united states
securities and exchange commission
washington, d.c. 20549

form n-csr

certified shareholder report of registered management
investment companies

Investment Company Act file number 811-21720

 

Northern Lights Fund Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

225 Pictoria Drive, Ste 450, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Richard Malinowski

4221 North 203rd Street, Suite 100, Elkhorn, NE 68022

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 631-470-2619

 

Date of fiscal year end: 4/30

 

Date of reporting period:4/30/22

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

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11624 SE 5th Street, Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98005
800.735.7199 | Toll Free
866.583.8734 | Sales
425.451.7722 | Direct
425.451.7731 | Fax
 



Dear Fellow Shareholders:

 

In sitting down to write this letter, I am struck by how far we have come over the past year, yet in certain ways it feels much the same. While Covid-19 still remains a part of our daily lives, we have come far in the sense that pandemic related restrictions are no longer widespread and there is a general sense of life returning to normal. At the same time, we are still dealing with supply chain issues and higher prices as a result of the pandemic and other consequential events.

 

Market performance over the past year ending April 30, 2022 was unremarkable, with most major indices posting solid returns as we closed the books on 2021. However, as we entered 2022, investors began reassessing the economic outlook with inflation remaining stubbornly high and the Federal Reserve aggressively raising rates. In addition, the Russian invasion of Ukraine meant more supply chain disruptions and higher energy prices, notably at the gas pump, which negatively impacts consumer spending.

 

The confluence of these factors resulted in the S&P falling 12.92% between January and April of 2022, the worst four-month start to a year since 1939. Bonds fared even worse as a result of sharply rising interest rates. In fact, the first quarter of 2022 was the worst quarter U.S. bonds have had in more than 40 years. Growth oriented stocks, due to their sensitivity to interest rates, were one of the worst performing areas of the market, with the NASDAQ posting a loss of 21.06% from January through April.

 

While negative returns are never welcome, they are a healthy part of investing. As we began 2022, the annualized three-year rolling rate of return on the S&P 500 was just over 26%. While that number is very impressive, it is simply not sustainable. To add perspective, the long-term average three-year rolling return of the S&P 500 is closer to 12%. It is an important reminder for shareholders to focus on their long-term investing goals and not be distracted by the inevitable market fluctuations that occur over the short term.

 

The PFG funds performed within our expectations over the one-year period ending April 30, 2022. Most were in-line with their benchmark prior to the market sell-off this year. PFG funds with a growth overweight underperformed from January to April, primarily due to interest rates rising sharply over a short-time period. Growth stocks tend to be more sensitive to interest rates because future cash flows are expected to be larger than present cash flows. As interest rates rise, those expected cash flows are discounted more, resulting in lower present valuations. Tactical strategies generally performed well as a result of moving to a more defensive position or by shifting allocations toward areas of the market that typically perform well late cycle. By offering distinct investing styles, we are able to provide our clients a full suite of model portfolios with different risk objectives and diversification across various PFG funds.

 

We remain optimistic for the outlook going forward. We believe higher interest rates have largely been priced in and, in a worst-case scenario, should we enter into a recession, we believe it will likely be shallow as consumer balance sheets are strong and corporate earnings remain robust.

 

Thank you for your continued trust in the Pacific Financial Group.

 

Sincerely,

(-s- Jennifer Enstad)

Jennifer Enstad, Chief Investment Officer
Pacific Financial Group, LLC
April 30, 2022

 

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11624 SE 5th Street, Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98005
800.735.7199 | Toll Free
866.583.8734 | Sales
425.451.7722 | Direct
425.451.7731 | Fax
 



Mutual Funds Involve Risk Including Possible Loss of Principal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will vary. Investors’ shares when redeemed may be worth more or less than the original cost. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on distributions or redemption of Fund shares. Before investing you should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, shares, and expenses of the Pacific Financial Group family of funds (referred to as PFG Strategies). This and other important information about the Funds/PFG Strategies are contained in the prospectus; to obtain a prospectus please call 1-888-451-TPFG. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. The Pacific Financial Group family of funds (PFG Strategies) is distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC member FINRA/SIPC.

 

The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based flagship benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. The index includes Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, MBS (agency fixed-rate and hybrid ARM pass-throughs), ABS, and CMBS (agency and non-agency).

 

The Morningstar Target Risk Index Family provides global market risk levels that are scaled to fit five equity market risk profiles: aggressive, moderately aggressive, moderate, moderately conservative, and conservative. The Morningstar Conservative Target Risk Total Return Index consists of 13% U.S. Equity Exposure, 9% Non-U.S. Equity Exposure, 58% U.S. Bond Exposure, 18% Non-U.S. Bond Exposure, and 2% Inflation Hedge. The Morningstar Moderate Conservative Target Risk Total Return Index consists of 26% U.S. Equity Exposure, 16% Non-U.S. Equity Exposure, 44% U.S. Bond Exposure, 13% Non-U.S. Bond Exposure, and 1% Inflation Hedge. The Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Total Return Index consists of 36% U.S. Equity Exposure, 26% Non-U.S. Equity Exposure, 29% U.S. Bond Exposure, 8% Non-U.S. Bond Exposure, and 1% Inflation Hedge. The Morningstar Moderate Aggressive Target Risk Total Return Index consists of 48% U.S. Equity Exposure, 34% Non-U.S. Equity Exposure, 14% U.S. Bond Exposure, and 4% Non-U.S. Bond Exposure. The Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Total Return Index consists of 57% U.S. Equity Exposure, 39% Non-U.S. Equity Exposure, 3% U.S. Bond Exposure, and 1% Non-U.S. Bond Exposure.

 

The benchmark returns reflect the reinvestment of dividends and interest, but do not reflect the deduction of fees, expenses, transaction costs, nor taxes that actual shareholder accounts are subject to. The indexes are presented as broad-based measures of the equity and fixed income markets. Index returns have been taken from published sources. Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Investing in any security involves a risk of loss.

 

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PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
April 30, 2022
 

The PFG Active Core Bond Strategy provides investors with a globally diversified fixed income allocation. This PFG Strategy returned (9.00)% for the year ending 4/30/2022, while the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned (8.51)% for the same period. The past twelve-month period ending 4/30/2022 was exceptionally difficult for bond investors, with the 10-Year U.S. Treasury yield increasing to 2.93% from 1.61% over this time. To put this into perspective, the first quarter 2022 was the worst quarter for U.S. government bonds since at least 1973. This PFG Strategy is cautious on duration, focusing on a diversified mix of credit, with some exposure to high yield and emerging markets bonds. The top contributors to performance on a weighted basis were mortgage-related securities and a PIMCO Income holding. The largest detractor was the PIMCO Total Return Fund.

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended April 30, 2022 as compared to its benchmark:

 

    Annualized
  One Three Performance
  Year Year Since Inception**
PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund      
Class R (9.00)% (0.84)% (0.44)%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index*** (8.51)% 0.38% 0.98%
       
*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including acquired fund fees and expenses, were 2.61% for Class R shares per the August 28, 2021 prospectus. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-888-451-TPFG.

 

**Commencement of trading was on December 14, 2017.

 

***The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index which represents the U.S. investment-grade fixed-rate bond market (including government and corporate securities, mortgage pass-through securities, and asset-backed securities). Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.

 

Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment

 

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Holdings by Asset Class  % of Net Assets 
Open End Funds - Fixed Income   99.3%
Money Market Fund   0.3%
Other Assets Less Liabilities - Net   0.4%
    100.0%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this annual report for more information regarding the Fund’s holdings as of April 30, 2022.

 

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PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
April 30, 2022
 

The PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy provides investors with a broadly diversified strategic allocation that seeks current income and limited price volatility, including exposure to high-quality bonds and dividend-paying equities. This PFG Strategy returned (4.55)% for the year ending 4/30/2022, while the Morningstar Conservative Target Risk Index (Total Return) returned (7.37)% for the same period. A tilt towards value stocks was a contributor on the equity side, as value stocks typically outperform growth stocks during periods of rising interest rates. Fixed income exposure is focused on capital preservation via a tilt towards Treasuries and short-duration bonds. High quality, short-duration fixed income instruments outperformed the broad fixed income market, as they tend to fall less when interest rates rise. The top contributors to performance on a weighted basis were the American Funds American Mutual Fund and the American Funds Income Fund of America. The largest detractors to performance on a weighted basis were American Funds Bond Fund of America and the American Funds Intermediate Bond Fund of America.

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended April 30, 2022 as compared to its benchmark:

 

    Annualized
  One Performance
  Year Since Inception**
PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund    
Class R (4.55)% 0.54%
Morningstar Conservative Target Risk Index (Total Return)*** (7.37)% 1.07%
     
*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including acquired fund fees and expenses, were 2.32% for Class R shares per the August 28, 2021 prospectus. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-888-451-TPFG.

 

**Commencement of trading was on May 2, 2020.

 

***The Morningstar Conservative Target Risk Index (Total Return) is an index designed to meet the benchmarking needs of target risk investors by offering an objective yardstick for performance comparison. The index invests in 20% global equity exposure and 80% global bond exposure. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

 

The PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar, Inc. or any of its affiliates (all such entities, collectively, “Morningstar Entities”). The Morningstar Entities make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in equities and bonds generally or in the the PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund in particular or the ability of The Morningstar Conservative Target Risk Index (Total Return) to track general equities and bonds market performance.

 

THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE MORNINGSTAR CONSERVATIVE TARGET RISK INDEX (TOTAL RETURN) OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THERIN AND MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THERIN.

 

Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment

 

 

Holdings by Asset Class  % of Net Assets 
Open End Funds - Fixed Income   70.9%
Open End Funds - Mixed Allocation   18.9%
Open End Funds - Equity   9.9%
Money Market Fund   0.5%
Other Assets Less Liabilities - Net   (0.2)%
    100.0%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this annual report for more information regarding the Fund’s holdings as of April 30, 2022.

 

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PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
April 30, 2022
 

The PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy provides investors with a broadly diversified, strategic global equity allocation that is designed to take advantage of opportunities across various market segments with active stock picking taking place in the underlying fund holdings. This PFG Strategy returned (15.06)% for the year ending 4/30/2022, while the Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) returned (5.62)% for the same period. A growth overweight in this Strategy was the primary driver of underperformance. The Strategy performed well and was in-line with its benchmark coming into 2022. However, the Federal Reserve began increasing interest rates at the beginning of 2022 as they announced their plans to combat inflation. Growth stocks tend to be more sensitive to interest rates because future cash flows are expected to be larger than present cash flows and, as interest rates rise, those expected cash flows are discounted more, resulting in lower present valuations. The top contributor to performance on a weighted basis was the American Funds Fundamental Investors Fund. The largest detractor was the American Funds Smallcap World Fund.

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended April 30, 2022 as compared to its benchmark:

 

    Annualized
  One Performance
  Year Since Inception**
PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund    
Class R (15.06)% 11.33%
Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return)*** (5.62)% 18.70%
     
*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including acquired fund fees and expenses, were 2.43% for Class R shares per the August 28, 2021 prospectus. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-888-451-TPFG.

 

**Commencement of trading was on May 2, 2020.

 

***The Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) is an index designed to meet the benchmarking needs of target risk investors by offering an objective yardstick for performance comparison. The index invests in 95% global equity exposure and 5% global bond exposure. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

 

The PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar, Inc. or any of its affiliates (all such entities, collectively, “Morningstar Entities”). The Morningstar Entities make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in equities and bonds generally or in the PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund in particular or the ability of The Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) to track general equities and bonds market performance.

 

THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE MORNINGSTAR AGGRESSIVE TARGET RISK INDEX (TOTAL RETURN) OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THERIN AND MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THERIN.

 

Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment

 

 

Holdings by Asset Class  % of Net Assets 
Open End Funds - Equity   99.7%
Money Market Fund   0.4%
Other Assets Less Liabilities - Net   (0.1)%
    100.0%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this annual report for more information regarding the Fund’s holdings as of April 30, 2022.

 

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PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
April 30, 2022
 

The PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy utilizes a blend of alternative asset classes alongside traditional fixed income in an effort to outperform bonds during periods of both rising and falling interest rates. This PFG Strategy returned (3.64)% for the year ending 4/30/2022, while the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned (8.51)% for the same period. An allocation to natural resources within this Strategy was the largest contributor to performance. Holdings in floating rate bonds were another large contributor, benefiting from rising rates relative to fixed income. All positions within the Strategy allocation outperformed the benchmark over the period measured.

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended April 30, 2022 as compared to its benchmark:

 

    Annualized
  One Three Performance
  Year Year Since Inception**
PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund      
Class R (3.64)% 3.09% 1.59%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index*** (8.51)% 0.38% 0.98%
       
*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including acquired fund fees and expenses, were 2.71% for Class R shares per the August 28, 2021 prospectus. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-888-451-TPFG.

 

**Commencement of trading was on December 14, 2017.

 

***The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index which represents the U.S. investment-grade fixed-rate bond market (including government and corporate securities, mortgage pass-through securities, and asset-backed securities). Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

 

Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment

 

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Holdings by Asset Class  % of Net Assets 
Open End Funds - Fixed Income   51.8%
Open End Funds - Alternative   38.3%
Open End Funds - Equity   9.8%
Money Market Fund   0.2%
Other Assets Less Liabilities - Net   (0.1)%
    100.0%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this annual report for more information regarding the Fund’s holdings as of April 30, 2022.

 

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PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
April 30, 2022
 

The PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy’s tactical allocation provides investors with global exposure, emphasizing companies that exhibit positive environmental, social, and governance characteristics. This PFG Strategy returned (9.29)% for the year ending 4/30/2022, while the Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) returned (5.62)% for the same period. A growth overweight in this Strategy was the primary driver of underperformance. The Strategy performed well and was in-line with its benchmark coming into 2022. However, the Federal Reserve began increasing interest rates at the beginning of 2022 as they announced their plans to combat inflation. Growth stocks tend to be more sensitive to interest rates because future cash flows are expected to be larger than present cash flows and, as interest rates rise, those expected cash flows are discounted more, resulting in lower present valuations. The top contributors to performance on a weighted basis were the iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF and the iShares MSCI KLD 400 Social ETF. The largest detractors were iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF and the iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EAFE ETF.

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended April 30, 2022 as compared to its benchmark:

 

    Annualized
  One Performance
  Year Since Inception**
PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund    
Class R (9.29)% 13.56%
Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return)*** (5.62)% 18.70%
     
*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including acquired fund fees and expenses, were 2.26% for Class R shares per the August 28, 2021 prospectus. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-888-451-TPFG.

 

**Commencement of trading was on May 2, 2020.

 

***The Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) is an index designed to meet the benchmarking needs of target risk investors by offering an objective yardstick for performance comparison. The index invests in 95% global equity exposure and 5% global bond exposure. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

 

The PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar, Inc. or any of its affiliates (all such entities, collectively, “Morningstar Entities”). The Morningstar Entities make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in equities and bonds generally or in the PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund in particular or the ability of The Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) to track general equities and bonds market performance.

 

THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE MORNINGSTAR AGGRESSIVE TARGET RISK INDEX (TOTAL RETURN) OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THERIN AND MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THERIN.

 

Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment

 

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Holdings by Asset Class  % of Net Assets 
Exchange Traded Funds - Equity   99.6%
Money Market Fund   0.4%
Other Assets Less Liabilities - Net   0.0%
    100.0%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this annual report for more information regarding the Fund’s holdings as of April 30, 2022.

 

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PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESG Strategy Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
April 30, 2022
 

The inception for this Strategy was 10/29/2021. The PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESG Strategy provides investors with a strategic, broadly diversified fixed income allocation with a focus on securities that emphasize environmental, social, and governance factors. This PFG Strategy returned (10.00)% since its inception through 4/30/2022, while the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index returned (9.47)% for the same time period. The Strategy experienced some underperformance in the first couple weeks after its launch due to the timing of fund flows. Since that time, the Strategy has performed in line with its benchmark. The top contributors to performance on a weighted basis were the Calvert Bond Fund and the Fidelity Sustainability Bond Fund. The largest detractor was the Fidelity Total Bond ETF.

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the period ended April 30, 2022 as compared to its benchmark:

 

  Performance
  Since Inception**
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESG Strategy Fund  
Class R (10.00)%
Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index*** (9.47)%
   
*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including acquired fund fees and expenses, were 2.24% for Class R shares per the October 6, 2021 prospectus. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-888-451-TPFG.

 

**Commencement of trading was on October 29, 2021.

 

***The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged index which represents the U.S. investment-grade fixed-rate bond market (including government and corporate securities, mortgage pass-through securities, and asset-backed securities). Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

 

Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment

 

 

Holdings by Asset Class  % of Net Assets 
Open End Funds - Fixed Income   81.7%
Exchange-Traded Funds - Fixed Income   18.0%
Money Market Fund   0.3%
Other Assets Less Liabilities - Net   0.0%
    100.0%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this annual report for more information regarding the Fund’s holdings as of April 30, 2022.

 

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PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
April 30, 2022
 

The PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy provides investors with a passive, globally diversified, strategic equity allocation. This PFG Strategy returned (6.37)% for the year ending 4/30/2022, while the Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) returned (5.62)% for the same period. The Strategy performed well and was in-line with its benchmark through the the middle of April 2022. The Strategy lagged its benchmark in the final two weeks of April due to small and midcap exposure. The top contributor to performance on a weighted basis was the Fidelity 500 Index Fund. The largest detractors were the Fidelity Global ex-U.S. Index Fund and the Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund.

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended April 30, 2022 as compared to its benchmark:

 

    Annualized
  One Performance
  Year Since Inception**
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund    
Class R (6.37)% 16.43%
Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return)*** (5.62)% 18.70%
     
*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including acquired fund fees and expenses, were 2.08% for Class R shares per the August 28, 2021 prospectus. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-888-451-TPFG.

 

**Commencement of trading was on May 2, 2020.

 

***The Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) is an index designed to meet the benchmarking needs of target risk investors by offering an objective yardstick for performance comparison. The index invests in 95% global equity exposure and 5% global bond exposure. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

 

The PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar, Inc. or any of its affiliates (all such entities, collectively, “Morningstar Entities”). The Morningstar Entities make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in equities and bonds generally or in the PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund in particular or the ability of The Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) to track general equities and bonds market performance.

 

THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE MORNINGSTAR AGGRESSIVE TARGET RISK INDEX (TOTAL RETURN) OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THERIN AND MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THERIN.

 

Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

Holdings by Asset Class  % of Net Assets 
Open End Funds - Equity   98.8%
Money Market Fund   0.4%
Other Assets Less Liabilities - Net   0.8%
    100.0%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this annual report for more information regarding the Fund’s holdings as of April 30, 2022.

 

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PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
April 30, 2022
 

The PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy provides investors with a tactically managed, diversified allocation that tilts exposure to sectors based on shifts in the business cycle. This PFG Strategy returned 2.58% for the year ending 4/30/2022, while the Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) returned (5.62)% for the same period. The primary driver of outperformance was a defensive position taken at the beginning of 2022 as a result of economic data suggesting the economy was approaching a late-cycle phase. The Strategy was repositioned to be overweighted to areas of the market that typically perform well late cycle, such as energy, utilities, and materials, all of which outperformed the benchmark during the market sell-off that started at the beginning of 2022. The top contributors to performance on a weighted basis came from the Fidelity Select Semiconductors ETF and the Fidelity MSCI Energy ETFs. The largest detractor was the Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund.

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended April 30, 2022 as compared to its benchmark:

 

    Annualized
  One Performance
  Year Since Inception**
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund    
Class R 2.58% 18.10%
Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return)*** (5.62)% 18.70%
     
*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including acquired fund fees and expenses, were 2.46% for Class R shares per the August 28, 2021 prospectus. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-888-451-TPFG.

 

**Commencement of trading was on May 2, 2020.

 

***The Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) is an index designed to meet the benchmarking needs of target risk investors by offering an objective yardstick for performance comparison. The index invests in 95% global equity exposure and 5% global bond exposure. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

 

The PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar, Inc. or any of its affiliates (all such entities, collectively, “Morningstar Entities”). The Morningstar Entities make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in equities and bonds generally or in the PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund in particular or the ability of The Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) to track general equities and bonds market performance.

 

THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE MORNINGSTAR AGGRESSIVE TARGET RISK INDEX (TOTAL RETURN) OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THERIN AND MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THERIN.

 

Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment

 

 

Holdings by Asset Class  % of Net Assets 
Exchange Traded Funds - Equity   61.7%
Open End Funds - Equity   37.6%
Money Market Fund   0.4%
Other Assets Less Liabilities - Net   0.3%
    100.0%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this annual report for more information regarding the Fund’s holdings as of April 30, 2022.

 

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PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
April 30, 2022
 

The inception for this Strategy was 10/29/2021. The PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy provides investors with a tactically managed all-equity model that focuses on ESG investing by providing exposure to environmental themes aimed at addressing a more sustainable future. This PFG Strategy returned (23.77)% since its inception through 4/30/2022, while the Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) returned (10.48)% for the same period. This is a concentrated Strategy and focuses on three specific environmental themes: clean technology, clean energy, and clean water. Due to its concentration, the Strategy is expected to have higher volatility relative to its benchmark. The primary detractor to underperformance was a higher allocation to small cap growth stocks which underperformed the broader market over this time period. The top contributor to performance on a weighted basis was the Invesco S&P Global Water ETF. The largest detractors were the Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF and the Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF.

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the period ended April 30, 2022 as compared to its benchmark:

 

  Performance
  Since Inception**
PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund  
Class R (23.77)%
Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return)*** (10.48)%
   
*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including acquired fund fees and expenses, were 2.68% for Class R shares per the October 6, 2021 prospectus. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-888-451-TPFG.

 

**Commencement of trading was on October 29, 2021.

 

***The Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) is an index designed to meet the benchmarking needs of target risk investors by offering an objective yardstick for performance comparison. The index invests in 95% global equity exposure and 5% global bond exposure. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

 

The PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar, Inc. or any of its affiliates (all such entities, collectively, “Morningstar Entities”). The Morningstar Entities make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in equities and bonds generally or in the PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund in particular or the ability of The Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) to track general equities and bonds market performance.

 

THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE MORNINGSTAR AGGRESSIVE TARGET RISK INDEX (TOTAL RETURN) OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THERIN AND MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THERIN.

 

Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment

 

 

Holdings by Asset Class  % of Net Assets 
Exchange Traded Funds - Equity   99.8%
Money Market Fund   0.3%
Other Assets Less Liabilities - Net   (0.1)%
    100.0%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this annual report for more information regarding the Fund’s holdings as of April 30, 2022.

 

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PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
April 30, 2022
 

The inception for this Strategy was 10/29/2021. The PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy provides investors with a tactically managed model that proactively adjusts equity and fixed income exposure between 30% to 70% of the Strategy, depending on market conditions. This PFG Strategy returned (12.37)% since its inception through 4/30/2022, while the Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index (Total Return) returned (9.89)% for the same period. The primary detractor to performance was an overweight to growth stocks which underperformed the broader market due to rising interest rates. Growth stocks tend to be more sensitive to interest rates because future cash flows are expected to be larger than present cash flows and, as interest rates rise, those expected cash flows are discounted more, resulting in lower present valuations. The top contributor to performance on a weighted basis was the Janus Henderson High Yield Fund. The largest detractor was the Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF.

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the period ended April 30, 2022 as compared to its benchmark:

 

  Performance
  Since Inception**
PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund  
Class R (12.37)%
Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index (Total Return)*** (9.89)%
   
*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including acquired fund fees and expenses, were 2.62% for Class R shares per the October 6, 2021 prospectus. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-888-451-TPFG.

