Annual Report
October 31, 2022

 

AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF

Ticker: SPDV

 

AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF

Ticker: EEMD

 

AAM S&P Developed Markets High Dividend Value ETF

Ticker: DMDV

 

AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities ETF

Ticker: PFLD

 

AAM Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF

Ticker: SMIG

 

AAM Transformers ETF

Ticker: TRFM

 

 

AAM ETFs

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Page

Management Discussion of Fund Performance

1

Performance Summaries

8

Portfolio Allocations

14

Schedules of Investments

17

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

48

Statements of Operations

50

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

52

Financial Highlights

58

Notes to Financial Statements

65

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

81

Trustees and Officers

83

Expense Example

85

Review of Liquidity Risk Management Program

88

Approval of Advisory Agreements & Board Considerations

89

Federal Tax Information

106

Federal Tax Credit Pass Through

107

Information About Portfolio Holdings

107

Information About Proxy Voting

108

Frequency Distribution of Premiums and Discounts

108

 

 

AAM ETFs

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(Unaudited)

 

The AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF

 

The AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF (“SPDV” or the “Fund”) seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of its underlying index, the S&P 500 Dividend and Free Cash Flow Yield Index (the “Index’). Through the Index, SPDV, is passively managed using a rules-based, equal-weighted strategy that is designed to provide exposure to constituents of the S&P 500® Index that exhibit both high dividend yield and sustainable dividend distribution characteristics, while maintaining a diversified sector exposure.

 

Due to its added focus on cash flows and sector diversification, SPDVs portfolio remained positioned towards attractively valued companies, and insulated from those with stretched valuations, such as technology and consumer discretionary. As a result, SPDV generated a total return of -1.37% (NAV) and -1.21% (Market Price), while the underlying index for SPDV generated a total return of -1.06% between November 1, 2021, and October 31, 2022 (“current fiscal period”). Over the same current fiscal period, the benchmark index, the S&P 500® index, achieved a total return of -14.61%.

 

Top performing sectors attributable to SPDV’s return during the current fiscal period were Energy, Financials, and Health Care. The worst performing sectors were Consumer Discretionary, Real Estate, and Materials.    

 

Individual stocks attributable to SPDV’s return over the same fiscal period were Lockheed Martin Corporation (+5,088 bps), Exxon Mobile Corporation (+4,276 bps), and Chevron Corporation (+3,900 bps). Stocks dragging down SPDV’s return were Seagate Technology Holdings (-5,134 bps), Vornado Realty Trust (-4,350 bps), and Ford Motor Company (-3,408 bps).

 

The AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF

 

The AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF (“EEMD” or the “Fund”) seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of its underlying index, the S&P Emerging Markets Dividend and Free Cash Flow Yield Index (the “Index”). Through the Index, EEMD, is passively managed using a rules-based, equal-weighted strategy that is designed to provide exposure to constituents of the S&P Emerging Plus LargeMidCap® Index that exhibit both high dividend yield and sustainable dividend distribution characteristics, while maintaining a diversified sector exposure.

 

Through its value-rooted focus, EEMDs portfolio of quality companies provided strong protection against broad market declines. Accordingly, EEMD generated a total return of -25.14% (NAV) and -24.72% (Market Price) between November 1, 2021, and October 31, 2022 (“current fiscal period”). This compares to the -24.82% for the underlying Index, and a -29.73% total return for the benchmark index, the S&P Emerging Plus LargeMidCap® Index, for the same current fiscal period.

 

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Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Top performing sectors attributable to EEMD’s return over the current fiscal period were Energy, Utilities, and Communication Services. The worst performing sectors included and Health Care, Materials, and Real Estate.

 

Individual stocks attributable to EEMD’s return over the same fiscal period were Adaro Energy Indonesia Tbk PT (+12,687 bps), CPFL Energia SA (+7,086 bps), and Centrais Electricas Brasilier (+5,916 bps). Stocks dragging down EEMD’s return were X5 Retail Group N.V. (-9,839 bps), Sri Trang Gloves Thailand PCL (-6,246 bps), and Top Glove Corporation BHD (-6,498 bps),

 

The AAM S&P Developed Markets High Dividend Value ETF

 

The AAM S&P Developed Markets High Dividend Value ETF (“DMDV” or the “Fund”) seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of its underlying index, the S&P Developed Markets ex-US Dividend and Free Cash Flow Yield Index (the “Index’). Through the Index, DMDV, is passively managed using a rules-based, equal-weighted strategy that is designed to provide exposure to constituents of the S&P Developed BMI Ex-US & Korea LargeMidCap® Index that exhibit both high dividend yield and sustainable dividend distribution characteristics, while maintaining a diversified sector exposure.

 

Benefiting from its equal weight approach, DMDVs sector diversity provided better defense against the broad market declines, as the Fund was relatively less exposed to overvalued sectors such as technology. As a result, DMDV generated a total return of -19.34% (NAV) and -19.48% (Market Price) between November 1, 2021, and October 31, 2022 (the “current fiscal period” since DMDV’s inception). This compares to the -19.27% for the underlying Index, and an -22.64% total return for the benchmark index, the S&P Developed BMI Ex-US & Korea LargeMidCap® Index, for the same current fiscal period.

 

Top performing sectors attributable to DMDV’s return over the current fiscal period were Energy, Consumer Staples, and Real Estate. The worst performing sectors included Industrials, and Information Technology, and Consumer Discretionary.

 

Individual stocks attributable to DMDV’s return over the same fiscal period were Inpex Corporation (+2,883 bps), Orient Overseas Intl LTD (-979 bps), and Imperial Brands PLC (+2,422 bps). Stocks dragging down DMDV’s return were Ericsson LM-B SHS (-5,364 bps), Fresenius SE & Co KGAA (-4,898 bps), and Hapag-Lloyd AG (-4,634 bps).

 

The AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities ETF

 

The AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities ETF (“PFLD” or the “Fund”) seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of the ICE 0-5 Year Duration Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Index (the “Index”). Through the Index, PFLD, is passively managed using a rules-based, strategy

 

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AAM ETFs

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(Unaudited) (Continued)

 

that is designed to provide exposure to exchange-listed, U.S. dollar-denominated preferred securities and hybrid securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) or NASDAQ Capital Market (“NASDAQ”) with an option-adjusted duration of less than five years.

 

By focusing on low duration preferred securities, PFLD was more protected from the impact of rising interest rates on bond prices. PFLD generated a total return of -13.72% (NAV) and -13.48% (Market Price), while the underlying index for PFLD generated a total return of -13.50% between November 1, 2021, and October 31, 2022 (“current fiscal period”). Over the same current fiscal period, the benchmark index, the ICE Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Index, achieved a total return of -18.22%.

 

Top performing industries attributable to PFLD’s return during the current fiscal period were Energy, Retail, and Technology & Electronics. The worst performing industries included Banking, Utility, and Insurance.

 

Individual securities attributable to PFLD’s return over the same fiscal period were NSUS Float 01/15/43 (+602 bps), PNC Float PERP (+166 bps), and FITB 6 5/8th (+390 bps). Securities dragging down PFLD’s return were BAC Float Perp (-9,923 bps), GS Float PERP (-2,262 bps), and USB Float PERP (-2,498 bps).

 

The AAM Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF

 

The AAM Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF (“SMIG” or the “Fund”) generated a total return of -6.13%/-6.16% (Market Price/NAV) versus the Russell 2500 return of -17.58% between November 1, 2021, and October 31, 2022 (“current fiscal period”). Throughout the current fiscal period, non-profitable and long duration equities saw pressure as investors repriced these securities amid a challenged macro environment, including higher inflation for longer, weaker consumer spending and the beginning of quantitative tightening. Investors instead favored profitable companies that generated a current cash flow stream and returned capital to shareholders through a dividend or buyback program. We believe the outlook for active small/mid cap managers, with a focus on sustainable dividends and stable fundamentals, in this environment remains positive.

 

Assessing attribution on a sector basis, the largest contributors to relative performance were Information Technology, Industrials and Health Care. Within Technology, owning enterprise technology hardware and software vendors with current cash flow streams while avoiding unprofitable software and internet names contributed to outperformance. In the Industrials sector, stock selection within electrical components and industrial support consulting industries that continue to

 

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AAM ETFs

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(Unaudited) (Continued)

 

see steady end-market demand contributed to outperformance. Finally, no exposure to highly volatile or unprofitable biotechnology companies, in addition to strong stock selection within health care facilities contributed to outperformance for the sector.

 

The largest detractors to relative performance included Energy and Materials. Within Energy lower exposure to risky, commodity-levered companies within the sector, amid surging prices across the commodity complex from both geopolitical interference and global supply chain issues, contributed to relative underperformance versus the benchmark. In the Materials sector, specialty chemicals and the cannabis markets experienced headwinds due to weakening near-term demand despite long-term growth opportunities.

 

Assessing attribution on a security basis, the largest contributors to performance include CSG Systems (CSGS), Hubbell (HUBB), and Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH). CSGS is a global managed service provider with an entertainment and media industry heritage but has targeted expansion in telecom and adjacent services market. Through an integrated software platform and outsourcing capabilities, CSGS helps manage and improve client customer service, revenue retention and growth. The company is leveraged to cloud re-platforming among service provider clients and positioned to focus on 5G investments to drive growth. HUBB engages in the design, manufacture and sale of electrical and electronic products for residential and non-residential construction, industrial and utility applications. The company is well-positioned within ongoing grid hardening efforts and electrification trends across utility and industrial end markets. Finally, BAH provides management and technology consulting, engineering, analytics, digital, mission operations and cyber solutions to governments, corporations and non-for-profit organizations in the U.S. and globally. BAH demonstrates a high new contract win rate and an even higher re-compete success rate which drives continued growth.

