Statements of Changes in Net Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ASG Growth Markets Fund
(Consolidated*)
|
|
|
Gateway
International Fund
|
|
|
|
Year Ended
November 30,
2012
|
|
|
Period Ended
November 30,
2011(a)
|
|
|
Period Ended
November 30,
2012(b)
|
|
FROM OPERATIONS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income (loss)
|
|
$
|
87,545
|
|
|
$
|
(20,915
|
)
|
|
$
|
407,225
|
|
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts, options written and foreign currency transactions
|
|
|
(2,798,755
|
)
|
|
|
387,126
|
|
|
|
(916,160
|
)
|
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, futures contracts, options written and foreign currency
translations
|
|
|
1,780,680
|
|
|
|
135,621
|
|
|
|
823,737
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
|
|
|
(930,530
|
)
|
|
|
501,832
|
|
|
|
314,802
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
(197
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class C
|
|
|
(2
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class Y
|
|
|
(114,012
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net realized capital gains
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
(336
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class C
|
|
|
(7
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class Y
|
|
|
(183,323
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total distributions
|
|
|
(297,877
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 12)
|
|
|
1,420,548
|
|
|
|
25,132,312
|
|
|
|
26,845,262
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in net assets
|
|
|
192,141
|
|
|
|
25,634,144
|
|
|
|
27,160,064
|
|
NET ASSETS
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of the period
|
|
|
25,634,144
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of the period
|
|
$
|
25,826,285
|
|
|
$
|
25,634,144
|
|
|
$
|
27,160,064
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
UNDISTRIBUTED (DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF) NET INVESTMENT INCOME
|
|
$
|
397,293
|
|
|
$
|
112,257
|
|
|
$
|
526,288
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
See Notes 1 and 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
|
(a)
|
From commencement of operations on October 21, 2011 through November 30, 2011.
|
(b)
|
From commencement of operations on March 30, 2012 through November 30, 2012.
|
(c)
|
From commencement of operations on September 16, 2011 through November 30, 2011.
|
(d)
|
From commencement of operations on June 29, 2012 through November 30, 2012.
|
See accompanying
notes to financial statements.
73 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loomis Sayles
Capital Income Fund
|
|
|
Loomis Sayles Senior Floating Rate
and Fixed Income Fund
|
|
|
Vaughan Nelson
Select Fund
|
|
Period Ended
November 30,
2012(b)
|
|
|
Year Ended
November 30,
2012
|
|
|
Period Ended
November 30,
2011(c)
|
|
|
Period Ended
November 30,
2012(d)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
450,949
|
|
|
$
|
4,574,944
|
|
|
$
|
426,895
|
|
|
$
|
(3,530
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,020
|
|
|
|
829,435
|
|
|
|
77,982
|
|
|
|
168,996
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
840,954
|
|
|
|
1,083,149
|
|
|
|
30,519
|
|
|
|
88,053
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,314,923
|
|
|
|
6,487,528
|
|
|
|
535,396
|
|
|
|
253,519
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(33,392
|
)
|
|
|
(889,553
|
)
|
|
|
(1,145
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
(655
|
)
|
|
|
(248,770
|
)
|
|
|
(9
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
(271,773
|
)
|
|
|
(2,591,476
|
)
|
|
|
(435,951
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(454
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(31
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(73,417
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(305,820
|
)
|
|
|
(3,803,701
|
)
|
|
|
(437,105
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,688,125
|
|
|
|
106,119,381
|
|
|
|
40,789,888
|
|
|
|
7,442,211
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19,697,228
|
|
|
|
108,803,208
|
|
|
|
40,888,179
|
|
|
|
7,695,730
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,888,179
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
19,697,228
|
|
|
$
|
149,691,387
|
|
|
$
|
40,888,179
|
|
|
$
|
7,695,730
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
147,370
|
|
|
$
|
878,372
|
|
|
$
|
(1,240
|
)
|
|
$
|
3,398
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying
notes to financial statements.
| 74
Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout each period.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss) from Investment
Operations:
|
|
|
Less Distributions:
|
|
|
|
Net asset
value,
beginning
of the
period
|
|
|
Net
investment
income
(loss) (a)
|
|
|
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
|
|
|
Total from
investment
operations
|
|
|
Dividends
from net
investment
income
|
|
|
Distributions
from net
realized
capital
gains
|
|
|
Total
distributions
|
|
ASG G
ROWTH
M
ARKETS
F
UND
(C
ONSOLIDATED
*)
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11/30/2012
|
|
$
|
10.20
|
|
|
$
|
0.04
|
|
|
$
|
(0.40
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.36
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.05
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.07
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.12
|
)
|
11/30/2011(g)
|
|
|
10.00
|
|
|
|
(0.01
|
)
|
|
|
0.21
|
|
|
|
0.20
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class C
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11/30/2012
|
|
|
10.19
|
|
|
|
(0.04
|
)
|
|
|
(0.40
|
)
|
|
|
(0.44
|
)
|
|
|
(0.03
|
)
|
|
|
(0.07
|
)
|
|
|
(0.10
|
)
|
11/30/2011(g)
|
|
|
10.00
|
|
|
|
(0.02
|
)
|
|
|
0.21
|
|
|
|
0.19
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class Y
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11/30/2012
|
|
|
10.20
|
|
|
|
0.03
|
|
|
|
(0.37
|
)
|
|
|
(0.34
|
)
|
|
|
(0.05
|
)
|
|
|
(0.07
|
)
|
|
|
(0.12
|
)
|
11/30/2011(g)
|
|
|
10.00
|
|
|
|
(0.01
|
)
|
|
|
0.21
|
|
|
|
0.20
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
G
ATEWAY
I
NTERNATIONAL
F
UND
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11/30/2012(h)
|
|
$
|
10.00
|
|
|
$
|
0.09
|
|
|
$
|
(0.17
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.08
|
)
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
Class C
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11/30/2012(h)
|
|
|
10.00
|
|
|
|
0.05
|
|
|
|
(0.17
|
)
|
|
|
(0.12
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class Y
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11/30/2012(h)
|
|
|
10.00
|
|
|
|
0.18
|
|
|
|
(0.24
|
)
|
|
|
(0.06
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
L
OOMIS
S
AYLES
C
APITAL
I
NCOME
F
UND
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11/30/2012(h)
|
|
$
|
10.00
|
|
|
$
|
0.25
|
(i)
|
|
$
|
0.34
|
|
|
$
|
0.59
|
|
|
$
|
(0.16
|
)
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
(0.16
|
)
|
Class C
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11/30/2012(h)
|
|
|
10.00
|
|
|
|
0.20
|
(i)
|
|
|
0.34
|
|
|
|
0.54
|
|
|
|
(0.12
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.12
|
)
|
Class Y
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11/30/2012(h)
|
|
|
10.00
|
|
|
|
0.26
|
(i)
|
|
|
0.35
|
|
|
|
0.61
|
|
|
|
(0.17
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.17
|
)
|
*
|
See Notes 1 and 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
|
(a)
|
Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
|
(b)
|
A sales charge for Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares are not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year, if
applicable, are not annualized.
|
(c)
|
Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, if applicable, total returns would have been lower.
|
(d)
|
The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Funds expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, if applicable,
expenses would have been higher.
|
(e)
|
Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable.
|
(f)
|
Portfolio turnover is calculated based on purchases and sales of long-term securities and does not include short-term investments, futures contracts, options written and/or
forward foreign currency contracts.
|
(g)
|
From commencement of operations on October 21, 2011 through November 30, 2011.
|
See accompanying
notes to financial statements.
75 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
Net asset
value,
end of
the period
|
|
|
Total
return
(%) (b)(c)
|
|
|
Net assets,
end of
the period
(000s)
|
|
|
Net
expenses,
excluding
interest
expense
(%) (d)(e)
|
|
|
Gross
expenses,
excluding
interest
expense
(%) (e)
|
|
|
Net
expenses
including
interest
expense
(%) (d)(e)
|
|
|
Gross
expenses
including
interest
expense
(%) (e)
|
|
|
Net
investment
income
(loss)
(%) (e)
|
|
|
Portfolio
turnover
rate (%) (f)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
9.72
|
|
|
|
(3.69
|
)
|
|
$
|
501
|
|
|
|
1.70
|
|
|
|
3.01
|
|
|
|
1.73
|
|
|
|
3.05
|
|
|
|
0.47
|
|
|
|
31
|
|
|
10.20
|
|
|
|
2.00
|
|
|
|
16
|
|
|
|
1.70
|
|
|
|
9.56
|
|
|
|
1.70
|
|
|
|
9.56
|
|
|
|
(0.86
|
)
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9.65
|
|
|
|
(4.45
|
)
|
|
|
38
|
|
|
|
2.45
|
|
|
|
3.80
|
|
|
|
2.48
|
|
|
|
3.83
|
|
|
|
(0.45
|
)
|
|
|
31
|
|
|
10.19
|
|
|
|
2.00
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
2.45
|
|
|
|
7.30
|
|
|
|
2.46
|
|
|
|
7.31
|
|
|
|
(1.91
|
)
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9.74
|
|
|
|
(3.56
|
)
|
|
|
25,288
|
|
|
|
1.45
|
|
|
|
2.70
|
|
|
|
1.48
|
|
|
|
2.73
|
|
|
|
0.34
|
|
|
|
31
|
|
|
10.20
|
|
|
|
2.10
|
|
|
|
25,617
|
|
|
|
1.45
|
|
|
|
6.20
|
|
|
|
1.45
|
|
|
|
6.21
|
|
|
|
(0.75
|
)
|
|
|
0
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
9.92
|
|
|
|
(0.80
|
)
|
|
$
|
5,632
|
|
|
|
1.35
|
|
|
|
2.36
|
|
|
|
1.35
|
|
|
|
2.36
|
|
|
|
1.37
|
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9.88
|
|
|
|
(1.20
|
)
|
|
|
241
|
|
|
|
2.10
|
|
|
|
3.13
|
|
|
|
2.10
|
|
|
|
3.13
|
|
|
|
0.73
|
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9.94
|
|
|
|
(0.60
|
)
|
|
|
21,287
|
|
|
|
1.10
|
|
|
|
2.36
|
|
|
|
1.10
|
|
|
|
2.36
|
|
|
|
2.76
|
|
|
|
20
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
10.43
|
|
|
|
6.01
|
(i)
|
|
$
|
2,691
|
|
|
|
1.20
|
|
|
|
1.74
|
|
|
|
1.20
|
|
|
|
1.74
|
|
|
|
3.67
|
(i)
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10.42
|
|
|
|
5.44
|
(i)
|
|
|
61
|
|
|
|
1.95
|
|
|
|
2.53
|
|
|
|
1.95
|
|
|
|
2.53
|
|
|
|
3.01
|
(i)
|
|
|
14
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10.44
|
|
|
|
6.19
|
(i)
|
|
|
16,945
|
|
|
|
0.95
|
|
|
|
1.53
|
|
|
|
0.95
|
|
|
|
1.53
|
|
|
|
3.88
|
(i)
|
|
|
14
|
|
(h)
|
From commencement of operations on March 30, 2012 through November 30, 2012.
