UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number 811-22572
Destra Multi-Alternative Fund
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
443 N Willson Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59715
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Robert A. Watson
C/O Destra Capital Advisors LLC
443 N Willson Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59715
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 843-6161
Date of fiscal year end: March 31
Date of reporting period: September 30, 2024
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
(a)
Destra Multi-Alternative Fund
Semi-Annual Report
September 30, 2024
(Unaudited)
Table of Contents
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Destra Multi-Alternative Fund |
Risk Disclosure |
As of September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
This document may contain forward-looking statements representing Destra Capital Advisors LLC’s (“Destra”), the portfolio managers’ or sub-adviser’s beliefs concerning future operations, strategies, financial results or other developments. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Because these forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions that are subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, many of which are beyond Destra’s, the portfolio managers’ or sub-adviser’s control or are subject to change, actual results could be materially different. There is no guarantee that such forward-looking statements will come to pass.
Investors should consider the investment objective and policies, risk considerations, charges and ongoing expenses of an investment carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information relevant to an investment in the Fund. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing. You may obtain a prospectus through the broker dealer, where you hold your shares or by visiting the Fund’s webpage at www.destracapital.com/DMA or by calling Destra at 877-855-3434 or the Fund’s Transfer Agent, Equiniti Trust Company, LLC at 800-591-8238.
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Destra Multi-Alternative Fund |
Schedule of Investments |
As of September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
Shares/ Contracts/ Principal |
Security | Value | ||||||
COMMON STOCKS – 16.1% | ||||||||
AEROSPACE/DEFENSE – 0.5% | ||||||||
1,000 | Northrop Grumman Corp. | $ | 528,070 | |||||
BANKS – 0.6% | ||||||||
997 | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | 493,625 | ||||||
849 | PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | 156,937 | ||||||
650,562 | ||||||||
BIOTECHNOLOGY – 0.5% | ||||||||
8,334 | Corteva, Inc. | 489,956 | ||||||
CHEMICALS – 0.5% | ||||||||
2,068 | Ecolab, Inc. | 528,022 | ||||||
COMMERCIAL SERVICES – 0.5% | ||||||||
6,932 | Affirm Holdings, Inc.(1) | 282,964 | ||||||
3,124 | Square, Inc. - Class A(1) | 209,714 | ||||||
492,678 | ||||||||
COMPUTERS – 0.7% | ||||||||
6,800 | Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A | 524,824 | ||||||
6,253 | Rubrik, Inc., Class A(1) | 201,034 | ||||||
725,858 | ||||||||
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES – 0.5% | ||||||||
2,100 | American Express Co. | 569,520 | ||||||
ELECTRIC – 0.6% | ||||||||
7,227 | NextEra Energy, Inc. | 610,898 | ||||||
ENTERTAINMENT – 0.2% | ||||||||
5,319 | DraftKings, Inc. – Class A(1) | 208,505 | ||||||
FOOD SERVICE – 0.5% | ||||||||
1,600 | McDonald’s Corp. | 487,216 | ||||||
HEALTHCARE-PRODUCTS – 0.2% | ||||||||
1,826 | Natera, Inc.(1) | 231,811 | ||||||
HEALTHCARE-SERVICES – 0.4% | ||||||||
900 | Elevance Health, Inc. | 468,000 | ||||||
INSURANCE – 0.5% | ||||||||
6,022 | MetLife, Inc. | 496,694 | ||||||
INTERNET – 4.7% | ||||||||
10,814 | Amazon.com, Inc.(1)(2)* | 2,014,973 | ||||||
4,100 | Meta Platforms, Inc. – Class A(2)* | 2,347,004 | ||||||
3,128 | Shopify, Inc.(1) | 250,678 | ||||||
1,277 | Wix.Com Ltd.(1) | 213,476 | ||||||
4,826,131 |
Shares/ Contracts/ Principal |
Security | Value | ||||||
COMMON STOCKS (continued) | ||||||||
MACHINERY-DIVERSIFIED – 0.4% | ||||||||
900 | Deere & Co. | $ | 375,597 | |||||
MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING – 0.1% | ||||||||
240 | Parker-Hannifin Corp. | 151,637 | ||||||
OIL & GAS – 0.4% | ||||||||
3,200 | EOG Resources, Inc. | 393,376 | ||||||
PHARMACEUTICALS – 0.8% | ||||||||
1,089 | AbbVie, Inc. | 215,056 | ||||||
5,200 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | 574,704 | ||||||
789,760 | ||||||||
RETAIL – 0.1% | ||||||||
1,302 | TJX Companies, Inc. | 153,037 | ||||||
SEMICONDUCTORS – 0.2% | ||||||||
701 | Analog Devices, Inc. | 161,349 | ||||||
SOFTWARE – 1.6% | ||||||||
1,002 | Duolingo, Inc.(1) | 282,584 | ||||||
2,000 | Microsoft Corp. | 860,600 | ||||||
8,240 | Palantir Technologies, Inc. – Class A(1) | 306,528 | ||||||
1,502 | Snowflake, Inc. – Class A(1) | 172,520 | ||||||
1,622,232 | ||||||||
TELECOMMUNICATIONS – 1.1% | ||||||||
9,006 | Cisco Systems, Inc. | 479,299 | ||||||
15,000 | Corning, Inc. | 677,250 | ||||||
1,156,549 | ||||||||
TRANSPORTATION – 0.5% | ||||||||
2,193 | Union Pacific Corp. | 540,531 | ||||||
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $15,216,931) |
16,657,989 | |||||||
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS – 3.4% | ||||||||
50,167 | Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF | 2,552,497 | ||||||
20,500 | Janus Henderson B-BBB CLO ETF | 1,003,475 | ||||||
TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $3,561,514) |
3,555,972 | |||||||
MEDIUM TERM NOTES – 3.9% | ||||||||
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL SERVICES – 3.9% | ||||||||
2,000,000 | Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc., 0.0%, 06/24/27(1)(3)(4) | 2,000,000 | ||||||
2,000,000 | Goldman Sachs Finance Corp., 0.0%, 06/24/27(1)(3)(4) | 2,000,000 | ||||||
4,000,000 | ||||||||
TOTAL MEDIUM TERM NOTES (Cost $4,000,000) |
4,000,000 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Destra Multi-Alternative Fund |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
As of September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
Shares/ Contracts/ Principal |
Security | Value | ||||||
PRIVATE COMPANIES – 20.6% | ||||||||
744,880 | Always AI, Inc., (254,113 Series A-1, 490,767 Series B) Preferred Stock(1)(3)(4) | $ | 3,979,042 | |||||
2,000,000 | Always AI, Inc., Convertible Debt, 8.0%, 09/29/25(3)(4) | 2,000,000 | ||||||
600,000 | Always AI, Inc., Convertible Debt, 8.0%, 05/31/26(3)(4) | 600,000 | ||||||
179,641 | Clear Street Group, Inc., Series B-1 Preferred Stock(1)(3)(4) | 1,500,002 | ||||||
332,938 | Copia Wealth Studios, Common Shares(1)(3)(4) | 938,386 | ||||||
1,064,396 | Copia Wealth Studios, Preferred Shares(1)(3)(4) | 3,000,000 | ||||||
23,723 | Eat Just, Inc., Series F Common Stock(1)(3)(4) | 472,562 | ||||||
56,331 | GOSITE, Inc., Convertible Debt, 10.0%, 04/19/25(3)(4) | 56,331 | ||||||
542,467 | GOSITE, Inc., Series A-1 Preferred Stock(1)(3)(4) | 2,738,373 | ||||||
750,000 | Iridia, Inc., Convertible Debt, 8.0%, 06/20/25(3)(4) | 750,000 | ||||||
497,216 | Iridia, Inc., Series A-3 Preferred Stock(1)(3)(4) | 1,299,458 | ||||||
2,387,937 | Nurture Life, Inc., Series B Preferred Stock(1)(3)(4) | 3,946,543 | ||||||
TOTAL PRIVATE COMPANIES (Cost $16,529,514) |
21,280,697 | |||||||
PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS* – 1.9% | ||||||||
CALL OPTIONS – 1.9% | ||||||||
50 | AbbVie, Inc. Exercise Price: $220, Notional Amount: $1,100,000, Expiration Date: 10/18/2024(1) |
500 | ||||||
9 | Adobe, Inc. Exercise Price: $615, Notional Amount: $553,500, Expiration Date: 08/15/2025(1) |
26,640 | ||||||
6 | Adobe, Inc. Exercise Price: $670, Notional Amount: $402,000, Expiration Date: 08/15/2025(1) |
10,575 | ||||||
22 | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Exercise Price: $185, Notional Amount: $407,000, Expiration Date: 12/20/2024(1) |
16,940 | ||||||
17 | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Exercise Price: $175, Notional Amount: $297,500, Expiration Date: 03/21/2025(1) |
30,719 | ||||||
15 | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Exercise Price: $165, Notional Amount: $247,500, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
41,040 |
Shares/ Contracts/ Principal |
Security | Value | ||||||
PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS (continued) | ||||||||
CALL OPTIONS (continued) | ||||||||
24 | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Exercise Price: $195, Notional Amount: $468,000, Expiration Date: 09/19/2025(1) |
$ | 49,800 | |||||
21 | AeroVironment, Inc. Exercise Price: $220, Notional Amount: $462,000, Expiration Date: 03/21/2025(1) |
40,425 | ||||||
13 | AeroVironment, Inc. Exercise Price: $240, Notional Amount: $312,000, Expiration Date: 01/16/2026(1) |
39,325 | ||||||
100 | Affirm Holdings, Inc. Exercise Price: $55, Notional Amount: $550,000, Expiration Date: 03/21/2025(1) |
35,300 | ||||||
9 | Amazon.com, Inc. Exercise Price: $195, Notional Amount: $175,500, Expiration Date: 01/16/2026(1) |
24,084 | ||||||
40 | Analog Devices, Inc. Exercise Price: $250, Notional Amount: $1,000,000, Expiration Date: 10/18/2024(1) |
1,800 | ||||||
6 | ASML Holding NV Exercise Price: $1,120, Notional Amount: $672,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
19,830 | ||||||
7 | Axon Enterprise, Inc. Exercise Price: $410, Notional Amount: $287,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
33,915 | ||||||
11 | Axon Enterprise, Inc. Exercise Price: $440, Notional Amount: $484,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
39,490 | ||||||
37 | Block, Inc. Exercise Price: $75, Notional Amount: $277,500, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
