Alpha Architect ETFs
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF
Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF
Annual Report
September 30, 2022
ALPHA ARCHITECT ETFs
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
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Dear Alpha Architect Family of Funds Shareholders,
Thank you for your investment in the Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF (“QVAL”), Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF (“IVAL”), Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF (“QMOM”), Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF (“IMOM”), and Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF (“VMOT”), collectively referred to as the “Funds”. The information presented in this letter relates to the operations of the Funds for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 (“FY 2022”). On February 1, 2017, QVAL, IVAL, QMOM, and IMOM transitioned from active management to passive management. The performance prior to February 1, 2017 reflects the performance of each of QVAL, IVAL, QMOM, and IMOM while actively managed. Performance after February 1, 2017 and before January 31, 2022 reflected each Fund’s objective of seeking to track the total return performance, before fees and expenses, of its index. Each Fund’s index was based on a proprietary methodology developed by Alpha Architect, LLC and licensed to Empowered Funds, LLC, the Fund’s investment adviser (the “Adviser”). On January 31, 2022, QVAL, IVAL, QMOM, and IMOM transitioned from passive management to active management. The performance after January 31, 2022 reflects the performance of each of QVAL, IVAL, QMOM, and IMOM while actively managed.
VMOT is structured as a “fund of funds” ETF that seeks to invest in value and momentum securities (using QVAL and IVAL ETFs for value investments, and QMOM and IMOM for momentum investments) as well as applying hedging rules to the U.S. (QVAL and QMOM) and International (IVAL and IMOM) allocations based on a monthly assessment. VMOT seeks to provide long term capital appreciation while attempting to minimize market drawdowns.
The investment strategies and approaches used in managing the Funds generally remain the same, regardless of market conditions. QVAL seeks to identify cheap, high-quality stocks in the domestic (U.S.) market. IVAL seeks to identify cheap, high-quality stocks in international markets. QMOM seeks to identify stocks with the highest quality momentum in the domestic (U.S.) market. IMOM seeks to identify stocks with the highest quality momentum in international markets. VMOT seeks to identify Value (QVAL and IVAL) and Momentum (QMOM and IMOM) securities in both the domestic (U.S.) market and international markets (through the fund-of-funds structure) while also applying hedging rules based on a monthly assessment. All Funds target mid and large cap equities, either directly (QVAL, IVAL, QMOM, IMOM) or indirectly (VMOT, which holds shares of QVAL, QMOM, IVAL, and IMOM). The standalone Funds (QVAL, QMOM, IVAL, and IMOM) generally hold 50 or fewer positions. QVAL, IVAL, QMOM, and IMOM are diversified funds. In addition, VMOT holds shares of the four Funds and is considered diversified on a look-through basis.
The primary headline for FY 2022 was a shift in the market from being a growth-driven market to a value-driven market, much of which was tied to a dramatic change in inflation expectations and interest rates. Due to strong value tilts, four of the five Alpha Architect Funds (QVAL, IVAL, QMOM, and VMOT) experienced strong relative performance in the year versus their respective benchmarks.
Despite the volatility of financial markets in FY 2022, we continue to follow the quantitative methodologies behind each of the Funds. At times like these, we like to highlight that concentrated factor strategies focused on a specific style (e.g., value, growth, momentum, and so forth) can deviate greatly from traditional capitalization-weighted portfolios. This deviation from standard passive benchmarks is often more pronounced when factor style portfolios are more concentrated, which is the case for our Funds.
Alpha
Architect | 19 East Eagle Road | Havertown, PA 19083 | T: 215.882.9983 | F:
216.245.3686
www.AlphaArchitect.com
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS (CONTINUED)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Finally, in FY 2022, VMOT hit its “5-year” mark—the Alpha Architect team would like to thank our investors throughout the years for making this possible.
The individual fund performance drivers during the most recent fiscal year/period are outlined below.
QVAL
For FY 2022, QVAL was down 13.06% at its market price and down 12.99% at net asset value (NAV). The best and worst securities listed below are based on their contribution to the Fund’s return, taking into consideration the weighting of each security.
The best performing security in the Fund’s portfolio during the period was Dillards, Inc. – Class A, which was up 67.91%. The second best performing security was The Mosaic Company, which was up 37.00% for the period. The third best performing security for the period was Kohl’s Corp., which was up 29.59% for the period.
The worst performing security in the Fund’s portfolio during the period was Matson, Inc., which was down 48.32%. The second worst performing security was American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., which was down 46.31% for the period. The third worst performing security was Winnebago Industries, Inc., which was down 40.78% for the period.
For FY 2022, QVAL outperformed the Solactive GBS United States 1000 NTR Index, which was down 18.10%.
QVAL distributed income to shareholders on a quarterly basis.
IVAL
For FY 2022, IVAL was down 23.06% at its market price and down 23.33% at NAV. The best and worst securities listed below are based on their contribution to the Fund’s return, taking into consideration the weighting of each security.
The best performing security in the Fund’s portfolio during the period was Rheinmetall AG, which was up 131.34%. The second best performing security was New Hope Corp. Ltd., which was up 50.10% for the period. The third best performing security for the period was Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings Ltd., which was up 47.79% for the period.
The worst performing security in the Fund’s portfolio during the period was Barratt Developments PLC, which was down 55.42%. The second worst performing security was Aurubis AG, which was down 46.78% for the period. The third worst performing security was Kingfisher PLC, which was down 42.77% for the period.
For FY 2022, IVAL outperformed the Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex N.A. Large & Mid Cap NTR Index (USD), which was down 25.33%.
IVAL distributed income to shareholders on an annual basis.
QMOM
For FY 2022, QMOM was down 10.25% at its market price and down 10.20% at NAV. The best and worst securities listed below are based on their contribution to the Fund’s return, taking into consideration the weighting of each security.
The best performing security in the Fund’s portfolio during the period was Antero Resources Corp., which was up 92.86%. The second best performing security was Devon Energy Corp., which was up 58.85% for the period. The third best performing security for the period was Murphy USA, Inc., which was up 54.55% for the period.
The worst performing security in the Fund during the period was Asana, Inc. – Class A, which was down 46.65%. The second worst performing security was Crocs, Inc., which was down 40.56% for the period. The third worst performing security was Apollo Medical Holdings, Inc., which was down 37.43% for the period.
Alpha
Architect | 19 East Eagle Road | Havertown, PA 19083 | T: 215.882.9983 | F:
216.245.3686
www.AlphaArchitect.com
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For FY 2022, QMOM outperformed the Solactive GBS United States 1000 NTR Index, which was down 18.10%.
QMOM distributed income to shareholders on an annual basis.
IMOM
For FY 2022, IMOM was down 32.29% at its market price and down 32.52% at NAV. The best and worst securities listed below are based on their contribution to the Fund’s return, taking into consideration the weighting of each security.
The best performing security in the Fund’s portfolio during the period was Whitehaven Coal Ltd., which was up 134.55%. The second best performing security was Orron Energy AB, which was up 70.04% for the period. The third best performing security for the period was New Hope Corp. Ltd., which was up 50.10% for the period.
The worst performing security in the Fund’s portfolio during the period was RENOVA, Inc., which was down 67.86%. The second worst performing security was ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., which was down 59.22% for the period. The third worst performing security was Bachem Holding AG, which was down 46.66% for the period.
For FY 2022, IMOM underperformed the Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex N.A. Large & Mid Cap NTR Index (USD), which was down 25.33%.
IMOM distributed income to shareholders on an annual basis.
VMOT
For FY 2022, VMOT was down 5.97% at its market price and down 5.95% at NAV.
At times, VMOT will employ hedging when the trend-following signals are “triggered”. During FY 2022, these rules were triggered for much of the year in both domestic and international markets. These hedging signals prevented the portfolio from suffering the full extent of the broad market sell-off and lead to strong relative outperformance during FY 2022.
For FY 2022, VMOT outperformed a portfolio of 70% World Developed Stocks and 30% U.S. Treasury Bills1, which was down 15.23%.
VMOT distributed income to shareholders on an annual basis.
Please note, returns of the best/worst performers cited above reflect the returns of the stocks during the time period held by the Funds, not necessarily for the entire fiscal year.
We appreciate your continued investment in the Funds.
Sincerely,
/s/ Wesley R. Gray
Wesley R.
Gray Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
1 | 35% Solactive GBS United States 1000 NTR Index, 35% Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex North America Large & Mid Cap NTR Index, 30% Solactive 1-3 month US T-Bill Index |
Alpha
Architect | 19 East Eagle Road | Havertown, PA 19083 | T: 215.882.9983 | F:
216.245.3686
www.AlphaArchitect.com
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LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS (CONTINUED)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
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 so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.
Shares are bought and sold at market price (not at net asset value, (“NAV”)), and are not individually redeemed from the Funds. Market price returns are based upon the midpoint of the bid/ask spread at the close of the exchange and does not represent the returns an investor would receive if shares were traded at other times. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. NAVs are calculated using prices as of the close of regular trading on the exchange, normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Opinions expressed are subject to change at any time, are not guaranteed and should not be considered investment advice.
Any offering must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus.
Fund holdings and allocations are subject to change at any time and should not be considered a recommendation to buy, hold or sell any security. Please see the Schedule of Investments in this report for complete Fund holdings.
RISKS
Investments involve risk. Principal loss is possible.
Non-diversification Risk. Because VMOT is non-diversified, it may be more sensitive to economic, business, political or other changes affecting individual issuers or investments than a diversified fund, which may result in greater fluctuation in the value of the Fund’s Shares and greater risk of loss.
Value Style Risk. Value investing is subject to the risk that intrinsic values of investments may not be recognized by the broad market or that their prices may decline.
Momentum Style Risk. Investing in or having exposure to securities with positive momentum entails investing in securities that have had above-average recent returns. These securities may be more volatile than a broad cross section of securities. Returns on securities that have previously exhibited momentum may be less than returns on other styles of investing or the overall stock market. Momentum can turn quickly and cause significant variation from other types of investments, and stocks that previously exhibited high momentum may not experience continued positive momentum. In addition, there may be periods when the momentum style is out of favor, and during which the investment performance of the Funds using a momentum strategy may suffer.
Quantitative Management Risk. Investments utilizing quantitative methods may perform differently than the market as a result of characteristics and data used and changes in trends.
Foreign Security Risk. Investments in foreign securities involve political, economic and currency risks, greater volatility and differences in accounting methods.
Small Company Risk. Investments in smaller companies involve limited liquidity and greater volatility than larger companies.
High Portfolio Turnover Rate Risk. High portfolio turnover could increase a Fund’s transactions costs, resulting in taxable distributions to shareholders and negatively impact performance.
Derivatives Risk. Derivatives can be volatile and involve various types of degrees of risks including hedging risks. The use of derivatives in connection with the VMOT index’s hedging strategies may expose the Fund to losses (some of which may be sudden) that it would not have otherwise been exposed to if it had only invested directly in equity securities.
Alpha
Architect | 19 East Eagle Road | Havertown, PA 19083 | T: 215.882.9983 | F:
216.245.3686
www.AlphaArchitect.com
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Fund of Funds Risk. VMOT primarily invests in the other Alpha Architect Funds and its performance largely depends on the investment performance of those underlying Alpha Architect Funds. An investor will indirectly bear the principal risks and its share of fees and expenses of the underlying funds.
INDICES
The Solactive GBS United States 1000 Index intends to track the performance of the largest 1000 companies from the US stock market and is based on the Solactive Global Benchmark Series. Constituents are selected based on company market capitalization and weighted by free float market capitalization. The index is calculated as a net total return index in USD and is reconstituted quarterly.
The Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex North America Large & Mid Cap USD Index (CA NTR) is part of the Solactive Global Benchmark Series which includes benchmark indices for developed and emerging market countries. The index tracks the performance of the large and mid cap segment covering approximately the largest 85% of the free-float market capitalization in the Developed Markets excluding North America. It is calculated as a Net Total Return index in CAD and weighted by free-float market capitalization.
The Solactive 1-3 month US T-Bill Index is a rules-based, market value weighted index engineered for the short-term T-Bill market denominated in USD. The index is comprised of USD denominated T-Bills with a time to maturity of 1 to 3 months.
Indices do not incur any management fees, transaction costs, or expenses. Indices are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index.
* | Alpha is defined as the excess return of the fund relative to the return of the benchmark index. |
The Funds are distributed by Quasar Distributors, LLC. The Funds’ investment advisor is Empowered Funds, LLC, which is doing business as Alpha Architect.
Alpha
Architect | 19 East Eagle Road | Havertown, PA 19083 | T: 215.882.9983 | F:
216.245.3686
www.AlphaArchitect.com
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Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF
Growth of $10,000 (Unaudited)
Average Annual Return* | |||||||||
Since Inception | |||||||||
1 Year | 5 Year | (October 21, 2014) |
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Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | (12.99%) | 3.19% | 3.52% | ||||||
Solactive GBS U.S. 1000 Index | (18.10%) | 8.42% | 9.22% |
See “Index Overview” section for a description of the Index.
* | This chart assumes an initial gross investment of $10,000 made on October 21, 2014. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. |
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Tabular Presentation of Schedule of Investments
As of September 30, 2022 (Unaudited)
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF
Sector1 | %
Net Assets |
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Energy | 38.7%2 | ||
Materials | 23.2% | ||
Consumer Discretionary | 20.1% | ||
Industrials | 9.9% | ||
Information Technology | 5.8% | ||
Consumer Staples | 1.9% | ||
Other3 | 0.4% | ||
Total | 100.0% |
1. | Sector designations may be different than the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment adviser’s internal sector classifications. |
2. | For purposes of the Fund’s compliance with its concentration limits, the Fund uses various sub-classifications and none of the Fund’s holdings in the sub-classifications exceed 25% of the Fund’s total assets. |
3. | Cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and other assets less liabilities. |
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Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF
Growth of $10,000 (Unaudited)
Average Annual Return* | |||||||||
Since Inception | |||||||||
1 Year | 5 Year | (December 16, 2014) |
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Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF | (23.33%) | (6.36%) | (0.47%) | ||||||
Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex N.A. Large & Mid Cap Index | (25.33%) | (0.83%) | 2.00% |
See “Index Overview” section for a description of the Index.
* | This chart assumes an initial gross investment of $10,000 made on December 16, 2014. Returns shown include the dividends. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. |
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Tabular Presentation of Schedule of Investments
As of September 30, 2022 (Unaudited)
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF
Sector1 | %
Net Assets |
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Materials | 31.5%2 | ||
Energy | 28.3%2 | ||
Industrials | 17.6% | ||
Consumer Discretionary | 13.6% | ||
Information Technology | 7.5% | ||
Other3 | 1.5% | ||
Total | 100.0% |
1. | Sector designations may be different than the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment adviser’s internal sector classifications. |
2. | For purposes of the Fund’s compliance with its concentration limits, the Fund uses various sub-classifications and none of the Fund’s holdings in the sub-classifications exceed 25% of the Fund’s total assets. |
3. | Cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and other assets less liabilities. |
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Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF
Growth of $10,000 (Unaudited)
Average Annual Return* | |||||||||
Since Inception | |||||||||
1 Year | 5 Year | (December 1, 2015) |
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Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF | (10.20%) | 10.28% | 8.81% | ||||||
Solactive GBS U.S. 1000 Index | (18.10%) | 8.42% | 9.33% |
See “Index Overview” section for a description of the Index.
* | This chart assumes an initial gross investment of $10,000 made on December 1, 2015. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. |
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Tabular Presentation of Schedule of Investments
As of September 30, 2022 (Unaudited)
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF
Sector1 | %
Net Assets |
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Energy | 46.6%2 | ||
Health Care | 16.7% | ||
Materials | 9.2% | ||
Consumer Discretionary | 7.9% | ||
Industrials | 6.0% | ||
Consumer Staples | 4.6% | ||
Financials | 4.3% | ||
Communication Services | 2.3% | ||
Utilities | 1.9% | ||
Other3 | 0.5% | ||
Total | 100.0% |
1. | Sector designations may be different than the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment adviser’s internal sector classifications. |
2. | For purposes of the Fund’s compliance with its concentration limits, the Fund uses various sub-classifications and none of the Fund’s holdings in the sub-classifications exceed 25% of the Fund’s total assets. |
3. | Cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and other assets less liabilities. |
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Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF
Growth of $10,000 (Unaudited)
Average Annual Return* | |||||||||
Since Inception | |||||||||
1 Year | 5 Year | (December 22, 2015) |
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Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF | (32.52%) | (3.23%) | (0.46%) | ||||||
Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex N.A. Large & Mid Cap Index | (25.33%) | (0.83%) | 2.46% |
See “Index Overview” section for a description of the Index.
* | This chart assumes an initial gross investment of $10,000 made on December 22, 2015. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. |
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Tabular Presentation of Schedule of Investments
As of September 30, 2022 (Unaudited)
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF
Sector1 | %
Net Assets |
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Energy | 29.9%2 | ||
Industrials | 15.1% | ||
Materials | 13.6% | ||
Utilities | 13.2% | ||
Financials | 10.2% | ||
Consumer Discretionary | 8.2% | ||
Communication Services | 2.2% | ||
Information Technology | 2.1% | ||
Health Care | 2.1% | ||
Consumer Staples | 1.7% | ||
Other3 | 1.7% | ||
Total | 100.0% |
1. | Sector designations may be different than the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment adviser’s internal sector classifications. |
2. | For purposes of the Fund’s compliance with its concentration limits, the Fund uses various sub-classifications and none of the Fund’s holdings in the sub-classifications exceed 25% of the Fund’s total assets. |
3. | Cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and other assets less liabilities. |
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Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF
Growth of $10,000 (Unaudited)
Average Annual Return* | |||||||||
Since Inception | |||||||||
1 Year | 5 Year | (May 2, 2017) |
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Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF | (5.95%) | (0.90%) | 0.72% | ||||||
70% World Developed Stocks, 30% U.S. Treasury Bills-Solactive1 | (15.23%) | 3.29% | 3.98% |
See “Index Overview” section for a description of the Index.
* | This chart assumes an initial gross investment of $10,000 made on May 2, 2017. Returns shown include the dividends. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The graph and table do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. |
1. | 35% Solactive GBS United States 1000 Index, 35% Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex North America Large & Mid Cap Index (Net Total Return), 30% Solactive 1-3 month U.S. T-Bill Index. |
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Tabular Presentation of Schedule of Investments
As of September 30, 2022 (Unaudited)
Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF
Sector1 | %
Net Assets |
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Investment Companies - Long | 90.9% | ||
Investment Companies - Short | (90.1%) | ||
Other2 | 99.2% | ||
Total | 100.0% |
1. | Sector designations may be different than the sector designations presented in other Fund materials. The sector designations may represent the investment adviser’s internal sector classifications. |
2. | Cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and other assets less liabilities. |
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INDEX OVERVIEW
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED)
Solactive GBS United States 1000 Index
The Solactive GBS United States 1000 Index intends to track the performance of the largest 1000 companies from the US stock market and is based on the Solactive Global Benchmark Series. Constituents are selected based on company market capitalization and weighted by free float market capitalization. The index is calculated as a net total return index in USD and is reconstituted quarterly.
Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex North America Large & Mid Cap USD Index
The Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex North America Large & Mid Cap USD Index (CA NTR) is part of the Solactive Global Benchmark Series which includes benchmark indices for developed and emerging market countries. The index tracks the performance of the large and mid-cap segment covering approximately the largest 85% of the free-float market capitalization in the Developed Markets excluding North America. It is calculated as a Net Total Return index in CAD and weighted by free-float market capitalization.
Solactive 1-3 Month US T-Bill Index
The Solactive 1-3 Month US T-Bill Index is a rules-based, market value weighted index engineered for the short-term T-Bill market denominated in USD. The index is comprised of USD denominated T-Bills with a time to maturity of 1 to 3 months.
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Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF |
Schedule of Investments |
September 30, 2022 |
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS - 99.6% | ||||||||
Air Freight & Logistics - 1.9% | ||||||||
40,995 | Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | $ | 3,620,268 | |||||
Aluminum - 1.6% | ||||||||
89,840 | Alcoa Corp. | 3,024,014 | ||||||
Automobile Manufacturers - 1.9% | ||||||||
52,034 | Thor Industries, Inc. | 3,641,339 | ||||||
Automotive Retail - 1.9% | ||||||||
35,910 | AutoNation, Inc. (a) | 3,658,152 | ||||||
Coal & Consumable Fuels - 4.4% | ||||||||
30,339 | Arch Resources, Inc. | 3,598,205 | ||||||
185,120 | Peabody Energy Corp. (a)(b) | 4,594,678 | ||||||
8,192,883 | ||||||||
Commodity Chemicals - 5.8% | ||||||||
84,874 | Dow, Inc. | 3,728,515 | ||||||
81,147 | Olin Corp. | 3,479,583 | ||||||
43,188 | Westlake Corp. | 3,752,173 | ||||||
10,960,271 | ||||||||
Data Processing & Outsourced Services - 2.0% | ||||||||
283,372 | Western Union Co. | 3,825,522 | ||||||
Department Stores - 4.0% | ||||||||
13,983 | Dillard’s, Inc. | 3,814,003 | ||||||
238,490 | Macy’s, Inc. | 3,737,138 | ||||||
7,551,141 | ||||||||
Diversified Chemicals - 2.0% | ||||||||
150,750 | Huntsman Corp. | 3,699,405 | ||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment - 2.1% | ||||||||
33,507 | Encore Wire Corp. | 3,871,399 | ||||||
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals - 4.0% | ||||||||
39,695 | CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | 3,820,644 | ||||||
75,332 | Mosaic Co. | 3,640,796 | ||||||
7,461,440 | ||||||||
Footwear - 2.0% | ||||||||
137,489 | Steven Madden Ltd. | 3,666,832 | ||||||
Homebuilding - 8.4% | ||||||||
53,770 | Lennar Corp. | 4,008,554 | ||||||
987 | NVR, Inc. (a) | 3,935,248 | ||||||
75,378 | Skyline Champion Corp. (a) | 3,985,235 | ||||||
92,451 | Toll Brothers, Inc. | 3,882,942 | ||||||
15,811,979 | ||||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services - 1.9% | ||||||||
77,684 | Korn Ferry | 3,647,264 | ||||||
Integrated Oil & Gas - 2.0% | ||||||||
61,198 | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 3,760,617 | ||||||
Marine - 1.9% | ||||||||
57,427 | Matson, Inc. | 3,532,909 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF |
Schedule of Investments (Continued) |
September 30, 2022 |
Shares | Value | |||||||
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production - 18.5% | ||||||||
95,460 | APA Corp. | $ | 3,263,777 | |||||
201,498 | Comstock Resources, Inc. (a) | 3,483,900 | ||||||
34,569 | ConocoPhillips | 3,537,792 | ||||||
133,169 | Coterra Energy, Inc. | 3,478,374 | ||||||
57,138 | Devon Energy Corp. | 3,435,708 | ||||||
29,390 | Diamondback Energy, Inc. | 3,540,319 | ||||||
173,274 | Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. | 3,432,558 | ||||||
149,210 | Marathon Oil Corp. | 3,369,162 | ||||||
79,092 | Ovintiv, Inc. | 3,638,232 | ||||||
16,374 | Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | 3,545,462 | ||||||
34,725,284 | ||||||||
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing - 13.8% | ||||||||
136,273 | CVR Energy, Inc. | 3,949,192 | ||||||
154,442 | Delek US Holdings, Inc. | 4,191,556 | ||||||
81,127 | HF Sinclair Corp. | 4,367,878 | ||||||
41,947 | Marathon Petroleum Corp. | 4,166,596 | ||||||
144,010 | PBF Energy, Inc. (a) | 5,063,392 | ||||||
38,523 | Valero Energy Corp. | 4,116,183 | ||||||
25,854,797 | ||||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats - 1.9% | ||||||||
54,734 | Tyson Foods, Inc. | 3,608,613 | ||||||
Semiconductors - 2.0% | ||||||||
75,832 | Micron Technology, Inc. | 3,799,183 | ||||||
Specialty Stores - 1.9% | ||||||||
83,741 | Academy Sports & Outdoors, Inc. | 3,532,195 | ||||||
Steel - 9.8% | ||||||||
258,320 | Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc. (a) | 3,479,570 | ||||||
34,029 | Nucor Corp. | 3,640,763 | ||||||
22,437 | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. | 3,913,237 | ||||||
53,111 | Steel Dynamics, Inc. | 3,768,225 | ||||||
197,559 | United States Steel Corp. | 3,579,769 | ||||||
18,381,564 | ||||||||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals - 1.8% | ||||||||
105,412 | Western Digital Corp. (a) | 3,431,161 | ||||||
Trucking - 2.1% | ||||||||
53,895 | ArcBest Corp. | 3,919,783 | ||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $203,059,150) | 187,178,015 | |||||||
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING - 1.7% | ||||||||
3,176,829 | First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 2.77% (c) | 3,176,829 | ||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING (Cost $3,176,829) | 3,176,829 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF |
Schedule of Investments (Continued) |
September 30, 2022 |
Shares | Value | |||||||
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.3% | ||||||||
593,840 | First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 2.77% (c) | $ | 593,840 | |||||
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $593,840) | 593,840 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $206,829,819) - 101.6% | 190,948,684 | |||||||
Other Liabilities in Excess of Assets - (1.6%) | (3,046,910 | ) | ||||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 187,901,774 |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | This security or a portion of this security was out on loan as of September 30, 2022. Total loaned securities had a market value of $3,122,728 as of September 30, 2022. |
(c) | Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield. |
The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC (“S&P”).
