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 | 811-23066 |
Northern Lights Fund Trust IV |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
225 Pictoria Dr, Ste 450 Cincinnati, OH | 45246 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip code) |
Jennifer Farrell, Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC. |
80 Arkay Drive, Hauppauge, NY 11788 |
(Name and address of agent for service) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: | 631-470-2600 |
Date of fiscal year end: | 10/31 |
Date of reporting period: | 4/30/25 |
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
(a) | Tailored Shareholder Report |
(b) | Not applicable |
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
Not applicable
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable
Item 6. Investments.
The Registrants schedule of investments in unaffiliated issuers is included in the Financial Statements under Item 7 of this form.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies.
(a)
Main Sector Rotation ETF |
(SECT) |
Main Thematic Innovation ETF |
(TMAT) |
Main International ETF |
(INTL) |
Semi-Annual Financial Statements and |
Additional Information |
April 30, 2025 |
1-866-383-9778 |
www.mainmgtetfs.com |
MAIN SECTOR ROTATION ETF |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) |
April 30, 2025 |
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 99.1% | ||||||||||||||||||
EQUITY - 99.1% | ||||||||||||||||||
2,960,298 | Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund(a) | $ | 282,530,841 | |||||||||||||||
783,995 | Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund(a) | 154,650,854 | ||||||||||||||||
5,254,515 | Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | 256,210,151 | ||||||||||||||||
1,449,032 | Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund | 203,545,525 | ||||||||||||||||
731,605 | Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1(a) | 347,856,230 | ||||||||||||||||
1,664,517 | iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF(a),(b) | 159,910,148 | ||||||||||||||||
388,700 | iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF | 35,795,383 | ||||||||||||||||
898,443 | Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund | 188,646,077 | ||||||||||||||||
943,537 | VanEck Semiconductor ETF(a),(b) | 199,350,497 | ||||||||||||||||
TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $1,505,958,211) | 1,828,495,706 | |||||||||||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 9.9% | ||||||||||||||||||
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 9.9% | ||||||||||||||||||
183,327,125 | State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, 4.36% (Cost $183,327,125)(c),(d) | 183,327,125 | ||||||||||||||||
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.0% (e) | ||||||||||||||||||
618,907 | State Street Institutional Money Market Fund, Premier Class, 4.24% (Cost $618,907)(d) | 618,907 | ||||||||||||||||
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $183,946,032) | 183,946,032 | |||||||||||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 109.0% (Cost $1,689,904,243) | $ | 2,012,441,738 | ||||||||||||||||
CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN - (0.1)% (Premiums received - $1,620,763) | (1,574,580 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (8.9)% | (165,007,632 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 1,845,859,526 | ||||||||||||||||
Contracts(f) | Expiration Date |
Exercise Price |
Notional Value | |||||||||||||||
WRITTEN INDEX OPTIONS - (0.1)% | ||||||||||||||||||
CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN- (0.1)% | ||||||||||||||||||
322 | S&P 500 Index | 05/09/2025 | $ | 5,620 | $ | 180,964,000 | $ | 1,574,580 | ||||||||||
TOTAL CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN (Premiums received - $1,620,763) | ||||||||||||||||||
ETF - Exchange-Traded Fund
SPDR - Standard & Poors Depositary Receipt
(a) | All or a portion of the security is on loan. The total fair value of the securities on loan as of April 30, 2025 was $176,878,023. |
(b) | Non-income producing security. |
(c) | Security was purchased with cash received as collateral for securities on loan at April 30, 2025. Total collateral had a value of $183,327,125 at April 30, 2025. Additional non-cash collateral received from the borrower not disclosed in the Schedule of Investments had a fair value of $17,200,738. |
(d) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of April 30, 2025. |
(e) | Percentage rounds to less than 0.1%. |
(f) | Each option contract allows the holder of the option to purchase or sell 100 shares of the underlying security. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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MAIN THEMATIC INNOVATION ETF |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) |
April 30, 2025 |
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS — 98.8% | ||||||||
ADVERTISING & MARKETING - 0.3% | ||||||||
7,230 | Trade Desk, Inc. (The), Class A(a) | $ | 387,745 | |||||
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 1.2% | ||||||||
101,209 | Archer Aviation, Inc., Class A(a) | 843,071 | ||||||
36,924 | Rocket Lab USA, Inc.(a) | 804,574 | ||||||
1,647,645 | ||||||||
ASSET MANAGEMENT - 1.6% | ||||||||
44,103 | Robinhood Markets, Inc., Class A(a) | 2,165,899 | ||||||
AUTOMOTIVE - 0.7% | ||||||||
219,047 | NIO, Inc. - ADR(a),(b) | 887,140 | ||||||
BIOTECH & PHARMA - 8.7% | ||||||||
1,446 | Argenx S.E. - ADR(a) | 932,872 | ||||||
5,784 | Ascendis Pharma A/S - ADR(a) | 985,825 | ||||||
110,608 | BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | 978,880 | ||||||
21,690 | Biohaven Ltd.(a) | 479,783 | ||||||
22,413 | Bridgebio Pharma, Inc.(a) | 859,763 | ||||||
64,336 | Cargo Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | 294,016 | ||||||
19,521 | CRISPR Therapeutics A.G.(a),(b) | 754,877 | ||||||
723 | Eli Lilly & Company | 649,941 | ||||||
20,967 | Guardant Health, Inc.(a) | 990,270 | ||||||
75,904 | Immunome, Inc.(a) | 667,196 | ||||||
5,061 | Krystal Biotech, Inc.(a) | 859,763 | ||||||
7,230 | Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | 794,288 | ||||||
140,974 | Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class A(a),(b) | 788,045 | ||||||
75,178 | Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a) | 573,608 | ||||||
6,507 | Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.(a) | 406,037 | ||||||
55,660 | uniQure N.V.(a) | 821,542 | ||||||
11,836,706 | ||||||||
DATA CENTER REIT - 0.6% | ||||||||
5,061 | Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 812,493 | ||||||
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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MAIN THEMATIC INNOVATION ETF |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2025 |
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS — 98.8% (Continued) | ||||||||
E-COMMERCE DISCRETIONARY - 0.4% | ||||||||
27,471 | Revolve Group, Inc.(a) | $ | 546,123 | |||||
ELECTRIC UTILITIES - 0.6% | ||||||||
3,615 | Talen Energy Corporation(a) | 777,514 | ||||||
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - 1.5% | ||||||||
7,227 | BWX Technologies, Inc. | 788,610 | ||||||
61,444 | Hesai Group - ADR(a) | 1,155,762 | ||||||
1,944,372 | ||||||||
ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT - 7.7% | ||||||||
6,507 | AppLovin Corporation, Class A(a) | 1,752,400 | ||||||
9,399 | Electronic Arts, Inc. | 1,363,701 | ||||||
13,014 | NetEase, Inc. - ADR | 1,393,279 | ||||||
37,596 | ROBLOX Corporation, Class A(a) | 2,520,812 | ||||||
15,183 | Sea Ltd. - ADR(a) | 2,035,282 | ||||||
7,230 | Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(a) | 1,686,904 | ||||||
10,752,378 | ||||||||
INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES - 1.5% | ||||||||
6,507 | Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. | 1,118,228 | ||||||
5,784 | Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | 971,538 | ||||||
2,089,766 | ||||||||
INSURANCE - 1.1% | ||||||||
50,610 | Lemonade, Inc.(a),(b) | 1,478,824 | ||||||
INTERNET MEDIA & SERVICES - 2.9% | ||||||||
4,338 | Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 2,381,561 | ||||||
10,122 | Reddit, Inc., Class A(a) | 1,179,922 | ||||||
50,610 | Serve Robotics, Inc.(a),(b) | 312,264 | ||||||
3,873,747 | ||||||||
LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 5.4% | ||||||||
10,122 | Churchill Downs, Inc. | 915,130 | ||||||
32,535 | DraftKings, Inc.(a) | 1,083,090 | ||||||
143,866 | Genius Sports Ltd.(a),(b) | 1,552,315 | ||||||
14,460 | Light & Wonder, Inc.(a) | 1,234,595 | ||||||
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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MAIN THEMATIC INNOVATION ETF |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2025 |
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS — 98.8% (Continued) | ||||||||
LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 5.4% (Continued) | ||||||||
85,303 | Rush Street Interactive, Inc.(a) | $ | 1,034,725 | |||||
63,613 | Sportradar Group A.G.(a),(b) | 1,470,096 | ||||||
7,289,951 | ||||||||
MACHINERY - 0.5% | ||||||||
28,920 | Symbotic, Inc.(a) | 624,094 | ||||||
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES - 1.4% | ||||||||
36,150 | CareDx, Inc.(a) | 610,212 | ||||||
4,338 | Natera, Inc.(a) | 654,734 | ||||||
11,568 | PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation(a) | 624,441 | ||||||
1,889,387 | ||||||||
OFFICE REIT - 0.4% | ||||||||
7,953 | Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | 577,865 | ||||||