|
(i)
|
Includes a non-recurring dividend. Without this dividend, net investment income per share would have been $0.23, $0.17 and $0.23 for Class A, Class C and Class Y shares,
respectively, total return would have been 5.71%, 5.14% and 5.89% for Class A, Class C and Class Y shares, respectively, and the ratio of net investment income to average net assets would have been 3.31%, 2.53% and 3.45% for Class A, Class
C and Class Y shares, respectively.
|
See accompanying
notes to financial statements.
| 76
Financial Highlights (continued)
For a share outstanding throughout each period.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss) from Investment
Operations:
|
|
|
Less Distributions:
|
|
|
|
Net asset
value,
beginning
of the
period
|
|
|
Net
investment
income
(loss) (a)(b)
|
|
|
Net
realized
and
unrealized
gain (loss)
|
|
|
Total from
investment
operations
|
|
|
Dividends
from net
investment
income
|
|
|
Distributions
from net
realized
capital
gains
|
|
|
Total
distributions
|
|
L
OOMIS
S
AYLES
S
ENIOR
F
LOATING
R
ATE
AND
F
IXED
I
NCOME
F
UND
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11/30/2012
|
|
$
|
10.02
|
|
|
$
|
0.68
|
|
|
$
|
0.49
|
|
|
$
|
1.17
|
|
|
$
|
(0.61
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.02
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.63
|
)
|
11/30/2011(h)
|
|
|
9.83
|
|
|
|
0.12
|
|
|
|
0.17
|
|
|
|
0.29
|
|
|
|
(0.10
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.10
|
)
|
Class C
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11/30/2012
|
|
|
10.02
|
|
|
|
0.60
|
|
|
|
0.49
|
|
|
|
1.09
|
|
|
|
(0.55
|
)
|
|
|
(0.02
|
)
|
|
|
(0.57
|
)
|
11/30/2011(h)
|
|
|
9.83
|
|
|
|
0.09
|
|
|
|
0.19
|
|
|
|
0.28
|
|
|
|
(0.09
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.09
|
)
|
Class Y
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11/30/2012
|
|
|
10.02
|
|
|
|
0.79
|
|
|
|
0.41
|
|
|
|
1.20
|
|
|
|
(0.63
|
)
|
|
|
(0.02
|
)
|
|
|
(0.65
|
)
|
11/30/2011(i)
|
|
|
10.00
|
|
|
|
0.11
|
|
|
|
0.02
|
|
|
|
0.13
|
|
|
|
(0.11
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.11
|
)
|
V
AUGHAN
N
ELSON
S
ELECT
F
UND
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11/30/2012(l)
|
|
$
|
10.00
|
|
|
$
|
(0.00
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.50
|
|
|
$
|
0.50
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
Class C
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11/30/2012(l)
|
|
|
10.00
|
|
|
|
(0.03
|
)
|
|
|
0.50
|
|
|
|
0.47
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class Y
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11/30/2012(l)
|
|
|
10.00
|
|
|
|
(0.00
|
)
|
|
|
0.51
|
|
|
|
0.51
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a)
|
Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.
|
(b)
|
Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share, if applicable.
|
(c)
|
A sales charge for Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares are not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year, if
applicable, are not annualized.
|
(d)
|
Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, if applicable, total returns would have been lower.
|
(e)
|
The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Funds expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, if applicable,
expenses would have been higher.
|
(f)
|
Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable.
|
(g)
|
Portfolio turnover is calculated based on purchases and sales of long-term securities and does not include short-term investments, futures contracts, options written and/or
forward foreign currency contracts.
|
See accompanying
notes to financial statements.
77 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ratios to Average Net Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
Net asset
value,
end of
the period
|
|
|
Total
return
(%) (c)(d)
|
|
|
Net assets,
end of
the period
(000s)
|
|
|
Net
expenses
(%) (e)(f)
|
|
|
Gross
expenses
(%) (f)
|
|
|
Net
investment
income
(loss)
(%) (f)
|
|
|
Portfolio
turnover
rate (%) (g)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
10.56
|
|
|
|
12.02
|
|
|
$
|
80,141
|
|
|
|
1.10
|
|
|
|
1.48
|
|
|
|
6.46
|
|
|
|
90
|
|
|
10.02
|
|
|
|
3.00
|
|
|
|
252
|
|
|
|
1.10
|
|
|
|
7.66
|
|
|
|
7.00
|
|
|
|
17
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10.54
|
|
|
|
11.18
|
|
|
|
22,655
|
|
|
|
1.85
|
|
|
|
2.26
|
|
|
|
5.75
|
|
|
|
90
|
|
|
10.02
|
|
|
|
2.87
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
1.85
|
|
|
|
5.00
|
|
|
|
5.50
|
|
|
|
17
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10.57
|
|
|
|
12.33
|
|
|
|
46,895
|
|
|
|
0.85
|
|
|
|
1.37
|
|
|
|
7.57
|
|
|
|
90
|
|
|
10.02
|
|
|
|
1.29
|
(j)
|
|
|
40,636
|
|
|
|
1.01
|
(k)
|
|
|
3.60
|
|
|
|
5.17
|
|
|
|
17
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$
|
10.50
|
|
|
|
5.00
|
|
|
$
|
777
|
|
|
|
1.40
|
|
|
|
3.36
|
|
|
|
(0.11
|
)
|
|
|
72
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10.47
|
|
|
|
4.70
|
|
|
|
159
|
|
|
|
2.15
|
|
|
|
4.48
|
|
|
|
(0.78
|
)
|
|
|
72
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10.51
|
|
|
|
5.10
|
|
|
|
6,759
|
|
|
|
1.15
|
|
|
|
3.46
|
|
|
|
(0.10
|
)
|
|
|
72
|
|
(h)
|
From commencement of Class operations on September 30, 2011 through November 30, 2011.
|
(i)
|
From commencement of operations on September 16, 2011 through November 30, 2011.
|
(j)
|
For the period September 30, 2011 (the date Class Y shares were first registered under the Securities Act of 1933) through November 30, 2011, the total return for Class
Y shares was 3.04%.
|
(k)
|
Prior to September 30, 2011, there was no expense limitation agreement in place for Class Y.
|
(l)
|
From commencement of operations on June 29, 2012 through November 30, 2012.
|
See accompanying
notes to financial statements.
| 78
Notes to Financial Statements
November 30, 2012
1. Organization.
Gateway Trust and Natixis Funds Trust II (the Trusts and
each a Trust) are each organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Each Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company. Each Declaration
of Trust permits the Board of Trustees to authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of the Trust in multiple series. The financial statements for certain funds of the Trusts are presented in separate reports. The following funds
(individually, a Fund and collectively, the Funds) are included in this report:
Gateway Trust:
Gateway International Fund
Natixis Funds Trust II:
ASG
Growth Markets Fund (the Growth Markets Fund)
Loomis Sayles Capital Income Fund (the Capital Income
Fund)
Loomis Sayles Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund (the Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income
Fund)
Vaughan Nelson Select Fund (the Select Fund)
The Gateway International Fund commenced operations on March 30, 2012 via contribution to the Fund by Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. (Natixis
US) and affiliates of $15,002,000 and by Gateway Investment Advisers, LLC (Gateway Advisers) of $5,000,000.
The Capital Income Fund
commenced operations on March 30, 2012 via contribution to the Fund by Natixis US and affiliates of $5,002,000 and by Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (Loomis Sayles) of $5,000,000.
The Select Fund commenced operations on June 29, 2012 via contribution to the Fund by Natixis US and affiliates of $5,002,000.
Capital Income Fund and Gateway International Fund are each a diversified investment company, while Growth Markets Fund, Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund
and Select Fund are each a non-diversified investment company.
Each Fund offers Class A, Class C and Class Y shares. Class A shares are sold
with a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% for Growth Markets Fund, Gateway International Fund, Capital Income Fund and Select Fund and 3.50% for Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund. Class C shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, do
not convert to any other class of shares, pay higher Rule 12b-1 fees than Class A shares and may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1.00% if those shares are redeemed within one year of acquisition, except
for reinvested distributions. Class Y shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, a CDSC or Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Y shares are generally intended for institutional investors with a minimum initial investment of $100,000, though some categories
of investors are exempted from the minimum investment amount as outlined in the Funds prospectus.
