The Aware Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF (the “Fund”) is a diversified series of shares of beneficial interest of Tidal ETF Trust (the “Trust”), which was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on June 4, 2018 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services—Investment Companies.” The Fund commenced operations on January 28, 2019 and listed on the exchange on January 29, 2019.
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek to maximize current income targeting a yield of 0.75% to 1.00% over the yield of the most recently issued 3-month U.S. Treasury bill while maintaining a portfolio consistent with the preservation of capital and daily liquidity designed to meet the requirements of the relevant standard-setting and regulatory support organization applicable to U.S. insurance companies for treatment equivalent to that of investment grade securities held by a U.S. insurance company, while striving to achieve the status denoting the highest available credit quality category for such investments held by U.S. insurance companies.
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NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
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A.
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Security Valuation. Equity securities, which may include Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITs”), Business Development Companies (“BDCs”), and Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”), listed on a securities exchange, market or automated quotation system for which quotations are readily available (except for securities traded on NASDAQ), including securities traded over the counter, are valued at the last quoted sale price on the primary exchange or market (foreign or domestic) on which they are traded on the valuation date (or at approximately 4:00 p.m. EST if a security’s primary exchange is normally open at that time), or, if there is no such reported sale on the valuation date, at the most recent quoted bid price or mean between the most recent quoted bid and ask prices for long and short positions. For securities traded on NASDAQ, the NASDAQ Official Closing Price will be used. Prices of securities traded on the securities exchange will be obtained from recognized independent pricing agents (“Independent Pricing Agents”) each day that the Fund is open for business.
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Debt securities are valued by using an evaluated mean of the bid and asked prices provided by Independent Pricing Agents. The Independent Pricing Agents may employ methodologies that utilize actual market transactions (if the security is actively traded), broker dealer supplied valuations, or other methodologies designed to identify the market value for such securities. In arriving at valuations, such methodologies generally consider factors such as security prices, yields, maturities, call features, ratings and developments relating to specific securities.
If the value for a security cannot be determined, a fair value will be determined by the Valuation Committee using the Fair Value Procedures approved by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”). When a security is “fair valued,” consideration is given to the facts and circumstances relevant to the particular situation, including a review of various factors set forth in the pricing procedures adopted by the Board. Fair value pricing is an inherently subjective process, and no single standard exists for determining fair value. Different funds could reasonably arrive at different values for the same security. The use of fair value pricing by a fund may cause the net asset value of its shares to differ significantly from the net asset value that would be calculated without regard to such considerations.
As described above, the Fund utilizes various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis. U.S. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of inputs are:
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Level 1 –
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Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access.
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Level 2 –
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Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.
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Aware Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS November 30, 2019 (Continued)
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Level 3 –
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Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available; representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.
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The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of November 30, 2019:
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Level 1
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Level 2
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Level 3
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Total
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Asset Backed Securities
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$
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—
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$
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30,705,108
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$
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—
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$
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30,705,108
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Collateralized Loan Obligations
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—
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18,275,227
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—
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18,275,227
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Collateralized Mortgage Obligations
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—
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22,882,638
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—
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22,882,638
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Corporate Bonds (1)
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—
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166,319,608
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—
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166,319,608
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Federal Agency Obligations
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—
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19,390,479
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—
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19,390,479
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Mortgage Backed Securities
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—
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5,092,618
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—
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5,092,618
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United States Treasury Obligations
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—
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3,501,714
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—
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3,501,714
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Commercial Paper
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—
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25,861,781
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—
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25,861,781
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Money Market Funds
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2,136,479
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—
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—
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2,136,479
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Total Investments in Securities
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$
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2,136,479
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$
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292,029,173
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$
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—
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$
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294,165,652
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(1)
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See Schedule of Investments for the industry breakout.
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B.
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Federal Income Taxes. The Fund has elected to be taxed as a “regulated investment company” and intends to distribute substantially all taxable income to its shareholders and otherwise comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes or excise taxes has been made.
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In order to avoid imposition of the excise tax applicable to regulated investment companies, the Fund intends to declare as dividends in each calendar year at least 98.0% of its net investment income (earned during the calendar year) and at least 98.2% of its net realized capital gains (earned during the twelve months ended November 30) plus undistributed amounts, if any, from prior years.
