020. These interim financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund’s management.

We conducted our review in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial statements and financial highlights for them to be in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the statement of changes in net assets for the year ended October 31, 2019 and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period ended October 31, 2019, and in our report dated December 16, 2019, we expressed an unqualified opinion on such statement of changes in net assets and financial highlights.

 

LOGO

Boston, Massachusetts

June 16, 2020

 

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PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND INFORMATION

MFS votes proxies on behalf of the fund pursuant to proxy voting policies and procedures that are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-225-2606, by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC Web site at http://www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how the fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available by August 31 of each year without charge by visiting mfs.com/proxyvoting, or by visiting the SEC’s Web site at http://www.sec.gov.

QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO DISCLOSURE

The fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. A shareholder can obtain the portfolio holdings report for the first and third quarters of the fund’s fiscal year at mfs.com/closedendfunds by choosing the fund’s name and then selecting the “Resources” tab and clicking on “Prospectus and Reports”.

FURTHER INFORMATION

From time to time, MFS may post important information about the fund or the MFS funds on the MFS web site (mfs.com). This information is available at https://www.mfs.com/en-us/what-we-do/announcements.html or at mfs.com/closedendfunds by choosing the fund’s name.

Additional information about the fund (e.g., performance, dividends and the fund’s price history) is also available by clicking on the fund’s name under “Closed-End Funds” in the “Products” section of mfs.com.

INFORMATION ABOUT FUND CONTRACTS AND LEGAL CLAIMS

The fund has entered into contractual arrangements with an investment adviser, administrator, transfer agent, and custodian who each provide services to the fund. Unless expressly stated otherwise, shareholders are not parties to, or intended beneficiaries of these contractual arrangements, and these contractual arrangements are not intended to create any shareholder right to enforce them against the service providers or to seek any remedy under them against the service providers, either directly or on behalf of the fund.

Under the Trust’s By-Laws and Declaration of Trust, any claims asserted against or on behalf of the MFS Funds, including claims against Trustees and Officers, must be brought in state and federal courts located within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

 

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LOGO

 

CONTACT US

TRANSFER AGENT, REGISTRAR, AND

DIVIDEND DISBURSING AGENT

CALL

1-800-637-2304

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time

WRITE

Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

P.O. Box 505005

Louisville, KY 40233-5005

 

New York Stock Exchange Symbol: MMT


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ITEM 2.

CODE OF ETHICS.

During the period covered by this report, the Registrant has not amended any provision in its Code of Ethics (the “Code”) that relates to an element of the Code’s definitions enumerated in paragraph (b) of Item 2 of this Form N-CSR. During the period covered by this report, the Registrant did not grant a waiver, including an implicit waiver, from any provision of the Code.

 

ITEM 3.

AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

 

ITEM 4.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

 

ITEM 5.

AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

 

ITEM 6.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

A schedule of investments for MFS Multimarket Income Trust is included as part of the report to shareholders under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

ITEM 7.

DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.


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ITEM 8.

PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

There were no changes during the period.

 

ITEM 9.

PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

MFS Multimarket Income Trust

 

Period

   (a) Total number
of Shares
Purchased
     (b)
Average
Price
Paid per
Share
     (c) Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
     (d) Maximum
Number (or
Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
under the Plans
or Programs
 

11/01/19-11/30/19

     0        N/A        0        6,398,195  

12/01/19-12/31/19

     0        N/A        0        6,398,195  

1/01/20-1/31/20

     0        N/A        0        6,398,195  

2/01/20-2/28/20

     0        N/A        0        6,398,195  

3/01/20-3/31/20

     765,542        4.83        765,542        5,632,653  

4/01/20-4/30/20

     656,067        5.12        656,067        4,976,586  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total

     1,421,609        4.96        1,421,609     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

Note: The Board approved procedures to repurchase shares and reviews the results periodically. The notification to shareholders of the program is part of the semi-annual and annual reports sent to shareholders. These annual programs begin on October 1st of each year. The programs conform to the conditions of Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and limit the aggregate number of shares that may be purchased in each annual period (October 1 through the following September 30) to 10% of the Registrant’s outstanding shares as of the first day of the plan year (October 1). The aggregate number of shares available for purchase for the October 1, 2019 plan year is 6,398,195.

 

ITEM 10.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may send recommendations to the Board for nominees to the Registrant’s Board since the Registrant last provided disclosure as to such procedures in response to the requirements of Item 407 (c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K or this Item.