 

The largest detractors to performance include Rent-A-Center (RCII), Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG), and Evercore (EVR). RCII offers durable goods through flexible rental agreements via its brick-and-mortar, ecommerce and third-party retail partners. Discontinued fiscal stimulus payments, elevated inflation levels and a pronounced shift in the consumer wallet share towards services, versus goods, weighed on the company’s sales and put pressure on earnings during this period. SMG primarily manufactures, markets and sells consumer lawn and garden products and also owns an adjacent segment, Hawthorne, that managers the company’s hydroponic gardening business. SMG faced fundamental headwinds during the period due to double digit sales decline in both segments reflecting retail partners trimming inventory levels on the consumer side and over supply within Hawthorne’s end market. EVR operates as an investment banking company that provides advisory services on corporate transactions. While revenues have been in-line with consensus, the company has been plagued by a slightly higher expense build and investor concern over a slowing economic environment.

 

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AAM ETFs

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(Unaudited) (Continued)

 

We remain committed to our foundational philosophy and objectives, which focus on the compounding growth of cash flow income, downside protection, and long-term capital appreciation, all through the ownership of companies of high intrinsic quality and growth potential. We thank you for your partnership and look forward to the opportunities in the years ahead.

 

The AAM Transformers ETF

 

The AAM Transformers ETF (“TRFM” or the “Fund”) seeks to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of its underlying index, the Pence Transformers Index (the “Index”). The Index follows a rules-based methodology that aims to target companies whose products and services show compelling potential to transform consumer behavior, technological innovation, and the global economy.

 

The Index mainly focuses on companies with over $2 billion market cap which are estimated to grow their toplines at a double-digit rate and have a minimum of 3.0% projected R&D and/or Capex spending to net sales. 75% of the Index is in US-based companies, while 25% is in internationals. These two geographies are split into multiple segments based on market cap and each segment is equally weighted. In terms of sector exposure, about 57% of the Index is in Information Technology. As a result, TRFM can be highly sensitive to market volatility in both bull and bear markets. Between the Fund’s inception date of July 11, 2022, and October 31, 2022 (“current fiscal period”), TRFM generated a total return of -6.20% (NAV) and -6.19% (Market Price), while the Index generated a total return of -6.03% and the benchmark index, the S&P 500® index, generated a total return of 0.93%.

 

On a sector basis, the largest contributors to performance were Energy, Materials, and Industrials. The worst performing sectors were Consumer Discretionary and Communications Services. The worst performing country was China (-4200 bps). China accounted for between 8% to 10% of TRFM.

 

Assessing attribution on a security basis, the largest contributors to TRFM’s return over the period were First Solar, Inc. (US) (+11,276 bps), Calix, Inc. (US) (+8,853 bps), and Archaea Energy, Inc. (US) (+8,528 bps). The largest detractor to TRFM’s performance were XPeng, Inc. (China) (-7,760 bps), GDS Holdings Ltd (China) (-6,841 bps), and Bilibili, Inc. (China) (-6,322 bps).

 

We remain committed to our fundamental theme that the world is constantly evolving towards a more efficient future as we develop new technologies, and we aim to target companies whose products and services to take us there.

 

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AAM ETFs

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.

 

The AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF, AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF, AAM S&P Developed Markets High Dividend Value ETF, AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities ETF, AAM Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF, and AAM Transformers ETF are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC.

 

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Shares of any ETF are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and may trade at a discount or premium to NAV. Shares are not individually redeemable from the Funds and may only be acquired or redeemed from the Funds in creation units. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. Companies with high yield or payout ratio may underperform other securities in certain market conditions and reduce or discontinue paying dividends entirely while included in the Index. The Funds’ return may not match or achieve a high degree of correlation with the return of the underlying Index. To the extent the Funds utilize a sampling approach, they may experience tracking error to a greater extent than if the Funds had sought to replicate the Index. Investments in foreign securities involve political, economic and currency risks, greater volatility and differences in accounting methods. These risks are greater for emerging markets investments. Investments in mid-cap companies may involve less liquidity and greater volatility than larger companies. Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market.

 

S&P 500® Dividend and Free Cash Flow Yield index is a rules-based, equal-weighted index that is designed to provide exposure to the constituents of the S&P 500® Index that exhibit both high dividend yield and sustainable dividend distribution characteristics, while maintaining diversified sector exposure.

 

S&P 500® Index is a widely recognized capitalization-weighted index of 500 common stock prices in U.S. companies.

 

S&P Emerging Markets Dividend and Free Cash Flow Yield Index is rules-based, equal-weighted index that is designed to provide exposure to the constituents of the S&P Emerging Plus LargeMidCap® Index that exhibit both high dividend yield and sustainable dividend distribution characteristics, while maintaining diversified sector exposure.

 

S&P Emerging Plus LargeMidCap® Index is designed to measure the performance of large- and mid-capitalization securities in emerging markets.

 

S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Dividend and Free Cash Flow Index is a rules-based, equal-weighted index that is designed to provide exposure to the constituents of the S&P Developed BMI Ex-U.S. & Korea LargeMidcap® Index that exhibit both high dividend yield and sustainable dividend distribution characteristics, while maintaining diversified sector exposure.

 

S&P Developed BMI Ex-U.S. & Korea LargeMidcap® Index is a comprehensive benchmark including stocks from developed markets excluding the United States and Korea.

 

ICE 0-5 Year Duration Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Index is designed to measure the performance of exchange-listed, U.S. dollar-denominated preferred securities and hybrid securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) or NASDAQ Capital Market (“NASDAQ”) with an option-adjusted duration of less than 5 years. The Index was developed by ICE Data Indices, LLC (“IDI”), the Fund’s index provider (the “Index Provider”) and an affiliate of the NYSE.

 

ICE Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Index is designed to measure the performance of a select group of exchange-listed, U.S. dollar denominated preferred securities, hybrid securities and convertible preferred securities listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) or NASDAQ Capital Market (“NASDAQ”).

 

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AAM ETFs

 

Management Discussion of Fund Performance
(Unaudited) (Continued)

 

Russell 2500 Index is a market-cap-weighted index that includes the smallest 2,500 companies covered in the broad-based Russell 3000 sphere of United States-based listed equities. All 2,500 of the companies included in the Index cover the small- and mid-cap market capitalizations.

 

Pence Transformers Index is a rules-based index that measures the performance of U.S.-listed common equity securities, including American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) for foreign securities, of companies poised to benefit from a significant disruption and/or transformation of consumer behavior and technological innovation.

 

Basis Point (bps) refers to a unit of measurement for interest rates and other percentages. One basis point is equal to 1/100th of 1%, or 0.01%.

 

Duration is a measure that helps approximate the degree of price sensitivity of a bond to changes in interest rates and is adjusted to account for the change in cash flows of the bond’s embedded option.

 

It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

 

For a complete list of Fund holdings please see the Schedules of Investments on page 17 of the report. Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

 

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AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF

 

PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
(Unaudited)

 

Growth of $10,000

 

 

Average Annual Returns
October 31, 2022

1 Year

3 Years

Since
Inception
(11/28/2017)

 

AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF — NAV

-1.37%

6.40%

6.43%

 

AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF — Market

-1.21%

6.41%

6.42%

 

S&P 500® Dividend and Free Cash Flow Yield Index

-1.06%

6.74%

6.77%

 

S&P 500® Index

-14.61%

10.22%

10.12%

 

 

This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on November 28, 2017 and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate. An investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost; current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Short-term performance, in particular, is not a good indication of the fund’s future performance, and an investment should not be based solely on returns. For the most recent month end performance please visit the fund’s website at www.aamlive.com. The gross expense ratio as of the prospectus dated 2/28/22 was 0.29%.

 

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AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF

 

PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
(Unaudited)

 

Growth of $10,000

 

 

Average Annual Returns
October 31, 2022

1 Year

3 Years

Since
Inception
(11/28/2017)

 

AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF — NAV

-25.14%

-4.67%

-4.40%

 

AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF — Market

-24.72%

-4.27%

-4.17%

 

S&P Emerging Markets Dividend and Free Cash Flow Yield Index

-24.82%

-4.01%

-3.67%

 

S&P Emerging Plus LargeMidCap® Index

-29.73%

-3.71%

-3.00%

 

 

This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on November 28, 2017 and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate. An investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost; current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Short-term performance, in particular, is not a good indication of the fund’s future performance, and an investment should not be based solely on returns. For the most recent month end performance please visit the fund’s website at www.aamlive.com. The gross expense ratio as of the prospectus dated 2/28/22 was 0.49%.

 

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AAM S&P Developed Markets High Dividend Value ETF

 

PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
(Unaudited)

 

Growth of $10,000

 

 

Average Annual Returns
October 31, 2022

1 Year

3 Years

Since
Inception
(11/27/2018)

 

AAM S&P Developed Markets High Dividend Value ETF — NAV

-19.34%

-5.52%

-2.90%

 

AAM S&P Developed Markets High Dividend Value ETF — Market

-19.48%

-5.56%

-2.91%

 

S&P Developed Ex-US Dividend and Free Cash Flow Yield Index

-19.27%

-5.24%

-2.56%

 

S&P Developed BMI Ex-U.S. & Korea LargeMidCap Index

-22.64%

-0.53%

2.48%

 

 

This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on November 27, 2018 and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate. An investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost; current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Short-term performance, in particular, is not a good indication of the fund’s future performance, and an investment should not be based solely on returns. For the most recent month end performance please visit the fund’s website at www.aamlive.com. The gross expense ratio as of the prospectus dated 2/28/22 was 0.39%.

