Annual Report KFA Large Cap Quality Dividend Index ETF KFA Small Cap Quality Dividend Index ETF KFA Value Line® Dynamic Core Equity Index ETF KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF March 31, 2022 |
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Schedules of Investments/Consolidated Schedule of Investments |
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities/Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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Statements of Operations/Consolidated Statement of Operations |
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets/Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets |
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Notes to Financial Statements/Consolidated Notes to Financial Statements |
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The Funds file their complete schedules of Fund holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Form N-PORT reports are available on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
A description of the policies and procedures that KraneShares Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to Fund securities, as well as information relating to how the Funds voted proxies relating to Fund securities during the most recent 12-month year ended June 30, are available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 855-857-2638; and (ii) on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Fund shares may only be purchased or redeemed from a Fund in Creation Unit aggregations. Investors who cannot transact in Creation Units of a Fund’s shares must buy or sell Fund shares in the secondary market at their market price, which may be at a premium or discount to a Fund’s net asset value, with the assistance of a broker. In doing so, the investor may incur brokerage commissions and may pay more than net asset value when buying Fund shares and receive less than net asset value when selling Fund shares.
Dear Shareholders:
We are pleased to provide you with the Annual Report for the four exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) that are the subject of this report (“KFA Funds”), for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2022. Despite recent market volatility, we are encouraged by the long-term prospects for our high-conviction investment strategies. Thank you for investing with us.
For the period, the KFA Funds delivered the following returns*:
Fund |
Return* |
Underlying
|
Morningstar
| |||||
KFA Large Cap Quality Dividend Index ETF (KLCD) |
13.82% |
14.27 |
%(a) |
13.98 |
%(1) | |||
KFA Small Cap Quality Dividend Index ETF (KSCD) |
0.97% |
1.30 |
%(b) |
2.22 |
%(2) | |||
KFA Value Line® Dynamic Core Equity Index ETF (KVLE) |
12.62% |
13.33 |
%(c) |
13.98 |
%(1) | |||
KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF (KMLM) |
22.21% |
26.11 |
%(d) |
N/A |
|
We believe that investing in diversifying stock, bond, and managed futures strategies is an important way to help manage portfolio risk.
Jonathan Krane, CEO
March 31, 2022
* Returns based on change in net asset value as of March 31, 2022.
Morningstar
Peer Group |
Morningstar Peer Group Name | |||
(1) |
13.98% |
U.S. ETF Large Blend | ||
(2) |
2.22% |
U.S. ETF Small Blend |
(a) The underlying index for KFA Large Cap Quality Dividend Index ETF.
(b) The underlying index for KFA Small Cap Quality Dividend Index ETF.
(c) The underlying index for KFA Value Line Dynamic Core Equity Index ETF.
(d) The underlying index for KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF.
The Morningstar Fund Large Blend Category portfolios are fairly representative of the overall U.S. stock market in size, growth rates, and price. Stocks in the top 70% of the capitalization of the U.S. equity market are defined as large cap. The blend style is assigned to portfolios where neither growth nor value characteristics predominate. These portfolios tend to invest across the spectrum of U.S. industries, and owing to their broad exposure, the portfolios’ returns are often similar to those of the S&P 500 Index.
The Morningstar Fund Small Blend Category portfolios invest in stocks of small companies where neither growth nor value characteristics predominate. Stocks in the bottom 10% of the capitalization of the U.S. equity market are defined as small cap.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KFA Large Cap Quality Dividend Index ETF
The KFA Large Cap Quality Dividend Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the performance of the Russell 1000 Dividend Select Equal Weight Index (the “Underlying Index”). The Underlying Index is designed to measure the equity market performance of large cap companies that have increased their dividend payments over a period of ten years (subject to certain exceptions).
U.S. Large Cap Dividend Review:
Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from COVID-19. Equity markets in the U.S. and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the U.S., and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the U.S. and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period.
Given U.S. Federal Reserve rate hikes and surging inflation in the U.S., we have seen an increase in interest in dividend-paying equity strategies. Investors are looking to diversify beyond growth equities and investment grade bonds, both of which saw steep declines in the first quarter of 2022.
We see two potential catalysts for the U.S. dividend-paying equity market in the year to come:
• A continuation of the rotation into dividend stocks to hedge against inflation in 2022.
• A strong U.S. economy and dollar that is drawing in investors from other countries and asset classes.