As of November 30, 2019, the Fund did not have any tax positions that did not meet the threshold of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Generally, tax authorities can examine all the tax returns filed for the last three years. The Fund identifies its major tax jurisdiction as U.S. Federal and the Commonwealth of Delaware; however, the Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially.
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C.
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Securities Transactions and Investment Income. Investment securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Gains and losses realized on sales of securities are determined on a specific identification basis. Discounts/premiums on debt securities purchased are accreted/amortized over the life of the respective securities using the effective interest method. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Other non-cash dividends are recognized as investment income at the fair value of the property received. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Trust’s understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. Paydown gains and losses on mortgage-related and other asset-backed securities are recorded as components of interest income on the Statement of Operations.
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D.
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Distributions to Shareholders. Distributions to shareholders from net investment income for the Fund are declared and paid on a monthly basis. Distributions to shareholders from net realized gains on securities for the Fund normally are declared and paid on an annual basis. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
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Aware Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS November 30, 2019 (Continued)
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E.
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Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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F.
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Share Valuation. The NAV per share of the Fund is calculated by dividing the sum of the value of the securities held by the Fund, plus cash or other assets, minus all liabilities by the total number of shares outstanding for the Fund, rounded to the nearest cent. The Fund’s shares will not be priced on the days on which the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is closed for trading.
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G.
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Guarantees and Indemnifications. In the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Fund expects the risk of loss to be remote.
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H.
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Debt Securities Risk. The Fund invests in debt securities, such as bonds and certain asset-backed securities, that involve certain risks, including:
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Call Risk. During periods of falling interest rates, an issuer of a callable bond held by the Fund may “call” or repay the security prior to its stated maturity, and the Fund may have to reinvest the proceeds at lower interest rates, resulting in a decline in the Fund’s income.
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Event Risk. Event risk is the risk that corporate issuers may undergo restructurings, such as mergers, leveraged buyouts, takeovers, or similar events financed by increased debt. As a result of the added debt, the credit quality and market value of a company’s bonds and/or other debt securities may decline significantly.
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Extension Risk. When interest rates rise, certain obligations will be repaid by the obligor more slowly than anticipated, causing the value of these securities to fall.
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I.
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Agency Debt. The Fund invests in unsecured bonds or debentures issued by U.S. government agencies, including the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”), and government-sponsored entities, including, the Government National Mortgage Administration (“GinnieMae”). Bonds or debentures issued by U.S. government agencies, government-sponsored entities, or government corporations, including, among others, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, are generally backed only by the general creditworthiness and reputation of the U.S. government agency, government-sponsored entity, or government corporation issuing the bond or debenture and are not guaranteed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“U.S. Treasury”) or backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government. As a result, there is uncertainty as to the current status of many obligations of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and other agencies that are placed under conservatorship of the federal government. By contrast, Ginnie Mae securities are generally backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
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J.
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Asset-Backed Securities. The Fund may invest in asset-backed securities. The price paid by the Fund for asset-backed securities, the yield the Fund expects to receive from such securities, and the average life of such securities are based on a number of factors, including the anticipated rate of prepayment of the underlying assets. The value of these securities may be significantly affected by changes in interest rates, the market’s perception of issuers, and the creditworthiness of the parties involved. The ability of the Fund to successfully utilize these instruments may depend on the ability of the Sub-Adviser to forecast interest rates and other economic factors correctly. These securities may have a structure that makes their reaction to interest rate changes and other factors difficult to predict, making their value highly volatile.
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K.
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Commercial Paper. The value of the Fund’s investments in commercial paper, which is an unsecured promissory note that generally has a maturity date between one and 270 days and is issued by a U.S. or foreign entity, is susceptible to changes in the issuer’s financial condition or credit quality. Investments in commercial paper are usually discounted from their value at maturity. Commercial paper can be fixed-rate or variable rate and can be adversely affected by changes in interest rates.
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L. Exchange Traded Fund (“ETF”) Risks.
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Authorized Participants, Market Makers, and Liquidity Providers Concentration Risk. The Fund has a limited number of financial institutions that are authorized to purchase and redeem shares directly from the Fund (known as “Authorized Participants” or “APs”). In addition, there may be a limited number of market makers and/or liquidity providers in the
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Aware Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS November 30, 2019 (Continued)
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marketplace. To the extent either of the following events occur, shares may trade at a material discount to NAV and possibly face delisting: (i) APs exit the business or otherwise become unable to process creation and/or redemption orders and no other APs step forward to perform these services; or (ii) market makers and/or liquidity providers exit the business or significantly reduce their business activities and no other entities step forward to perform their functions.