 

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AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities ETF

 

PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
(Unaudited)

 

Growth of $10,000

 

 

Average Annual Returns
October 31, 2022

1 Year

Since
Inception
(11/19/2019)

 

AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities ETF — NAV

-13.72%

-1.41%

 

AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities ETF — Market

-13.48%

-1.34%

 

ICE 0-5 Year Duration Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Index

-13.50%

-1.03%

 

ICE Exchange-Listed Preferred & Hybrid Securities Index

-18.22%

-1.28%

 

 

This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on November 19, 2019 and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate. An investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost; current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Short-term performance, in particular, is not a good indication of the fund’s future performance, and an investment should not be based solely on returns. For the most recent month end performance please visit the fund’s website at www.aamlive.com. The gross expense ratio as of the prospectus dated 2/28/22 was 0.45%.

 

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AAM Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF

 

PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
(Unaudited)

 

Growth of $10,000

 

 

Average Annual Returns
October 31, 2022

1 Year

Since
Inception
(8/25/2021)

 

AAM Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF — NAV

-6.16%

-5.45%

 

AAM Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF — Market

-6.13%

-5.39%

 

Russell 2500 Total Return Index

-17.58%

-13.20%

 

 

This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on August 25, 2021 and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate. An investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost; current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Short-term performance, in particular, is not a good indication of the fund’s future performance, and an investment should not be based solely on returns. For the most recent month end performance please visit the fund’s website at www.aamlive.com. The gross expense ratio as of the prospectus dated 2/28/22 was 0.60%.

 

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AAM Transformers ETF

 

PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
(Unaudited)

 

Growth of $10,000

 

 

Cumulative Returns
October 31, 2022

Since
Inception
(7/11/2022)

 

AAM Transformers ETF— NAV

-6.20%

 

AAM Transformers ETF— Market

-6.19%

 

Pence Transformers Index

-6.03%

 

S&P 500® Index

0.93%

 

 

This chart illustrates the performance of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made on July 11, 2022 and is not intended to imply any future performance. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. The chart assumes reinvestment of capital gains and dividends.

 

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate. An investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost; current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Short-term performance, in particular, is not a good indication of the fund’s future performance, and an investment should not be based solely on returns. For the most recent month end performance please visit the fund’s website at www.aamlive.com. The gross expense ratio as of the prospectus dated 6/15/22 was 0.49%.

 

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Portfolio Allocations
As of October 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF

 

Sector

Percentage of
Net Assets

Energy

10.9%

Financials

10.2

Industrials

9.6

Utilities

9.3

Health Care

9.2

Consumer Staples

8.8

Consumer Discretionary

8.6

Information Technology

8.4

Real Estate

8.4

Communication Services

8.4

Materials

7.9

Short-Term Investments

0.5

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

(0.2)

Total

100.0%

 

AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF

 

Sector

Percentage of
Net Assets

Energy

10.8%

Consumer Staples

10.6

Utilities

10.3

Communication Services

10.2

Consumer Discretionary

9.2

Information Technology

9.0

Real Estate

8.5

Financials

8.1

Materials

8.0

Health Care

7.5

Industrials

7.3

Short-Term Investments

0.7

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

(0.2)

Total

100.0%

 

 

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Portfolio Allocations
As of October 31, 2022 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

AAM S&P Developed Markets High Dividend Value ETF

 

Sector

Percentage of
Net Assets

Energy

11.0%

Financials

10.8

Consumer Staples

9.6

Consumer Discretionary

9.5

Real Estate

9.0

Utilities

9.0

Materials

8.9

Health Care

8.8

Information Technology

8.6

Communication Services

8.1

Industrials

6.1

Short-Term Investments

0.6

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities+

0.0

Total

100.0%

 

AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities ETF

 

Sector

Percentage of
Net Assets

Financials ♦

76.0%

Energy

7.5

Utilities

5.0

Consumer Staples

3.8

Consumer Discretionary

3.3

Industrials

3.2

Short-Term Investments

0.8

Real Estate

0.7

Information Technology

0.2

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

(0.5)

Total

100.0%

 

+

Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.

To the extent that the Fund invests more heavily in particular sectors of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those sectors. See Note 7 in Notes to Financial Statements.

 

15

 

 

AAM ETFs

 

Portfolio Allocations
As of October 31, 2022 (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

AAM Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF

 

Sector

Percentage of
Net Assets

Financials

17.8%

Industrials

17.7

Information Technology

16.9

Consumer Discretionary

9.4

Health Care

8.2

Consumer Staples

7.6

Materials

7.0

Real Estate

6.6

Utilities

5.5

Communication Services

2.2

Energy

0.8

Short-Term Investments

0.2

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities

0.1

Total

100.0%

 

AAM Transformers ETF

 

Sector

Percentage of
Net Assets

Information Technology ♦

59.7%

Consumer Discretionary

14.2

Industrials

11.4

Communication Services

10.7

Materials

1.9

Utilities

1.8

Energy

0.4

Short-Term Investments+

0.0

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

(0.1)

Total

100.0%

 

To the extent that the Fund invests more heavily in particular sectors of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those sectors. See Note 7 in Notes to Financial Statements.

+

Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.

 

The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) was developed by and/or is exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”). GICS® is a service mark of MSCI, Inc. and S&P and has been licensed for use by the Fund’s Administrator, U.S. Bancorp Global Fund Services, LLC.

 

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AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF

 

Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
     

COMMON STOCKS — 99.7%

       
       

Communication Services — 8.4%

       
    66,798  

AT&T, Inc.

  $ 1,217,728  
    41,678  

Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.

    1,241,588  
    116,500  

Lumen Technologies, Inc.

    857,440  
    17,824  

Omnicom Group, Inc.

    1,296,696  
    27,650  

Verizon Communications, Inc.

    1,033,281  
              5,646,733  
       

Consumer Discretionary — 8.6%

       
    36,722  

Bath & Body Works, Inc.

    1,225,780  
    95,845  

Ford Motor Company

    1,281,448  
    12,677  

Ralph Lauren Corporation

    1,175,031  
    36,202  

Tapestry, Inc.

    1,146,879  
    7,325  

Whirlpool Corporation

    1,012,608  
              5,841,746  
       

Consumer Staples — 8.8%

       
    28,523  

Altria Group, Inc.

    1,319,759  
    32,076  

Kraft Heinz Company

    1,233,964  
    21,224  

Molson Coors Brewing Company — Class B

    1,070,326  
    12,813  

Philip Morris International, Inc.

    1,176,874  
    31,792  

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

    1,160,408  
              5,961,331  
       

Energy — 10.9%

       
    8,525  

Chevron Corporation

    1,542,173  
    14,116  

Exxon Mobil Corporation

    1,564,194  
    69,637  

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

    1,261,822  
    14,537  

Phillips 66

    1,516,064  
    11,815  

Valero Energy Corporation

    1,483,373  
              7,367,626  
       

Financials — 10.2%

       
    23,678  

Citigroup, Inc.

    1,085,873  
    33,066  

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

    1,352,399  
    94,400  

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

    1,432,992  
    19,230  

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

    1,694,740  
    12,867  

Prudential Financial, Inc.

    1,353,480  
              6,919,484  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF

 

Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

COMMON STOCKS — 99.7% (Continued)

       

Health Care — 9.2%

       
    8,279  

AbbVie, Inc.

  $ 1,212,046  
    20,215  

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

    1,586,069  
    38,458  

Organon & Company

    1,006,830  
    23,992  

Pfizer, Inc.

    1,116,828  
    128,700  

Viatris, Inc.

    1,303,731  
              6,225,504  
       

Industrials — 9.6%

       
    9,163  

3M Company

    1,152,614  
    5,671  

General Dynamics Corporation

    1,416,616  
    3,115  

Lockheed Martin Corporation

    1,516,008  
    5,764  

Snap—on, Inc.

    1,279,896  
    6,538  

United Parcel Service, Inc. — Class B

    1,096,880  
              6,462,014  
       

Information Technology — 8.4%

       
    27,644  

Cisco Systems, Inc.

    1,255,867  
    89,259  

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company

    1,273,726  
    37,853  

HP, Inc.

    1,045,500  
    9,584  

International Business Machines Corporation

    1,325,371  
    15,996  

Seagate Technology Holdings plc

    794,361  
              5,694,825  
       

Materials — 7.9%

       
    97,546  

Amcor plc

    1,129,583  
    24,174  

Dow, Inc.

    1,129,893  
    28,455  

International Paper Company

    956,372  
    14,160  

LyondellBasell Industries NV — Class A

    1,082,532  
    29,739  

WestRock Company

    1,012,910  
              5,311,290  
       

Real Estate — 8.4%

       
    13,879  

Boston Properties, Inc.

    1,009,003  
    19,565  

Regency Centers Corporation

    1,183,878  
    11,855  

Simon Property Group, Inc.

    1,291,958  
    37,176  

VICI Properties, Inc.

    1,190,376  
    41,481  

Vornado Realty Trust

    978,537  
              5,653,752  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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AAM S&P 500 High Dividend Value ETF

 

Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

COMMON STOCKS — 99.7% (Continued)

       

Utilities — 9.3%

       
    32,076  

FirstEnergy Corporation

  $ 1,209,586  
    15,316  

NextEra Energy, Inc.

    1,186,990  
    34,495  

NRG Energy, Inc.

    1,531,578  
    44,972  

PPL Corporation

    1,191,308  
    12,560  

WEC Energy Group, Inc.

    1,147,105  
              6,266,567  
       

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $71,487,638)

    67,350,872  
                 
       

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.5%

       
    321,652  

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class — 3.07% (a)

    321,652  
       

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $321,652)

    321,652  
       

TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $71,809,290) — 100.2%

    67,672,524  
       

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.2)%

    (104,219 )
       

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

  $ 67,568,305  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

(a)

Rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of October 31, 2022.

