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FundLogic Alternatives p.l.c. (an open-ended investment company with variable capital and segregated liability between Sub-Funds incorporated in Ireland on 28 April 2010 and authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland under the European Communities (Undertakings for Collective Investments in Transferable Securities) Regulations 2011 (as amended) and the Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013 (Section 48(1)) (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) Regulations 2015 (as amended))

ANNUAL REPORT AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2018

Registered number 483770

FundLogic Alternatives p.l.c.

Table of contents

General Information .............................................................................................................................................................. 1

Directors’ Report for the financial year ended 31 July 2018 ............................................................................................ 2

Annual Depositary Report to the Shareholders for the financial year ended 31 July 2018 .......................................... 8

Independent Auditor’s Report to the Shareholders of Fundlogic Alternatives p.l.c. for the financial year ended 31 July 2018 ................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

MS PSAM Global Event UCITS Fund ................................................................................................................................. 14

Investment manager’s report for the financial year ended 31 July 2018 ......................................................................................... 14

Schedule of investments as at 31 July 2018 ..................................................................................................................................... 16

Schedule of significant portfolio movements for the financial year ended 31 July 2018 .................................................................. 20

Emerging Markets Equity Fund ......................................................................................................................................... 22




MS Ascend UCITS Fund ..................................................................................................................................................... 32




MS Alkeon UCITS Fund ...................................................................................................................................................... 43




MS Long Term Trends UCITS Fund .................................................................................................................................. 51

Investment manager’s report for the financial period ended 31 July 2018 ...................................................................................... 51

Schedule of significant portfolio movements for the financial period ended 31 July 2018............................................................... 53

MS Swiss Life Multi Asset Protected Fund ...................................................................................................................... 54




MS Dalton Asia Pacific UCITS Fund .................................................................................................................................. 61





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MS TCW Unconstrained Plus Bond Fund ......................................................................................................................... 71




MS Scientific Beta Global Equity Factors UCITS ETF ..................................................................................................... 88




MS Lynx UCITS Fund .......................................................................................................................................................... 94




MS Nezu Cyclicals Japan UCITS Fund ............................................................................................................................. 99


Schedule of investments as at 31 July 2018 ................................................................................................................................... 101

Schedule of significant portfolio movements for the financial year ended 31 July 2018 ................................................................ 105

MS Fideuram Equity Smart Beta Dynamic Protection 80 Fund .................................................................................... 107

Investment manager’s report for the financial year ended 31 July 2018 ....................................................................................... 107



Global Equity Risk Premia Long/Short UCITS Fund ..................................................................................................... 115




MS Tremblant Long/Short Equity UCITS Fund .............................................................................................................. 121

Investment manager’s report for the financial period ended 31 July 2018 .................................................................................... 121

Schedule of significant portfolio movements for the financial period ended 31 July 2018............................................................. 122

MSCI Emerging Markets ESG Equity Fund .................................................................................................................... 124






Dax ® 80 Garrant ................................................................................................................................................................ 141




Quantica Managed Futures UCITS Fund ........................................................................................................................ 147




MS Scientific Beta US Equity Factors UCITS ETF ......................................................................................................... 152




IPM Systematic Macro UCITS Fund ................................................................................................................................ 158


Condensed schedule of investments as at 31 July 2018 ................................................................................................................. 162


Smartfund 80% Protected Balanced Fund ..................................................................................................................... 166




Smartfund 80% Protected Growth Fund ......................................................................................................................... 174




MS Fideuram Equity Smart Beta Dynamic Protection 80 Fund – II.............................................................................. 182




80% Protected Index Portfolio ......................................................................................................................................... 188






Mariner Investment Diversifying Alternative UCITS Fund ............................................................................................ 192



Smartfund Growth Fund ................................................................................................................................................... 194




Smartfund Cautious Fund ................................................................................................................................................ 201




Smartfund Balanced Fund ............................................................................................................................................... 206




Market Neutral Credit UCITS Fund .................................................................................................................................. 213



Academy Quantitative Global UCITS Fund .................................................................................................................... 215




Cautious 85% Protected Fund ......................................................................................................................................... 220




Abante 80% Protection Creciente Fund .......................................................................................................................... 225




QW Equity Market & Sector Neutral UCITS Fund .......................................................................................................... 232





Equity Risk Managed Fund .............................................................................................................................................. 235




CZ Absolute Alpha UCITS Fund ...................................................................................................................................... 242




Moderate 80% Protected Fund......................................................................................................................................... 254




Cube Global Cross Asset UCITS Fund ........................................................................................................................... 259




Carrhae Capital Long/Short Emerging Market Equity UCITS Fund ............................................................................. 265




Investcorp Geo-Risk Fund ............................................................................................................................................... 272




SciBeta HFE Europe Equity 6F EW UCITS ETF.............................................................................................................. 279




SciBeta HFE EM Equity 6F EW UCITS ETF ..................................................................................................................... 285






SciBeta HFE US Equity 6F EW UCITS ETF ..................................................................................................................... 291




SciBeta HFE Japan Equity 6F EW UCITS ETF ................................................................................................................ 301




SciBeta HFE Pacific ex-Jap Equity 6F EW UCITS ETF .................................................................................................. 308




Morgan Stanley RADAR ex Agriculture & Livestock Fund ........................................................................................... 314




MS Generali 80% Protected Fund – A ............................................................................................................................. 318




MS Generali 80% Protected Fund – D ............................................................................................................................. 323




ACUMEN Capital Protection Portfolio ............................................................................................................................. 328




ACUMEN Income - Protection Portfolio .......................................................................................................................... 333




FundLogic Alternatives p.l.c. Table of contents (continued) Statement of Financial Position……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 337

Statement of Comprehensive Income………………………………………………………………………………………… 356

Statement of Changes in Net Assets Attributable to Holders of Redeemable Participating Shares……………… 375

Statement of Cash Flows……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 394

Notes to the financial statements……………………………………………………………………………………………… 413

Unaudited supplementary information……………………………………………………………………………………….. 706


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General Information DIRECTORS REGISTERED OFFICE

Kevin Molony (Irish, Non-Executive Chairman)* 70 Sir John Rogerson's Quay Grand Canal Dock