SEMICONDUCTORS - 13.7% | ||||||||
18,798 | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a) | 1,829,985 | ||||||
6,507 | ARM Holdings PLC - ADR(a) | 742,123 | ||||||
14,460 | Astera Labs, Inc.(a) | 944,383 | ||||||
17,352 | Broadcom, Inc. | 3,339,740 | ||||||
634,719 | Canaan, Inc. - ADR(a) | 446,588 | ||||||
17,352 | Lattice Semiconductor Corporation(a) | 849,033 | ||||||
23,136 | Marvell Technology, Inc. | 1,350,448 | ||||||
17,352 | Microchip Technology, Inc. | 799,580 | ||||||
9,399 | Micron Technology, Inc. | 723,253 | ||||||
41,934 | NVIDIA Corporation | 4,567,452 | ||||||
13,014 | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. - ADR | 2,169,304 | ||||||
5,061 | Texas Instruments, Inc. | 810,013 | ||||||
18,571,902 | ||||||||
SOFTWARE - 31.2% | ||||||||
38,319 | ACV Auctions, Inc.(a) | 562,906 | ||||||
2,169 | Adobe, Inc.(a) | 813,332 | ||||||
11,568 | Akamai Technologies, Inc.(a) | 932,149 | ||||||
2,892 | ANSYS, Inc.(a) | 930,877 | ||||||
28,197 | C3.ai, Inc., Class A(a) | 620,616 | ||||||
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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MAIN THEMATIC INNOVATION ETF |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2025 |
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS — 98.8% (Continued) | ||||||||
SOFTWARE - 31.2% (Continued) | ||||||||
5,784 | Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(a) | $ | 1,269,935 | |||||
24,582 | Cloudflare, Inc., Class A(a) | 2,969,013 | ||||||
2,892 | Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | 1,240,292 | ||||||
2,892 | CyberArk Software Ltd.(a) | 1,018,447 | ||||||
6,507 | Datadog, Inc., Class A(a) | 664,755 | ||||||
14,460 | Doximity, Inc., Class A(a) | 822,485 | ||||||
10,845 | Fortinet, Inc.(a) | 1,125,277 | ||||||
37,596 | Gen Digital, Inc. | 972,609 | ||||||
14,460 | Gitlab, Inc., Class A(a) | 674,848 | ||||||
29,643 | Global-e Online Ltd.(a) | 1,064,480 | ||||||
9,399 | Guidewire Software, Inc.(a) | 1,924,633 | ||||||
46,995 | IonQ Inc(a) | 1,290,483 | ||||||
9,399 | Kaspi.KZ JSC - ADR | 826,078 | ||||||
22,413 | Klaviyo, Inc.(a) | 682,252 | ||||||
4,338 | Microsoft Corporation | 1,714,638 | ||||||
3,615 | MongoDB, Inc.(a) | 622,395 | ||||||
11,568 | Oracle Corporation | 1,627,849 | ||||||
52,056 | Palantir Technologies, Inc.(a) | 6,165,512 | ||||||
5,784 | Palo Alto Networks, Inc.(a) | 1,081,203 | ||||||
7,953 | Qualys, Inc.(a) | 999,772 | ||||||
28,920 | Rubrik, Inc., Class A(a) | 2,039,728 | ||||||
46,269 | SentinelOne Inc, Class A(a) | 855,977 | ||||||
7,953 | Shopify, Inc., Class A(a) | 755,535 | ||||||
16,629 | Snowflake, Inc., Class A(a) | 2,652,158 | ||||||
41,211 | Upstart Holdings, Inc.(a) | 1,969,886 | ||||||
5,784 | Zscaler, Inc.(a) | 1,308,167 | ||||||
42,198,287 | ||||||||
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE - 3.8% | ||||||||
7,953 | Arista Networks, Inc.(a) | 654,293 | ||||||
11,568 | Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.(a) | 498,002 | ||||||
152,542 | D-Wave Quantum, Inc.(a) | 1,054,065 | ||||||
80,239 | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company | 1,301,477 | ||||||
26,751 | Juniper Networks, Inc. | 971,596 | ||||||
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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MAIN THEMATIC INNOVATION ETF |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2025 |
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS — 98.8% (Continued) | ||||||||
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE - 3.8% (Continued) | ||||||||
7,230 | NetApp, Inc. | $ | 648,893 | |||||
5,128,326 | ||||||||
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - 12.8% | ||||||||
28,920 | Affirm Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | 1,439,059 | ||||||
56,383 | Bitdeer Technologies Group(a),(b) | 539,585 | ||||||
5,061 | CACI International, Inc., Class A(a) | 2,317,280 | ||||||
544,364 | Cipher Mining, Inc.(a),(b) | 1,551,437 | ||||||
80,965 | Core Scientific, Inc.(a) | 655,817 | ||||||
144,589 | Dlocal Ltd./Uruguay(a) | 1,279,613 | ||||||
4,338 | EPAM Systems, Inc.(a) | 680,676 | ||||||
3,615 | Fiserv, Inc.(a) | 667,221 | ||||||
20,244 | Genpact Ltd. | 1,017,463 | ||||||
7,230 | Global Payments, Inc. | 551,721 | ||||||
44,103 | Hut 8 Corporation(a) | 542,908 | ||||||
104,098 | IREN Ltd.(a) | 636,039 | ||||||
1,446 | Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 792,495 | ||||||
159,038 | Open Lending Corporation(a) | 197,207 | ||||||
125,791 | Riot Platforms, Inc.(a) | 910,727 | ||||||
7,953 | Shift4 Payments, Inc., Class A(a) | 650,555 | ||||||
96,868 | StoneCompany Ltd.(a) | 1,361,964 | ||||||
198,803 | Terawulf, Inc.(a),(b) | 552,672 | ||||||
2,892 | Visa, Inc., Class A | 999,186 | ||||||
17,343,625 | ||||||||
TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 0.8% | ||||||||
166,268 | Vnet Group, Inc. - ADR(a) | 1,045,826 | ||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $141,641,708) | 133,869,615 | |||||||
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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MAIN THEMATIC INNOVATION ETF |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2025 |
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
RIGHT — 0.0%(c) | ||||||||
SOFTWARE - 0.0% (c) | ||||||||
9,399 | Gen Digital, Inc. - CVR | $ | 49,345 | |||||
TOTAL RIGHT (Cost $2,444) | ||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 4.7% | ||||||||
COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED - 3.5% | ||||||||
4,734,342 | State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, 4.36% (Cost $4,734,342)(d),(e) | 4,734,342 | ||||||
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 1.2% | ||||||||
1,647,519 | State Street Institutional Money Market Fund, Premier Class, 4.24% (Cost $1,647,519)(e) | 1,647,519 | ||||||
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $6,381,861) | 6,381,861 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 103.5% (Cost $148,026,013) | $ | 140,300,821 | ||||||
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (3.5)% | (4,796,204 | ) | ||||||
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 135,504,617 | ||||||
ADR | - American Depositary Receipt |
A.G. | - Aktiengesellschaft |
A/S | - Anonim Sirketi |
CVR | - Contingent Value Right |
Ltd. | - Limited Company |
N.V. | - Naamioze Vennootschap |
PLC | - Public Limited Company |
REIT | - Real Estate Investment Trust |
S.E. | - Societas Europeae |
(a) | Non-income producing security. |
(b) | All or a portion of the security is on loan. The total fair value of the securities on loan as of April 30, 2025 was $6,593,039. |
(c) | Percentage rounds to less than 0.1%. |
(d) | Security was purchased with cash received as collateral for securities on loan at April 30, 2025. Total collateral had a value of $4,734,342 at April 30, 2025. Additional non-cash collateral received from the borrower not disclosed in the Schedule of Investments had a fair value of $2,268,738. |
(e) | Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of April 30, 2025. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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MAIN INTERNATIONAL ETF |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) |
April 30, 2025 |
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 99.4% | ||||||||
EQUITY - 99.4% | ||||||||
77,850 | Franklin FTSE Canada ETF | $ | 3,011,238 | |||||
238,740 | Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF(a) | 6,736,359 | ||||||
378,870 | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 20,523,388 | ||||||
700,650 | iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF | 50,180,553 | ||||||
347,730 | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | 11,162,133 | ||||||
194,625 | SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 7,666,279 | ||||||
355,515 | SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF | 16,247,036 | ||||||
90,825 | Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | 6,860,012 | ||||||
TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $121,602,750) | 122,386,998 | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.7% | ||||||||
MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 0.7% | ||||||||
919,562 | State Street Institutional Money Market Fund, Premier Class, 4.24% (Cost $919,562)(b) | 919,562 | ||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 100.1% (Cost $122,522,312) | $ | 123,306,560 | ||||||
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (0.1)% | (90,770 | ) | ||||||
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | $ | 123,215,790 | ||||||
ETF | - Exchange-Traded Fund |
FTSE | - Financial Times Stock Exchange |
MSCI | - Morgan Stanley Capital International |
SPDR | - Standard & Poors Depositary Receipt |
(a) | Affiliated Company – Main International ETF 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, 2025. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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MAIN ETFS |
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Unaudited) |
April 30, 2025 |
Main Sector | Main Thematic | Main International | ||||||||||
Rotation ETF | Innovation ETF | ETF | ||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||
Investments in Affiliated Securities, at cost | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 6,253,355 | ||||||
Investments in Unaffiliated Securities, at cost | 1,689,904,243 | 148,026,013 | 116,268,957 | |||||||||
Total Investments, at cost | $ | 1,689,904,243 | $ | 148,026,013 | $ | 122,522,312 | ||||||