 

The Global Industry Classifications Standard (GICS®) was developed by and/or is exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. (“MSCI”) and Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”). GICS® is a service mark of MSCI, Inc. and S&P and has been licensed for use by the Fund’s Administrator, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

19

 

 

AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF

 

Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

COMMON STOCKS — 93.2%

       
       

Brazil — 4.0%

       
    19,244  

CPFL Energia SA

  $ 130,011  
    20,169  

JBS SA

    95,978  
              225,989  
       

Chile — 4.2%

       
    82,967  

Cencosud SA

    111,640  
    48,499  

Quinenco SA

    128,928  
              240,568  
       

China — 16.8%

       
    346,000  

Agile Group Holdings, Ltd. (a)

    65,675  
    749,000  

China Cinda Asset Management Company, Ltd. - H Shares

    69,654  
    368,000  

China Everbright Bank Company, Ltd. - H Shares

    95,166  
    636,000  

China Evergrande Group (a)(b)(c)

    0  
    113,000  

China Hongqiao Group, Ltd.

    80,181  
    344,000  

China Minsheng Banking Corporation, Ltd. - H Shares

    99,915  
    40,500  

China Shenhua Energy Company, Ltd. - H Shares

    106,540  
    201,000  

Chongqing Changan Automobile Company, Ltd. - Class B

    87,059  
    324,000  

Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank Company, Ltd. - H Shares

    98,234  
    74,000  

COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Company, Ltd. - H Shares

    79,846  
    285,000  

Country Garden Holdings Company, Ltd.

    36,670  
    158,000  

Dongfeng Motor Group Company, Ltd. - H Shares

    71,454  
    426,000  

Maanshan Iron & Steel Company, Ltd. - H Shares

    68,378  
    111,000  

Sunac China Holdings, Ltd. (a)(b)(c)

    0  
              958,772  
       

Czech Republic — 1.4%

       
    2,494  

CEZ AS

    81,554  
                 
       

Greece — 1.4%

       
    4,459  

Star Bulk Carriers Corporation ADR

    77,676  
                 
       

Hong Kong — 0.0%

       
    184,500  

Shimao Group Holdings, Ltd. (a)(b)(c)

    0  
                 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

20

 

 

AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF

 

Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

COMMON STOCKS — 93.2% (Continued)

       

India — 4.4%

    45,972  

Coal India, Ltd.

  $ 136,593  
    120,224  

Steel Authority of India, Ltd.

    114,302  
              250,895  
       

Indonesia — 6.9%

       
    566,000  

Adaro Energy Indonesia Tbk PT

    144,426  
    1,759,100  

Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna Tbk PT

    113,345  
    1,068,500  

Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk PT

    135,296  
              393,067  
       

Kuwait — 2.0%

       
    10,704  

Humansoft Holding Company KSC

    116,180  
                 
       

Malaysia — 3.2%

       
    183,500  

Hartalega Holdings Bhd

    83,832  
    382,900  

Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd

    101,232  
              185,064  
       

Mexico — 2.4%

       
    114,891  

Fibra Uno Administracion SA de CV

    133,882  
                 
       

Poland — 1.7%

       
    25,384  

Cyfrowy Polsat SA

    95,230  
                 
       

Qatar — 2.2%

       
    47,384  

Ooredoo QPSC

    127,121  
                 
       

Republic of Korea — 6.9%

       
    22,371  

BNK Financial Group, Inc.

    100,669  
    1,844  

KT&G Corporation

    123,887  
    12,329  

LG Uplus Corporation

    99,103  
    3,510  

Seegene, Inc.

    70,720  
              394,379  
       

Russian Federation — 0.0%

       
    17,776  

Mobile TeleSystems PJSC — ADR (a)(b)(c)

    0  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

21

 

 

AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF

 

Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

COMMON STOCKS — 93.2% (Continued)

       

Russian Federation — 0.0% (Continued)

    5,978  

X5 Retail Group NV — GDR (b)(c)

  $ 0  
              0  
       

South Africa — 6.8%

       
    9,682  

Exxaro Resources, Ltd.

    107,749  
    142,117  

Growthpoint Properties, Ltd.

    100,145  
    4,162  

Kumba Iron Ore, Ltd.

    78,357  
    16,013  

MultiChoice Group

    104,587  
              390,838  
       

Taiwan, Province of China — 12.7%

       
    65,000  

China Motor Corporation

    84,219  
    14,400  

Evergreen Marine Corporation Taiwan, Ltd.

    61,448  
    16,071  

Himax Technologies, Inc. - ADR

    90,962  
    63,000  

Nanya Technology Corporation

    106,556  
    56,000  

Pegatron Corporation

    102,537  
    39,000  

Radiant Opto-Electronics Corporation

    119,097  
    12,000  

Simplo Technology Company, Ltd.

    95,523  
    36,000  

Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation

    67,257  
              727,599  
       

Thailand — 5.1%

       
    207,400  

Bangkok Chain Hospital pcl - NVDR

    100,812  
    109,000  

Ratch Group pcl - NVDR

    117,420  
    251,100  

Sri Trang Gloves Thailand pcl - NVDR

    73,232  
              291,464  
       

Turkey — 11.1%

       
    63,075  

Anadolu Efes Biracilik Ve Malt Sanayii AS

    162,613  
    637,530  

Emlak Konut Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi AS

    151,132  
    31,091  

Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi AS

    164,456  
    112,625  

Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS

    155,229  
              633,430  
       

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $7,338,933)

    5,323,708  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

22

 

 

AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF

 

Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

PREFERRED STOCKS — 6.3%

       
       

Brazil — 6.3%

       
    18,056  

Braskem SA - Class A

  $ 115,034  
    58,077  

Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais

    125,733  
    21,053  

Petroleo Brasileiro SA

    119,563  
              360,330  
       

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $358,603)

    360,330  
                 
       

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.7%

       
    39,521  

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class — 3.07% (d)

    39,521  
       

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $39,521)

    39,521  
       

TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $7,737,057) — 100.2%

    5,723,559  
       

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.2)%

    (10,213 )
       

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

  $ 5,713,346  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

ADR

American Depositary Receipt.

GDR

Global Depositary Receipt.

NVDR

Non-Voting Depositary Receipt.

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

Value determined using significant unobservable inputs. Classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(c)

This security has been deemed illiquid according to the Fund’s liquidity guidelines. The value of these securities is $0 which represents 0.00% of net assets.

(d)

Rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of October 31, 2022.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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AAM S&P Developed Markets High Dividend Value ETF

 

Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

COMMON STOCKS — 95.5%

       
       

Australia — 11.9%

       
    6,328  

AGL Energy, Ltd.

  $ 27,556  
    5,626  

Dexus

    27,917  
    2,953  

Fortescue Metals Group, Ltd.

    27,758  
    552  

Rio Tinto, Ltd.

    31,132  
    1,531  

Sonic Healthcare, Ltd.

    32,082  
    13,932  

Stockland

    32,072  
    1,718  

Woodside Energy Group, Ltd.

    39,527  
              218,044  
       

Austria — 4.4%

       
    824  

BAWAG Group AG (a)

    39,840  
    875  

OMV AG

    40,335  
              80,175  
       

Denmark — 1.7%

       
    15  

AP Moller - Maersk A/S - Class B

    31,384  
                 
       

Finland — 2.4%

       
    3,190  

Fortum Oyj

    44,912  
                 
       

France — 8.3%

       
    826  

BNP Paribas SA

    38,774  
    4,255  

Credit Agricole SA

    38,631  
    3,581  

Orange SA

    34,087  
    747  

TotalEnergies SE

    40,680  
              152,172  
       

Germany — 7.0%

       
    1,083  

Covestro AG (a)

    36,864  
    1,327  

Fresenius SE & Company KGaA

    30,559  
    127  

Hapag-Lloyd AG (a)

    22,958  
    662  

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

    38,341  
              128,722  
       

Hong Kong — 6.3%

       
    6,000  

CK Infrastructure Holdings, Ltd.

    28,510  
    26,000  

HKT Trust & HKT, Ltd. - SS

    29,379  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

24

 

 

AAM S&P Developed Markets High Dividend Value ETF

 

Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

COMMON STOCKS — 95.5% (Continued)

       
       

Hong Kong — 6.3% (Continued)

       
    1,000  

Orient Overseas International, Ltd.

  $ 14,612  
    6,500  

Swire Pacific, Ltd. - Class A

    43,017  
              115,518  
       

Israel — 1.1%

       
    819  

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services, Ltd.

    19,238  
                 
       

Italy — 8.5%

       
    2,534  

Assicurazioni Generali SpA

    38,043  
    5,806  

Banca Mediolanum SpA

    43,496  
    3,302  

Eni SpA

    43,255  
    13,319  

Hera SpA

    31,751  
              156,545  
       

Japan — 18.2%

       
    1,700  

BIPROGY, Inc.

    36,771  
    1,900  

Brother Industries, Ltd.

    32,354  
    400  

Daito Trust Construction Company, Ltd.

    39,587  
    3,700  

Inpex Corporation

    37,788  
    2,100  

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

    34,813  
    1,500  

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.

    22,817  
    1,100  

Lawson, Inc.

    35,153  
    500  

SCREEN Holdings Company, Ltd.

    27,551  
    2,400  

Seiko Epson Corporation

    32,714  
    1,300  

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd.