GICS is a service mark of MSCI and S&P and has been licensed for use by U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF |
Schedule of Investments |
September 30, 2022 |
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS - 98.5% | ||||||||
Australia - 20.1% | ||||||||
1,993,281 | Beach Energy Ltd. | $ | 1,893,384 | |||||
83,310 | BHP Group Ltd. | 2,052,708 | ||||||
204,484 | BlueScope Steel Ltd. | 1,986,831 | ||||||
803,297 | Harvey Norman Holdings Ltd. | 2,075,876 | ||||||
324,162 | Iluka Resources Ltd. | 1,878,599 | ||||||
84,176 | JB Hi-Fi Ltd. | 2,043,894 | ||||||
687,403 | New Hope Corp. Ltd. | 2,765,705 | ||||||
917,212 | South32 Ltd. | 2,129,708 | ||||||
1,159,425 | Viva Energy Group Ltd. (a) | 1,935,651 | ||||||
431,545 | Whitehaven Coal Ltd. | 2,487,108 | ||||||
21,249,464 | ||||||||
Austria - 2.1% | ||||||||
59,029 | OMV AG | 2,161,898 | ||||||
Bermuda - 1.8% | ||||||||
253,048 | Golden Ocean Group Ltd. | 1,897,308 | ||||||
Denmark - 3.8% | ||||||||
979 | AP Moller - Maersk A/S | 1,789,209 | ||||||
51,798 | D/S Norden A/S | 2,194,408 | ||||||
3,983,617 | ||||||||
Finland - 2.0% | ||||||||
594,732 | Outokumpu OYJ | 2,063,342 | ||||||
France - 4.1% | ||||||||
141,893 | Rexel S.A. | 2,152,675 | ||||||
45,248 | TotalEnergies SE | 2,140,761 | ||||||
4,293,436 | ||||||||
Germany - 1.9% | ||||||||
37,906 | Aurubis AG | 2,005,337 | ||||||
Israel - 3.7% | ||||||||
13,301 | Delek Group Ltd. (b) | 2,088,625 | ||||||
231,094 | ICL Group Ltd. | 1,866,248 | ||||||
3,954,873 | ||||||||
Italy - 2.0% | ||||||||
197,324 | Eni S.p.A. | 2,109,848 | ||||||
Japan - 29.0% | ||||||||
69,740 | AGC, Inc. | 2,163,564 | ||||||
302,924 | Amada Co., Ltd. | 2,053,261 | ||||||
125,612 | Brother Industries Ltd. | 2,161,953 | ||||||
62,296 | Ebara Corp. | 2,038,082 | ||||||
613,904 | ENEOS Holdings, Inc. | 1,972,824 | ||||||
199,432 | Inpex Corp. | 1,872,646 | ||||||
116,028 | NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd. | 2,053,919 | ||||||
43,432 | Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. | 2,208,661 | ||||||
148,964 | Nippon Steel Corp. | 2,065,199 | ||||||
34,868 | SCREEN Holdings Co., Ltd. | 1,898,431 | ||||||
20,084 | Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd. | 1,988,556 | ||||||
85,340 | Shinko Electric Industries Co., Ltd. | 1,836,759 | ||||||
174,248 | SUMCO Corp. | 2,032,271 | ||||||
138,972 | Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. | 2,117,275 | ||||||
74,836 | Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. | 2,151,024 | ||||||
30,614,425 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF |
Schedule of Investments (Continued) |
September 30, 2022 |
Shares | Value | |||||||
Luxembourg - 1.9% | ||||||||
100,423 | ArcelorMittal S.A. | $ | 2,033,833 | |||||
Netherlands - 4.1% | ||||||||
62,357 | OCI N.V. | 2,295,395 | ||||||
174,841 | Stellantis N.V. | 2,070,117 | ||||||
4,365,512 | ||||||||
Norway - 5.7% | ||||||||
60,569 | Equinor ASA | 1,991,988 | ||||||
378,177 | Norsk Hydro ASA | 2,043,618 | ||||||
56,403 | Yara International ASA | 1,985,514 | ||||||
6,021,120 | ||||||||
Spain - 2.0% | ||||||||
180,075 | Repsol S.A. | 2,083,368 | ||||||
Sweden - 2.0% | ||||||||
495,727 | SSAB AB | 2,136,991 | ||||||
Switzerland - 2.0% | ||||||||
10,192 | Kuehne + Nagel International AG | 2,086,535 | ||||||
United Kingdom - 10.3% | ||||||||
474,377 | Barratt Developments PLC | 1,812,508 | ||||||
469,180 | Glencore PLC | 2,504,839 | ||||||
433,217 | Harbour Energy PLC | 2,166,520 | ||||||
877,368 | Kingfisher PLC | 2,159,084 | ||||||
87,977 | Shell PLC | 2,206,743 | ||||||
10,849,694 | ||||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $129,415,901) | 103,910,601 | |||||||
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.5% | ||||||||
471,433 | First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 2.77% (c) | 471,433 | ||||||
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $471,433) | 471,433 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $129,887,334) - 99.0% | 104,382,034 | |||||||
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 1.0% | 1,089,973 | |||||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 105,472,007 |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
PLC - Public Limited Company
(a) | 144A restricted security. |
(b) | Non-income producing security. |
(c) | Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF |
Schedule of Investments |
September 30, 2022 |
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS - 99.5% | ||||||||
Automotive Retail - 6.1% | ||||||||
916 | AutoZone, Inc. (a) | $ | 1,962,008 | |||||
6,913 | Murphy USA, Inc. | 1,900,453 | ||||||
17,126 | Penske Automotive Group, Inc. | 1,685,712 | ||||||
5,548,173 | ||||||||
Biotechnology - 4.8% | ||||||||
39,890 | Prometheus Biosciences, Inc. (a) | 2,353,909 | ||||||
7,083 | Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a) | 2,050,812 | ||||||
4,404,721 | ||||||||
Building Products - 4.1% | ||||||||
31,493 | Builders FirstSource, Inc. (a) | 1,855,568 | ||||||
6,663 | Carlisle Cos., Inc. | 1,868,372 | ||||||
3,723,940 | ||||||||
Coal & Consumable Fuels - 3.6% | ||||||||
12,358 | Arch Resources, Inc. | 1,465,659 | ||||||
28,316 | Consol Energy, Inc. | 1,821,285 | ||||||
3,286,944 | ||||||||
Commodity Chemicals - 1.9% | ||||||||
27,446 | Cabot Corp. | 1,753,525 | ||||||
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals - 3.8% | ||||||||
18,458 | CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | 1,776,582 | ||||||
34,432 | Mosaic Co. | 1,664,099 | ||||||
3,440,681 | ||||||||
Gas Utilities - 1.9% | ||||||||
28,228 | National Fuel Gas Co. | 1,737,433 | ||||||
General Merchandise Stores - 1.8% | ||||||||
12,406 | Dollar Tree, Inc. (a) | 1,688,457 | ||||||
Health Care Distributors - 2.1% | ||||||||
5,642 | McKesson Corp. | 1,917,546 | ||||||
Health Care Equipment - 1.8% | ||||||||
13,402 | iRhythm Technologies, Inc. (a) | 1,679,003 | ||||||
Health Care Services - 4.3% | ||||||||
7,142 | Cigna Corp. | 1,981,691 | ||||||
62,780 | Option Care Health, Inc. (a) | 1,975,687 | ||||||
3,957,378 | ||||||||
Health Care Supplies - 1.9% | ||||||||
24,672 | Lantheus Holdings, Inc. (a) | 1,735,182 | ||||||
Insurance Brokers - 2.1% | ||||||||
46,429 | Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc. (a) | 1,885,946 | ||||||
Integrated Oil & Gas - 4.0% | ||||||||
12,727 | Chevron Corp. | 1,828,488 | ||||||
21,024 | Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1,835,605 | ||||||
3,664,093 | ||||||||
Investment Banking & Brokerage - 2.2% | ||||||||
9,108 | LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. | 1,989,916 | ||||||
Managed Health Care - 1.8% | ||||||||
21,460 | Centene Corp. (a) | 1,669,803 | ||||||
Movies & Entertainment - 2.3% | ||||||||
29,666 | World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. | 2,081,663 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF |
Schedule of Investments (Continued) |
September 30, 2022 |
Shares | Value | |||||||
Oil & Gas Drilling - 2.3% | ||||||||
42,003 | Valaris Ltd. ADR (a)(b) | $ | 2,055,627 | |||||
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production - 19.0% | ||||||||
47,972 | Antero Resources Corp. (a) | 1,464,585 | ||||||
50,780 | APA Corp. | 1,736,168 | ||||||
30,250 | Civitas Resources, Inc. | 1,736,047 | ||||||
18,802 | ConocoPhillips | 1,924,197 | ||||||
66,604 | Coterra Energy, Inc. | 1,739,696 | ||||||
28,545 | Devon Energy Corp. | 1,716,411 | ||||||
15,067 | Diamondback Energy, Inc. | 1,814,971 | ||||||
41,380 | EQT Corp. | 1,686,235 | ||||||
79,344 | Marathon Oil Corp. | 1,791,587 | ||||||
8,078 | Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | 1,749,129 | ||||||
17,359,026 | ||||||||
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing - 8.1% | ||||||||
59,715 | CVR Energy, Inc. | 1,730,541 | ||||||
19,691 | Marathon Petroleum Corp. | 1,955,907 | ||||||
54,703 | PBF Energy, Inc. (a) | 1,923,357 | ||||||
16,811 | Valero Energy Corp. | 1,796,255 | ||||||
7,406,060 | ||||||||
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation - 9.6% | ||||||||
70,819 | Golar LNG Ltd. ADR (a)(b) | 1,764,809 | ||||||
33,287 | New Fortress Energy, Inc. | 1,454,975 | ||||||
50,343 | Scorpio Tankers, Inc. ADR (b) | 2,116,420 | ||||||
29,033 | Targa Resources Corp. | 1,751,851 | ||||||
57,924 | Williams Cos., Inc. | 1,658,364 | ||||||
8,746,419 | ||||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats - 4.6% | ||||||||
38,308 | Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. | 2,129,542 | ||||||
89,030 | Hostess Brands, Inc. (a) | 2,069,057 | ||||||
4,198,599 | ||||||||
Paper Products - 1.7% | ||||||||
44,648 | Sylvamo Corp. | 1,513,567 | ||||||
Research & Consulting Services - 1.9% | ||||||||
40,399 | KBR, Inc. | 1,746,045 | ||||||
Steel - 1.8% | ||||||||
12,333 | Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. | 1,687,648 | ||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $96,173,636) | 90,877,395 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF |
Schedule of Investments (Continued) |
September 30, 2022 |
Shares | Value | |||||||
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.5% | ||||||||
441,970 | First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 2.77% (c) | $ | 441,970 | |||||
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $441,970) | 441,970 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $96,615,606) - 100.0% | 91,319,365 | |||||||
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 0.0% (d) | 19,384 | |||||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 91,338,749 |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
ADR - American Depository Receipt
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | Foreign issued security. |
(c) | Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield. |
(d) | Represents less than 0.05% of net assets. |
The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) was developed by and/or is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC (“S&P”).