Simon O'Sullivan (Irish, Non-Executive)* Dublin 2 David Haydon (British, Non-Executive) D02 R296 Ireland INVESTMENT MANAGER** IRISH LEGAL ADVISERS TO THE FUND As disclosed in the relevant Sub-Fund supplement Matheson 70 Sir John Rogerson's Quay Grand Canal Dock Dublin 2 D02 R296 Ireland PROMOTER ,DISTRIBUTOR AND RISK MANAGER*** ADMINISTRATOR, REGISTER & TRANSFER AGENT Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc Northern Trust International Fund Administration 25 Cabot Square Services (Ireland) Limited Canary Wharf Georges Court London 54-62 Townsend Street E14 4QA Dublin 2 United Kingdom D02 R156 Ireland DEPOSITARY COMPANY SECRETARY Northern Trust Fiduciary Services (Ireland) Limited Matsack Trust Limited Georges Court 70 Sir John Rogerson's Quay 54-62 Townsend Street Grand Canal Dock Dublin 2 Dublin 2 D02 R156 D02 R296 Ireland Ireland AUDITORS Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants and Statutory Audit Firm Ernst & Young Building Harcourt Centre Harcourt Street Dublin 2 D02 YA4O Ireland * Independent and non-executive directors. ** The investment managers and sub-investment managers are detailed in note 1 on pages 414 to 415. For the avoidance of doubt, all references in the remainder of this document to the investment manager shall include such other investment managers and sub-investment managers, as appropriate. *** In the Schedule of Investments Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc and Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC are collectively referred to as “Morgan Stanley”.


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Directors’ Report for the financial year ended 31 July 2018 The Directors of FundLogic Alternatives p.l.c (the “Company”) submit their annual report together with the audited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 July 2018. Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities The Directors are responsible for preparing the Directors’ Report and the audited financial statements in accordance with the Companies Act 2014 and the applicable regulations. Irish company law requires the Directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under the law the Directors have elected to prepare the Company’s financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (“IFRS”). Under company law, the Directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities and financial position of the Company as at the financial year end date and of the profit or loss of the Company for the financial year and otherwise comply with the Companies Act 2014. In preparing the financial statements, the Directors are required to:

• select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; • make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; • state whether applicable Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed

and explained in the financial statements; and • prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is not appropriate to assume that the

Company will continue in business. The Directors confirm that they have complied with the above requirements in preparing the financial statements. The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which correctly explain and record the transactions of the Company, enable at any time the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the Company to be determined with reasonable accuracy and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS and comply with the provisions of the Companies Act 2014, the European Communities (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) Regulations 2011 (as amended) (the “UCITS Regulations”), the Central Bank (Supervision and Enforcement) Act 2013 (Section 48(1)) (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) Regulations 2015 (as amended) (the "Central Bank UCITS Regulations"), the Listing Rules of the Irish Stock Exchange (for listed funds) and enable the financial statements to be audited. Directors’ Compliance Statement The Directors acknowledge that they are responsible for securing the Company’s compliance with relevant obligations as set out in section 225 of the Companies Act 2014. The Directors confirm that:

• a compliance policy statement has been drawn up that sets out policies, that in their opinion are appropriate to the Company, in respect of the Company’s compliance with its relevant obligations;

• appropriate arrangements and structures have been put in place that are, in their opinion, designed to secure compliance with the Company's relevant obligations; and

• during the financial year, the arrangements or structures referred to above have been reviewed. Statement of Relevant Audit Information In the case of each person who was a Director of the Company at the time the annual report is approved:

• so far as the Director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company’s statutory auditors are unaware; and

• the Director has taken all steps that he ought to have taken as a Director in order to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company’s statutory auditors are aware of that information (‘all steps’ means that a Director has made such enquiries of his fellow Directors and of the Company’s statutory auditors for that purpose, and taken such other steps (if any) for that purpose).

Principal Activities The Company was incorporated on 28 April 2010 and is authorised as an Undertaking for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (“UCITS”) by the Central Bank of Ireland. The Company is structured as an umbrella investment company with variable capital and segregated liability between sub-funds pursuant to the UCITS Regulations. During the financial year ended 31 July 2018, the Company had 48 Sub-Funds in existence which are detailed in note 1 with their respective launch and termination dates.


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Directors’ Report for the financial year ended 31 July 2018 (continued) Principal Activities (continued) The following Sub-Funds have been admitted to trading on the Main Securities Market of the Irish Stock Exchange (the “ISE”) and the Main Securities Market of the London Stock Exchange (the “LSE”). Sub-Fund ISE trading date LSE trading date MS Scientific Beta Global Equity Factors UCITS ETF 30 May 2014 10 June 2014 MS Scientific Beta US Equity Factors UCITS ETF 11 August 2015 19 August 2015 SciBeta HFE Europe Equity 6F EW UCITS ETF 14 December 2017 18 December 2017 SciBeta HFE EM Equity 6F EW UCITS ETF 14 December 2017 18 December 2017 SciBeta HFE US Equity 6F EW UCITS ETF 14 December 2017 18 December 2017 SciBeta HFE Japan Equity 6F EW UCITS ETF 14 December 2017 18 December 2017 SciBeta HFE Pacific ex-Jap Equity 6F EW UCITS ETF 14 December 2017 18 December 2017 Principal Risks Investment in the Company carries with it a degree of risk including, but not limited to, the risks referred to in note 14 of these financial statements. Information about the financial risk management objectives and policies of the Company is also disclosed in note 14. Review of Business and Future Developments A detailed review of the business and future developments is included in the Investment Managers’ Reports. The Directors believe that the change in the net asset value per share is the key indicator of performance. Results and Dividends The results and dividends for the financial year are set out in the Statement of Comprehensive Income on pages 356 to 374. There were US$35,146 distributions declared and paid to the holders of redeemable participating shares in MS Nezu Cyclicals Japan UCITS Fund during the financial year ended 31 July 2018 (31 July 2017: US$Nil). Please see note 15 for further details. Directors, Secretary and their interests The names of the Directors who have served for the financial year under review are as follows:

• Kevin Molony • Simon O’Sullivan • David Haydon

Matsack Trust Limited acted as Company Secretary throughout the financial year. None of the Directors or the Secretary or their families had any direct interest in the shares of the Company or shares issued by the Sub-Funds at any time during the financial year. Transactions involving Directors There were no contracts or agreements of any significance in relation to the business of the Company in which the Directors had any interest, as defined in the Companies Act 2014 at any time during the financial year, other than those set out in note 8 to the financial statements. Going Concern The Directors believe there are no material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the ability of the Company to continue to meet its ongoing obligations as:

• the Sub-Funds invest primarily in marketable securities and other financial instruments which, under normal market conditions, are readily convertible to cash;

• the Sub-Funds’ policy is to maintain sufficient cash and cash equivalents to meet normal operating requirements and expected redemption requests; and

• the Sub-Funds have access to a bank overdraft facility to help mitigate liquidity risk. Therefore the Directors believe that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and that the use of the going concern basis is appropriate.