 

**Commencement of trading was on October 29, 2021.

 

***The Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index (Total Return) is an index designed to meet the benchmarking needs of target risk investors by offering an objective yardstick for performance comparison. The index invests in 60% global equity exposure and 40% global bond exposure. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

 

The PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar, Inc. or any of its affiliates (all such entities, collectively, “Morningstar Entities”). The Morningstar Entities make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in equities and bonds generally or in the PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund in particular or the ability of The Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index (Total Return) to track general equities and bonds market performance.

 

THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE MORNINGSTAR MODERATE TARGET RISK INDEX (TOTAL RETURN) OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THERIN AND MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THERIN.

 

Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

Holdings by Asset Class  % of Net Assets 
Open End Funds - Mixed Allocation   79.8%
Open End Funds - Fixed Income   7.8%
Exchange Traded Funds - Equity   5.8%
Open End Funds - Equity   4.9%
Exchange Traded Funds - Fixed Income   1.3%
Money Market Fund   0.3%
Other Assets Less Liabilities - Net   0.1%
    100.0%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this annual report for more information regarding the Fund’s holdings as of April 30, 2022.

 

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PFG JP Morgan Tactical® Aggressive Strategy Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
April 30, 2022
 

The PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy provides a globally diversified allocation with the ability to dynamically adjust the equity and fixed income exposure based upon current market conditions. The PFG Strategy returned (6.17)% for the year ending 4/30/2022, while the Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) returned (5.62)% for the same period. The Strategy performed well and was in-line with its benchmark through the end of February 2022. The Strategy fluctuated between underperforming and outperforming its benchmark throughout March and April, and ultimately ended with slight underperformance for the 12-month time period. The top contributors to performance on a weighted basis were the JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Equity ETF and the JPMorgan Large Cap Value Fund. The largest detractors were the JPMorgan Large Cap Growth Fund and the JPMorgan International Researched Enhanced Fund.

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended April 30, 2022 as compared to its benchmark:

 

    Annualized
  One Three Performance
  Year Year Since Inception**
PFG JP Morgan Tactical® Aggressive Strategy Fund      
Class R (6.17)% 7.52% 5.82%
Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return)*** (5.62)% 8.54% 7.57%
       
*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including acquired fund fees and expenses, were 2.48% for Class R shares per the August 28, 2021 prospectus. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-888-451-TPFG.

 

**Commencement of trading was on December 14, 2017.

 

***The Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) is an index designed to meet the benchmarking needs of target risk investors by offering an objective yardstick for performance comparison. The index invests in 95% global equity exposure and 5% global bond exposure. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

 

The PFG JP Morgan Tactical® Aggressive Strategy Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar, Inc. or any of its affiliates (all such entities, collectively, “Morningstar Entities”). The Morningstar Entities make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the PFG JP Morgan Tactical® Aggressive Strategy Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in equities and bonds generally or in the PFG JP Morgan Tactical® Aggressive Strategy Fund in particular or the ability of The Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) to track general equities and bonds market performance.

 

THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE MORNINGSTAR AGGRESSIVE TARGET RISK INDEX (TOTAL RETURN) OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THERIN AND MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THERIN.

 

Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

Holdings by Asset Class  % of Net Assets 
Open End Funds - Equity   60.7%
Exchange Traded Funds - Equity   33.3%
Open End Funds - Alternative   5.7%
Money Market Fund   0.4%
Other Assets Less Liabilities - Net   (0.1)%
    100.0%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this annual report for more information regarding the Fund’s holdings as of April 30, 2022.

 

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PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
April 30, 2022
 

The PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy provides a globally diversified allocation with the ability to dynamically adjust the equity and fixed income exposure based upon market conditions. The PFG Strategy returned (7.49)% for the year ending 4/30/2022, while the Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index (Total Return) returned (6.42)% for the same period. The Strategy performed well and was in-line with its benchmark through the end of February 2022. The Strategy lagged the benchmark in March and April with the primary driver of underperformance being exposure to international and emerging markets. The top contributors to performance on a weighted basis were the JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Equity ETF and the JPMorgan Large Cap Value Fund. The largest detractors were the JPMorgan International Focus Fund and the JPMorgan Europe Dynamic Fund.

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended April 30, 2022 as compared to its benchmark:

 

    Annualized
  One Three Performance
  Year Year Since Inception**
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund      
Class R (7.49)% 4.25% 2.98%
Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return)*** (6.14)% 7.53% 6.53%
Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index (Total Return)**** (6.42)% 6.04% 5.55%
       
*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including acquired fund fees and expenses, were 2.51% for Class R shares per the August 28, 2021 prospectus. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-888-451-TPFG.

 

**Commencement of operations and trading was March 15, 2018.

 

***The Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) is an index designed to meet the benchmarking needs of target risk investors by offering an objective yardstick for performance comparison. The index invests in 80% global equity exposure and 20% global bond exposure. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

 

****The Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index (Total Return) is an index designed to meet the benchmarking needs of target risk investors by offering an objective yardstick for performance comparison. The index invests in 60% global equity exposure and 40% global bond exposure. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

 

The PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar, Inc. or any of its affiliates (all such entities, collectively, “Morningstar Entities”). The Morningstar Entities make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in equities and bonds generally or in the PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund in particular or the ability of The Morningstar Moderately Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) and Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index (Total Return) to track general equities and bonds market performance.

 

THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE MORNINGSTAR MODERATELY AGGRESSIVE TARGET RISK INDEX (TOTAL RETURN) AND MORNINGSTAR MODERATE TARGET RISK INDEX (TOTAL RETURN) OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THERIN AND MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THERIN.

 

Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment

 

 

Holdings by Asset Class  % of Net Assets 
Open End Funds - Fixed Income   39.6%
Open End Funds - Equity   31.1%
Exchange Traded Funds - Equity   24.6%
Open End Funds - Alternative   4.0%
Money Market Fund   0.8%
Other Assets Less Liabilities - Net   (0.1)%
    100.0%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this annual report for more information regarding the Fund’s holdings as of April 30, 2022.

 

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PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
April 30, 2022
 

The PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy provides a highly tactical allocation by shifting equity and fixed income exposure during various market conditions. This PFG Strategy returned (6.09)% for the year ending 4/30/2022, while the Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index (Total Return) returned (6.42)% for the same period. The primary driver of outperformance was a defensive position taken at the beginning of 2022 due to above-average valuations, rising interest rates, and weak market breadth. The top contributors to performance on a weighted basis were the Meeder Balanced and Muirfield funds. The largest detractor was the Meeder Dynamic Allocation Fund.

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended April 30, 2022 as compared to its benchmark:

 

    Annualized
  One Three Performance
  Year Year Since Inception**
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund      
Class R (6.09)% 2.75% 1.78%
Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index (Total Return)*** (6.42)% 6.04% 5.61%
       
*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including acquired fund fees and expenses, were 3.06% for Class R shares per the August 28, 2021 prospectus. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-888-451-TPFG.

 

**Commencement of trading was on December 14, 2017.

 

***The Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index (Total Return) is an index designed to meet the benchmarking needs of target risk investors by offering an objective yardstick for performance comparison. The index invests in 60% global equity exposure and 40% global bond exposure. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

 

The PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar, Inc. or any of its affiliates (all such entities, collectively, “Morningstar Entities”). The Morningstar Entities make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in equities and bonds generally or in the PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund in particular or the ability of The Morningstar Moderate Target Risk Index (Total Return) to track general equities and bonds market performance.

 

THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE MORNINGSTAR MODERATE TARGET RISK INDEX (TOTAL RETURN) OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THERIN AND MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THERIN.

 

Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

Holdings by Asset Class  % of Net Assets 
Open End Funds - Equity   76.3%
Open End Funds - Mixed Allocation   10.9%
Open End Funds - Alternative   10.0%
Open End Funds - Fixed Income   2.8%
Money Market Fund   0.3%
Other Assets Less Liabilities - Net   (0.3)%
    100.0%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this annual report for more information regarding the Fund’s holdings as of April 30, 2022.

 

15

 

PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
April 30, 2022
 

The PFG MFS Aggressive Growth Strategy provides a globally diversified equity allocation with a growth bias and holds diversifying allocations to real estate and commodities. The PFG Strategy returned (5.81)% for the year ending 4/30/2022, while the Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) returned (5.62)% for the same period. The Strategy performed well and was ahead of its benchmark coming into 2022. The Strategy experienced some underperformance in January due to an overweight to growth stocks. Thereafter, it performed in-line with its benchmark despite having a growth overweight, largely due to holdings in commodities which performed exceptionally well during the first four months of 2022. The top contributors to performance on a weighted basis came from the iShares GSCI Commodity ETF and the MFS Value Fund. The largest detractors were MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund and the MFS Growth Fund.

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended April 30, 2022 as compared to its benchmark:

 

    Annualized
  One Three Performance
  Year Year Since Inception**
PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund      
Class R (5.81)% 7.36% 6.81%
Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return)*** (5.62)% 8.54% 7.57%
       
*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including acquired fund fees and expenses, were 2.62% for Class R shares per the August 28, 2021 prospectus. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-888-451-TPFG.

 

**Commencement of trading was on December 14, 2017.

 

***The Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) is an index designed to meet the benchmarking needs of target risk investors by offering an objective yardstick for performance comparison. The index invests in 95% global equity exposure and 5% global bond exposure. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

 

The PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar, Inc. or any of its affiliates (all such entities, collectively, “Morningstar Entities”). The Morningstar Entities make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in equities and bonds generally or in the PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund in particular or the ability of The Morningstar Aggressive Target Risk Index (Total Return) to track general equities and bonds market performance.

 

THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE MORNINGSTAR AGGRESSIVE TARGET RISK INDEX (TOTAL RETURN) OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THERIN AND MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THERIN.

 

Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment

 

 

Holdings by Asset Class  % of Net Assets 
Open End Funds - Equity   84.4%
Exchange Traded Funds - Equity   9.6%
Exchange Traded Funds - Commodity   5.2%
Money Market Fund   0.3%
Other Assets Less Liabilities - Net   0.5%
    100.0%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this annual report for more information regarding the Fund’s holdings as of April 30, 2022.

 

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PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund
Portfolio Review (Unaudited)
April 30, 2022
 

The PFG Tactical Income Strategy seeks a high level of income with a focus on tactical high yield strategies, investment grade credit, and dividend paying equities. This PFG Strategy returned (7.18)% for the year ending 4/30/2022, while the Morningstar Moderate Conservative Target Risk Index (Total Return) returned (6.81)% for the same period. The primary driver of underperformance came from holdings in small cap and technology stocks. The underperformance was partially offset by positions in high yield bond timing strategies, which became defensive at the beginning of 2022 and experienced less drawdown than the broad market. The top contributors to performance on a weighted basis came from Counterpoint Tactical Income Fund and Sierra Tactical Bond Fund. The largest detractors were Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Fund and the Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF.

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended April 30, 2022 as compared to its benchmark:

 

    Annualized
Six One Performance
  Year Since Inception**
PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund    
Class R (7.18)% 3.63%
Morningstar Moderately Conservative Target Risk Index (Total Return)*** (6.81)% 5.64%
     
*The performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses, including acquired fund fees and expenses, were 2.68% for Class R shares per the August 28, 2021 prospectus. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-888-451-TPFG.

 

**Commencement of trading was on May 2, 2020.

 

***The Morningstar Moderately Conservative Target Risk Index (Total Return) is an index designed to meet the benchmarking needs of target risk investors by offering an objective yardstick for performance comparison. The index invests in 40% global equity exposure and 60% global bond exposure. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.

 

The PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar, Inc. or any of its affiliates (all such entities, collectively, “Morningstar Entities”). The Morningstar Entities make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in equities and bonds generally or in the PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund in particular or the ability of The Morningstar Moderately Conservative Target Risk Index (Total Return) to track general equities and bonds market performance.

 

THE MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES DO NOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY AND/OR THE COMPLETENESS OF THE MORNINGSTAR MODERATELY CONSERVATIVE TARGET RISK INDEX (TOTAL RETURN) OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THERIN AND MORNINGSTAR ENTITIES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS, OR INTERRUPTIONS THERIN.

 

Comparison of the Change in Value of a $10,000 Investment

 

(LINE GRAPH)

 

Holdings by Asset Class  % of Net Assets 
Open End Funds - Fixed Income   52.7%
Open End Funds - Equity   27.8%
Exchange Traded Funds - Equity   8.1%
Exchange Traded Funds - Fixed Income   6.5%
Open End Funds - Mixed Allocation   4.7%
Money Market Fund   0.0%
Other Assets Less Liabilities - Net   0.2%
    100.0%
      

Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments in this annual report for more information regarding the Fund’s holdings as of April 30, 2022.

 

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PFG ACTIVE CORE BOND STRATEGY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 2022

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     OPEN END FUNDS — 99.3%     
     FIXED INCOME - 99.3%     
 797,069   PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund, Institutional Class  $6,974,351 
 857,614   PIMCO High Yield Fund, Institutional Class   6,989,558 
 3,841,391   PIMCO Income Fund, Institutional Class   42,178,468 
 1,519,942   PIMCO Investment Grade Credit Bond Fund, Institutional Class   14,059,461 
 1,376,201   PIMCO Mortgage Opportunities and Bond Fund, Institutional Class   14,119,824 
 6,105,327   PIMCO Total Return Fund, Institutional Class   56,046,907 
     TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $152,715,681)   140,368,569 
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.3%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.3%     
 383,765   BlackRock Liquidity FedFund, Institutional Class, 0.31% (Cost $383,765)(a)   383,765 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.6% (Cost $153,099,446)  $140,752,334 
     OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 0.4%   506,565 
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $141,258,899 

 

(a)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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PFG AMERICAN FUNDS® CONSERVATIVE INCOME STRATEGY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 2022

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     OPEN END FUNDS — 99.7%     
     EQUITY - 9.9%     
 400,427   American Mutual Fund, Class R-6  $20,245,568 
           
     FIXED INCOME - 70.9%     
 3,364,339   American Funds - Bond Fund of America, Class R-6   40,775,784 
 2,138,543   American Funds Strategic Bond Fund, Class R-6   22,476,087 
 3,147,057   American Intermediate Bond Fund of America, Class R-6   40,848,796 
 4,245,733   American Short Term Bond Fund of America, Class R-6   41,013,780 
         145,114,447 
     MIXED ALLOCATION - 18.9%     
 602,775   American Balanced Fund, Class R-6   18,245,987 
 830,676   The Income Fund of America, Class R-6   20,326,635 
         38,572,622 
           
     TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $215,093,698)   203,932,637 
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.5%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.5%     
 1,010,682   BlackRock Liquidity FedFund, Institutional Class, 0.31% (Cost $1,010,682)(a)   1,010,682 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.2% (Cost $216,104,380)  $204,943,319 
     LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (0.2)%   (417,938)
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $204,525,381 

 

(a)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

19

 

PFG AMERICAN FUNDS GROWTH STRATEGY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 2022

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     OPEN END FUNDS — 99.7%     
     EQUITY - 99.7%     
 3,088,475   AMCAP Fund, Class R-6  $111,277,757 
 2,355,428   American - The Growth Fund of America, Class R-6   137,745,449 
 1,180,677   American Funds - New Economy Fund, Class R-6   55,822,425 
 1,734,961   American Funds Fundamental Investors, Class R-6   113,796,113 
 1,054,538   American New Perspective Fund, Class R-6   56,586,497 
 1,345,662   Smallcap World Fund, Inc., Class R-6   85,314,997 
     TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $628,472,409)   560,543,238 
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.4%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.4%     
 2,287,915   BlackRock Liquidity FedFund, Institutional Class, 0.31% (Cost $2,287,915)(a)   2,287,915 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.1% (Cost $630,760,324)  $562,831,153 
     LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (0.1)%   (406,283)
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $562,424,870 
           
(a)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

20

 

PFG BNY MELLON DIVERSIFIED STRATEGY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 2022

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     OPEN END FUNDS — 99.9%     
     ALTERNATIVE - 38.3%     
 3,793,030   BNY Mellon Global Real Return, Class I  $62,016,047 
           
     EQUITY - 9.8%     
 665,601   BNY Mellon Global Real Estate Securities Fund, Class I   6,283,270 
 174,679   BNY Mellon Natural Resources Fund, Class I   9,472,840 
         15,756,110 
     FIXED INCOME - 51.8%     
 6,171,928   BNY Mellon Core Plus Fund, Class I   59,312,226 
 2,181,590   BNY Mellon Floating Rate Income Fund, Class I   24,521,071 
         83,833,297 
           
     TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $168,791,123)   161,605,454 
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.2%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.2%     
 357,506   BlackRock Liquidity FedFund, Institutional Class, 0.31% (Cost $357,506)(a)   357,506 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.1% (Cost $169,148,629)  $161,962,960 
     LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (0.1)%   (169,583)
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $161,793,377 

 

(a)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

21

 

PFG BR EQUITY ESG STRATEGY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 2022

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 99.6%     
     EQUITY - 99.6%     
 391,771   iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EAFE ETF(a)  $22,048,871 
 1,419,471   iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF(a)   46,416,702 
 596,012   iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF   54,839,063 
 788,601   iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA Small-Cap ETF   27,380,227 
 333,910   iShares, Inc. iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF   11,463,130 
 474,646   iShares Trust - iShares MSCI KLD 400 Social ETF   37,316,669 
 243,281   iShares Trust iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE ETF   16,803,419 
     TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $231,258,989)   216,268,081 
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.4%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.4%     
 916,874   BlackRock Liquidity FedFund, Institutional Class, 0.31% (Cost $916,874)(b)   916,874 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.0% (Cost $232,175,863)  $217,184,955 
     OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 0.0%(c)   47,516 
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $217,232,471 

 

EAFE - Europe, Australasia and Far East

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund

 

MSCI - Morgan Stanley Capital International

 

(a)Affiliated Company – PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund holds in excess of 5% of outstanding voting securities of this security.

 

(b)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.

 

(c)Percentage rounds to less than 0.1%.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

22

 

PFG FIDELITY INSTITUTIONAL AM® BOND ESG STRATEGY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 2022

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 18.0%     
     FIXED INCOME - 18.0%     
 17,267   Fidelity Total Bond ETF  $827,090 
 1,265   iShares Short Treasury Bond ETF   139,403 
 2,820   SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF   275,260 
     TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $1,337,187)   1,241,753 
           
     OPEN END FUNDS — 81.7%     
     FIXED INCOME - 81.7%     
 50,323   Calvert Bond Fund, Class I   759,874 
 503,903   Fidelity Sustainability Bond Index Fund, Institutional Class   4,857,625 
     TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $6,112,765)   5,617,499 
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.3%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.3%     
 17,889   BlackRock Liquidity FedFund, Institutional Class, 0.31% (Cost $17,889)(a)   17,889 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.0% (Cost $7,467,841)  $6,877,141 
     LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - 0.0%(b)   (221)
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $6,876,920 

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund
   
SPDR - Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt
   
(a)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.

 

(b)Percentage rounds to less than 0.1%.

23

 

PFG FIDELITY INSTITUTIONAL AM® EQUITY INDEX STRATEGY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 2022

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     OPEN END FUNDS — 98.8%     
     EQUITY - 98.8%     
 534,525   Fidelity 500 Index Fund, Institutional Premium Class  $76,720,389 
 2,986,438   Fidelity Global ex US Index Fund, Institutional Premium Class   40,137,730 
 281,211   Fidelity Mid Cap Index Fund, Institutional Premium Class   7,831,728 
 284,668   Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund, Institutional Premium Class   6,541,678 
     TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $106,911,765)   131,231,525 
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.4%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.4%     
 575,063   BlackRock Liquidity FedFund, Institutional Class, 0.31% (Cost $575,063)(a)   575,063 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.2% (Cost $107,486,828)  $131,806,588 
     OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 0.8%   1,012,458 
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $132,819,046 
           
(a)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

24

 

PFG FIDELITY INSTITUTIONAL AM® EQUITY SECTOR STRATEGY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 2022

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 61.7%     
     EQUITY - 61.7%     
 107,323   Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF  $5,011,984 
 1,101,129   Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF   22,639,212 
 704,205   Fidelity MSCI Industrials Index ETF   34,766,601 
 579,918   Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF   27,621,494 
 615,107   Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF   28,184,203 
 56,156   iShares US Pharmaceuticals ETF   10,547,220 
 53,724   Vanguard Industrials ETF   9,624,655 
     TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $135,910,512)   138,395,369 
           
     OPEN END FUNDS — 37.6%     
     EQUITY - 37.6%     
 643,730   Fidelity Advisor Health Care Fund, Class Z   39,080,846 
 158,767   Fidelity Advisor Technology Fund, Class Z   13,636,519 
 1,919,790   Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio   31,734,136 
     TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $98,478,560)   84,451,501 
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.4%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.4%     
 854,030   BlackRock Liquidity FedFund, Institutional Class, 0.31% (Cost $854,030)(a)   854,030 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.7% (Cost $235,243,102)  $223,700,900 
     OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 0.3%   694,122 
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $224,395,022 

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund

 

MSCI - Morgan Stanley Capital International

 

(a)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

25

 

PFG INVESCO® THEMATIC ESG STRATEGY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 2022

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 99.8%     
     EQUITY - 99.8%     
 138,053   Invesco Global Clean Energy ETF  $2,941,909 
 382,101   Invesco Global Water ETF   13,048,749 
 271,638   Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF   14,850,450 
 243,648   Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF   11,736,524 
 45,158   Invesco Solar ETF   2,900,498 
 223,408   Invesco Water Resources ETF   10,891,140 
 54,485   Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF   2,776,011 
     TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $75,268,268)   59,145,281 
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.3%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.3%     
 199,883   BlackRock Liquidity FedFund, Institutional Class, 0.31% (Cost $199,883)(a)   199,883 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.1% (Cost $75,468,151)  $59,345,164 
     LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (0.1)%   (93,990)
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $59,251,174 

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund

 

MSCI - Morgan Stanley Capital International

 

(a)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

26

 

PFG JANUS HENDERSON® BALANCED STRATEGY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 2022

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 7.1%     
     EQUITY - 5.8%     
 156,759   Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF(a)  $7,971,195 
 147,003   Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF(a)   8,088,105 
         16,059,300 
     FIXED INCOME - 1.3%     
 72,217   Janus Henderson Short Duration Income ETF   3,528,523 
           
     TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $24,358,506)   19,587,823 
           
     OPEN END FUNDS — 92.5%     
     EQUITY - 4.9%     
 524,731   Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, Class N   13,616,764 
           
     FIXED INCOME - 7.8%     
 2,823,211   Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, Class N   21,484,636 
           
     MIXED ALLOCATION - 79.8%     
 5,490,231   Janus Henderson Balanced Fund, Class N   219,334,718 
           
     TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $298,384,923)   254,436,118 
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.3%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.3%     
 712,878   BlackRock Liquidity FedFund, Institutional Class, 0.31% (Cost $712,878)(b)   712,878 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.9% (Cost $323,456,307)  $274,736,819 
     OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 0.1%   159,761 
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $274,896,580 

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund

 

(a)Affiliated Company – PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund holds in excess of 5% of outstanding voting securities of this security.