    34,268  
              333,816  
       

Luxembourg — 1.3%

       
    11,623  

Aroundtown SA

    23,067  
                 
       

Netherlands — 2.1%

       
    2,864  

Stellantis NV

    38,666  
                 
       

Norway — 1.6%

       
    3,148  

Telenor ASA

    28,613  
                 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

25

 

 

AAM S&P Developed Markets High Dividend Value ETF

 

Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

COMMON STOCKS — 95.5% (Continued)

       

Spain — 3.3%

       
    1,977  

Red Electrica Corporation SA

  $ 31,947  
    8,263  

Telefonica SA

    28,461  
              60,408  
       

Sweden — 1.5%

       
    4,987  

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Class B

    27,709  
                 
       

Switzerland — 1.9%

       
    431  

Novartis AG

    34,842  
                 
       

United Kingdom — 14.0%

       
    1,154  

Anglo American plc

    34,658  
    6,155  

Barratt Developments plc

    26,660  
    900  

British American Tobacco plc

    35,578  
    1,765  

GSK plc

    29,032  
    1,659  

Imperial Brands plc

    40,570  
    644  

Rio Tinto plc

    33,640  
    11,860  

Tesco plc

    29,372  
    23,846  

Vodafone Group plc

    27,905  
              257,415  
       

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $2,183,953)

    1,751,246  
                 
       

PREFERRED STOCKS — 3.9%

       
       

Germany — 3.9%

       
    498  

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

    36,767  
    269  

Volkswagen AG

    34,387  
              71,154  
       

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $75,230)

    71,154  
                 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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AAM S&P Developed Markets High Dividend Value ETF

 

Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

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Security Description

 

Value

 
       

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.6%

       
    11,443  

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class — 3.07% (b)

  $ 11,443  
       

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $11,443)

    11,443  
       

TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $2,270,626) — 100.0%

    1,833,843  
       

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.0% (c)

    93  
       

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

  $ 1,833,936  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

SS

Stapled Security.

(a)

Restricted security as defined in Rule 144(a) under the Securities Act of 1933. Resale to the public may require registration or may extend only to qualified institutional buyers. At October 31, 2022, the market value of these securities total $99,662, which represents 5.43% of total net assets.

(b)

Rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of October 31, 2022.

(c)

Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Security Description

 

Value

 
       

PREFERRED STOCKS — 99.7%

       
       

Consumer Discretionary — 3.3%

       
       

Brunswick Corporation

       
    22,366  

6.500%, 10/15/2048

  $ 545,283  
    15,112  

6.625%, 01/15/2049

    388,379  
    27,806  

6.375%, 04/15/2049

    634,811  
       

Dillard’s Capital Trust I

       
    24,180  

7.500%, 08/01/2038

    624,328  
       

Fossil Group, Inc.

       
    18,133  

7.000%, 11/30/2026

    229,020  
       

Qurate Retail, Inc.

       
    38,288  

8.000%, 03/15/2031

    1,846,247  
       

TravelCenters of America, Inc.

       
    13,297  

8.250%, 01/15/2028

    336,946  
    14,508  

8.000%, 12/15/2029

    367,633  
    12,090  

8.000%, 10/15/2030

    305,151  
              5,277,798  
       

Consumer Staples — 3.8%

       
       

CHS, Inc.

       
    64,858  

Series 1, 7.875%, Perpetual

    1,664,256  
    50,776  

Series 2, 7.100%, Perpetual (a)

    1,271,939  
    59,542  

Series 3, 6.750%, Perpetual (a)

    1,454,611  
    62,564  

Series 4, 7.500%, Perpetual

    1,606,644  
              5,997,450  
       

Energy — 7.5%

       
       

Altera Infrastructure LP

       
    14,520  

Series A, 7.250%, Perpetual (b)(e)(f)

    0  
    12,088  

Series B, 8.500%, Perpetual (b)(e)(f)

    0  
    11,613  

Series E, 8.875%, Perpetual (a)(b)(e)(f)

    0  
       

DCP Midstream LP

       
    19,493  

Series B, 7.875%, Perpetual (a)

    469,781  
    13,297  

Series C, 7.950%, Perpetual (a)

    315,006  
       

Enbridge, Inc.

       
    72,538  

Series B, 6.375%, 04/15/2078 (a)

    1,722,778  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities ETF

 

Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

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Security Description

 

Value

 
       

PREFERRED STOCKS — 99.7% (Continued)

       

Energy — 7.5% (Continued)

       

Energy Transfer LP

       
    54,404  

Series C, 7.375%, Perpetual (a)

  $ 1,218,650  
    53,800  

Series D, 7.625%, Perpetual (a)

    1,229,868  
    96,718  

Series E, 7.600%, Perpetual (a)

    2,227,415  
       

NGL Energy Partners LP

       
    38,039  

Series B, 11.653%, Perpetual (a)(f)

    387,617  
       

NuStar Energy LP

       
    27,382  

Series A, 10.249%, Perpetual (a)

    634,167  
    46,546  

Series B, 9.126%, Perpetual (a)

    988,637  
    20,853  

Series C, 9.000%, Perpetual (a)

    488,794  
       

NuStar Logistics LP

       
    48,659  

10.813%, 01/15/2043 (a)

    1,212,096  
       

Seapeak LLC

       
    20,551  

Series B, 8.500%, Perpetual (a)

    484,593  
    15,112  

9.000%, Perpetual

    366,466  
              11,745,868  
       

Financials — 76.0% (c)

       
       

ACRES Commercial Realty Corporation

       
    14,508  

Series C, 8.625%, Perpetual (a)

    304,813  
       

AGNC Investment Corporation

       
    39,292  

Series C, 9.190%, Perpetual (a)

    927,291  
    28,409  

Series D, 6.875%, Perpetual (a)

    522,441  
    48,659  

Series E, 6.500%, Perpetual (a)

    953,716  
    69,516  

Series F, 6.125%, Perpetual (a)

    1,292,998  
    18,133  

Series G, 7.750%, Perpetual (a)(f)

    376,804  
       

Allstate Corporation

       
    60,448  

5.100%, 01/15/2053 (a)

    1,461,633  
       

American Equity Investment Life Holding Company

       
    48,358  

Series A, 5.950%, Perpetual (a)

    1,089,506  
    36,270  

Series B, 6.625%, Perpetual (a)

    840,013  
       

Annaly Capital Management, Inc.

       
    87,046  

Series F, 8.667%, Perpetual (a)

    2,096,938  
    51,382  

Series G, 6.500%, Perpetual (a)

    1,050,248  
    53,496  

Series I, 6.750%, Perpetual (a)

    1,113,787  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

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Security Description

 

Value

 
       

PREFERRED STOCKS — 99.7% (Continued)

       

Financials — 76.0% (c) (Continued)

       

Arbor Realty Trust, Inc.

       
    33,700  

Series F, 6.250%, Perpetual (a)

  $ 630,190  
       

Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.

       
    18,133  

7.000%, Perpetual (a)

    362,660  
       

Aspen Insurance Holdings, Ltd.

       
    33,245  

5.950%, Perpetual (a)

    758,318  
       

Athene Holding, Ltd.

       
    104,274  

Series A, 6.350%, Perpetual (a)

    2,482,764  
    72,538  

Series C, 6.375%, Perpetual (a)

    1,808,372  
       

Atlanticus Holdings Corporation

       
    18,133  

6.125%, 11/30/2026

    376,985  
       

B. Riley Financial, Inc.

       
    13,444  

6.750%, 05/31/2024

    322,656  
    17,228  

6.375%, 02/28/2025

    376,604  
    25,074  

5.500%, 03/31/2026

    533,575  
    20,213  

6.500%, 09/30/2026

    414,771  
    39,013  

5.000%, 12/31/2026

    780,650  
    27,806  

6.000%, 01/31/2028

    512,186  
    38,234  

5.250%, 08/31/2028

    648,831  
       

Bank of America Corporation

       
    27,080  

Series 2, 3.693%, Perpetual (a)

    511,270  
    19,045  

Series 4, 5.190%, Perpetual (a)

    358,617  
    38,189  

Series 5, 4.000%, Perpetual (a)

    727,501  
    28,734  

Series E, 4.790%, Perpetual (a)

    531,579  
    95,096  

Series K, 6.450%, 12/15/2066 (a)

    2,415,438  
    122,267  

Series GG, 6.000%, Perpetual

    2,909,955  
       

Chimera Investment Corporation

       
    39,292  

Series B, 8.000%, Perpetual (a)

    730,831  
    31,434  

Series C, 7.750%, Perpetual (a)

    534,378  
    24,180  

Series D, 8.000%, Perpetual (a)

    432,822  
       

Citigroup, Inc.

       
    114,852  

Series J, 7.125%, Perpetual (a)

    2,866,706  
    180,741  

Series K, 6.875%, Perpetual (a)

    4,561,903  
       

Citizens Financial Group, Inc.

       
    36,270  

Series D, 6.350%, Perpetual (a)

    850,532  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

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Security Description

 

Value

 
       

PREFERRED STOCKS — 99.7% (Continued)

       

Financials — 76.0% (c) (Continued)

       

Compass Diversified Holdings

       
    12,090  

Series B, 7.875%, Perpetual (a)

  $ 295,359  
       

ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.

       
    13,904  

Series A, 5.250%, Perpetual (a)

    286,005  
       

Cowen, Inc.

       
    12,090  

7.750%, 06/15/2033

    306,965  
       

Dynex Capital, Inc.

       
    13,481  

Series C, 6.900%, Perpetual (a)

    278,787  
       

Ellington Financial, Inc.

       
    13,904  

6.750%, Perpetual (a)

    280,027  
    14,508  

Series B, 6.250%, Perpetual (a)

    263,175  
       

Enstar Group, Ltd.

       
    48,358  

Series D, 7.000%, Perpetual (a)

    1,062,909  
       

Fifth Third Bancorp

       
    54,404  

Series I, 6.625%, Perpetual (a)

    1,372,069  
       

First Eagle Alternative Capital BDC, Inc.

       
    13,492  

5.000%, 05/25/2026

    317,602  
       

First Horizon Corporation

       
    12,090  

Series D, 6.100%, Perpetual (a)

    272,509  
       

FNB Corporation

       
    13,405  

7.250%, Perpetual (a)

    332,578  
       

Gladstone Investment Corporation

       
    15,467  

5.000%, 05/01/2026

    352,647  
    16,266  

4.875%, 11/01/2028

    336,869  
       

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.