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Costs of Buying or Selling Shares. Due to the costs of buying or selling shares, including brokerage commissions imposed by brokers and bid/ask spreads, frequent trading of shares may significantly reduce investment results and an investment in shares may not be advisable for investors who anticipate regularly making small investments.
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Shares May Trade at Prices Other Than NAV. As with all ETFs, shares may be bought and sold in the secondary market at market prices. Although it is expected that the market price of shares will approximate the Fund’s NAV, there may be times when the market price of shares is more than the NAV intra-day (premium) or less than the NAV intra-day (discount) due to supply and demand of shares or during periods of market volatility. This risk is heightened in times of market volatility, periods of steep market declines, and periods when there is limited trading activity for shares in the secondary market, in which case such premiums or discounts may be significant.
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Trading. Although shares are listed on a national securities exchange, such as NYSE Arca, Inc. (the “Exchange”) and may be traded on U.S. exchanges other than the Exchange, there can be no assurance that shares will trade with any volume, or at all, on any stock exchange. In stressed market conditions, the liquidity of shares may begin to mirror the liquidity of the Fund’s underlying portfolio holdings, which can be significantly less liquid than shares.
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M.
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Floating or Variable Rate Securities. The Fund may invest in floating or variable rate securities. Floating or variable rate securities pay interest at rates that adjust in response to changes in a specified interest rate or reset at predetermined dates (such as the end of a calendar quarter). Securities with floating or variable interest rates are generally less sensitive to interest rate changes than securities with fixed interest rates but may decline in value if their interest rates do not rise as much, or as quickly, as comparable market interest rates. Although floating or variable rate securities are generally less sensitive to interest rate risk than fixed rate securities, they are subject to credit, liquidity and default risk and may be subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale, which could impair their value.
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N.
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Foreign Securities Risks. Investments in securities or other instruments of non-U.S. issuers involve certain risks not involved in domestic investments and may experience more rapid and extreme changes in value than investments in securities of U.S. companies. Financial markets in foreign countries often are not as developed, efficient or liquid as financial markets in the United States, and therefore, the prices of non-U.S. securities and instruments can be more volatile. In addition, the Fund will be subject to risks associated with adverse political and economic developments in foreign countries, which may include the imposition of economic sanctions. Generally, there is less readily available and reliable information about non-U.S. issuers due to less rigorous disclosure or accounting standards and regulatory practices.
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O.
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Mortgage Backed Securities (“MBS”). The Fund invests in MBS issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. Such securities are subject to credit, interest rate, prepayment, and extension risks. These securities also are subject to risk of default on the underlying mortgage or asset, particularly during periods of economic downturn. Small movements in interest rates may quickly and significantly reduce the value of certain MBS.
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P.
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Interest Rate Risk. The Fund’s investments in bonds and other debt securities will change in value based on changes in interest rates. If rates rise, the value of these investments generally declines. Securities with greater interest rate sensitivity and longer maturities generally are subject to greater fluctuations in value.
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Q.
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Credit Risk. The Fund’s investments are subject to the risk that issuers and/or counterparties will fail to make payments when due or default completely. If an issuer’s or counterparty’s financial condition worsens, the credit quality of the issuer or counterparty may deteriorate, making it difficult for the Fund to sell such investments. Changes in an issuer’s credit rating or the market’s perception of an issuer’s creditworthiness may also affect the value of an investment in that issuer.
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R.
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U.S. Government Obligations Risk. Obligations of U.S. government agencies and authorities receive varying levels of support and may not be backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government, which could affect the Fund’s ability to recover should they default. No assurance can be given that the U.S. government will provide financial support to its agencies and authorities if it is not obligated by law to do so. Additionally, market prices and yields of securities supported by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government or other countries may decline or be negative for short or long periods of time.
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Aware Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS November 30, 2019 (Continued)
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S.
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Foreign Currency and Foreign Currency Translation. The prices for foreign securities are reported in local currency. Tidal ETF Services LLC (the “Administrator”) converts these prices to U.S. dollars using currency exchange rates. Pursuant to contracts with the Trust’s Administrator, exchange rates are provided daily by Independent Pricing Agents. Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies will be translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates as provided by an appropriate pricing service.