• The potential for a prolonged period of market volatility, leading investors to seek a defensive return stream through investing in dividend paying U.S. equities.
For the one-year period ending on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 13.82%, while the Underlying Index increased by 14.27%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 21.33% of the portfolio in the Financials sector, 16.56% in the Industrials sector, 9.52% in the Consumer Staples sector, and 8.85% in the Information Technology sector.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KFA Large Cap Quality Dividend Index ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
One Year |
Annualized
| |||||||||||
Net Asset
|
Market
|
Net Asset
|
Market
| |||||||||
KFA Large Cap Quality Dividend Index ETF |
13.82 |
% |
13.53 |
%‡ |
13.84 |
%‡ |
13.91 |
%‡ | ||||
Russell 1000 Dividend Select Equal Weight Index |
N/A |
|
14.27 |
%‡ |
N/A |
|
14.32 |
%‡ | ||||
Russell 1000 Index |
N/A |
|
13.27 |
%‡ |
N/A |
|
19.22 |
%‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on June 11, 2019.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call (855-857-2638) or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.41%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KFA Small Cap Quality Dividend Index ETF
The KFA Small Cap Quality Dividend Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the performance of the Russell 2000 Dividend Select Equal Weight Index (the “Underlying Index”). The Underlying Index is designed to measure the equity market performance of small cap companies that have increased their dividend payments over a period of ten years (subject to certain exceptions).
U.S. Small Cap Dividend Review:
Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from COVID-19. Equity markets in the US and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the US, and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the U.S. and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period.
Given U.S. Federal Reserve rate hikes and surging inflation in the U.S., we have seen an increase in interest in dividend-paying equity strategies. Investors are looking to diversify beyond growth equities and investment grade bonds, both of which saw steep declines in the first quarter of 2022.
We see two potential catalysts for the U.S. dividend-paying equity market in the year to come:
• A continuation of the rotation into dividend stocks to hedge against inflation in 2022.
• A strong U.S. economy and dollar that is drawing in investors from other countries and asset classes.
• The potential for a prolonged period of market volatility, leading investors to seek a defensive return stream through investing in dividend paying U.S. equities.
For the one-year period ending on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 0.97%, while the Underlying Index increased by 1.30%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 27.82% of the portfolio in the Financials sector, 19.47% in the Industrials sector, and 17.55% in the Utilities sector, and 12.77% in the Materials sector.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KFA Small Cap Quality Dividend Index ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
One Year |
Annualized
| |||||||||||
Net Asset
|
Market
|
Net Asset
|
Market
| |||||||||
KFA Small Cap Quality Dividend Index ETF |
0.97 |
% |
0.34 |
%‡ |
6.08 |
%‡ |
6.11 |
%‡ | ||||
Russell 2000 Dividend Select Equal Weight Index |
N/A |
|
1.30 |
%‡ |
N/A |
|
6.63 |
%‡ | ||||
Russell 2000 Index |
N/A |
|
-5.79 |
%‡ |
N/A |
|
13.06 |
%‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on June 11, 2019.
‡ Unaudited.
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call (855-857-2638) or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.51%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KFA Value Line® Dynamic Core Equity Index ETF
The KFA Value Line® Dynamic Core Equity Index ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the performance of the 3D/L Value Line® Dynamic Core Equity Index (the “Underlying Index”). The Underlying Index seeks to capture quality U.S. large cap companies based on a three-factor process which selects stocks that have high dividend yields that are among the highest rated by Value Line®’s Safety™ and Timeliness™ Ranking Systems. Careful quantitative modelling, that incorporates a unique set of risk management tools, adjusts the beta of the overall portfolio based on the market environment. The Underlying index is rebalanced monthly.
U.S. Large Cap Dividend Review:
Global equity markets followed an upward trend in the second half of 2021, as the world continued to recover from COVID-19. Equity markets in the US and Europe were largely up for the period whereas China has experienced a bear market while remaining above pre-pandemic levels. However, a global equity and bond selloff occurred in the first quarter of 2022 as investors assessed the impact of the war in Ukraine, inflation, rising rates in the U.S., and supply chain disruptions, among other risks. Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-Year U.S. Treasury bond slightly increased by nearly 0.66% in the first three months of 2022 from 1.67% to 2.33% along with rising inflation in the United States. Interest rates in China did not follow the U.S. and fell by 0.10% during the same three-month period.