GICS is a service mark of MSCI and S&P and has been licensed for use by U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF |
Schedule of Investments |
September 30, 2022 |
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS - 98.3% | ||||||||
Australia - 25.8% | ||||||||
52,508 | Ampol Ltd. | $ | 965,622 | |||||
165,931 | APA Group Stapled Security | 1,017,864 | ||||||
1,057,374 | Beach Energy Ltd. | 1,004,382 | ||||||
74,601 | Computershare Ltd. | 1,181,515 | ||||||
1,118,303 | Coronado Global Resources, Inc. CDI (a) | 1,248,242 | ||||||
464,016 | Incitec Pivot Ltd. | 1,041,799 | ||||||
363,897 | New Hope Corp. Ltd. | 1,464,107 | ||||||
118,660 | Orica Ltd. | 1,003,413 | ||||||
288,759 | Origin Energy Ltd. | 954,926 | ||||||
444,623 | South32 Ltd. | 1,032,387 | ||||||
228,321 | Whitehaven Coal Ltd. | 1,315,874 | ||||||
51,357 | Woodside Energy Group Ltd. | 1,040,050 | ||||||
124,674 | Worley Ltd. | 1,015,192 | ||||||
14,285,373 | ||||||||
Belgium - 1.8% | ||||||||
8,422 | Elia Group S.A./N.V. | 993,776 | ||||||
Finland - 2.1% | ||||||||
27,863 | Orion OYJ | 1,176,387 | ||||||
France - 5.9% | ||||||||
9,689 | Gaztransport Et Technigaz S.A. | 1,075,859 | ||||||
67,181 | Getlink SE | 1,047,193 | ||||||
24,089 | TotalEnergies SE | 1,139,692 | ||||||
3,262,744 | ||||||||
Germany - 2.2% | ||||||||
7,923 | Rheinmetall AG | 1,228,408 | ||||||
Israel - 15.1% | ||||||||
120,335 | Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM | 1,033,202 | ||||||
738,723 | Bezeq The Israeli Telecommunication Corp. Ltd. | 1,209,921 | ||||||
7,050 | Delek Group Ltd. (b) | 1,107,045 | ||||||
6,015 | Elbit Systems Ltd. | 1,141,859 | ||||||
27,534 | First International Bank Of Israel Ltd. | 1,119,504 | ||||||
122,397 | ICL Group Ltd. | 988,443 | ||||||
2,462 | Israel Corp. Ltd. | 954,079 | ||||||
34,427 | ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. (c) | 809,034 | ||||||
8,363,087 | ||||||||
Japan - 19.4% | ||||||||
41,423 | Cosmo Energy Holdings Co., Ltd. | 1,061,835 | ||||||
105,608 | Inpex Corp. | 991,648 | ||||||
120,046 | Marubeni Corp. | 1,051,740 | ||||||
32,625 | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. | 1,083,367 | ||||||
323,446 | Mitsubishi Motors Corp. | 1,157,639 | ||||||
47,149 | Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. (c) | 847,659 | ||||||
61,450 | NGK Spark Plug Co., Ltd. | 1,087,783 | ||||||
84,153 | Sega Sammy Holdings, Inc. | 1,144,872 | ||||||
68,679 | Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. | 1,217,174 | ||||||
71,626 | USS Co., Ltd. | 1,107,078 | ||||||
10,750,795 | ||||||||
Netherlands - 2.2% | ||||||||
33,185 | OCI N.V. | 1,221,558 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF |
Schedule of Investments (Continued) |
September 30, 2022 |
Shares | Value | |||||||
Norway - 3.7% | ||||||||
35,241 | Aker BP ASA | $ | 1,011,741 | |||||
32,080 | Equinor ASA | 1,055,044 | ||||||
2,066,785 | ||||||||
Singapore - 4.1% | ||||||||
246,066 | Keppel Corp. Ltd. | 1,190,711 | ||||||
515,799 | Sembcorp Industries Ltd. | 1,106,117 | ||||||
2,296,828 | ||||||||
Spain - 1.9% | ||||||||
44,866 | Naturgy Energy Group S.A. | 1,043,426 | ||||||
Sweden - 1.7% | ||||||||
42,042 | Axfood AB | 965,655 | ||||||
United Kingdom - 12.4% | ||||||||
191,095 | Beazley PLC | 1,203,385 | ||||||
241,638 | BP PLC | 1,168,502 | ||||||
1,417,930 | Centrica PLC | 1,121,527 | ||||||
168,227 | Drax Group PLC | 1,127,937 | ||||||
205,011 | HSBC Holdings PLC | 1,069,668 | ||||||
46,399 | Shell PLC | 1,163,835 | ||||||
6,854,854 | ||||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $61,826,390) | 54,509,676 | |||||||
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING - 2.6% | ||||||||
1,480,425 | First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 2.77% (d) | 1,480,425 | ||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING (Cost $1,480,425) | 1,480,425 | |||||||
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.6% | ||||||||
319,522 | First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 2.77% (d) | 319,522 | ||||||
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $319,522) | 319,522 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $63,626,337) - 101.5% | 56,309,623 | |||||||
Other Liabilities in Excess of Assets - (1.5%) | (858,920 | ) | ||||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 55,450,703 |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
CDI - CHESS or CREST Depositary Interest
PLC - Public Limited Company
(a) | 144A restricted security. |
(b) | Non-income producing security. |
(c) | This security or a portion of this security was out on loan as of September 30, 2022. Total loaned securities had a market value of $1,265,991 as of September 30, 2022. |
(d) | Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF |
Schedule of Investments |
September 30, 2022 |
Shares | Value | |||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 90.9% | ||||||||
International Developed Equity - 31.3% | ||||||||
241,283 | Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF (a)(b) | $ | 5,508,491 | |||||
366,416 | Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF (a)(b) | 7,427,252 | ||||||
12,935,743 | ||||||||
U.S. Equity - 59.6% | ||||||||
304,852 | Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF (a)(b)(c) | 13,466,228 | ||||||
382,965 | Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF (a)(b)(c) | 11,182,578 | ||||||
24,648,806 | ||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES (Cost $42,889,612) | 37,584,549 | |||||||
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING - 0.6% | ||||||||
251,725 | First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 2.77% (d) | 251,725 | ||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING (Cost $251,725) | 251,725 | |||||||
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.4% | ||||||||
169,881 | First American Government Obligations Fund - Class X, 2.77% (d) | 169,881 | ||||||
TOTAL MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $169,881) | 169,881 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $43,311,218) - 91.9% | 38,006,155 | |||||||
TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT (Proceeds $44,861,560) - (90.1%) | (37,276,312 | ) | ||||||
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities - 98.2% | 40,636,292 | |||||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 41,366,135 |
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
(a) | Affiliated fund. |
(b) | All or a portion of these securities have been segregated as collateral for broker agreements. The total value of securities segregated amounted to $15,503,919. |
(c) | This security or a portion of this security was out on loan as of September 30, 2022. Total loaned securities had a market value of $245,648 as of September 30, 2022. |
(d) | Rate shown is the 7-day effective yield. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF |
Schedule of Securities Sold Short |
September 30, 2022 |
Shares | Value | |||||||
INVESTMENT COMPANIES - 90.1% | ||||||||
235,466 | iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | $ | 13,188,450 | |||||
67,439 | SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | 24,087,862 | ||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENT COMPANIES (Proceeds $44,861,560) | $ | 37,276,312 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ALPHA ARCHITECT ETFS | ||
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | ||
September 30, 2022 |
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF |
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF |
|||||||
Assets: | ||||||||
Investments in securities, at value | $ | 190,948,684 | $ | 104,382,034 | ||||
Receivable for fund shares sold | 878,976 | - | ||||||
Dividends and interest receivable | 194,214 | 1,143,762 | ||||||
Securities lending income receivable (Note 4) | 340 | - | ||||||
Cash | 92 | - | ||||||
Spot trade receivable | - | 734 | ||||||
Total assets | 192,022,306 | 105,526,530 | ||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||
Due to securities lending agent (Note 4) | 3,176,829 | - | ||||||
Payable for investment securities purchased | 863,949 | - | ||||||
Accrued investment advisory fees | 79,754 | 54,523 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 4,120,532 | 54,523 | ||||||
Net Assets | $ | 187,901,774 | $ | 105,472,007 | ||||
Net Assets Consist of: | ||||||||
Paid-in capital | $ | 285,430,897 | $ | 193,810,228 | ||||
Total distributable earnings (accumulated deficit) | (97,529,123 | ) | (88,338,221 | ) | ||||
Net Assets: | $ | 187,901,774 | $ | 105,472,007 | ||||
Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share: | ||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 187,901,774 | $ | 105,472,007 | ||||
Shares Outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, no par value) | 6,440,000 | 5,200,000 | ||||||
Net Asset Value per Share | $ | 29.18 | $ | 20.28 | ||||
Cost of Investments in Securities | $ | 206,829,819 | $ | 129,887,334 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ALPHA ARCHITECT ETFS |
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED) |
September 30, 2022 |
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF |
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF |
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Assets: | ||||||||
Investments in securities, at value | $ | 91,319,365 | $ | 56,309,623 | ||||
Dividends and interest receivable | 57,866 | 648,082 | ||||||
Securities lending income receivable (Note 4) | 13 | 639 | ||||||
Spot trade receivable | - | 702 | ||||||
Total assets | 91,377,244 | 56,959,046 | ||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||
Accrued investment advisory fees | 38,495 | 27,918 | ||||||
Due to securities lending agent (Note 4) | - | 1,480,425 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 38,495 | 1,508,343 | ||||||
Net Assets | $ | 91,338,749 | $ | 55,450,703 | ||||
Net Assets Consist of: | ||||||||
Paid-in capital | $ | 150,363,611 | $ | 122,544,140 | ||||
Total distributable earnings (accumulated deficit) | (59,024,862 | ) | (67,093,437 | ) | ||||
Net Assets: | $ | 91,338,749 | $ | 55,450,703 | ||||
Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share: | ||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 91,338,749 | $ | 55,450,703 | ||||
Shares Outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, no par value) | 2,070,000 | 2,425,000 | ||||||
Net Asset Value per Share | $ | 44.12 | $ | 22.87 | ||||
Cost of Investments in Securities | $ | 96,615,606 | $ | 63,626,337 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ALPHA ARCHITECT ETFS
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (CONTINUED)
September
30, 2022
Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF |
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Assets: | ||||
Investments in affiliates, at value | $ | 37,584,549 | ||
Deposit at broker for securities sold short | 40,957,070 | |||
Non-affiliated investments, at value | 421,606 | |||
Broker interest and fees receivable | 44,753 | |||
Securities lending income receivable (Note 4) | 318 | |||
Interest receivable | 253 | |||
Total assets | 79,008,549 | |||
Liabilities: | ||||
Securities sold short, at value | 37,276,312 | |||
Due to securities lending agent (Note 4) | 251,725 | |||
Distribution payable | 106,363 | |||
Accrued investment advisory fees | 8,014 | |||
Broker interest payable | - | |||
Total liabilities | 37,642,414 | |||
Net Assets | $ | 41,366,135 | ||
Net Assets Consist of: | ||||
Paid-in capital | $ | 60,292,086 | ||
Total distributable earnings (accumulated deficit) | (18,925,951 | ) | ||
Net Assets: | $ | 41,366,135 | ||
Calculation of Net Asset Value Per Share: | ||||
Net Assets | $ | 41,366,135 | ||
Shares Outstanding (unlimited shares of beneficial interest authorized, no par value) | 1,660,000 | |||