79 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
Most expenses of the Trusts can be directly attributed to a Fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to
a Fund are generally apportioned based on the relative net assets of each of the funds in the Trusts. Expenses of a Fund are borne
pro rata
by the holders of each class of shares, except that each class bears expenses unique to that class
(including the Rule 12b-1 service and distribution fees). In addition, each class votes as a class only with respect to its own Rule 12b-1 Plan. Shares of each class would receive their
pro rata
share of the net assets of a Fund if the Fund
were liquidated. The Trustees approve separate distributions from net investment income on each class of shares.
Growth Markets Fund invests in
commodity-related instruments through ASG Growth Markets Cayman Fund Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary (the Subsidiary) of Growth Markets Fund, organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. A subscription agreement was entered into
between Growth Markets Fund and its Subsidiary with the intent that Growth Markets Fund will remain the sole shareholder and primary beneficiary of its Subsidiary. The Subsidiary is governed by a separate Board of Directors that is independent of
the Growth Markets Funds Board of Trustees.
As of November 30, 2012, the value of Growth Markets Funds investment in its Subsidiary was
as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fund
|
|
Investment in
Subsidiary
|
|
|
Percentage of
Net Assets
|
|
Growth Markets Fund
|
|
$
|
2,296,106
|
|
|
|
8.9
|
%
|
2. Significant Accounting Policies.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies
consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Funds financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of
management estimates that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has evaluated the events and transactions subsequent to year-end through the date the
financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no material events that would require disclosure in the Funds financial statements.
a. Consolidation.
The accompanying financial statements of Growth Markets Fund present the consolidated accounts of the Fund and its Subsidiary. All interfund accounts and transactions
have been eliminated in consolidation.
b. Valuation.
Equity securities, including shares of closed-end investment companies
and exchange-traded funds, for which market quotations are readily available are valued at market value, as reported by independent pricing services recommended by the investment adviser and subadviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Such
independent pricing services generally use the securitys last sale price on the exchange or market where the security is primarily traded or, if there is no reported
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November 30, 2012
sale during the day, the closing bid price. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price
(NOCP), or if lacking a NOCP, at the most recent bid quotation on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Debt securities (other than short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less) and unlisted
equity securities are generally valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Funds by an independent pricing service recommended by the investment adviser and subadviser and approved by the Board of Trustees, which service determines
valuations for normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities using market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders. Senior
loans are priced at bid prices supplied by an independent pricing service, if available. Broker-dealer bid quotations may also be used to value debt and equity securities and senior loans where an independent pricing service is unable to price a
security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued utilizing interpolated prices determined from information provided by an independent pricing service.
Futures contracts are valued at their most recent settlement price. Domestic exchange-traded single equity option contracts are valued at the mean of the National Best Bid and Offer quotations. International index options traded on foreign exchanges
are valued at the most recent settlement price. Other exchange-traded options are valued at the average of the closing bid and ask quotations. Over-the-counter (OTC) international index options are valued at mid prices (between the bid
and the ask price) supplied by an independent pricing service. OTC international index options not priced through an independent pricing service are valued based on quotations obtained from broker-dealers. Investments in other open-end investment
companies are valued at their net asset value each day. Short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Securities for which market
quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Funds investment adviser or subadviser using consistently applied procedures under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.
The Funds may hold securities traded in foreign markets. Foreign securities are valued at the closing market price in the foreign market. Additionally, Gateway
International Fund may hold index options traded in foreign markets. If events occurring after the close of the foreign market (but before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange) are believed to materially affect the value of
those securities or options, such securities or options are fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. When fair valuing securities or options, the Funds may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that
may take into account factors such as market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the Funds calculate their net asset values. As of November 30, 2012, approximately 49% of the market
value of Growth Markets Funds
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November 30, 2012
investments, 98% of the market value of Gateway International Funds investments and 100% of the market value of Gateway International Funds written options were fair valued pursuant
to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees.
c. Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income.
Investment
transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one day basis for daily net asset value calculation. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend date,
or in the case of certain foreign securities, as soon as a Fund is notified, and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium. In determining
net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities has been determined on an identified cost basis. Investment income, non-class specific expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated on a
pro rata
basis to each
class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund.
d. Foreign Currency
Translation.
The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars
based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions.
Since the values of investment securities are presented at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, it is not practical to isolate that
portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates from fluctuations which arise due to changes in market prices of investment securities. Such changes are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on
investments.
Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and
settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net
unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, at the end of the fiscal period, resulting from changes in exchange rates.
Each Fund may use foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of
the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts terms.
e. Forward Foreign Currency
Contracts.
The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts, including forward foreign cross currency contracts, to acquire exposure to foreign currencies or to hedge the Funds investments against currency
fluctuation. A contract can also be used to offset a previous contract. These contracts
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November 30, 2012
involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss reflected in the Funds Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The U.S. dollar value of the currencies a Fund has committed to buy
or sell represents the aggregate exposure to each currency a Fund has acquired or hedged through currency contracts outstanding at period end. Gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until settlement date. Risks
may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Certain contracts may
require the movement of cash and/or securities as collateral for the Funds or counterpartys net obligations under the contracts.
f. Futures Contracts.
The Funds and the Subsidiary may enter into futures contracts. Futures contracts are agreements between two
parties to buy and sell a particular commodity, instrument or index for a specified price on a specified future date.
When a Fund or the Subsidiary
enters into a futures contract, it is required to deposit with (or for the benefit of) its broker an amount of cash or short-term high-quality securities as initial margin. As the value of the contract changes, the value of the futures
contract position increases or declines. Subsequent payments, known as variation margin, are made or received by a Fund or the Subsidiary, depending on the price fluctuations in the fair value of the contract and the value of cash or
securities on deposit with the broker. The aggregate principal amounts of the contracts are not recorded in the financial statements. Fluctuations in the value of the contracts are recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an asset
(liability) and in the Statements of Operations as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed, when they are recorded as realized gains (losses). Realized gain or loss on a futures position is equal to the difference
between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed, minus brokerage commissions. When a Fund or the Subsidiary enters into a futures contract certain risks may arise, such as illiquidity in the
futures market, which may limit a Funds or the Subsidiarys ability to close out a futures contract prior to settlement date, and unanticipated movements in the value of securities, commodities or interest rates.
Futures contracts are exchange-traded. Exchange-traded futures contracts are standardized and are settled through a clearing house with fulfillment supported by the
credit of the exchange. Therefore, counterparty credit risks to the Funds and the Subsidiary are reduced.
g. Option
Contracts.
Certain Funds may enter into option contracts. When a Fund purchases an option, it pays a premium and the option is subsequently marked to market to reflect current value. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expire
are treated as realized losses. Premiums paid for purchasing options which are exercised are added to the cost or deducted from the proceeds on the underlying instrument to determine the realized gain or loss. If the Fund enters into a closing sale
transaction,
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
the difference between the premium paid and the proceeds of the closing sale transaction is treated as a realized gain or loss. The risk associated with purchasing options is limited to the
premium paid.
When a Fund writes an option, an amount equal to the net premium received (the premium less commission) is recorded as a liability and is
subsequently adjusted to the current value. Net premiums received for written options which expire are treated as realized gains. Net premiums received for written options which are exercised are deducted from the cost or added to the proceeds on
the underlying instrument to determine the realized gain or loss. If the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the difference between the net premium received and any amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including
commission, is treated as a realized gain or, if the net premium received is less than the amount paid, as a realized loss. The Fund, as writer of a written option, bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the market value of the instrument
underlying the written option.
Exchange-traded options contracts are standardized and are settled through a clearing house with fulfillment supported by
the credit of the exchange. Therefore, counterparty credit risks to the Funds are reduced. Over-the-counter options are subject to the risk that the counterparty is unable or unwilling to meet its obligations under the option.
h. Due from Brokers.
Transactions and positions in certain futures and forward foreign currency contracts are maintained and cleared by
registered U.S. broker/dealers pursuant to customer agreements between a Fund or the Subsidiary and the various broker/dealers. Due from brokers balances in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities for Growth Markets Fund represent
cash, foreign currency, and any initial and/or variation margin applicable to open futures contracts and/or cash pledged as collateral for forward foreign currency contracts. In certain circumstances the Funds or the Subsidiarys use of
cash, securities and foreign currency held at brokers pledged as collateral is restricted by regulation or broker mandated limits.
i. Federal and Foreign Income Taxes.
The Trusts treat each fund as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends
to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its net investment income and any net realized capital gains at least
annually. Management has performed an analysis of each Funds tax positions for the open tax years as of November 30, 2012 and has concluded that no provisions for income tax are required. The Funds federal tax returns for the prior
fiscal year, where applicable, remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next twelve months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized
tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Funds. However, managements conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax
laws and accounting regulations and interpretations thereof.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
The Subsidiary is classified as a controlled foreign corporation under the Internal Revenue Code. As a U.S.
shareholder of a controlled foreign corporation, Growth Markets Fund will include in its taxable income any distributions paid by the Subsidiary which would be comprised of the Subsidiarys current earnings and profits (including net realized
gains). Any deficit generated by the Subsidiary will be disregarded for purposes of computing the Funds taxable income in the current period and also disregarded for all future periods.
A Fund may be subject to foreign withholding taxes on investment income and taxes on capital gains on investments that are accrued and paid based upon the Funds understanding of the tax rules and regulations
that exist in the countries in which the Fund invests. Foreign withholding taxes on dividend and interest income are reflected on the Statements of Operations as a reduction of investment income, net of amounts eligible to be reclaimed. Dividends
and interest receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities are net of foreign withholding taxes. Foreign withholding taxes eligible to be reclaimed are reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as tax reclaims receivable.
Capital gains taxes paid are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statements of Operations. Accrued but unpaid capital gains taxes are reflected as foreign taxes payable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, if
applicable, and reduce unrealized gains on investments. In the event that realized gains on investments are subsequently offset by realized losses, taxes paid on realized gains may be returned to a Fund. Such amounts, if applicable, are reflected as
foreign tax rebates receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and are recorded as a realized gain when received.
j. Dividends
and Distributions to Shareholders.