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Directors’ Report for the financial year ended 31 July 2018 (continued) Accounting Records To ensure that adequate accounting records are kept in accordance with Sections 281 to 285 of the Companies Act 2014, the Directors of the Company have employed a service organisation, Northern Trust International Fund Administration Services (Ireland) Limited, the Administrator. The accounting records are located at the offices of the Administrator as stated in General Information. Connected Persons Transactions Regulation 41(1) of the Central Bank UCITS Regulations requires that any transaction between a UCITS and a management company or depositary of a UCITS, the delegate or sub-delegates of such a management company or depositary (excluding any non-group company sub-custodians appointed by a depositary), and any associated or group companies of such a management company, depositary, delegate or sub-delegate (“connected persons”) is conducted at arm’s length and is in the best interests of the shareholders of the UCITS. The Directors are satisfied that there are arrangements in place, evidenced by written procedures, to ensure that the obligations set out in Regulation 41(1) of the Central Bank UCITS Regulations are applied to all transactions with connected persons, and all transactions with connected persons entered into during the financial year complied with the obligations set out in Regulation 41(1) of the Central Bank UCITS Regulations. Audit Committee The Board of Directors (“the Board”) has decided it is not necessary to constitute an audit committee given the oversight provided by the Board throughout the year on the Company and its matters and the size of the Board. Instead, it is deemed more appropriate that the entirety of the Board carry out the activities that would otherwise be carried out by an audit committee. Remuneration The UCITS V provisions require UCITS Management Companies, including self-managed UCITS such as the Company, to establish and apply remuneration policies and practices that promote sound and effective risk management, and also requires the financial statements of the Company to include certain remuneration information, for details please refer to Appendix 2 on page 709. A remuneration policy has been put in place which complies with the UCITS Regulations. This policy was updated on 16 April 2018 and is reviewed annually. It is available on https://fundlogic.morganstanley.com/about/. Details of directors’ fees are disclosed in note 8 on page 496. Key Investor The current Key Investor Information Documents (“KIID”) for all share classes of the Company and any updates/amendments are made available on www.fundlogic.com. Significant Events During the Financial Year The following Sub-Funds launched during the financial year: Sub-Fund Launch date Moderate 80% Protected Fund 15 September 2017 Cube Global Cross Asset UCITS Fund 10 October 2017 Carrhae Capital Long/Short Emerging Market Equity UCITS Fund 1 November 2017 Investcorp Geo-Risk Fund 27 November 2017 SciBeta HFE Europe Equity 6F EW UCITS ETF 5 December 2017 SciBeta HFE EM Equity 6F EW UCITS ETF 6 December 2017 SciBeta HFE US Equity 6F EW UCITS ETF 6 December 2017 SciBeta HFE Japan Equity 6F EW UCITS ETF 7 December 2017 SciBeta HFE Pacific ex-Jap Equity 6F EW UCITS ETF 8 December 2017 Morgan Stanley RADAR ex Agriculture & Livestock Fund 14 December 2017 MS Generali 80% Protected Fund – A 17 January 2018 MS Generali 80% Protected Fund - D 17 January 2018 ACUMEN Capital Protection Portfolio 11 May 2018 ACUMEN Income - Protection Portfolio 11 May 2018

https://fundlogic.morganstanley.com/about/


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Directors’ Report for the financial year ended 31 July 2018 (continued) Significant Events During the Financial Year (continued) The Company was advised by Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc ("MSIP") that MSIP took an internal decision whereby it is unable to continue supporting third-party actively managed UCITS sub-funds of the Company (the “Sub-Funds”). The Sub-Funds which this decision affects and were in operation as at 31 July 2018 are: Sub-Fund MS PSAM Global Event UCITS Fund; MS Ascend UCITS Fund; MS Alkeon UCITS Fund; MS Dalton Asia Pacific UCITS Fund; MS Nezu Cyclicals Japan UCITS Fund; MS Lynx UCITS Fund; MS TCW Unconstrained Plus Bond Fund; IPM Systematic Macro UCITS Fund; Quantica Managed Futures UCITS Fund; Academy Quantitative Global UCITS Fund; CZ Absolute Alpha UCITS Fund; Carrhae Capital Long/Short Emerging Market Equity UCITS Fund; and Investcorp Geo-risk Fund In the circumstances, the Company is working closely with MSIP to identify viable solutions to enable the relevant Investment Managers to continue managing the investment strategy of each impacted Sub-fund on an alternative UCITS fund platform. MSIP has confirmed that it will continue to support the Company and the Sub-Funds until such an alternative has been identified and the Sub-Funds will continue to operate as normal until any decision is made. In the event that a decision is made for the Sub-Funds to transition to another UCITS fund platform, there will be further communication from the Company in this respect. The following Sub-Funds terminated during the financial year:

Sub-Fund Termination date Mariner Investment Diversifying Alternative UCITS Fund 29 September 2017 Market Neutral Credit UCITS Fund 13 April 2018 QW Equity Market & Sector Neutral UCITS Fund 22 June 2018 MS Long Term Trends UCITS Fund 29 June 2018 MS Tremblant Long/Short Equity UCITS Fund 29 June 2018 Effective 1 July 2018, KB Associates are providing a Designated Person to the Company. The Company issued an addendum to the prospectus on 4 July 2018 to update for the requirements of the Benchmarks Regulation. New Sub-Fund supplements were also issued during the financial year details of which are disclosed in note 22. There have been no other significant events affecting the Company during the financial year. Significant Events After the Financial Year End The following Sub-Funds launched after the financial year end: Sub-Fund Launch date Smartfund 80% Protected Growth Fund - C 11 September 2018 Smartfund 80% Protected Balanced Fund - C 11 September 2018 The following Sub-Funds were terminated after the financial year end:

Sub-Fund

Termination date MS Nezu Cyclicals Japan UCITS Fund 2 November 2018


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Directors’ Report for the financial year ended 31 July 2018 (continued) Significant Events After the Financial Year End (continued) The following Sub-Funds were merged out of the Company after the financial year end:

Sub-Fund Termination date

MS TCW Unconstrained Plus Bond Fund 16 November 2018 The following Sub-Funds are expected to merge out of the Company: MS PSAM Global Event UCITS Fund, MS Ascend UCITS Fund, MS Alkeon UCITS Fund, MS Dalton Asia Pacific UCITS Fund, MS Lynx UCITS Fund, IPM Systematic Macro UCITS Fund, Quantica Managed Futures UCITS Fund, Academy Quantitative Global UCITS Fund and CZ Absolute Alpha UCITS Fund. There were no other significant events subsequent to 31 July 2018 to the date the financial statements were approved by the Directors which require adjustment in the financial statements. Auditors The Auditors, Ernst & Young, Chartered Accountants, have indicated their willingness to continue in office in accordance with Section 383 (2) of the Companies Act 2014. Statement of Corporate Governance The European Communities (2006/46 EC) Regulations 2009 requires the directors of all companies with securities admitted to trading on a regulated market to make an annual statement on corporate governance. The statement is required to include commentary on compliance with applicable codes of governance, systems of risk management and internal controls together with other details, including the operation of the Board of Directors and arrangements for shareholder meetings. Relevant information on the Company's governance arrangements for the financial year ended 31 July 2018 are set out below. The Company is subject to corporate governance practices imposed by:

(i) the Companies Act 2014, which can be obtained from the Office of the Attorney General's website at www.irishstatutebook.ie and is also available for inspection at the registered office of the Company;

(ii) the Central Bank in their Central Bank UCITS Regulations, which can be obtained from the Central Bank's website and is available for inspection at the registered office of the Company; and

(iii) the Irish Stock Exchange (“ISE”) through their Code of Listing Requirements and Procedures, which can be obtained from the ISE's website at www.ise.ie.