 

(b)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

27

 

PFG JP MORGAN® TACTICAL AGGRESSIVE STRATEGY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 2022

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 33.3%     
     EQUITY - 33.3%     
 311,660   JPMorgan Diversified Return Emerging Markets Equity ETF(a)  $16,517,076 
 344,102   JPMorgan Diversified Return International Equity ETF   18,402,575 
 205,692   JPMorgan Diversified Return US Equity ETF   20,398,476 
 371,506   JPMorgan US Momentum Factor ETF(a)   14,778,694 
 378,172   JPMorgan US Value Factor ETF   13,171,731 
     TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $85,730,644)   83,268,552 
           
     OPEN END FUNDS — 66.4%     
     ALTERNATIVE - 5.7%     
 856,540   JPMorgan Emerging Market Research Enhanced Equity, Class R6   14,158,607 
           
     EQUITY - 60.7%     
 732,997   JPMorgan Equity Index Fund, Class R6   45,511,810 
 441,074   JPMorgan International Focus Fund, Class R6   10,100,601 
 1,390,443   JPMorgan International Research Enhanced Equity, Class R6   24,986,257 
 604,806   JPMorgan Large Cap Growth Fund, Class R6   31,407,551 
 1,493,471   JPMorgan Large Cap Value Fund, Class R6   28,450,618 
 466,361   JPMorgan Realty Income Fund, Class R6   7,517,741 
 45,120   Undiscovered Managers Behavioral Value Fund, Class R6   3,712,057 
         151,686,635 
           
     TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $179,932,432)   165,845,242 
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.4%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.4%     
 874,262   BlackRock Liquidity FedFund, Institutional Class, 0.31% (Cost $874,262)(b)   874,262 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.1% (Cost $266,537,338)  $249,988,056 
     LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (0.1)%   (228,983)
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $249,759,073 

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund

 

(a)Affiliated Company – PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund holds in excess of 5% of outstanding voting securities of this security.

 

(b)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

28

 

PFG JP MORGAN® TACTICAL MODERATE STRATEGY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 2022

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 24.6%     
     EQUITY - 24.6%     
 135,040   JPMorgan Diversified Return Emerging Markets Equity ETF  $7,156,728 
 269,449   JPMorgan Diversified Return International Equity ETF   14,410,133 
 39,252   JPMorgan Diversified Return US Equity ETF   3,892,621 
 300,943   JPMorgan US Momentum Factor ETF   11,971,663 
 273,841   JPMorgan US Value Factor ETF   9,537,882 
     TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $46,218,744)   46,969,027 
           
     OPEN END FUNDS — 74.7%     
     ALTERNATIVE - 4.0%     
 462,416   JPMorgan Emerging Market Research Enhanced Equity, Class R6   7,643,732 
           
     EQUITY - 31.1%     
 457,396   JPMorgan Equity Index Fund, Class R6   28,399,694 
 249,305   JPMorgan International Focus Fund, Class R6   5,709,095 
 175,708   JPMorgan Large Cap Growth Fund, Class R6   9,124,522 
 448,967   JPMorgan Large Cap Value Fund, Class R6   8,552,830 
 288,194   JPMorgan Realty Income Fund, Class R6   4,645,694 
 34,549   Undiscovered Managers Behavioral Value Fund, Class R6   2,842,371 
         59,274,206 
     FIXED INCOME - 39.6%     
 4,416,978   JPMorgan Core Bond Fund, Class R6   47,526,682 
 2,387,626   JPMorgan Core Plus Bond Fund, Class R6   18,193,710 
 578,871   JPMorgan High Yield Fund, Class R6   3,855,282 
 659,910   JPMorgan Income Fund, Class R6   5,853,399 
         75,429,073 
           
     TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $154,475,146)   142,347,011 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

29

 

PFG JP MORGAN® TACTICAL MODERATE STRATEGY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
April 30, 2022

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.8%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.8%     
 1,437,980   BlackRock Liquidity FedFund, Institutional Class, 0.31%(a)  $1,437,980 
 172,820   Fidelity Treasury Money Market Fund, 0.39%(a)   172,820 
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,610,800)   1,610,800 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.1% (Cost $202,304,690)  $190,926,838 
     LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (0.1)%   (295,357)
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $190,631,481 

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund

 

(a)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

30

 

PFG MEEDER TACTICAL STRATEGY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 2022

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     OPEN END FUNDS — 100.0%     
     ALTERNATIVE - 10.0%     
 940,676   Meeder Spectrum Fund, Institutional Class(a)  $11,946,581 
           
     EQUITY - 76.3%     
 1,599,110   Meeder Dynamic Allocation Fund, Institutional Class(a)   19,669,052 
 364,894   Meeder Moderate Allocation Fund, Institutional Class   4,291,149 
 7,677,645   Meeder Muirfield Fund, Institutional Class(a)   66,795,512 
         90,755,713 
     FIXED INCOME - 2.8%     
 195,847   Meeder Total Return Bond Fund   1,821,381 
 75,423   Performance Trust Strategic Bond Fund   1,555,980 
         3,377,361 
     MIXED ALLOCATION - 10.9%     
 767,590   Meeder Balanced Fund, Institutional Class   9,518,120 
 152,485   Meeder Conservative Allocation Fund, Institutional Class   3,420,243 
         12,938,363 
           
     TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $130,116,330)   119,018,018 
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.3%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.3%     
 365,542   BlackRock Liquidity FedFund, Institutional Class, 0.31% (Cost $365,542)(b)   365,542 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.3% (Cost $130,481,872)  $119,383,560 
     LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (0.3)%   (374,664)
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $119,008,896 

 

(a)Affiliated Company – PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund holds in excess of 5% of outstanding voting securities of this security.

 

(b)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

31

 

PFG MFS® AGGRESSIVE GROWTH STRATEGY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 2022

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 14.8%     
     COMMODITY - 5.2%     
 109,161   iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic  $4,535,640 
           
     EQUITY - 9.6%     
 48,254   Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF   1,697,093 
 70,770   SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF   2,568,950 
 8,993   Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF   1,985,295 
 13,519   Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF   2,227,796 
         8,479,134 
           
     TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $11,955,117)   13,014,774 
           
     OPEN END FUNDS — 84.4%     
     EQUITY - 84.4%     
 226,929   MFS Global Real Estate Fund, Class R5   4,549,918 
 68,591   MFS Growth Fund, Class R6   10,369,653 
 150,716   MFS Institutional International Equity Fund, Class I   4,358,703 
 116,101   MFS International Growth Fund, Class R5   4,378,167 
 367,666   MFS International Large Cap Value Fund, Class R6   4,441,409 
 51,407   MFS International New Discovery Fund, Class R6   1,641,429 
 335,941   MFS Mid Cap Growth Fund, Class R6   8,539,629 
 298,277   MFS Mid Cap Value Fund, Class R5   8,918,469 
 182,768   MFS Research Fund, Class R6   9,481,987 
 339,068   MFS Research International Fund, Class R6   6,984,794 
 216,178   MFS Value Fund, Class R6   10,666,224 
     TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $71,092,730)   74,330,382 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

32

 

PFG MFS® AGGRESSIVE GROWTH STRATEGY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
April 30, 2022

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.3%     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.3%     
 302,848   BlackRock Liquidity FedFund, Institutional Class, 0.31% (Cost $302,848)(a)  $302,848 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.5% (Cost $83,350,695)  $87,648,004 
     OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 0.5%   428,378 
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $88,076,382 

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund

 

SPDR - Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt

 

(a)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

33

 

PFG TACTICAL INCOME STRATEGY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
April 30, 2022

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 14.6%     
     EQUITY - 8.1%     
 96,890   Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF  $4,926,857 
 85,319   Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF   4,694,251 
         9,621,108 
     FIXED INCOME - 6.5%     
 10,987   CP High Yield Trend ETF   242,648 
 59,173   Janus Henderson Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF   2,858,056 
 92,745   Janus Henderson Short Duration Income ETF   4,531,521 
         7,632,225 
           
     TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $19,967,481)   17,253,333 
           
     OPEN END FUNDS — 85.2%     
     EQUITY - 27.8%     
 652,661   Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund, Class N(a)   6,637,564 
 221,477   Janus Henderson Contrarian Fund, Class N   5,747,315 
 1,721,692   Janus Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, Class N   11,328,732 
 100,961   Janus Henderson Global Life Sciences Fund, Class N   6,169,722 
 72,963   Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation, Class N   2,895,904 
         32,779,237 
     FIXED INCOME - 52.7%     
 1,729,081   Counterpoint Tactical Income Fund, Class I   19,296,541 
 145,456   Counterpoint Tactical Municipal Fund, Class I   1,531,655 
 1,029,789   Janus Henderson Developed World Bond Fund, Class R6   9,113,633 
 591,082   Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Fund, Class N   5,881,269 
 685,334   Janus Henderson High-Yield Fund, Class N   5,215,388 
 48,566   Kensington Managed Income Fund, Institutional Class   506,055 
 782,218   Sierra Tactical Bond Fund, Institutional Class   20,619,274 
         62,163,815 
     MIXED ALLOCATION - 4.7%     
 404,997   Janus Henderson Dividend & Income Builder Fund, Class R6   5,487,704 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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PFG TACTICAL INCOME STRATEGY FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
April 30, 2022

 

Shares      Fair Value 
     OPEN END FUNDS — 85.2% (Continued)     
     MIXED ALLOCATION - 4.7% (Continued)     
           
     TOTAL OPEN END FUNDS (Cost $109,660,087)  $100,430,756 
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.0%(b)     
     MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.0% (b)     
 18,694   BlackRock Liquidity FedFund, Institutional Class, 0.31%(c)   18,694 
 33,717   Fidelity Treasury Money Market Fund, 0.39%(c)   33,717 
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $52,411)   52,411 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.8% (Cost $129,679,979)  $117,736,500 
     OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 0.2%   191,175 
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $117,927,675 

 

ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund

 

(a)Affiliated Company – PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund holds in excess of 5% of outstanding voting securities of this security.

 

(b)Percentage rounds to less than 0.1%.

 

(c)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of April 30, 2022.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

35

 

The Pacific Financial Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
April 30, 2022

 

       PFG American Funds®         
   PFG Active Core Bond   Conservative Income   PFG American Funds®   PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier 
Assets:  Strategy Fund   Strategy Fund   Growth Strategy Fund   Strategy Fund 
Total Securities, at cost  $153,099,446   $216,104,380   $630,760,324   $169,148,629 
Total Securities, at fair value  $140,752,334   $204,943,319   $562,831,153   $161,962,960 
Receivable for Fund shares sold   576,087    793,879    1,186,857    125,456 
Interest and dividends receivable   432,395    223,802    480    132,469 
Total Assets   141,760,816    205,961,000    564,018,490    162,220,885 
Liabilities:                    
Payable for Fund shares redeemed   238,549    639,743    570,310    125,367 
Payable for securities purchased       435,050         
Accrued 12b-1 fees   11,924    16,751    49,661    13,635 
Accrued investment advisory fees   149,054    209,381    620,747    170,441 
Payable to related parties   102,390    134,694    352,902    118,065 
Total Liabilities   501,917    1,435,619    1,593,620    427,508 
Net Assets  $141,258,899   $204,525,381   $562,424,870   $161,793,377 
                     
Net Assets:                    
Paid in capital  $154,528,853   $212,503,570   $546,401,330   $167,214,588 
Accumulated earnings/(deficit)   (13,269,954)   (7,978,189)   16,023,540    (5,421,211)
Net Assets  $141,258,899   $204,525,381   $562,424,870   $161,793,377 
                     
Class R Shares:                    
Net assets  $141,258,899   $204,525,381   $562,424,870   $161,793,377 
Total shares outstanding at end of year ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)   15,853,810    20,846,036    48,773,322    16,092,141 
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share (Net assets ÷ Total shares of beneficial interest outstanding)  $8.91   $9.81   $11.53   $10.05 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

36

 

The Pacific Financial Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)
April 30, 2022

 

       PFG Fidelity Institutional   PFG Fidelity Institutional   PFG Fidelity Institutional 
   PFG BR Equity ESG   AM® Bond ESG   AM® Equity Index   AM® Equity Sector 
Assets:  Strategy Fund   Strategy Fund   Strategy Fund   Strategy Fund 
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at cost  $153,038,937   $7,467,841   $107,486,828   $235,243,102 
Investments in affiliated securities, at cost   79,136,926             
Total Securities, at cost  $232,175,863   $7,467,841   $107,486,828   $235,243,102 
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at fair value  $148,719,382   $6,877,141   $131,806,588   $223,700,900 
Investments in affiliated securities, at fair value   68,465,573             
Total Securities, at fair value  $217,184,955   $6,877,141   $131,806,588   $223,700,900 
Receivable for Fund shares sold   847,532    29,021    1,347,269    1,294,166 
Interest and dividends receivable   227    9,885    190    222 
Total Assets   218,032,714    6,916,047    133,154,047    224,995,288 
Liabilities:                    
Payable for Fund shares redeemed   197,301    4,387    82,180    176,693 
Payable for securities purchased   190,551             
Accrued 12b-1 Fees   18,792    563    11,329    19,319 
Accrued investment advisory fees   234,900    7,035    141,605    241,489 
Payable to related parties   158,699    27,142    99,887    162,765 
Total Liabilities   800,243    39,127    335,001    600,266 
Net Assets  $217,232,471   $6,876,920   $132,819,046   $224,395,022 
                     
Net Assets:                    
Paid in capital  $232,636,877   $7,479,736   $102,725,602   $210,080,078 
Accumulated earnings/(deficit)   (15,404,406)   (602,816)   30,093,444    14,314,944 
Net Assets  $217,232,471   $6,876,920   $132,819,046   $224,395,022 
                     
Class R Shares:                    
Net assets  $217,232,471   $6,876,920   $132,819,046   $224,395,022 
Total shares outstanding at end of year ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)   19,083,889    763,847    10,546,913    18,127,158 
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share (Net assets ÷ Total shares of beneficial interest outstanding)  $11.38   $9.00   $12.59   $12.38 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

37

 


The Pacific Financial Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)
April 30, 2022

 

   PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG   PFG Janus Henderson®   PFG JP Morgan® Tactical   PFG JP Morgan® Tactical 
Assets:  Strategy Fund   Balanced Strategy Fund   Aggressive Strategy Fund   Moderate Strategy Fund 
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at cost  $75,468,151   $302,705,157   $233,372,926   $202,304,690 
Investments in affiliated securities, at cost       20,751,150    33,164,412     
Total Securities, at cost  $75,468,151   $323,456,307   $266,537,338   $202,304,690 
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at fair value  $59,345,164   $258,677,519   $218,692,286   $190,926,838 
Investments in affiliated securities, at fair value       16,059,300    31,295,770     
Total Securities, at fair value  $59,345,164   $274,736,819   $249,988,056   $190,926,838 
Receivable for Fund shares sold   39,649    732,111    244,597    169,448 
Interest and dividends receivable   66    93,533    213    20,445 
Prepaid expenses and other assets                
Total Assets   59,384,879    275,562,463    250,232,866    191,116,731 
Liabilities:                    
Payable for Fund shares redeemed   2,882    151,857    3,488    129,292 
Accrued 12b-1 Fees   5,183    23,606    21,594    16,320 
Accrued investment advisory fees   64,784    295,070    269,918    203,998 
Payable to related parties   60,856    195,350    178,793    135,640 
Total Liabilities   133,705    665,883    473,793    485,250 
Net Assets  $59,251,174   $274,896,580   $249,759,073   $190,631,481 
                     
Net Assets:                    
Paid in capital  $76,633,023   $316,668,984   $253,978,285   $193,013,779 
Accumulated deficit   (17,381,849)   (41,772,404)   (4,219,212)   (2,382,298)
Net Assets  $59,251,174   $274,896,580   $249,759,073   $190,631,481 
                     
Class R Shares:                    
Net assets  $59,251,174   $274,896,580   $249,759,073   $190,631,481 
Total shares outstanding at end of year ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)   7,788,926    31,479,295    21,171,736    18,115,934 
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share (Net assets ÷ Total shares of beneficial interest outstanding)  $7.61   $8.73   $11.80   $10.52 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

38

 

The Pacific Financial Funds
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)
April 30, 2022

 

   PFG Meeder Tactical   PFG MFS® Aggressive   PFG Tactical Income 
Assets:  Strategy Fund   Growth Strategy Fund   Strategy Fund 
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at cost  $21,740,374   $83,350,695   $121,610,314 
Investments in affiliated securities, at cost   108,741,498        8,069,665 
Total Securities, at cost  $130,481,872   $83,350,695   $129,679,979 
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at fair value  $20,972,415   $87,648,004   $111,098,936 
Investments in affiliated securities, at fair value   98,411,145        6,637,564 
Total Securities, at fair value  $119,383,560   $87,648,004   $117,736,500 
Receivable for Fund shares sold   42,007    604,751    198,524 
Receivable for securities sold           249,975 
Interest and dividends receivable   1,045    78    49,658 
Prepaid expenses and other assets            
Total Assets   119,426,612    88,252,833    118,234,657 
Liabilities:               
Payable for Fund shares redeemed   189,914    2,585    78,378 
Accrued 12b-1 Fees   10,188    7,524    10,032 
Accrued investment advisory fees   127,346    94,045    125,401 
Payable to related parties   90,268    72,297    93,171 
Total Liabilities   417,716    176,451    306,982 
Net Assets  $119,008,896   $88,076,382   $117,927,675 
                
Net Assets:               
Paid in capital  $114,194,229   $73,187,911   $129,961,763 
Accumulated earnings/(deficit)   4,814,667    14,888,471    (12,034,088)
Net Assets  $119,008,896   $88,076,382   $117,927,675 
                
Class R Shares:               
Net assets  $119,008,896   $88,076,382   $117,927,675 
Total shares outstanding at end of year ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)   11,401,201    8,537,871    12,833,865 
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share (Net assets ÷ Total shares of beneficial interest outstanding)  $10.44   $10.32   $9.19 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

39

 

The Pacific Financial Funds
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended April 30, 2022

 

       PFG American Funds®         
   PFG Active Core Bond   Conservative Income   PFG American Funds® Growth   PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier 
   Strategy Fund   Strategy Fund   Strategy Fund   Strategy Fund 
Investment Income:                    
Dividend income  $4,013,230   $3,767,339   $3,176,041   $4,388,531 
Interest income   456    659    1,920    387 
Total Investment Income   4,013,686    3,767,998    3,177,961    4,388,918 
Expenses:                    
Investment advisory fees   1,816,315    2,659,362    9,039,149    2,031,431 
Distribution fees (12b-1) - Class R Shares   145,326    212,783    723,247    162,541 
Administrative service fees   1,017,832    1,490,041    5,063,150    1,138,351 
Total Expenses   2,979,473    4,362,186    14,825,546    3,332,323 
Net Investment Income/(Loss)   1,034,213    (594,188)   (11,647,585)   1,056,595 
                     
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments                    
Net realized gain from:                    
Unaffiliated investments   82,479    1,408,460    83,697,626    4,124,509 
Distributions received from underlying investment companies   65,879    2,206,065    51,851,670    714,618 
Total realized gain   148,358    3,614,525    135,549,296    4,839,127 
Net change in unrealized depreciation of:                    
Unaffiliated investments   (14,196,905)   (13,580,345)   (209,652,137)   (12,238,151)
Total unrealized depreciation   (14,196,905)   (13,580,345)   (209,652,137)   (12,238,151)
                     
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments   (14,048,547)   (9,965,820)   (74,102,841)   (7,399,024)
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $(13,014,334)  $(10,560,008)  $(85,750,426)  $(6,342,429)

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

40

 

The Pacific Financial Funds
Statements of Operations (Continued)
For the Year/Period Ended April 30, 2022

 

       PFG Fidelity Institutional   PFG Fidelity Institutional   PFG Fidelity Institutional 
   PFG BR Equity ESG   AM® Bond ESG   AM® Equity Index   AM® Equity Sector 
   Strategy Fund   Strategy Fund*   Strategy Fund   Strategy Fund 
Investment Income:                    
Dividend income  $2,015,285   $45,668   $2,378,851   $3,605,039 
Income from affiliates   748,311             
Interest income   802        466    742 
Total Investment Income   2,764,398    45,668    2,379,317    3,605,781 
Expenses:                    
Investment advisory fees   2,279,283    31,528    1,760,543    2,499,108 
Distribution fees (12b-1) - Class R Shares   182,377    2,703    140,479    199,965 
Administrative service fees   1,276,634    17,660    986,818    1,400,100 
Total Expenses   3,738,294    51,891    2,887,840    4,099,173 
Net Investment Loss   (973,896)   (6,223)   (508,523)   (493,392)
                     
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments                    
Net realized gain/(loss) from:                    
Unaffiliated investments   17,985,625    (12,321)   9,103,921    19,767,374 
Affiliated investments (Note 5)   (36,885)            
Distributions received from underlying investment companies       5,106    314,483    10,077,615 
Total realized gain/(loss)   17,948,740    (7,215)   9,418,404    29,844,989 
Net change in unrealized depreciation of:                    
Unaffiliated investments   (35,277,242)   (590,700)   (17,131,311)   (29,510,024)
Affiliated Investments (Note 5)   (10,671,353)            
Total change in unrealized depreciation of investments   (45,948,595)   (590,700)   (17,131,311)   (29,510,024)
                     
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments   (27,999,855)   (597,915)   (7,712,907)   334,965 
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $(28,973,751)  $(604,138)  $(8,221,430)  $(158,427)

 

*Commencement of operations and trading was October 29, 2021.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

41

 

The Pacific Financial Funds
Statements of Operations (Continued)
For the Year/Period Ended April 30, 2022

 

   PFG Invesco® Thematic   PFG Janus Henderson®   PFG JP Morgan® Tactical   PFG JP Morgan® Tactical 
   ESG Strategy Fund*   Balanced Strategy Fund*   Aggressive Strategy Fund   Moderate Strategy Fund 
Investment Income:                    
Dividend income  $391,276   $2,872,676   $5,797,157   $5,356,723 
Income from affiliates       27,809    797,677     
Interest income   320    644    1,264    1,329 
Total Investment Income   391,596    2,901,129    6,596,098    5,358,052 
Expenses:                    
Investment advisory fees   396,353    1,774,734    2,680,450    2,401,289 
Distribution fees (12b-1) - Class R Shares   31,718    142,019    214,477    192,136 
Administrative service fees   222,022    994,286    1,501,670    1,345,576 
Total Expenses   650,093    2,911,039    4,396,597    3,939,001 
Net Investment Income/(Loss)   (258,497)   (9,910)   2,199,501    1,419,051 
                     
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments                    
Net realized gain/(loss) from:                    
Unaffiliated investments   (885,068)   (577,047)   13,668,099    14,200,915 
Affiliated investments (Note 5)       (172,520)   1,356,176     
Distributions received from underlying investment companies       8,877,561    5,741,489    1,935,577 
Total realized gain/(loss)   (885,068)   8,127,994    20,765,764    16,136,492 
Net change in unrealized depreciation of:                    
Unaffiliated Investments   (16,122,987)   (44,027,638)   (42,603,314)   (34,830,389)
Affiliated Investments (Note 5)       (4,691,850)   (4,677,339)    
Total change in unrealized depreciation of investments   (16,122,987)   (48,719,488)   (47,280,653)   (34,830,389)
                     
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments   (17,008,055)   (40,591,494)   (26,514,889)   (18,693,897)
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $(17,266,552)  $(40,601,404)  $(24,315,388)  $(17,274,846)

 

*Commencement of operations and trading was October 29, 2021.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

42

 