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ITEM 11.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

(a)

Based upon their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) as conducted within 90 days of the filing date of this Form N-CSR, the registrant’s principal financial officer and principal executive officer have concluded that those disclosure controls and procedures provide reasonable assurance that the material information required to be disclosed by the registrant on this report is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

 

(b)

There were no changes in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the period covered by the report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

ITEM 12.

DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

Not applicable for semi-annual reports.

 

ITEM 13.

EXHIBITS.

 

(a)

File the exhibits listed below as part of this form. Letter or number the exhibits in the sequence indicated.

 

  (1)

Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit. Not applicable.

 

  (2)

A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2): Attached hereto as EX-99.302CERT.

 

  (3)

Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act (17 CFR 270.23c-1) sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable.

 

  (4)

Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant. Not applicable.

 

(b)

If the report is filed under Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, provide the certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)), Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-14(b) or 240.15d-14(b)) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350) as an exhibit. A certification furnished pursuant to this paragraph will not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78r), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference: Attached hereto as EX-99.906CERT.

 

(c)

Notices to Trust’s common shareholders in accordance with Investment Company Act Section 19(a) and Rule 19a-1. Attached hereto as EX-99.19a-1.


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Notice

A copy of the Amended and Restated Declaration of Trust of the Registrant is on file with the Secretary of State of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and notice is hereby given that this instrument is executed on behalf of the Registrant by an officer of the Registrant as an officer and not individually and the obligations of or arising out of this instrument are not binding upon any of the Trustees or shareholders individually, but are binding only upon the assets and property of the respective constituent series of the Registrant.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Registrant MFS MULTIMARKET INCOME TRUST

 

By (Signature and Title)*    DAVID L. DILORENZO
  David L. DiLorenzo, President

Date: June 16, 2020

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By (Signature and Title)*    DAVID L. DILORENZO
  David L. DiLorenzo, President (Principal Executive Officer)

Date: June 16, 2020

 

By (Signature and Title)*    JAMES O. YOST
  James O. Yost, Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and Accounting Officer)

Date: June 16, 2020

 

*

Print name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.

EX-99.302CERT

MFS MULTIMARKET INCOME TRUST

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

I, James O. Yost, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of MFS Multimarket Income Trust;

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

 

  a.

designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b.

designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c.

evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  d.

disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and


5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a.

all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

 

  b.

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: June 16, 2020     JAMES O. YOST
    James O. Yost
    Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and
Accounting Officer)


EX-99.302CERT

MFS MULTIMARKET INCOME TRUST

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

I, David L. DiLorenzo, certify that:

 

1.

I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of MFS Multimarket Income Trust;

 

2.

Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.

Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

 

  a.

designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b.

designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c.

evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  d.

disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and


5.

The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a.

all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

 

  b.

any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: June 16, 2020     DAVID L. DILORENZO
    David L. DiLorenzo
    President (Principal Executive Officer)

EX-99.906CERT

MFS MULTIMARKET INCOME TRUST

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

I, James O. Yost, certify that, to my knowledge:

 

1.

The Form N-CSR (the “Report”) of MFS Multimarket Income Trust (the “Registrant”) fully complies for the period covered by the Report with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

2.

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

 

Date: June 16, 2020     JAMES O. YOST
    James O. Yost
    Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and
Accounting Officer)

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Registrant and will be retained by the Registrant and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.


EX-99.906CERT

MFS MULTIMARKET INCOME TRUST

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT

I, David L. DiLorenzo, certify that, to my knowledge:

 

1.

The Form N-CSR (the “Report”) of MFS Multimarket Income Trust (the “Registrant”) fully complies for the period covered by the Report with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

2.

The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

 

Date: June 16, 2020     DAVID L. DILORENZO
    David L. DiLorenzo
    President (Principal Executive Officer)

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Registrant and will be retained by the Registrant and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-99.19a-1


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MFS® Multimarket Income Trust

P.O. Box 505005

Louisville, KY 40233-5005

Notice to shareholders — Source of distribution

 

Distribution period    November 2019
Distribution amount per share    $0.04244

The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources: net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains, net realized long-term capital gains and return of capital or other capital source. The fund’s fiscal year begins each November 1st. All amounts are expressed per common share.