Corporate Governance Code The Board has adopted the Corporate Governance Code for Collective Investment Schemes and Management Companies as published by the Irish Funds Industry Association (the “CGC”), as the Company's corporate governance code, practices and procedures. The Board has assessed the measures included in the CGC as being consistent with its corporate governance practices and procedures for the financial year. Internal Control and Risk Management Systems in Relation to Financial Reporting The Board is responsible for ensuring that adequate internal control and risk management systems of the Company in relation to the financial reporting process are in place. Such systems are designed to manage, rather than eliminate, risks and can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance against material misstatement or loss. The Administrator, as the relevant delegate of the Company, has procedures in place to ensure all relevant accounting records are properly maintained and are readily available, including the production of annual and half-yearly financial statements. The Administrator is authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland and is required to comply with the rules issued by the Central Bank in the conduct of its business. The Board receives and considers reports from the Administrator on a regular basis and, from time to time, also examines and evaluates the Administrator’s financial accounting and reporting routines. The annual and half-yearly financial statements of the Company are required to be approved by the Board and filed with the Central Bank of Ireland and the Irish Stock Exchange. The statutory annual financial statements are required to be audited by independent auditors who report annually to the Board on their findings. The Board monitors and evaluates the independent auditor’s performance, qualifications and independence. As part of the review procedures, the Board receives and considers reports on the audit process and evaluates and discusses significant accounting and reporting issues as the need arises.

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IPM Systematic Macro UCITS Fund Investment manager’s report for the financial year ended 31 July 2018 The Sub-Fund’s investment objective is to provide Shareholders with returns (i) based on IPM’s Systematic Macro Programme which aims to generate consistent positive returns; (ii) investments in transferable securities and money market instruments issued by government issuers; and (iii) investments in cash deposits and cash equivalent securities in order to gain exposure to the IPM Systematic Macro Programme.

The IPM Systematic Macro Programme trades liquid instruments such as currencies, government bond futures and equity index futures and forwards in order to provide exposure to global equity, bond and currency markets. The programme aims to take long positions in equity, bond and currency markets with high relative return prospects and short positions in equity, bond and currency markets with below average expected returns. The investments are made based on the systematic investment models that provide insights into how fundamentals like supply, demand, and the macroeconomic environment impact the asset price returns. In addition to the generation of investment ideas, the investment programme puts emphasis on construction of a well-diversified portfolio and risk management.

For the financial year ended 31 July 2018, the Sub-Fund’s Share I USD returned +2.37% (net of expenses and fees).

Since inception on 12 August, 2015, through 31 July 2018, the Sub-Fund generated a return of +14.70%* (net of expenses and fees).

* Performance is based on pro-forma returns until 28 September 2015 when the I USD share class was launched. Pro-forma returns are calculated using the historical performance of another share class and applying the fee structure for the I USD share class. Post 28 September 28 2015, performance is based on the I USD Share Class returns. Since inception performance is from 12 August 2015.

Market and investment strategy performance commentary

August 2017 offered several occasions for central bankers to express changing outlooks, both in the Jackson Hole conference as well as the ECB minutes from earlier, but it was on the geopolitical scene some of the more prominent activity was noted. Tensions between North Korea and the US and its allies, most notably Japan, continued to rise following renewed provocative developments to the North Korean nuclear weapons program. In addition, the Trump administration suffered domestic headwinds, both the severe weather affecting Texas, but also a disbanding of the Manufacturing Council and Strategic Policy Forum. Global equities managed to climb another 0.1% whereas bonds gained 1.0%.The strategy suffered a slight loss for the month. While both currency portfolios posted gains, unfortunately the others did not. The developed currency portfolio was also the key risk contributor with its shifts in returns governing the overall direction of the strategy’s results. The portfolio saw good gains from its short in New Zealand dollar (“NZD”), which fell over 4% vs. the basket. On the other hand, the strong Swedish krona (“SEK”), gaining almost 2% vs the basket on rising inflation, resulted in matching losses. It was primarily the “safe haven” characteristics of the JPY that resulted in the overall gains (and volatility). The emerging markets (“EM”) currency portfolio was propelled by a stronger Turkish lira (“TRY”) and Russian ruble (“RUB”) as well as continued Brazilian real (“BRL”) weakness. The relative bond portfolio produced a loss as gains in the short Japanese government bond (“JGB”) position where not enough to offset losses in the long Australian government bond (“AGB”) and short Canadian government bond (“CGB”) positions. The relative equity portfolio was flat as several minor gains were offset by losses in the short Hang Seng position. In the directional portfolio both the long EM vs developed market (“DM”) currency and long global equity positions posted minor gains unfortunately offset by losses in the global bond position following generally lower long rates. After the comparative calm of the summer months, September 2017 contained no shortage of market moving events. In North America, the Fed announced it would commence a balance sheet tapering process, gradually exiting quantitative easing (“QE”). However, concerns about the lack of inflation tempered the market’s reaction. President Trump outlined proposals for an overhaul of the US tax framework which led to rising yields, a strengthening USD and higher US equites. In Canada the Bank of Canada (BoC”) announced a surprise rate hike resulting in a stronger CAD and rising yields. In Europe, the Christian Democratic Union (“CDU”) led by Angela Merkel won the German general election but with a reduced mandate. In the UK, the Bank of England (“BoE”) left rates on hold but warned of impending hikes. In Asia, Prime Minister Abe announced a snap Japanese election to be held in October. Meanwhile, the New Zealand general election ended in a hung parliament. Global equities gained 2.2% for the month while global bonds were down 0.6%. The strategy finished positive for the month, primarily driven by the relative equity and directional portfolios. In the relative equity portfolio, the largest gains came from a long position in DAX 30 and a short position in Hang Seng. Losses came from a short position in OMXS30 and a long position in IBEX 35 which suffered as the Catalan independence referendum drew near. The directional portfolio enjoyed gains from both its equity and bond positions. The relative bond portfolio had a small loss for the month, primarily driven by the short position in JGBs. A short position in CGBs mitigated losses somewhat. The developed currency portfolio had a volatile month and finished slightly negative. The main detractors were the long positions in JPY and AUD. Gainers included short positions in SEK and Norwegian krone (“NOK”). The EM currency portfolio produced a small loss, with gains from a long position in RUB cancelled out by losses from a long position in TRY.