15,355 | ||||||
42 | Block, Inc. Exercise Price: $78, Notional Amount: $325,500, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
33,180 | ||||||
55 | Broadcom, Inc. Exercise Price: $188, Notional Amount: $1,034,000, Expiration Date: 10/18/2024(1) |
6,050 | ||||||
90 | Cisco Systems, Inc. Exercise Price: $53, Notional Amount: $472,500, Expiration Date: 10/18/2024(1) |
9,090 | ||||||
68 | Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Exercise Price: $85, Notional Amount: $578,000, Expiration Date: 10/18/2024(1) |
— |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Destra Multi-Alternative Fund |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
As of September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
Shares/ Contracts/ Principal |
Security | Value | ||||||
PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS (continued) | ||||||||
CALL OPTIONS (continued) | ||||||||
150 | Corning, Inc. Exercise Price: $48, Notional Amount: $720,000, Expiration Date: 10/18/2024(1) |
$ | 1,500 | |||||
8 | Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. Exercise Price: $390, Notional Amount: $312,000, Expiration Date: 12/20/2024(1) |
1,560 | ||||||
10 | Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. Exercise Price: $460, Notional Amount: $460,000, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
1,005 | ||||||
6 | Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. Exercise Price: $270, Notional Amount: $162,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
30,816 | ||||||
11 | Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. Exercise Price: $340, Notional Amount: $374,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
25,823 | ||||||
65 | DraftKings, Inc. Exercise Price: $50, Notional Amount: $325,000, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
7,280 | ||||||
100 | DraftKings, Inc. Exercise Price: $60, Notional Amount: $600,000, Expiration Date: 03/21/2025(1) |
8,700 | ||||||
38 | DraftKings, Inc. Exercise Price: $40, Notional Amount: $152,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
26,790 | ||||||
7 | Eli Lilly And Co Exercise Price: $1,000, Notional Amount: $700,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
43,750 | ||||||
5 | Eli Lilly And Co Exercise Price: $1,040, Notional Amount: $520,000, Expiration Date: 01/16/2026(1) |
41,725 | ||||||
10 | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Exercise Price: $540, Notional Amount: $540,000, Expiration Date: 10/18/2024(1) |
1,020 | ||||||
48 | Guidewire Software, Inc. Exercise Price: $190, Notional Amount: $912,000, Expiration Date: 04/17/2025(1) |
77,760 | ||||||
1 | Guidewire Software, Inc. Exercise Price: $185, Notional Amount: $18,500, Expiration Date: 04/17/2025(1) |
1,820 | ||||||
13 | HubSpot, Inc. Exercise Price: $680, Notional Amount: $884,000, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
6,305 |
Shares/ Contracts/ Principal |
Security | Value | ||||||
PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS (continued) | ||||||||
CALL OPTIONS (continued) | ||||||||
45 | Marathon Petroleum Corp. Exercise Price: $190, Notional Amount: $855,000, Expiration Date: 10/18/2024(1) |
$ | 1,013 | |||||
42 | Marvell Technology, Inc. Exercise Price: $85, Notional Amount: $357,000, Expiration Date: 03/21/2025(1) |
20,160 | ||||||
38 | Marvell Technology, Inc. Exercise Price: $90, Notional Amount: $342,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
22,705 | ||||||
65 | Marvell Technology, Inc. Exercise Price: $83, Notional Amount: $536,250, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
49,725 | ||||||
10 | Meta Platforms, Inc. Exercise Price: $620, Notional Amount: $620,000, Expiration Date: 03/21/2025(1) |
41,550 | ||||||
12 | Meta Platforms, Inc. Exercise Price: $590, Notional Amount: $708,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
85,272 | ||||||
6 | Meta Platforms, Inc. Exercise Price: $600, Notional Amount: $360,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
39,678 | ||||||
20 | Microsoft Corp. Exercise Price: $485, Notional Amount: $970,000, Expiration Date: 10/18/2024(1) |
80 | ||||||
10 | Mp Materials Corp. Exercise Price: $45, Notional Amount: $45,000, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
— | ||||||
30 | Mp Materials Corp. Exercise Price: $50, Notional Amount: $150,000, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
— | ||||||
5 | Netflix, Inc. Exercise Price: $740, Notional Amount: $370,000, Expiration Date: 12/20/2024(1) |
16,550 | ||||||
4 | Netflix, Inc. Exercise Price: $720, Notional Amount: $288,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
34,800 | ||||||
5 | Netflix, Inc. Exercise Price: $780, Notional Amount: $390,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
31,487 | ||||||
72 | NextEra Energy, Inc. Exercise Price: $90, Notional Amount: $648,000, Expiration Date: 10/18/2024(1) |
2,160 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Destra Multi-Alternative Fund |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
As of September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
Shares/ Contracts/ Principal |
Security | Value | ||||||
PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS (continued) | ||||||||
CALL OPTIONS (continued) | ||||||||
47 | Nike, Inc. Exercise Price: $93, Notional Amount: $434,750, Expiration Date: 10/18/2024(1) |
$ | 8,601 | |||||
10 | Northrop Grumman Corp. Exercise Price: $560, Notional Amount: $560,000, Expiration Date: 11/15/2024(1) |
6,850 | ||||||
18 | NVIDIA Corp. Exercise Price: $146, Notional Amount: $262,800, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
9,720 | ||||||
16 | NVIDIA Corp. Exercise Price: $158, Notional Amount: $252,800, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
5,632 | ||||||
20 | NVIDIA Corp. Exercise Price: $153, Notional Amount: $306,000, Expiration Date: 03/21/2025(1) |
15,100 | ||||||
40 | NVIDIA Corp. Exercise Price: $145, Notional Amount: $580,000, Expiration Date: 10/18/2024(1) |
880 | ||||||
60 | NVIDIA Corp. Exercise Price: $155, Notional Amount: $930,000, Expiration Date: 11/15/2024(1) |
4,860 | ||||||
15 | NVIDIA Corp. Exercise Price: $152, Notional Amount: $228,000, Expiration Date: 10/18/2024(1) |
135 | ||||||
40 | NVIDIA Corp. Exercise Price: $138, Notional Amount: $552,000, Expiration Date: 03/21/2025(1) |
45,160 | ||||||
10 | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Exercise Price: $380, Notional Amount: $380,000, Expiration Date: 03/21/2025(1) |
20,500 | ||||||
5 | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Exercise Price: $350, Notional Amount: $175,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
21,925 | ||||||
5 | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. Exercise Price: $360, Notional Amount: $180,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
19,050 | ||||||
44 | PayPal Holdings, Inc. Exercise Price: $80, Notional Amount: $352,000, Expiration Date: 04/17/2025(1) |
36,300 | ||||||
42 | PDD Holdings, Inc. Exercise Price: $180, Notional Amount: $756,000, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
15,120 |
Shares/ Contracts/ Principal |
Security | Value | ||||||
PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS (continued) | ||||||||
CALL OPTIONS (continued) | ||||||||
95 | Pinterest, Inc. Exercise Price: $45, Notional Amount: $427,500, Expiration Date: 10/18/2024(1) |
$ | 190 | |||||
21 | Pinterest, Inc. Exercise Price: $41, Notional Amount: $86,100, Expiration Date: 11/15/2024(1) |
966 | ||||||
64 | Pinterest, Inc. Exercise Price: $55, Notional Amount: $352,000, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
960 | ||||||
60 | Pinterest, Inc. Exercise Price: $55, Notional Amount: $330,000, Expiration Date: 03/21/2025(1) |
1,800 | ||||||
193 | Pinterest, Inc. Exercise Price: $35, Notional Amount: $675,500, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
82,507 | ||||||
250 | ProShares Bitcoin ETF Exercise Price: $27, Notional Amount: $675,000, Expiration Date: 12/20/2024(1) |
6,500 | ||||||
250 | ProShares Bitcoin ETF Exercise Price: $24, Notional Amount: $600,000, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
14,750 | ||||||
110 | Rubrik, Inc. Exercise Price: $45, Notional Amount: $495,000, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
12,100 | ||||||
31 | Rubrik, Inc. Exercise Price: $35, Notional Amount: $108,500, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
9,300 | ||||||
123 | Samsara, Inc. Exercise Price: $60, Notional Amount: $738,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
59,040 | ||||||
68 | Shopify, Inc. Exercise Price: $90, Notional Amount: $612,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
65,620 | ||||||
10 | Snowflake, Inc. Exercise Price: $230, Notional Amount: $230,000, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
150 | ||||||
34 | Snowflake, Inc. Exercise Price: $160, Notional Amount: $544,000, Expiration Date: 03/21/2025(1) |
15,300 | ||||||
10 | Snowflake, Inc. Exercise Price: $135, Notional Amount: $135,000, Expiration Date: 03/21/2025(1) |
9,875 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Destra Multi-Alternative Fund |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
As of September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
Shares/ Contracts/ Principal |
Security | Value | ||||||
PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS (continued) | ||||||||
CALL OPTIONS (continued) | ||||||||
11 | Snowflake, Inc. Exercise Price: $140, Notional Amount: $154,000, Expiration Date: 03/21/2025(1) |
$ | 8,965 | |||||
12 | Tesla, Inc. Exercise Price: $330, Notional Amount: $396,000, Expiration Date: 03/21/2025(1) |