Dividends and distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with federal tax
regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Permanent differences are primarily due to differing treatments for book and tax purposes of items such as non-deductible expenses, dividend
redesignations, Subsidiary dividends, foreign currency transactions, paydown gains and losses, capital gain distributions from Real Estate Investment Trusts, passive foreign investment company gains and losses, re-allocation of deferred compensation
from a closed fund and premium amortization. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions, net investment income, and net realized gains will result in reclassifications to capital accounts. Temporary differences
between book and tax distributable earnings are primarily due to deferred Trustees fees, commissions on open futures contracts, wash sales, passive foreign investment company adjustments, premium amortization, forward foreign currency, futures
and option contracts mark to market and Subsidiary basis adjustments. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are considered to be distributed from ordinary income for tax purposes.
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November 30, 2012
The tax characterization of distributions is determined on an annual basis. The tax character of distributions
paid to shareholders during the periods ended November 30, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2012 Distributions Paid From:
|
|
Fund
|
|
Ordinary
Income
|
|
|
Long-Term
Capital Gains
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Growth Markets Fund
|
|
$
|
297,877
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
297,877
|
|
Gateway International Fund
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Income Fund
|
|
|
305,820
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
305,820
|
|
Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund
|
|
|
3,803,701
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,803,701
|
|
Select Fund
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2011 Distributions Paid From:
|
|
Fund
|
|
Ordinary
Income
|
|
|
Long-Term
Capital Gains
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Growth Markets Fund
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund
|
|
|
437,105
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
437,105
|
|
Differences between these amounts and those reported in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets are primarily attributable to
different book and tax treatment for short-term capital gains.
As of November 30, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis
were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Growth
Markets
Fund
|
|
|
Gateway
International
Fund
|
|
|
Capital
Income
Fund
|
|
|
Senior Floating
Rate and Fixed
Income Fund
|
|
|
Select Fund
|
|
Undistributed ordinary income
|
|
$
|
444,413
|
|
|
$
|
532,438
|
|
|
$
|
190,917
|
|
|
$
|
1,821,301
|
|
|
$
|
270,458
|
|
Undistributed long-term capital gains
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
8,973
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total undistributed earnings
|
|
|
444,413
|
|
|
|
532,438
|
|
|
|
199,890
|
|
|
|
1,821,301
|
|
|
|
270,458
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital loss carryforward:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No expiration date
|
|
|
(1,614,268
|
)
|
|
|
(983,410
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No expiration date
|
|
|
(133,784
|
)
|
|
|
(34,401
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total capital loss carryforward
|
|
|
(1,748,052
|
)
|
|
|
(1,017,811
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Growth
Markets
Fund
|
|
|
Gateway
International
Fund
|
|
|
Capital
Income
Fund
|
|
|
Senior Floating
Rate and Fixed
Income Fund
|
|
|
Select Fund
|
|
Late-year ordinary and post-October capital loss deferrals*
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
(25,568
|
)
|
|
$
|
|
|
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
|
|
|
595,871
|
|
|
|
823,653
|
|
|
|
826,160
|
|
|
|
1,002,298
|
|
|
|
(6,921
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total accumulated earnings (losses)
|
|
$
|
(707,768
|
)
|
|
$
|
338,280
|
|
|
$
|
1,026,050
|
|
|
$
|
2,798,031
|
|
|
$
|
263,537
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
Under current tax law, capital losses, foreign currency losses, and losses on passive foreign investment companies and contingent payment debt instruments after October 31
or December 31, as applicable, may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following taxable year.
|
k. Repurchase Agreements.
It is each Funds policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least
equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase
agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty including possible delays or restrictions upon a Funds ability to dispose of the underlying securities.
l. Indemnifications.
Under the Trusts organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain
liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. 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 to be remote.
m. New Accounting Pronouncement.
In December 2011, Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2011-11, Disclosures
about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, was issued and is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after January 1, 2013. The ASU enhances disclosure requirements with respect to an entitys rights of setoff and related
arrangements associated with its financial and derivative instruments. Management is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2011-11 may have on the Funds financial statement disclosures.
3. Fair Value Measurements.
In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Funds have
categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of each Funds assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
|
|
|
Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
|
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
|
|
|
Level 2 prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market
data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and
|
|
|
|
Level 3 prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no
market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect each Funds own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available).
|
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds investments as of November 30, 2012, at value:
Growth Markets Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Description
|
|
Level 1
|
|
|
Level 2
|
|
|
Level 3
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Common Stocks
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
China
|
|
$
|
847,610
|
|
|
$
|
3,357,407
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
4,205,017
|
|
Egypt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
90,540
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
90,540
|
|
India
|
|
|
348,008
|
|
|
|
108,400
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
456,408
|
|
Indonesia
|
|
|
64,326
|
|
|
|
513,001
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
577,327
|
|
Korea
|
|
|
345,330
|
|
|
|
2,600,005
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,945,335
|
|
Malaysia
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
779,277
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
779,277
|
|
Russia
|
|
|
114,536
|
|
|
|
1,008,281
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,122,817
|
|
South Africa
|
|
|
258,810
|
|
|
|
1,233,409
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,492,219
|
|
Taiwan
|
|
|
590,333
|
|
|
|
715,364
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,305,697
|
|
All Other Common Stocks(a)
|
|
|
3,843,936
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,843,936
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Common Stocks
|
|
|
6,412,889
|
|
|
|
10,405,684
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,818,573
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred Stocks(a)
|
|
|
186,566
|
|
|
|
43,317
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
229,883
|
|
Short-Term Investments(a)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,274,459
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,274,459
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Investments
|
|
|
6,599,455
|
|
|
|
14,723,460
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,322,915
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
187,302
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
187,302
|
|
Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation)
|
|
|
449,905
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
449,905
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
7,049,360
|
|
|
$
|
14,910,762
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
21,960,122
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 88
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
Growth Markets Fund (continued)
Liability Valuation Inputs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Description
|
|
Level 1
|
|
|
Level 2
|
|
|
Level 3
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized depreciation)
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
(71,532
|
)
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
(71,532
|
)
|
Futures Contracts (unrealized depreciation)
|
|
|
(151,530
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(151,530
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
(151,530
|
)
|
|
$
|
(71,532
|
)
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
(223,062
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a)
|
Details of the major categories of the Funds investments are reflected within the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments.
|
Common stocks valued at $56,544 were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 during the year ended November 30, 2012. At November 30, 2011, these securities
were valued at the market price in the foreign market in accordance with the Funds valuation policies; at November 30, 2012, these securities were fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees as events occurring
after the close of the foreign market were believed to materially affect the value of the securities.
All transfers are recognized as of the beginning
of the reporting period.
Gateway International Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Description
|
|
Level 1
|
|
|
Level 2
|
|
|
Level 3
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Common Stocks
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Australia
|
|
$
|
941
|
|
|
$
|
2,557,140
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
2,558,081
|
|
All Other Common Stocks(a)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,878,695
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
23,878,695
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Common Stocks
|
|
|
941
|
|
|
|
26,435,835
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,436,776
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchased Options(a)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
36,154
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
36,154
|
|
Short-Term Investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
508,001
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
508,001
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
941
|
|
|
$
|
26,979,990
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
26,980,931
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liability Valuation Inputs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Description
|
|
Level 1
|
|
|
Level 2
|
|
|
Level 3
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Written Options(a)
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
(974,597
|
)
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
(974,597
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a)
|
Details of the major categories of the Funds investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.
|
Since the Gateway International Fund commenced operations during the year ended November 30, 2012, there are no transfers to recognize between Levels 1, 2 and 3.
89 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
Capital Income Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Description
|
|
Level 1
|
|
|
Level 2
|
|
|
Level 3
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Common Stocks(a)
|
|
$
|
15,545,503
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
15,545,503
|
|
Bonds and Notes(a)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,652,227
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,652,227
|
|
Short-Term Investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
445,879
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
445,879
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
15,545,503
|
|
|
$
|
4,098,106
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
19,643,609
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liability Valuation Inputs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Description
|
|
Level 1
|
|
|
Level 2
|
|
|
Level 3
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Written Options(a)
|
|
$
|
(2,463
|
)
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
(2,463
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a)
|
Details of the major categories of the Funds investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.
|
Since the Capital Income Fund commenced operations during the year ended November 30, 2012, there are no transfers to recognize between Levels 1, 2 and 3.
Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Description
|
|
Level 1
|
|
|
Level 2
|
|
|
Level 3
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Senior Loans(a)
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
124,359,280
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
124,359,280
|
|
Bonds and Notes(a)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,755,626
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,755,626
|
|
Short-Term Investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,178,498
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,178,498
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
155,293,404
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
155,293,404
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a)
|
Details of the major categories of the Funds investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.
|
For the year ended November 30, 2012, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3.
Select Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Description
|
|
Level 1
|
|
|
Level 2
|
|
|
Level 3
|
|
|
Total
|
|
Common Stocks(a)
|
|
$
|
7,284,644
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
7,284,644
|
|
Short-Term Investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
459,803
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
459,803
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
7,284,644
|
|
|
$
|
459,803
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
7,744,447
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a)
|
Details of the major categories of the Funds investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments.
|
Since the Select Fund commenced operations during the year ended November 30, 2012, there are no transfers to recognize between Levels 1, 2 and 3.
| 90
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
4. Derivatives.
Derivative instruments are defined as financial instruments whose
value and performance are based on the value and performance of another security or financial instrument. Derivative instruments that the Funds used during the period include forward foreign currency contracts and futures contracts for the Growth
Markets Fund and options contracts for the Gateway International Fund and Capital Income Fund.