Net Asset Value per Share | $ | 24.92 | ||
Cost of Investments in Affiliates | $ | 42,889,612 | ||
Cost of Non-Affiliated Investments | $ | 421,606 | ||
Proceeds from Securities Sold Short | $ | 44,861,560 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ALPHA ARCHITECT ETFS | ||
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||
For the Year Ended September 30, 2022 |
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF |
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF |
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Investment Income: | ||||||||
Dividend income (net of foreign withholding tax of $0 and $746,989, respectively) | $ | 4,862,963 | $ | 8,906,784 | ||||
Securities lending income | 5,564 | 1,932 | ||||||
Interest income | 3,404 | 3,555 | ||||||
Total investment income | 4,871,931 | 8,912,271 | ||||||
Expenses: | ||||||||
Investment advisory fees | 1,074,951 | 781,793 | ||||||
Total expenses | 1,074,951 | 781,793 | ||||||
Net Investment Income | 3,796,980 | 8,130,478 | ||||||
Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments: | ||||||||
Net realized loss on: | ||||||||
Investments | (10,894,253 | ) | (18,892,884 | ) | ||||
Foreign currency | - | (28,488 | ) | |||||
(10,894,253 | ) | (18,921,372 | ) | |||||
Net change in unrealized depreciation on: | ||||||||
Investments | (21,218,750 | ) | (11,834,732 | ) | ||||
Foreign currency | - | (9,397,646 | ) | |||||
(21,218,750 | ) | (21,232,378 | ) | |||||
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments: | (32,113,003 | ) | (40,153,750 | ) | ||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | (28,316,023 | ) | $ | (32,023,272 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ALPHA ARCHITECT ETFS | ||
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) | ||
For the Year Ended September 30, 2022 |
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF |
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF |
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Investment Income: | ||||||||
Dividend income (net of foreign withholding tax of $0 and $352,819, respectively) | $ | 2,007,937 | $ | 3,674,265 | ||||
Interest income | 1,697 | 1,284 | ||||||
Securities lending income | 143 | 5,174 | ||||||
Total investment income | 2,009,777 | 3,680,723 | ||||||
Expenses: | ||||||||
Investment advisory fees | 446,431 | 398,457 | ||||||
Total expenses | 446,431 | 398,457 | ||||||
Net Investment Income | 1,563,346 | 3,282,266 | ||||||
Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments: | ||||||||
Net realized loss on: | ||||||||
Investments | (8,272,171 | ) | (20,318,770 | ) | ||||
Foreign currency | - | (12,914 | ) | |||||
(8,272,171 | ) | (20,331,684 | ) | |||||
Net change in unrealized depreciation on: | ||||||||
Investments | (3,198,110 | ) | (5,209,184 | ) | ||||
Foreign currency | - | (3,016,198 | ) | |||||
(3,198,110 | ) | (8,225,382 | ) | |||||
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments: | (11,470,281 | ) | (28,557,066 | ) | ||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | (9,906,935 | ) | $ | (25,274,800 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ALPHA ARCHITECT ETFS | |
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED) | |
For the Year Ended September 30, 2022 |
Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF |
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Investment Income: | ||||
Dividend income from affiliates | $ | 674,884 | ||
Securities lending income | 6,489 | |||
Interest income | 128,572 | |||
Total investment income | 809,945 | |||
Expenses: | ||||
Dividend expense | 775,684 | |||
Investment advisory fees | 194,107 | |||
Broker interest expense | 25,331 | |||
Total expenses | 995,122 | |||
Less: Reimbursement of expenses from Advisor (Note 3) | (82,564 | ) | ||
Net expenses | 912,558 | |||
Net Investment Loss | (102,613 | ) | ||
Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments: | ||||
Net realized loss on: | ||||
Investments in affiliates | (1,632,941 | ) | ||
Securities sold short | - | |||
(1,632,941 | ) | |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||||
Investments in affiliates | (8,503,645 | ) | ||
Securities sold short | 7,585,247 | |||
(918,398 | ) | |||
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments: | (2,551,339 | ) | ||
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | (2,653,952 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ALPHA ARCHITECT ETFS | ||||
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF |
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF |
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Year Ended September 30, 2022 |
Year Ended September 30, 2021 |
Year Ended September 30, 2022 |
Year Ended September 30, 2021 |
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from: | ||||||||||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 3,796,980 | $ | 2,308,436 | $ | 8,130,478 | $ | 3,497,367 | ||||||||
Net realized loss on investments | (10,894,253 | ) | 49,082,936 | (18,921,372 | ) | 8,026,266 | ||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | (21,218,750 | ) | 231,432 | (21,232,378 | ) | (1,796,219 | ) | |||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (28,316,023 | ) | 51,622,804 | (32,023,272 | ) | 9,727,414 | ||||||||||
Distributions to Shareholders: | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (4,085,319 | ) | (2,358,917 | ) | (3,473,344 | ) | (2,566,179 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions | (4,085,319 | ) | (2,358,917 | ) | (3,473,344 | ) | (2,566,179 | ) | ||||||||
Capital Share Transactions: | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from shares sold | 224,045,024 | 373,495,070 | 116,021,338 | 256,365,180 | ||||||||||||
Payments for shares redeemed | (217,509,671 | ) | (322,643,741 | ) | (108,685,788 | ) | (222,462,888 | ) | ||||||||
Transaction Fees (See Note 1) | - | - | 142 | - | ||||||||||||
Net increase in net assets derived from net change in capital share transactions | 6,535,353 | 50,851,329 | 7,335,692 | 33,902,292 | ||||||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | (25,865,989 | ) | 100,115,216 | (28,160,924 | ) | 41,063,527 | ||||||||||
Net Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Beginning of year | 213,767,763 | 113,652,547 | 133,632,931 | 92,569,404 | ||||||||||||
End of year | $ | 187,901,774 | $ | 213,767,763 | $ | 105,472,007 | $ | 133,632,931 | ||||||||
Changes in Shares Outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
Shares outstanding, beginning of year | 6,260,000 | 4,650,000 | 4,925,000 | 3,750,000 | ||||||||||||
Shares sold | 6,520,000 | 11,760,000 | 4,575,000 | 9,300,000 | ||||||||||||
Shares repurchased | (6,340,000 | ) | (10,150,000 | ) | (4,300,000 | ) | (8,125,000 | ) | ||||||||
Shares outstanding, end of year | 6,440,000 | 6,260,000 | 5,200,000 | 4,925,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ALPHA ARCHITECT ETFS | ||||
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (CONTINUED) |
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF |
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF |
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Year Ended September 30, 2022 |
Year Ended September 30, 2021 |
Year Ended September 30, 2022 |
Year Ended September 30, 2021 |
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from: | ||||||||||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 1,563,346 | $ | (122,484 | ) | $ | 3,282,266 | $ | 739,770 | |||||||
Net realized loss on investments | (8,272,171 | ) | 21,479,757 | (20,331,684 | ) | 23,961,750 | ||||||||||
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments | (3,198,110 | ) | (10,937,654 | ) | (8,225,382 | ) | (7,649,091 | ) | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (9,906,935 | ) | 10,419,619 | (25,274,800 | ) | 17,052,429 | ||||||||||
Distributions to Shareholders: | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (112,054 | ) | - | (789,442 | ) | (150,000 | ) | |||||||||
Total distributions | (112,054 | ) | - | (789,442 | ) | (150,000 | ) | |||||||||
Capital Share Transactions: | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from shares sold | 122,692,058 | 181,109,679 | 62,275,898 | 128,333,599 | ||||||||||||
Payments for shares redeemed | (106,448,351 | ) | (179,722,907 | ) | (52,667,736 | ) | (156,353,568 | ) | ||||||||
Transaction Fees (See Note 1) | - | - | 28 | - | ||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets derived from net change in capital share transactions | 16,243,707 | 1,386,772 | 9,608,190 | (28,019,969 | ) | |||||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | 6,224,718 | 11,806,391 | (16,456,052 | ) | (11,117,540 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Beginning of year | 85,114,031 | 73,307,640 | 71,906,755 | 83,024,295 | ||||||||||||
End of year | $ | 91,338,749 | $ | 85,114,031 | $ | 55,450,703 | $ | 71,906,755 | ||||||||
Changes in Shares Outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
Shares outstanding, beginning of year | 1,730,000 | 1,750,000 | 2,100,000 | 2,900,000 | ||||||||||||
Shares sold | 2,550,000 | 3,440,000 | 2,100,000 | 3,800,000 | ||||||||||||
Shares repurchased | (2,210,000 | ) | (3,460,000 | ) | (1,775,000 | ) | (4,600,000 | ) | ||||||||
Shares outstanding, end of year | 2,070,000 | 1,730,000 | 2,425,000 | 2,100,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ALPHA ARCHITECT ETFS
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (CONTINUED)
Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF |
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Year Ended September 30, 2022 |
Year Ended September 30, 2021 |
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from: | ||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (102,613 | ) | $ | 279,319 | |||
Net realized loss on investments | (1,632,941 | ) | (1,326,534 | ) | ||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | (918,398 | ) | 6,360,728 | |||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (2,653,952 | ) | 5,313,513 | |||||
Distributions to Shareholders: | ||||||||
Net investment income | (331,835 | ) | (40,000 | ) | ||||
Total distributions | (331,835 | ) | (40,000 | ) | ||||
Capital Share Transactions: | ||||||||
Proceeds from shares sold | 2,547,901 | 2,979,058 | ||||||
Payments for shares redeemed | (3,834,427 | ) | (12,223,328 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in net assets derived from net change in capital share transactions | (1,286,526 | ) | (9,244,270 | ) | ||||
Net Decrease in Net Assets | (4,272,313 | ) | (3,970,757 | ) | ||||
Net Assets: | ||||||||
Beginning of year | 45,638,448 | 49,609,205 | ||||||
End of year | $ | 41,366,135 | $ | 45,638,448 | ||||
Changes in Shares Outstanding | ||||||||
Shares outstanding, beginning of year | 1,710,000 | 2,075,000 | ||||||
Shares sold | 100,000 | 110,000 | ||||||
Shares repurchased | (150,000 | ) | (475,000 | ) | ||||
Shares outstanding, end of year | 1,660,000 | 1,710,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
For the Year Ended September 30, 2022
Net Asset Value, |
Net |
Net
Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments |
Net Resulting
from |
Distributions from
Net |
Return
of Capital Distribution |
Total Distributions | Net
Asset Value, End of Period |
Total Return(2) | Net
Assets, End of Period (000’s) |
Net Expenses(3)(4) |
Gross Expenses(3) |
Net Investment Income(3) |
Portfolio Turnover Rate(5) |