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IPM Systematic Macro UCITS Fund Investment manager’s report for the financial year ended 31 July 2018 (continued) Global markets were mostly higher in October 2017 as a combination of solid macroeconomic data and strong Q3 earnings supported risk sentiment. In the US, the Senate passed a budget resolution which resulted in some momentum towards a tax overhaul. In Europe, Spain dominated the geopolitical headlines as a self-proclaimed independence declaration from Catalonia rattled markets. However, tensions subsided somewhat towards the end of the month and Spanish equity markets recovered. The ECB also announced a reduced but extended asset purchase program. Eurozone macro data was largely in line with expectations. In Japan, Prime Minister Abe comfortably secured a majority in the lower house election. In China the 19th National party Congress came to a close with the expected reappointment of President Xi, and Q3 GDP data came in line with expectations. For the month, global equities gained 1.9% while global bonds were up by 0.5%. The strategy finished positive for the month. Performance was largely driven by a recovering developed currency portfolio which profited from a strengthening JPY and a weakening CAD. The relative bond portfolio was also positive in October, with profits coming from a short position in JGBs and a long position in AGBs. The directional portfolio also had gains, primarily from the long global equity position, whilst a short global bond position detracted somewhat. The relative equity portfolio was flat for the month after a late recovery in the long IBEX position. The EM currency portfolio was the only detracting portfolio in the month. Its losses came from the long TRY position which suffered as investors were spooked following a diplomatic spat between the US and Turkey.

Global equity market performance was mixed in November 2017. US equity markets, led by the S&P 500, was up for a record 13th month in a row on the back of further positive momentum for tax reform, and macro data which was largely supportive. In Europe, equity markets were largely negative despite economic growth in the Eurozone continuing to look solid. In the UK, the BoE raised rates as expected, but the initial weakening of the GBP was later reversed as positive developments in the Brexit negotiations led to a British pound sterling (“GBP”) rally towards the end of the month. In Asia, equity markets were broadly higher with the Hang Seng reaching a 10 year high on the back of strong flows from mainland China. In Turkey, concerns about the independence of the central bank and further political disputes with the US led the TRY lower. For the month, global equities gained 2.2% while global bonds were up 0.2%. The strategy was down in November. The main driver of the negative performance was the relative equity portfolio, although the developed and EM currency portfolios also detracted. In the relative equity portfolio, a short position in the S&P 500 became the main detractor as US equites continued to make new highs. Long positions in IBEX and FTSE/MIB also detracted, as did a short in Hang Seng. In the developed currency portfolio, a long position in AUD and a short position in CHF were the main drivers of losses. These were mitigated somewhat by gains from the long position in JPY. In the EM currency portfolio, the long position in TRY was the principal driver of losses. The relative bond portfolio was positive with gains from a long position in AGBs only partially offset by drag from the long Bund position. In the directional portfolio, gains from the long EM vs DM currency positioning were not enough to offset minor losses in both equities and bonds.

Global equity markets finished positive in December of 2017, largely spurred on by the passing of a new tax bill in the US and supportive macroeconomic data. A potential US government shutdown was also averted by a short-term funding bill. The Fed, as expected, raised rates by 25 bps. In Europe, regional elections in Catalonia returned a largely unchanged local parliament with neither side winning a clear majority. In Asia, the Bank of Japan (“BOJ”) kept rates on hold despite unemployment hitting a 24-year low and robust economic growth. Elsewhere, the UK and EU reached a milestone in the Brexit negations which supported UK equities. The Riksbank announced the start of its unwinding of its QE programme, but held rates steady. For the month, global equities gained 1.4% while global bonds were flat. The strategy was down in December. The negative performance was driven by the developed currency, relative equity and relative bond portfolios, whilst the EM currency and directional portfolios both finished positive. In the developed currency portfolio, a long position in the JPY and a short position in the CAD were the main detractors whilst a long position in the AUD mitigated losses somewhat. In the relative equity portfolio, long positions in the FTSE/MIB, IBEX, and DAX 30 combined with short positions in the Hang Seng and FTSE 100 to produce losses. The relative bond portfolio had losses from its short position in JGBs and its long position in CGBs, among others. In the EM currency portfolio the TRY recovered which resulted in gains for the strategy. A short position in the BRL also added to the returns of the portfolio. The directional portfolio benefited mainly from a short position in global bonds.

January 2018 brought strong corporate earnings reports, partly fueled by a weaker USD and solid revenue growth. Risk assets generally rallied led by technology, energy and financials. Global equities continued their strong performance with a 15th month of straight gains advancing 5.3% whereas global bonds were down by 0.7%. A weaker USD was the main story in currency markets. USD weakness was fueled both by the weaker than expected GDP figures, in addition to the ECB’s speech focused on strong European growth boosting the EUR (vs. USD). The strategy suffered a loss for the month despite having a strong start. Negative contributions were primarily seen in the developed currency and relative bond portfolios, whereas the directional portfolio performed well. In the currency portfolio it was the long USD positioning leading to most of the losses. To a lesser extent, the shorts in CHF and SEK, as well as the long in JPY also contributed negatively, but was partly offset by gains from a strong NOK and a short in CAD (which was closed out by month end). In relative bonds the bulk of losses were seen in the short JGB and long Bunds positions while a positive offset came from the short Gilt position.


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IPM Systematic Macro UCITS Fund Investment manager’s report for the financial year ended 31 July 2018 (continued) In both portfolios, value positioning continues to work well, and it was primarily the market dynamics (and macro in the case of bonds) themes accounting for the losses. The relative equity portfolio experienced losses in primarily in its short in Hang-Seng but also the short in S&P500 but balanced by offsetting gains in most other markets – mostly Italy, Canada and Spain. The EM currency showed gains in Indonesian rupiah (“INR”) and Mexican peso (“MXN”) offset by losses in primarily TRY. Finally, in the directional portfolio positive performance came both from short bonds and long equities. February 2018 saw the long-anticipated return of volatility and the historic volatility spike early in the month led equity markets into corrections territory. However, markets recovered later in the month but overall finished negative and the S&P 500 snapped a 15-month long winning streak. Markets were unnerved by higher US inflation data and a slightly more hawkish than expected testimony from incoming Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. After rising steeply in January, rates were a bit more muted in February. Global equities lost 4.1% for the month while global bonds were flat. The strategy finished February with strong gains, with the developed currency portfolio driving returns. The portfolio benefited from the more risk averse environment, and long positions in JPY and USD were profitable as markets sought safe havens. In addition, a short position in SEK was profitable as Swedish core inflation came in below expectations and Riksbank minutes were notably dovish. The relative bond portfolio had modestly positive returns from the long Bund position and a short, later turning long, position in UK Gilts. Losses came from the short position in JGBs. The relative equity portfolio was up slightly in the month with gains coming from short positions in the Hang Seng and S&P 500, and from a long position in S&P/ASX 200. Detractors came mainly from long positions in the DAX and IBEX. The EM currency portfolio also had positive returns, mainly driven by a long position in the RUB and a short position in BRL. The only detractor in the month was the directional portfolio which suffered losses early in the month as equity markets sold off. The global equity position later changed from long to short and managed to recover some of the losses.