The Pacific Financial Funds
Statements of Operations (Continued)
For the Year Ended April 30, 2022

 

   PFG Meeder Tactical   PFG MFS® Aggressive   PFG Tactical Income 
   Strategy Fund   Growth Strategy Fund   Strategy Fund 
Investment Income:               
Dividend income  $849,121   $2,015,908   $3,044,284 
Income from affiliates   2,207,754        114,756 
Interest income   257    435    328 
Total Investment Income   3,057,132    2,016,343    3,159,368 
Expenses:               
Investment advisory fees   1,478,706    1,623,166    1,456,539 
Distribution fees (12b-1) - Class R Shares   118,317    129,870    116,542 
Administrative service fees   828,815    909,683    816,402 
Total Expenses   2,425,838    2,662,719    2,389,483 
Net Investment Income/(Loss)   631,294    (646,376)   769,885 
                
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments               
                
Net realized gain(loss) from:               
Unaffiliated investments   12,287,477    35,596,702    10,808,201 
Affiliated investments (Note 5)   868,718        (297,970)
Distributions received from underlying investment companies   4,642,862    2,003,701    1,347,316 
Total realized gain   17,799,057    37,600,403    11,857,547 
Net change in unrealized depreciation of:               
Unaffiliated Investments   (12,169,062)   (35,871,201)   (20,083,935)
Affiliated Investments (Note 5)   (15,222,519)       (1,432,101)
Total change in unrealized depreciation of investments   (27,391,581)   (35,871,201)   (21,516,036)
                
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss) on Investments   (9,592,524)   1,729,202    (9,658,489)
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations  $(8,961,230)  $1,082,826   $(8,888,604)

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

43

 

The Pacific Financial Funds
 
Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

           PFG American Funds® 
   PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund   Conservative Income Strategy Fund 
   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Period* Ended 
   April 30,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021 
                     
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations:                    
Net investment income/(loss)  $1,034,213   $3,563,800   $(594,188)  $1,171,562 
Distributions received from underlying investment companies   65,879    755,877    2,206,065    1,102,761 
Net realized gain on investments   82,479    4,388,613    1,408,460    3,515,396 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments   (14,196,905)   218,027    (13,580,345)   2,419,284 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (13,014,334)   8,926,317    (10,560,008)   8,209,003 
                     
From Distributions to Shareholders:                    
Total Distributions Paid   (4,424,014)   (5,442,469)   (3,324,767)   (2,621,779)
                     
From Shares of Beneficial Interest:                    
Proceeds from shares sold   85,014,197    219,554,854    140,763,076    261,318,426 
Reinvestment of distributions   4,422,777    5,437,546    3,319,778    2,620,788 
Cost of shares redeemed   (99,893,166)   (180,527,732)   (120,615,262)   (74,583,874)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from share transactions of beneficial interest   (10,456,192)   44,464,668    23,467,592    189,355,340 
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets   (27,894,540)   47,948,516    9,582,817    194,942,564 
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of year   169,153,439    121,204,923    194,942,564     
End of year  $141,258,899   $169,153,439   $204,525,381   $194,942,564 
                     
Share Activity:                    
Shares Sold   8,684,105    21,673,885    13,482,023    25,741,331 
Shares Reinvested   451,765    527,405    316,773    254,941 
Shares Redeemed   (9,941,525)   (17,690,259)   (11,657,442)   (7,291,590)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding   (805,655)   4,511,031    2,141,354    18,704,682 

 

*Commencement of operations and trading was May 2, 2020.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

 

   PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund   PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund 
   Year Ended   Period* Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended 
   April 30,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021 
                 
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations:                    
Net investment income/(loss)  $(11,647,585)  $(6,646,155)  $1,056,595   $73,410 
Distributions received from underlying investment companies   51,851,670    15,376,114    714,618     
Net realized gain on investments   83,697,626    27,630,286    4,124,509    4,999,583 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments   (209,652,137)   141,722,966    (12,238,151)   3,074,152 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (85,750,426)   178,083,211    (6,342,429)   8,147,145 
                     
From Distributions to Shareholders:                    
Total Distributions Paid   (32,643,916)   (13,974,091)   (5,590,981)   (55,532)
                     
From Shares of Beneficial Interest:                    
Proceeds from shares sold   275,516,450    787,835,192    87,606,209    106,036,067 
Reinvestment of distributions   32,638,578    13,967,077    5,589,344    55,491 
Cost of shares redeemed   (397,082,839)   (196,164,366)   (44,405,355)   (60,075,118)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from share                    
transactions of beneficial interest   (88,927,811)   605,637,903    48,790,198    46,016,440 
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets   (207,322,153)   769,747,023    36,856,788    54,108,053 
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of year   769,747,023        124,936,589    70,828,536 
End of year  $562,424,870   $769,747,023   $161,793,377   $124,936,589 
                     
Share Activity:                    
Shares Sold   19,441,753    69,100,388    8,100,906    10,144,444 
Shares Reinvested   2,233,989    1,064,564    524,329    5,225 
Shares Redeemed   (26,920,936)   (16,146,436)   (4,117,168)   (5,918,368)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding   (5,245,194)   54,018,516    4,508,067    4,231,301 

 

 

*Commencement of operations and trading was May 2, 2020.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

 

           PFG Fidelity Institutional 
           AM® Bond ESG 
   PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund   Strategy Fund 
   Year Ended   Period* Ended   Period** Ended 
   April 30,   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2021   2022 
             
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations:               
Net investment loss  $(973,896)  $(717,658)  $(6,223)
Distributions received from underlying investment companies           5,106 
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments   17,948,740    10,429,545    (12,321)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments   (45,948,595)   30,957,687    (590,700)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (28,973,751)   40,669,574    (604,138)
                
From Distributions to Shareholders:               
Total Distributions Paid   (22,723,983)   (3,193,939)    
                
From Shares of Beneficial Interest:               
Proceeds from shares sold   144,652,401    140,363,521    8,321,988 
Reinvestment of distributions   22,695,460    3,189,959     
Cost of shares redeemed   (35,342,243)   (44,104,528)   (840,930)
Net increase in net assets from share transactions of beneficial interest   132,005,618    99,448,952    7,481,058 
Total increase in net assets   80,307,884    136,924,587    6,876,920 
                
Net Assets:               
Beginning of year   136,924,587         
End of year  $217,232,471   $136,924,587   $6,876,920 
                
Share Activity:               
Shares Sold   10,131,921    13,279,320    851,618 
Shares Reinvested   1,681,146    252,971     
Shares Redeemed   (2,607,922)   (3,653,547)   (87,771)
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding   9,205,145    9,878,744    763,847 

 

 

*Commencement of operations and trading was May 2, 2020.

 

**Commencement of operations and trading was October 29, 2021.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

 

   PFG Fidelity Institutional AM®   PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® 
   Equity Index Strategy Fund   Equity Sector Strategy Fund 
   Year Ended   Period* Ended   Year Ended   Period* Ended 
   April 30,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021 
                     
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations:                    
Net investment loss  $(508,523)  $(491,969)  $(493,392)  $(86,065)
Distributions received from underlying investment companies   314,483    76,087    10,077,615    2,903,151 
Net realized gain on investments   9,103,921    8,514,695    19,767,374    18,412,750 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments   (17,131,311)   41,451,071    (29,510,024)   17,967,822 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (8,221,430)   49,549,884    (158,427)   39,197,658 
                     
From Distributions to Shareholders:                    
Total Distributions Paid   (6,813,622)   (3,374,218)   (15,102,006)   (6,835,862)
                     
From Shares of Beneficial Interest:                    
Proceeds from shares sold   39,818,239    154,169,293    126,557,543    147,614,532 
Reinvestment of distributions   6,811,916    3,372,896    15,095,085    6,833,997 
Cost of shares redeemed   (41,439,483)   (61,054,429)   (40,649,407)   (48,158,091)
Net increase in net assets from share transactions of beneficial interest   5,190,672    96,487,760    101,003,221    106,290,438 
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets   (9,844,380)   142,663,426    85,742,788    138,652,234 
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of year   142,663,426        138,652,234     
End of year  $132,819,046   $142,663,426   $224,395,022   $138,652,234 
                     
Share Activity:                    
Shares Sold   2,826,089    14,834,908    9,307,892    14,398,077 
Shares Reinvested   468,173    262,891    1,082,861    582,112 
Shares Redeemed   (2,850,234)   (4,994,914)   (3,027,478)   (4,216,306)
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding   444,028    10,102,885    7,363,275    10,763,883 

 

 

*Commencement of operations and trading was May 2, 2020.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

 

   PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy   PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced 
   Fund   Strategy Fund 
   Period* Ended   Period* Ended 
   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2022 
           
Decrease in Net Assets From Operations:          
Net investment loss  $(258,497)  $(9,910)
Distributions received from underlying investment companies       8,877,561 
Net realized loss on investments   (885,068)   (749,567)
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments   (16,122,987)   (48,719,488)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations   (17,266,552)   (40,601,404)
           
From Distributions to Shareholders:          
Total Distributions Paid   (123,094)   (1,171,000)
           
From Shares of Beneficial Interest:          
Proceeds from shares sold   81,105,473    345,340,712 
Reinvestment of distributions   123,078    1,170,251 
Cost of shares redeemed   (4,587,731)   (29,841,979)
Net increase in net assets from share transactions of beneficial interest   76,640,820    316,668,984 
Total increase in net assets   59,251,174    274,896,580 
           
Net Assets:          
Beginning of period        
End of period  $59,251,174   $274,896,580 
           
Share Activity:          
Shares Sold   8,306,644    34,494,824 
Shares Reinvested   12,901    115,981 
Shares Redeemed   (530,619)   (3,131,510)
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding   7,788,926    31,479,295 

 

*Commencement of operations and trading was October 29, 2021.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

 

   PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund   PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund 
   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended 
   April 30,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021 
                 
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations:                    
Net investment income/(loss)  $2,199,501   $(421,456)  $1,419,051   $330,461 
Distributions received from underlying                    
investment companies   5,741,489    767,422    1,935,577    899,257 
Net realized gain on investments   15,024,275    6,230,438    14,200,915    10,199,815 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments   (47,280,653)   35,768,714    (34,830,389)   28,817,279 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (24,315,388)   42,345,118    (17,274,846)   40,246,812 
                     
From Distributions to Shareholders:                    
Total Distributions Paid   (14,135,073)       (13,499,368)   (582,817)
                     
From Shares of Beneficial Interest:                    
Proceeds from shares sold   183,173,026    113,143,425    140,261,262    88,991,087 
Reinvestment of distributions   14,128,887        13,494,083    582,176 
Cost of shares redeemed   (46,935,556)   (89,058,564)   (100,445,645)   (99,881,497)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from share transactions of beneficial interest   150,366,357    24,084,861    53,309,700    (10,308,234)
Total increase in net assets   111,915,896    66,429,979    22,535,486    29,355,761 
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of year   137,843,177    71,413,198    168,095,995    138,740,234 
End of year  $249,759,073   $137,843,177   $190,631,481   $168,095,995 
                     
Share Activity:                    
Shares Sold   13,285,477    11,469,192    11,317,882    8,656,256 
Shares Reinvested   1,055,971        1,141,632    51,475 
Shares Redeemed   (3,597,356)   (9,016,827)   (8,237,780)   (9,707,655)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding   10,744,092    2,452,365    4,221,734    (999,924)

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

 

   PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund   PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund 
   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended 
   April 30,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021 
                 
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations:                    
Net investment income/(loss)  $631,294   $(1,016,171)  $(646,376)  $(1,975,376)
Distributions received from underlying investment companies   4,642,862        2,003,701    2,034,711 
Net realized gain on investments   13,156,195    1,505,631    35,596,702    11,049,064 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments   (27,391,581)   22,611,571    (35,871,201)   46,547,573 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (8,961,230)   23,101,031    1,082,826    57,655,972 
                     
From Distributions to Shareholders:                    
Total Distributions Paid   (2,652,537)   (1,089,533)   (15,781,776)   (5,246,887)
                     
From Shares of Beneficial Interest:                    
Proceeds from shares sold   73,864,402    72,152,407    48,838,826    116,724,646 
Reinvestment of distributions   2,651,619    1,089,128    15,777,173    5,241,945 
Cost of shares redeemed   (51,942,971)   (85,807,054)   (130,811,297)   (124,338,337)
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from share transactions of beneficial interest   24,573,050    (12,565,519)   (66,195,298)   (2,371,746)
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets   12,959,283    9,445,979    (80,894,248)   50,037,339 
                     
Net Assets:                    
Beginning of year   106,049,613    96,603,634    168,970,630    118,933,291 
End of year  $119,008,896   $106,049,613   $88,076,382   $168,970,630 
                     
Share Activity:                    
Shares Sold   6,297,225    7,488,595    3,800,231    11,019,472 
Shares Reinvested   227,412    102,458    1,333,658    432,147 
Shares Redeemed   (4,477,418)   (8,699,312)   (9,370,069)   (11,015,144)
Net increase/(decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding   2,047,219    (1,108,259)   (4,236,180)   436,475 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Continued)

 

   PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund 
   Year Ended   Period* Ended 
   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2021 
           
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations:          
Net investment income  $769,885   $1,301,186 
Distributions received from underlying investment companies   1,347,316    166,319 
Net realized gain on investments   10,510,231    3,228,980 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments   (21,516,036)   9,572,557 
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (8,888,604)   14,269,042 
           
From Distributions to Shareholders:          
Total Distributions Paid   (13,973,607)   (2,739,989)
           
From Shares of Beneficial Interest:          
Proceeds from shares sold   56,228,567    160,229,440 
Reinvestment of distributions   13,968,243    2,738,774 
Cost of shares redeemed   (45,945,319)   (57,958,872)
Net increase in net assets from share transactions of beneficial interest   24,251,491    105,009,342 
Total increase in net assets   1,389,280    116,538,395 
           
Net Assets:          
Beginning of year/period   116,538,395     
End of year/period  $117,927,675   $116,538,395 
           
Share Activity:          
Shares Sold   5,252,813    15,577,112 
Shares Reinvested   1,380,261    254,297 
Shares Redeemed   (4,165,031)   (5,465,587)
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding   2,468,043    10,365,822 

 

*Commencement of operations and trading was May 2, 2020.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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Financial Highlights
PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout the year/period indicated.

 

   Class R Shares 
   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Period Ended 
   April 30,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2021   2020   2019   2018* 
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $10.15   $9.98   $9.95   $9.77   $10.00 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:                         
Net investment income(1,2)   0.07    0.18    0.19    0.15    0.02 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments   (0.95)   0.27    0.07    0.12    (0.23)
Total income/(loss) from investment operations   (0.88)   0.45    0.26    0.27    (0.21)
Less distributions from:                         
Net investment income   (0.08)   (0.19)   (0.20)   (0.09)   (0.02)
Net realized gain   (0.28)   (0.09)   (0.03)   (0.00) (7)   
Return of capital           (0.00) (7)        
Total distributions from net investment income, net realized gains and return of capital   (0.36)   (0.28)   (0.23)   (0.09)   (0.02)
Net asset value, end of year/period  $8.91   $10.15   $9.98   $9.95   $9.77 
Total return (3)   (9.00)%   4.43%   2.59%   2.78%   (2.12)%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                         
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000’s)  $141,259   $169,153   $121,205   $68,594   $54,225 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (4)   2.05%   2.05%   2.12%   1.98%   2.67% (5)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (2,4)   0.71%   1.78%   1.92%   1.50%   0.41% (5)
Portfolio turnover rate   53%   64%   89%   38%   43% (6)

 

*PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund commenced operations on December 11, 2017 and commenced trading on December 14, 2017.

 

(1)Net investment income has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(2)Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(3)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

(4)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)Not annualized.

 

(7)Amount represents less than $0.005.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout the year/period indicated.

 

   Class R Shares 
   Year Ended     Period Ended 
   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2021* 
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $10.42   $10.00 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:          
Net investment income/(loss) (1,2)   (0.03)   0.09 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments   (0.43)   0.50 
Total income/(loss) from investment operations   (0.46)   0.59 
Less distributions from:          
Net investment income       (0.11)
Net realized gain   (0.15)   (0.06)
Total distributions from net investment income and net realized gains   (0.15)   (0.17)
Net asset value, end of year/period  $9.81   $10.42 
Total return (3)   (4.55)%   5.89%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:          
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000’s)  $204,525   $194,943 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (4)   2.05%   2.05% (5)
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets (2,4)   (0.28)%   0.86% (5)
Portfolio turnover rate   34%   52% (6)
           
*PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund commenced operations and trading on May 2, 2020.

 

(1)Net investment income has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(2)Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(3)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

(4)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)Not annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout the year/period indicated.

 

   Class R Shares 
   Year Ended     Period Ended 
   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2021* 
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $14.25   $10.00 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:          
Net investment income/(loss) (1,2)   (0.23)   (0.16)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments   (1.76)   4.72 
Total income/(loss) from investment operations   (1.99)   4.56 
Less distributions from:          
Net realized gain   (0.73)   (0.31)
Net asset value, end of year/period  $11.53   $14.25 
Total return (3)   (15.06)%   45.89%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:          
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000’s)  $562,425   $769,747 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (4)   2.05%   2.05% (5)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (2,4)   (1.61)%   (1.31)% (5)
Portfolio turnover rate   25%   33% (6)
           
*PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund commenced operations and trading on May 2, 2020.

 

(1)Net investment income has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(2)Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(3)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

(4)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)Not annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout the year/period indicated.

 

   Class R Shares 
   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Period Ended 
   April 30,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2021   2020   2019   2018* 
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $10.79   $9.63   $9.64   $9.67   $10.00 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:                         
Net investment income (1,2)   0.07    0.01    0.07    0.14    0.02 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments   (0.44)   1.16    0.07    (0.09)   (0.30)
Total income/(loss) from investment operations   (0.37)   1.17    0.14    0.05    (0.28)
Less distributions from:                         
Net investment income       (0.01)   (0.13)   (0.08)   (0.05)
Net realized gain   (0.37)                
Return of capital           (0.02)        
Total distributions from net investment income, net realized gains and return of capital   (0.37)   (0.01)   (0.15)   (0.08)   (0.05)
Net asset value, end of year/period  $10.05   $10.79   $9.63   $9.64   $9.67 
Total return (3)   (3.64)%   12.14%   1.40%   0.60%   (2.80)%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                         
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000’s)  $161,793   $124,937   $70,829   $61,653   $58,744 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (4)   2.05% (5)   2.05%   2.19%   2.09%   2.44% (5)
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets (2,4)   0.65% (5)   0.10%   0.67%   1.49%   0.50% (5)
Portfolio turnover rate   19% (6)   67%   22%   203%   1% (6)
                          
*PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund commenced operations on December 11, 2017 and commenced trading on December 14, 2017.

 

(1)Net investment income/(loss) has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(2)Recognition of net investment income/(loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(3)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

(4)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)Not annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout the year/period indicated.

 

   Class R Shares 
   Year Ended     Period Ended 
   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2021* 
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $13.86   $10.00 
Income/(Loss) from investment operations:          
Net investment loss (1,2)   (0.07)   (0.08)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments   (0.99)   4.26 
Total income/(loss) from investment operations   (1.06)   4.18 
Less distributions from:          
Net investment income        
Net realized gain   (1.42)   (0.32)
Return of capital        
Total distributions from net investment income and return of capital   (1.42)   (0.32)
Net asset value, end of year/period  $11.38   $13.86 
Total return (3)   (9.29)%   42.12%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:          
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000’s)  $217,232   $136,925 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (4)   2.05%   2.05% (5)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (2,4)   (0.53)%   (0.66)% (5)
Portfolio turnover rate   48%   52% (6)
           
*PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund commenced operations and trading on May 2, 2020.

 

(1)Net investment income/(loss) has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(2)Recognition of net investment income/(loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(3)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

(4)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)Not annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESG Strategy Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout the period indicated.
   Class R Shares 
   Period Ended 
   April 30, 
   2022* 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $10.00 
Loss from investment operations:     
Net investment loss (1,2)   (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments   (0.99)
Total loss from investment operations   (1.00)
Net asset value, end of period  $9.00 
Total return (3)   (10.00)%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:     
Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)  $6,877 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (4,5)   2.06%
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (2,4,5)   (0.25)%
Portfolio turnover rate (6)   6%
      
*PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESG Strategy Fund commenced operations and trading on October 29, 2021.

 

(1)Net investment income/(loss) has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(2)Recognition of net investment income/(loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(3)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

(4)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)Not annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Financial Highlights
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout the year/period indicated.

 

   Class R Shares 
   Year Ended     Period Ended 
   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2021* 
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $14.12   $10.00 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:          
Net investment loss (1,2)   (0.05)   (0.05)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments   (0.75)   4.49 
Total income/(loss) from investment operations   (0.80)   4.44 
Less distributions from:          
Net investment income   (0.02)   (0.02)
Net realized gain   (0.71)   (0.30)
Return of capital        
Total distributions from net investment income, net realized gains and return of capital   (0.73)   (0.32)
Net asset value, end of year/period  $12.59   $14.12 
Total return (3)   (6.37)%   44.72%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:          
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000’s)  $132,819   $142,663 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (4)   2.05%   2.05% (5)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (2,4)   (0.36)%   (0.38)% (5)
Portfolio turnover rate   16%   30% (6)
           
*PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund commenced operations and trading on May 2, 2020.

 

(1)Net investment income/(loss) has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(2)Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(3)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

(4)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)Not annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout the year/period indicated.

 

   Class R Shares 
   Year Ended     Period Ended 
   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2021* 
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $12.88   $10.00 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:          
Net investment loss (1,2)   (0.03)   (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments   0.47    3.54 
Total income from investment operations   0.44    3.53 
Less distributions from:          
Net investment income   (0.02)   (0.04)
Net realized gain   (0.92)   (0.61)
Total distributions from net investment income and net realized gains   (0.94)   (0.65)
Net asset value, end of year/period  $12.38   $12.88 
Total return (3)   2.58%   35.91%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:          
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000’s)  $224,395   $138,652 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (4)   2.05%   2.05% (5)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (2,4)   (0.25)%   (0.08)% (5)
Portfolio turnover rate   70%   189% (6)
           
*PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund commenced operations and trading on May 2, 2020.

 

(1)Net investment loss has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(2)Recognition of net investment loss by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(3)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

(4)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)Not annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout the period indicated.

 

   Class R Shares 
   Period Ended 
   April 30, 
   2022 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $10.00 
Loss from investment operations:     
Net investment loss (1,2)   (0.04)
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments   (2.33)
Total loss from investment operations   (2.37)
Less distributions from:     
Net investment income   (0.02)
Net realized gain    
Total distributions from net investment income and net realized gains   (0.02)
Net asset value, end of period  $7.61 
Total return (3)   (23.77)%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:     
Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)  $59,251 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (4)   2.05% (5)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (2,4)   (0.82)% (5)
Portfolio turnover rate   7% (6)
      
*PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund commenced operations and trading on October 29, 2021.

 

(1)Net investment income/(loss) has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(2)Recognition of net investment income/(loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(3)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

(4)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)Not annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout the period indicated.