Growth Markets Fund seeks to complement its equity
portfolio with a portfolio of derivatives, in particular, futures and forward contracts, designed to enhance return and mitigate losses. The Fund uses quantitative models to estimate the market exposures that drive the aggregate returns of one or
more broad-based measures of emerging market equity index performance as well as identify the market exposures best suited to limit the volatility and risk of loss associated with the underlying equity portfolio. These market exposures, which are
expected to vary over time, may include exposures to the returns of global equity and fixed income securities, commodities and currencies. During the year ended November 30, 2012, the Fund used long and short contracts on U.S. and foreign
equity market indices, U.S. government bonds, short-term interest rates, foreign currencies and commodities (through investments in the Subsidiary) and long contracts on foreign government bonds in accordance with these objectives.
Gateway International Fund seeks to capture the majority of the returns associated with international developed market equity investments, while exposing investors
to less risk than such investments generally. To meet this investment goal, the Fund invests in a broadly diversified portfolio of common stocks of non-U.S. companies, including, but not limited to, Australia, the United Kingdom, the Euro Zone, Hong
Kong, Japan and Switzerland, while also writing index call options. Writing index call options can reduce the Funds volatility, provide a steady cash flow and be an important source of the Funds return, although it also may reduce the
Funds ability to profit from increases in the value of its equity portfolio. The Fund also buys index put options, which can protect the Fund from a significant market decline that may occur over a short period of time. The value of an index
put option generally increases as the prices of stocks constituting the index decrease and decreases as those stocks increase in price. The Fund typically sells call options and buys put options on market indices that represent a significant portion
of the capitalization in each of the markets in which the Funds equity investments are traded. The combination of the diversified stock portfolio, the steady cash flow from writing of index call options and the downside protection from
purchased index put options is intended to provide the Fund with the majority of the returns associated with equity market investments while exposing investors to less risk than other equity investments. During the period ended November 30,
2012, the Fund used written index call options and purchased index put options in accordance with this objective.
Capital Income Fund is subject to the
risk of unpredictable declines in the value of individual equity securities and periods of below average performance in individual securities or in the equity market as a whole. The Fund may use purchased put options and written call options to
hedge against a decline in value of an equity security that it
91 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
owns and may use written put options to offset the cost of options used for hedging purposes. The Fund may also use purchased call options and written put options for investment purposes. During
the period ended November 30, 2012, the Fund engaged in written call option transactions for hedging purposes and written put option transactions for investment purposes.
Growth Markets Fund and Gateway International Fund are party to agreements with counterparties that govern transactions in forward foreign currency contracts and over-the-counter options. These agreements contain
credit-risk-related contingent features that allow the counterparties to terminate open contracts early if the net asset value of a Fund declines beyond a certain threshold. If such features were to be triggered, the counterparties could request
immediate settlement of open contracts at current fair value. As of November 30, 2012, the fair value of derivative positions (including open trades) subject to credit-risk-related contingent features that are in a net liability position by
counterparty, and the value of collateral pledged to counterparties for such contracts is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fund
|
|
Counterparty
|
|
|
Derivatives
|
|
|
Collateral
Pledged
|
|
Gateway International Fund
|
|
|
UBS AG
|
|
|
$
|
(972,312
|
)
|
|
$
|
7,862,740
|
|
Forward foreign currency contracts and over-the-counter options are subject to the risk that the counterparty will be unwilling or
unable to meet its obligations under the contracts. Certain Funds have mitigated this risk by entering into master netting agreements with counterparties that allow the Fund and the counterparty to offset amounts owed by each related to derivative
contracts to one net amount payable by either the Fund or the counterparty. The maximum amount of loss that the Funds would incur if counterparties failed to meet their obligations, and the amount of loss that the Funds would incur after taking into
account master netting arrangements are as follows as of November 30, 2012:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fund
|
|
Maximum Amount
of Loss - Gross
|
|
|
Maximum Amount
of Loss - Net
|
|
Growth Markets Fund
|
|
$
|
187,302
|
|
|
$
|
115,770
|
|
Gateway International Fund
|
|
|
2,285
|
|
|
|
|
|
Counterparty risk is managed based on policies and procedures established by each Funds adviser and/or subadviser. Such
policies and procedures may include, but are not limited to, minimum counterparty credit rating requirements, monitoring of counterparty credit default swap spreads and posting of collateral. Collateral is posted based on the requirements
established under International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) agreements negotiated between each Fund and the derivative counterparties. In lieu of receiving cash collateral, Growth Markets Fund may use unrealized gains on
forward foreign currency contracts to meet counterparty margin requirements for open positions. The risk of loss to a Fund from counterparty default should be limited to the extent a Fund is undercollateralized; however, final settlement
| 92
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
of a Funds claim against any collateral received may be subject to bankruptcy court proceedings.
The following is a summary of derivative instruments for Growth Markets Fund as of November 30, 2012:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated Statements of Assets and
Liabilities Caption
|
|
Interest
Rate
Contracts
|
|
|
Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
|
|
|
Equity
Contracts
|
|
|
Commodity
Contracts
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
187,302
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts
|
|
|
117,101
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
292,439
|
|
|
|
40,365
|
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(71,532
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts
|
|
|
(19,299
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(54,464
|
)
|
|
|
(77,767
|
)
|
Transactions in derivative instruments for Growth Markets Fund during the year ended November 30, 2012 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated Statements of
Operations Caption
|
|
Interest
Rate
Contracts
|
|
|
Foreign
Exchange
Contracts
|
|
|
Equity
Contracts
|
|
|
Commodity
Contracts
|
|
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency transactions*
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
(633,537
|
)
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
Futures contracts
|
|
|
237,896
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,247,043
|
)
|
|
|
(1,057,215
|
)
|
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translations*
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
155,861
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Futures contracts
|
|
|
88,589
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
295,552
|
|
|
|
(45,318
|
)
|
*
|
Represents realized loss and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for forward foreign currency contracts during the period.
|
The following is a summary of derivative instruments for the Gateway International Fund as of November 30, 2012:
|
|
|
|
|
Statements of Assets and Liabilities Caption
|
|
Equity
Contracts
|
|
Assets
|
|
|
|
|
Investments at value*
|
|
$
|
36,154
|
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
Options written, at value
|
|
|
(974,597
|
)
|
*
|
Represents purchased options, at value.
|
93 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
Transactions in derivative instruments for the Gateway International Fund during the period ended
November 30, 2012 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Statements of Operations Caption
|
|
Equity
Contracts
|
|
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:
|
|
|
|
|
Investments*
|
|
$
|
(344,749
|
)
|
Options written
|
|
|
(19,302
|
)
|
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:
|
|
|
|
|
Investments*
|
|
|
(140,796
|
)
|
Options written
|
|
|
(315,340
|
)
|
*
|
Represents realized loss and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation), respectively, for purchased options during the period.
|
The following is a summary of derivative instruments for the Capital Income Fund as of November 30, 2012:
|
|
|
|
|
Statements of Assets and Liabilities Caption
|
|
Equity
Contracts
|
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
Options written, at value
|
|
$
|
(2,463
|
)
|
Transactions in derivative instruments for the Capital Income Fund during the period ended November 30, 2012 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Statements of Operations Caption
|
|
Equity
Contracts
|
|
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on:
|
|
|
|
|
Options written
|
|
$
|
14,989
|
|
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on:
|
|
|
|
|
Options written
|
|
|
46
|
|
As the Funds value their derivatives at fair value and recognize changes in fair value through the Statements of Operations, they do
not qualify for hedge accounting under authoritative guidance for derivative instruments. The Funds investments in derivatives may represent an economic hedge; however, they are considered to be non-hedge transactions for the purpose of these
disclosures.
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November 30, 2012
The volume of forward foreign currency contract and futures contract activity, as a percentage of net assets, for
Growth Markets Fund, based on gross month-end notional amounts outstanding during the period, including long and short positions at absolute value, was as follows for the year ended November 30, 2012:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Growth Markets Fund
|
|
Forwards
|
|
|
Futures
|
|
Average Notional Amount Outstanding
|
|
|
64.37
|
%
|
|
|
244.29
|
%
|
Highest Notional Amount Outstanding
|
|
|
122.52
|
%
|
|
|
371.81
|
%
|
Lowest Notional Amount Outstanding
|
|
|
26.52
|
%
|
|
|
169.66
|
%
|
Notional Amount Outstanding as of November 30, 2012
|
|
|
87.38
|
%
|
|
|
352.32
|
%
|
Notional amounts outstanding at the end of the prior period are included in the averages above.
Unrealized gain and/or loss on open forwards and futures are recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The aggregate notional values of
forwards and futures are not recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities, and therefore are not included in Growth Markets Funds net assets.