25,620 | ||||||
55 | TJX Companies, Inc. Exercise Price: $130, Notional Amount: $715,000, Expiration Date: 10/18/2024(1) |
— | ||||||
28 | Trade Desk, Inc. Exercise Price: $120, Notional Amount: $336,000, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
16,268 | ||||||
22 | Trade Desk, Inc. Exercise Price: $115, Notional Amount: $253,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
33,495 | ||||||
40 | Uber Technologies, Inc. Exercise Price: $95, Notional Amount: $380,000, Expiration Date: 12/20/2024(1) |
3,080 | ||||||
40 | Uber Technologies, Inc. Exercise Price: $78, Notional Amount: $310,000, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
21,680 | ||||||
50 | Uber Technologies, Inc. Exercise Price: $83, Notional Amount: $412,500, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
17,750 | ||||||
100 | UiPath, Inc. Exercise Price: $27, Notional Amount: $270,000, Expiration Date: 11/15/2024(1) |
— | ||||||
100 | UiPath, Inc. Exercise Price: $25, Notional Amount: $250,000, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
800 | ||||||
12 | Ulta Beauty, Inc. Exercise Price: $470, Notional Amount: $564,000, Expiration Date: 03/21/2025(1) |
15,960 | ||||||
7 | Ulta Beauty, Inc. Exercise Price: $430, Notional Amount: $301,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
23,205 | ||||||
8 | Ulta Beauty, Inc. Exercise Price: $450, Notional Amount: $360,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
21,144 | ||||||
100 | Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund Exercise Price: $86, Notional Amount: $860,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
26,350 |
Shares/ Contracts/ Principal |
Security | Value | ||||||
PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS (continued) | ||||||||
CALL OPTIONS (continued) | ||||||||
80 | Vanguard Small-Cap Value Index Fund ETF Exercise Price: $210, Notional Amount: $1,680,000, Expiration Date: 03/21/2025(1) |
$ | 55,600 | |||||
13 | Veeva Systems, Inc. Exercise Price: $250, Notional Amount: $325,000, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
3,510 | ||||||
9 | Veeva Systems, Inc. Exercise Price: $240, Notional Amount: $216,000, Expiration Date: 01/17/2025(1) |
3,960 | ||||||
10 | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Exercise Price: $580, Notional Amount: $580,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
12,450 | ||||||
8 | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Exercise Price: $540, Notional Amount: $432,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
17,240 | ||||||
17 | Wix.Com Ltd. Exercise Price: $200, Notional Amount: $340,000, Expiration Date: 03/21/2025(1) |
15,385 | ||||||
20 | Zscaler, Inc. Exercise Price: $190, Notional Amount: $380,000, Expiration Date: 06/20/2025(1) |
39,100 | ||||||
TOTAL CALL OPTIONS | 1,945,545 | |||||||
TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS (Cost $2,327,774) |
1,945,545 | |||||||
CONTINGENT VALUE RIGHTS – 0.2% | ||||||||
PHARMACEUTICALS – 0.0% | ||||||||
142,000 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 03/31/21(1)(3) | — | ||||||
REAL ESTATE – 0.2% | ||||||||
456,540 | Hospitality Investors Trust, Inc., 06/29/26(1)(3)(4) * | 241,226 | ||||||
579,536 | Ready Capital Corp., 03/16/25(1)(3)(4) | — | ||||||
241,226 | ||||||||
TOTAL CONTINGENT VALUE RIGHTS (Cost $9,395,583) |
241,226 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Destra Multi-Alternative Fund |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
As of September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
Shares/ Contracts/ Principal |
Security | Value | ||||||
WARRANTS – 1.0% | ||||||||
FOOD – 1.0% | ||||||||
878,570 | Nurture Life, Inc., 12/23/32(1)(3)(4) | $ | 992,784 | |||||
SOFTWARE – 0.0% | ||||||||
1 | Always AI, Inc., 09/28/33(1)(3)(4) | — | ||||||
TOTAL WARRANTS (Cost $—) |
992,784 | |||||||
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS – 24.4% | ||||||||
LISTED REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS – 5.4% | ||||||||
2,645 | American Tower Corp. | 615,121 | ||||||
3,838 | Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | 621,104 | ||||||
700 | Equinix, Inc. | 621,341 | ||||||
17,573 | Invitation Homes, Inc. | 619,624 | ||||||
9,175 | Prologis, Inc. | 1,158,619 | ||||||
12,131 | Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | 610,311 | ||||||
19,000 | VICI Properties, Inc. | 632,890 | ||||||
5,000 | Welltower, Inc. | 640,150 | ||||||
TOTAL LISTED REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS | 5,519,160 | |||||||
NON-LISTED REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS – 7.8% | ||||||||
344,812 | Healthcare Trust, Inc., Common Stock(3)(4) * | 4,937,522 | ||||||
1,061,081 | NorthStar Healthcare Income, Inc., Common Stock(1)(3)(4) * | 3,129,503 | ||||||
TOTAL NON-LISTED REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS | 8,067,025 | |||||||
PRIVATE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS – 11.2% | ||||||||
715,000 | Aventine Property Group, Inc., Common Stock(3)(4) | 6,780,988 | ||||||
715,000 | Treehouse Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc., Common Stock(1)(3)(4) | 4,802,012 | ||||||
TOTAL PRIVATE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS | 11,583,000 | |||||||
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS (Cost $31,407,940) |
25,169,185 | |||||||
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FUNDS – 41.5% | ||||||||
250 | Arboretum Core Asset Fund LP(4)(5) | 2,344,110 | ||||||
— | Canyon CLO Fund II LP(3)(4)(6) | 7,911,928 | ||||||
— | Canyon CLO Fund III (Cayman) Ltd.(3)(4)(6) | 14,522,023 | ||||||
2,959 | Clarion Lion Industrial Trust(4)(5) | 11,087,156 | ||||||
— | Ovation Alternative Income Fund(4)(5)(6) | 484,522 | ||||||
160 | Preservation REIT 1, Inc.(1)(4)(5) | 6,434,170 | ||||||
TOTAL ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT FUNDS (Cost $29,100,703) |
42,783,909 |
Shares/ Contracts/ Principal |
Security | Value | ||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – 6.9% | ||||||||
MONEY MARKET FUND – 6.9% | ||||||||
7,073,430 | Fidelity Investments Money Market Funds - Government Portfolio, Class I, 4.83%(2)(7) | $ | 7,073,430 | |||||
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $7,073,430) |
7,073,430 | |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 119.9% (Cost $118,613,389) |
123,700,737 | |||||||
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (19.9)% | (20,513,321 | ) | ||||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.0% | 103,187,416 | |||||||
WRITTEN OPTIONS CONTRACTS* – (0.2)% | ||||||||
PUT OPTIONS – (0.1)% | ||||||||
(40 | ) | Marathon Petroleum Corp. Exercise Price: $160, Notional Amount: $(640,000), Expiration Date: 10/18/2024 |
(12,600 | ) | ||||
(250 | ) | ProShares Bitcoin ETF Exercise Price: $15, Notional Amount: $(375,000), Expiration Date: 01/17/2025 |
(50,250 | ) | ||||
TOTAL PUT OPTIONS | (62,850 | ) | ||||||
CALL OPTIONS – (0.1)% | ||||||||
(45 | ) | Cisco Systems, Inc. Exercise Price: $48, Notional Amount: $(213,750), Expiration Date: 10/18/2024 |
(25,425 | ) | ||||
(68 | ) | Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. Exercise Price: $78, Notional Amount: $(527,000), Expiration Date: 10/18/2024 |
(7,480 | ) | ||||
(150 | ) | Corning, Inc. Exercise Price: $44, Notional Amount: $(660,000), Expiration Date: 10/18/2024 |
(24,300 | ) | ||||
(5) | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. Exercise Price: $490, Notional Amount: $(245,000), Expiration Date: 10/18/2024 |
(8,190 | ) | |||||
(20 | ) | Microsoft Corp. Exercise Price: $440, Notional Amount: $(880,000), Expiration Date: 10/18/2024 |
(7,460 | ) | ||||
(72 | ) | NextEra Energy, Inc. Exercise Price: $83, Notional Amount: $(594,000), Expiration Date: 10/18/2024 |
(23,544 | ) | ||||
(22 | ) | Nike, Inc. Exercise Price: $78, Notional Amount: $(170,500), Expiration Date: 11/15/2024 |
(26,444 | ) |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Destra Multi-Alternative Fund |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
As of September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
Shares/ Contracts/ Principal |
Security | Value | ||||||
WRITTEN OPTIONS CONTRACTS* (continued) | ||||||||
Call OPTIONS (continued) | ||||||||
(10 | ) | Northrop Grumman Corp. Exercise Price: $520, Notional Amount: $(520,000), Expiration Date: 11/15/2024 |
$ | (20,900 | ) | |||
TOTAL CALL OPTIONS | (143,743 | ) | ||||||
TOTAL WRITTEN OPTIONS CONTRACTS (Proceeds $(140,997)) |
(206,593 | ) | ||||||
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND SOLD SHORT – (0.7)% | ||||||||
(9,800 | ) | ProShares UltraPro QQQ | (710,402 | ) | ||||
TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND SOLD SHORT (Proceeds $(167,745)) |
(710,402 | ) | ||||||
TOTAL SHORT SECURITIES (Proceeds $(308,742)) |
$ | (916,995 | ) |
(1) | Non-income producing security. | |
(2) | All or a portion of this security is segregated as collateral for securities sold short. | |
(3) | Fair valued using significant unobservable inputs (See Note 2). | |
(4) | Restricted investment as to resale (See Note 2). | |
(5) | Investments in Alternative Investment Funds are valued using net asset value as a practical expedient. See Note 2 for respective investment strategies, unfunded commitments and redemptive restrictions. | |
(6) | Alternative investment fund does not issue shares. | |
(7) | The rate is the annualized seven-day yield as of September 30, 2024. | |
* | All securities are pledged as collateral except for securities identified with a * superscript. |
ETF — Exchange-Traded Fund
LP — Limited Partnership
REIT — Real Estate Investment Trusts