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T.
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Reclassification of Capital Accounts. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that certain components of net assets relating to permanent differences be reclassified between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value per share. For the period ended November 30, 2019, no adjustments were made.
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U.
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13 Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, which changes the fair value measurement disclosure requirements of Topic 820. The amendments in ASU No. 2018-13 are the result of a broader disclosure project called FASB Concept Statement, Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting—Chapter 8: Notes to Financial Statements. The objective and primary focus of the project are to improve the effectiveness of disclosures in the notes to financial statements by facilitating clear communication of the information required by GAAP that is most important to users of the financial statements. ASU No. 2018-13 is effective for all entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted for any eliminated or modified disclosures upon issuance of ASU No. 2018-13. The Fund has chosen to early adopt the eliminated or modified disclosures.
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V.
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Subsequent Events. In preparing these financial statements, the Fund has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued. The Fund has determined that there were no subsequent events that would need to be disclosed in the Fund’s financial statements.
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NOTE 3 – COMMITMENTS AND OTHER RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
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Toroso Investments, LLC (“Toroso” and/or the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser to the Fund pursuant to an investment advisory agreement between the Trust and the Adviser with respect to the Fund (“Advisory Agreement”) and, pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, has overall responsibility for the general management and administration the Fund.
Pursuant to the Advisory Agreement, the Fund pays the Adviser a unitary management fee based on the average daily net assets of the Fund at the annualized rate of 0.23%. Out of the unitary management fee, the Adviser is obligated to pay or arrange for the payment of substantially all expenses of the Fund, including the cost of sub-advisory, transfer agency, custody, fund administration, and all other related services necessary for the Fund to operate. Under the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser has agreed to pay all expenses incurred by the Fund except for interest charges on any borrowings, dividends and other expenses on securities sold short, taxes, brokerage commissions and other expenses incurred in placing orders for the purchase and sale of securities and other investment instruments, acquired fund fees and expenses, accrued deferred tax liability, extraordinary expenses, distribution fees and expenses paid by the Fund under any distribution plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, and the unitary management fee payable to the Adviser (collectively, “Excluded Expenses”). The unitary fees incurred are paid monthly to the Adviser.
Aware Asset Management, Inc. (the “Sub-Adviser”) serves as sub-adviser to the Fund pursuant to the sub-advisory agreement between the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser with respect to the Fund (“Sub-Advisory Agreement”) and, pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreement, is responsible for execution of the Sub-Adviser’s strategy of the Fund. The Sub-Adviser is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund’s portfolio. Pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser a fee for the services and facilities it provides based on the average daily net assets of the Fund at the annualized rate of 0.21%. The sub-advisory fees incurred are paid monthly to the Sub-Adviser. The Sub-Adviser is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aware Integrated, Inc., a nonprofit corporation.
Under the Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Sub-Adviser has agreed to assume the Adviser’s obligation to pay all expenses incurred by the Fund except for the sub-advisory fee payable to the Sub-Adviser and Excluded Expenses. Such expenses incurred by the Fund and paid by the Sub-Adviser include fees charged by the Administrator, which is an affiliate of the Adviser.
The Administrator, in its capacity, performs various administrative and management services for the Fund. The Administrator coordinates the payment of Fund-related expenses and manages the Trust’s relationships with its various service providers.
Aware Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS November 30, 2019 (Continued)
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U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (“Fund Services”), serves as the Fund’s sub- administrator, fund accountant and transfer agent. In those capacities Fund Services performs various administrative and accounting services for the Fund. Fund Services prepares various federal and state regulatory filings, reports and returns for the Fund, including regulatory compliance monitoring and financial reporting; prepares reports and materials to be supplied to the Board; and monitors the activities of the Fund’s custodian, transfer agent, and fund accountant. U.S. Bank N.A. (the “Custodian”), an affiliate of Fund Services, serves as the Fund’s custodian.
Foreside Fund Services, LLC (the “Distributor”) acts as the Fund’s principal underwriter in a continuous public offering of the Fund’s shares.
Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are affiliated with the Adviser, Sub-Adviser and Fund Services. None of the affiliated trustees or the Trust’s officers receive compensation from the Fund.