Investments in Affiliated Securities, at value | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 6,736,359 | ||||||
Investments in Unaffiliated Securities, at value | 2,012,441,738 | 140,300,821 | 116,570,201 | |||||||||
Total Investments, at value | $ | 2,012,441,738 | * | $ | 140,300,821 | * | $ | 123,306,560 | * | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 528,085 | 13,833 | — | |||||||||
Cash held for collateral at broker for options | 17,754,116 | — | — | |||||||||
Receivable for securities sold | 937,827 | — | — | |||||||||
Dividends and interest receivable | — | 10,084 | — | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 4,171 | 2,683 | 1,004 | |||||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 2,031,665,937 | 140,327,421 | 123,307,564 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||||||
Securities lending collateral payable | 183,327,125 | 4,734,342 | — | |||||||||
Options Written (Premiums Received $1,620,763) | 1,574,580 | — | — | |||||||||
Investment advisory fees payable | 720,233 | 66,739 | 53,092 | |||||||||
Payable to related parties | 115,683 | 9,139 | 12,989 | |||||||||
Other accrued expenses and other liabilities | 68,790 | 12,584 | 25,693 | |||||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 185,806,411 | 4,822,804 | 91,774 | |||||||||
NET ASSETS | $ | 1,845,859,526 | $ | 135,504,617 | $ | 123,215,790 | ||||||
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | ||||||||||||
Paid in capital | $ | 1,509,901,449 | $ | 159,232,642 | $ | 111,436,101 | ||||||
Accumulated earnings (losses) | 335,958,077 | (23,728,025 | ) | 11,779,689 | ||||||||
NET ASSETS | $ | 1,845,859,526 | $ | 135,504,617 | $ | 123,215,790 | ||||||
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: | ||||||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 1,845,859,526 | $ | 135,504,617 | $ | 123,215,790 | ||||||
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized) | 36,050,000 | 7,280,000 | 5,190,000 | |||||||||
Net asset value (Net Assets ÷ Shares Outstanding), offering price and redemption price per share | $ | 51.20 | $ | 18.61 | $ | 23.74 | ||||||
* | Includes fair value of securities on loan in the amount of $176,878,023, $6,593,039 and $0 for Main Sector Rotation ETF, Main Thematic Innovation ETF and Main International ETF, respectively. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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MAIN ETFS |
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) |
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2025 |
Main Sector Rotation ETF | Main Thematic Innovation ETF | Main International ETF | ||||||||||
INVESTMENT INCOME | ||||||||||||
Dividends | $ | 8,641,391 | $ | 260,457 | $ | 917,768 | ||||||
Dividends from affiliates | — | — | 441,915 | |||||||||
Interest | 261,752 | 26,296 | — | |||||||||
Securities lending income | 419,327 | 74,149 | 197,511 | |||||||||
Less: Foreign withholding taxes | — | (6,009 | ) | — | ||||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME | 9,322,470 | 354,893 | 1,557,194 | |||||||||
EXPENSES | ||||||||||||
Investment advisory fees | 4,822,721 | 488,967 | 314,916 | |||||||||
Administrative services fees | 378,596 | 45,037 | 43,477 | |||||||||
Custodian fees | 72,836 | 5,266 | 4,789 | |||||||||
Printing and postage expenses | 29,696 | 24,747 | 3,712 | |||||||||
Compliance officer fees | 26,340 | 8,909 | 8,071 | |||||||||
Professional fees | 17,700 | 17,399 | 16,904 | |||||||||
Trustees fees and expenses | 11,620 | 6,929 | 6,241 | |||||||||
Insurance expense | 10,199 | 1,485 | 1,044 | |||||||||
Transfer agent fees | 16,829 | 8,415 | 8,415 | |||||||||
Other expenses | 22,273 | 7,424 | 12,374 | |||||||||
TOTAL EXPENSES | 5,408,810 | 614,578 | 419,943 | |||||||||
NET EXPENSES | 5,408,810 | 614,578 | 419,943 | |||||||||
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | 3,913,660 | (259,685 | ) | 1,137,251 | ||||||||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, IN-KIND REDEMPTIONS AND OPTIONS WRITTEN | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||||||||||||
Investments, unaffiliated companies | (30,805,261 | ) | 33,093 | 666,106 | ||||||||
Investments, affiliated companies | — | — | (648,741 | ) | ||||||||
Options written | 1,071,091 | — | — | |||||||||
In-kind redemptions, unaffiliated companies | 85,869,976 | 19,055,205 | 7,576,695 | |||||||||
In-kind redemptions, affiliated companies | — | — | 5,787,963 | |||||||||
Capital gain distributions from underlying investment companies | — | — | 147,755 | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||||||||||||
Investments, unaffiliated companies | (129,479,899 | ) | (12,722,603 | ) | (6,703,787 | ) | ||||||
Investments, affiliated companies | — | — | (686,804 | ) | ||||||||
Options written | 46,183 | — | — | |||||||||
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, IN-KIND REDEMPTIONS AND OPTIONS WRITTEN | (73,297,910 | ) | 6,365,695 | 6,139,187 | ||||||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | (69,384,250 | ) | $ | 6,106,010 | $ | 7,276,438 | |||||
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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MAIN SECTOR ROTATION ETF |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
For the | ||||||||
Six Months Ended | For the | |||||||
April 30, 2025 | Year Ended | |||||||
(Unaudited) | October 31, 2024 | |||||||
FROM OPERATIONS: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 3,913,660 | $ | 8,596,728 | ||||
Net realized gain from investments, options written and in-kind redemptions | 56,135,806 | 108,631,434 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and options written | (129,433,716 | ) | 279,480,917 | |||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (69,384,250 | ) | 396,709,079 | |||||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | ||||||||
Total distributions paid | (6,769,850 | ) | (6,116,485 | ) | ||||
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | (6,769,850 | ) | (6,116,485 | ) | ||||
FROM SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST: | ||||||||
Proceeds from shares sold | 359,765,642 | 631,512,677 | ||||||
Payments for shares redeemed | (297,686,845 | ) | (381,903,096 | ) | ||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from shares of beneficial interest | 62,078,797 | 249,609,581 | ||||||
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | (14,075,303 | ) | 640,202,175 | |||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of Period | 1,859,934,829 | 1,219,732,654 | ||||||
End of Period | $ | 1,845,859,526 | $ | 1,859,934,829 | ||||
SHARE ACTIVITY | ||||||||
Shares sold | 6,450,000 | 13,150,000 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (5,350,000 | ) | (8,000,000 | ) | ||||
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | 1,100,000 | 5,150,000 | ||||||
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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MAIN THEMATIC INNOVATION ETF |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
For the | ||||||||
Six Months Ended | For the | |||||||
April 30, 2025 | Year Ended | |||||||
(Unaudited) | October 31, 2024 | |||||||
FROM OPERATIONS: | ||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (259,685 | ) | $ | 61,615 | |||
Net realized gain from investments and in-kind redemptions | 19,088,298 | 4,165,658 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | (12,722,603 | ) | 32,732,433 | |||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 6,106,010 | 36,959,706 | ||||||
FROM SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST: | ||||||||
Proceeds from shares sold | 104,714,572 | 105,614,375 | ||||||
Payments for shares redeemed | (115,320,905 | ) | (85,657,160 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from shares of beneficial interest | (10,606,333 | ) | 19,957,215 | |||||
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | (4,500,323 | ) | 56,916,921 | |||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of Period | 140,004,940 | 83,088,019 | ||||||
End of Period | $ | 135,504,617 | $ | 140,004,940 | ||||
SHARE ACTIVITY | ||||||||
Shares sold | 4,890,000 | 6,390,000 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (5,390,000 | ) | (5,090,000 | ) | ||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | (500,000 | ) | 1,300,000 | |||||
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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MAIN INTERNATIONAL ETF |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS |
For the | ||||||||
Six Months Ended | For the | |||||||
April 30, 2025 | Year Ended | |||||||
(Unaudited) | October 31, 2024 | |||||||
FROM OPERATIONS: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 1,137,251 | $ | 3,443,946 | ||||
Net realized gain from investments and in-kind redemptions | 13,382,023 | 4,496,763 | ||||||
Capital gain distributions from underlying investment companies | 147,755 | 12,382 | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | (7,390,591 | ) | 11,543,648 | |||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 7,276,438 | 19,496,739 | ||||||
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | ||||||||
Total distributions paid | (2,646,525 | ) | (2,034,833 | ) | ||||
Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions to shareholders | (2,646,525 | ) | (2,034,833 | ) | ||||
FROM SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST: | ||||||||
Proceeds from shares sold | 78,256,940 | 52,931,270 | ||||||