       
    66,145  

Series A, 3.750%, Perpetual (a)

    1,208,469  
    17,641  

Series C, 5.190%, Perpetual (a)

    330,239  
    119,060  

Series D, 4.000%, Perpetual (a)

    2,190,704  
    88,196  

Series J, 5.500%, Perpetual (a)

    2,170,504  
    61,735  

Series K, 6.375%, Perpetual (a)

    1,527,941  
       

Granite Point Mortgage Trust, Inc.

       
    24,874  

Series A, 7.000%, Perpetual (a)

    494,246  
       

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

       
    41,710  

Series G, 6.000%, Perpetual

    1,023,563  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

PREFERRED STOCKS — 99.7% (Continued)

       

Financials — 76.0% (c) (Continued)

       

Heartland Financial USA, Inc.

       
    13,904  

Series E, 7.000%, Perpetual (a)

  $ 350,659  
       

Invesco Mortgage Capital, Inc.

       
    13,715  

Series B, 7.750%, Perpetual (a)

    263,328  
    23,624  

Series C, 7.500%, Perpetual (a)

    428,067  
       

JPMorgan Chase & Company

       
    223,662  

Series EE, 6.000%, Perpetual

    5,457,353  
       

Kemper Corporation

       
    18,133  

5.875%, 03/15/2062 (a)

    378,798  
       

KeyCorp

       
    60,448  

Series E, 6.125%, Perpetual (a)

    1,410,856  
    72,538  

6.200%, Perpetual (a)(f)

    1,768,477  
       

M&T Bank Corporation

       
    30,224  

Series H, 5.625%, Perpetual (a)

    687,294  
       

Merchants Bancorp

       
    15,112  

Series B, 6.000%, Perpetual (a)

    332,313  
    15,715  

8.250%, Perpetual (a)(f)

    412,519  
       

MetLife, Inc.

       
    72,538  

Series A, 4.293%, Perpetual (a)

    1,489,205  
       

MFA Financial, Inc.

       
    33,245  

Series C, 6.500%, Perpetual (a)

    591,096  
       

Midland States Bancorp, Inc.

       
    13,904  

7.750%, Perpetual (a)(f)

    351,910  
       

Morgan Stanley

       
    74,152  

Series A, 5.140%, Perpetual (a)

    1,390,350  
    58,143  

Series E, 7.125%, Perpetual (a)

    1,456,482  
    57,299  

Series F, 6.875%, Perpetual (a)

    1,433,621  
    67,411  

Series I, 6.375%, Perpetual (a)

    1,637,413  
    67,411  

Series K, 5.850%, Perpetual (a)

    1,544,386  
       

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

       
    62,262  

Series A, 6.375%, Perpetual (a)

    1,331,784  
       

New York Mortgage Trust, Inc.

       
    18,509  

Series D, 8.000%, Perpetual (a)

    337,049  
    22,400  

Series E, 7.875%, Perpetual (a)

    407,008  
    17,377  

Series F, 6.875%, Perpetual (a)

    297,494  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

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Security Description

 

Value

 
       

PREFERRED STOCKS — 99.7% (Continued)

       

Financials — 76.0% (c) (Continued)

       

Newtek Business Services Corporation

       
    12,090  

5.500%, 02/01/2026

  $ 296,568  
       

Old National Bancorp

       
    14,810  

Series C, 7.000%, Perpetual (a)

    384,912  
       

PacWest Bancorp

       
    62,050  

Series A, 7.750%, Perpetual (a)

    1,540,081  
       

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

       
    13,904  

Series A, 8.125%, Perpetual (a)

    299,631  
    23,573  

Series B, 8.000%, Perpetual (a)

    506,820  
       

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

       
    159,883  

Series P, 8.507%, Perpetual (a)

    4,069,022  
       

Popular Capital Trust II

       
    15,715  

6.125%, 12/01/2034

    402,147  
       

Ready Capital Corporation

       
    24,335  

5.750%, 02/15/2026

    531,720  
    12,392  

6.200%, 07/30/2026

    278,820  
       

Regions Financial Corporation

       
    60,448  

Series B, 6.375%, Perpetual (a)

    1,493,066  
    60,448  

Series C, 5.700%, Perpetual (a)

    1,258,527  
       

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

       
    30,097  

7.663%, 09/15/2042 (a)

    762,056  
    84,628  

7.125%, 10/15/2052 (a)(f)

    2,143,627  
    48,358  

5.750%, 06/15/2056 (a)

    1,135,930  
       

Rithm Capital Corporation

       
    18,768  

Series A, 7.500%, Perpetual (a)

    344,768  
    34,154  

Series B, 7.125%, Perpetual (a)

    595,646  
    48,629  

Series C, 6.375%, Perpetual (a)

    783,899  
    56,216  

Series D, 7.000%, Perpetual (a)

    986,591  
       

SiriusPoint, Ltd.

       
    24,180  

Series B, 8.000%, Perpetual (a)

    570,648  
       

SLM Corporation

       
    12,090  

Series B, 4.993%, Perpetual (a)

    698,077  
       

State Street Corporation

       
    90,672  

Series D, 5.900%, Perpetual (a)

    2,209,677  
    60,448  

Series G, 5.350%, Perpetual (a)

    1,453,774  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

PREFERRED STOCKS — 99.7% (Continued)

       

Financials — 76.0% (c) (Continued)

       

Synovus Financial Corporation

       
    24,180  

Series D, 6.300%, Perpetual (a)

  $ 565,812  
    42,314  

Series E, 5.875%, Perpetual (a)

    935,139  
       

Trinity Capital, Inc.

       
    21,155  

7.000%, 01/16/2025

    521,471  
       

Truist Financial Corporation

       
    20,856  

Series I, 4.970%, Perpetual (a)

    367,066  
       

Two Harbors Investment Corporation

       
    17,377  

Series A, 8.125%, Perpetual (a)

    317,999  
    34,758  

Series B, 7.625%, Perpetual (a)

    620,778  
    35,664  

Series C, 7.250%, Perpetual (a)

    649,798  
       

U.S. Bancorp

       
    1,740  

Series A, 5.099%, Perpetual (a)

    1,319,790  
    120,896  

Series B, 4.679%, Perpetual (a)

    2,162,829  
       

Valley National Bancorp

       
    13,904  

Series A, 6.250%, Perpetual (a)

    308,808  
    12,090  

Series B, 7.856%, Perpetual (a)

    291,611  
       

Voya Financial, Inc.

       
    36,270  

Series B, 5.350%, Perpetual (a)

    768,561  
       

Wells Fargo & Company

       
    208,547  

Series Q, 5.850%, Perpetual (a)

    4,744,444  
    101,555  

Series R, 6.625%, Perpetual (a)

    2,539,891  
       

WesBanco, Inc.

       
    18,133  

Series A, 6.750%, Perpetual (a)

    454,413  
       

Western Alliance Bancorp

       
    36,270  

Series A, 4.250%, Perpetual (a)

    725,400  
       

Wintrust Financial Corporation

       
    15,112  

Series D, 6.500%, Perpetual (a)

    371,151  
    34,758  

Series E, 6.875%, Perpetual (a)

    880,420  
       

Zions Bancorp NA

       
    16,731  

Series G, 6.300%, Perpetual (a)

    422,123  
              119,644,422  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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AAM Low Duration Preferred and Income Securities ETF

 

Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

PREFERRED STOCKS — 99.7% (Continued)

       

Industrials — 3.2%

       
       

Air Lease Corporation

       
    30,224  

Series A, 6.150%, Perpetual (a)

  $ 649,816  
       

Atlas Corporation

       
    15,394  

Series D, 7.950%, Perpetual

    376,999  
    18,133  

Series I, 8.000%, Perpetual (a)

    389,316  
       

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc.

       
    19,344  

8.125%, 02/28/2026

    442,204  
    18,308  

6.500%, 12/31/2026

    378,792  
       

Charah Solutions, Inc.

       
    16,322  

8.500%, 08/31/2026

    316,647  
       

Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure Investors, LLC

       
    12,634  

Series A, 8.250%, Perpetual (a)

    256,470  
    14,931  

Series B, 8.000%, Perpetual (a)

    297,426  
    12,694  

Series C, 8.250%, Perpetual (a)

    238,012  
       

Global Ship Lease, Inc.

       
    13,176  

8.750%, Perpetual

    331,508  
       

Steel Partners Holdings LP

       
    19,409  

Series A, 6.000%, 02/07/2026

    447,378  
       

Textainer Group Holdings, Ltd.

       
    18,133  

7.000%, Perpetual (a)

    417,059  
       

Triton International, Ltd.

       
    17,377  

8.000%, Perpetual

    424,346  
              4,965,973  
       

Information Technology — 0.2%

       
       

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.

       
    15,112  

8.375%, 06/30/2026

    287,430  
                 
       

Real Estate — 0.7%

       
       

Brookfield DTLA Fund Office Trust Investor, Inc.

       
    29,408  

Series A, 7.625%, Perpetual (f)

    202,915  
       

Cedar Realty Trust, Inc.

       
    15,112  

Series C, 6.500%, Perpetual

    127,696  
       

Gladstone Land Corporation

       
    18,001  

Series B, 6.000%, Perpetual

    443,545  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

PREFERRED STOCKS — 99.7% (Continued)

       

Real Estate — 0.7% (Continued)

       
       

iStar, Inc.

       
    12,090  

Series D, 8.000%, Perpetual

  $ 294,875  
       

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust

       
    20,853  

Series C, 7.200%, Perpetual (f)

    40,663  
    15,112  

Series D, 6.875%, Perpetual (f)

    29,922  
              1,139,616  
       

Utilities — 5.0%

       
       

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corporation

       
    42,314  

Series 19-A, 6.200%, 07/01/2079 (a)

    959,259  
    34,758  

6.875%, 10/17/2078 (a)

    780,317  
       

Duke Energy Corporation

       
    60,448  

5.625%, 09/15/2078

    1,432,013  
       

NiSource, Inc.