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NOTE 4 – PURCHASES AND SALES OF SECURITIES
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For the period ended November 30, 2019, the cost of purchases and proceeds from the sales or maturities of securities, excluding short-term investments and U.S. government securities were $281,759,827 and $52,304,373, respectively.
For the period ended November 30, 2019, the cost of purchases and proceeds from the sales or maturities of long-term U.S. Government securities were $19,400,000 and $0, respectively.
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NOTE 5 – INCOME TAXES AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS
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The tax character of distributions paid during the period ended November 30, 2019, was as follows:
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Distributions paid from:
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November 30,
2019
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Ordinary income
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$
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2,963,363
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Long-term capital gains (1)
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(1)
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Designated as long-term capital gain dividend, pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 852(b)(3)
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As of November 30, 2019, the components of accumulated earnings/(losses) on a tax basis were as follows:
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Cost of investments (2)
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$
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293,480,759
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Gross tax unrealized appreciation
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792,174
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Gross tax unrealized depreciation
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(107,281
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)
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Net tax unrealized appreciation
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684,893
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Undistributed ordinary income
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194,875
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Undistributed long-term capital gain
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—
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Total distributable earnings
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194,875
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Other accumulated loss
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(6,664
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)
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Total accumulated gain
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$
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873,104
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(2)
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The difference between book and tax-basis unrealized appreciation was attributable primarily to the treatment of wash sales.
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Net capital losses incurred after November 30 and net investment losses incurred after December 31, and within the taxable year, are deemed to arise on the first business day of the Fund’s next taxable year. As of November 30, 2019, the Fund had no late year losses. As of November 30, 2019, there were short-term Capital Loss Carryovers of $6,664 for the Fund.
Aware Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS November 30, 2019 (Continued)
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U.S. Bank N.A. has made available to the Fund a credit facility pursuant to separate Loan and Security Agreements for temporary or extraordinary purposes. Credit facility details for the period ended November 30, 2019, are as follows:
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Maximum available credit
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$
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10,000,000
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Largest amount outstanding on an individual day
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3,691,000
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Average daily loan outstanding (1 Day)
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3,691,000
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Credit facility outstanding as of November 30, 2019
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—
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Average interest rate
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5.00
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%
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Interest expense incurred for the period ended November 30, 2019 was $513. The Sub-Adviser paid the interest expense pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreement and is included in the unitary management fee.
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NOTE 7 – SHARE TRANSACTIONS
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Shares of the Fund are listed and traded on the Exchange. Market prices for the shares may be different from their NAV. The Fund issues and redeems shares on a continuous basis at NAV generally in blocks of 25,000 shares, called “Creation Units.” Creation Units are issued and redeemed principally in-kind for securities included in a specified universe. Once created, shares generally trade in the secondary market at market prices that change throughout the day. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares are not redeemable securities of the Fund. Creation Units may only be purchased or redeemed by Authorized Participants. An Authorized Participant is either (i) a broker-dealer or other participant in the clearing process through the Continuous Net Settlement System of the National Securities Clearing Corporation or (ii) a Depository Trust Company participant and, in each case, must have executed a Participant Agreement with the Distributor. Most retail investors do not qualify as Authorized Participants nor have the resources to buy and sell whole Creation Units. Therefore, they are unable to purchase or redeem the shares directly from the Fund. Rather, most retail investors may purchase shares in the secondary market with the assistance of a broker and are subject to customary brokerage commissions or fees.
The Fund currently offers one class of shares, which has no front-end sales load, no deferred sales charge, and no redemption fee. A fixed transaction fee is imposed for the transfer and other transaction costs associated with the purchase or sale of Creation Units. The standard fixed transaction fee for the Fund is $250, payable to the Custodian. The fixed transaction fee may be waived on certain orders if the Fund’s Custodian has determined to waive some or all of the costs associated with the order or another party, such as the Adviser, has agreed to pay such fee. In addition, a variable fee may be charged on all cash transactions or substitutes for Creation Units of up to a maximum of 2% of the value of the Creation Units subject to the transaction. Variable fees are imposed to compensate the Fund for transaction costs associated with the cash transactions. Variable fees received by the Fund, if any, are disclosed in the capital shares transactions section of the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. The Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, with no par value. All shares of the Fund have equal rights and privileges.
Aware Ultra-Short Duration Enhanced Income ETF