Payments for shares redeemed | (72,211,461 | ) | (49,706,860 | ) | ||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from shares of beneficial interest | 6,045,479 | 3,224,410 | ||||||
TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | 10,675,392 | 20,686,316 | ||||||
NET ASSETS | ||||||||
Beginning of Period | 112,540,398 | 91,854,082 | ||||||
End of Period | $ | 123,215,790 | $ | 112,540,398 | ||||
SHARE ACTIVITY | ||||||||
Shares sold | 3,340,000 | 2,390,000 | ||||||
Shares redeemed | (3,070,000 | ) | (2,220,000 | ) | ||||
Net increase in shares of beneficial interest outstanding | 270,000 | 170,000 | ||||||
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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MAIN SECTOR ROTATION ETF |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Year/Period |
For the | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended | For the | For the | For the | For the | For the | For the | ||||||||||||||||||||||
April 30, 2025 | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Period* Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | October 31, 2024 | October 31, 2023 | October 31, 2022 | October 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 | May 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of year/period | $ | 53.22 | $ | 40.93 | $ | 38.91 | $ | 43.23 | $ | 40.42 | $ | 27.72 | $ | 26.99 | ||||||||||||||
Income from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (1,6) | 0.11 | 0.26 | 0.42 | 0.35 | 0.15 | 0.24 | 0.38 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | (1.94 | ) | 12.23 | 1.97 | (4.40 | ) | 2.77 | 12.83 | 0.74 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | (1.83 | ) | 12.49 | 2.39 | (4.05 | ) | 2.92 | 13.07 | 1.12 | |||||||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.19 | ) | (0.20 | ) | (0.37 | ) | (0.27 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.37 | ) | (0.39 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net realized gains | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total distributions | (0.19 | ) | (0.20 | ) | (0.37 | ) | (0.27 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.37 | ) | (0.39 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of year/period | $ | 51.20 | $ | 53.22 | $ | 40.93 | $ | 38.91 | $ | 43.23 | $ | 40.42 | $ | 27.72 | ||||||||||||||
Market price, end of year/period | $ | 51.22 | $ | 53.25 | $ | 40.97 | $ | 38.91 | $ | 43.20 | $ | 40.46 | $ | 27.73 | ||||||||||||||
Total return (2) | (3.46 | )% (3) | 30.56 | % | 6.16 | % | (9.37 | )% | 7.25 | % (3) | 47.61 | % | 4.28 | % | ||||||||||||||
Net assets, at end of year/period (000s) | $ | 1,845,860 | $ | 1,859,935 | $ | 1,219,733 | $ | 963,076 | $ | 1,020,289 | $ | 871,097 | $ | 535,065 | ||||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (5) | 0.56 | % (4) | 0.66 | % (8) | 0.57 | % | 0.58 | % | 0.57 | % (4) | 0.59 | % | 0.60 | % | ||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (6) | 0.41 | % (4) | 0.53 | % (8) | 1.00 | % | 0.86 | % | 0.88 | % (4) | 0.69 | % | 1.32 | % | ||||||||||||||
Portfolio Turnover Rate (7) | 24 | % (3) | 22 | % | 33 | % | 48 | % | 0 | % (3) | 27 | % | 76 | % | ||||||||||||||
(1) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
(2) | Total returns are historical in nature and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. |
(3) | Not annualized. |
(4) | Annualized. |
(5) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
(6) | Recognition of investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
(7) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of processing capital share transactions in Creation Units. (Note 7) |
(8) | Includes interest expense. Excluding interest expense, the following ratios would have been: |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (5) | N/A | 0.57 | % | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (6) | N/A | 0.62 | % | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||
* | For the period June 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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MAIN THEMATIC INNOVATION ETF |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Year/Period |
For the | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended | For the | For the | For the | For the | For the | |||||||||||||||||||
April 30, 2025 | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Period* Ended | Period Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | October 31, 2024 | October 31, 2023 | October 31, 2022 | October 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 (1) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of year/period | $ | 18.00 | $ | 12.82 | $ | 12.38 | $ | 23.68 | $ | 23.05 | $ | 25.00 | ||||||||||||
Income from investment operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) (2) | (0.04 | ) | 0.01 | (8) | 0.00 | (3,8) | (0.00 | ) (3,8) | 0.00 | (3,8) | (0.06 | ) (8) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 0.65 | 5.17 | 0.48 | (10) | (11.28 | ) | 0.65 | (1.89 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total from investment operations | 0.61 | 5.18 | 0.48 | (11.28 | ) | 0.65 | (1.95 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | — | — | (0.04 | ) | (0.02 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Return of capital | — | — | — | — | (0.02 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Total distributions | — | — | (0.04 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.02 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||
Net asset value, end of year/period | $ | 18.61 | $ | 18.00 | $ | 12.82 | $ | 12.38 | $ | 23.68 | $ | 23.05 | ||||||||||||
Market price, end of year/period | $ | 18.56 | $ | 18.01 | $ | 12.84 | $ | 12.38 | $ | 23.65 | $ | 23.04 | ||||||||||||
Total return (4) | 3.39 | % (5) | 40.41 | % | 3.88 | % | (47.66 | )% | 2.82 | % (5) | (7.80 | )% (5) | ||||||||||||
Net assets, at end of year/period (000s) | $ | 135,505 | $ | 140,005 | $ | 83,088 | $ | 53,602 | $ | 84,522 | $ | 68,918 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (7) | 0.82 | % (6) | 0.85 | % | 0.94 | % | 0.96 | % | 0.87 | % (6) | 0.86 | % (6) | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | (0.35 | )% (6) | 0.05 | % (8) | 0.03 | % (8) | (0.00 | )% (8) | 0.02 | % (6,8) | (0.72 | )% (6,8) | ||||||||||||
Portfolio Turnover Rate (9) | 3 | % (5) | 39 | % | 52 | % | 43 | % | 34 | % (5) | 60 | % (5) | ||||||||||||
(1) | The Main Thematic Innovation ETF commenced operations on January 28, 2021. |
(2) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
(3) | Represents amount less than 0.005. |
(4) | Total returns are historical in nature and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. |
(5) | Not annualized. |
(6) | Annualized. |
(7) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
(8) | Recognition of investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
(9) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of processing capital share transactions in Creation Units. (Note 7) |
(10) | Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments per share are balancing amounts necessary to reconcile the change in net asset value per share for the period, and may not reconcile with aggregate gains/(losses) in the statement of operations due to the share transactions for the period. |
* | For the period June 1, 2021 to October 31, 2021. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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MAIN INTERNATIONAL ETF |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Year/Period |
For the | ||||||||||||
Six Months Ended | For the | For the | ||||||||||
April 30, 2025 | Year Ended | Period Ended | ||||||||||
(Unaudited) | October 31, 2024 | October 31, 2023 (1) | ||||||||||
Net asset value, beginning of year/period | $ | 22.87 | $ | 19.34 | $ | 20.00 | ||||||
Income from investment operations: | ||||||||||||
Net investment income (2,7) | 0.22 | 0.68 | 0.43 | |||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | 1.18 | 3.25 | (0.51 | ) | ||||||||
Total from investment operations | 1.40 | 3.93 | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||
Less distributions from: | ||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.53 | ) | (0.40 | ) | (0.58 | ) | ||||||
Total distributions | (0.53 | ) | (0.40 | ) | (0.58 | ) | ||||||
Net asset value, end of year/period | $ | 23.74 | $ | 22.87 | $ | 19.34 | ||||||
Market price, end of year/period | $ | 23.70 | $ | 22.91 | $ | 19.36 | ||||||
Total return (3) | 6.30 | % (4) | 20.39 | % | (0.53 | )% (4) | ||||||
Net assets, at end of year/period (000s) | $ | 123,216 | $ | 112,540 | $ | 91,854 | ||||||
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (6) | 0.73 | % (5) | 0.73 | % | 0.78 | % (5) | ||||||
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (6) | 0.73 | % (5) | 0.70 | % | 0.64 | % (5) | ||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (7) | 1.99 | % (5) | 3.01 | % | 2.26 | % (5) | ||||||
Portfolio Turnover Rate (8) | 40 | % (4) | 37 | % | 33 | % (4) | ||||||
(1) | The Main International ETF commenced operations on December 1, 2022. |
(2) | Per share amounts calculated using the average shares method, which more appropriately presents the per share data for the period. |
(3) | Total returns are historical in nature and assume changes in share price, reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. |
(4) | Not annualized. |
(5) | Annualized. |
(6) | Does not include the expenses of other investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