The volume of option contract activity, as a percentage of investments in common stocks, for Gateway International Fund, based on month-end notional amounts outstanding during the period, at absolute value, was as
follows for the period ended November 30, 2012:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gateway International Fund*
|
|
Call Options
Written
|
|
|
Put Options
Purchased
|
|
Average Notional Amount Outstanding
|
|
|
97.69
|
%
|
|
|
91.10
|
%
|
Highest Notional Amount Outstanding
|
|
|
99.12
|
%
|
|
|
98.30
|
%
|
Lowest Notional Amount Outstanding
|
|
|
93.88
|
%
|
|
|
83.62
|
%
|
Notional Amount Outstanding as of November 30, 2012
|
|
|
98.30
|
%
|
|
|
98.30
|
%
|
*
|
Notional amounts outstanding are determined by multiplying option contracts by the contract multiplier by the price of the options underlying index.
|
The volume of option contract activity, as a percentage of net assets, for Capital Income Fund, based on month-end market values of equity
securities underlying written options, at absolute value, was as follows for the period ended November 30, 2012:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Income Fund**
|
|
Call Options
Written
|
|
|
Put Options
Written
|
|
Average Market Value of Underlying Securities
|
|
|
0.75
|
%
|
|
|
0.57
|
%
|
Highest Market Value of Underlying Securities
|
|
|
2.70
|
%
|
|
|
0.91
|
%
|
Lowest Market Value of Underlying Securities
|
|
|
0.00
|
%
|
|
|
0.00
|
%
|
Market Value of Underlying Securities as of November 30, 2012
|
|
|
0.59
|
%
|
|
|
0.91
|
%
|
**
|
Market value of underlying securities is determined by multiplying option shares by the price of the options underlying security, as determined by the Funds Pricing
Policies and Procedures.
|
95 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
The following is a summary of the Gateway International Funds written option activity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gateway International Fund
|
|
Number of
Contracts
|
|
|
Premiums
|
|
Options written
|
|
|
2,747
|
|
|
$
|
3,770,201
|
|
Options terminated in closing purchase transactions
|
|
|
(2,289
|
)
|
|
|
(3,090,042
|
)
|
Options expired
|
|
|
(8
|
)
|
|
|
(20,902
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at November 30, 2012
|
|
|
450
|
|
|
$
|
659,257
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following is a summary of the Capital Income Funds written option activity:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Income Fund
|
|
Number of
Contracts
|
|
|
Premiums
|
|
Options written
|
|
|
409
|
|
|
$
|
25,652
|
|
Options terminated in closing purchase transactions
|
|
|
(280
|
)
|
|
|
(18,753
|
)
|
Options exercised
|
|
|
(61
|
)
|
|
|
(3,505
|
)
|
Options expired
|
|
|
(12
|
)
|
|
|
(885
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at November 30, 2012
|
|
|
56
|
|
|
$
|
2,509
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5. Purchases and Sales of Securities.
For the year ended November 30, 2012, purchases and proceeds
from sales or maturities of short-term obligations were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fund
|
|
Purchases
|
|
|
Sales/
Maturities
|
|
Growth Markets Fund
|
|
$
|
161,313,445
|
|
|
$
|
163,013,740
|
|
For the period ended November 30, 2012, purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments and U.S.
Government/Agency securities and including paydowns) were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fund
|
|
Purchases
|
|
|
Sales
|
|
Growth Markets Fund
|
|
$
|
5,341,901
|
|
|
$
|
6,328,045
|
|
Gateway International Fund
|
|
|
29,903,867
|
|
|
|
4,110,230
|
|
Capital Income Fund
|
|
|
20,593,940
|
|
|
|
2,257,767
|
|
Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund
|
|
|
153,715,599
|
|
|
|
56,812,875
|
|
Select Fund
|
|
|
12,135,789
|
|
|
|
5,108,190
|
|
6. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
a. Management Fees.
AlphaSimplex Group, LLC (AlphaSimplex), which is a subsidiary of Natixis US, serves as investment
adviser to Growth Markets Fund. Under the terms of the management agreement, the Fund pays a management fee at the annual rate of 1.20%, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on the Funds average daily net assets, less the net asset
value of the Subsidiary.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
AlphaSimplex also serves as investment adviser to the Subsidiary, which pays AlphaSimplex a management fee at the
annual rate of 1.20% of its average daily net assets.
AlphaSimplex has entered into subadvisory agreements with Reich & Tang Asset Management,
LLC (Reich & Tang), which is a subsidiary of Natixis US, and Westpeak Global Advisors, LLC (Westpeak) on behalf of Growth Markets Fund. Payments to AlphaSimplex are reduced by the amount of payments to
Reich & Tang and Westpeak.
Gateway Advisers, which is a subsidiary of Natixis US, serves as investment adviser to the Gateway International
Fund. Under the terms of the management agreement, the Fund pays a management fee at the annual rate of 0.75%, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on the Funds average daily net assets.
Loomis Sayles serves as investment adviser to Capital Income Fund and Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund. Under the terms of the management agreements, each
Fund pays a management fee at the annual rate of 0.60%, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on Capital Income Funds average daily net assets and Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Funds daily managed assets, which include
borrowings used for leverage.
NGAM Advisors, L.P. (NGAM Advisors), serves as investment adviser to the Select Fund. Under the terms of the
management agreement, the Fund pays a management fee at the annual rate of 0.85%, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on the Funds average daily net assets.
NGAM Advisors has entered into subadvisory agreement with Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. (Vaughan Nelson). Payments to NGAM Advisors are reduced by the amount of payments to Vaughan Nelson.
AlphaSimplex, Gateway Advisers, Loomis Sayles and NGAM Advisors have given binding undertakings to the Funds to waive management fees and/or reimburse
certain expenses, including expenses of the Subsidiary, if applicable, to limit the Funds operating expenses, exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses. These
undertakings are in effect until March 31, 2013, except for Vaughan Nelson Select Fund, which is until March 31, 2014, and are reevaluated on an annual basis. Management fees payable, as reflected on the Statements of Assets and
Liabilities, is net of waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, pursuant to these undertakings. Waivers/reimbursements that exceed management fees payable are reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as receivable from investment
adviser.
97 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
For the period ended November 30, 2012, the expense limits as a percentage of average daily net assets under
the expense limitation agreements were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expense Limit as a Percentage of
Average Daily Net Assets
|
|
Fund
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
Class C
|
|
|
Class Y
|
|
Growth Markets Fund
|
|
|
1.70
|
%
|
|
|
2.45
|
%
|
|
|
1.45
|
%
|
Gateway International Fund
|
|
|
1.35
|
%
|
|
|
2.10
|
%
|
|
|
1.10
|
%
|
Capital Income Fund
|
|
|
1.20
|
%
|
|
|
1.95
|
%
|
|
|
0.95
|
%
|
Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund
|
|
|
1.10
|
%
|
|
|
1.85
|
%
|
|
|
0.85
|
%
|
Select Fund
|
|
|
1.40
|
%
|
|
|
2.15
|
%
|
|
|
1.15
|
%
|
AlphaSimplex, Gateway Advisers, Loomis Sayles and NGAM Advisors shall be permitted to recover expenses they have borne under the
expense limitation agreements (whether through waiver of its management fees or otherwise) on a class by class basis in later periods to the extent the annual operating expenses of a class fall below a class expense limits, provided, however,
that a class is not obligated to pay such waived/reimbursed fees or expenses more than one year after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees or expenses were waived/reimbursed.
For the period ended November 30, 2012, the management fees and waivers of management fees for each Fund were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross
Management
Fees
|
|
|
Waivers of
Management
Fees
(1)
|
|
|
Net
Management
Fees
|
|
|
Percentage of
Average
Daily Net Assets
|
|
Fund
|
|
|
|
|
Gross
|
|
|
Net
|
|
Growth Markets Fund
|
|
$
|
309,333
|
|
|
$
|
309,333
|
|
|
$
|
|
|
|
|
1.20
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
Gateway International Fund
|
|
|
121,064
|
|
|
|
121,064
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.75
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
Capital Income Fund
|
|
|
70,161
|
|
|
|
67,819
|
|
|
|
2,342
|
|
|
|
0.60
|
%
|
|
|
0.02
|
%
|
Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund
|
|
|
385,751
|
|
|
|
301,670
|
|
|
|
84,081
|
|
|
|
0.60
|
%
|
|
|
0.13
|
%
|
Select Fund
|
|
|
27,462
|
|
|
|
27,462
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.85
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
Management fee waivers are subject to
possible recovery until November 30, 2013.
|
For the period ended November 30, 2012 expenses have been reimbursed as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Fund
|
|
Reimbursement
(2)
|
|
Growth Markets Fund
|
|
$
|
12,546
|
|
Gateway International Fund
|
|
|
75,177
|
|
Select Fund
|
|
|
44,340
|
|
(2)
|
Expense reimbursements are subject to possible recovery until November 30, 2013.
|
| 98
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
No expenses were recovered for Growth Markets Fund and Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund during the year
ended November 30, 2012.
Certain officers and employees of Loomis Sayles are also officers or Trustees of the Trusts. Loomis Sayles general
partner is indirectly owned by Natixis US, which is part of Natixis Global Asset Management, an international asset management group based in Paris, France.
b. Service and Distribution Fees.
NGAM Distribution has entered into a distribution agreement with the Trusts. Pursuant to this agreement, NGAM Distribution serves as principal
underwriter of the Funds of the Trusts.
Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Trusts have adopted a Service Plan relating to each Funds
Class A shares (the Class A Plans) and a Distribution and Service Plan relating to each Funds Class C shares (the Class C Plans).
Under the Class A Plans, each Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Funds Class A shares, as
reimbursement for expenses incurred by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class A shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
Under the Class C Plans, each Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Funds Class C shares, as compensation
for services provided by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class C shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
Also under the Class C Plans, each Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at the annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable
to the Funds Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Class C shares.
For the period ended November 30, 2012, the service and distribution fees for each Fund were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Service Fees
|
|
|
Distribution Fees
|
|
Fund
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
Class C
|
|
|
Class C
|
|
Growth Markets Fund
|
|
$
|
879
|
|
|
$
|
51
|
|
|
$
|
153
|
|
Gateway International Fund
|
|
|
6,563
|
|
|
|
189
|
|
|
|
567
|
|
Capital Income Fund
|
|
|
3,032
|
|
|
|
97
|
|
|
|
290
|
|
Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund
|
|
|
42,967
|
|
|
|
13,643
|
|
|
|
40,930
|
|
Select Fund
|
|
|
1,990
|
|
|
|
70
|
|
|
|
210
|
|
c. Administrative Fees.