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Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2022 | $34.15 | 0.60 | (4.94) | (4.34) | (0.63) | - | (0.63) | $29.18 | (12.99%) | $187,902 | 0.49% | 0.49% | 1.73% | 89% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2021 | $24.44 | 0.42 | 9.74 | 10.16 | (0.45) | - | (0.45) | $34.15 | 41.82% | $213,768 | 0.49% | 0.49% | 1.33% | 44% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2020 | $27.86 | 0.59 | (3.51) | (2.92) | (0.50) | - | (0.50) | $24.44 | (10.52%) | $113,653 | 0.49% | 0.49% | 2.36% | 78% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2019 | $31.04 | 0.51 | (3.32) | (2.81) | (0.37) | - | (0.37) | $27.86 | (8.43%) | $91,941 | 0.59% | 0.59% | 1.83% | 77% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2018 | $27.11 | 0.39 | 3.88 | 4.27 | (0.34) | - | (0.34) | $31.04 | 15.72% | $124,150 | 0.79% | 0.79% | 1.28% | 46% | |||||||||||||||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2022 | $27.13 | 1.54 | (7.72) | (6.18) | (0.67) | - | (0.67) | $20.28 | (23.33%) | $105,472 | 0.59% | 0.59% | 6.14% | 124% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2021 | $24.69 | 0.78 | 2.19 | 2.97 | (0.53) | - | (0.53) | $27.13 | 12.00% | $133,633 | 0.60% | 0.60% | 2.78% | 103% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2020 | $26.76 | 0.58 | (2.05) | (1.47) | (0.60) | - | (0.60) | $24.69 | (5.47%) | $92,569 | 0.59% | 0.59% | 2.26% | 76% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2019 | $30.78 | 0.73 | (3.99) | (3.26) | (0.76) | - | (0.76) | $26.76 | (10.46%) | $80,294 | 0.66% | 0.66% | 2.70% | 76% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2018 | $31.89 | 0.84 | (1.11) | (0.27) | (0.84) | - | (0.84) | $30.78 | (0.92%) | $103,097 | 0.79% | 0.79% | 2.62% | 30% | |||||||||||||||
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2022 | $49.20 | 0.82 | (5.84) | (5.02) | (0.06) | - | (0.06) | $44.12 | (10.20%) | $91,339 | 0.49% | 0.49% | 1.72% | 125% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2021 | $41.89 | (0.07) | 7.38 | 7.31 | - | - | - | $49.20 | 17.45% | $85,114 | 0.49% | 0.49% | (0.13%) | 120% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2020 | $30.02 | 0.06 | 11.85 | 11.91 | (0.02) | (0.02) | (0.04) | $41.89 | 39.79% | $73,308 | 0.49% | 0.49% | 0.18% | 84% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2019 | $33.99 | (0.00)(6) | (3.96) | (3.96) | (0.01) | - | (0.01) | $30.02 | (11.63%) | $55,544 | 0.59% | 0.59% | (0.01%) | 115% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2018 | $27.15 | (0.03) | 6.87 | 6.84 | - | - | - | $33.99 | 25.19% | $84,981 | 0.79% | 0.79% | (0.11%) | 91% | |||||||||||||||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2022 | $34.24 | 1.41 | (12.42) | (11.01) | (0.36) | - | (0.36) | $22.87 | (32.52%) | $55,451 | 0.59% | 0.59% | 4.86% | 187% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2021 | $28.63 | 0.28 | 5.40 | 5.68 | (0.07) | - | (0.07) | $34.24 | 19.83% | $71,907 | 0.60% | 0.60% | 0.84% | 99% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2020 | $25.63 | 0.29 | 2.97 | 3.26 | (0.26) | - | (0.26) | $28.63 | 13.00% | $83,024 | 0.59% | 0.59% | 1.13% | 158% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2019 | $28.39 | 0.28 | (2.69) | (2.41) | (0.35) | - | (0.35) | $25.63 | (8.45%) | $56,388 | 0.66% | 0.66% | 1.09% | 135% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2018 | $28.24 | 0.27 | 0.15 | 0.42 | (0.27) | - | (0.27) | $28.39 | 1.42% | $65,296 | 0.79% | 0.79% | 0.91% | 119% | |||||||||||||||
Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2022 | $26.69 | (0.06) | (1.51) | (1.57) | (0.20) | - | (0.20) | $24.92 | (5.95%) | $41,366 | 2.12% | 2.31% | (0.24%) | 39% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2021 | $23.91 | 0.15 | 2.65 | 2.80 | (0.02) | - | (0.02) | $26.69 | 11.73% | $45,639 | 0.28% | 0.49% | 0.57% | 3% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2020 | $23.52 | 0.03 | 0.72 | 0.75 | (0.36) | - | (0.36) | $23.91 | 3.10% | $49,609 | 1.18% | 1.40% | 0.14% | 20% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2019 | $28.98 | 0.09 | (5.43) | (5.34) | (0.12) | - | (0.12) | $23.52 | (18.43%) | $81,154 | 1.84% | 2.14% | 0.37% | 155% | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2018 | $27.10 | 0.34 | 1.87 | 2.21 | (0.33) | - | (0.33) | $28.98 | 8.17% | $130,416 | 0.01%(8) | 0.46%(8) | 1.16%(5) | 44% |
(1) | Net investment income (loss) per share represents net investment income (loss) divided by the daily average shares of beneficial interest outstanding throughout each period. |
(2) | All returns reflect reinvested dividends, if any, but do not reflect the impact of taxes. Total return for a period of less than one year is not annualized. |
(3) | For periods of less than one year, these ratios are annualized. |
(4) | Net expenses include effects of any reimbursement or recoupment. |
(5) | Portfolio turnover is not annualized and is calculated without regard to short-term securities having a maturity of less than one year. |
(6) | Rounds to less than $0.005. |
(7) | Net and gross expenses do not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
(8) | The net expenses, total expenses, and net investment income (loss) ratios excluding the effect of broker interest expense on securities sold short were 0.00%, 0.45%, and 1.17%, respectively. |
The accompanying Notes to the Financial Statements are an integral part of these Financial Statements.
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NOTES
TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION
Each of Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF, Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF, Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF, Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF, and Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF (individually, a “Fund” or collectively the “Funds”) is a series of the EA Series Trust (the “Trust”), which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on October 11, 2013. The Trust is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company and the offering of the Funds’ shares (“Shares”) is registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Each Fund is considered diversified under the 1940 Act. Each Fund qualifies as an investment company as defined in the Financial Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946-Financial Services-Investment Companies. Below is the investment objective along with a brief description of the respective investment strategy for each Fund.
Alpha Architect US Quantitative Value ETF. The investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The Fund is actively managed by Empowered Funds, LLC, the Fund’s investment adviser (the “Adviser”). The Adviser manages the Fund using proprietary methodology developed by Empirical Finance, LLC, d/b/a Alpha Architect (the Adviser’s parent) and licensed to the Adviser. The Adviser employs a multi-step, quantitative, rules-based methodology to identify a portfolio of approximately 50 to 100 undervalued U.S. equity securities with the potential for capital appreciation. A security is considered to be undervalued when it trades at a price below the price at which the Adviser believes it would trade if the market reflected all factors relating to the company’s worth. The Adviser analyzes an initial universe of liquid stocks that principally trade on a U.S. exchange. Typically, the minimum market capitalization for the smallest-capitalization stocks in the initial universe is above $1 billion.
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF. The investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The Fund is actively managed by Empowered Funds, LLC, the Fund’s investment adviser (the “Adviser”). The Adviser manages the Fund using proprietary methodology developed by Empirical Finance, LLC, d/b/a Alpha Architect (the Adviser’s parent) and licensed to the Adviser. The Adviser employs a multi-step, quantitative, rules-based methodology to identify a portfolio of approximately 50 to 100 undervalued international equity securities with the potential for capital appreciation. A security is considered to be undervalued when it trades at a price below the price at which the Adviser believes it would trade if the market reflected all factors relating to the company’s worth.
The Adviser analyzes an initial universe of liquid stocks that principally trade developed non-U.S. markets securities exchanges in countries included in the MSCI EAFE Index. Typically, the minimum market capitalization for the smallest-capitalization stocks in the initial universe is above $1 billion.
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF. The investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The Fund is actively managed by Empowered Funds, LLC, the Fund’s investment adviser (the “Adviser”). The Adviser manages the Fund using proprietary methodology developed by Empirical Finance, LLC, d/b/a Alpha Architect (the Adviser’s parent) and licensed to the Adviser. The Adviser employs a multi-step, quantitative, rules-based methodology to identify a portfolio of approximately 50 to 100 equity securities with the highest relative momentum, as described below. A “momentum” style of investing emphasizes investing in securities that have had higher recent total return performance compared to other securities. The Adviser analyzes an initial universe of liquid stocks that principally trade on a U.S. exchange. Typically, the minimum market capitalization for the smallest-capitalization stocks in the initial universe is above $1 billion.
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF. The investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The Fund is actively managed by Empowered Funds, LLC, the Fund’s investment adviser (the “Adviser”). The Adviser manages the Fund using proprietary methodology developed by Empirical Finance, LLC, d/b/a Alpha Architect (the Adviser’s parent) and licensed to the Adviser. The Adviser employs a multi-step, quantitative, rules-based methodology to identify a portfolio of approximately 50 to 100 non-U.S equity securities with the highest relative momentum, as described below. A “momentum” style of investing emphasizes investing insecurities that have had higher recent total return performance compared to other securities. The Adviser analyzes an initial universe of liquid stocks that principally trade on developed non-U.S. markets securities exchanges in countries included in the MSCI EAFE Index. Typically, the minimum market capitalization for the smallest-capitalization stocks in the initial universe is above $1 billion.
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Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF. The investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation while attempting to minimize market drawdown. The Fund is actively managed by Empowered Funds, LLC, the Fund’s investment adviser (the “Adviser”). The Adviser manages the Fund using proprietary methodology developed by Empirical Finance, LLC, d/b/a Alpha Architect (the Adviser’s parent) and licensed to the Adviser. The Fund is a “fund of funds,” meaning that it primarily invests its assets in the shares of other exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), rather than in securities of individual companies. The Fund’s portfolio will be composed primarily of the other ETFs advised by the Adviser (the “Alpha Architect ETFs”). Currently, there are four Alpha Architect ETFs, which invest in either domestic or international equity securities, and employ either a “momentum” or a “value” investment strategy. In addition, the Fund may, from time to time, use hedging strategies. To seek to avoid down trending markets, the Fund may hedge up to 100% of the value of its long portfolio. The Adviser uses a mathematical modeling approach with respect to the use of hedging techniques. The Fund may use derivatives, including U.S. exchange-traded stock index futures or options thereon, to seek to hedge during times when the Adviser’s model indicates that the U.S. equity market or international equity market identifies unfavorable trends in each respective market.