(7) | Recognition of investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing and declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Fund invests. |
(8) | Portfolio turnover rate excludes portfolio securities received or delivered as a result of processing capital share transactions in Creation Units. (Note 7) |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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April 30, 2025 |
1. | ORGANIZATION |
The Main Sector Rotation ETF, the Main Thematic Innovation ETF and the Main International ETF (each a Fund and collectively the Funds) are each a diversified series of Northern Lights Fund Trust IV (the Trust), a Trust organized under the laws of the State of Delaware on June 2, 2015, and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as open-end management investment companies. The Main Sector Rotation ETF commenced operations on September 5, 2017. The Main Thematic Innovation ETF commenced operations on January 28, 2021. The Main International ETF commenced operations on December 1, 2022. The Main Sector Rotation ETF and the Main International ETF are fund of funds in that each Fund will generally invest in other investment companies.
The Funds investment objectives are as follows:
Main Sector Rotation ETF – seeks to outperform the S&P 500 in rising markets while limiting losses during periods of decline.
Main Thematic Innovation ETF – seeks to outperform the MSCI ACWI Index in rising markets while limiting losses during periods of decline.
Main International ETF – seeks to outperform the MSCI All Country World ex-USA Index® over a full market cycle while maintaining below-benchmark risk.
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in preparation of their financial statements. These policies are in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP). The preparation of 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 increase and decrease in net assets from operations during the reporting 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.
Operating Segments – The Funds have adopted FASB Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (ASU 2023-07). Adoption of the standard impacted financial statement disclosures only and did not affect each Funds financial position or the results of its operations. An operating segment is defined in Topic 280 as a component of a public entity that engages in business activities from which it may recognize revenues and incur expenses, has operating results that are regularly reviewed by the public entitys chief operating decision maker (CODM) to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and has discrete financial information available. The CODM is comprised of each Funds portfolio managers and Chief Financial Officer of the Funds. Each Fund operates as a single operating segment. Each Funds income, expenses, assets, changes in net assets resulting from operations and performance are regularly monitored and assessed as a whole by the CODM responsible for oversight functions of each Fund, using the information presented in the financial statements and financial highlights.
Security Valuation – Securities listed on an exchange are valued at the last reported sale price at the close of the regular trading session of the 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 day of valuation. Options contracts listed on a securities exchange or board of trade for which market quotations are readily available shall be valued at the last quoted sales price or, in the absence of a sale, at the mean between the current bid and ask prices on the day of valuation. Equity option contracts not listed on a securities exchange or board of trade for
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April 30, 2025 |
which over-the-counter market quotations are readily available shall be valued at the mean between the current bid and ask prices on the day of valuation. Index options shall be valued at the mean between the current bid and ask prices on the day of valuation. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value, including the short-term investment currently held. Debt securities (other than short-term obligations) are valued each day by an independent pricing service approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) based on methods which include consideration of: yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type, indications as to values from dealers, and general market conditions or market quotations from a major market maker in the securities. Short-term debt obligations, having 60 days or less remaining until maturity at time of purchase, may be valued at amortized cost.
The Fund may hold investments, 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 investments will be valued using the fair value procedures approved by the Board. The Board has delegated execution of these procedures to the adviser as its valuation designee (the Valuation Designee) . The Board 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 the Valuation Designee in determining a security-specific fair value. The Board is responsible for reviewing and approving fair value methodologies utilized by the Valuation Designee, which approval shall be based upon whether the Valuation Designee followed the valuation procedures established by the Board.
Valuation of Underlying Investment Companies – The Main Sector Rotation ETF and Main International ETF may invest in portfolios of open-end or closed-end investment companies (the Underlying Funds). Mutual funds are valued at their respective net asset values as reported by such investment companies. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are valued at the lasted reported sales price or official closing price. Open-end investment companies 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 using the methods established by the board of directors of the open-end funds. The shares of many closed-end investment companies and ETFs, 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 or ETF purchased by the Funds will not change.
Fair Valuation Process – Applicable investments are valued by the Valuation Designee pursuant to valuation procedures established by the Board. 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 Valuation Designee, the prices or values available do not represent the fair value of the instrument; factors which may cause the Valuation Designee to make such a judgment include, but are not limited to, the following: only a bid price or an asked price is available; the spread between bid and asked 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; and (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 Funds 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 investments, such as private investments or non-traded securities are valued 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 should take into consideration all relevant factors as may be appropriate under the circumstances). If a current bid from such independent dealers or other independent parties is unavailable, the Valuation Designee 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 a Funds 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
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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.
The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of its 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 the Funds have the ability to access.
Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument in an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Funds own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.
The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
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, 2025 for the Funds investments measured at fair value:
Main Sector Rotation ETF
Assets | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Exchange-Traded Funds | $ | 1,828,495,706 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,828,495,706 | ||||||||
Collateral For Securities Loaned | 183,327,125 | — | — | 183,327,125 | ||||||||||||
Money Market Funds | 618,907 | — | — | 618,907 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 2,012,441,738 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2,012,441,738 | ||||||||
Liabilities | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Call Options Written | $ | — | $ | 1,574,580 | $ | — | $ | 1,574,580 | ||||||||
Total | $ | — | $ | 1,574,580 | $ | — | $ | 1,574,580 |
Main Thematic Innovation ETF
Assets | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Common Stocks* | $ | 133,869,615 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 133,869,615 | ||||||||
Right | 49,345 | — | — | $ | 49,345 | |||||||||||
Collateral For Securities Loaned | 4,734,342 | — | — | 4,734,342 | ||||||||||||
Money Market Funds | 1,647,519 | — | — | 1,647,519 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 140,300,821 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 140,300,821 |
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Main International ETF
Assets | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Exchange-Traded Funds | $ | 122,386,998 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 122,386,998 | ||||||||
Money Market Funds | 919,562 | — | — | 919,562 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 123,306,560 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 123,306,560 |
* | Refer to the Schedule of Investments for industry classification. |
The Funds did not hold any Level 3 securities during the period.