The first quarter of 2022 was challenging for the equity markets. The S&P 500 gave up -4.60% on a total return basis, its first down quarter since the pandemic-driven first quarter of 2020. Of course, Q1 2020 was just two years ago, but it is worth reminding ourselves how comparatively rare S&P 500 down quarters have been recently. Indeed, Q1 2022 was only the fourth red quarter for the S&P in the 25 quarters since September 2015.
We believe the Fund can help investors position themselves for rocky markets. Steady companies with strong balance sheets that pay healthy dividends should do well compared to the S&P 500 or overall market in most times of difficulty. This is even more so in an environment characterized by reluctant equity investors, who increase U.S. equity allocations for lack of alternatives and naturally favor the less risky stocks.
We see two potential catalysts for the U.S. dividend-paying equity market in the year to come:
• A continuation of the rotation into dividend stocks to hedge against inflation in 2022.
• A strong U.S. economy and dollar that is drawing in investors from other countries and asset classes.
• The potential for a prolonged period of market volatility, leading investors to seek a defensive return stream through investing in dividend paying U.S. equities.
For the one-year period ending on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 12.62% while the Underlying Index increased by 13.33%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund held 24.67% of the portfolio in the Information Technology sector, 20.82% in the Utilities sector, 16.79% in the Industrials sector, and 9.19% in the Financials sector.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KFA Value Line® Dynamic Core Equity Index ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
One Year Return |
Annualized
| |||||||||||
Net Asset
|
Market
|
Net Asset
|
Market
| |||||||||
KFA Value Line® Dynamic Core Equity Index ETF |
12.62 |
% |
12.81 |
%‡ |
21.42 |
%‡ |
21.57 |
%‡ | ||||
3D/L Value Line® Dynamic Core Equity Index |
N/A |
|
13.33 |
%‡ |
N/A |
|
21.96 |
%‡ | ||||
S&P 500 Index |
N/A |
|
15.65 |
%‡ |
N/A |
|
20.83 |
%‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on November 23, 2020.
‡ Unaudited
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call (855-857-2638) or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.55%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (continued)
KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF
The KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF (the “Fund”) seeks to track the performance of the KFA MLM Index (the “Index”) which consists of a portfolio of twenty-two liquid futures contracts traded on U.S. and foreign exchanges. The Index includes futures contracts on 11 commodities, 6 currencies, and 5 global bond markets. These three baskets are weighted by their relative historical volatility, and within each basket, the constituent markets are equal dollar weighted.
Managed Futures Review:
Global commodity prices have rebounded from pandemic lows and are reaching record highs as global energy demand is soaring. Increased activity in commodity markets driven by supply chain issues, geopolitical tensions, and the reopening of economies globally benefitted trend-following commodities futures trading strategies. West Texas Intermediate (WTI)1 crude has led the commodity rebound with a 17.94% rise year to date. Gold is on the rise as well with a 8.69% gain over the last year.
We see two potential catalysts for the commodities futures market in the year to come:
• Going into 2022, we expect the disruptions we have seen in supply chains to improve. This should mean that prices edge lower from current levels. But importantly, we still expect them to remain above long-term averages.
• Central banks are set to tighten monetary policy over the course of 2022. Forecasts predict a stronger U.S. dollar in the year to come.
For the one-year period ending on March 31, 2022 (the “reporting period”), the NAV of the Fund increased by 22.21%, while the Underlying Index increased by 26.11%.
At the end of the reporting period, the Fund’s largest exposure in each of its three respective asset classes (fixed income, currencies, commodities) were the Canada 10-Year Bond (short) at 25.14% of NAV, the Euro (short) at 16.40% of NAV, and Natural Gas at 8.86% of NAV.
1 WTI — West Texas Intermediate, which is the type of oil the futures contract is based on.
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Management Discussion of Fund Performance (Unaudited) (concluded)
KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF (concluded)
Growth of a $10,000 Investment‡
(at Net Asset Value)‡
AVERAGE TOTAL RETURN FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022*
One Year Return |
Annualized
| |||||||||||
Net Asset
|
Market
|
Net Asset
|
Market
| |||||||||
KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF |
22.21 |
% |
22.24 |
%‡ |
25.07 |
%‡ |
25.27 |
%‡ | ||||
KFA MLM Index |
N/A |
|
26.11 |
%‡ |
N/A |
|
28.32 |
%‡ |
* The Fund commenced operations on December 1, 2020.