NGAM Advisors provides certain administrative services for the Funds and
contracts with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street Bank) to serve as sub-administrator. Pursuant to an agreement among Natixis Funds
99 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV, Gateway Trust (Natixis Funds Trusts), Loomis Sayles Funds I, Loomis Sayles Funds II (Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts),
Hansberger International Series and NGAM Advisors, each Fund pays NGAM Advisors monthly its
pro rata
portion of fees equal to an annual rate of 0.0575% of the first $15 billion of the average daily net assets of the Natixis Funds Trusts,
Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series, 0.0500% of the next $15 billion, 0.0400% of the next $30 billion and 0.0350% of such assets in excess of $60 billion, subject to an annual aggregate minimum fee for the Natixis Funds
Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series of $10 million, which is reevaluated on an annual basis.
NGAM Advisors also
provides certain administrative services to the Subsidiary for which the Subsidiary pays NGAM Advisors fees equal to an annual rate of 0.05% of the average daily net assets of the Subsidiary. Payments by the Fund are reduced by the amount of
payments to NGAM Advisors by the Subsidiary. In addition, NGAM Advisors and the Subsidiary contract with State Street Bank to serve as sub-administrator.
For the period ended November 30, 2012, the administrative fees for each Fund were as follows (exclusive of sub-administrative fees paid to State Street Bank
by the Subsidiary):
|
|
|
|
|
Fund
|
|
Administrative
Fees
|
|
Growth Markets Fund
|
|
$
|
11,694
|
|
Gateway International Fund
|
|
|
7,253
|
|
Capital Income Fund
|
|
|
5,255
|
|
Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund
|
|
|
28,979
|
|
Select Fund
|
|
|
1,446
|
|
d. Sub-Transfer Agent Fees.
NGAM Distribution has entered into agreements, which include servicing
agreements, with financial intermediaries that provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries that hold positions in the Funds and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for
providing those services. Intermediaries transact with the Funds primarily through the use of omnibus accounts on behalf of their customers who hold positions in the Funds. These services would have been provided by the Funds transfer agent
and other service providers if the shareholders accounts were maintained directly at the Funds transfer agent. Accordingly, the Funds have agreed to reimburse NGAM Distribution for all or a portion of the servicing fees paid to these
intermediaries. The reimbursement amounts (sub-transfer agent fees) paid to NGAM Distribution are subject to a current per-account equivalent fee limit approved by the Funds Board, which is based on fees for similar services paid to the
Funds transfer agent and other service providers.
| 100
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
For the period ended November 30, 2012, the sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in transfer agent
fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations) for each Fund were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Fund
|
|
Sub-Transfer
Agent Fees
|
|
Growth Markets Fund
|
|
$
|
694
|
|
Gateway International Fund
|
|
|
3,068
|
|
Capital Income Fund
|
|
|
1,975
|
|
Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund
|
|
|
18,848
|
|
Select Fund
|
|
|
514
|
|
As of November 30, 2012, the Funds owe NGAM Distribution the following reimbursements for sub-transfer agent fees:
|
|
|
|
|
Fund
|
|
Reimbursements of
Sub-Transfer
Agent Fees
|
|
Growth Markets Fund
|
|
$
|
6
|
|
Gateway International Fund
|
|
|
60
|
|
Capital Income Fund
|
|
|
36
|
|
Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund
|
|
|
2,091
|
|
Select Fund
|
|
|
11
|
|
e. Commissions.
Commissions (including CDSCs) on Fund shares retained by NGAM Distribution during the
period ended November 30, 2012 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Fund
|
|
Commissions
|
|
Growth Markets Fund
|
|
$
|
1,112
|
|
Gateway International Fund
|
|
|
2,303
|
|
Capital Income Fund
|
|
|
115
|
|
Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund
|
|
|
112,884
|
|
Select Fund
|
|
|
527
|
|
f. Trustees Fees and Expenses.
The Trusts do not pay any compensation directly to their officers or
Trustees who are directors, officers or employees of NGAM Advisors, NGAM Distribution, Natixis US or their affiliates. Effective January 1, 2012, the Chairperson of the Board receives a retainer fee at the annual rate of $265,000. The
Chairperson does not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attends. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) receives, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of
$95,000. Each Independent Trustee also receives a meeting attendance fee of $10,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends in person and $5,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends
telephonically. In addition, each committee chairman receives an additional retainer fee at the annual
101 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
rate of $15,000. Each Contract Review and Governance Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she
attends telephonically. Each Audit Committee member is compensated $7,500 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,750 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. These fees are allocated among the funds in the
Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series based on a formula that takes into account, among other factors, the relative net assets of each fund. Trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses in connection
with attendance at meetings.
Prior to January 1, 2012, the Chairperson of the Board received a retainer fee at the annual rate of $250,000 and each
Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) received, in aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $80,000. All other Trustee fees remain unchanged.
Effective January 1, 2013, the Chairperson of the Board will receive a retainer fee at the annual rate of $285,000 and each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) will receive, in the aggregate, a
retainer fee at the annual rate of $115,000. In addition, each committee chairman will receive an additional retainer fee at an annual rate of $17,500, and each Audit Committee member will be compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or
she will attend in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she will attend telephonically. All other Trustee fees will remain unchanged.
A
deferred compensation plan (the Plan) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Funds until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustees
deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts, on the normal payment dates, in certain funds of the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series as designated by the participating
Trustees. Changes in the value of participants deferral accounts are allocated
pro rata
among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, and Hansberger International Series, and are normally reflected as
Trustees fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations. The portions of the accrued obligations allocated to the Funds under the Plan are reflected as Deferred Trustees fees in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
g. Affiliated Ownership.
As of November 30, 2012, Gateway Advisers, Loomis Sayles Employees Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
(Loomis Sayles Retirement Plan) and Natixis US held shares of the Funds representing the following percentages of net assets:
| 102
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fund
|
|
Gateway
Advisers
|
|
|
Loomis
Sayles
Retirement
Plan
|
|
|
Natixis
US
|
|
|
Percentage
of
Affiliated
Ownership
|
|
Growth Markets Fund
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
95.41
|
%
|
|
|
95.41
|
%
|
Gateway International Fund
|
|
|
18.30
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
54.90
|
%
|
|
|
73.20
|
%
|
Capital Income Fund
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
51.33
|
%
|
|
|
51.33
|
%
|
Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.07
|
%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.07
|
%
|
Select Fund
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
68.28
|
%
|
|
|
68.28
|
%
|
7. Line of Credit.
Each Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles
Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series, participates in a $200,000,000 committed unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank, with an individual limit of $125,000,000 for each fund that participates in the line of credit.
Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum, payable at the end of
each calendar quarter, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit. Prior to April 19, 2012, the commitment fee was 0.125% per annum.
For the period ended November 30, 2012, none of the Funds had borrowings under these agreements.
Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund has entered into a committed, secured line of credit with the Bank of Nova Scotia (the Bank), under which it may borrow for investment or liquidity purposes.
The commitment of the Bank to make loans to the Fund shall not exceed $35,000,000 at any one time. Interest is charged to the Fund based upon the terms set forth in the agreement. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.25% per annum (0.125% per
annum for dates upon which the loan balance exceeds 50% of the commitment), payable at the end of each calendar quarter, is accrued by the Fund based on the unused portion of the line of credit.
For the year ended November 30, 2012, Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund had no borrowings under this agreement.
8. Brokerage Commission Recapture.
Certain Funds have entered into agreements with certain brokers whereby the brokers will rebate a
portion of brokerage commissions. All amounts rebated by the brokers are returned to the Funds under such agreements and are included in realized gains on investments in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the period ended
November 30, 2012, amounts rebated under these agreements were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Fund
|
|
Rebates
|
|
Capital Income Fund
|
|
$
|
615
|
|
103 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
9. Concentration of Risk.
Each Funds investments in foreign securities are
subject to foreign currency fluctuations, higher volatility than U.S. securities, varying degrees of regulation and limited liquidity. Greater political, economic, credit and information risks are also associated with foreign securities.
The Growth Markets Fund, Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund and Select Fund are non-diversified, which means that they are not limited under the 1940 Act to
a percentage of assets that they may invest in any one issuer. Because the Funds may invest in the securities of a limited number of issuers, an investment in the Funds may involve a higher degree of risk than would be present in a diversified
portfolio.
Growth Markets Funds investments in emerging markets companies, which may be smaller and have shorter operating histories than
companies in developed markets, involves risks in addition to, and greater than, those generally associated with investing in companies in developed foreign markets. The extent of economic development, political stability, market depth,
infrastructure, capitalization and regulatory oversight in emerging market economies is generally less than in more developed markets.
Growth Markets
Funds investments in commodity-related instruments may subject the Fund to greater volatility than investments in other securities. The value of these investments may be affected by changes in overall market movements, commodity index
volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity.
The senior loans in which Senior Floating Rate and Fixed
Income Fund expects to invest will generally not be rated investment grade by the rating agencies. Economic downturns generally increase non-payment rates and a senior loan could lose a substantial part of its value prior to default. Senior loans
are subject to credit risk, and secured loans may not be adequately collateralized. The interest rates of senior loans reset frequently, and thus senior loans are subject to interest rate risk. Senior loans typically have less liquidity than
investment grade bonds and there may be less public information available about them as compared to investment grade bonds.
10. Interest
Expense.
Growth Markets Fund incurs interest expense on net cash and foreign currency debit balances, if any, for accounts held at brokers. Interest expense incurred for the year ended November 30, 2012 is reflected on the
Consolidated Statement of Operations.