Option Transactions – When a Fund writes a call option, an amount equal to the premium received is included in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as a liability. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option. If an option expires on its stipulated expiration date or if a Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, a gain or loss is realized. If a written call option is exercised, a gain or loss is realized for the sale of the underlying security and the proceeds from the sale are increased by the premium originally received. As writer of an option, a Fund has no control over whether the option will be exercised and, as a result, retains the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option. The Main Sector Rotation ETF writes options with the objective of generating income by way of cash premiums received from the written options.
The Funds may purchase put and call options. A call option on a security is a contract that gives the holder of the option, in return for a premium, the right, but not the obligation, to buy from the writer of the option the security underlying the option at a specified exercise or strike price by or before the contracts expiration. Put options are purchased to hedge against a decline in the value of securities held in the Funds portfolios. If such a decline occurs, the put options will permit the Funds to sell the securities underlying such options at the exercise price, or to close out the options at a profit. The premium paid for a put or call option plus any transaction costs will reduce the benefit, if any, realized by the Funds upon exercise of the option, and, unless the price of the underlying security rises or declines sufficiently, the option may expire worthless to the Funds. In addition, in the event that the price of the security in connection with which an option was purchased moves in a direction favorable to the Funds, the benefits realized by the Funds as a result of such favorable movement will be reduced by the amount of the premium paid for the option and related transaction costs. Written and purchased options are non-income producing securities. With purchased options, there is minimal counterparty risk to the Funds since these options are exchange traded and the exchanges clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange traded options, guarantees against a possible default.
Exchange Traded Funds Risk – The Main Sector Rotation ETF and Main International ETF may invest in ETFs. ETFs are a type of fund bought and sold on a securities exchange. An ETF trades like common stock and represents a 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.
Derivatives Risk – The Funds use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. These risks include (i) the risk that the counterparty to a derivative transaction may not fulfill its contractual obligations; (ii) risk of mispricing or improper valuation; and (iii) the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index. Derivative prices are highly volatile and may fluctuate substantially during a short period of time. Such prices are influenced by numerous factors that affect the markets, including, but not limited to: changing supply and demand relationships; government programs and policies; national and international political and economic events, changes in interest rates, inflation and deflation and changes in supply and demand relationships. Trading derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities including:
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Leverage and Volatility Risk: Derivative contracts ordinarily have leverage inherent in their terms. The low margin deposits normally required in trading derivatives, including options, permit a high degree of leverage. Accordingly, a relatively small price movement may result in an immediate and substantial loss to the Funds. The use of leverage may also cause the Funds to liquidate portfolio positions when it would not be advantageous to do so in order to satisfy its obligations or to meet collateral segregation requirements. The use of leveraged derivatives can magnify the Funds potential for gain or loss and, therefore, amplify the effects of market volatility on the Funds share price.
Options Risk: There are risks associated with the sale and purchase of call and put options. As a seller (writer) of a put option, the Funds will tend to lose money if the value of the reference index or security falls below the strike price. As the seller (writer) of a call option, the Funds may experience lower returns if the value of the reference index or security rises above the strike price.
Index Call Option Risk: Because the exercise of index options is settled in cash, sellers of index call options, such as the Funds, cannot provide in advance for their potential settlement obligations by acquiring and holding the underlying securities. The Funds bear a risk that the value of the securities held by the Funds will vary from the value of the index and relative to the written index call option positions. Accordingly, the Funds may incur losses on the index call options that it has sold that exceed gains on other securities in its portfolio. The value of index options written by the Funds, which will be priced daily, will be affected by changes in the value of and dividend rates of the underlying common stocks in the index, changes in the actual or perceived volatility of the stock market and the remaining time to the options expiration. The value of the index options also may be adversely affected if the market for the index options becomes less liquid or smaller.
As a writer of an index call option, a Fund forgoes, during the options life, the opportunity to profit from increases in the market value of the index underlying the call option above the sum of the premium and the strike price of the option, but will retain the risk of loss should the market value of the index underlying the call option decline. The purchaser of the index call option has the right to any appreciation in the value of the underlying index over the exercise price upon the exercise of the call option or the expiration date.
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 the Funds portfolio may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters, climate-change and climate-related events, pandemics, epidemics, terrorism, regulatory events, tariffs and trade wars, and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on the U.S. financial market.
Securities Lending Risk – The Funds may lend portfolio securities to institutions, such as banks and certain broker-dealers. The Funds may experience a loss or delay in the recovery of its securities if the borrowing institution breaches its agreement with the Funds (see additional information at Note 8).
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 using the effective yield method. Dividend income and expense are 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.
Distributions to Shareholders – Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly by the Main Sector Rotation ETF and semi-annually by the Main Thematic Innovation ETF and Main International ETF. Distributable net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and distributed annually. Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These book/tax differences are considered either temporary (e.g.,
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deferred losses, capital loss carryforwards, etc.) 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; 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 the Funds. Dividends that represent long term capital gain distributions from underlying investments are reclassified out of dividend income and presented separately for financial reporting purposes. The Funds hold certain investments which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon available funds from operations. Distributions received from investments in securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gains are recorded as a reduction of the cost of investments or as a realized gain, respectively.
Federal Income Taxes – The Funds intend to continue to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no provision for federal income tax is required.
The Funds recognize 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 the Funds 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 October 31, 2021, to October 31, 2024, or expected to be taken in the Funds October 31, 2025 year-end tax returns. The Funds identify their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal, Ohio and foreign jurisdictions where the Funds make significant investments. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the period, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties. 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.
Expenses – Expenses of the Trust that are directly identifiable to a specific fund are charged to that fund. Expenses, which are not readily identifiable to a specific fund, are allocated in such a manner as deemed equitable (as determined by the Board), taking into consideration the nature and type of expense and the relative sizes of the funds in the Trust.
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 risk of loss due to these warranties and indemnities appears to be remote.
Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents are held with a financial institution and include demand deposits and short-term, liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. The assets of the Funds may be placed in deposit accounts at U.S. banks and such deposits generally exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance limits. The FDIC insures deposit accounts up to $250,000 for each accountholder. The counterparty is generally a single bank rather than a group of financial institutions; thus there may be a greater counterparty credit risk. The Funds place deposits only with those counterparties which are believed to be creditworthy and there has been no history of loss.
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3. | INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS |
For the six months ended April 30, 2025, cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities (excluding in-kind transactions and short-term investments), amounted to the following:
Purchases | Sales | |||||||
Main Sector Rotation ETF | $ | 688,961,112 | $ | 469,753,403 | ||||
Main Thematic Innovation ETF | 97,553,784 | 4,896,185 | ||||||
Main International ETF | 118,040,723 | 45,415,663 | ||||||
For the six months ended April 30, 2025, cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities for in-kind transactions, amounted to the following:
Purchases | Sales | |||||||
Main Sector Rotation ETF | $ | 137,740,302 | $ | 297,580,367 | ||||
Main Thematic Innovation ETF | 8,002,403 | 110,995,615 | ||||||
Main International ETF | 6,966,109 | 72,963,182 | ||||||
4. | INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES |
Main Management ETF Advisors, LLC serves as the investment adviser (the Adviser) to the Funds. Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Trust, on behalf of each Fund, the Adviser, under the oversight of the Board, oversees the daily operations of the Funds, manages the Funds portfolios, and supervises the performance of administrative and professional services provided by others. As compensation for its services and the related expenses borne by the Adviser, the Funds pay the Adviser a management fee, computed and accrued daily and paid monthly, at an annual rate of 0.50%, 0.65%, and 0.55% of the average daily net assets of the Main Sector Rotation ETF, Main Thematic Innovation ETF, and Main International ETF, respectively.