‡ Unaudited
^ Beginning December 23, 2020, market price returns are based on the official closing price of an ETF share or, if it more accurately reflects the market value of an ETF share at the time as of which the ETF calculates current NAV per share, the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer (“NBBO”) as of that time. Prior to that date, market price returns were based on the midpoint between the Bid and Ask price. NAVs are calculated using prices as of 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and the return and value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that, when redeemed, may be worth less than its original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Past performance is no guarantee of future performance and should not be considered as a representation of the future results of the Fund. For performance data current to the most recent month end, please call (855-857-2638) or visit www.kraneshares.com. The Fund’s performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividends and all capital gains. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike a Fund’s returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. If such fees and expenses were included in the index returns, the performance would have been lower. As stated in the Fund’s prospectus, the Fund’s operating expense ratio is 0.90%. Please note that one cannot invest directly in an unmanaged index. There are no assurances that the Fund will meet its stated objectives. The Fund’s holdings and allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy individual securities. For further information on the Fund’s objectives, risks, and strategies, see the Fund’s prospectus. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
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Shares |
Value | ||||
COMMON STOCK — 99.8%‡ |
|
||||
UNITED STATES — 99.8% |
|
||||
Communication Services — 2.4% |
|
||||
Interpublic Group of Companies |
11,650 |
$ |
412,992 | ||
Omnicom Group |
4,969 |
|
421,769 | ||
Verizon Communications |
7,173 |
|
365,393 | ||
|
1,200,154 | ||||
Consumer Discretionary — 6.9% |
|
||||
Churchill Downs |
1,687 |
|
374,143 | ||
Genuine Parts |
3,216 |
|
405,280 | ||
Home Depot |
1,217 |
|
364,284 | ||
Lowe’s |
1,774 |
|
358,685 | ||
McDonald’s |
1,663 |
|
411,227 | ||
Polaris |
3,225 |
|
339,657 | ||
Pool |
837 |
|
353,926 | ||
Service International |
6,398 |
|
421,116 | ||
Tractor Supply |
1,787 |
|
417,032 | ||
|
3,445,350 | ||||
Consumer Staples — 9.5% |
|
||||
Altria Group |
7,373 |
|
385,239 | ||
Archer-Daniels-Midland |
4,768 |
|
430,360 | ||
Church & Dwight |
3,944 |
|
391,955 | ||
Coca-Cola |
6,286 |
|
389,732 | ||
Costco Wholesale |
740 |
|
426,129 | ||
Flowers Foods |
14,599 |
|
375,340 | ||
Hershey |
1,864 |
|
403,798 | ||
J M Smucker |
2,983 |
|
403,928 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KFA Large Cap Quality Dividend Index ETF (continued)
Shares |
Value | ||||
COMMON STOCK (continued) |
|
||||
Consumer Staples (continued) |
|
||||
Kroger |
6,693 |
$ |
383,978 | ||
McCormick |
3,874 |
|
386,625 | ||
PepsiCo |
2,362 |
|
395,352 | ||
Procter & Gamble |
2,549 |
|
389,487 | ||
|
4,761,923 | ||||
Energy — 1.7% |
|
||||
Marathon Petroleum |
4,994 |
|
426,987 | ||
ONEOK |
5,749 |
|
406,052 | ||
|
833,039 | ||||
Financials — 21.3% |