Protectionism was top of mind in March 2018, with the implementation of steel and aluminum tariffs in the US dominating headlines early in the month. Combined with revelations about data protection issues at Facebook and weaker European purchasing manager indices (“PMIs”) it resulted in broadly lower global equity markets. A slightly more hawkish than expected testimony from incoming Fed Chairman Powell also rattled markets, although the 25 bps rate increase delivered by the Fed was widely anticipated. Markets largely shrugged off the Italian general election which finished without a clear majority. In the White House, several senior departures increased the market’s uncertainty of the Trump administration’s future policies. For the month, global equities lost 2.2% while global bonds were up 1.2%. The strategy finished the month positive with gains from four out of the five portfolios. The developed currency portfolio delivered the largest gain, and here the strategy saw profits from short positions in CHF and SEK and a long position in GBP which rallied after some positive news of the Brexit negotiations. The long position in AUD detracted as concerns grew about global growth. The EM currency portfolio finished slightly down for the month, primarily driven by a long position in the TRY which was down after concerns about rising inflation and an increasing current account deficit. The relative equity portfolio had a positive month with gains from, among others, a long position in a resurgent FTSE/MIB. The relative bond portfolio was also positive, with gains from a long position in German Bunds, and further gains from a short position in JGBs. The directional portfolio finished positive with gains coming primarily from the short global equity position.

The month of April 2018 saw the US 10-year yield break the barrier of 3% without much drama. There are still geopolitical tensions reaching from concerns of a trade war to new sanctions on Russia, but there were also signs of some breakthroughs in the long-standing conflict between North and South Korea. On the corporate side earnings seasons had a strong start but equities, primarily in the US, failed to rally. In the currency markets the USD and CAD both came out stronger, particularly vs. the very weak SEK which continued to decline after weak inflation figures. The RUB also took a beating following the sanctions. Equity markets were mixed with the US flat but Italy and France (among others) gaining significantly. In aggregate global equities were up 1.1% whereas global bonds returned -0.4%. The strategy had a good month with strong gains in primarily the developed currency portfolio but also the relative equity portfolio. Neither the relative bond nor the EM currency portfolio made any significant contributions. A negative offset was seen in the directional portfolio losing on both its short equity and long bond positions as well as to a smaller degree its long EM vs. DM currencies position. The developed currency portfolio benefitted mostly from its two large shorts in SEK and CHF as well as its long in USD. The relative equity portfolio saw positive contributions mainly from its large shorts in the US, Hong Kong and Canada, although the longs in European equity markets (Italy in particular) also provided support while there were no meaningful detractors. The relative bond portfolio was close to unchanged as gains in the long Bund position was offset by losses from a short in JGBs, and in the EM currency portfolio positive contributions in the long TRY and short BRL positions were offset by losses in the long RUB position leading to a slight net gain.

The political turmoil in particularly Italy but also Spain dominated headlines in May 2018 and sent markets and bond prices tumbling. Turkish President Erdogan had to give up his longstanding refusal of hiking interest rates and gave a green light to the Turkish central bank which made the TRY recoup some of its losses made earlier in the month. The North Korea-US summit in June is still on the agenda despite Trump having announced its cancellation only to regain negotiations later in the month.


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IPM Systematic Macro UCITS Fund Investment manager’s report for the financial year ended 31 July 2018 (continued) Most of the equity markets in the eurozone were hit by renewed worries of a eurozone crisis sending them into negative territory while markets outside such as the US, UK and Australia were higher for the month. German Bunds rallied fueled by risk aversion in the eurozone. The USD strengthened against the EUR, supported to some degree by the above-mentioned themes. Global equities were up 0.6% and global bonds were up 0.2%. The strategy was down in May with the relative equity portfolio being the primary driver behind the negative performance. It was the long positions in Italy and Spain that suffered the most, but the short positions in Canada and the US also contributed negatively. A positive offset was seen in the relative bond portfolio where the long position in German Bunds gained significantly. The developed currency portfolio was slightly up for the month with profits coming from long positions in the AUD, JPY and USD and a negative offset coming mainly from the short position in the CHF. The EM currency portfolio declined due to its long position in the TRY. A small detraction was also seen in the directional portfolio due to a loss in the long EM vs DM currency position while the equity and bond positions were flat.

At the beginning of June 2018 all eyes were on the Singapore summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, but it was arguably the meeting of the Fed, ECB, and BoJ in the same week which would have the greater economic impact. The Fed, as widely expected, raised rates, and the ECB announced the gradual taper of its bond buying programme, but pushed out the likely first date of interest rate increases. Trade tensions also continued to surface in June, which resulted in choppy equity markets and a broad sell-off in EM assets. Oil prices rallied despite OPEC gradually reintroduced supply to the market. Bond markets were largely unchanged after initially selling off in the beginning of the month. For the month, global equities were unchanged while global bonds were up 0.4%. The strategy finished the month positive. Gains came primarily from the EM currency portfolio, the main gainers were long positions in the EUR, NOK, and USD. These were mitigated by losses in the long positions in the AUD and JPY, and in the short CHF position. In the EM currency portfolio, the gains were led by the MXN, and by a rebounding TRY. Short positions in the South African rand (“ZAR”) and BRL also contributed positively. Gains in the relative equity portfolio were driven by a short position in the Hang Seng, and by a long position in the IBEX. A long position in the DAX offset slightly. The relative bond portfolio had small gains with profits from the long Bund position offset by a short position in AGBs. The directional portfolio had a loss for the month, primarily driven by the short equity exposure and short global bond exposure.