For the six months ended April 30, 2025, the advisory fees incurred by each of the Funds were as follows:
Advisory Fee | ||||
Main Sector Rotation ETF | $ | 4,822,721 | ||
Main Thematic Innovation ETF | 488,967 | |||
Main International ETF | 314,916 | |||
The Adviser has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Funds, until at least February 28, 2031 for Main Sector Rotation ETF and Main Thematic Innovation ETF and until at least February 28, 2026 for Main International ETF, to ensure that total annual fund operating expenses after fee waiver and/or reimbursement (exclusive of any front-end or contingent deferred loads, taxes, brokerage fees and commissions, borrowing costs (such as interest and dividend expense on securities sold short), acquired fund fees and expenses, fees and expenses associated with investments in other collective investment vehicles or derivative instruments (including for example option and swap fees and expenses), or extraordinary expenses such as litigation (which may include indemnification of Fund officers and Trustees, contractual indemnification of Fund service providers (other than the Adviser))) will not exceed 0.65%, 0.99%, and 0.74% of the average daily net assets of the Main Sector Rotation ETF, Main Thematic Innovation ETF, and Main International ETF, respectively. These fee waivers and expense reimbursements are subject to possible recoupment by the Adviser from the Funds in future years (within the three years from the time the fees were waived or reimbursed), if such recoupment can be achieved within the lesser of the foregoing expense limits or those in place at the time of recapture. This agreement may be terminated only by the Board on 60 days written notice to the Adviser. The total amount of previously waived fees by the Main International ETF are $107,209 and $37,935 which are subject to recapture until October 31, 2026 and October 31, 2027, respectively. During the six months ended April 30, 2025, the Funds did not waive any advisory fees. As of April 30, 2025, there are no previously waived advisory fees subject to recapture for the Main Sector Rotation ETF and Main Thematic Innovation ETF.
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Distributor – The distributor of the Funds is Northern Lights Distributors, LLC (the Distributor). The Board has adopted, on behalf of the Funds, the Trusts Master Distribution and Shareholder Servicing Plan as amended (the Plan), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, to pay for certain distribution activities and shareholder services related to Fund shares. Under the Plan, the Funds may pay 0.25% per year of the average daily net assets of each Funds shares for such distribution and shareholder service activities. As of April 30, 2025, the Plan has not been activated.
The Distributor acts as the Funds principal underwriter in a continuous public offering of each Funds shares and is an affiliate of Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC.
In addition, certain affiliates of the Distributor provide services to the Funds as follows:
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (UFS) – An affiliate of the Distributor, provides administration and fund accounting services to the Trust. Pursuant to separate servicing agreements with UFS, the Funds pay UFS customary fees for providing administration and fund accounting services to the Funds as shown in the Statements of Operations. 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) – 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 the Funds which are included in the compliance officer fees in the Statements of Operations.
Blu Giant, LLC (Blu Giant) – Blu Giant, an affiliate of UFS and the Distributor, provides EDGAR conversion and filing services as well as print management services for the Funds on an ad-hoc basis. For the provision of these services, Blu Giant receives customary fees from the Funds which are included in the printing and postage expenses in the Statements of Operations.
5. | AGGREGATE UNREALIZED APPRECIATION AND DEPRECIATION – TAX BASIS |
At April 30, 2025, the aggregate cost for federal tax purposes, which differs from fair value by net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities, are as follows:
Gross | Gross | Net Unrealized | ||||||||||||||
Tax | Unrealized | Unrealized | Appreciation | |||||||||||||
Cost | Appreciation | Depreciation | (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||
Main Sector Rotation ETF | $ | 1,688,283,480 | $ | 322,583,678 | $ | — | $ | 322,583,678 | ||||||||
Main Thematic Innovation ETF | $ | 147,995,078 | $ | 14,317,710 | $ | (22,011,967 | ) | $ | (7,694,257 | ) | ||||||
Main International ETF | $ | 122,522,312 | $ | 2,554,433 | $ | (1,770,185 | ) | $ | 784,248 |
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6. | DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND TAX COMPONENTS OF CAPITAL |
The tax character of Funds distributions for the period ended October 31, 2024, and October 31, 2023 was as follows:
For the period ended October 31, 2024: | ||||||||||||||||
Ordinary | Long-Term | Return | ||||||||||||||
Portfolio | Income | Capital Gains | of Capital | Total | ||||||||||||
Main Sector Rotation ETF | $ | 6,116,485 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 6,116,485 | ||||||||
Main Thematic Innovation ETF | — | — | — | $ | — | |||||||||||
Main International ETF | 2,034,833 | — | — | $ | 2,034,833 | |||||||||||
For the period ended October 31, 2023: | ||||||||||||||||
Ordinary | Long-Term | Return | ||||||||||||||
Portfolio | Income | Capital Gains | of Capital | Total | ||||||||||||
Main Sector Rotation ETF | $ | 10,057,090 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 10,057,090 | ||||||||
Main Thematic Innovation ETF | 159,510 | — | — | $ | 159,510 | |||||||||||
Main International ETF | 1,913,795 | — | — | $ | 1,913,795 | |||||||||||
As of October 31, 2024, 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Portfolio | Income | Capital Gains | Late Year Loss | Forwards | Differences | (Depreciation) | Earnings/(Deficits) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Main Sector Rotation ETF | $ | 6,693,948 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (46,089,648 | ) | $ | (509,517 | ) | 452,017,394 | $ | 412,112,177 | |||||||||||||
Main Thematic Innovation ETF | — | — | — | (34,862,381 | ) | — | 5,028,346 | (29,834,035 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Main International ETF | 1,409,113 | — | — | (2,434,176 | ) | — | 8,174,839 | 7,149,776 | ||||||||||||||||||||
The difference between book basis and tax basis accumulated net investment income, unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and accumulated net realized loss from investments is primarily attributable to the mark-to-market on open passive foreign investment companies, the tax deferral of wash sales, and adjustments for C-Corporation return of capital distributions and straddles. In addition, the amount listed under other book/tax differences for the Funds is primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on straddles.
At October 31, 2024, the Funds had a capital loss carry forward for federal income tax purposes available to offset future capital gains, along with capital loss carryforwards utilized as follows:
Non-Expiring | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio | Short-Term | Long-Term | Total | CLCF Utilized | ||||||||||||
Main Sector Rotation ETF | $ | 37,376,026 | $ | 8,713,622 | $ | 46,089,648 | $ | 5,762,412 | ||||||||
Main Thematic Innovation ETF | 12,105,164 | 22,757,217 | 34,862,381 | — | ||||||||||||
Main International ETF | 2,434,176 | — | 2,434,176 | — | ||||||||||||
Permanent book and tax differences, primarily attributable to tax adjustments for realized gains (losses) on in-kind redemptions, and the book/tax basis treatment of net operating losses, resulted in reclassification for the year ended October 31, 2024 as follows:
Paid | ||||||||
In | Accumulated | |||||||
Portfolio | Capital | Earnings (Losses) | ||||||
Main Sector Rotation ETF | $ | 98,230,318 | $ | (98,230,318 | ) | |||
Main Thematic Innovation ETF | 16,350,355 | (16,350,355 | ) | |||||
Main International ETF | 5,100,045 | (5,100,045 | ) |
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7. | CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS |
Shares are not individually redeemable and may be redeemed by the Funds at net asset value only in large blocks known as Creation Units. Shares are created and redeemed by the Main Sector Rotation ETF only in Creation Unit size aggregations of 50,000 shares. Shares are created and redeemed by the Main Thematic Innovation ETF and Main International ETF only in Creation Unit size aggregations of 10,000 shares. Only Authorized Participants are permitted to purchase or redeem Creation Units from the Funds. An Authorized Participant is either (i) a broker-dealer or other participant in the clearing process through the Continuous Net Settlement System of the National Securities Clearing Corporation or (ii) a DTC participant and, in each case, must have executed a Participant Agreement with the Distributor. Such transactions are generally permitted on an in-kind basis, with a balancing cash component to equate the transaction to the net asset value per share of the Funds on the transaction date. Cash may be substituted equivalent to the value of certain securities generally when they are not available in sufficient quantity for delivery, not eligible for trading by the Authorized Participant or as a result of other market circumstances. In addition, the Funds may impose transaction fees on purchases and redemptions of the Funds shares to cover the custodial and other costs incurred by the Funds in effecting trades. A fixed fee payable to the custodian may be imposed on each creation and redemption transaction regardless of the number of Creation Units involved in the transaction (Fixed Fee). Purchases and redemptions of Creation Units for cash or involving cash-in-lieu are required to pay an additional variable charge to compensate the Funds and their ongoing shareholders for brokerage and market impact expenses relating to Creation Unit transactions (Variable Charge, and together with the Fixed Fee, the Transaction Fees). Transactions in capital shares for the Funds are disclosed in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. For the six months ended April 30, 2025, the fixed and variable fees were as follows:
Fixed Fees | Variable Fees | |||||||
Main Sector Rotation ETF | $ | 11,600 | $ | — | ||||
Main Thematic Innovation ETF | $ | 4,400 | $ | — | ||||
Main International ETF | $ | 1,800 | $ | — | ||||
The Transaction Fees for the Funds are listed in the table below:
Fixed Fee | Variable Charge |
$200 | 2.00%* |
* | The maximum Transaction Fee may be up to 2.00% of the amount invested. |
8. | SECURITIES LENDING |
Under an agreement (the Securities Lending Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company, each Fund can lend its portfolio securities to brokers, dealers and other financial institutions approved by the Board to earn additional income. The Securities Lending Agreement requires that loans are collateralized at all times in an amount equal to at least 100% of the value of any loaned securities at the time of the loan. Each Fund receives compensation in the form of fees. The amount of fees depends on a number of factors including the type of security and length of the loan. Each Fund continues to receive interest payments or dividends on the securities loaned during the borrowing period. Gain or loss in the fair value of securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan will be for the account of each Fund. Each Fund has the right under the terms of the Securities Lending Agreement to recall the securities from the borrower on demand. The cash collateral is held by the custodian in accordance with the custody agreement. Each Fund could experience delays in recovering their securities and possible loss of income or value if the borrower fails to return the borrowed securities, although the Funds are indemnified from this risk by contract with the securities lending agent.