SPDR — Standard & Poor’s Depository Receipts
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Destra Multi-Alternative Fund |
Schedule of Investments (continued) |
As of September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
Percent of | ||||
Net Assets | ||||
Alternative Investment Funds | 41.5 | % | ||
Real Estate Investment Trusts | ||||
Private Real Estate Investment Trusts | 11.2 | % | ||
Non-Listed Real Estate Investment Trusts | 7.8 | % | ||
Listed Real Estate Investment Trusts | 5.4 | % | ||
Private Companies | 20.6 | % | ||
Common Stocks | ||||
Internet | 4.7 | % | ||
Software | 1.6 | % | ||
Telecommunications | 1.1 | % | ||
Pharmaceuticals | 0.8 | % | ||
Computers | 0.7 | % | ||
Banks | 0.6 | % | ||
Electric | 0.6 | % | ||
Diversified Financial Services | 0.5 | % | ||
Transportation | 0.5 | % | ||
Aerospace/Defense | 0.5 | % | ||
Chemicals | 0.5 | % | ||
Food Service | 0.5 | % | ||
Insurance | 0.5 | % | ||
Commercial Services | 0.5 | % | ||
Biotechnology | 0.5 | % | ||
Machinery-Diversified | 0.4 | % | ||
Oil & Gas | 0.4 | % | ||
Healthcare-Services | 0.4 | % | ||
Semiconductors | 0.2 | % | ||
Healthcare-Products | 0.2 | % | ||
Entertainment | 0.2 | % | ||
Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 0.1 | % | ||
Retail | 0.1 | % | ||
Exchange-Traded Funds | 3.4 | % | ||
Purchased Options Contracts | 1.9 | % | ||
Warrants | 1.0 | % | ||
Contingent Value Rights | ||||
Real Estate | 0.2 | % | ||
Pharmaceuticals | 0.0 | % | ||
Medium Term Notes | ||||
Diversified Financial Services | 3.9 | % | ||
Short-Term Investments | 6.9 | % | ||
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets | (19.9 | )% | ||
Net Assets | 100.0 | % | ||
Written Options Contracts | (0.2 | )% | ||
Exchange-Traded Fund Sold Short | (0.7 | )% |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Destra Multi-Alternative Fund |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
As of September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
Assets: | ||||
Investments, at value (cost $116,285,615) | $ | 121,755,192 | ||
Purchased options contracts, at value (cost $2,327,774) | 1,945,545 | |||
Receivables: | ||||
Interest | 220,143 | |||
Dividends | 98,102 | |||
Investments sold | 2,381 | |||
Prepaid expenses | 10,208 | |||
Other assets | 628 | |||
Total assets | 124,032,199 | |||
Liabilities: | ||||
Credit facility (see note 6) | 11,999,483 | |||
Due to broker | 7,559,969 | |||
Securities sold short, at value (proceeds $167,745) | 710,402 | |||
Written options contracts, at value (premium received $140,997) | 206,593 | |||
Payables: | ||||
Management fee (see note 3) | 108,312 | |||
Investments purchased | 99,587 | |||
Professional fees | 78,465 | |||
Accounting and administrative fees | 32,548 | |||
Interest payable | 26,749 | |||
Transfer agent fees and expenses | 4,211 | |||
Custody fees | 2,602 | |||
Chief financial officer fees | 2,599 | |||
Trustee fees | 570 | |||
Chief compliance officer fees | 188 | |||
Accrued other expenses | 12,505 | |||
Total liabilities | 20,844,783 | |||
Commitments and contingencies (see note 2) | ||||
Net assets | $ | 103,187,416 | ||
Net assets consist of: | ||||
Paid-in capital (unlimited shares authorized at $0.001 par value common stock) | $ | 98,100,278 | ||
Total distributable earnings | 5,087,138 | |||
Net assets | $ | 103,187,416 | ||
Common shares outstanding | 8,963,239 | |||
Net asset value per common share | $ | 11.51 | ||
Market price per common share | $ | 8.67 | ||
Market price (discount) to net asset value per common share | (24.67 | )% |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Destra Multi-Alternative Fund |
Statement of Operations |
For the six months ended September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
Investment income: | ||||
Distributions from alternative investment funds | $ | 2,523,801 | ||
Dividend income | 183,853 | |||
Interest income | 383,004 | |||
Total investment income | 3,090,658 | |||
Expenses: | ||||
Interest expense | 1,154,595 | |||
Management fee (see note 3) | 786,794 | |||
Professional fees | 163,309 | |||
Accounting and administrative fees | 103,293 | |||
Service provider fees | 58,281 | |||
Chief financial officer fees (see note 8) | 18,557 | |||
Trustee fees (see note 8) | 17,013 | |||
Shareholder reporting fees | 14,256 | |||
Transfer agent fees and expenses | 14,255 | |||
Registration fees | 12,534 | |||
Dividends on securities sold short | 11,183 | |||
Chief compliance officer fees (see note 8) | 10,826 | |||
Custody fees | 9,722 | |||
Insurance expense | 7,667 | |||
Other expenses | 7,574 | |||
Total expenses | 2,389,859 | |||
Service provider fees deferred and repaid by adviser (see note 3) | (58,281 | ) | ||
Expenses waived by adviser (see note 3) | (109,060 | ) | ||
Net expenses | 2,222,518 | |||
Net investment income | 868,140 | |||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss): | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | ||||
Investments | 258,372 | |||
Purchased options contracts | 441,004 | |||
Written options contracts | (79,856 | ) | ||
Securities sold short | (1,293,912 | ) | ||
Total net realized loss | (674,392 | ) | ||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | ||||
Investments | 2,181,068 | |||
Purchased options contracts | (191,399 | ) | ||
Written options contracts | (11,862 | ) | ||
Securities sold short | 948,570 | |||
Total net change in unrealized appreciation | 2,926,377 | |||
Net realized and unrealized gain | 2,251,985 | |||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 3,120,125 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Destra Multi-Alternative Fund |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets |
Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) |
Year Ended March 31, 2024 |
|||||||
Increase in net assets resulting from operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 868,140 | $ | (628,204 | ) | |||
Net realized gain (loss) | (674,392 | ) | 3,425,081 | |||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation | 2,926,377 | 4,070,247 | ||||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 3,120,125 | 6,867,124 | ||||||
Return of capital to shareholders: | ||||||||
Common Shares | — | (1,429,636 | ) | |||||
Total return of capital to shareholders | — | (1,429,636 | ) | |||||
Total increase in net assets | 3,120,125 | 5,437,488 | ||||||
Net assets: | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 100,067,291 | 94,629,803 | ||||||
End of period | $ | 103,187,416 | $ | 100,067,291 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Destra Multi-Alternative Fund |
Statement of Cash Flows |
For the six months ended September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
Net increase in net assets from operations | $ | 3,120,125 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets from operations to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||
Purchases of investments | (61,851,933 | ) | ||
Proceeds from purchases of investments sold short | 1,037,199 | |||
Proceeds from redemptions, sales, or other dispositions of investments | 58,435,710 | |||
Sales of investments sold short | (3,066,452 | ) | ||
Net realized (gain) loss on: | ||||
Investments | (258,372 | ) | ||
Purchased options contracts | (441,004 | ) | ||
Written options contracts | 79,856 | |||
Securities sold short | 1,293,912 | |||
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on: | ||||
Investments | (2,181,068 | ) | ||
Purchased options contracts | 191,399 | |||
Written options contracts | 11,862 | |||
Securities sold short | (948,570 | ) | ||
Change in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
Assets: | ||||
Investments sold | 1,541,740 | |||
Interest | (111,558 | ) | ||
Dividends | 368,468 | |||
Prepaid expenses | 42,835 | |||
Liabilities: | ||||
Investments purchased | 67,684 | |||
Management fee | 14,703 | |||
Custody fees | (2,244 | ) | ||
Accounting and administration fees | (771 | ) | ||
Professional fees | (53,410 | ) | ||
Transfer agent fees and expenses | (2,500 | ) | ||
Chief compliance officer fees | 188 | |||
Chief financial officer fees | 2,599 | |||
Trustee fees | 570 | |||
Income tax payable | (89,391 | ) | ||
Interest payable | 26,749 | |||
Accrued other expenses | 4,441 | |||
Net cash used in operating activities | (2,767,233 | ) | ||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
Due to broker | 5,766,345 | |||
Repayments on credit facility | (3,000,000 | ) | ||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 2,766,345 | |||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (888 | ) | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | $ | 888 | ||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | — | ||
Supplemental disclosure of cash activity: | ||||
Interest paid on borrowings | $ | 1,154,595 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Destra Multi-Alternative Fund |
Financial Highlights |
For a share of common stock outstanding throughout the periods indicated.** |
Net
asset |
Net |
Net |
Total
from |
Distributions |
Distributions |
Distributions |
Total |
Net |
Total return(2) |
Market |
Market |
Gross |
Net |
Net |
Net
assets, |
Portfolio |
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For the six months ended September 30, |