July 2018 saw many earnings reports beat expectations for the second quarter in a row except for some large US tech firms like Facebook, Netflix and Twitter all heavily sold during the month. Trump continued his global trade war, imposing tariffs worth US$34 billion on Chinese imports as well as having meetings with several leaders throughout Europe where trade talks were on top of the agendas. Meanwhile in the UK, the British Prime Minister Theresa May faced additional difficulties in her soft Brexit plan as several key people within her government resigned. The BOJ announced that it will allow the 10-year yield to trade 0.2% above or below its zero percent target and is also altering its ETF purchases. Despite the political backdrop leaving many uncertainties, the environment was still benign for equities as US growth proved resilient and earnings surprised on the upside. Global equities delivered a strong 3.1% whereas global bonds returned -0.2%.The strategy was slightly down in July. The developed currency portfolio which has delivered strong returns for the year had a negative month, but its losses were mitigated by ample returns in both the directional and the relative equity portfolios. Losses in the developed currency portfolio were driven by long positions in the GBP and JPY and a short position in the SEK, while the other positions in the portfolio were essentially flat. The biggest drag in the EM currency portfolio was the long position in the TRY, partly offset by a long position in the MXN. A short position in the Hang Seng contributed the most to the positive performance in the relative equity portfolio. The relative bond portfolio displayed a modest profit benefitting from a short position in CGBs offset somewhat by a short position in JGBs. All three positions in the directional portfolio were positive for the month with the long position in global equities delivering the strongest performance.


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IPM Systematic Macro UCITS Fund Condensed schedule of investments as at 31 July 2018

Fair Value % of NetHoldings Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss US$ Assets

Government Bonds: 79.83% (2017: 58.78%)

United States: 79.83% (2017: 58.78%)180,000,000 United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 28/03/2018 177,385,950 10.95 140,000,000 United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 16/08/2018 139,891,570 8.64 150,000,000 United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 13/09/2018 149,663,550 9.24 150,000,000 United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 11/10/2018 149,427,150 9.23 150,000,000 United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 08/11/2018 149,177,100 9.21 173,000,000 United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 06/12/2018 171,761,061 10.60 180,000,000 United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 31/01/2019 178,041,870 10.99 180,000,000 United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 28/02/2019 177,727,770 10.97

Total United States 1,293,076,021 79.83

Total Government Bonds 1,293,076,021 79.83

Investment Funds: 4.69% (2017: 7.05%)

United States: 4.69% (2017: 7.05%)

Common Stock: 4.69% (2017: 7.05%)80,522,669 IPM Cayman Fund 75,957,034 4.69

Total United States 75,957,034 4.69

Total Investment Funds 75,957,034 4.69

Warrants: 9.38% (2017: 14.10%)

Jersey: 9.38% (2017: 14.10%)

Financial: 9.38% (2017: 14.10%)80,584,892 Oder Capital 76,015,728 4.69 80,584,892 Weser Capital 76,015,729 4.69

Total Jersey 152,031,457 9.38

Total Warrants 152,031,457 9.38

Financial Derivative Instruments: 4.12% (2017: 10.52%)

Counterparty Forward Currency Contracts - Unrealised Gains: 4.12% (2017: 10.52%)

Currency Currency MaturityBuys Sells Date

Citibank N.A. MXN 4,133,472,321 USD 197,100,000 19/09/2018 22,750,581 1.41 Citibank N.A. USD 1,366,300,000 CHF 1,333,644,556 19/09/2018 13,961,641 0.86 Citibank N.A. USD 663,300,000 SEK 5,688,886,146 19/09/2018 13,581,297 0.84 Citibank N.A. CAD 451,243,868 USD 343,851,678 19/09/2018 3,002,777 0.19 Northern Trust SEK 3,029,500,000 USD 343,195,791 07/08/2018 1,671,133 0.10 Citibank N.A. USD 121,583,150 NZD 176,610,951 19/09/2018 1,354,326 0.08 Citibank N.A. SEK 989,227,970 USD 111,866,901 19/09/2018 1,111,263 0.07 Northern Trust EUR 686,800,000 USD 802,712,893 07/08/2018 1,056,493 0.06 Citibank N.A. USD 272,100,000 CAD 352,858,736 19/09/2018 870,553 0.05 Citibank N.A. USD 105,300,000 BRL 394,552,782 19/09/2018 798,921 0.05 Citibank N.A. RUB 5,742,861,242 USD 90,800,000 19/09/2018 788,041 0.05 Citibank N.A. PLN 144,633,923 USD 38,800,000 19/09/2018 779,999 0.05 Citibank N.A. GBP 74,199,061 USD 96,892,996 19/09/2018 625,530 0.04 Citibank N.A. USD 81,100,000 NOK 654,474,873 19/09/2018 621,954 0.04 Citibank N.A. USD 70,200,000 JPY 7,765,967,183 19/09/2018 609,083 0.04


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IPM Systematic Macro UCITS Fund Condensed schedule of investments as at 31 July 2018 (continued)

Fair Value % of NetFinancial assets at fair value through profit or loss US$ Assets

Financial Derivative Instruments: 4.12% (2017: 10.52%) (continued)

Counterparty Forward Currency Contracts - Unrealised Gains: 4.12% (2017: 10.52%) (continued)


Citibank N.A. USD 33,352,198 SGD 44,568,588 19/09/2018 585,611 0.04 Citibank N.A. AUD 70,600,000 USD 52,109,265 19/09/2018 383,929 0.02 Citibank N.A. USD 10,900,000 KRW 11,811,315,100 19/09/2018 307,495 0.02 Citibank N.A. NZD 64,100,000 USD 43,359,617 19/09/2018 276,791 0.02 Citibank N.A. USD 92,431,739 EUR 78,518,908 19/09/2018 246,473 0.02 Citibank N.A. USD 22,000,000 HUF 5,947,700,000 19/09/2018 234,564 0.01 Citibank N.A. EUR 39,800,000 USD 46,500,842 19/09/2018 226,420 0.01 Citibank N.A. JPY 2,375,038,896 USD 21,100,000 19/09/2018 182,750 0.01 Citibank N.A. ZAR 57,647,047 USD 4,200,000 19/09/2018 174,689 0.01 Citibank N.A. HUF 2,231,740,169 USD 8,000,000 19/09/2018 166,988 0.01 Citibank N.A. USD 31,400,000 CZK 682,695,660 19/09/2018 120,865 0.01 Citibank N.A. USD 16,791,135 INR 1,151,497,474 19/09/2018 87,188 0.01 Citibank N.A. CZK 92,741,564 USD 4,200,000 19/09/2018 49,150 - Citibank N.A. NOK 143,692,382 USD 17,622,813 19/09/2018 46,440 - Citibank N.A. BRL 15,966,901 USD 4,200,000 19/09/2018 28,986 - Northern Trust CHF 43,140,000 USD 43,562,956 07/08/2018 23,569 - Citibank N.A. USD 1,727,403 GBP 1,300,000 19/09/2018 18,836 - Northern Trust USD 3,487,930 SEK 30,500,000 07/08/2018 15,917 - Citibank N.A. USD 5,367,838 AUD 7,209,008 19/09/2018 7,727 - Northern Trust USD 310,842 CHF 307,000 07/08/2018 664 -