Shares of the Funds are listed and traded on Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (“Cboe”). Market prices for the shares may be different from their net asset value (“NAV”). Each Fund issues and redeems shares on a continuous basis at NAV only in blocks of shares, called “Creation Units.” For Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF, Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF, and Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF, a creation unit consists of 10,000 shares. For Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF and Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF a Creation Unit consists of 25,000 shares. Creation Units are issued and redeemed principally in-kind for securities included in a specified universe. Once created, shares generally trade in the secondary market at market prices that change throughout the day in share amounts less than a Creation Unit. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares are not redeemable securities of a Fund. Shares of a Fund may only be purchased or redeemed by certain financial institutions (“Authorized Participants”). An Authorized Participant is either (i) a broker-dealer or other participant in the clearing process through the Continuous Net Settlement System of the National Securities Clearing Corporation or (ii) a DTC participant and, in each case, must have executed a Participant Agreement with the Distributor. Most retail investors do not qualify as Authorized Participants nor have the resources to buy and sell whole Creation Units. Therefore, they are unable to purchase or redeem the shares directly from a Fund. Rather, most retail investors may purchase shares in the secondary market with the assistance of a broker and are subject to customary brokerage commissions or fees.
Authorized Participants may be required to pay a transaction fee to compensate the Trust or its custodian for costs incurred in connection with creation and redemption transactions. The standard transaction fee, which is payable to the Trust’s custodian, typically applies to in-kind purchases of a Fund effected through the clearing process on any business day, regardless of the number of Creation Units purchased or redeemed that day (“Standard Transaction Fees”). Variable fees are imposed to compensate the Funds for the transaction costs associated with the cash transactions fees. Certain fund deposits consisting of cash-in-lieu or cash value may be subject to a variable charge (“Variable Transaction Fees”), which is payable to the Funds, of up to 2.00% of the value of the order in addition to the Standard Transaction Fee. Variable Transaction Fees received by each Fund, if any, are displayed in the Capital Share Transactions sections of the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
Because, among other things, the Funds impose transaction fees on purchases and redemptions of Shares to cover the custodial and other costs incurred by a Fund in effecting trades, the Board determined that it is not necessary to adopt policies and procedures to detect and deter market timing of the Funds’ Shares.
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NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
A. | Security Valuation. Equity securities that are traded on a national securities exchange, except those listed on the NASDAQ Global Market® (“NASDAQ”) are valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange on which the security is principally traded. Securities traded on NASDAQ will be valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). If, on a particular day, an exchange-traded or NASDAQ security does not trade, then the most recent quoted bid for exchange-traded or the mean between the most recent quoted bid and ask price for NASDAQ securities will be used. Equity securities that are not traded on a listed exchange are generally valued at the last sale price in the over-the-counter market. If a non-exchange traded security does not trade on a particular day, then the mean between the last quoted closing bid and asked price will be used. Prices denominated in foreign currencies are converted to U.S. dollar equivalents at the current exchange rate, which approximates fair value. Redeemable securities issued by open-end investment companies are valued at the investment company’s applicable net asset value, with the exception of exchange-traded open-end investment companies which are priced as equity securities. |
Securities for which quotations are not readily available are valued by a committee established by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) in accordance with procedures established by the Board. This “fair valuation” process is designed to value the subject security at the price the Trust would reasonably expect to receive upon its current sale. When a security is “fair valued,” consideration is given to the facts and circumstances relevant to the particular situation, including a review of various factors set forth in the pricing procedures adopted by the Board. The use of “fair value” pricing by a Fund may cause the net asset value of its shares to differ significantly from the net asset value that would be calculated without regard to such considerations. As of September 30, 2022, the Funds did not hold any securities valued by an investment committee.
As described above, the Funds may use various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of inputs are:
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access.
Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available; representing the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability and would be based on the best information available.
The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
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The following is a summary of the fair value classification of each Fund’s investments as of September 30, 2022:
DESCRIPTION | LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | TOTAL | ||||||||||||
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | ||||||||||||||||
Assets* | ||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | $ | 187,178,015 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 187,178,015 | ||||||||
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending | 3,176,829 | - | - | 3,176,829 | ||||||||||||
Money Market Funds | 593,840 | - | - | 593,840 | ||||||||||||
Total Investments in Securities | $ | 190,948,684 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 190,948,684 | ||||||||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF | ||||||||||||||||
Assets* | ||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | $ | 103,910,601 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 103,910,601 | ||||||||
Money Market Funds | 471,433 | - | - | 471,433 | ||||||||||||
Total Investments in Securities | $ | 104,382,034 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 104,382,034 | ||||||||
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF | ||||||||||||||||
Assets* | ||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | $ | 90,877,395 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 90,877,395 | ||||||||
Money Market Funds | 441,970 | - | - | 441,970 | ||||||||||||
Total Investments in Securities | $ | 91,319,365 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 91,319,365 | ||||||||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF | ||||||||||||||||
Assets* | ||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | $ | 54,509,676 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 54,509,676 | ||||||||
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending | 1,480,425 | - | - | 1,480,425 | ||||||||||||
Money Market Funds | 319,522 | - | - | 319,522 | ||||||||||||
Total Investments in Securities | $ | 56,309,623 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 56,309,623 | ||||||||
Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF | ||||||||||||||||
Assets* | ||||||||||||||||
Investment Companies | $ | 37,584,549 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 37,584,549 | ||||||||
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending | 251,725 | - | - | 251,725 | ||||||||||||
Money Market Funds | 169,881 | - | - | 169,881 | ||||||||||||
Total Investments in Securities | $ | 38,006,155 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | 38,006,155 | ||||||||
Liabilities* | ||||||||||||||||
Investment Companies | $ | (37,276,312 | ) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | (37,276,312 | ) | ||||||
Total Investments in Securities | $ | (37,276,312 | ) | $ | - | $ | - | $ | (37,276,312 | ) |
* | For further detail on each asset class, see the Schedule of Investments |
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, the Funds did not invest in any Level 3 investments and recognized no transfers to/from Level 3. Transfers between levels are recognized at the end of the reporting period.
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B. | Risks. Markets may perform poorly and the returns from the securities in which a Fund invests may underperform returns from the general securities markets. Securities markets may experience periods of high volatility and reduced liquidity in response to governmental actions or intervention, economic or market developments, or other external factors. The value of a company’s securities may rise or fall in response to company, market, economic or other news. |
Foreign securities may underperform U.S. securities and may be more volatile than U.S. securities. Risks relating to investments in foreign securities (including, but not limited to, depositary receipts and participation certificates) and to securities of issuers with significant exposure to foreign markets include: currency exchange rate fluctuation; less available public information about the issuers of securities; less stringent regulatory standards; lack of uniform accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards; and country risks including less liquidity, high inflation rates, unfavorable economic practices, political instability and expropriation and nationalization risks.
The risks of foreign securities typically are greater in emerging and less developed markets. For example, in addition to the risks associated with investments in any foreign country, political, legal and economic structures in these less developed countries may be new and changing rapidly, which may cause instability and greater risk of loss. These securities markets may be less developed and securities in those markets are generally more volatile and less liquid than those in developed markets. Investing in emerging market countries may involve substantial risk due to, among other reasons, limited information; higher brokerage costs; different accounting, auditing and financial reporting standards; less developed legal systems and thinner trading markets as compared to those in developed countries; different clearing and settlement procedures and custodial services; and currency blockages or transfer restrictions. Emerging market countries also are more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation or currency devaluations, which could hurt their economies and securities markets. Certain emerging markets also may face other significant internal or external risks, including a heightened risk of war and ethnic, religious and racial conflicts. In addition, governments in many emerging market countries participate to a significant degree in their economies and securities markets, which may impair investment and economic growth of companies in those markets. Such markets may also be heavily reliant on foreign capital and, therefore, vulnerable to capital flight.
For Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF, the risks of hedging include hedging activity sometimes being ineffective due to unexpected changes in the market. Hedging also involves the risk that changes in the value of the related security or basket of securities will not match those of the instruments being hedged as expected, in which case any losses on the instruments being hedged may not be reduced.
See the Funds’ Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information regarding the risks of investing in shares of the Funds.
C. | Foreign Currency. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts using the spot rate of exchange at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions. |
The Funds isolate the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. That portion of gains (losses) attributable to the changes in market prices and the portion of gains (losses) attributable to changes in foreign exchange rates are included on the “Statement of Operations” under “Net realized gain (loss) – Foreign currency” and “Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) – Foreign Currency,” respectively.
Each Fund reports net realized foreign exchange gains or losses that arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Fund’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the fair values of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities at fiscal year-end, resulting from changes in exchange rates.
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D. | Federal Income Taxes. Each Fund intends to continue to comply with the requirements of subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, as necessary to qualify as a regulated investment company and distribute substantially all net taxable investment income and net realized gains to shareholders in a manner which results in no tax cost to a Fund. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. As of and during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, the Funds did not have any tax positions that did not meet the “more-likely-than-not” threshold of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. As of and during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, the Funds did not have liabilities for any unrecognized tax benefits. A Fund would/will recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits on uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties. Each Fund is subject to examination by U.S. taxing authorities for the tax periods since each Fund’s commencement of operations. |
Each Fund may be subject to taxes imposed on realized and unrealized gains on securities of certain foreign countries in which the Fund invests. The foreign tax expense, if any, was recorded on an accrual basis and is included in “Net realized gain (loss) on investments” and “Net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments” on the accompanying Statements of Operations. The amount of foreign tax owed, if any, is included in “Payable for foreign taxes” on the accompanying Statements of Assets and Liabilities and is comprised of withholding taxes on foreign dividends and taxes on unrealized gains.
E. | Security Transactions and Investment Income. Investment securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Gains and losses realized on sales of securities are determined on a specific identification basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, net of any foreign taxes withheld at source. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable tax rules and regulations. |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income for Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF are declared and paid on a quarterly basis. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income for Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF, Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF, Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF, and Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF are declared and paid on an annual basis. Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains on securities normally are declared and paid on an annual basis. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Each Fund may distribute more frequently, if necessary, for tax purposes.
F. | Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
G. | Share Valuation. The NAV per share of each Fund is calculated by dividing the sum of the value of the securities held by the Fund, plus cash and other assets, minus all liabilities (including estimated accrued expenses) by the total number of shares outstanding for the Fund, rounded to the nearest cent. The Funds’ shares will not be priced on the days on which the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is closed for regular trading. The offering and redemption price per share for each Fund is equal to the Fund’s net asset value per share. |
H. | Guarantees and Indemnifications. In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. Additionally, as is customary, the Trust’s organizational documents permit the Trust to indemnify its officers and trustees against certain liabilities under certain circumstances. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be against the Fund that have not yet occurred. As of the date of this Report, no claim has been made for indemnification pursuant to any such agreement of the Funds. |
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I. | Reclassification of Capital Accounts. GAAP requires that certain components of net assets relating to permanent differences be reclassified between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value per share. In addition, the Funds realized net capital gains resulting from in-kind redemptions, in which shareholders exchanged Fund shares for securities held by the Funds rather than for cash. Because such gains are not taxable to the Funds, and are not distributed to shareholders, they have been reclassified from accumulated net realized losses to paid-in capital. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, the following table shows the reclassifications made: |
Undistributed Net Investment Gain (Loss) |
Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) |
Paid in Capital |
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Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | $ | - | $ | (27,484,292 | ) | $ | 27,484,292 | |||||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF | 752,149 | (12,148,118 | ) | 11,395,969 | ||||||||
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF | - | (14,461,814 | ) | 14,461,814 | ||||||||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF | (80,644 | ) | (9,028,773 | ) | 9,109,417 | |||||||
Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF | 30,253 | (494,973 | ) | 464,720 |
NOTE 3 – COMMITMENTS AND OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS.