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2024 (unaudited) | $ | 11.16 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.35 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 11.51 | 3.14 | % | $ | 8.67 | 10.87 | % | 4.69 | % | 4.36 | % | 1.70 | % | $ | 103,187 | 25 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2024 | 10.56 | (0.07 | ) | 0.83 | 0.76 | — | — | (0.16 | ) | (0.16 | ) | 11.16 | 7.29 | 7.82 | 33.61 | 5.12 | 4.74 | (0.65 | ) | 100,067 | 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2023 | 12.11 | (0.03 | ) | (0.84 | ) | (0.87 | ) | (0.14 | ) | — | (0.54 | ) | (0.68 | ) | 10.56 | (7.37 | ) | 6.02 | (25.58 | ) | 4.05 | 3.75 | (0.26 | ) | 96,350 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022* | 11.77 | 0.02 | 0.38 | 0.40 | (0.01 | ) | — | (0.05 | ) | (0.06 | ) | 12.11 | 3.40 | 8.90 | 14.47 | 3.65 | # | 3.17 | # | 2.74 | # | 108,508 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period ended February 28, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022 | 12.28 | 0.15 | 0.08 | 0.23 | (0.09 | ) | — | (0.65 | ) | (0.74 | ) | 11.77 | 1.79 | 7.83 | (0.19 | )^ | 3.38 | 2.74 | 1.24 | 105,522 | 28 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021 | 13.25 | 0.09 | (0.34 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.07 | ) | — | (0.65 | ) | (0.72 | ) | 12.28 | (1.58 | ) | 0 | 0 | 2.85 | 2.28 | 0.75 | 36,633 | 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020(8) | 13.81 | 0.25 | 0.02 | 0.27 | (0.08 | ) | — | (0.75 | ) | (0.83 | ) | 13.25 | 1.90 | 0 | 0 | 2.98 | 2.57 | 1.78 | 35,208 | 42 |
* | For the period March 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022. |
# | Annualized. |
^ | For the period January 13, 2022 through February 28, 2022. |
(1) | Based on average shares outstanding during the period. |
(2) | Based on the net asset value as of period end. Assumes an investment at net asset value at the beginning of the period and reinvestment of all distributions during the period. The return would have been lower if certain expenses had not been waived or reimbursed by the investment adviser. |
(3) | Market price return is computed based upon the Fund’s unrounded New York Stock Exchange market price per share and excludes the effects of brokerage commissions. Dividends and distributions are assumed, for purposes of these calculations, to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
*
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Destra Multi-Alternative Fund |
Financial Highlights (continued) |
For a share of common stock outstanding throughout the periods indicated.** |
(4) | Percentages shown include interest expense and dividends on securities sold short. Gross and net expense ratios, respectively, excluding interest expense and dividends on securities sold short are as follows: |
Gross Expenses(5) |
Net Expenses(5),(6) |
|||||||
For the six months ended September 30, | ||||||||
2024 | 2.40 | 2.07 | % | |||||
Period ended March 31, | ||||||||
2024 | 2.50 | 2.12 | ||||||
2023 | 2.39 | 2.08 | ||||||
2022* | 2.55 | 2.07 | # | |||||
Period ended February 28, | ||||||||
2022 | 2.44 | 1.81 | ||||||
2021 | 2.27 | 1.70 | ||||||
2020(8) | 2.11 | 1.70 |
* | For the period March 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022. | |
# | Annualized. | |
(5) | Ratios do not include expenses of the underlying Alternative Investment Funds in which the Fund invests. | |
(6) | The contractual fee and expense waiver is reflected in both the net expense and net investment income (loss) ratios (see Note 3). | |
(7) | Recognition of net investment income by the Fund is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying Alternative Investment Funds in which the Fund invests. Ratios do not include net investment income of the Alternative Investment Funds in which the Fund Invests. | |
(8) | Period ended February 29. |
Credit Facility | For the six months ended September 30, 2024 |
For the year ended March 31, 2024 |
For the year ended March 31, 2023 |
For the period ended March 31, 2022* |
For the year ended February 28, 2022 |
For the year ended February 28, 2021 |
For the year ended February 29, 2020 |
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Senior securities, end of period (000’s) | $ | 12,000 | $ | 15,000 | $ | 15,000 | $ | 15,000 | $ | 15,000 | $ | 14,300 | $ | 29,300 | ||||||||||||||
Asset coverage, per $1,000 of senior security principal amount | 9,599 | 7,671 | 7,309 | 8,234 | 8,035 | 9,080 | 5,433 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Asset coverage ratio of senior securities | 960 | % | 767 | % | 731 | % | 823 | % | 803 | % | 908 | % | 543 | % |
* | For the period March 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022. |
** | The Fund’s shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) on January 13, 2022 under NYSE ticker symbol “DMA.” To facilitate the listing of the Fund’s shares on the NYSE, the Fund redesignated its Class A, Class C and Class T shares as Class I shares and eliminated all share class designations. Consequently, the Fund’s shares are now referred to as shares of beneficial interest or common shares. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Destra Multi-Alternative Fund |
Notes to Financial Statements |
September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
1. Organization
Destra Multi-Alternative Fund (“the Fund”) was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on June 3, 2011, is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), and is a non-diversified, exchange-listed closed-end management investment company.
The Fund changed its fiscal year end to March 31, effective March 1, 2022. The Fund’s shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) on January 13, 2022 under NYSE ticker symbol “DMA.” To facilitate the listing of the Fund’s shares on the NYSE, effective January 5, 2022, the Fund redesignated its Class A, Class C and Class T shares as Class I shares and eliminated all share class designations. Consequently, the Fund’s shares are now referred to as shares of beneficial interest or common shares (the “Common Shares”).
The Fund’s investment adviser is Destra Capital Advisors LLC (the “Adviser”), the Fund’s sub-adviser is Validus Growth Investors, LLC, doing business as Validex Global Investing, (“Validex” or the “Sub-Adviser” and together with the Adviser are referred to herein as the “Advisers”). See Note 3 for additional information regarding Validex, as the Fund’s Sub-Adviser.
The investment objective of the Fund is to seek returns from capital appreciation and income with an emphasis on income generation. The Fund pursues its investment objective by investing primarily in the income-producing securities of real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and alternative investment funds, as well as common stocks and structured notes, notes, bonds and asset-backed securities.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 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”.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash — Cash and cash equivalents include U.S. dollar deposits at bank accounts at amounts which may exceed insured limits. The Fund is subject to risk to the extent that the institutions may be unable to fulfill their obligations. As of September 30, 2024, the Fund had no restricted cash.
Distributions to Shareholders — Prior to July 1, 2023, distributions from investment income were declared and paid monthly. Beginning with the start of the Fund’s second fiscal quarter on July 1, 2023 distributions from investment income will only be paid annually. Distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid annually. The character of income and gains to be distributed is determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
Security Valuation — The Fund records investments at fair value. Securities listed on an exchange are valued at the last reported sale price at the close of the regular trading session of the exchange on the business day the value is being determined, or in the case of securities listed on NASDAQ, at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. In the absence of a sale, such securities shall be valued at the mean of the closing bid and asked prices on the day of valuation. Short-term investments that mature in 60 days or less may be valued at amortized cost, provided such valuations represent fair value.
When price quotations for certain securities are not readily available, or if the available quotations are not believed to be reflective of market value by the Adviser, those securities will be valued at “fair value” as determined in good faith by a Valuation Committee using the Valuation Procedures. There can be no assurance that the Fund could purchase or sell a portfolio security at the price used to calculate the Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”).
The Board of Trustees of the Fund (“the Board”) has approved valuation procedures for the Fund (the “Valuation Procedures”) which are used for determining the fair value of any Fund investments for which a market quotation is not readily available. The valuation of each of the Fund’s investments is performed in accordance with the principles found in Rule 2a-5 of the 1940 Act and in conjunction with FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820-10”).The Board has designated the Adviser as the valuation designee of the Fund. As valuation designee, the Adviser performs the fair value determination relating to any and all Fund investments, subject to the conditions and oversight requirements described in the Valuation Procedures. In furtherance of its duties as valuation designee, the Adviser has formed a valuation committee (the “Valuation Committee”), to perform fair value determinations and oversee the day-to-day functions related to the fair valuation of the Fund’s investments. The Valuation Committee may consult with representatives from the Fund’s outside legal counsel or other third-party consultants in their discussions and deliberations.