       
    60,448  

Series B, 6.500%, Perpetual (a)

    1,493,670  
       

SCE Trust III

       
    33,245  

Series H, 5.750%, Perpetual (a)

    642,958  
       

SCE Trust IV

       
    39,292  

Series J, 5.375%, Perpetual (a)

    704,899  
       

SCE Trust V

       
    36,270  

Series K, 5.450%, Perpetual (a)

    695,659  
       

Tennessee Valley Authority

       
    25,145  

Series A, 2.216%, 05/01/2029 (a)

    517,735  
    30,949  

Series D, 2.134%, 06/01/2028 (a)

    668,808  
              7,895,318  
       

TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $172,053,924)

    156,953,875  
                 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 0.8%

       
    1,182,365  

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class — 3.07% (d)

  $ 1,182,365  
       

TOTAL SHORT—TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,182,365)

    1,182,365  
       

TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $173,236,289) — 100.5%

    158,136,240  
       

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.5)%

    (772,182 )
       

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

  $ 157,364,058  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

(a)

Variable or floating rate security based on a reference index and spread. Certain securities are fixed to variable and currently in the fixed phase. Rate disclosed is the rate in effect as of October 31, 2022.

(b)

Value determined using significant unobservable inputs. Classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

(c)

To the extent that the Fund invests more heavily in particular sectors of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those sectors. See Note 7 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(d)

Rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of October 31, 2022.

(e)

This security has been deemed illiquid according to the Fund’s liquidity guidelines. The value of these securities is $0 which represents 0.00% of net assets.

(f)

Non-income producing security.

 

The Global Industry Classifications Standard (GICS®) was developed by and/or is exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. (“MSCI”) and Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”). GICS® is a service mark of MSCI, Inc. and S&P and has been licensed for use by the Fund’s Administrator, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022

 

Shares     Security Description   Value  
      COMMON STOCKS — 99.7%      
      Communication Services — 2.2%      
  17,951     Nexstar Media Group, Inc. — Class A   $ 3,075,006  
                 
        Consumer Discretionary — 9.4%        
  17,247     Advance Auto Parts, Inc.     3,275,550  
  17,538     Brunswick Corporation     1,239,410  
  31,814     Hasbro, Inc.     2,075,864  
  25,886     LCI Industries     2,746,763  
  85,736     MDC Holdings, Inc.     2,611,519  
  12,780     Penske Automotive Group, Inc.     1,426,504  
              13,375,610  
        Consumer Staples — 7.6%        
  48,636     Inter Parfums, Inc.     3,933,679  
  17,232     Lancaster Colony Corporation     3,106,585  
  120,609     Reynolds Consumer Products, Inc.     3,683,399  
              10,723,663  
        Energy — 0.8%        
  43,530     World Fuel Services Corporation     1,109,580  
                 
        Financials — 17.8%        
  51,862     Evercore, Inc. - Class A     5,450,696  
  101,174     First Financial Bancorp     2,637,606  
  83,904     First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. - Class A     3,826,861  
  168,018     Home BancShares, Inc.     4,282,779  
  53,524     Horace Mann Educators Corporation     2,112,057  
  145,192     Huntington Bancshares, Inc.     2,204,015  
  129,745     Regions Financial Corporation     2,847,903  
  64,830     Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. - Class A     1,874,884  
              25,236,801  
        Health Care — 8.2%        
  43,123     Patterson Companies, Inc.     1,119,904  
  123,210     Perrigo Company plc - ADR     4,962,899  
  38,746     Quest Diagnostics, Inc.     5,565,863  
              11,648,666  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

Shares     Security Description   Value  
        COMMON STOCKS — 99.7% (Continued)        
        Industrials — 17.7%        
  59,328     Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation   $ 6,457,853  
  25,377     Hubbell, Inc.     6,026,530  
  33,044     Insperity, Inc.     3,899,853  
  19,378     Snap-on, Inc.     4,302,885  
  15,998     Watsco, Inc.     4,334,818  
              25,021,939  
        Information Technology — 16.9%        
  65,467     Amdocs, Ltd. - ADR     5,650,457  
  53,257     Avnet, Inc.     2,140,399  
  33,569     Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.     5,037,364  
  80,814     CSG Systems International, Inc.     5,226,241  
  50,800     NetApp, Inc.     3,518,916  
  43,690     Silicon Motion Technology Corporation - ADR     2,336,978  
              23,910,355  
        Materials — 7.0%        
  15,982     Avery Dennison Corporation     2,709,748  
  92,263     Avient Corporation     3,182,151  
  25,227     RPM International, Inc.     2,385,718  
  26,065     Sonoco Products Company     1,618,115  
              9,895,732  
        Real Estate — 6.6%        
  65,491     Agree Realty Corporation     4,499,231  
  30,302     Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc.     1,938,116  
  50,234     Terreno Realty Corporation     2,870,371  
              9,307,718  
        Utilities — 5.5%        
  61,212     Alliant Energy Corporation     3,193,430  
  21,974     Atmos Energy Corporation     2,341,329  
  86,188     NiSource, Inc.     2,214,170  
              7,748,929  
        TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $140,819,351)     141,053,999  
                 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

Par

     

Effective
Yield

   

Maturity

   

Value

 
       

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.2%

               
       

U.S. Treasury Bills — 0.2%

                       
  $ 100,000  

United States Treasury Bill (a)

    2.70 %     12/1/2022     $ 99,716  
    151,000  

United States Treasury Bill (a)

    3.04 %     12/15/2022       150,356  
       

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $250,206)

                    250,072  
       

TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $141,069,557) — 99.9%

                    141,304,071  
       

Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.1%

                    186,157  
       

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

                  $ 141,490,228  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

ADR

American Depositary Receipt.

(a)

Zero coupon bond.

 

The Global Industry Classifications Standard (GICS®) was developed by and/or is exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. (“MSCI”) and Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”). GICS® is a service mark of MSCI, Inc. and S&P and has been licensed for use by the Fund’s Administrator, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

COMMON STOCKS — 100.1%

       
       

Communication Services — 10.7%

       
    525  

Alphabet, Inc. - Class A (a)

  $ 49,618  
    217  

Baidu, Inc. - ADR (a)

    16,616  
    654  

Bilibili, Inc. - ADR (a)

    5,834  
    389  

Bumble, Inc. - Class A (a)

    9,880  
    505  

Cargurus, Inc. (a)

    7,353  
    705  

Kanzhun, Ltd. - ADR (a)

    7,705  
    176  

Match Group, Inc. (a)

    7,603  
    349  

Meta Platforms, Inc. - Class A (a)

    32,513  
    353  

NetEase, Inc. - ADR

    19,634  
    428  

Pinterest, Inc. - Class A (a)

    10,529  
    1,042  

ROBLOX Corporation - Class A (a)

    46,619  
    507  

Sea, Ltd. - ADR (a)

    25,188  
    835  

Snap, Inc. - Class A (a)

    8,275  
    332  

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (a)

    39,335  
    758  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd. - ADR

    19,920  
    649  

Trade Desk, Inc. - Class A (a)

    34,553  
    412  

TripAdvisor, Inc. (a)

    9,731  
    230  

ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc. (a)

    10,242  
              361,148  
       

Consumer Discretionary — 14.2%

       
    333  

Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. - ADR (a)

    21,172  
    452  

Amazon.com, Inc. (a)

    46,303  
    531  

BYD Company, Ltd. - ADR

    24,012  
    974  

Coupang, Inc. (a)

    16,821  
    682  

DoorDash, Inc. - Class A (a)

    29,687  
    93  

Etsy, Inc. (a)

    8,734  
    1,643  

Farfetch, Ltd. - Class A (a)

    13,933  
    1,113  

Fisker, Inc. (a)

    9,071  
    532  

Global-e Online, Ltd. (a)

    13,454  
    582  

Li Auto, Inc. - ADR (a)

    7,927  
    2,610  

Lucid Group, Inc. (a)

    37,297  
    687  

Meituan - ADR (a)

    22,046  
    37  

MercadoLibre, Inc. (a)

    33,360  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

COMMON STOCKS — 100.1% (Continued)

       
       

Consumer Discretionary — 14.2% (Continued)

       
    1,144  

Naspers, Ltd. - ADR

  $ 23,360  
    1,655  

NIO, Inc. - ADR (a)

    16,004  
    435  

Pinduoduo, Inc. - ADR (a)

    23,851  
    2,616  

Prosus NV - ADR

    22,445  
    1,257  

Rivian Automotive, Inc. - Class A (a)

    43,957  
    207  

Tesla, Inc. (a)

    47,101  
    194  

Xometry, Inc. - Class A (a)

    11,652  
    936  

XPeng, Inc. - ADR (a)

    6,196  
              478,383  
       

Energy — 0.4%

       
    518  

Archaea Energy, Inc. (a)

    13,370  
                 
       

Industrials — 11.4%

       
    1,146  

ABB, Ltd. - ADR

    31,905  
    56  

Accelleron Industries AG - ADR (a)

    947  
    116  

AeroVironment, Inc. (a)

    10,614  
    1,307  

Airbus SE - ADR

    35,328  
    85  

Axon Enterprise, Inc. (a)

    12,363  
    394  

Bloom Energy Corporation - Class A (a)

    7,372  
    261  

Boeing Company (a)

    37,195  
    635  

ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (a)

    8,877  
    53  

Chart Industries, Inc. (a)

    11,813  
    538  

Fluence Energy, Inc. (a)

    8,032  
    41  

Generac Holdings, Inc. (a)

    4,752  
    63  

HEICO Corporation

    10,246  
    167  

Hexcel Corporation

    9,302  
    278  

Howmet Aerospace, Inc.