|
||||
Aflac |
6,590 |
|
424,330 | ||
American Express |
2,234 |
|
417,758 | ||
American Financial Group |
2,877 |
|
418,948 | ||
Ameriprise Financial |
1,398 |
|
419,903 | ||
Aon, Cl A |
1,328 |
|
432,437 | ||
Arthur J Gallagher |
2,440 |
|
426,024 | ||
Assurant |
2,335 |
|
424,573 | ||
Assured Guaranty |
6,577 |
|
418,692 | ||
BOK Financial |
3,967 |
|
372,700 | ||
Brown & Brown |
5,637 |
|
407,386 | ||
Chubb |
1,919 |
|
410,474 | ||
Cincinnati Financial |
3,261 |
|
443,365 | ||
CME Group, Cl A |
1,588 |
|
377,722 | ||
Comerica |
4,384 |
|
396,445 | ||
Cullen/Frost Bankers |
2,927 |
|
405,126 | ||
FactSet Research Systems |
933 |
|
405,062 | ||
First American Financial |
5,989 |
|
388,207 | ||
First Horizon |
16,638 |
|
390,827 | ||
Hanover Insurance Group |
2,761 |
|
412,825 | ||
Marsh & McLennan |
2,492 |
|
424,687 | ||
Morningstar |
1,447 |
|
395,277 | ||
Old Republic International |
14,903 |
|
385,540 | ||
People’s United Financial |
19,560 |
|
391,004 | ||
Raymond James Financial |
3,913 |
|
430,078 | ||
Travelers |
2,290 |
|
418,452 | ||
W R Berkley |
6,531 |
|
434,899 | ||
|
10,672,741 | ||||
Health Care — 8.1% |
|
||||
AmerisourceBergen, Cl A |
2,683 |
|
415,087 | ||
Anthem |
821 |
|
403,292 | ||
Becton Dickinson |
1,439 |
|
382,774 | ||
Bristol-Myers Squibb |
5,680 |
|
414,810 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KFA Large Cap Quality Dividend Index ETF (continued)
Shares |
Value | ||||
COMMON STOCK (continued) |
|
||||
Health Care (continued) |
|
||||
Humana |
889 |
$ |
386,866 | ||
Merck |
5,033 |
|
412,958 | ||
Pfizer |
8,089 |
|
418,767 | ||
STERIS |
1,604 |
|
387,799 | ||
UnitedHealth Group |
791 |
|
403,386 | ||
West Pharmaceutical Services |
983 |
|
403,728 | ||
|
4,029,467 | ||||
Industrials — 17.4% |
|
||||
A O Smith |
5,767 |
|
368,454 | ||
Carlisle |
1,726 |
|
424,458 | ||
CH Robinson Worldwide |
3,732 |
|
401,974 | ||
Dover |
2,583 |
|
405,273 | ||
Eaton |
2,617 |
|
397,156 | ||
General Dynamics |
1,610 |
|
388,300 | ||
HEICO |
2,625 |
|
403,042 | ||
JB Hunt Transport Services |
1,935 |
|
388,529 | ||
L3Harris Technologies |
1,502 |
|
373,202 | ||
Lockheed Martin |
867 |
|
382,694 | ||
Nordson |
1,717 |
|
389,896 | ||
Norfolk Southern |
1,387 |
|
395,600 | ||
Northrop Grumman |
845 |
|
377,901 | ||
PACCAR |
4,543 |
|
400,102 | ||
Regal Rexnord |
2,528 |
|
376,116 | ||
Republic Services, Cl A |
3,035 |
|
402,137 | ||
Robert Half International |
3,332 |
|
380,448 | ||
Roper Technologies |
861 |
|
406,590 | ||
Union Pacific |
1,499 |
|
409,542 | ||
United Parcel Service, Cl B |
1,895 |
|
406,402 | ||
Waste Management |
2,501 |
|
396,408 | ||
WW Grainger |
807 |
|
416,242 | ||
|
8,690,466 | ||||
Information Technology — 8.0% |
|
||||
Amphenol, Cl A |
5,126 |
|
386,244 | ||
Automatic Data Processing |
1,880 |
|
427,775 | ||
Cisco Systems |
6,983 |
|
389,372 | ||
Corning |
10,107 |
|
373,049 | ||
Intuit |
834 |
|
401,021 | ||
Jack Henry & Associates |
2,134 |
|
420,505 | ||
Mastercard, Cl A |
1,168 |
|
417,420 | ||
Microsoft |
1,342 |
|
413,752 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KFA Large Cap Quality Dividend Index ETF (continued)
Shares |
Value | ||||
COMMON STOCK (continued) |
|
||||
Information Technology (continued) |
|
||||
Paychex |
3,138 |
$ |
428,243 | ||
QUALCOMM |
2,393 |
|
365,698 | ||
|
4,023,079 | ||||