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September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
Valuation Procedures may be used to value a substantial portion of the assets of the Fund. The Fund may use the fair value of a security to calculate its NAV when, for example, (1) a portfolio security is not traded in a public market or the principal market in which the security trades is closed, (2) trading in a portfolio security is suspended and not resumed prior to the normal market close, (3) a portfolio security is not traded in significant volume for a substantial period, or (4) the Adviser determines that the quotation or price for a portfolio security provided by a broker-dealer or independent pricing service is inaccurate. The “fair value” of securities may be difficult to determine and thus judgment plays a greater role in the valuation process. The fair valuation methodology may include or consider the following guidelines, as appropriate: (1) evaluation of all relevant factors, including but not limited to, pricing history, current market level, supply and demand of the respective security; (2) comparison to the values and current pricing of securities that have comparable characteristics; (3) knowledge of historical market information with respect to the security; (4) other factors relevant to the security which would include, but would not be limited to, duration, yield, fundamental analytical data, the Treasury yield curve, and credit quality. Calls with the management teams of these securities are completed to gain further insight that might not be as evident through the reading of published reports or filings.
Often, significant back-testing or historical data analysis is employed to gain increased, tangible perspective into ways to enhance the accuracy of either existing, or potentially new fair valuation approaches. This also ensures that recent enhancements or additional methodologies are leading to more accurate valuations.
Ongoing “logic checks” and evaluations of underlying portfolios are used to identify potential disconnects between current methodologies and expected results.
The values assigned to fair valued investments are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized, since such amounts depend on future developments inherent in long-term investments. Changes in the fair valuation of portfolio securities may be less frequent and of greater magnitude than changes in the price of portfolio securities valued at their last sale price, by an independent pricing service, or based on market quotations. Imprecision in estimating fair value can also impact the amount of unrealized appreciation or depreciation recorded for a particular portfolio security and differences in the assumptions used could result in a different determination of fair value, and those differences could be material.
The Fund invests in some securities which are not traded and the Fair Valuation Committee has established a methodology for the fair valuation of each type of security. Non-listed REITs that are in the public offering period (or start-up phase) are valued at cost according to the Fair Valuation Committee’s fair valuation methodology unless the REIT issues an updated valuation. The Fund generally purchases REITs at NAV or without a commission. However, startup REITs amortize a significant portion of their start-up costs and therefore, potentially carry additional risks that may impact valuation should the REIT be unable to raise sufficient capital and execute their business plan. As such, start-up REITs pose a greater risk than seasoned REITs because if they encounter going concern issues, they may see significant deviation in value from the fair value, cost basis approach as represented. Non-listed REITs that are in their offering period are generally categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. Once a REIT closes to new investors, Management values the security based on the movement of an appropriate market index or a similar security that is publicly traded until the REIT issues an updated market valuation. Non-listed REITs that have closed to new investors are categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, due to the significance of the effect of the application of the movement of the market index on the overall fair valuation of the REIT. Other non-traded private investments are monitored for any independent audits of the investment or impairments reported on the potential value of the investment. Certain investments in preferred stocks or private companies are generally categorized as a Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The Fund generally values investments in preferred stocks or private companies based on recent transactions and may initially value the investments at cost.
Valuation of Structured Notes — These instruments are notes where the principal and/or interest rate or value of the structured note is determined by reference to the performance of an underlying reference asset. The Fund primarily invests in structured notes that reference the performance of a basket of underlying equity securities. The interest and/or principal payments that may be made on a structured note may vary widely, depending on a variety of factors, including the volatility of the underlying reference asset. The performance results of structured notes will not replicate exactly the performance of the underlying reference asset that the notes seek to replicate due to transaction costs and other expenses. Issuers of structured notes can vary and may include corporations, banks, broker-dealers and limited purpose trusts or other vehicles. Structured notes may be exchange traded or traded OTC and privately negotiated. Structured notes are valued at cost which approximates fair value and monitored for impairment.
Valuation of Alternative Investment Funds — The Fund may invest in funds of open-end or closed-end investment companies (the “Alternative Investment Funds”). The Alternative Investment Funds value securities in their portfolios for which market quotations are readily available at their market values (generally the last reported sale price) and all other securities and assets at their fair value using the methods established by the board of directors of the Alternative Investment Funds. Open-end funds are valued at their NAV and closed-end funds that trade on an exchange are valued as described under security valuation.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
For Alternative Investment Funds, including private real estate investment trusts, non-traded partnership funds, non-listed business development companies and hedge funds, that are themselves treated as investment companies under GAAP, the Fund follows the guidance in GAAP that allows, as practical expedient, the Fund to value such investments at their reported NAV per share (or if not unitized, at an equivalent percentage of the capital of the investee entity). Such investments typically provide an updated NAV or its equivalent on a quarterly basis. The Fair Valuation Committee meets frequently to discuss the fair valuation methodology and will adjust the value of a security if there is a public update to such valuation.
Non-listed business development companies provide quarterly fair value pricing which is used as an indicator of the valuation for the Fund. If the value significantly fluctuates, the Adviser will provide an updated price. If a significant event occurs that causes a large change in price, the Fair Valuation Committee will call a meeting to evaluate the fair value.
Hedge funds provide monthly fair value pricing which is used as an indicator of the valuation for the Fund. The Fund values the security based on the movement of an appropriate market index or a similar security that is publicly traded until the hedge fund issues an updated market valuation.
ASC 820-10 defines fair value as the price that the Fund would receive to sell an investment or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction with an independent buyer in the principal market, or in the absence of a principal market the most advantageous market for the investment or liability. ASC 820-10 establishes three different categories for valuations. Level 1 valuations are those based upon quoted prices in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access. Level 2 valuations are those based upon quoted prices in inactive markets or based upon significant observable inputs (e.g., yield curves; benchmark interest rates; indices). Level 3 valuations are those based upon unobservable inputs (e.g., discounted cash flow analysis; non-market based methods used to determine fair valuation).
The Fund utilizes various methods to measure the fair value of its investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of input are:
● | Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access. |
● | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data. |
● | Level 3 — 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. |
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 of a security may fall into different levels (Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3) of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level within which the fair value measurement falls, in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant in its entirety to the fair value measurement.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following tables summarize the inputs used as of September 30, 2024 for the Fund’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value:
Assets*
Practical | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investments: | Expedient(1) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | $ | — | $ | 16,657,989 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 16,657,989 | ||||||||||
Exchange-Traded Fund | — | 3,555,972 | — | — | 3,555,972 | |||||||||||||||
Medium Term Notes | — | — | — | 4,000,000 | 4,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
Private Companies | — | — | — | 21,280,697 | 21,280,697 | |||||||||||||||
Purchased Options Contracts | — | 1,945,545 | — | — | 1,945,545 | |||||||||||||||
Contingent Value Rights | — | — | — | 241,226 | 241,226 | |||||||||||||||
Warrants | — | — | — | 992,784 | 992,784 | |||||||||||||||
Real Estate Investment Trusts | — | 5,519,160 | — | 19,650,025 | 25,169,185 | |||||||||||||||
Alternative Investment Funds | 20,349,958 | — | — | 22,433,951 | 42,783,909 | |||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investment | — | 7,073,430 | — | — | 7,073,430 | |||||||||||||||
Total Investments | $ | 20,349,958 | $ | 34,752,096 | $ | — | $ | 68,598,683 | $ | 123,700,737 |
Liabilities*