Total Forward Currency Contracts - Unrealised Gains 66,768,644 4.12

Total Financial Derivative Instruments 66,768,644 4.12

Total Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 1,587,833,156 98.02

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

Financial Derivative Instruments: (3.29%) (2017: (12.72%))

Forward Currency Contracts - Unrealised Losses: (3.29%) (2017: (12.72%))


Citibank N.A. USD 100,000 KRW 111,750,200 19/09/2018 (219) - Citibank N.A. USD 2,547,802 SGD 3,467,048 19/09/2018 (1,153) - Citibank N.A. CAD 3,573,387 USD 2,748,322 19/09/2018 (1,592) - Northern Trust EUR 1,300,000 USD 1,523,141 07/08/2018 (1,736) - Citibank N.A. INR 289,346,050 USD 4,200,000 19/09/2018 (2,665) - Northern Trust USD 583,145 CHF 580,000 07/08/2018 (2,858) - Citibank N.A. SEK 57,132,366 USD 6,533,099 19/09/2018 (8,102) - Citibank N.A. USD 17,208,865 INR 1,187,281,753 19/09/2018 (14,179) - Citibank N.A. USD 400,000 BRL 1,573,043 19/09/2018 (16,635) - Citibank N.A. SGD 5,674,606 USD 4,200,000 19/09/2018 (28,060) - Citibank N.A. KRW 4,638,980,800 USD 4,200,000 19/09/2018 (39,716) - Citibank N.A. USD 35,900,000 CHF 35,467,564 19/09/2018 (64,716) - Citibank N.A. USD 4,000,000 HUF 1,113,421,139 19/09/2018 (74,532) - Citibank N.A. USD 7,100,000 SEK 63,002,840 19/09/2018 (95,455) (0.01) Citibank N.A. PLN 51,864,670 USD 14,300,000 19/09/2018 (106,901) (0.01) Citibank N.A. USD 41,071,881 EUR 35,081,092 19/09/2018 (115,139) (0.01) Northern Trust GBP 16,005,000 USD 21,143,458 07/08/2018 (146,241) (0.01) Citibank N.A. USD 14,900,000 CZK 331,780,127 19/09/2018 (301,203) (0.02) Citibank N.A. USD 112,719,097 AUD 152,190,992 19/09/2018 (439,422) (0.03) Citibank N.A. USD 29,500,000 ZAR 399,225,394 19/09/2018 (796,209) (0.05)


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IPM Systematic Macro UCITS Fund Condensed schedule of investments as at 31 July 2018 (continued)

Fair Value % of NetFinancial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss US$ Assets

Financial Derivative Instruments: (3.29%) (2017: (12.72%)) (continued)

Counterparty Forward Currency Contracts - Unrealised Losses: (3.29%) (2017: (12.72%)) (continued)


Citibank N.A. USD 256,729,709 NZD 379,389,049 19/09/2018 (1,541,359) (0.10) Citibank N.A. USD 182,300,000 CAD 240,726,096 19/09/2018 (2,737,238) (0.17) Citibank N.A. EUR 241,200,000 USD 286,341,062 19/09/2018 (3,159,768) (0.20) Citibank N.A. NOK 1,716,136,146 USD 214,577,187 19/09/2018 (3,551,081) (0.22) Citibank N.A. TRY 1,065,024,190 USD 219,800,000 19/09/2018 (7,162,622) (0.44) Citibank N.A. AUD 480,800,000 USD 365,959,478 19/09/2018 (8,470,408) (0.52) Citibank N.A. JPY 60,612,523,258 USD 553,800,000 19/09/2018 (10,650,512) (0.65) Citibank N.A. GBP 570,700,939 USD 763,905,511 19/09/2018 (13,843,267) (0.85)

Total Forward Currency Contracts - Unrealised Losses (53,372,988) (3.29)

Total Financial Derivative Instruments (53,372,988) (3.29)

Total Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (53,372,988) (3.29)

Total value of investments 1,534,460,168 94.73 (Cost: US$ 1,521,064,512)

Cash and cash equivalents 114,990,182 7.10

Other net liabilities (29,587,121) (1.83)

Net assets attributable to holders of redeemable participating shares 1,619,863,229 100.00

% of TotalAnalysis of portfolio AssetsTransferable securities admitted to official stock exchange listingor dealt in/on another regulated market 1,521,064,512 89.22 Over the counter financial derivative instruments 66,768,644 3.92 Cash and cash equivalents 114,990,182 6.74 Other assets 1,984,526 0.12 Total assets 1,704,807,864 100.00

*The full portfolio is available from the Administrator free of charge.**Please refer to note 14 for details of the leverage on the financial derivative instruments held.


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IPM Systematic Macro UCITS Fund Schedule of significant portfolio movements for the financial year ended 31 July 2018 Total purchases in the year US$ 1,900,647,725

All Purchases Nominal HoldingsCostUS$

United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 31/01/2019 180,000,000 177,349,858United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 28/02/2019 180,000,000 177,131,867United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 28/03/2019 180,000,000 177,125,450United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 06/12/2018 173,000,000 170,648,159United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 13/09/2018 150,000,000 148,263,632United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 11/10/2018 150,000,000 148,114,574United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 11/08/2018 150,000,000 148,113,922United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 24/05/2018 140,000,000 138,909,094United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 21/06/2018 140,000,000 138,822,677United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 19/07/2018 140,000,000 138,679,766United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 16/08/2018 140,000,000 138,507,911United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 26/04/2018 120,000,000 119,336,222United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 01/03/2018 40,000,000 39,829,850United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 04/01/2018 20,000,000 19,918,768United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 01/02/2018 20,000,000 19,895,975

Total disposals in the year US$ 1,350,000,000

All Disposals Nominal HoldingsProceeds

US$United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 19/07/2018 140,000,000 140,000,000United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 21/06/2018 140,000,000 140,000,000United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 24/05/2018 140,000,000 140,000,000United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 01/03/2018 120,000,000 120,000,000United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 26/04/2018 120,000,000 120,000,000United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 09/11/2017 100,000,000 100,000,000United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 04/01/2018 100,000,000 100,000,000United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 14/09/2017 100,000,000 100,000,000United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 07/12/2017 100,000,000 100,000,000United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 01/02/2018 100,000,000 100,000,000United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 12/10/2017 100,000,000 100,000,000United States Treasury Bill 0.00% 17/08/2017 90,000,000 90,000,000 The above represents all purchases and disposals in the financial year.

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