Materials — 8.3% |
|
||||
Albemarle |
2,183 |
|
482,771 | ||
Eastman Chemical |
3,446 |
|
386,159 | ||
Nucor |
2,880 |
|
428,112 | ||
Reliance Steel & Aluminum |
2,095 |
|
384,118 | ||
Royal Gold |
3,056 |
|
431,752 | ||
RPM International |
4,855 |
|
395,391 | ||
Sherwin-Williams |
1,516 |
|
378,424 | ||
Silgan Holdings |
9,345 |
|
432,019 | ||
Steel Dynamics |
5,080 |
|
423,824 | ||
Westlake |
3,482 |
|
429,679 | ||
|
4,172,249 | ||||
Real Estate — 7.9% |
|
||||
Alexandria Real Estate Equities† |
2,005 |
|
403,506 | ||
AvalonBay Communities† |
1,594 |
|
395,902 | ||
Camden Property Trust† |
2,298 |
|
381,928 | ||
CubeSmart† |
7,699 |
|
400,579 | ||
Essex Property Trust† |
1,166 |
|
402,830 | ||
Extra Space Storage† |
1,970 |
|
405,032 | ||
Iron Mountain† |
7,553 |
|
418,512 | ||
Mid-America Apartment Communities† |
1,851 |
|
387,692 | ||
UDR† |
6,796 |
|
389,886 | ||
WP Carey† |
4,860 |
|
392,882 | ||
|
3,978,749 | ||||
Utilities — 8.3% |
|
||||
Alliant Energy |
6,576 |
|
410,869 | ||
American Electric Power |
4,138 |
|
412,848 | ||
Atmos Energy |
3,414 |
|
407,939 | ||
CMS Energy |
5,927 |
|
414,534 | ||
Consolidated Edison |
4,452 |
|
421,515 | ||
Edison International |
6,112 |
|
428,451 | ||
IDACORP |
3,560 |
|
410,682 | ||
National Fuel Gas |
6,060 |
|
416,322 | ||
Public Service Enterprise Group |
5,885 |
|
411,950 | ||
Sempra Energy |
2,592 |
|
435,767 | ||
|
4,170,877 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KFA Large Cap Quality Dividend Index ETF (concluded)
Value | |||||
TOTAL UNITED STATES |
$ |
49,978,094 | |||
TOTAL
COMMON STOCK |
|
49,978,094 | |||
|
|||||
TOTAL
INVESTMENTS — 99.8% |
|
49,978,094 | |||
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.2% |
|
105,901 | |||
NET ASSETS — 100% |
$ |
50,083,995 |
‡ Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
† Real Estate Investment Trust
Cl — Class
As of March 31, 2022, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Shares |
Value | ||||
COMMON STOCK — 99.7%‡ |
|
||||
UNITED STATES — 99.7% |
|
||||
Communication Services — 2.3% |
|
||||
Telephone and Data Systems |
44,517 |
$ |
840,481 | ||
|
|||||
Consumer Staples — 10.9% |
|
||||
Andersons |
16,522 |
|
830,396 | ||
J & J Snack Foods |
4,850 |
|
752,235 | ||
SpartanNash |
23,613 |
|
778,993 | ||
Tootsie Roll Industries |
23,752 |
|
830,378 | ||
Universal |
13,792 |
|
800,902 | ||
|
3,992,904 | ||||
Financials — 27.8% |
|
||||
Associated Banc-Corp |
34,227 |
|
779,007 | ||
Atlantic Union Bankshares |
20,657 |
|
757,905 | ||
BancFirst |
10,272 |
|
854,733 | ||
Cohen & Steers |
10,008 |
|
859,587 | ||
Federal Agricultural Mortgage, Cl C |
6,771 |
|
734,518 | ||
Fulton Financial |
46,285 |
|
769,257 | ||
Independent Bank |
9,596 |
|
783,897 | ||
Lakeland Bancorp |
45,937 |
|
767,148 | ||
Lakeland Financial |
10,197 |
|
744,381 | ||
Sandy Spring Bancorp |
17,695 |
|
794,859 | ||
Southside Bancshares |
19,346 |
|
789,897 | ||
Washington Trust Bancorp |
15,069 |
|
791,123 | ||
WesBanco |
22,844 |
|
784,920 | ||
|
10,211,232 | ||||
Health Care — 4.4% |
|
||||
Atrion |
1,111 |
|
792,143 | ||
Ensign Group |
9,204 |
|
828,452 | ||
|
1,620,595 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KFA Small Cap Quality Dividend Index ETF (concluded)
Shares |
Value | ||||
COMMON STOCK (continued) |
|
||||
Industrials — 19.4% |
|
||||
Apogee Enterprises |