Investments: | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Exchange-Traded Fund Sold Short | $ | (710,402 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (710,402 | ) | ||||||
Written Options Contracts | (206,593 | ) | — | — | (206,593 | ) | ||||||||||
Total Investments | $ | (916,995 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (916,995 | ) |
(1) | Alternative Investment Funds that are measured at fair value using the NAV per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Schedule of Investments. |
* | Refer to the Schedule of Investments for industry classifications. |
The following is a reconciliation of investments in which significant Level 3 unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value as of September 30, 2024:
Investments | Balance as of March 31, 2024 |
Transfers into Level 3 |
Purchase of Investments |
Proceeds from Sale of Investments(1) |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments |
Balance as of September 30, 2024 |
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Contingent Value Rights | $ | 241,226 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 241,226 | ||||||||||||||
Warrants | 991,088 | — | — | — | — | 1,696 | 992,784 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Private Companies | 16,598,306 | — | 3,610,969 | — | — | 1,071,422 | 21,280,697 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-Listed Real Estate Investment Trusts | 7,266,192 | — | — | — | — | 800,833 | 8,067,025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Private Real Estate Investment Trusts | 12,555,791 | — | — | — | — | (972,791 | ) | 11,583,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medium Term Notes | 1,500,000 | — | 4,000,000 | (2,590,800 | ) | 1,090,800 | — | 4,000,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Alternative Investment Funds | — | 23,477,707 | — | — | — | (1,043,756 | ) | 22,433,951 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total Investments | $ | 39,152,603 | $ | 23,477,707 | $ | 7,610,969 | $ | (2,590,800 | ) | $ | 1,090,800 | $ | (142,596 | ) | $ | 68,598,683 |
(1) | Includes return of capital and spin-offs related to corporate actions. |
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September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
The following table summarizes the valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used for the Fund’s investments that are categorized in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2024:
Investments | Fair Value as of September 30, 2024 |
Valuation Techniques |
Unobservable Inputs |
Price/ Liquidity Discount(1) |
Range of inputs (average) |
Impact on Valuation from an Increase in Input |
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Contingent Value Rights | ||||||||||||||||||
Hospitality Investors Trust, Inc. | $ | 241,226 | Scenario Analysis | Liquidity Discount/Earnout | $ | 0.53 | n/a | n/a | ||||||||||
Ready Capital Corp. | — | Income approach and PWERM Model | Revaluation discount rate/discount rate | 0.00 | n/a | Decrease | ||||||||||||
Warrants | ||||||||||||||||||
Nurture Life, Inc. | 992,784 | Options Pricing Model and Black-Scholes-Merton Model | Volatility/Risk Free Rate/Years to Exercise Price | n/a | 71.8% | 4.0% | 3.0 | n/a | ||||||||||||
Medium Term Notes | ||||||||||||||||||
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc. | 2,000,000 | Other | Transaction Price | 100.00 | n/a | Increase | ||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs Finance Corp. | 2,000,000 | Other | Transaction Price | 100.00 | n/a | Increase | ||||||||||||
Private Companies | ||||||||||||||||||
Always AI, Inc.. Preferred Stock | 3,979,042 | Comparable public company analysis | Revenue multiples | n/a | 3.8x – 14.0x (9.0x) | Increase | ||||||||||||
Comparable acquisitions analysis | Revenue multiples | n/a | 9.5x – 353.8x (140.3x) | Increase | ||||||||||||||
Always AI, Inc.. Convertible Debt | 2,600,000 | Other | Transaction Price | 100.00 | n/a | Increase | ||||||||||||
Clear Street Group Inc. | 1,500,002 | Other | Transaction Price | 8.35 | n/a | Increase | ||||||||||||
Copia Wealth Studios, Common Shares | 938,386 | Other | Transaction Price | 2.82 | n/a | Increase | ||||||||||||
Copia Wealth Studios, Preferred Shares | 3,000,000 | Other | Transaction Price | 2.82 | n/a | Increase | ||||||||||||
Eat Just, Inc. | 472,562 | Comparable public company analysis | Enterprise Value | n/a | -45.5% - 16.5% (-9.9%) | Increase | ||||||||||||
Comparable acquisitions analysis | Revenue multiples | n/a | 0.4x – 8.0x (2.7x) | Increase | ||||||||||||||
EBITDA multiples | n/a | 4.6x – 31.6x (16.8x) | Increase | |||||||||||||||
GOSITE, Inc., Preferred Stock | 2,738,373 | Comparable public company analysis | Revenue multiples | n/a | 2.6x - 15.2x (8.6x) | Increase | ||||||||||||
EBITDA multiples | n/a | -131.6x - 246.7x (43.3x) | Increase | |||||||||||||||
Comparable acquisitions analysis | Revenue multiples | n/a | 0.1x - 7.4x (3.0x) | Increase | ||||||||||||||
EBITDA multiples | n/a | 4.3x - 271.7x (29.4x) | Increase | |||||||||||||||
GOSITE, Inc., Convertible Debt | 56,331 | Other | Transaction Price | 100.00 | n/a | Increase | ||||||||||||
Iridia, Inc., Preferred Stock | 1,299,458 | Other | Transaction Price | 2.51 | n/a | Increase | ||||||||||||
Iridia, Inc., Convertible Debt | 750,000 | Other | Transaction Price | 100.00 | n/a | Increase | ||||||||||||
Nurture Life, Inc. | 3,946,543 | Other | Transaction Price | 100.00 | n/a | n/a | ||||||||||||
Non-Listed Real Estate Investment Trusts | ||||||||||||||||||
Healthcare Trust, Inc. | 4,937,522 | Index Application(2) | Application of FTSE NAREIT US Health Care Index | 228.42 | n/a | Increase | ||||||||||||
NorthStar Healthcare Income, Inc. | 3,129,503 | Index Application(2) | Application of FTSE NAREIT US Health Care Index | 228.42 | n/a | Increase |
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September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
Investments | Fair Value as of September 30, 2024 |
Valuation Techniques |
Unobservable Inputs |
Price/ Liquidity Discount(1) |
Range of inputs (average) |
Impact on Valuation from an Increase in Input |
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Private Real Estate Investment Trusts | ||||||||||||||||||
Aventine Property Group, Inc. | 6,780,988 | Comparable public company analysis | BV Equity multiples | n/a | 0.9x - 5.5x (1.8x) | Increase | ||||||||||||
Comparable acquisitions analysis | BV multiples | n/a | 0.9x - 4.5x (2.3x) | Increase | ||||||||||||||
Treehouse Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. | 4,802,012 | Comparable public company analysis | BV Equity multiples | n/a | 0.9x - 5.5x (1.8x) | Increase | ||||||||||||
Comparable acquisitions analysis | BV Equity multiples | n/a | 0.9x - 4.2x (2.3x) | Increase | ||||||||||||||
Alternative Investment Funds | ||||||||||||||||||
Canyon CLO Fund II LP | 7,911,928 | Index Application | Application of CS Leveraged Loan Total Return Index | 544.12 | n/a | Increase | ||||||||||||
Canyon CLO Fund III (Cayman) Ltd.(3) | 14,522,023 | Index Application | Application of CS Leveraged Loan Total Return Index | 544.12 | n/a | Increase | ||||||||||||
Total Investments(4) | $ | 68,598,683 |
(1) | As there was no range for each significant unobservable input, weighted average is not reported. | |
(2) | The Fund utilizes the last publicly stated NAV as published by each Non-Listed REIT, and applies a factor adjustment of the daily publicly available price per each respective index to adjust the price accordingly. | |
(3) | Has an unfunded commitment of $700,000. | |
(4) | Certain Level 3 investments of the Fund, totaling fair value assets of $0, have been valued using third-party transactions, quotations, and/or historical information. These assets have been excluded from the preceding table as they are insignificant to the Fund. |
BV – book value
The following is the fair value measurement of Alternative Investment Funds that are measured at NAV per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient:
Alternative Investment Fund | Investment Strategy |
Value | Unfunded Commitments |
Redemption Frequency |
Redemption Notice Period |
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Arboretum Core Asset Fund LP | Debt investing in leased equipment and related financings | $ | 2,344,110 | $ | — | Annually(1) | 30 Days(1) | ||||||||
Clarion Lion Industrial Trust | Industrial Real Estate | 11,087,156 | — | Quarterly, subject to advisor discretion | 90 Days | ||||||||||
Ovation Alternative Income Fund | Private Equity and Private Debt | 484,522 | — | Quarterly | 180 Days | ||||||||||
Preservation REIT 1, Inc. | Diversified Direct Real Estate | 6,434,170 | 477,000 | Subject to advisor approval | n/a | ||||||||||
$ | 20,349,958 | $ | 477,000 |
(1) | Redemptions suspended as of February 28, 2021. |
Commitments and Contingencies — The Fund indemnifies the Fund’s officers and the Board for certain liabilities that might arise from their performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business the Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnifications. 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.
Exchange Traded Funds — The Fund may invest in exchange traded funds (“ETFs”). Most ETFs are a type of index fund bought and sold on a securities exchange. An ETF trades like common stock and represents a fixed (or managed) portfolio of securities designed to track the performance and dividend yield of a particular domestic or foreign market index. The Fund may purchase an ETF to gain exposure to a portion of the U.S. or a foreign market. The risks of owning an ETF generally reflect the risks of owning the underlying securities it is designed to track, although the lack of liquidity in an ETF could result in it being more volatile. Additionally, ETFs have fees and expenses that reduce their value.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
Restricted securities — Restricted securities are securities that may be resold only upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from such registration. In some cases, the issuer of restricted securities has agreed to register such securities for resale, at the issuer’s expense either upon demand by the Fund or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Board. The restricted securities may be valued at the price provided by dealers in the secondary market or, if no market prices are available, the fair value as determined in good faith using methods approved by the Board. The Alternative Investment Funds generally are restricted securities that are subject to substantial holding periods and are not traded in public markets, so that the Fund may not be able to resell some of its investments for extended periods, which may be several years.