    9,883  
    191  

MTU Aero Engines AG - ADR

    17,146  
    361  

Plug Power, Inc. (a)

    5,769  
    40  

RBC Bearings, Inc. (a)

    10,141  
    1,845  

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (a)

    9,391  
    168  

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

    42,890  
    1,251  

Safran SA - ADR

    34,803  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

42

 

 

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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

COMMON STOCKS — 100.1% (Continued)

       
       

Industrials — 11.4% (Continued)

       
    1,322  

Schneider Electric SE - ADR

  $ 33,433  
    337  

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. - Class A

    7,805  
    675  

Stem, Inc. (a)

    9,180  
    302  

Sunrun, Inc. (a)

    6,798  
    790  

Symbotic, Inc. (a)

    9,749  
              385,734  
       

Information Technology — 59.7% (b)

       
    156  

Adobe, Inc. (a)

    49,686  
    700  

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (a)

    42,042  
    420  

Affirm Holdings, Inc. (a)

    8,429  
    441  

Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. (a)

    11,206  
    159  

Alteryx, Inc. - Class A (a)

    7,748  
    321  

Amadeus IT Group SA - ADR (a)

    16,724  
    151  

Ambarella, Inc. (a)

    8,264  
    266  

Analog Devices, Inc.

    37,937  
    365  

Apple, Inc.

    55,969  
    343  

Arista Networks, Inc. (a)

    41,455  
    544  

Asana, Inc. - Class A (a)

    11,206  
    133  

Atlassian Corporation - Class A (a)

    26,963  
    202  

Autodesk, Inc. (a)

    43,289  
    153  

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (a)

    8,874  
    65  

Bill.com Holdings, Inc. (a)

    8,668  
    149  

Blackline, Inc. (a)

    8,344  
    584  

Block, Inc. (a)

    35,081  
    250  

Braze, Inc. - Class A (a)

    7,403  
    237  

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (a)

    35,879  
    169  

Calix, Inc. (a)

    12,445  
    362  

Canadian Solar, Inc. (a)

    12,272  
    1,935  

Chindata Group Holdings, Ltd. - ADR (a)

    10,275  
    165  

Cloudflare, Inc. - Class A (a)

    9,293  
    229  

Cognex Corporation

    10,587  
    219  

Coherent Corporation (a)

    7,361  
    378  

Confluent, Inc. - Class A (a)

    10,161  
    171  

Coupa Software, Inc. (a)

    9,102  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

43

 

 

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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

COMMON STOCKS — 100.1%

       
       

Information Technology 59.7% (b) — (Continued)

       
    231  

Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. - Class A (a)

  $ 37,237  
    116  

CyberArk Software, Ltd. (a)

    18,202  
    414  

Datadog, Inc. - Class A (a)

    33,331  
    253  

DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (a)

    9,088  
    658  

Dlocal, Ltd. (a)

    14,673  
    374  

DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc. (a)

    10,932  
    267  

Dynatrace, Inc. (a)

    9,409  
    120  

Elastic NV (a)

    7,674  
    142  

Enphase Energy, Inc. (a)

    43,594  
    105  

Entegris, Inc.

    8,331  
    98  

EPAM Systems, Inc. (a)

    34,300  
    76  

First Solar, Inc. (a)

    11,063  
    101  

Five9, Inc. (a)

    6,086  
    406  

Flywire Corporation (a)

    8,912  
    827  

Fortinet, Inc. (a)

    47,271  
    644  

GDS Holdings, Ltd. - ADR (a)

    5,558  
    193  

Gitlab, Inc. - Class A (a)

    9,353  
    80  

Globant SA (a)

    15,094  
    321  

HashiCorp, Inc. - Class A (a)

    9,864  
    32  

HubSpot, Inc. (a)

    9,490  
    110  

Impinj, Inc. (a)

    12,609  
    137  

Intuit, Inc.

    58,568  
    284  

JinkoSolar Holding Company, Ltd. - ADR (a)

    13,484  
    605  

Lasertec Corporation - ADR (a)

    16,734  
    187  

Lattice Semiconductor Corporation (a)

    9,071  
    1,322  

Marqeta, Inc. - Class A (a)

    10,417  
    873  

Marvell Technology, Inc.

    34,641  
    284  

MaxLinear, Inc. (a)

    8,770  
    224  

Microsoft Corporation

    51,997  
    147  

Monday.com, Ltd. (a)

    15,720  
    40  

MongoDB, Inc. (a)

    7,321  
    94  

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

    31,908  
    165  

Nova, Ltd. (a)

    12,162  
    74  

Novanta, Inc. (a)

    10,464  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

44

 

 

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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

COMMON STOCKS — 100.1%

       
       

Information Technology 59.7% (b) — (Continued)

       
    414  

NVIDIA Corporation

  $ 55,878  
    159  

Okta, Inc. (a)

    8,923  
    143  

Onto Innovation, Inc. (a)

    9,558  
    1,076  

Pagseguro Digital, Ltd. - Class A (a)

    14,720  
    1,298  

Palantir Technologies, Inc. - Class A (a)

    11,409  
    220  

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (a)

    37,750  
    119  

Paycom Software, Inc. (a)

    41,174  
    41  

Paylocity Holding Corporation (a)

    9,503  
    1,455  

Payoneer Global, Inc. (a)

    11,276  
    183  

Procore Technologies, Inc. (a)

    10,003  
    345  

Pure Storage, Inc. - Class A (a)

    10,647  
    107  

Qorvo, Inc. (a)

    9,211  
    444  

QUALCOMM, Inc.

    52,241  
    179  

Rapid7, Inc. (a)

    8,103  
    227  

RingCentral, Inc. - Class A (a)

    8,063  
    1,364  

Sabre Corporation (a)

    7,925  
    375  

Salesforce, Inc. (a)

    60,971  
    752  

Samsara, Inc. - Class A (a)

    9,257  
    146  

Seagate Technology Holdings plc

    7,250  
    379  

SentinelOne, Inc. - Class A (a)

    8,656  
    92  

ServiceNow, Inc. (a)

    38,708  
    225  

Shift4 Payments, Inc. - Class A (a)

    10,343  
    81  

Silicon Laboratories, Inc. (a)

    9,309  
    97  

SiTime Corporation (a)

    8,712  
    314  

Smartsheet, Inc. - Class A (a)

    10,965  
    232  

Snowflake, Inc. - Class A (a)

    37,190  
    61  

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (a)

    14,032  
    111  

Splunk, Inc. (a)

    9,225  
    170  

Sprout Social, Inc. - Class A (a)

    10,256  
    468  

Squarespace, Inc. - Class A (a)

    10,394  
    121  

Synopsys, Inc. (a)

    35,399  
    380  

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. - ADR

    23,389  
    260  

Tenable Holdings, Inc. (a)

    10,566  
    116  

Teradyne, Inc.

    9,437  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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AAM Transformers ETF

 

Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

COMMON STOCKS — 100.1%

       
       

Information Technology 59.7% (b) — (Continued)

       
    524  

Toast, Inc. - Class A (a)

  $ 11,575  
    143  

Twilio, Inc. - Class A (a)

    10,635  
    602  

UiPath, Inc. - Class A (a)

    7,615  
    236  

Unity Software, Inc. (a)

    6,962  
    89  

Universal Display Corporation

    8,475  
    291  

Visa, Inc. - Class A

    60,284  
    87  

Wolfspeed, Inc. (a)

    6,851  
    251  

Workday, Inc. - Class A (a)

    39,111  
    275  

Zscaler, Inc. (a)

    42,378  
              2,014,320  
       

Materials 1.9%

       
    156  

Albemarle Corporation

    43,660  
    3,545  

Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc. (a)

    9,678  
    317  

Livent Corporation (a)

    10,007  
              63,345  
       

Utilities 1.8%

       
    499  

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc

    13,827  
    260  

Clearway Energy, Inc. - Class C

    9,032  
    119  

NextEra Energy Partners LP

    8,814  
    105  

Ormat Technologies, Inc.

    9,497  
    2,318  

ReNew Energy Global plc - Class A (a)

    13,468  
    399  

Sunnova Energy International, Inc. (a)

    7,398  
              62,036  
       

TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $3,941,148)

    3,378,336  
                 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Schedule of Investments
October 31, 2022 (Continued)

 

 

Shares

 

Security Description

 

Value

 
       

SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 0.0% (c)

       
    1,440  

Invesco Government & Agency Portfolio, Institutional Class — 3.07% (d)

  $ 1,440  
       

TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,440)

    1,440  
       

TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $3,942,588) — 100.1%

    3,379,776  
       

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.1)%

    (3,025 )
       

NET ASSETS — 100.0%

  $ 3,376,751  

 

Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.

ADR

American Depositary Receipt.

(a)

Non-income producing security.

(b)

To the extent that the Fund invests more heavily in particular sectors of the economy, its performance will be especially sensitive to developments that significantly affect those sectors. See Note 7 in the Notes to Financial Statements.

(c)

Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.

(d)

Rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield as of October 31, 2022.

 

The Global Industry Classifications Standard (GICS®) was developed by and/or is exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. (“MSCI”) and Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”). GICS® is a service mark of MSCI, Inc. and S&P and has been licensed for use by the Fund’s Administrator, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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AAM ETFs

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities
October 31, 2022

 

   

AAM S&P 500
High Dividend
Value ETF

   

AAM S&P
Emerging
Markets High
Dividend
Value ETF

   

AAM S&P
Developed
Markets High
Dividend
Value ETF

 

ASSETS

                       

Investments in securities, at value*

  $ 67,672,524     $ 5,723,559     $ 1,833,843  

Foreign currency, at value*

          2,683        

Dividends and interest receivable

    89,641       28,443       7,685  

Receivable for capital shares sold

                 

Receivable for securities sold

          6,776        

Cash

                 

Total assets

    67,762,165       5,761,461       1,841,528  
                         

LIABILITIES

                       

Payable for securities purchased

                 

Distribution payable

    178,000       45,000       7,000  

Payable for capital shares redeemed

                 

Deferred foreign capital gains tax

          767        

Management fees payable

    15,860