 

   Class R Shares 
   Period Ended 
   April 30, 
   2022 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $10.00 
Loss from investment operations:     
Net investment loss (1,2)   (0.00) (7)
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments   (1.23)
Total loss from investment operations   (1.23)
Less distributions from:     
Net investment loss   (0.04)
Total distributions from net investment income and net realized gains   (0.04)
Net asset value, end of period  $8.73 
Total return (3)   (12.37)%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:     
Net assets, end of period (in 000’s)  $274,897 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (4)   2.05% (5)
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets (2,4)   (0.01)% (5)
Portfolio turnover rate   4% (6)
      
*PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund commenced operations and trading on October 29, 2021.

 

(1)Net investment income/(loss) has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(2)Recognition of net investment income/(loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(3)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

(4)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)Not annualized.

 

(7)Amount represents less than $0.005.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout the year/period indicated.

 

   Class R Shares 
   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Period Ended 
   April 30,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2021   2020   2019   2018* 
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $13.22   $8.95   $9.98   $9.97   $10.00 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:                         
Net investment income/(loss) (1,2)   0.14    (0.04)   0.01    (0.04)   (0.09)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments   (0.87)   4.31    (1.04)   0.34    0.06 (3)
Total income/(loss) from investment operations   (0.73)   4.27    (1.03)   0.30    (0.03)
Less distributions from:                         
Net investment income   (0.16)                
Net realized gain   (0.53)           (0.25)    
Return of capital               (0.04)    
Total distributions from net realized gains and return of capital   (0.69)           (0.29)    
Net asset value, end of year/period  $11.80   $13.22   $8.95   $9.98   $9.97 
Total return (4)   (6.17)%   47.71%   (10.32)%   3.40% (8)   (0.30)%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                         
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000’s)  $249,759   $137,843   $71,413   $89,498   $86,033 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (5)   2.05%   2.05%   2.14%   2.03%   2.34% (6)
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets (2,5)   1.03%   (0.39)%   0.07%   (0.40)%   (2.22)% (6)
Portfolio turnover rate   57%   42%   39%   116%   38% (7)
                          
*PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund commenced operations on December 11, 2017 and commenced trading on December 14, 2017.

 

(1)Net investment income has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(2)Recognition of net investment income/(loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(3)Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share in this caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.

 

(4)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

(5)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(6)Annualized.

 

(7)Not annualized.

 

(8)For the year ended April 30, 2019, the Fund received a reimbursement from affiliates. This reimbursement had no impact on the Fund’s total return.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout the year/period indicated.

 

   Class R Shares 
   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Period Ended 
   April 30,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2021   2020   2019   2018* 
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $12.10   $9.32   $9.96   $9.80   $10.00 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:                         
Net investment income/(loss) (1,2)   0.09    0.02    0.06    (0.02)   (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments   (0.91)   2.80    (0.65)   0.18    (0.19)
Total income/(loss) from investment operations   (0.82)   2.82    (0.59)   0.16    (0.20)
Less distributions from:                         
Net investment income   (0.10)   (0.04)   (0.05)   (0.00) (7)    
Net realized gain   (0.66)                
Total distributions from net investment income and return of capital   (0.76)   (0.04)   (0.05)        
Net asset value, end of year/period  $10.52   $12.10   $9.32   $9.96   $9.80 
Total return (3)   (7.49)%   30.29%   (6.00)%   1.68%   2.00%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                         
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000’s)  $190,631   $168,096   $138,740   $148,742   $153,858 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (4)   2.05%   2.05%   2.09%   2.06%   2.26% (5)
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets (2,4)   0.74%   0.22%   0.56%   (0.16)%   0.80% (5)
Portfolio turnover rate   76%   58%   60%   112%   0% (6)
                          
*PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund commenced operations and trading on March 15, 2018.

 

(1)Net investment income has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(2)Recognition of net investment income/(loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(3)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

(4)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)Not annualized.

 

(7)Amount represents less than $0.005.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout the year/period indicated.

 

   Class R Shares 
   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Period Ended 
   April 30,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2021   2020   2019   2018* 
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $11.34   $9.23   $9.93   $9.83   $10.00 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:                         
Net investment income/(loss) (1,2)   0.06    (0.10)   (0.11)   (0.03)   (0.05)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments   (0.73)   2.32    (0.57)   0.15    (0.11)
Total income/(loss) from investment operations   (0.67)   2.22    (0.68)   0.12    (0.16)
Less distributions from:                         
Net investment income               (0.02)   (0.01)
Net realized gain   (0.23)   (0.11)   (0.02)        
Total distributions from net investment income and net realized gains   (0.23)   (0.11)   (0.02)   (0.02)   (0.01)
Net asset value, end of year/period  $10.44   $11.34   $9.23   $9.93   $9.83 
Total return (3)   (6.09)%   24.09%   (6.91)%   1.20%   1.57%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                         
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000’s)  $119,009   $106,050   $96,604   $103,481   $100,881 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (4)   2.05%   2.05%   2.09%   2.04%   2.28% (5)
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets (2,4)   0.53%   (0.98)%   (1.07)%   (0.27)%   (1.25)% (5)
Portfolio turnover rate   67%   19%   18%   23%   8% (6)
                          
*PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund commenced operations on December 11, 2017 and commenced trading on December 14, 2017.

 

(1)Net investment income/(loss) has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(2)Recognition of net investment income/(loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(3)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

(4)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)Not annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout the year/period indicated.

 

   Class R Shares 
   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Year Ended   Period Ended 
   April 30,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022   2021   2020   2019   2018* 
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $13.23   $9.64   $10.52   $9.97   $10.00 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:                         
Net investment loss (1,2)   (0.06)   (0.14)   (0.04)       (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments   (0.39) (7)   4.10    (0.68)   0.70    0.06 
Total income/(loss) from investment operations   (0.45)   3.96    (0.72)   0.70    0.05 
Less distributions from:                         
Net investment income                   (0.08)
Net realized gain   (2.46)   (0.37)   (0.16)   (0.15)    
Total distributions from net investment income and net realized gains   (2.46)   (0.37)   (0.16)   (0.15)   (0.08)
Net asset value, end of year/period  $10.32   $13.23   $9.64   $10.52   $9.97 
Total return (3)   (5.81)%   41.39%   (7.10)%   7.34%   0.50%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                         
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000’s)  $88,076   $168,971   $118,933   $118,749   $113,953 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (4)   2.05%   2.05%   2.09%   2.05%   2.23% (5)
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (2,4)   (0.50)%   (1.18)%   (0.34)%   0.00%   (0.37)% (5)
Portfolio turnover rate   30%   39%   7%   26%   0% (6)
                          
*PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund commenced operations on December 11, 2017 and commenced trading on December 14, 2017.

 

(1)Net investment income has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(2)Recognition of net investment income/(loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(3)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

(4)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)Not annualized.

 

(7)Realized and unrealized gains and losses per share in this caption are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with the aggregate gains and losses in the Statement of Operations due to share transactions for the period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund
 
Selected data based on a share outstanding throughout the year/period indicated.

 

   Class R Shares 
   Year Ended   Period Ended 
   April 30,   April 30, 
   2022     2021* 
Net asset value, beginning of year/period  $11.24   $10.00 
Income/(loss) from investment operations:          
Net investment income (1,2)   0.07    0.17 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments   (0.75)   1.39 
Total income/(loss) from investment operations   (0.68)   1.56 
Less distributions from:          
Net investment income   (0.13)   (0.14)
Net realized gain   (1.24)   (0.18)
Total distributions from net investment income and net realized gains   (1.37)   (0.32)
Net asset value, end of year/period  $9.19   $11.24 
Total return (3)   (7.18)%   15.69%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:          
Net assets, end of year/period (in 000’s)  $117,928   $116,538 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (4)   2.05%   2.05% (5)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (2,4)   0.66%   1.59% (5)
Portfolio turnover rate   104%   70% (6)
           
*PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund commenced operations and trading on May 1, 2020.

 

(1)Net investment income/(loss) has been calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(2)Recognition of net investment income/(loss) by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(3)Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions. Total return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

 

(4)Does not include the expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

(6)Not annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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April 30, 2022

 

1.ORGANIZATION

 

The Pacific Financial Family of Mutual Funds is comprised of fifteen different actively managed funds. Each Fund is a diversified series of shares of beneficial interest of Northern Lights Fund Trust (the “Trust”), a trust organized under the laws of the State of Delaware on January 19, 2005, and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Funds and their primary investment objectives are listed below. Each Fund currently offers Class R shares. The investment objective of each Fund, as of April 30, 2022 is as follows:

 

Fund Primary Objective
PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund Income
PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund Current Income
PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund Growth of capital
PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund Income with a secondary objective of capital appreciation
PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund Growth of capital
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESG Strategy Fund Current income
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund Total return
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund Growth of capital
PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund Aggressive growth
PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund Capital appreciation with a secondary objective of income
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund Aggressive growth
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund Capital appreciation with a secondary objective of income
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund Capital appreciation
PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund Aggressive growth
PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund Current income

 

2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in preparation of their financial statements. The policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Funds are investment companies and accordingly follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services – Investment Companies” including FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-08.

 

Securities Valuation – Securities listed on an exchange are valued at the last reported sale price at the close of the regular trading session of the primary exchange on the business day the value is being determined, or in the case of securities listed on NASDAQ at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). In the absence of a sale, such securities shall be valued at the mean between the current bid and ask prices on the primary exchange on the day of valuation. Short-term debt obligations having 60 days or less remaining until maturity, at time of purchase, may be valued at amortized cost. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value.

 

Valuation of Fund of Funds – The Funds may invest in portfolios of open-end or closed-end investment companies. Open-end investment companies are valued at their respective net asset values as reported by such investment companies. Open-end funds value securities in their portfolios for which market quotations are readily available at their market values (generally the last reported sale price) and all other securities and assets at their fair value based upon methods established by the board of directors of the open-end funds.

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The shares of many closed-end investment companies, after their initial public offering, frequently trade at a price per share, which is different than the net asset value per share. The difference represents a market premium or market discount of such shares. There can be no assurances that the market discount or market premium on shares of any closed-end investment company purchased by the Funds will not change.

 

Exchange Traded Funds – The Funds may invest in exchange traded funds (“ETFs”). ETFs are a type of fund bought and sold on a securities exchange. An ETF trades like common stock and represents a fixed portfolio of securities. The Funds may purchase an ETF to gain exposure to a portion of the U.S. or a foreign market. The risks of owning an ETF generally reflect the risks of owning the underlying securities they are designed to track, although the lack of liquidity on an ETF could result in it being more volatile. Additionally, ETFs have fees and expenses that reduce their value.

 

The Funds may hold securities, such as private investments, interests in commodity pools, other non-traded securities or temporarily illiquid securities, for which market quotations are not readily available or are determined to be unreliable. These securities will be valued using the “fair value” procedures approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”). The Board has delegated execution of these procedures to a fair value committee composed of one or more representatives from each of the (i) Trust, (ii) administrator, and (iii) advisor. The committee may also enlist third party consultants such as a valuation specialist at a public accounting firm, valuation consultant or financial officer of a security issuer on an as-needed basis to assist in determining a security-specific fair value. The Board has also engaged a third party valuation firm to attend valuation meetings held by the Trust, review minutes of such meetings and report to the Board on a quarterly basis. The Board reviews and ratifies the execution of this process and the resultant fair value prices at least quarterly to assure the process produces reliable results.

 

Fair Valuation Process – As noted above, the fair value committee is composed of one or more representatives from each of the (i) Trust, (ii) administrator, and (iii) advisor. The applicable investments are valued collectively via inputs from each of these groups. For example, fair value determinations are required for the following securities: (i) securities for which market quotations are insufficient or not readily available on a particular business day (including securities for which there is a short and temporary lapse in the provision of a price by the regular pricing source); (ii) securities for which, in the judgment of the advisor, the prices or values available do not represent the fair value of the instrument. Factors which may cause the advisor to make such a judgment include, but are not limited to, the following: only a bid price or an ask price is available; the spread between bid and ask prices is substantial; the frequency of sales; the thinness of the market; the size of reported trades; and actions of the securities markets, such as the suspension or limitation of trading; (iii) securities determined to be illiquid; (iv) securities with respect to which an event that will affect the value thereof has occurred (a “significant event”) since the closing prices were established on the principal exchange on which they are traded, but prior to a Fund’s calculation of its net asset value. Specifically, interests in commodity pools or managed futures pools are valued on a daily basis by reference to the closing market prices of each futures contract or other asset held by a pool, as adjusted for pool expenses. Restricted or illiquid securities, such as private investments or non-traded securities are valued via inputs from the advisor based upon the current bid for the security from two or more independent dealers or other parties reasonably familiar with the facts and circumstances of the security (who take into consideration all relevant factors as may be appropriate under the circumstances). If the advisor is unable to obtain a current bid from such independent dealers or other independent parties, the fair value committee shall determine the fair value of such security using the following factors: (i) the type of security; (ii) the cost at date of purchase; (iii) the size and nature of the Fund’s holdings; (iv) the discount from market value of unrestricted securities of the same class at the time of purchase and subsequent thereto; (v) information as to any transactions or offers with respect to the security; (vi) the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition of the security and the existence of any registration rights; (vii) how the yield of the security compares to similar securities of companies of similar or equal creditworthiness; (viii) the level of recent trades of similar or comparable securities; (ix) the liquidity characteristics of the security; (x) current market conditions; and (xi) the market value of any securities into which the security is convertible or exchangeable.

 

Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of all of their investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of input are:

 

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that a Fund has 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.

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Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing a Fund’s 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.

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following tables summarize the inputs used as of April 30, 2022 for each Fund’s investments measured at fair value:

 

PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund
 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Open End Funds  $140,368,569   $   $   $140,368,569 
Short-Term Investment   383,765            383,765 
Total  $140,752,334   $   $   $140,752,334 
                     
PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund
 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Open End Funds  $203,932,637   $   $   $203,932,637 
Short-Term Investment   1,010,682            1,010,682 
Total  $204,943,319   $   $   $204,943,319 
                     
PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund
 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Open End Funds  $560,543,238   $   $   $560,543,238 
Short-Term Investment   2,287,915            2,287,915 
Total  $562,831,153   $   $   $562,831,153 

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PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund
 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Open End Funds  $161,605,454   $   $   $161,605,454 
Short-Term Investment   357,506            357,506 
Total  $161,962,960   $   $   $161,962,960 
                     
PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund
 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Exchange Traded Funds  $216,268,081   $   $   $216,268,081 
Short-Term Investment   916,874            916,874 
Total  $217,184,955   $   $   $217,184,955 
                     
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESG Strategy Fund
 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Exchange Traded Funds  $1,241,753   $   $   $1,241,753 
Open End Funds   5,617,499            5,617,499 
Short-Term Investment   17,889            17,889 
Total  $6,877,141   $   $   $6,877,141 
                     
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund
 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Open End Funds  $131,231,525   $   $   $131,231,525 
Short-Term Investment   575,063            575,063 
Total  $131,806,588   $   $   $131,806,588 
                     
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund
 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Exchange Traded Funds  $138,395,369   $   $   $138,395,369 
Open End Funds   84,451,501            84,451,501 
Short-Term Investment   854,030            854,030 
Total  $223,700,900   $   $   $223,700,900 
                     
PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund
 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Exchange Traded Funds  $59,145,281   $   $   $59,145,281 
Short-Term Investment   199,883            199,883 
Total  $59,345,164   $   $   $59,345,164 

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PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund
 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Exchange Traded Funds  $19,587,823   $   $   $19,587,823 
Open End Funds   254,436,118            254,436,118 
Short-Term Investment   712,878            712,878 
Total  $274,736,819   $   $   $274,736,819 
                     
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund
 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Exchange Traded Funds  $83,268,552   $   $   $83,268,552 
Open End Funds   165,845,242            165,845,242 
Short-Term Investment   874,262            874,262 
Total  $249,988,056   $   $   $249,988,056 
                     
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund
 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Exchange Traded Funds  $46,969,027   $   $   $46,969,027 
Open End Funds   142,347,011            142,347,011 
Short-Term Investment   1,610,800            1,610,800 
Total  $190,926,838   $   $   $190,926,838 
                     
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund
 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Open End Funds  $119,018,018   $   $   $119,018,018 
Short-Term Investment   365,542            365,542 
Total  $119,383,560   $   $   $119,383,560 
                     
PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund
 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Exchange Traded Fund  $13,014,774   $   $   $13,014,774 
Open End Funds   74,330,382            74,330,382 
Short-Term Investment   302,848            302,848 
Total  $87,648,004   $   $   $87,648,004 
                     
PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund
 
Assets *  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Exchange Traded Funds  $17,253,333   $   $   $17,253,333 
Open End Funds   100,430,756            100,430,756 
Short-Term Investment   52,411            52,411 
Total  $117,736,500   $   $   $117,736,500 

 

*Refer to the Portfolios of Investments for industry classification.

 

The Funds did not hold any Level 3 securities during the period.

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Security Transactions and Related Income – Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized on securities purchased over the lives of the respective securities under the effective interest method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex- dividend date. Realized gains or losses from sales of securities are determined by comparing the identified cost of the security lot sold with the net sales proceeds. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates.

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders – Dividends from net investment income and distributable net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and distributed annually by the Funds. Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gains are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These “book/tax” differences are considered either temporary (e.g., deferred losses, capital loss carryforwards) or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the composition of net assets based on their federal tax-basis treatment; and temporary differences do not require reclassification. Any such reclassifications will have no effect on net assets, results of operations or net asset values per share of each Fund.

 

Federal Income Tax – It is the policy of each Fund to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the provisions of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code that are applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Each Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has analyzed each Fund’s tax positions and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions, taken on returns filed for open tax years ended April 30, 2019 through April 30, 2021, or expected to be taken in the Funds’ April 30, 2022 year-end tax returns. Each Fund identifies its major tax jurisdictions as U.S. federal, Ohio, and foreign jurisdictions where a Fund makes significant investments; however, the Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months. The Funds recognized interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest and other expenses, respectively. For the year ended April 30, 2022, the Funds did not have any interest or penalties.

 

Indemnification – The Trust indemnifies its officers and Trustees for certain liabilities that may arise from the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss due to these warranties and indemnities to be remote.

 

3.INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

For the year/period ended April 30, 2022, cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of Fund securities, other than short-term investments, amounted to the following:

 

Fund  Purchases   Sales 
PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund  $77,550,616   $90,727,586 
PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund   93,619,477    71,430,805 
PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund   179,684,758    258,719,630 
PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund   75,659,255    30,275,779 
PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund   194,123,840    86,393,497 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESG Strategy Fund   7,786,919    324,647 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund   22,735,549    25,867,638 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund   231,765,266    137,523,809 
PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund   80,551,946    4,398,610 
PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund   335,523,445    12,030,480 
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund   263,857,314    119,919,924 
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund   190,006,443    140,733,530 
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund   105,145,460    77,596,616 
PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund   39,225,583    119,928,333 
PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund   133,410,167    120,571,697 

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4.INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

 

The Pacific Financial Group, LLC serves as the Funds’ investment advisor (the “Advisor”). Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, the Advisor, under the oversight of the Board, directs the daily operations of the Funds and supervises the performance of administrative and professional services provided by others. As compensation for its services and the related expenses borne by the Advisor, each Fund pays the Advisor an investment advisory fee, computed and accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 1.25% of each Fund’s average daily net assets.

 

For the year/period ended April 30, 2022, pursuant to the investment advisory agreement, the Advisor earned the following advisory fees:

 

Fund     
PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund  $1,816,315 
PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund   2,659,362 
PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund   9,039,149 
PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund   2,031,431 
PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund   2,279,283 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESG Strategy Fund   31,528 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund   1,760,543 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund   2,499,108 
PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund   396,353 
PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund   1,774,734 
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund   2,680,450 
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund   2,401,289 
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund   1,478,706 
PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund   1,623,166 
PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund   1,456,539 

 

Effective May 1, 2020, The Pacific Financial Group, Inc. (“TPFG), an affiliate of the Advisor, entered into an Administrative Services Agreement with the Trust (the “Administrative Services Agreement”). Under the terms of the Administrative Services Agreement, TPFG receives a fee from each Fund in an amount equal to 0.70% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. In exchange, TPFG is responsible to provide the following services and to pay for the following Fund expenses.

 

The Funds are used to construct Model Portfolios, consisting solely of the Funds, which are purchased by the Funds’ shareholders. The shareholders are investment management clients of TPFG and are typically introduced to TPFG by a Financial Intermediary. In most, but not all, instances, the shareholders are participants in a retirement plan, regulated by ERISA or by Internal Revenue Code, and the shareholders invest in the Model Portfolios through a self-directed brokerage account (“SDBA”) or a similar type of account made available by the retirement plan.

 

Among the services provided to shareholders, by TPFG, under the Administrative Services Agreement, are: (i) assistance in opening an account in which the shareholder will invest in a Model Portfolio; (ii) providing resources that enable the Financial Intermediary to assist the shareholder, in identifying the shareholder’s investment objective and risk profile; (iii) educating, and responding to questions from, shareholders, or from Financial Intermediaries acting on behalf of a shareholder, about the Funds and the Model Portfolios; (iv) trading Model Portfolios on behalf of shareholders, and reconciling those trades, typically with the custodian of a retirement plan; (v) maintaining records of investments in Model Portfolios, the performance of Model Portfolios, and contributions to, and withdrawals from, Model Portfolios, for shareholders and for their Financial Intermediaries; and (vi) assisting in account maintenance, account closings, and account transfers, for shareholders. All of these services are in addition to the services provided by other Fund Service Providers.

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In addition to providing services, TPFG is responsible to make the following payments, on behalf of the Funds: (a) the fees and certain expenses incurred in connection with the provision of Fund Administration, Fund Accounting and Fund Transfer Agent Services; (b) the fees and certain expenses of the Funds’ Custodian; (c) the fees charged by retirement plan or other custodians that maintain SDBAs or other brokerage accounts for Fund shareholders; (d) the charges and expenses of legal counsel and independent accountants for the Funds; (e) the fees and expenses of Trustees who are not affiliated persons of the Advisor or Distributor; (f) the fees of the Funds’ participation in any trade association of which the Trust may be a member; (g) the cost of fidelity and liability insurance; (h) the fees and expenses involved in maintaining registration of the Fund and of the Funds’ shares with the SEC, maintaining qualification of the Funds’ shares under state securities laws, and the preparation and printing of the Fund’s registration statements and prospectuses for such purposes; (i) expenses of shareholders and Trustees’ meetings; and (j) expenses of preparing, printing and mailing reports, proxy statements and prospectuses to shareholders in the amount necessary for distribution to shareholders (collectively, “Fund Operating Expenses”).

 

Under the Administrative Services Agreement, Fund Operating Expenses do not include (i) advertising, promotion and other expenses incurred in connection with the sale or distribution of the Funds’ shares (including expenses that the Funds are authorized to pay pursuant to Rule 12b -1); (ii) brokerage fees and commissions; (iii) taxes; (iv) borrowing costs; (iv) fees and expenses of investment companies acquired by a Fund; (v) advisory fees payable to the Funds’ Advisor; and (vi) extraordinary or non-recurring expenses, such as litigation and indemnification expenses. TPFG’s role with respect to paying Fund Operating Expenses shall be as the paying agent, without responsibility (under the Administrative Services Agreement) for the manner of performance by the Funds’ service providers.