 

     Current
distribution
     % Breakdown of
current distribution
    Total cumulative
distributions for the
fiscal year to date
     % Breakdown of the total
cumulative distributions
for the fiscal year to date
 

Net Investment Income

   $ 0.02386        56   $ 0.02386        56

Net Realized ST Cap Gains

     0.00000        0     0.00000        0

Net Realized LT Cap Gains

     0.00000        0     0.00000        0

Return of Capital or Other Capital Source

     0.01858        44     0.01858        44
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total (per common share)

   $ 0.04244        100   $ 0.04244        100

 

Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the five years ended 10-31-2019

     6.10
  

 

 

 

Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of month end NAV as of 10-31-2019

     7.98
  

 

 

 

Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through 10-31-2019

     14.78
  

 

 

 

Cumulative fiscal year distributions as a percentage of NAV as of 10-31-2019

     0.67
  

 

 

 

You should not draw any conclusions about the fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the fund’s managed distribution plan.

The fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.”

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax-reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax-reporting purposes will depend upon the fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please call our fund service department at 1-800-637-2304 any business day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time.

MMTSN-1119


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MFS® Multimarket Income Trust

P.O. Box 505005

Louisville, KY 40233-5005

Notice to shareholders — Source of distribution

 

Distribution period    December 2019
Distribution amount per share    $0.04231

The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources: net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains, net realized long-term capital gains and return of capital or other capital source. The fund’s fiscal year begins each November 1st. All amounts are expressed per common share.

 

     Current
distribution
     % Breakdown of
current distribution
    Total cumulative
distributions for the
fiscal year to date
     % Breakdown of the total
cumulative distributions
for the fiscal year to date
 

Net Investment Income

   $ 0.02327        55   $ 0.04654        55

Net Realized ST Cap Gains

     0.00000        0     0.00000        0

Net Realized LT Cap Gains

     0.00000        0     0.00000        0

Return of Capital or Other Capital Source

     0.01904        45     0.03821        45
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total (per common share)

   $ 0.04231        100   $ 0.08475        100

 

Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the five years ended 11-30-2019

     6.18
           

 

 

 

Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of month end NAV as of 11-30-2019

     8.00
           

 

 

 

Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through 11-30-2019

     0.22
           

 

 

 

Cumulative fiscal year distributions as a percentage of NAV as of 11-30-2019

     1.33
           

 

 

 

You should not draw any conclusions about the fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the fund’s managed distribution plan.

The fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.”

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax-reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax-reporting purposes will depend upon the fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please call our fund service department at 1-800-637-2304 any business day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time.

MMTSN-1219


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MFS® Multimarket Income Trust

P.O. Box 505005

Louisville, KY 40233-5005

Notice to shareholders — Source of distribution

 

Distribution period    January 2020
Distribution amount per share    $0.04257

The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources: net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains, net realized long-term capital gains and return of capital or other capital source. The fund’s fiscal year begins each November 1st. All amounts are expressed per common share.

 

     Current
distribution
     % Breakdown of
current distribution
    Total cumulative
distributions for the
fiscal year to date
     % Breakdown of the total
cumulative distributions
for the fiscal year to date
 

Net Investment Income

   $ 0.02291        54   $ 0.06910        54

Net Realized ST Cap Gains

     0.00000        0     0.00000        0

Net Realized LT Cap Gains

     0.00000        0     0.00000        0

Return of Capital or Other Capital Source

     0.01966        46     0.05822        46
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total (per common share)

   $ 0.04257        100   $ 0.12732        100

 

Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the five years ended 12-31-2019

     6.69
           

 

 

 

Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of month end NAV as of 12-31-2019

     7.98
           

 

 

 

Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through 12-31-2019

     1.70
           

 

 

 

Cumulative fiscal year distributions as a percentage of NAV as of 12-31-2019

     1.99
           

 

 

 

You should not draw any conclusions about the fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the fund’s managed distribution plan.

The fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.”

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax-reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax-reporting purposes will depend upon the fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please call our fund service department at 1-800-637-2304 any business day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time.

MMTSN-0120


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MFS® Multimarket Income Trust

P.O. Box 505005

Louisville, KY 40233-5005

Notice to shareholders — Source of distribution

 

Distribution period    February 2020
Distribution amount per share    $0.04277

The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources: net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains, net realized long-term capital gains and return of capital or other capital source. The fund’s fiscal year begins each November 1st. All amounts are expressed per common share.