17,351 |
$ |
823,478 | ||
Applied Industrial Technologies |
8,004 |
|
821,691 | ||
Franklin Electric |
9,515 |
|
790,125 | ||
GATX |
7,015 |
|
865,160 | ||
Hillenbrand |
16,900 |
|
746,473 | ||
HNI |
20,547 |
|
761,266 | ||
Matthews International, Cl A |
23,449 |
|
758,810 | ||
McGrath RentCorp |
9,868 |
|
838,583 | ||
Standex International |
7,397 |
|
739,108 | ||
|
7,144,694 | ||||
Materials — 12.7% |
|
||||
Avient |
16,006 |
|
768,288 | ||
Balchem |
5,692 |
|
778,097 | ||
HB Fuller |
12,034 |
|
795,086 | ||
Materion |
9,635 |
|
826,105 | ||
Sensient Technologies |
9,968 |
|
836,814 | ||
Worthington Industries |
13,291 |
|
683,290 | ||
|
4,687,680 | ||||
Real Estate — 4.7% |
|
||||
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings |
36,049 |
|
879,235 | ||
Terreno Realty† |
11,297 |
|
836,543 | ||
|
1,715,778 | ||||
Utilities — 17.5% |
|
||||
Avista |
17,049 |
|
769,762 | ||
Black Hills |
10,996 |
|
846,912 | ||
Chesapeake Utilities |
5,656 |
|
779,171 | ||
Middlesex Water |
7,372 |
|
775,313 | ||
New Jersey Resources |
17,643 |
|
809,108 | ||
Portland General Electric |
14,919 |
|
822,783 | ||
South Jersey Industries |
22,997 |
|
794,546 | ||
Southwest Gas Holdings |
10,772 |
|
843,340 | ||
|
6,440,935 | ||||
TOTAL UNITED STATES |
|
36,654,299 | |||
TOTAL
COMMON STOCK |
|
36,654,299 | |||
TOTAL
INVESTMENTS — 99.7% |
|
36,654,299 | |||
OTHER ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES — 0.3% |
|
92,154 | |||
NET ASSETS — 100% |
$ |
36,746,453 |
‡ Industries are utilized for compliance purposes, whereas sectors are utilized for reporting.
† Real Estate Investment Trust
Cl — Class
As of March 31, 2022, all of the Fund’s investments were considered Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy, in accordance with the authoritative guidance under U.S. GAAP.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Shares |
Value | ||||
COMMON STOCK — 99.9%‡ |
|
||||
UNITED STATES — 99.9% |
|
||||
Communication Services — 4.7% |
|
||||
Alphabet, Cl C* |
136 |
$ |
379,847 | ||
AT&T |
18,550 |
|
438,336 | ||
Verizon Communications |
11,954 |
|
608,937 | ||
|
1,427,120 | ||||
Consumer Discretionary — 5.1% |
|
||||
Amazon.com* |
78 |
|
254,276 | ||
Home Depot |
2,276 |
|
681,275 | ||
Lowe’s |
2,501 |
|
505,677 | ||
Pool |
281 |
|
118,821 | ||
|
1,560,049 | ||||
Consumer Staples — 4.9% |
|
||||
Clorox |
3,183 |
|
442,532 | ||
Coca-Cola |
7,395 |
|
458,490 | ||
PepsiCo |
3,621 |
|
606,083 | ||
|
1,507,105 | ||||
Financials — 9.2% |
|
||||
Aflac |
6,431 |
|
414,092 | ||
Bank of New York Mellon |
3,877 |
|
192,416 | ||
BlackRock, Cl A |
448 |
|
342,348 | ||
Houlihan Lokey, Cl A |
2,430 |
|
213,354 | ||
JPMorgan Chase |
3,914 |
|
533,557 | ||
Morgan Stanley |
6,713 |
|
586,716 | ||
T Rowe Price Group |
463 |
|
70,001 | ||
US Bancorp |
8,596 |
|
456,877 | ||
|
2,809,361 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments March 31, 2022
KFA Value Line® Dynamic Core Equity Index ETF (continued)
Shares |
Value | ||||
COMMON STOCK (continued) |
|
||||
Health Care — 8.2% |
|
||||
Amgen |
1,723 |
$ |
416,656 | ||
Bristol-Myers Squibb |
7,909 |
|
577,594 | ||
Eli Lilly |
786 |
|
225,087 | ||
Gilead Sciences |
8,649 |
|
514,183 | ||
Merck |
4,548 |
|
373,164 | ||
UnitedHealth Group |
793 |
|
404,406 | ||
|
2,511,090 | ||||
Industrials — 16.9% |
|
||||
3M |
3,612 |
|