 

The Administrative Services Agreement will continue in effect for one (1) year and thereafter shall continue from year to year provided such continuance is approved at least annually by a vote of the majority of the Trustees. The Servicing Administration Agreement may be terminated without penalty on 60 days’ written notice by a vote of a majority of the Trustees or by the TPFG, or by holders of a majority of that Trust’s outstanding shares.

 

The Trust, with respect to the Funds, has adopted the Trust’s Master Distribution and Shareholder Servicing Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act (the “Plan”). The Plan provides that a monthly service and/or distribution fee is calculated by each Fund at an annual rate up to 0.25% of its average daily net assets.

 

Northern Lights Fund Distributors, LLC, the Fund’s distributor (“Distributor”), and other entities are paid under the Plan for services provided and the expenses borne by the Distributor and others, such as custodial platform providers and retirement plan administrators (“Platforms”), in the distribution of Fund shares and in the servicing of Fund shareholders. For the Distributor, such services and expenses include overhead and telephone expenses; printing and distribution of prospectuses and reports used in connection with the offering of the Funds’ shares to other than current shareholders; and preparation, printing and distribution of sales literature and advertising materials. For Platforms, the Plan permits the payment of fees charged by Platforms for distribution services provided in connection with Fund shares and custodial, recordkeeping and other services provided to Fund shareholders.

 

For financial intermediaries, such as brokers, investment advisers, financial planners, banks, insurance companies and others, including their respective representatives (collectively, “Financial Intermediaries”), Plan fees may be used for payment of shareholder services, such as shareholder account administrative services, and marketing support, which may include access to, or financial support for, sales meetings; access to sales representatives and Financial Intermediary management representatives; inclusion of the Funds on a sales list, including a preferred or select sales list; printing and distribution of sales literature and advertising materials; or participation in other sales programs . If you work with a Financial Intermediary in investing in the Funds, the Financial Intermediary may receive 12b-1 fees from the Distributor, for the marketing support and shareholder services provided by the Financial Intermediary.

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Each Fund is currently accruing 0.10% of its average daily net assets under the plan. For the year/period ended April 30, 2022, pursuant to the Plan, the Funds accrued the following fees:

 

Fund  12b-1 Fee 
PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund  $145,326 
PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund   212,783 
PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund   723,247 
PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund   162,541 
PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund   182,377 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESG Strategy Fund   2,703 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund   140,479 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund   199,965 
PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund   31,718 
PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund   142,019 
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund   214,477 
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund   192,136 
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund   118,317 
PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund   129,870 
PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund   116,542 

 

The Distributor acts as the Funds’ principal underwriter in a continuous public offering of the Funds’ shares. The Distributor did not receive any commissions from the sale of the Funds’ shares.

 

In addition, certain affiliates of the Distributor provide services to the Funds as follows:

 

Ultimus Fund Services, LLC (“UFS”), an affiliate of the Distributor, provides administration, fund accounting, and transfer agent services to the Funds. Pursuant to separate servicing agreements with UFS, TPFG pay UFS customary fees for providing administration, fund accounting and transfer agency services to the Funds. Certain officers of the Trust are also officers of UFS and are not paid any fees directly by the Funds for serving in such capacities.

 

Northern Lights Compliance Services, LLC (“NLCS”), an affiliate of UFS and the Distributor, provides a chief compliance officer to the Trust, as well as related compliance services, pursuant to a consulting agreement between NLCS and the Trust. Under the terms of such agreement, NLCS receives customary fees from TPFG.

 

BluGiant, LLC (“BluGiant”), an affiliate of UFS and the Distributor, provides EDGAR conversion and filing services as well as print For the provision of these services, BluGiant receives customary fees from management services for the Funds on an ad-hoc basis. TPFG.

 

5.INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANIES

 

An affiliated company is a company in which a Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities. Transactions during the year/period ended April 30, 2022 with affiliated companies are as follows:

 

PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund

 

                      Change in     
      Value-Beginning of           Net Realized Gain   Unrealized   Value-End of 
CUSIP    Description  Period   Purchases   Sales Proceeds   (Loss)   Appreciation   Period 
46436E759  iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EAFE ETF  $   $27,546,818   $482,588   $(38,836)  $(4,976,521)  $22,048,871 
46436E767  iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF       53,543,275    1,433,692    1,951    (5,694,832)   46,416,702 

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PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund

 

                      Change in     
      Value-Beginning of           Net Realized   Unrealized   Value-End of 
CUSIP   Description  Period   Purchases   Sales Proceeds   Loss   Depreciation   Period 
47103U100  Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF  $   $11,283,911   $560,536   $(124,167)  $(2,628,013)  $7,971,195 
47103U209  Janus Henderson Small/Mid Cap Growth Alpha ETF       10,486,031    285,736    (48,353)   (2,063,837)   8,088,105 

 

PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund

 

                      Change in     
      Value-Beginning of               Unrealized   Value-End of 
CUSIP   Description  Period   Purchases   Sales Proceeds   Net Realized Gain   Depreciation   Period 
46641Q308  JPMorgan Diversified Return Emerging Markets Equity ETF  $12,351,706   $27,142,966   $20,936,810   $1,067,329   $(3,108,115)  $16,517,076 
46641Q779  JPMorgan US Momentum Factor ETF   4,072,973    12,695,559    709,461    288,847    (1,569,224)   14,778,694 

 

PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund

 

                      Change in     
      Value-Beginning of               Unrealized   Value-End of 
CUSIP   Description  Period   Purchases   Sales Proceeds   Net Realized Gain   Depreciation   Period 
58510R762  Meeder Dynamic Allocation Fund  $   $26,618,559   $1,482,000   $(220,265)  $(5,247,242)  $19,669,052 
58510R788  Meeder Muirfield Fund   15,885,544    63,967,516    5,212,000    871,738    (8,717,286)   66,795,512 
58510R655  Meeder Spectrum Fund   10,552,327    3,859,000    1,424,000    217,245    (1,257,991)   11,946,581 

 

PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund

 

                      Change in     
      Value-Beginning of               Unrealized   Value-End of 
CUSIP  Description  Period   Purchases   Sales Proceeds   Net Realized Loss   Depreciation   Period 
47103E346  Janus Henderson Asia Equity Fund  $   $9,417,560   $1,049,925   $(297,970)  $(1,432,101)  $6,637,564 

 

6.AGGREGATE UNREALIZED APPRECIATION AND DEPRECIATION – TAX BASIS

 

The identified cost of investments in securities owned by each Fund for federal income tax purposes and its respective gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation at April 30, 2022, were as follows:

 

               Net 
       Gross   Gross   Unrealized 
   Tax   Unrealized   Unrealized   Appreciation/ 
   Cost   Appreciation   Depreciation   (Depreciation) 
PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund  $153,901,429   $708,974   $(13,858,069)  $(13,149,095)
PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund   217,199,110    1,490,299    (13,746,090)   (12,255,791)
PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund   630,760,324        (67,929,171)   (67,929,171)
PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund   169,281,172    2,192,231    (9,510,443)   (7,318,212)
PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund   232,480,328    4,255,546    (19,550,919)   (15,295,373)
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESG Strategy Fund   7,480,161        (603,020)   (603,020)
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund   107,486,828    24,319,760        24,319,760 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund   235,381,849    6,379,332    (18,060,281)   (11,680,949)
PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund   76,174,651        (16,829,487)   (16,829,487)
PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund   324,036,712        (49,299,893)   (49,299,893)
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund   266,737,855    673,346    (17,423,145)   (16,749,799)
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund   203,323,181    1,663,309    (14,059,652)   (12,396,343)

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               Net 
       Gross   Gross   Unrealized 
   Tax   Unrealized   Unrealized   Appreciation/ 
   Cost   Appreciation   Depreciation   (Depreciation) 
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund   131,081,983    541,614    (12,240,037)   (11,698,423)
PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund   83,560,624    6,108,343    (2,020,963)   4,087,380 
PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund   130,312,644        (12,576,144)   (12,576,144)

 

7.DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND TAX COMPONENTS OF CAPITAL

 

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022 and the fiscal year ended April 30, 2021 were as follows:

 

For fiscal year ended  Ordinary   Long-Term   Return of     
4/30/2022  Income   Capital Gains   Capital   Total 
PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund  $2,389,559   $2,034,455   $   $4,424,014 
PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund   2,208,736    1,116,031        3,324,767 
PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund   9,121,964    23,521,952        32,643,916 
PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund   1,002,777    4,588,204        5,590,981 
PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund   9,763,622    12,960,361        22,723,983 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESG Strategy Fund                
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund   4,001,195    2,812,427        6,813,622 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund   12,757,675    2,344,331        15,102,006 
PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund   123,094            123,094 
PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund   1,124,954    46,046        1,171,000 
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund   3,496,799    10,638,274        14,135,073 
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund   4,927,831    8,571,537        13,499,368 
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund       2,652,537        2,652,537 
PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund       15,781,776        15,781,776 
PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund   8,132,655    5,840,952        13,973,607 
                     
For fiscal year ended  Ordinary   Long-Term   Return of     
4/30/2021  Income   Capital Gains   Capital   Total 
PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund  $4,072,997   $1,369,472       $5,442,469 
PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund   2,585,671    36,108        2,621,779 
PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund   11,930,414    2,043,677        13,974,091 
PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund       55,532        55,532 
PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund   3,193,939            3,193,939 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESGStrategy Fund                
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund   3,367,881    6,337        3,374,218 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund   6,835,862            6,835,862 
PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund                
PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund                
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund                
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund   379,840    202,977        582,817 
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund       1,089,533        1,089,533 
PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund       5,246,887        5,246,887 
PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund   2,739,989            2,739,989 

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As of April 30, 2022, the components of accumulated earnings/(deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

   Undistributed   Undistributed   Post October Loss   Capital Loss   Other   Unrealized   Total 
   Ordinary   Long-Term   and   Carry   Book/Tax   Appreciation/   Accumulated 
   Income   Capital Gains   Late Year Loss   Forwards   Differences   (Depreciation)   Earnings/(Deficits 
PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund  $54,789   $   $(175,648)  $   $   $(13,149,095)  $(13,269,954)
PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy       4,558,212    (280,610)           (12,255,791)   (7,978,189)
PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund       87,714,334    (3,761,623)           (67,929,171)   16,023,540 
PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund   1,897,001                    (7,318,212)   (5,421,211)
PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund   35,875    1,382,574    (1,527,482)           (15,295,373)   (15,404,406)
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESGStrategy Fund       5,105    (4,901)           (603,020)   (602,816)
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund       6,446,805    (673,121)           24,319,760    30,093,444 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund   7,136,380    18,859,513                (11,680,949)   14,314,944 
PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund           (552,362)           (16,829,487)   (17,381,849)
PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund       8,641,045    (1,113,556)           (49,299,893)   (41,772,404)
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund       13,827,885    (1,297,298)           (16,749,799)   (4,219,212)
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund       12,732,806    (2,718,761)           (12,396,343)   (2,382,298)
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund       16,513,090                (11,698,423)   4,814,667 
PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund       11,342,192    (541,101)           4,087,380    14,888,471 
PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund       871,398    (329,342)           (12,576,144)   (12,034,088)

 

The difference between book basis and tax basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and accumulated net realized gain/(loss) from investments is primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.

 

Late year losses incurred after December 31 within the fiscal year are deemed to arise on the first business day of the following fiscal year for tax purposes. The following Funds incurred and elected to defer such late year losses as follows:

 

   Late Year 
   Losses 
PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund  $ 
PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund   280,610 
PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund   3,761,623 
PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund    
PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund   1,055,460 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESG Strategy Fund   4,901 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund   673,121 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund    
PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund   373,794 
PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund   1,113,556 
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund   1,297,298 
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund   442,488 
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund    
PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund   541,101 
PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund   329,342 

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Capital losses incurred after October 31 within the fiscal year are deemed to arise on the first business day of the following fiscal year for tax purposes. The following Funds incurred and elected to defer such capital losses as follows:

 

   Post October 
   Losses 
PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund  $175,648 
PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund    
PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund    
PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund    
PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund   472,022 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESGStrategy Fund    
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund    
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund    
PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund   178,568 
PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund    
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund    
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund   2,276,273 
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund    
PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund    
PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund    

 

During the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022, certain of the Funds utilized tax equalization which is the use of earnings and profits distributions to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes. Permanent book and tax differences, primarily attributable to the book/tax basis treatment of net operating losses, distributions in excess, and use of tax equalization credits, resulted in reclassifications for the Funds for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022 as follows:

 

   Paid In   Accumulated 
   Capital   Earnings (Losses) 
PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund  $   $ 
PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund   (302,804)   302,804 
PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund   25,019,413    (25,019,413)
PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund        
PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund        
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESG Strategy Fund   (1,322)   1,322 
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund        
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund        
PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund   (7,797)   7,797 
PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund        
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund        
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund   27    (27)
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund   (57,767)   57,767 
PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund   15,812,798    (15,812,798)
PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund        

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8.Foreign Tax Credit (Unaudited)

 

The PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund intends to elect to pass through to shareholders the income tax credit for taxes paid to foreign countries. Foreign source income and foreign tax expense per outstanding share as of fiscal year ended April 30, 2022, were as follows:

 

For fiscal year ended        
4/30/2022  Foreign Taxes Paid   Foreign Source Income 
PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund  $0.0019   $0.0474 

 

9.CONTROL OWNERSHIP

 

The beneficial ownership, either directly or indirectly, of more than 25% of the voting securities of a Fund creates presumption of control of the Fund, under Section 2(a)(9) of the 1940 Act. As of April 30, 2022, beneficial ownership in excess of 25% for the Funds is as follows:

 

Portfolio Beneficial Owner % of Outstanding Shares
PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund NFS 40%
  Pershing 32%
PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund NFS 45%
PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund NFS 49%
PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund NFS 41%
PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund NFS 47%
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESG Strategy Fund NFS 53%
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund NFS 49%
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund NFS 47%
PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund NFS 49%
PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund NFS 40%
  Pershing 26%
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund NFS 51%
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund NFS 42%
  Pershing 26%
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund NFS 41%
PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund NFS 46%
PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund NFS 37%
  Pershing 30%

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10.UNDERLYING INVESTMENTS IN OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

The following Funds currently invest a portion of their assets in the corresponding investment companies. The Funds may redeem their investment from these investment companies at any time if the Adviser determines that it is in the best interest of the Funds and their shareholders to do so. The performance of the Funds will be directly affected by the performance of these investment companies. The financial statements of these investment companies, including their portfolios of investments, can be found at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website www.sec.gov and should be read in conjunction with the Funds’ financial statements.

 

    Percentage
Fund Investment of Net Assets
PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund PIMCO Income Fund 29.9%
  PIMCO Total Return Fund 39.7%
PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund BNY Mellon Global Real Return Fund 38.3%
  BNY Mellon Core Plus Fund 36.7%
PFG BR Equity Strategy Fund iShare ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF 25.2%

PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESG Strategy Fund

Fidelity Sustainability Bond Index Fund 70.6%
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund Fidelity 500 Index Fund 57.8%
  Fidelity Global ex US Index Fund 30.2%
PFG Invesco® Thematic ESG Strategy Fund Invesco MSCI Sustainable Future ETF 25.1%
PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund Janus Henderson Balanced Fund 79.8%
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund Meeder Muirfield Fund 56.1%

 

11.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Subsequent events after the date of the Statements of Assets and Liabilities have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued. Management has determined that no events or transactions occurred requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

12.MARKET AND GEOPOLITICAL RISK

 

The increasing interconnectivity between global economies and financial markets increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. Securities in a Fund may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters, pandemics, epidemics, terrorism, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, social and political discord or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. It is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects. Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value and risk profile of a Fund. The current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic and the aggressive responses taken by many governments, including closing borders, restricting international and domestic travel, and the imposition of prolonged quarantines or similar restrictions, as well as the forced or voluntary closure of, or operational changes to, many retail and other businesses, has had negative impacts, and in many cases severe negative impacts, on markets worldwide. It is not known how long such impacts, or any future impacts of other significant events described above, will or would last, but there could be a prolonged period of global economic slowdown, which may impact your investment. Therefore, a Fund could lose money over short periods due to short-term market movements and over longer periods during

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more prolonged market downturns. During a general market downturn, multiple asset classes may be negatively affected. Changes in market conditions and interest rates can have the same impact on all types of securities and instruments. In times of severe market disruptions, you could lose your entire investment.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Shareholders of The Pacific Financial Funds and

Board of Trustees of Northern Lights Fund Trust

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of PFG Funds, comprising the funds listed below (the “Funds”), each a series of Northern Lights Fund Trust, as of April 30, 2022, the related statements of operations, the statements of changes in net assets, the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated below (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of April 30, 2022, the results of their operations, the changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated below in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Fund Name Statements of
Operations
Statement(s) of
Changes in Net
Assets
Financial
Highlights
PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund, PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund, PFG JP Morgan Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund, PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund and PFG MFS Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund For the year ended April 30, 2022 For the years ended April 30, 2022 and 2021 For the years ended April 30, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and for the period from December 11, 2017 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2018.
PFG JP Morgan Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund For the year ended April 30, 2022 For the years ended April 30, 2022 and 2021 For the years ended April 30, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and for the period from March 15, 2018 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2018.
PFG American Funds Conservative Income Strategy Fund, PFG American Funds Growth Strategy Fund, PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund, PFG Fidelity Institutional AM Equity Index Strategy Fund and PFG Fidelity Institutional AM Equity Sector Strategy Fund For the year ended April 30, 2022 For the year ended April 30, 2022 and period from May 2, 2020 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2021. For the year ended April 30, 2022 and period from May 2, 2020 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2021.
PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund For the year ended April 30, 2022 For the year ended April 30, 2022 and period from May 1, 2020 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2021. For the year ended April 30, 2022 and period from May 1, 2020 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2021.
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM Bond ESG Strategy Fund, PFG Invesco Thematic ESG Strategy Fund and PFG Janus Henderson Balanced Strategy Fund For the period from October 29, 2021 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2022.

 

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Basis for Opinion

 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement whether due to error or fraud.

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of April 30, 2022, by correspondence with the custodians and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

We have served as the auditor of certain previously related investment companies within the Fund family since 2008.

 

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COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.

Cleveland, Ohio

June 24, 2022

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EXPENSE EXAMPLES
April 30, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

Example

 

As a shareholder of a Fund you will pay ongoing expenses, such as advisory fees, distribution and service fees (12b-1), and other fund expenses. The following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing cost (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. Please note, the expenses shown in the tables are meant to highlight ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), or contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions which may be assessed by mutual funds. This Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period as indicated below.

 

Actual Expenses

 

The columns under the heading entitled “Actual” help you estimate the actual expenses you paid over the period. The “Actual Ending Account Value” shown is derived from each Fund’s actual return, and the “Actual Expenses Paid During Period” shows the dollar amount that would have been paid by an investor who started with $1,000 in the Fund. To estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the column under the heading entitled “Actual Expenses Paid During Period”.

 

Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes

 

The columns under the heading entitled “Hypothetical” provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in a Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs which may be applicable to your account. Therefore, the last column of the table (Hypothetical Expenses Paid During Period) is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

               Hypothetical
         Actual  (5% return before expenses)
                   
   Fund’s Annualized  Beginning Account  Ending Account  Expenses Paid  Ending Account  Expenses Paid
   Expense Ratio  Value  Value  During Period  Value  During Period
PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund *  2.05%  $1,000.00  $910.00  $9.71  $1,014.63  $10.24
PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund *  2.05%  $1,000.00  $943.60  $9.88  $1,014.63  $10.24
PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund *  2.05%  $1,000.00  $781.40  $9.05  $1,014.63  $10.24
PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund *  2.05%  $1,000.00  $943.50  $9.88  $1,014.63  $10.24
PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund *  2.05%  $1,000.00  $850.10  $9.40  $1,014.63  $10.24
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESG Strategy Fund *  2.05%  $1,000.00  $900.00  $9.66  $1,014.63  $10.24
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund *  2.05%  $1,000.00  $880.20  $9.56  $1,014.63  $10.24
PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund *  2.05%  $1,000.00  $935.10  $9.84  $1,014.63  $10.24
PFG Invesco Thematic® ESG Strategy Fund *  2.05%  $1,000.00  $762.30  $8.96  $1,014.63  $10.24
PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund *  2.05%  $1,000.00  $876.30  $9.54  $1,014.63  $10.24
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund *  2.05%  $1,000.00  $898.90  $9.65  $1,014.63  $10.24
PFG JP Morgan® Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund *  2.05%  $1,000.00  $902.00  $9.67  $1,014.63  $10.24
PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund *  2.05%  $1,000.00  $904.00  $9.68  $1,014.63  $10.24
PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund *  2.05%  $1,000.00  $878.80  $9.55  $1,014.63  $10.24
PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund *  2.05%  $1,000.00  $902.50  $9.67  $1,014.63  $10.24

 

*Expenses Paid during the period are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the full six-month period).

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Supplemental Information (Unaudited)
 April 30, 2022

 

Pacific Financial Group, LLC Adviser to PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Bond ESG Strategy Fund (“PFG Fidelity”), PFG Janus Henderson® Balanced Strategy Fund (“PFG Janus”), and PFG Invesco® Thematic Equity ESG Strategy Fund (“PFG Invesco”), (each a “New Fund” and collectively the “New Funds”)*

 

In connection with the regular meeting held on September 21-23, 2021 of the Board of Trustees (the “Trustees” or the “Board”) of the Northern Lights Fund Trust (the “Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, discussed the approval of an investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between The Pacific Financial Group, LLC (“PFG” or “Adviser”) and the Trust, with respect to the New Funds. In considering the approval of the Advisory Agreement, the Board received materials specifically relating to the Advisory Agreement.

 

The Trustees were assisted by independent legal counsel throughout the Advisory Agreement review process. The Trustees relied upon the advice of independent legal counsel and their own business judgment in determining the material factors to be considered in evaluating the Advisory Agreement and the weight to be given to each such factor. The conclusions reached by the Trustees were based on a comprehensive evaluation of all of the information provided and were not the result of any one factor. Moreover, each Trustee may have afforded different weight to the various factors in reaching his conclusions with respect to the Advisory Agreement.

 

Nature, Extent, and Quality of Services. The Board noted that PFG was founded in 1984 and, together with its affiliate, managed a combined $3.6 billion in assets with approximately $2.8 billion in mutual funds as of June 30, 2021. The Board acknowledged that PFG’s investment process used information derived from research services to make investment decisions and allocations to mutual funds and ETFs. The Board reviewed the background information of the key investment professionals who would be responsible for servicing the New Funds and noted their educational backgrounds and diverse financial industry experience. The Board noted its familiarity with PFG’s personnel and expressed satisfaction with their experience with PFG and its investment process. The Board commented on their appreciation of PFGs focus on risk management and performance and recognized that PFG maintained adequate resources to support the New Funds. The Board concluded that it could expect PFG to provide quality service to the New Funds and its shareholders.

 

Performance. The Board reviewed the investment objective of each New Fund and its anticipated Morningstar category. The Board acknowledged that the existing Funds managed by PFG had demonstrated consistency in asset management.

 

PFG Fidelity. The Board examined the performance of PFG Active Core (a PFG Fund that pursues a bond strategy) compared to its Benchmark index, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, recognizing that PFG Active Core had produced positive returns since inception, outperforming the index over the past 12 months.

 

PFG Janus. The Board examined the performance of JP Morgan Tactical (a PFG Fund that pursues a tactical moderate strategy) compared to its Benchmark index, the Morningstar Moderate Target Index, recognizing that JP Morgan Tactical had produced positive returns since inception, outperforming the index over the past 12 months.