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The following table is a summary of the Funds securities loaned and related collateral, which are subject to a netting agreement as of April 30, 2025:
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Statement of Assets & Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross | Net Amounts of | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Amounts Offset | Assets | |||||||||||||||||||||||
in the | Presented in | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts | Statement of | the Statement | ||||||||||||||||||||||
of Recognized | Assets & | of Assets & | Financial | Cash Collateral | Net | |||||||||||||||||||
Assets | Liabilities | Liabilities | Instruments (1) | Pledged (1) | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||
Main Sector Rotation ETF | $ | 176,878,023 | $ | — | $ | 176,878,023 | $ | — | $ | 176,878,023 | $ | — | ||||||||||||
Main Thematic Innovation ETF | $ | 6,593,039 | $ | — | $ | 6,593,039 | $ | 1,858,697 | $ | 4,734,342 | $ | — | ||||||||||||
(1) | The amount is limited to the asset balance and accordingly does not include excess collateral pledged. Non-cash collateral is not reflected in the Fund's records as the Fund does not have control of this collateral. |
As of April 30, 2025, the fair value of the securities loaned for the Funds totaled $176,878,023 and $6,593,039 for the Main Sector Rotation ETF and Main Thematic Innovation ETF, respectively. The securities loaned are noted in the Schedules of Investments. The fair value of the Collateral for Securities Loaned on the Schedule of Investments includes cash collateral received and reinvested that totaled $183,327,125 and $4,734,342 for the Main Sector Rotation ETF and Main Thematic Innovation ETF, respectively, at April 30, 2025. These amounts are offset by a liability recorded as Collateral for securities loaned. The contractual maturity of securities purchased with the cash collateral is on an overnight and continuous basis. At April 30, 2025, the Main Sector Roation ETF and Main Thematic Innovaiton ETF received non-cash collateral of $17,200,738 and $2,268,738, respectively. The non-cash collateral consists of U.S. Treasury Notes and U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds, with coupon rates ranging from 0.25% to 4.87% and maturity dates from 11/15/2025 to 11/15/2053 and is held at the Funds securities lending agent. The Fund cannot pledge or resell the collateral.
Remaining Contractual Maturity of Collateral As of April 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Overnight and | Up to | Greater than | ||||||||||||||||||||
Collateral | Continuous | 30 Days | 30-90 days | 90 days | Total | |||||||||||||||||
Main Sector Rotation ETF | Cash Collateral | $ | 183,327,125 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 183,327,125 | |||||||||||
Non-Cash Collateral | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 17,200,738 | $ | 17,200,738 | ||||||||||||
$ | 183,327,125 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 17,200,738 | $ | 200,527,863 | |||||||||||||
Main Thematic Innovation ETF | Cash Collateral | $ | 4,734,342 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 4,734,342 | |||||||||||
Non-Cash Collateral | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2,268,738 | $ | 2,268,738 | ||||||||||||
$ | 4,734,342 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2,268,738 | $ | 7,003,080 | |||||||||||||
9. | DERIVATIVE TRANSACTIONS |
The following is a summary of the effect of derivative transactions on the Main Sector Rotation ETFs Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of April 30, 2025.
Contract Type/Primary Risk Exposure | Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | ||||
Equity Contract/Equity Price Risk | Options Written at fair value | $ | 1,574,580 | |||
The following is a summary of the effect of derivative instruments on the Main Sector Rotation ETFs Statement of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2025.
Net | ||||||||
Net | Change in Unrealized | |||||||
Realized Gain | Appreciation | |||||||
Contract Type/Primary Risk Exposure | on Options Written | on Options Written | ||||||
Equity Contract/Equity Price Risk | $ | 1,071,091 | $ | 46,183 |
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MAIN ETFS |
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued) |
April 30, 2025 |
The average quarterly notional value of derivative instruments outstanding during the six months ended April 30, 2025, was $180,964,000.
As of April 30, 2025, the Main Sector Rotation ETF had $17,754,116 in cash held for collateral at the broker and $0 in cash held for collateral at the custodian for options as shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
10. | INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATED INVESTMENT COMPANIES |
An affiliated company is a company in which a Fund has ownership of at least 5% of the voting securities. Companies that are affiliates at April 30, 2025 are noted in a Funds Schedule of Investments. Transactions during the period with the companies that are affiliated or were affiliates at the beginning of the period are as follows:
Main International ETF | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value | Net Change in | Dividend | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of | Realized Gain | Unrealized | Fair Value End of | Credited to | Shares End | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period | Purchases | Sales Proceeds | (Loss) | Depreciation | Period | Income | of Period | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franklin FTSE China ETF | $ | 14,835,488 | $ | 426,328 | $ | (16,632,066 | ) | $ | 3,182,062 | $ | (1,811,812 | ) | $ | — | $ | 316,252 | — | |||||||||||||||
Franklin FTSE Germany ETF | $ | 3,244,590 | $ | 355,722 | $ | (4,091,913 | ) | $ | 754,893 | $ | (263,292 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Franklin FTSE Mexico ETF | $ | — | $ | 6,265,411 | $ | (11,818 | ) | $ | (239 | ) | $ | 483,005 | $ | 6,736,359 | $ | — | 238,740 | |||||||||||||||
Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | $ | 10,109,136 | $ | 277,337 | $ | (10,294,635 | ) | $ | (1,406,634 | ) | $ | 1,314,796 | $ | — | $ | 28,786 | — | |||||||||||||||
iShares MSCI Israel ETF | $ | 11,967,228 | $ | 390,379 | $ | (14,557,246 | ) | $ | 2,609,140 | $ | (409,501 | ) | $ | — | $ | 96,877 | — | |||||||||||||||
$ | 5,139,222 | $ | (686,804 | ) | $ | 6,736,359 | $ | 441,915 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
11. | SUBSEQUENT EVENTS |
Subsequent events after the date of the Statement of Assets and Liabilities have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued. Management has determined that no other events or transactions occurred requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.
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MAIN ETFS |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) |
April 30, 2025 |
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with accountants during the period covered by this report.
Proxy Disclosures
Not applicable.
Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers and Others
Refer to the financial statements included herein.
Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Agreement
Not applicable.
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Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable
Item 9. Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable
Item 10. Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies.
Included under Item 7
Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract.
Not applicable
Item 12. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable
Item 13. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable
Item 14. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable
Item 15. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
None
Item 16. Controls and Procedures
(a) The registrants Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the registrants disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Act) are effective in design and operation and are sufficient to form the basis of the certifications required by Rule 30a-(2) under the Act, based on their evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of this report on Form N-CSR.
(b) There were no changes in the registrants internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
Item 17. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable
Item 18. Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation.
(a) | Not applicable |
(b) | Not applicable |
Item 19. Exhibits.
(a)(1) Not applicable
(a)(2) Not applicable
(a)(4) Not applicable
(b) Certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)): Attached hereto
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.
Northern Lights Fund Trust IV
By /s/ Wendy Wang | |
Wendy Wang | |
Principal Executive Officer | |
Date: 7/3/2025 |
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 /s/ Wendy Wang | |
Wendy Wang | |
Principal Executive Officer | |
Date: 7/3/2025 | |
By /s/ Sam Singh | |
Sam Singh | |
Principal Financial Officer | |
Date: 7/3/2025 |