 

     Current
distribution
     % Breakdown of
current distribution
    Total cumulative
distributions for the
fiscal year to date
     % Breakdown of the total
cumulative distributions
for the fiscal year to date
 

Net Investment Income

   $ 0.02373        55   $ 0.09365        55

Net Realized ST Cap Gains

     0.00000        0     0.00000        0

Net Realized LT Cap Gains

     0.00000        0     0.00000        0

Return of Capital or Other Capital Source

     0.01904        45     0.07644        45
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total (per common share)

   $ 0.04277        100   $ 0.17009        100

 

Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the five years ended 1-31-2020

     6.67
           

 

 

 

Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of month end NAV as of 1-31-2020

     8.01
           

 

 

 

Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through 1-31-2020

     2.56
           

 

 

 

Cumulative fiscal year distributions as a percentage of NAV as of 1-31-2020

     2.65
           

 

 

 

You should not draw any conclusions about the fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the fund’s managed distribution plan.

The fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.”

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax-reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax-reporting purposes will depend upon the fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please call our fund service department at 1-800-637-2304 any business day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time.

MMTSN-0220


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MFS® Multimarket Income Trust

P.O. Box 505005

Louisville, KY 40233-5005

Notice to shareholders — Source of distribution

 

Distribution period    March 2020
Distribution amount per share    $0.04288

The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources: net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains, net realized long-term capital gains and return of capital or other capital source. The fund’s fiscal year begins each November 1st. All amounts are expressed per common share.

 

     Current
distribution
     % Breakdown of
current distribution
    Total cumulative
distributions for the
fiscal year to date
     % Breakdown of the total
cumulative distributions
for the fiscal year to date
 

Net Investment Income

   $ 0.02088        49   $ 0.11167        52

Net Realized ST Cap Gains

     0.00000        0     0.00000        0

Net Realized LT Cap Gains

     0.00000        0     0.00000        0

Return of Capital or Other Capital Source

     0.02200        51     0.10130        48
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total (per common share)

   $ 0.04288        100   $ 0.21297        100

 

Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the five years ended 2-29-2020

     6.16
  

 

 

 

Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of month end NAV as of 2-29-2020

     8.14
  

 

 

 

Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through 2-29-2020

     1.86
  

 

 

 

Cumulative fiscal year distributions as a percentage of NAV as of 2-29-2020

     3.37
  

 

 

 

You should not draw any conclusions about the fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the fund’s managed distribution plan.

The fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.”

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax-reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax-reporting purposes will depend upon the fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please call our fund service department at 1-800-637-2304 any business day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time.

MMTSN-0320


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MFS® Multimarket Income Trust

P.O. Box 505005

Louisville, KY 40233-5005

Notice to shareholders — Source of distribution

 

Distribution period    April 2020
Distribution amount per share    $0.03827

The following table sets forth the estimated amounts of the current distribution and the cumulative distributions paid this fiscal year to date from the following sources: net investment income, net realized short-term capital gains, net realized long-term capital gains and return of capital or other capital source. The fund’s fiscal year begins each November 1st. All amounts are expressed per common share.

 

     Current
distribution
     % Breakdown of
current distribution
    Total cumulative
distributions for the
fiscal year to date
     % Breakdown of the total
cumulative distributions
for the fiscal year to date
 

Net Investment Income

   $ 0.02547        67   $ 0.14758        59

Net Realized ST Cap Gains

     0.00000        0     0.00000        0

Net Realized LT Cap Gains

     0.00000        0     0.00000        0

Return of Capital or Other Capital Source

     0.01280        33     0.10366        41
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total (per common share)

   $ 0.03827        100   $ 0.25124        100

 

Average annual total return (in relation to NAV) for the five years ended 3-31-2020

     3.55
  

 

 

 

Annualized current distribution rate expressed as a percentage of month end NAV as of 3-31-2020

     8.30
  

 

 

 

Cumulative total return (in relation to NAV) for the fiscal year through 3-31-2020

     -10.08
  

 

 

 

Cumulative fiscal year distributions as a percentage of NAV as of 3-31-2020

     4.54
  

 

 

 

You should not draw any conclusions about the fund’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the fund’s managed distribution plan.

The fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in the fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the fund’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.”

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax-reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax-reporting purposes will depend upon the fund’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The fund will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

If you have any questions regarding this information, please call our fund service department at 1-800-637-2304 any business day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time.

MMTSN-0420



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