 

PFG Invesco. The Board examined the performance of PFG BR Equity (a PFG Fund that pursues an equity strategy) compared to its Benchmark index, the Morningstar Aggressive Target Index, recognizing that PFG BR Equity had produced positive returns since inception, slightly underperforming the index over the past 12 months.

 

After discussion, the Board concluded that performance of these funds compared reasonably to the benchmark indices in each instance and that PFG was qualified, and should be allowed the opportunity, to manage each New Fund for

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Fees and Expenses. The Board reviewed PFG’s proposed advisory fee of 1.25% for each New Fund, acknowledging that it was higher than each New Fund’s Morningstar category median and average, and in some cases significantly higher. The Board also considered the advisory fee peer group data for each New Fund. The Board remarked that each New Fund had an estimated net expense ratio of 2.05%, which was higher than its Morningstar category and peer group medians and averages. The Board discussed that the peer groups and custom Morningstar categories provided by Broadridge were informative but did not appear to be wholly reflective of each Fund’s respective strategy or use within asset allocation models. The Board considered that the risk-based strategies provide shareholders the opportunity to determine their investment plan based on an individual risk profile. After considering the nature of each New Fund’s strategy, the Board concluded that the advisory fee for each New Fund was not unreasonable. The Board considered that there were no expense limitation agreements proposed for any of the New Funds but acknowledged PFG’s assertion that the fee structure fixed the total expenses of each New Fund at 2.05%, subject to the 0.05% breakpoint in place for the entire family of PFG Funds.

 

Given these considerations, and that the advisory fee would decrease to 1.20% when the Funds had combined total assets of $3 billion, the Board concluded that PFG’s proposed advisory fee was not unreasonable.

 

Economies of Scale. The Board reviewed the Adviser’s asset projections and noted the adviser’s assertion that the asset levels at which economies of scale would be achieved were unlikely to be realized in the near term, and that the Adviser expected to utilize capital from growth to implement a variety of enhancements that could indirectly benefit shareholders. They considered, however, the Adviser’s willingness to discuss the matter of economies as each New Fund’s size materially increased. The Board acknowledged that the Adviser had agreed to implement a breakpoint at which each New PFG Fund’s advisory fee would be reduced by 5 basis points when the aggregate of all Funds it advised in the Trust exceed $3 billion in total assets. They considered the Adviser’s use of the New Funds in asset allocation models as an important consideration in applying breakpoints at the fund family level, rather than at the fund level, enabling the Adviser to allocate investor assets without concern over any differences in expense. The Board agreed that the proposed breakpoint adequately addressed the issue of economies of scale and was an appropriate level at which to share economies with shareholders.

 

Profitability. The Board considered the estimated profitability to be realized by PFG in connection with the operation of the New Funds and whether the amount of profit was a fair entrepreneurial profit with respect to the services to be provided to the New Funds. The Board reviewed the profitability analysis provided by PFG, which assumed average net assets of each New Fund for the first and second year. The Board agreed that the estimated profits, both in terms of actual dollars and as a percent of total revenue, would not be excessive.

 

Conclusion. Having requested and received such information from PFG as the Board believed to be reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the Advisory Agreement, and as assisted by the advice of counsel, the Board concluded that each New Fund’s advisory fee was not unreasonable, and that approval of the Advisory Agreement was in the best interest of future shareholders of each New Fund.

 

*Due to the timing of the contract renewal schedule, these deliberations may or may not relate to the current performance results of the New Funds.

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Supplemental Information (Unaudited)
 April 30, 2022

 

The Pacific Financial Group, LLC – Adviser to PFG JP Morgan Tactical Moderate Strategy Fund (“JP Morgan Moderate”), PFG JP Morgan Tactical Aggressive Strategy Fund (“JP Morgan Aggressive”), PFG Meeder Tactical Strategy Fund (“PFG Meeder”), PFG BNY Mellon Diversifier Strategy Fund (“PFG BNY Mellon”), PFG Active Core Bond Strategy Fund (“PFG Active Core”), PFG MFS® Aggressive Growth Strategy Fund (“PFG MFS”), PFG American Funds® Growth Strategy Fund (“PFG American Growth”), PFG American Funds® Conservative Income Strategy Fund (“PFG American Conservative”), PFG BR Equity ESG Strategy Fund (“PFG BR Equity”), PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Sector Strategy Fund (“PFG Fidelity Sector”), PFG Fidelity Institutional AM® Equity Index Strategy Fund (“PFG Fidelity Index”), and PFG Tactical Income Strategy Fund (“PFG Tactical”) (each a “Fund” and collectively the “PFG Funds”) *

 

In connection with the regular meeting held on November 9-10 & 12, 2021 of the Board of Trustees (the “Trustees” or the “Board”) of the Northern Lights Fund Trust (the “Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, discussed the renewal of an investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between The Pacific Financial Group, LLC (“PFG” or “Adviser”) and the Trust, with respect to the PFG Funds. In considering the approval of the Advisory Agreement, the Board received materials specifically relating to the Advisory Agreement.

 

The Trustees were assisted by independent legal counsel throughout the Advisory Agreement review process. The Trustees relied upon the advice of independent legal counsel and their own business judgment in determining the material factors to be considered in evaluating the Advisory Agreement and the weight to be given to each such factor. The conclusions reached by the Trustees were based on a comprehensive evaluation of all of the information provided and were not the result of any one factor. Moreover, each Trustee may have afforded different weight to the various factors in reaching his conclusions with respect to the Advisory Agreement.

 

Nature, Extent and Quality of Service. The Trustees noted that the Adviser was founded in 1984 and advised approximately $2.9 billion in assets under management as of July 31, 2021. They reviewed the Adviser’s services and noted that the Adviser specialized in providing money management services and investment solutions to professional financial advisers and retirement plan investors. They reviewed the background information of the key investment personnel responsible for servicing the PFG Funds and took into consideration their diverse education and financial industry experience. The Trustees noted that Adviser performed on-going due diligence of each PFG Fund’s strategist and models, their research services, and their proprietary mutual funds and exchange traded funds. They further noted that the Adviser was responsible for trading each Fund’s portfolio, portfolio allocation, and performance evaluation. They considered the Adviser’s investment process, acknowledging that the Adviser used third party research tools to compare investment performance to peer groups and benchmarks. They further noted that this software enabled investors to access portfolios customized to an investor’s risk tolerances and investment goals. The Trustees commented that the Adviser’s chief compliance officer monitored each Fund’s investment limitations by reviewing each Fund’s day-to-day trading activities and holdings. They acknowledged that the Adviser’s CCO also monitored the volatility of each Fund and ensured that each Fund complied with its respective volatility targets. They reviewed the Adviser’s broker-dealer criteria selection and noted that the Adviser selected and evaluated broker-dealers based on a variety of qualities including execution, research, trade reporting, and cost. The Trustees, based upon their review, concluded that the Adviser provided a high level of service to the PFG Funds and shareholders.

 

Performance.

 

JP Morgan Moderate. The Trustees discussed the Fund’s objective and its strategy of investing primarily in J.P. Morgan funds. They noted that the Fund returned 23.82% for the one-year period ended July 31, 2021 and received a 2-star Morningstar rating. They considered the performance of the Fund and commented that it outperformed its peer group and Morningstar category medians and benchmark for the one-year period. They acknowledged that the Fund underperformed its Morningstar category and peer group medians and benchmark for the three-year and since inception periods. The Trustees reviewed the Fund’s Sharpe and Sortino ratios and acknowledged that the Fund’s risk metrics had improved to the 1st quartile of the Fund’s Morningstar category for the one-year period. The Trustees acknowledged the Fund’s improved performance and risk metrics and concluded that performance was acceptable.

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JP Morgan Aggressive. The Trustees discussed the Fund’s objective and strategy and noted that it was designed to achieve its objective by investing more than 80% of the Fund’s assets in funds advised by J.P. Morgan. The Trustees further noted that the Fund had returned 36.74% for the one-year period ended July 31, 2021 and received a 1-star Morningstar rating. The Trustees considered the Fund’s performance and acknowledged that it outperformed its benchmark for the one-year and since inception periods. They noted that the Fund underperformed its Morningstar category and peer group median for all comparison periods. They reviewed the Fund’s risk metrics and commented that the Fund’s Sharpe and Sortino ratios ranked in the 1st or 2nd quartile of the Fund’s Morningstar category for the one-year period. The Trustees considered the Adviser’s explanation for the improved performance and acknowledged that the Adviser attributed the Fund’s improved performance to a higher allocation to international securities. The Trustees acknowledged the Fund’s improved performance and agreed that performance was acceptable.

 

PFG Meeder. The Trustees discussed the Fund’s objective and strategy, noting that it was designed to invest more than 80% of the Fund’s assets in funds advised by Meeder Asset Management, Inc. (“Meeder”). They commented that the Fund returned 22.26% for the one-year period ended July 31, 2021 and was a 2-star Morningstar fund. The Trustees considered the Fund’s performance and noted that it outperformed the peer group median, Morningstar category median, and benchmark for the one-year period. They further noted that the Fund underperformed all of its comparison groups for the three-year and since inception periods. They acknowledged that the Fund’s Sharpe ratio improved to the 2nd quartile of the Fund’s Morningstar category for the one-year period. The Trustees acknowledged the Fund’s improved performance and agreed that performance was acceptable.

 

PFG BNY Mellon. The Trustees reviewed the Fund’s investment objective and strategy and noted that the Fund returned 8.92% for the one-year period ended July 31, 2021. They further noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark for the one-year, three-year, and since inception periods. They acknowledged that the Fund underperformed its peer group and Morningstar category medians for all comparison periods. The Trustees concluded that the Fund’s top quartile Standard Deviation for all comparison periods indicated that the Adviser diligently managed the Fund’s exposure to risk.

 

PFG Active Core. The Trustees reviewed the Fund’s investment objective and strategy, noting that the Fund invested 80% of its assets in underlying funds managed by PIMCO. They further noted that the Adviser incorporated a proprietary risk overlay that estimated the forward-looking annual returns or losses to 15% of the Fund’s assets. They acknowledged that the Fund outperformed the Fund’s benchmark for the one-year, three-year, and since inception periods. The Trustees noted that the Fund underperformed its peer group and Morningstar category medians for all comparison periods. They considered the reasons for the Fund’s underperformance and acknowledged that the Fund’s peer group and Morningstar category funds had higher allocations to high yield bonds and equities. The Trustees reviewed the Fund’s Standard Deviation and noted the Fund’s 1st quartile peer group ranking and concluded that the Adviser was managing the Fund’s exposure to risk.

 

PFG MFS. The Trustees reviewed the Fund’s investment objective and strategy, noting that the Adviser sought to achieve the Fund’s investment objective by investing at least 80% of the Fund’s assets in Massachusetts Financial Services Company. They acknowledged that the Fund returned 33.22% for the one-year period ended July 31, 2021 and was a 1-star Morningstar fund. The Trustees noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark for the three-year and since inception periods but underperformed its peer group and Morningstar category medians for all comparison periods. They acknowledged that the Fund’s Standard Deviation indicated that Adviser was doing a good job balancing risk and returns and concluded that the Fund was performing in accordance with its prospectus mandate.

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 April 30, 2022

 

PFG American Growth. The Trustees reviewed the Fund’s investment objective and strategy, noting that the Adviser sought to achieve the Fund’s objective by investing at least 80% of the Fund’s assets in mutual funds managed by Capital Research and Management. They considered the Fund’s performance and acknowledged that it returned 35.32% for the one year period ended July 31, 2021. The Trustees noted that the Fund’s outperformed its benchmark for the one-year and since inception periods but underperformed its peer group and Morningstar category medians for the same periods. They considered the Fund’s risk metrics and noted that the Fund’s Standard Deviation ranked in the top quartile for the Fund’s peer group and Morningstar category. They concluded that the Fund’s highly rated Standard Deviation demonstrated that the Fund’s Adviser was actively managing the Fund’s exposure to downside risk.

 

PFG American Conservative. The Trustees reviewed the Fund’s investment strategy and objective and noted that the Fund returned 7.06% for the one-year period ended July 31, 2021. They further noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark for the one-year period but underperformed its Morningstar category and peer group medians for the one-year and since inception periods. The Trustees considered the Adviser’s explanation for the Fund’s underperformance, attributing it to a lower allocation to equities and high yield bonds. They reviewed the Fund’s risk metrics, acknowledging the Fund’s top quartile Standard Deviation for the one-year and since inception periods. The Trustees concluded that performance was acceptable.

 

PFG BR Equity. The Trustees considered the Fund’s strategy and recent performance and noted that as of July 31, 2021, the Fund returned 35.43%. They further noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark for the one-year and since inception periods. The Trustees acknowledged that the Fund underperformed its peer group and Morningstar medians for the one-year and since inception periods. The Trustees considered the Adviser’s explanation for the Fund’s underperformance and commented that the Adviser attributed it to the Fund’s allocations to growth rather than value stocks. The Trustees concluded that the performance was acceptable.

 

PFG Fidelity Sector. The Trustees considered the Fund’s objective and strategy and noted that the Adviser invested 80% of the Fund’s assets in mutual funds and ETFs managed by Fidelity. They acknowledged that the Fund’s recent performance and noted that the Fund returned 38.06% for the one-year period ended July 31, 2021. They commented that the Fund outperformed its benchmark and Morningstar category median for the one-year period however underperformed its benchmark, peer group and Morningstar categories medians for the since inception period. The Trustees acknowledged the Fund’s risk metrics and concluded that the Fund was performing as designed and in accordance with its prospectus mandates.

 

PFG Fidelity Index. The Trustees reviewed the Fund’s objective and strategy and noted that the Adviser invested the Fund’s assets in mutual funds and ETFs managed by Fidelity. They considered the Fund’s performance and acknowledged that the Fund outperformed its benchmark for the one-year and since inception periods. They noted that the Fund underperformed its peer group and Morningstar category medians for the one-year and since inception periods. They reviewed the Fund’s risk metrics and commented that all of the Fund’s risk metrics were in the 2nd or 3rd quartile of the Fund’s Morningstar category. The Trustees acknowledged that the Fund was relatively new but had provided strong risk adjusted returns.

 

PFG Tactical. The Trustees reviewed the Fund’s investment objective and strategy and noted that the Adviser utilized research services provided by Counterpoint Mutual Funds, LLC and Janus Capital Management, LLC. They further noted that the Fund outperformed its benchmark for the one-year and since inception periods however trailed its peer group and Morningstar category medians for all comparison periods. The Trustees considered the Adviser’s explanation for the Fund’s underperformance and acknowledged that the Adviser initially defensively positioned the Fund’s portfolio. They noted that the Adviser had repositioned the Fund’s portfolio and the Fund’s recent performance reflected this change.

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 April 30, 2022

 

Fees and Expenses. The Trustees noted that the advisory fee for each Fund was 1.25%, which decreased to 1.20% on incremental assets when the aggregate of all PFG Fund assets exceeded $3 billion. They further noted that each Fund’s advisory fee exceeded its respective peer group median and averages. The Trustees reviewed each Fund’s net expense ratio and acknowledged that the net expense ratio was capped at 2.05% and the Adviser agreed to pay all expenses in excess of 2.05%. They commented that each Fund’s net expense ratio exceeded its respective peer group median and average. The Trustees discussed each Fund’s advisory fees and net expense ratio and noted that the peer groups provided by an independent third-party service were informative but did not appear to be reflective of each Fund’s respective strategy or use within asset allocation models. The trustees also acknowledged that a portion of the Adviser’s aggregate compensation was paid out to third-party investment advisers who invested their clients’ funds in the individual Funds. The Trustees considered that the risk-based strategies provided shareholders the opportunity to determine their investment plan based on an individual risk profile. The Trustees concluded that the advisory fee for each Fund was not unreasonable.

 

Profitability. The Trustees reviewed the profitability analysis provided by the Adviser. The Trustees noted that with respect to each Fund, the Adviser realized a robust profit in connection with its relationship with each Fund. They considered additional benefits received by the Adviser, including soft dollar arrangements, and profits realized by an adviser affiliate under the administrative services agreement with the PFG Funds. They reasoned that such profits were reasonable in terms of both actual dollars and as percentage of revenue given the level of services provided to the PFG Funds and their respective shareholders, and that each Fund was specifically designed for needs of retirement plan participants. The Trustee’s concluded that the Adviser’s profits were not excessive.

 

Economies of Scale. The Trustees noted that the advisory fee for each Fund was reduced in accordance with the breakpoint schedule when the PFG Funds’ aggregate assets recently exceeded $3 billion. They observed that the Adviser would consider additional future breakpoints as the PFG Funds’ assets continued to increase. The Trustees concluded that the current breakpoints were reasonable.

 

Conclusion. Having requested and received such information from the Adviser as the Trustees believed to be reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the Advisory Agreement, and as assisted by the advice of independent counsel, the Trustees concluded that renewal of the Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the shareholders of each of the PFG Funds.

 

*Due to the timing of the contract renewal schedule, these deliberations may or may not relate to the current performance results of the PFG Fund.

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THE PACIFIC FINANCIAL FUNDS
Supplemental Information (Unaudited)
 April 30, 2021

 

The Trustees and the executive officers of the Trust are listed below with their present positions with the Trust and principal occupations over at least the last five years. The business address of each Trustee and Officer is 225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450, Cincinnati, OH 45246. All correspondence to the Trustees and Officers should be directed to c/o Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, P.O. Box 541150, Omaha, Nebraska 68154.

 

Independent Trustees

 

Name,
Address
and Year of
Birth
Position/Term
of Office*
Principal Occupation
During the Past Five
Years
Number of
Portfolios in
Fund
Complex**
Overseen by
Trustee
Other Directorships held by Trustee
During the Past Five Years
Mark Garbin
Born in 1951
Trustee Since 2013 Managing Principal, Coherent Capital Management LLC (since 2007). 15 Northern Lights Fund Trust (for series not affiliated with the Funds since 2013); Two Roads Shared Trust (since 2012); Forethought Variable Insurance Trust (since 2013); Northern Lights Variable Trust (since 2013); OHA Mortgage Strategies Fund (offshore), Ltd. (2014 - 2017); and Altegris KKR Commitments Master Fund (since 2014); Carlyle Tactical Private Credit Fund (since March 2018) and Independent Director OHA CLO Enhanced Equity II Genpar LLP (since June 2021).
Mark D. Gersten
Born in 1950
Trustee Since 2013 Independent Consultant (since 2012). 15 Northern Lights Fund Trust (for series not affiliated with the Funds since 2013); Northern Lights Variable Trust (since 2013); Two Roads Shared Trust (since 2012); Altegris KKR Commitments Master Fund (since 2014); previously, Ramius Archview Credit and Distressed Fund (2015-2017); and Schroder Global Series Trust (2012 to 2017).
Anthony J. Hertl
Born in 1950
Trustee Since 2005; Chairman of the Board since 2013 Retired, previously held several positions in a major Wall Street firm including Capital Markets Controller, Director of Global Taxation, and CFO of the Specialty Finance Group. 15 Northern Lights Fund Trust (for series not affiliated with the Funds since 2005); Northern Lights Variable Trust (since 2006); Alternative Strategies Fund (since 2010); Satuit Capital Management Trust (2007-2019).
Gary W. Lanzen
Born in 1954
Trustee Since 2005 Retired (since 2012). Formerly, Founder, President, and Chief Investment Officer, Orizon Investment Counsel, Inc. (2000- 2012). 15 Northern Lights Fund Trust (for series not affiliated with the Funds since 2005) Northern Lights Variable Trust (since 2006); AdvisorOne Funds (since 2003); Alternative Strategies Fund (since 2010); and previously, CLA Strategic Allocation Fund (2014-2015).
John V. Palancia
Born in 1954
Trustee Since 2011 Retired (since 2011). Formerly, Director of Futures Operations, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. (1975-2011) . 15 Northern Lights Fund Trust (for series not affiliated with the Funds since 2011); Northern Lights Fund Trust III (since February 2012); Alternative Strategies Fund (since 2012) and Northern Lights Variable Trust (since 2011).
Mark H. Taylor
Born in 1964
Trustee Since 2007; Chairman of the Audit Committee since 2013 Director, Lynn Pippenger School of Accountancy Muma College of Business, University of South Florida, Tampa FL (since 2019); Chair, Department of Accountancy and Andrew D. Braden Professor of Accounting and Auditing, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University (2009-2019); Vice President-Finance, American Accounting Association (2017- 2020); President, Auditing Section of the American Accounting Association (2012-15). AICPA Auditing Standards Board Member (2009-2012). 15 Northern Lights Fund Trust (for series not affiliated with the Funds since 2007); Alternative Strategies Fund (since 2010); Northern Lights Fund Trust III (since 2012); and Northern Lights Variable Trust (since 2007).

 

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Supplemental Information (Unaudited)(Continued)
 April 30, 2021

 

Officers

 

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
Position/Term of
Office*
Principal Occupation During
the Past Five Years
Number of Portfolios in
Fund Complex**
Overseen by Trustee
Other Directorships held
by Trustee During the
Past Five Years
Kevin E. Wolf
Born in 1969
President Since June 2017 Executive Vice President, Head of Fund Administration, and Product; Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (since 2020); Vice President of The Ultimus Group, LLC (since 2019); Executive Vice President, Gemini Fund Services, LLC (2019-2020); President, Gemini Fund Services, LLC (2012-2019); Treasurer of the Trust (2006-June 2017). N/A N/A
Richard Malinowski
Born in 1983
Vice President Since March 2018 Senior Vice President and Senior Managing Counsel, Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (since 2020); Senior Vice President Legal Administration, Gemini Fund Services, LLC (2017-2020); Vice President and Counsel (2016- 2017) and Assistant Vice President and Staff Attorney (2012-2016). N/A N/A
James Colantino
Born in 1969
Treasurer Since June 2017 Senior Vice President Fund Administration, Ultimus Fund Solutions (since 2020); Senior Vice President Fund Administration, Gemini Fund Services, LLC (2012-2020); Assistant Treasurer of the Trust (2006-June 2017). N/A N/A
Stephanie Shearer
Born in 1979
Secretary Since February 2017 Assistant Secretary of the Trust (2012-February 2017); Manager of Legal Administration, Ultimus Fund Solutions (since 2020); Manager of Legal Administration, Gemini Fund Services, LLC (2018-2020); Senior Paralegal, Gemini Fund Services, LLC (2013 - 2018). N/A N/A
Michael J. Nanosky
Born in 1966
Chief Compliance Officer Since January 2021 Chief Compliance Officer, of the Trust (since January 2021); Vice President-Senior Compliance Officer, Ultimus Fund Solutions (since 2020); Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer for Williamsburg Investment Trust (2020-current); Senior Vice President- Chief Compliance Officer, PNC Funds (2014-2019). N/A N/A

 

*The term of office for each Trustee and officer listed above will continue indefinitely until the individual resigns or is removed.

 

**As of April 30, 2022, the Trust was comprised of 68 active portfolios managed by unaffiliated investment advisers. The term “Fund Complex” applies only to the Funds in the Trust advised by the Funds’ Adviser. The Funds do not hold themselves out as related to any other series within the Trust that is not advised by the Funds’ Adviser.

 

The Funds’ SAI includes additional information about the Trustees and is available free of charge, upon request, by calling toll-free at 1-888-451-TPFG.