Additional information on each restricted investment held by the Fund at September 30, 2024, is as follows:
Security Description | Acquisition Date |
Cost | Value | % of Net Assets |
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Always AI, Inc., Preferred Stock | 1/5/2021 | $ | 1,999,998 | $ | 3,979,042 | 3.9 | % | ||||||||
Always AI, Inc., Convertible Debt | 10/2/2023 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 1.8 | |||||||||||
Always AI, Inc., Convertible Debt | 6/5/2024 | 600,000 | 600,000 | 0.5 | |||||||||||
Always AI, Inc., Warrants | 10/2/2023 | — | (1) | — | — | ||||||||||
Arboretum Core Asset Fund LP | 8/2/2018 | 2,500,000 | 2,344,110 | 2.3 | |||||||||||
Aventine Property Group, Inc. | 1/13/2021 | 5,091,800 | 6,780,988 | 6.6 | |||||||||||
Canyon CLO Fund II LP | 2/25/2019 | 6,132,077 | 7,911,928 | 7.7 | |||||||||||
Canyon CLO Fund III (Cayman) Ltd. | 3/1/2022 | 12,697,773 | 14,522,023 | 14.1 | |||||||||||
Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc. | 6/21/2024 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 1.9 | |||||||||||
Clarion Lion Industrial Trust | 6/29/2015 | 3,934,581 | 11,087,156 | 10.7 | |||||||||||
Clear Street Group, Inc. | 5/11/2022 | 1,500,000 | 1,500,002 | 1.5 | |||||||||||
Copia Wealth Studios, Common Shares | 5/22/2024 | 333 | 938,386 | 0.9 | |||||||||||
Copia Wealth Studios, Preferred Shares | 4/1/2024 | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 | 2.9 | |||||||||||
Eat Just, Inc. | 6/11/2021 | 515,501 | 472,562 | 0.5 | |||||||||||
Goldman Sachs Finance Corp. | 6/21/2024 | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 1.9 | |||||||||||
GOSITE, Inc., Preferred Stock | 7/31/2020 | 2,099,998 | 2,738,373 | 2.7 | |||||||||||
GOSITE, Inc., Convertible Debt | 11/30/2023 | 56,331 | 56,331 | 0.1 | |||||||||||
Healthcare Trust, Inc. | 3/30/2012 | 5,151,254 | 4,937,522 | 4.8 | |||||||||||
Hospitality Investors Trust, Inc., Contingent Value Riights | 2/17/2015 | 9,236,371 | 241,226 | 0.2 | |||||||||||
Iridia, Inc., Preferred Stock | 2/25/2021 | 750,000 | 1,299,458 | 1.3 | |||||||||||
Iridia, Inc., Convertible Debt | 12/22/2023 | 750,000 | 750,000 | 0.7 | |||||||||||
NorthStar Healthcare Income, Inc. | 3/29/2012 | 6,706,530 | 3,129,503 | 3.0 | |||||||||||
Nurture Life, Inc., Preferred Stock | 8/2/2022 | 3,257,353 | 3,946,543 | 3.8 | |||||||||||
Nurture Life, Inc., Warrants | 12/23/2022 | — | 992,784 | 1.0 | |||||||||||
Ovation Alternative Income Fund | 7/25/2014 | 409,107 | 484,522 | 0.5 | |||||||||||
Preservation REIT 1, Inc. | 10/22/2019 | 3,427,166 | 6,434,170 | 6.2 | |||||||||||
Ready Capital Corp., Contingent Value Rights | 7/6/2017 | — | (1) | — | — | ||||||||||
Treehouse Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. | 12/31/2018 | 8,792,962 | 4,802,012 | 4.6 | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 84,609,135 | $ | 88,948,641 | 86.1 | % |
(1) | Transferred at no cost as a result of a corporate action. |
Options — The Fund may purchase put and call options on currencies or securities. A put option gives the purchaser the right to compel the writer of the option to purchase from the option holder an underlying currency or security or its equivalent at a specified price at any time during the option period. In contrast, a call option gives the purchaser the right to buy the underlying currency or security covered by the option or its equivalent from the writer of the option at the stated exercise price.
As a holder of a put option, the Fund will have the right to sell the currencies or securities underlying the option and as the holder of a call option, the Fund will have the right to purchase the currencies or securities underlying the option, in each case at their exercise price at any time prior to the option’s expiration date. The Fund may seek to terminate its option positions prior to their expiration by entering into closing transactions. The ability of the Fund to enter into a closing sale transaction depends on the existence of a liquid secondary market. There can be no assurance that a closing
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September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
purchase or sale transaction can be effected when the Fund so desires. The Fund may close out a position when writing options by purchasing an option on the same security with the same exercise price and expiration date as the option that it has previously written on the security. In such a case, the Fund will realize a profit or loss if the amount paid to purchase an option is less or more than the amount received from the sale of the option.
The hours of trading for options may not conform to the hours during which the underlying securities are traded. To the extent that the options markets close before the markets for the underlying securities, significant price and rate movements can take place in the underlying markets that cannot be reflected in the options markets. The purchase of options is a highly specialized activity which involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio securities transactions. The purchase of options involves the risk that the premium and transaction costs paid by the Fund in purchasing an option will be lost as a result of unanticipated movements in prices of the securities on which the option is based. Imperfect correlation between the options and securities markets may detract from the effectiveness of attempted hedging. Options transactions may result in significantly higher transaction costs and portfolio turnover for the Fund.
Security Transactions and Investment Income — Investment security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Cost is determined and gains and losses are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Purchase discounts and premiums on securities are accreted and amortized over the life of the respective securities.
Distributions received from investments in securities and private funds that represent a return of capital or capital gains are recorded as a reduction of cost of investment or as a realized gain, respectively. The calendar year-end amounts of ordinary income, capital gains, and return of capital included in distributions received from the Fund’s investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) are reported to the Fund after the end of the calendar year; accordingly, the Fund estimates these amounts for accounting purposes until the characterization of REIT distributions is reported to the Fund after the end of the calendar year. Estimates are based on the most recent REIT distribution information available.
Indemnification — The Fund indemnifies its officers and Trustees for certain liabilities that may arise from the performance of their duties to the Fund. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. 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 Trust expects the risk of loss due to these warranties and indemnities to be remote.
3. Investment Management and Other Agreements
The Fund has entered into an investment management agreement (the “Investment Management Agreement”) with the Adviser. Subject to the oversight of the Fund’s Board, the Adviser is responsible for managing the Fund’s business affairs and providing day-to-day administrative services to the Fund either directly or through others selected by it for the Fund.
Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement dated January 13, 2022, the Adviser is entitled to a management fee, calculated and payable monthly in arrears, at an annual rate of 1.35%, based upon the Fund’s managed assets as of month-end (the “Management Fee”). “Managed Assets” means the total assets of the Fund (including any assets attributable to money borrowed for investment purposes) minus the sum of the Fund’s accrued liabilities (other than money borrowed for investment purposes). Prior to January 13, 2022, under the Fund’s prior investment management agreement, the Adviser was entitled to a management fee, calculated and payable monthly in arrears, at an annual rate of 1.35% of the Fund’s average daily net assets during such period. For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the Adviser earned a Management Fee of $786,794. As of the six months ended September 30, 2024, the Adviser was owed $108,312 in Management Fees, included in payables for Management Fee on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The Fund and Adviser have entered into an investment sub-advisory agreement (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) with the Sub-Adviser. Pursuant to the Sub-Advisory Agreement, dated January 13, 2022, the Adviser pays the Sub-Adviser a monthly sub-advisory fee (net of any waivers, reimbursement payments, supermarket fees and alliance fees waived, reimbursed or paid by the Adviser in respect of the Fund) with respect to the assets allocated to the Sub-Adviser (the “Sub-Advised Assets”) equal to 50% of the advisory fee paid to the Adviser for its services to the Fund with respect to the Sub-Advised Assets, equal to a percentage of the Sub-Advised Assets’ average daily managed assets. Prior to January 13, 2022, the Sub-Adviser received a sub-advisory fee at an annual rate equal to 50% of the net Management Fees received by the Adviser after any fee waivers and shared expenses between the Adviser and the Sub-Adviser, subject to a maximum of 0.675% of the Fund’s average daily net assets at month end.
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Destra Multi-Alternative Fund |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued) |
September 30, 2024 (unaudited) |
Effective January 13, 2022, the Adviser and the Fund have entered into an expense limitation and reimbursement agreement (the “Expense Limitation Agreement”) under which the Adviser has agreed to reimburse and/or pay or absorb, on a quarterly basis, the “ordinary operating expenses” (as defined below) of the Fund to the extent that such expenses exceed 0.53% per annum of the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). For the purposes of the Expense Limitation Agreement, “ordinary operating expenses” consist of all ordinary expenses of the Fund, including administration fees, transfer agent fees, organization and offering expenses, fees paid to the Fund’s trustees, administrative services expenses, and related costs associated with legal, regulatory compliance and investor relations, but excluding the following: (a) investment management fees, (b) portfolio transaction and other investment-related costs (including brokerage commissions, dealer and underwriter spreads, commitment fees on any leverage facilities, prime broker fees and expenses, and dividend expenses related to short sales), (c) interest expense and other financing costs, (d) taxes, (e) distribution fees and/or shareholder servicing fees, if any, (f) acquired fund fees and expenses and (g) extraordinary expenses. For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the Adviser waived Management Fees of $109,060.
Further, shareholders previously approved, subject to the Fund listing on the NYSE or other national securities exchange, a Secondary Market Support Services Agreement with Destra, whereby the Fund pays Destra a separate 0.10% fee, calculated and paid on Managed Assets, to provide services designed to communicate the investment strategy and investment objective of the Fund to the broader market. Effective March 1, 2022, Destra has voluntarily waived this fee. This voluntary waiver may be revised or terminated at any time without notice. This fee waiver is not subject to recoupment.
Any waiver or reimbursement by the Adviser under the Expense Limitation Agreement is subject to repayment by the Fund within three years from the date the Adviser waived any payment or reimbursed any expense, provided that the Fund is able to make the repayment without exceeding the expense limitation in place at the time of waiver or the current expense limitation and the repayment is approved by the Board. Unless terminated by the Board, the Expense Limitation Agreement will continue in effect until at least January 13, 2027. The Board may terminate this Expense Limitation Agreement upon sixty (60) days’ written notice to the Adviser.
The following amounts are subject to recapture by the Adviser by the following dates:
2/28/2025 | 3/31/2025 | 3/31/2026 | 3/31/2027 | |||||||||||
$ | 611,339 | $ | 33,783 | $ | 193,549 | $ | 256,325 |
4. Investment Transactions
The cost of purchases and proceeds from the sale of securities, other than short-term securities, for the six months ended September 30, 2024, amounted to $31,476,934 and $27,941,795, respectively. The total securities sold short and covered amounted to $61,285 and $1,989,674, respectively.
5. Federal Tax Information
At September 30, 2024, the cost of securities on a tax basis and gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments and securities sold short for federal tax purposes were as follows:
Cost of investments | $ | 118,345,712 | ||
Gross unrealized appreciation | 29,816,660 | |||
Gross unrealized depreciation |