11. Concentration of Ownership.
From time to time, the Funds may have a concentration
of one or more accounts constituting a significant percentage of shares outstanding. Investment activities by holders of such accounts could have material impacts on the Funds. As of November 30, 2012, based on managements evaluation of
the shareholder account base, the Funds had accounts representing controlling ownership of more than 5% of the Funds total outstanding shares. The number of such accounts, including affiliated accounts, based on accounts that represent more
than 5% of an individual class of shares, and the aggregate percentage of net assets represented by such holdings was as follows:
| 104
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fund
|
|
Number of
> 5% Non-Affiliated
Shareholders
|
|
|
Percentage of
Non-Affiliated
Ownership
|
|
|
Percentage of
Affiliated
Ownership
(Note 6)
|
|
|
Total
Percentage of
Ownership
|
|
Growth Markets Fund
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
95.41
|
%
|
|
|
95.41
|
%
|
Gateway International Fund
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
73.20
|
%
|
|
|
73.20
|
%
|
Capital Income Fund
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
26.21
|
%
|
|
|
51.33
|
%
|
|
|
77.54
|
%
|
Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.07
|
%
|
|
|
0.07
|
%
|
Select Fund
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
68.28
|
%
|
|
|
68.28
|
%
|
Shareholder positions in the Funds may be held by intermediaries utilizing omnibus accounts. The Funds may not have information on
the individual shareholder accounts underlying omnibus accounts; therefore, there could be other 5% shareholders in addition to those disclosed in the table above.
12. Capital Shares.
Each Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended
November 30, 2012
|
|
|
|
Period Ended
November 30, 2011*
|
|
Growth Markets Fund
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued from the sale of shares
|
|
|
134,713
|
|
|
$
|
1,294,596
|
|
|
|
1,589
|
|
|
$
|
16,102
|
|
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
54
|
|
|
|
532
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redeemed
|
|
|
(84,838
|
)
|
|
|
(795,781
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change
|
|
|
49,929
|
|
|
$
|
499,347
|
|
|
|
1,589
|
|
|
$
|
16,102
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class C
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued from the sale of shares
|
|
|
3,859
|
|
|
$
|
35,701
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
$
|
1,000
|
|
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redeemed
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change
|
|
|
3,860
|
|
|
$
|
35,711
|
|
|
|
100
|
|
|
$
|
1,000
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class Y
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued from the sale of shares
|
|
|
239,677
|
|
|
$
|
2,336,889
|
|
|
|
2,511,272
|
|
|
$
|
25,115,210
|
|
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
30,033
|
|
|
|
297,335
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redeemed
|
|
|
(183,729
|
)
|
|
|
(1,748,734
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change
|
|
|
85,981
|
|
|
$
|
885,490
|
|
|
|
2,511,272
|
|
|
$
|
25,115,210
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions
|
|
|
139,770
|
|
|
$
|
1,420,548
|
|
|
|
2,512,961
|
|
|
$
|
25,132,312
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
From commencement of operations on October 21, 2011 through November 30, 2011.
|
105 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
12. Capital Shares (continued).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Period Ended
November 30, 2012*
|
|
Gateway International Fund
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued from the sale of shares
|
|
|
743,675
|
|
|
$
|
6,958,219
|
|
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redeemed
|
|
|
(175,736
|
)
|
|
|
(1,706,996
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change
|
|
|
567,939
|
|
|
$
|
5,251,223
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class C
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued from the sale of shares
|
|
|
25,838
|
|
|
$
|
247,839
|
|
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redeemed
|
|
|
(1,428
|
)
|
|
|
(13,724
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change
|
|
|
24,410
|
|
|
$
|
234,115
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class Y
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued from the sale of shares
|
|
|
2,141,187
|
|
|
$
|
21,359,924
|
|
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redeemed
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change
|
|
|
2,141,187
|
|
|
$
|
21,359,924
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions
|
|
|
2,733,536
|
|
|
$
|
26,845,262
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
From commencement of operations on March 30, 2012 through November 30, 2012.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Period Ended
November 30, 2012*
|
|
Capital Income Fund
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued from the sale of shares
|
|
|
256,182
|
|
|
$
|
2,501,881
|
|
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
3,281
|
|
|
|
33,392
|
|
Redeemed
|
|
|
(1,535
|
)
|
|
|
(15,003
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change
|
|
|
257,928
|
|
|
$
|
2,520,270
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class C
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued from the sale of shares
|
|
|
8,878
|
|
|
$
|
88,659
|
|
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
42
|
|
|
|
415
|
|
Redeemed
|
|
|
(3,019
|
)
|
|
|
(31,338
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change
|
|
|
5,901
|
|
|
$
|
57,736
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class Y
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued from the sale of shares
|
|
|
2,108,202
|
|
|
$
|
20,894,145
|
|
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
26,964
|
|
|
|
271,510
|
|
Redeemed
|
|
|
(512,001
|
)
|
|
|
(5,055,536
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change
|
|
|
1,623,165
|
|
|
$
|
16,110,119
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions
|
|
|
1,886,994
|
|
|
$
|
18,688,125
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
From commencement of operations on March 30, 2012 through November 30, 2012.
|
| 106
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
12. Capital Shares (continued).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended
November 30, 2012
|
|
|
|
Period Ended
November 30, 2011*
|
|
Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued from the sale of shares
|
|
|
7,851,102
|
|
|
$
|
82,521,992
|
|
|
|
27,583
|
|
|
$
|
277,148
|
|
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
82,627
|
|
|
|
866,967
|
|
|
|
114
|
|
|
|
1,145
|
|
Redeemed
|
|
|
(373,030
|
)
|
|
|
(3,928,307
|
)
|
|
|
(2,604
|
)
|
|
|
(26,365
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change
|
|
|
7,560,699
|
|
|
$
|
79,460,652
|
|
|
|
25,093
|
|
|
$
|
251,928
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class C
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued from the sale of shares
|
|
|
2,156,428
|
|
|
$
|
22,597,310
|
|
|
|
102
|
|
|
$
|
1,000
|
|
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
21,262
|
|
|
|
222,780
|
|
|
|
1
|
|
|
|
9
|
|
Redeemed
|
|
|
(29,116
|
)
|
|
|
(306,126
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change
|
|
|
2,148,574
|
|
|
$
|
22,513,964
|
|
|
|
103
|
|
|
$
|
1,009
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class Y
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued from the sale of shares
|
|
|
6,914,612
|
|
|
$
|
72,446,814
|
|
|
|
4,010,040
|
|
|
$
|
40,101,000
|
|
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
255,066
|
|
|
|
2,638,403
|
|
|
|
43,595
|
|
|
|
435,951
|
|
Redeemed
|
|
|
(6,785,338
|
)
|
|
|
(70,940,452
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change
|
|
|
384,340
|
|
|
$
|
4,144,765
|
|
|
|
4,053,635
|
|
|
$
|
40,536,951
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions
|
|
|
10,093,613
|
|
|
$
|
106,119,381
|
|
|
|
4,078,831
|
|
|
$
|
40,789,888
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
From commencement of operations on September 30, 2011 through November 30, 2011 for Class A shares and Class C shares and from commencement of operations on
September 16, 2011 through November 30, 2011 for Class Y shares.
|
107 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
November 30, 2012
12. Capital Shares (continued).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Period Ended
November 30, 2012*
|
|
Select Fund
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
Class A
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued from the sale of shares
|
|
|
267,859
|
|
|
$
|
2,765,506
|
|
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redeemed
|
|
|
(193,878
|
)
|
|
|
(1,990,029
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change
|
|
|
73,981
|
|
|
$
|
775,477
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class C
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued from the sale of shares
|
|
|
15,231
|
|
|
$
|
160,427
|
|
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redeemed
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change
|
|
|
15,231
|
|
|
$
|
160,427
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Class Y
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Issued from the sale of shares
|
|
|
646,002
|
|
|
$
|
6,538,025
|
|
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Redeemed
|
|
|
(3,018
|
)
|
|
|
(31,718
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change
|
|
|
642,984
|
|
|
$
|
6,506,307
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions
|
|
|
732,196
|
|
|
$
|
7,442,211
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
*
|
From commencement of operations on June 29, 2012 through November 30, 2012.
|
| 108
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of Gateway Trust and Natixis Funds Trust II and Shareholders of Gateway International
Fund, ASG Growth Markets Fund, Loomis Sayles Capital Income Fund, Loomis Sayles Senior Floating Rate and Fixed Income Fund and Vaughan Nelson Select Fund:
In our opinion, the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the portfolios of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Gateway International Fund, a series of Gateway Trust; and ASG Growth Markets Fund (Consolidated), Loomis Sayles Capital Income Fund, Loomis Sayles Senior Floating Rate and
Fixed Income Fund and Vaughan Nelson Select Fund, each a series of Natixis Funds Trust II (collectively, the Funds), at November 30, 2012, and the results of each of their operations, the changes in each of their net assets and the
financial highlights for the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as financial
statements) are the responsibility of the Funds management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the
standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at November 30, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
January 22, 2013
109 |
2012 U.S. Tax Distribution Information to Shareholders (Unaudited)
Corporate Dividends Received Deduction.
For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012, a
percentage of dividends distributed by the Funds listed below qualify for the dividends received deduction for corporate shareholders. These percentages are as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
Fund
|
|
Qualifying
Percentage
|
|
Growth Markets
|
|
|
0.05
|
%
|
Capital Income
|
|
|
68.16
|
%
|
Qualified Dividend Income.
For the fiscal year ended November 30, 2012, the Funds below will designate up to
the maximum amount allowable pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code as qualified dividend income eligible for reduced tax rates. These lower rates range from 0% to 15% depending on an individuals tax bracket. If the Funds pay a distribution
during calendar year 2012, complete information will be reported in conjunction with Form 1099-DIV.
|
Fund
|
Growth Markets
|
Gateway International
|
Capital Income
|
Select
|
Foreign Tax Credit.
For the year ended November 30, 2012, the Fund intends to pass through foreign tax
credits and have derived gross income from sources within foreign countries amounting to:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fund
|
|
Foreign Tax Credit
Pass-Through
|
|
|
Foreign Source
Income
|
|
Growth Markets
|
|
$
|
44,163
|
|
|
$
|
512,563
|
|
Gateway International
|
|
|
42,550
|
|
|
|
638,608
|
|
| 110