 

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PRIVACY NOTICE

 

Northern Lights Fund Trust

 

Rev. February 2014

 

FACTS WHAT DOES NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

 

Why? Financial companies choose how they share your personal information.  Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some, but not all sharing.  Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.  Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.

 

What?

The types of personal information we collect and share depends on the product or service that you have with us. This information can include:

 

●         Social Security number and wire transfer instructions

 

●         account transactions and transaction history

 

●         investment experience and purchase history

 

When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice.

 

How? All financial companies need to share customers’ personal information to run their everyday business.  In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers’ personal information; the reasons Northern Lights Fund Trust chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing.

 

Reasons we can share your
personal
information:
Does Northern Lights Fund Trust
share information?
Can you limit this sharing?
For our everyday business purposes - such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus. YES NO
For our marketing purposes - to offer our products and services to you. NO We don’t share
For joint marketing with other financial companies. NO We don’t share
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes - information about your transactions and records. NO We don’t share
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes - information about your credit worthiness. NO We don’t share
For nonaffiliates to market to you NO We don’t share

 

QUESTIONS?   Call 1-402-493-4603

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What we do:

 

How does Northern Lights Fund Trust protect my personal information?

To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings.

 

Our service providers are held accountable for adhering to strict policies and procedures to prevent any misuse of your nonpublic personal information.

 

How does Northern Lights Fund Trust collect my personal information?

We collect your personal information, for example, when you

●     open an account or deposit money

 

●     direct us to buy securities or direct us to sell your securities

 

●     seek advice about your investments

 

We also collect your personal information from others, such as credit bureaus, affiliates, or other companies.

 

Why can’t I limit all sharing?

Federal law gives you the right to limit only:

●     sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes – information about your creditworthiness.

 

●     affiliates from using your information to market to you.

 

●     sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you.

 

State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing.

 

Definitions
Affiliates

Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.

 

●     Northern Lights Fund Trust does not share with our affiliates.

Nonaffiliates

Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.

 

●     Northern Lights Fund Trust does not share with nonaffiliates so they can market to you.

Joint marketing

A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you.

 

●     Northern Lights Fund Trust doesn’t jointly market.

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PROXY VOTING POLICY

 

Information regarding how a Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent twelve month period ended June 30 as well as a description of the policies and procedures that a Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-888-451-TPFG or by referring to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

 

Each Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The information on Form N-PORT is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-888-451-TPFG.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT ADVISOR
The Pacific Financial Group, LLC
11811 NE First Street, Suite 201
Bellevue, WA 98005
 
ADMINISTRATOR
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450
Cincinnati, OH 45246
 
Pacific Financial-AR-22

 

 

(a)       Include a copy of the report transmitted to stockholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Act (17 CFR 270.30e-1).

 

(b)       Include a copy of each notice transmitted to stockholders in reliance on Rule 30e-3 under the Act (17 CFR 270.30e-3) that contains disclosures specified by paragraph (c)(3) of that rule.

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

(a)       As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party.

 

(b)        For purposes of this item, “code of ethics” means written standards that are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:

 

(1)Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;
(2)Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the Commission and in other public communications made by the registrant;

(3)        Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations;

(4)The prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to an appropriate person or persons identified in the code; and

(5)        Accountability for adherence to the code.

 

(c)        Amendments: During the period covered by the report, there have not been any amendments to the provisions of the code of ethics.

 

(d)        Waivers: During the period covered by the report, the registrant has not granted any express or implicit waivers from the provisions of the code of ethics.

 

(e) The Code of Ethics is not posted on Registrant’ website.

 

(f) A copy of the Code of Ethics is attached as an exhibit.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

(a)       The Registrant’s board of trustees has determined that Anthony J. Hertl is an audit committee financial expert, as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR. Mr. Hertl is independent for purposes of this Item 3.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

(a)Audit Fees

2022 - $180,000

2021 - $165,000

2020 - $143,000

 

(b)Audit-Related Fees

2022 - $0

2021 - $0

2020 - $0

 

(c)Tax Fees

2022 - $45,000

2021 - $45,000

2020 - $39,000

 

Preparation of Federal & State income tax returns, assistance with calculation of required income, capital gain and excise distributions and preparation of Federal excise tax returns.

 

(d)All Other Fees

2022 - None

2021 - None

2020 - None

 

(e)(1) Audit Committee’s Pre-Approval Policies

 

The registrant’s Audit Committee is required to pre-approve all audit services and, when appropriate, any non-audit services (including audit-related, tax and all other services) to the registrant. The registrant’s Audit Committee also is required to pre-approve, when appropriate, any non-audit services (including audit-related, tax and all other services) to its adviser, or any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant, to the extent that the services may be determined to have an impact on the operations or financial reporting of the registrant. Services are reviewed on an engagement by engagement basis by the Audit Committee.

 

(2)Percentages of Services Approved by the Audit Committee

2020     2021      2022

Audit-Related Fees:     0.00%   0.00%   0.00%

Tax Fees:                    0.00%   0.00%   0.00%

All Other Fees:            0.00%   0.00%   0.00%

 

(f)During the audit of registrant's financial statements for the most recent fiscal year, less than 50 percent of the hours expended on the principal accountant's engagement were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees.

 

(g)The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant's accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant:

 

2022 - $45,000

2021 - $45,000

2020 - $39,000

 

(h)The registrant's audit committee has considered whether the provision of non-audit services to the registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant, that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant's independence.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Companies. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 6. Investments. Schedule of investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers is included under Item 1.

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Companies and Affiliated Purchasers. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. None

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)       Based on an evaluation of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of filing date of this Form N-CSR, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Registrant have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures of the Registrant are reasonably designed to ensure that the information required in filings on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported by the filing date, including that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant’s management, including the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b)       There were no significant changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal half-year that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 13. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Code of Ethics filed herewith.

 

(a)(2) Certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (and Item 11(a)(2) of Form N-CSR) are filed herewith.

 

(a)(3) Not applicable for open-end investment companies.

 

(b)       Certifications required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (and Item 11(b) of Form N-CSR) are filed herewith.

 

SIGNATURES

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

 

(Registrant) Northern Lights Fund Trust

 

By (Signature and Title)

/s/ Kevin E. Wolf

Kevin E. Wolf, Principal Executive Officer

 

Date 7/1/22

 

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

 

By (Signature and Title)

/s/ Kevin E. Wolf

Kevin E. Wolf, Principal Executive Officer

 

Date 7/1/22

 

By (Signature and Title)

/s/ Jim Colantino

Jim Colantino, Principal Financial Officer

 

Date 7/1/22


 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

I, Kevin E. Wolf, certify that:

 

1.       I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of the PFG Funds, each a series of Northern Lights Fund Trust;

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

 

Date: 7/1/22                                                                          /s/ Kevin E. Wolf

Kevin E. Wolf

Principal Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I, Jim Colantino, certify that:

 

1.       I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of the PFG Funds, each a series of Northern Lights Fund Trust;

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

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

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

 

Date: 7/1/22                                                                          /s/ Jim Colantino

Jim Colantino

Principal Financial Officer


 

certification

Kevin E. Wolf, Principal Executive Officer, and Jim Colantino, Principal Financial Officer of Northern Lights Fund Trust (the “Registrant”), each certify to the best of his knowledge that:

1.       The Registrant’s periodic report on Form N-CSR for the period ended April 30, 2022 (the “Form N-CSR”) fully complies with the requirements of Sections 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

2.       The information contained in the Form N-CSR fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

Principal Executive Officer                              Principal Financial Officer

Northern Lights Fund Trust                              Northern Lights Fund Trust

 

 

/s/ Kevin E. Wolf                                           /s/ Jim Colantino

Kevin E. Wolf                                               Jim Colantino

Date: 7/1/22                                                 Date: 7/1/22

 

 

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has been provided to Northern Lights Funds Trust and will be retained by Northern Lights Fund Trust and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) or its staff upon request.

 

This certification is being furnished to the Commission solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Form N-CSR filed with the Commission.


Blu Giant, LLC


Northern Lights Fund Trust and the Northern Lights Variable Trust

 CODE OF ETHICS

February 19, 2007



Northern Lights Fund Trust and the Northern Lights Variable Trust (the “Trusts”) and each of its series (the “Funds”) has adopted this Code of Ethics (the “Code”) in order to set forth guidelines and procedures that promote ethical practices and conduct by all of its Access Persons and to ensure that all Access Persons comply with the federal securities laws.  Although this Code contains a number of specific standards and policies, there are four key principles embodied throughout the Code.


THE INTERESTS OF THE FUNDS MUST ALWAYS BE PARAMOUNT


Access Persons have a legal, fiduciary duty to place the interests of the Funds ahead of their own.  In any decision relating to their personal investments, Access Persons must scrupulously avoid serving their own interests ahead of those of Trusts.


Access Persons may not take advantage of their relationship with the Funds


Access Persons should avoid any situation (unusual investment opportunities, perquisites and accepting gifts of more than token value from persons seeking to do business with the Funds) that might compromise, or call into question, the exercise of their fully independent judgment in the interests of the Funds.


All Personal Securities Transactions should avoid any actual, potential, or apparent conflicts of interest


Although all Personal Securities Transactions by Access Persons must be conducted in a manner consistent with this Code, the Code itself is based on the premise that Access Persons owe a fiduciary duty to the Funds, and should avoid any activity that creates an actual, potential, or apparent conflict of interest. This includes executing transactions through or for the benefit of a third party when the transaction is not in keeping with the general principles of this Code.


Access Persons must adhere to these general principles as well as comply with the specific provisions of this Code. Technical compliance with the Code and its procedures will not automatically prevent scrutiny of trades that show a pattern of abuse of an individual’s fiduciary duty to the Funds.


Access Persons must comply with all applicable laws

In both work-related and personal activities, Access Persons must comply with all applicable laws, including the federal securities laws.


Any violations of this Code should be reported promptly to the Chief Compliance Officer or his designee.  Failure to do so will be deemed a violation of the Code.

DEFINITIONS


“Access Person” shall have the same meaning as set forth in Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) and shall include:

1.

all officers and trustees (or persons occupying a similar status or performing a similar function) of the Funds;

2.

all officers and trustees (or persons occupying a similar status or performing a similar function) of the Advisers with respect to its corresponding series of the Trusts

3.

any employee of the Trusts or the Advisers (or of any company controlling or controlled by or under common control with the Trusts or the Advisers) who, in connection with his or her regular functions or duties, makes, participates in, or obtains information regarding the purchase or sale of Covered Securities by the Funds, or whose functions relate to the making of any recommendations with respect to the purchase or sale; and

4.

any other natural person controlling, controlled by or  under common control with the Trusts or the Advisers who obtains information concerning recommendations made to the Funds with regard to the purchase or sale of Covered Securities by the Funds.


“Beneficial Ownership” means in general and subject to the specific provisions of Rule 16a-1(a)(2) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, having or sharing, directly or indirectly, through any contract arrangement, understanding, relationship, or otherwise, a direct or indirect “pecuniary interest” in the security.


“Chief Compliance Officer” means the Code of Ethics Compliance Officer of the Trusts with respect to Trustees and officers of the Trusts, or the CCO of the Advisers with respect to Advisers personnel.


“Code” means this Code of Ethics.


“Covered Security” means any Security, except (i) direct obligations of the U.S. Government, (ii) bankers’ acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper and high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements, and (iii) shares issued by open-end mutual Funds.


Decision Making Access Person” means any Access Person who, in connection with his or her regular functions or duties, makes, participates in, or obtains information regarding the purchase or sale of a security by the Funds, or whose functions relate to the making of any recommendations with respect to such purchases or sales. Decision Makers typically are Advisers personnel.


“Funds” means series of the Trusts.


“Immediate family” means an individual’s spouse, child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, siblings, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law and should include adoptive relationships.  For purposes of determining whether an Access Person has an “indirect pecuniary interest” in securities, only ownership by “immediate family” members sharing the same household as the Access Person will be presumed to be an “indirect pecuniary interest” of the Access Person, absent special circumstances.


“Independent Trustees” means those Trustees of the Trusts that would not be deemed an “interested person” of the Trusts, as defined in Section 2(a)(19)(A) of the 1940 Act.


“Indirect Pecuniary Interest” includes, but is not limited to: (a) securities held by members of the person’s Immediate Family sharing the same household (which ownership interest may be rebutted); (b) a general partner’s proportionate interest in Fund securities held by a general or limited partnership; (c) a person’s right to dividends that is separated or separable from the underlying securities (otherwise, a right to dividends alone will not constitute a pecuniary interest in securities); (d) a person’s interest in securities held by a Trusts; (e) a person’s right to acquire securities through the exercise or conversion of any derivative security, whether or not presently exercisable; and (f) a performance-related fee, other than an asset based fee, received by any broker, dealer, bank, insurance company, investment company, investment manager, Trustee, or person or entity performing a similar function, with certain exceptions.


“Pecuniary Interest” means the opportunity, directly or indirectly, to profit or share in any profit derived from a transaction in securities.


“Personal Securities Transaction” means any transaction in a Covered Security in which an Access Person has a direct or indirect Pecuniary Interest.


“Purchase or Sale of a Security” includes the writing of an option to purchase or sell a Security. A Security shall be deemed “being considered for Purchase or Sale” for the Trusts when a recommendation to purchase or sell has been made and communicated by a Decision Making Access Person, and, with respect to the person making the recommendation, when such person seriously considers making such a recommendation.  These recommendations are placed on the “Restricted List” until they are no longer being considered for Purchase or Sale, or until the Security has been purchased or sold.


“Restricted List” means the list of securities maintained by the Chief Compliance Officer in which trading by Access Persons is generally prohibited.


“Security” means any note, stock, treasury stock, bond, debenture, evidence of indebtedness, certificate of interest or participation in any profit-sharing agreement, collateral-Trusts certificate, pre-organization certificate or subscription, transferable share, investment contract, voting-Trusts certificate, certificate of deposit for a security, fractional undivided interest in oil, gas, or other mineral rights, or, in general, an interest or instrument commonly know as “security”, or any certificate or interest or participation in temporary or interim certificate for, receipt for, guarantee of, or warrant or right to subscribe to or purchase (including options) any of the foregoing.


“Advisers” means the Advisers to the Trusts.


“Trusts” mean Northern Lights Fund Trust and the Northern Lights Variable Trust.





PROHIBITED ACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES


A.

No Access Person shall purchase or sell directly or indirectly, any Covered Security in which he or she has, or by reason of such transaction acquires, any direct or indirect beneficial ownership and which he or she knows or should have known at the time of such purchase or sale;


(1)

is being considered for purchase or sale by a Fund, or


(2)

is being purchased or sold by a Fund.


B.

Decision-Making Access Persons may not participate in any initial public offering of Covered Securities in any account over which they exercise Beneficial Ownership.  All other Access Persons must obtain prior written authorization from the Chief Compliance Officer or his designee prior to such participation;


C.

No Access Person may purchase a Covered Security in which by reason of such transaction they acquire Beneficial Ownership in a private placement of a Security, without prior written authorization of the acquisition by the Chief Compliance Officer or his designee;


D.

Access Persons may not accept any fee, commission, gift, or services, other than de minimus gifts, from any single person or entity that does business with or on behalf of the Trusts;


E.

Decision-Making Access Persons may not serve on the board of directors of a publicly traded company without prior authorization from the Chief Compliance Officer or his designee based upon a determination that such service would be consistent with the interests of the Trusts.  If such service is authorized, procedures will then be put in place to isolate such Decision-Making Access Persons serving as directors of outside entities from those making investment decisions on behalf of the Trusts.


Advanced notice should be given so that the Trusts or Advisers may take such action concerning the conflict as deemed appropriate by the Chief Compliance Officer or his designee.


F.

Decision-Making Access Person may not execute a Personal Securities Transaction involving a Covered Security without authorization of the Chief Compliance Officer or such persons who may be designated by the Chief Compliance Officer from time to time.


G.

It shall be a violation of this Code for any Access Person, in connection with the purchase or sale, directly or indirectly, of any Covered Security held or to be acquired by a Fund:

a.

to employ any device, scheme or artifice to defraud the Trusts;

b.

to make to the Trusts any untrue statement of a material fact or to omit to state to the Trusts a material fact necessary in order to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading;

c.

to engage in any act, practice or course of business that operates or would operate as a fraud or deceit upon the Trusts; or

d.

to engage in any manipulative practice with respect to the Trusts.



EXEMPTED TRANSACTIONS


The provisions described above under the heading Prohibited Actions and Activities and the preclearance procedures under the heading Preclearance of Personal Securities Transactions do not apply to:


·

Purchases or Sales of Securities effected in any account in which an Access Person has no Beneficial Ownership;


·

Purchases or Sales of Securities which are non-volitional on the part the Access Person (for example, the receipt of stock dividends);


·

Purchase of Securities made as part of automatic dividend reinvestment plans;


·

Purchases of Securities made as part of an employee benefit plan involving the periodic purchase or company stock or mutual Funds; and


·

Purchases of Securities effected upon the exercise of rights issued by an issuer pro rata to all holders of a class of its Securities, to the extent such rights were acquired from such issuer, and sale of such rights so acquired.



PRECLEARANCE OF PERSONAL SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS


All Decision-Making Access Persons wishing to engage in a Personal Securities Transaction must obtain prior authorization of any such Personal Securities Transaction from the Chief Compliance Officer or such person or persons that the Chief Compliance Officer may from time to time designate to make such authorizations. Personal Securities Transactions by the Chief Compliance Officer shall require prior authorization from the President or Chief Executive Officer of the Trusts (unless such person is also the Chief Compliance Officer), who shall perform the review and approval functions relating to reports and trading by the Chief Compliance Officer. The Trusts shall adopt the appropriate forms and procedures for implementing this Code of Ethics.


Any authorization so provided is effective until the close of business on the fifth trading day after the authorization is granted. In the event that an order for the Personal Securities Transaction is not placed within that time period, a new authorization must be obtained. If the order for the transaction is placed but not executed within that time period, no new authorization is required unless the person placing the order originally amends the order in any manner.  Authorization for “good until canceled” orders is effective unless the order conflicts with a Trusts order.


If a person wishing to effect a Personal Securities Transaction learns, while the order is pending, that the same Security is being considered for Purchase or Sale by a Fund, such person shall cancel the trade.



REPORTING AND MONITORING


The Chief Compliance Officer or such person or persons that the Chief Compliance Officer may from time to time designate shall monitor all personal trading activity of all Access Persons pursuant to the procedures established under this Code.

Disclosure of Personal Brokerage Accounts


Within ten days of the commencement of employment or at the commencement of a relationship with the Trusts, all Access Persons, except Independent Trustees, are required to submit to the Chief Compliance Officer or his designee a report stating the names and account numbers of all of their personal brokerage accounts, brokerage accounts of members of their Immediate Family, and any brokerage accounts which they control or in which they or an Immediate Family member has Beneficial Ownership.  Such report must contain the date on which it is submitted and the information in the report must be current as of a date no more than 45 days prior to that date.  In addition, if a new brokerage account is opened during the course of the year, the Chief Compliance Officer or his designee must be notified immediately.  


The information required by the above paragraph must be provided to the Chief Compliance Officer or his designee on an annual basis, and the report of such should be submitted with the annual holdings reports described below.


Each of these accounts is required to furnish duplicate confirmations and statements to the Chief Compliance Officer or his designee. These statements and confirms for each series of the Trusts may be sent to the Advisers.


INITIAL HOLDINGS REPORT

Within ten days of becoming an Access Person (and with information that is current as of a date no more than 45 days prior to the date that the report was submitted), each Access Person, except Independent Trustees must submit a holdings report that must contain, at a minimum, the title and type of Security, and as applicable, the exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number, number of shares, and principal amount of each Covered Security in which the Access Person has any direct or indirect Beneficial Ownership.  This report must state the date on which it is submitted.


ANNUAL HOLDINGS REPORTS


All Access Persons, except Independent Trustees, must supply the information that is required in the initial holdings report on an annual basis, and such information must be current as of a date no more than 45 days prior to the date that the report was submitted.  Such reports must state the date on which they are submitted.


QUARTERLY TRANSACTION REPORTS


All Access Persons shall report to the Chief Compliance Officer or his designee the following information with respect to transactions in a Covered Security in which such person has, or by reason of such transaction acquires, any direct or indirect Beneficial Ownership in the Covered Security:


·

The date of the transaction, the title, and as applicable the exchange ticker symbol or CUSIP number, interest rate and maturity date, number of shares, and the principal amount of each Covered Security;

·

The nature of the transaction (i.e., purchase, sale or any other type of acquisition or disposition);

·

The price of the Covered Security at which the transaction was effected; and

·

The name of the broker, dealer, or bank with or through whom the transaction was effected.

·

The date the Access Person Submits the Report.


Reports pursuant to this section of this Code shall be made no later than 30 days after the end of the calendar quarter in which the transaction to which the report relates was effected, and shall include a certification that the reporting person has reported all Personal Securities Transactions required to be disclosed or reported pursuant to the requirements of this Code. Confirmations and Brokerage Statements sent directly to each Adviser’s address noted above is an acceptable form of a quarterly transaction report.


An Independent Trustee need only make a quarterly transaction report if he or she, at the time of the transaction, knew, or in the ordinary course of fulfilling his or her official duties as a Trustee, should have known that during the 15-day period immediately preceding or following the date of the transaction by the Independent Trustee, the Covered Security was purchased or sold by a Fund or was considered for purchase or sale by a Fund.



ENFORCEMENTS AND PENALTIES


The Chief Compliance Officer or his designee shall review the transaction information supplied by Access Persons.  If a transaction appears to be a violation of this Code, the transaction will be reported to the Trusts Board of Trustees.


Upon being informed of a violation of this Code, the Trusts Board of Trustees may impose sanctions as it deems appropriate, including but not limited to, a letter of censure or suspension, termination of the employment of the violator, or a request for disgorgement of any profits received from a securities transaction effected in violation of this Code.  The Trusts shall impose sanctions in accordance with the principle that no Access Person may profit at the expense of its clients. Any losses are the responsibility of the violator. Any profits realized on personal securities transactions in violation of the Code must be disgorged in a manner directed by the Board of Trustees.


Annually, the Chief Compliance Officer at each regular meeting of the Board shall issue a report on Personal Securities Transactions by Access Person. The report submitted to the board shall:


·

Summarize existing procedures concerning Personal Securities investing and any changes in the procedures made during the prior year;

·

Identify any violations of this Code and any significant remedial action taken during the prior year; and;

·

Identify any recommended changes in existing restrictions or procedures based upon the experience under the Code, evolving industry practices or developments in applicable laws and regulations.







ACKNOWLEDGMENT


The Trusts must provide all Access Persons with a copy of this Code.  Upon receipt of this Code, all Access Persons must do the following:


All new Access Persons must read the Code, complete all relevant forms supplied by the Chief Compliance Officer or his designee (including a written acknowledgement of their receipt of the Code), and schedule a meeting with the Chief Compliance Officer or his designee to discuss the provisions herein within two calendar weeks of employment.


Existing Access Persons who did not receive this Code upon hire, for whatever reason, must read the Code, complete all relevant forms supplied by the Chief Compliance Officer or his designee (including a written acknowledgement of their receipt of the Code), and schedule a meeting with the Chief Compliance Officer or his designee to discuss the provisions herein at the earliest possible time, but no later than the end of the current quarter.


All Access Persons must certify on an annual basis that they have read and understood the Code.