Empowered Funds, LLC d/b/a EA Advisers (the “Adviser”) serves as the investment adviser to the Funds. Pursuant to investment advisory agreements (the “Advisory Agreements”) between the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, and the Adviser, the Adviser provides investment advice to the Funds and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Funds, subject to the direction and control of the Board and the officers of the Trust. Under the Advisory Agreements, the Adviser is also responsible for arranging transfer agency, custody, fund administration and accounting, and other non-distribution related services necessary for the Funds to operate. The Adviser administers the Funds’ business affairs, provides office facilities and equipment and certain clerical, bookkeeping and administrative services. The Adviser agrees to pay all expenses incurred by the Funds except for the fee paid to the Adviser pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, payments under any distribution plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1, brokerage expenses, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest (including borrowing costs), litigation expense (including class action-related services) and other non-routine or extraordinary expenses.
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (“Fund Services” or “Administrator”), doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, acts as the Funds’ Administrator and, in that capacity, performs various administrative and accounting services for the Funds. The Administrator prepares various federal and state regulatory filings, reports and returns for the Funds, including regulatory compliance monitoring and financial reporting; prepares reports and materials to be supplied to the trustees; monitors the activities of the Funds’ Custodian, transfer agent and fund accountant. Fund Services also serves as the transfer agent and fund accountant to the Funds. U.S. Bank N.A. (the “Custodian”), an affiliate of the Administrator, serves as the Funds’ Custodian.
The Custodian acts as the securities lending agent (the “Securities Lending Agent”) for the Fund.
At a Board meeting held on September 26, 2022, the Trustees, including each Trustee, who is not an “interested person” of the Trust, as defined in the 1940 Act, approved the Advisory Agreement for the Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF, Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF, Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF, Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF, and Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF. A description of the Board’s consideration is included in this report.
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The table below represents the annual rate (after fee waivers) based on average daily net assets that each Fund pays the Adviser monthly:
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | 0.49% | ||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF | 0.59% | ||
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF | 0.49% | ||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF | 0.59% | ||
Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF | 0.24% |
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its management fee for the Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF until at least January 31, 2023 to the extent necessary to prevent (i) management fees paid to the investment adviser for the Fund plus (ii) the aggregate amount of management fees paid to the Adviser for management of the Alpha Architect ETFs that are directly attributable to the Fund’s ownership of shares of the Alpha Architect ETFs, from exceeding 0.79% of the Fund’s daily net assets. This waiver agreement may be terminated only by agreement of the investment adviser and the Fund’s Board of Trustees. The fee waived is not subject to recoupment.
NOTE 4 – SECURITIES LENDING
On October 1, 2021, the Board approved the use of securities lending. The Funds may lend up to 33⅓% of the value of the securities in their portfolios to brokers, dealers and financial institutions (but not individuals) under terms of participation in a securities lending program administered by the Securities Lending Agent. The securities lending agreement requires that loans are collateralized at all times in an amount equal to at least 102% of the value of any domestic loaned securities at the time of the loan, plus accrued interest. The use of loans of foreign securities, which are denominated and payable in U.S. dollars, shall be collateralized in an amount equal to 105% of the value of any loaned securities at the time of the loan plus accrued interest. The Funds receive compensation in the form of fees and earn interest on the cash collateral. The amount of fees depends on a number of factors including the type of security and length of the loan. The Funds continue to receive interest payments or dividends on the securities loaned during the borrowing period. Gain or loss on the value of securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan will be for the account of the Funds. The Funds have the right under the terms of the securities lending agreement to recall the securities from the borrower on demand.
The securities lending agreement provides that, in the event of a borrower’s material default, the Securities Lending Agent shall take all actions the Securities Lending Agent deems appropriate to liquidate the collateral, purchase replacement securities at the Securities Lending Agent’s expense, or pay the Fund an amount equal to the market value of the loaned securities, subject to certain limitations which are set forth in detail in the securities lending agreement between the Fund and the Securities Lending Agent.
As of the end of the current fiscal year, the Funds had loaned securities and received cash collateral for the loans. The cash collateral is invested by the Securities Lending Agent in accordance with the Trust-approved investment guidelines. Those guidelines require the cash collateral to be invested in readily marketable, high quality, short-term obligations; however, such investments are subject to risk of payment delays or default on the part of the issuer or counterparty or otherwise may not generate sufficient interest to support the costs associated with securities lending. The Funds could also experience delays in recovering their securities and possible loss of income or value if the borrower fails to return the borrowed securities, although the Funds are indemnified from this risk by contract with the Securities Lending Agent.
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As of the end of the current fiscal year, the values of the securities on loan and payable for collateral due to broker for the Funds were as follows:
Value of | Payable for | |||||||
Securities | Collateral | |||||||
on Loan | Received* | |||||||
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | $ | 3,122,728 | $ | 3,176,829 | ||||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF | 1,265,991 | 1,480,425 | ||||||
Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF | 245,648 | 251,725 |
* | The cash collateral received was invested in the First American Money Market Government Obligations Fund as shown on the Schedule of Investments. The investment objective is to seek maximum current income to the extent consistent with the preservation of capital and maintenance of liquidity. |
The interest income earned by the Funds on the investment of cash collateral received from borrowers for the securities loaned to them (“Securities Lending Income, Net”) is reflected in the Funds’ Statements of Operations. Net securities lending income earned on collateral investments and recognized by the Funds during the current fiscal year, was as follows:
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | $ | 5,564 | ||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF | 1,932 | |||
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF | 143 | |||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF | 5,174 | |||
Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF | 6,489 |
NOTE 5 – PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, purchases and sales of securities for the Funds, excluding short-term securities and in-kind transactions, were as follows:
Purchases | Sales | |||||||
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | $ | 375,792,004 | $ | 192,310,900 | ||||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF | 256,897,316 | 161,484,611 | ||||||
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF | 213,329,827 | 112,591,352 | ||||||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF | 176,280,781 | 126,143,980 | ||||||
Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF | 15,898,062 | 39,227,432 |
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, in-kind transactions associated with creations and redemptions were as follows:
Purchases | Sales | |||||||
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | $ | 37,514,376 | $ | 214,261,044 | ||||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF | 23,384,715 | 106,691,342 | ||||||
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF | 22,494,150 | 105,486,012 | ||||||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF | 14,030,665 | 52,872,643 | ||||||
Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF | 2,489,665 | 3,744,077 |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, short term and long-term gains on in-kind transactions were as follows:
Short Term | Long Term | |||||||
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | $ | 24,854,017 | $ | 2,630,275 | ||||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF | 9,590,213 | 1,841,901 | ||||||
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF | 14,461,814 | - | ||||||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF | 6,920,821 | 2,188,596 | ||||||
Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF | 28,119 | 523,092 |
There were no purchases or sales of U.S. Government securities during the fiscal year.
NOTE 6 – TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
The Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF’s (the “Fund”) transactions with affiliates represent holdings for which the Fund and the underlying Alpha Architect ETFs have the same investment adviser. The Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF had the following transactions with such affiliated Alpha Architect ETFs during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022:
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF |
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF |
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF |
Alpha
Architect |
Total | ||||||||||||||||
Value, Beginning of Period | $ | 9,861,507 | $ | 12,294,640 | $ | 9,237,459 | $ | 14,032,799 | $ | 45,426,405 | ||||||||||
Purchases | 6,671,000 | 2,723,473 | 7,358,906 | 1,634,348 | 18,387,727 | |||||||||||||||
Proceeds from Sales | (3,217,128 | ) | (5,313,060 | ) | (1,618,262 | ) | (6,221,217 | ) | (16,369,667 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Realized Gains (Losses) | 286,832 | (1,051,257 | ) | 312,756 | (904,605 | ) | (1,356,274 | ) | ||||||||||||
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | (2,419,633 | ) | (1,226,544 | ) | (1,824,631 | ) | (3,032,834 | ) | (8,503,642 | ) | ||||||||||
Value, End of Period | 11,182,578 | 7,427,252 | 13,466,228 | 5,508,491 | 37,584,549 | |||||||||||||||
Dividend Income | 211,225 | 305,088 | 11,666 | 146,904 | 674,883 |
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF |
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF |
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF |
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF |
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Shares, Beginning of Period | 288,306 | 455,020 | 187,461 | 411,798 | ||||||||||||
Number of Shares Purchased | 186,494 | 112,400 | 150,958 | 56,605 | ||||||||||||
Number of Shares Sold | (91,835 | ) | (201,004 | ) | (33,567 | ) | (227,120 | ) | ||||||||
Shares, End of Period | 382,965 | 366,416 | 304,852 | 241,283 |
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NOTE 7 – TAX INFORMATION
The components of tax basis cost of investments and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for federal income tax purposes at September 30, 2022 were as follows:
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF |
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF |
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF |
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF |
Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF |
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Tax cost of Investments | $ | 206,968,099 | $ | 130,012,949 | $ | 96,622,430 | $ | 63,652,967 | $ | 44,038,775 | ||||||||||
Gross tax unrealized appreciation | 6,047,632 | 1,599,080 | 4,412,278 | 1,640,859 | 9,740,395 | |||||||||||||||
Gross tax unrealized depreciation | (22,067,047 | ) | (27,229,437 | ) | (9,715,342 | ) | (8,984,401 | ) | (8,187,767 | ) | ||||||||||
Net tax unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (16,019,415 | ) | (25,630,357 | ) | (5,303,064 | ) | (7,343,542 | ) | 1,552,628 | |||||||||||
Undistributed ordinary income | 219,108 | 8,398,585 | 1,378,471 | 3,201,622 | - | |||||||||||||||
Undistributed long-term gain | - | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||||
Total distributable earnings | $ | 219,108 | $ | 8,398,585 | $ | 1,378,471 | $ | 3,201,622 | $ | - | ||||||||||
Other accumulated gain (loss) | $ | (109,213,108 | ) | $ | (82,502,418 | ) | $ | (69,562,083 | ) | $ | (72,060,934 | ) | $ | (20,943,299 | ) | |||||
Total accumulated gain (loss) | $ | (125,013,415 | ) | $ | (99,734,190 | ) | $ | (73,486,676 | ) | $ | (76,202,854 | ) | $ | (19,390,671 | ) |
The difference between book and tax-basis cost is attributable to the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains on investments in REITs, partnerships, passive foreign investment companies and wash sales. Under tax law, certain capital and foreign currency losses realized after October 31 and within the taxable year are deemed to arise on the first business day of each Fund’s next taxable year.
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, the Funds did not defer any qualified late year losses. At September 30, 2022, the following funds deferred, on a tax basis, post-October losses of:
Post October Late Year Loss Deferral |
Post October Capital Loss Deferral |
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Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF | - | - | ||||||
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF | - | - | ||||||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF | - | - | ||||||
Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF | 363,295 | - |
At September 30, 2022, the Funds had the following capital loss carryforwards:
Unlimited Short- Term |
Unlimited Long- Term |
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Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | $ | (92,159,513 | ) | $ | (17,053,595 | ) | ||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Value ETF | (60,895,836 | ) | (21,606,582 | ) | ||||
Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Momentum ETF | (69,562,083 | ) | - | |||||
Alpha Architect International Quantitative Momentum ETF | (71,635,696 | ) | (425,238 | ) | ||||
Alpha Architect Value Momentum Trend ETF | (19,050,455 | ) | (1,529,549 | ) |
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NOTE 8 – DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
The tax character of distributions paid by the Funds during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, were as follows: