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TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS
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June 30, 2023
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Dear Fellow Shareholders:
It is a pleasure to welcome each of our new shareholders to Foxby Corp. and to submit this 2023 Semi-Annual Report. The Fund seeks to achieve its
investment objective of total return by exercising a flexible strategy in the selection of securities, and is not limited by the issuer’s location, size, or market capitalization. The Fund may invest in equity and fixed income securities of
new and seasoned U.S. and foreign issuers, including securities convertible into common stock, debt securities, futures, options, derivatives, and other instruments. The Fund also may employ aggressive and speculative investment techniques,
such as selling securities short and borrowing money for investment purposes, a practice known as leveraging, and may invest defensively in short term, liquid, high grade securities and money market instruments. Of course, there can be no
assurance that the Fund will achieve its objective.
Economic and Market Report
According to the minutes of its June 2023 meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) of the Federal Reserve Bank was advised of continued
resilience in the economy and reduced downside risks following the resolution of the debt limit in a higher Treasury yield environment. The FOMC staff noted that the labor market remained tight with the unemployment rate at 3.7%. The FOMC
staff also reported that consumer price inflation remained elevated – the increase in the price index for personal consumption expenditures (PCE) was 4.4% over the 12 months ending in April 2023 and the 12-month
change ending in April 2023 in the consumer price index (CPI) was 4.0%. The FOMC staff highlighted average hourly earnings rising 4.3% over the 12 months ending in May 2023. In the FOMC staff’s view real GDP appeared to be increasing modestly
in the second quarter of 2023 following its stronger first quarter gain.
Turning to financial markets, the FOMC minutes recorded that broad equity prices rose, although the outperformance was concentrated in a handful of
companies with a large market capitalization, noting outperformance by more cyclical sectors. Investor sentiment about the banking sector improved as perceived risks regarding regional banks appeared to have receded. In domestic credit
markets, borrowing costs for businesses, households, and municipalities were reported by the staff to have increased notably, while interest rates on newly originated bank loans to businesses and households in the first quarter of 2023 rose
further above their peaks from the previous tightening cycle, and yields on leveraged loans also rose, reaching levels close to their peak at the onset of the pandemic.
The economic forecast prepared by the staff for the June 2023 FOMC meeting continued to assume that the effects of the expected further tightening
in bank credit conditions, amid already tight financial conditions, would lead to a mild recession starting later this year, followed by a moderately paced recovery. Real GDP was projected to decelerate in the second and third quarters of
2023 before declining modestly in both the fourth quarter of this year and first quarter of next year. Accordingly, our investing outlook continues to be cautious, and investors might anticipate periods of market volatility and price
weakness.
Investment Strategy and Returns
In view of these economic and market developments, the Fund’s strategy in the first half of 2023 was to seek companies with
increasing revenue, superior returns on assets and moderate debt, generating free cash flow, and trading with reasonable valuations. Generally, the
Fund purchased and held equity securities of companies that appeared to be profitable, and conservatively valued in seeking to achieve its investment objective of total return and sold investments that appeared to have appreciated to levels
reflecting full or over-valuation.
In the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Fund’s net investment loss, net realized loss on investments, and unrealized appreciation on investments
were, respectively, $58,605, $201,326, and $1,398,423, which contributed materially to the Fund’s net asset value return of 11.65%. Profitable sales in the period were made of, among others, shares of Tractor Supply Company in the building
materials, hardware, garden supply industry. Losses were taken on, among others, Best Buy Co., Inc. in the home furniture, furnishings, and equipment stores industry. The Fund’s holdings of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated in the insurance
carriers industry contributed to unrealized depreciation during the period. At the same time, the Fund benefited from unrealized appreciation from its investment in Alphabet Inc. Class A in the services - computer programming, data processing
industry.
The Fund’s market return for first half of 2023 was 1.96%. Generally, the Fund’s total return on a market value basis will be lower than total
return on a net asset value basis in periods when there is an increase in the discount or a decrease in the premium of the market value to the net asset value from the beginning to the end of such periods. For comparison, in the same period,
the S&P 500 Index total return was 22.94%, which is unmanaged and does not reflect fees and expenses, nor is it available for direct investment. At June 30, 2023, the Fund’s portfolio included securities of over 35 different issuers, with
the top ten securities amounting to over 55% of net assets. At that time, the Fund’s investments totaled approximately $12.5 million of net assets of approximately $10.9 million, and leverage of approximately $1.6 million. As the Fund pursues
its investment objective of total return, these holdings and allocations are subject to change at any time.
Fund Website
The Fund’s website, www.FoxbyCorp.com, provides investors with investment information, news, and other material about the Fund. The website also has
links to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, performance, tax, and daily net asset value reporting. You are invited to use this resource to learn more about the Fund.
Management’s Long Term Focus
We thank you for investing in the Fund and share your enthusiasm for its potential, as evidenced by the fact that affiliates of the Investment
Manager own approximately 24% of the Fund’s outstanding shares. We look forward to serving your investment needs over the years ahead.
Sincerely,
Thomas B. Winmill
President and Portfolio Manager
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FOXBY CORP.
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Semi-Annual Report 2023 1
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PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS
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June 30, 2023
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TOP TEN |
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SECURITY HOLDINGS
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1 Alphabet Inc. Class A (11%)
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2 Steel Dynamics, Inc. (8%)
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3 AutoZone, Inc. (8%)
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4 UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (7%)
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5 Essent Group Ltd. (6%)
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6 Credit Acceptance Corporation (5%)
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7 U.S. Bancorp (4%)
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8 OTC Markets Group Inc. (4%)
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9 Mueller Industries, Inc. (3%)
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10 NMI Holdings, Inc. (3%)
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TOP TEN |
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INDUSTRIES
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1 Insurance Carriers (18%)
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2 Primary Metal (16%)
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3 Services - Computer Programming, Data Processing (11%)
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4 Automotive Dealers and Gasoline Service Stations (11%)
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5 Non-Depository Credit Institutions (9%)
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6 Depository Institutions (8%)
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7 Home Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment Stores (6%)
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8 Services Allied with the Exchange of Securities or Commodities (4%)
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8 General Merchandise Stores (3%)
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10 Automotive Repair, Services and Parking (3%)
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Top ten security and industry holdings are shown for informational purposes only as an approximate percentage of net assets and are subject to
change. Industry classifications are based on Standard Industrial Classification codes. The above portfolio information should not be considered as a recommendation to purchase or sell a particular security and there is no assurance
that any securities will remain in or out of the Fund.
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FOXBY CORP.
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SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
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June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
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Financial Statements
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Shares |
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Common Stocks (114.77%) |
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Value |
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Automotive Dealers and Gasoline Service Stations (10.66%) |
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1,360 |
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Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (a) |
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$ |
326,971 |
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335 |
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AutoZone, Inc. (a) |
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835,276 |
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1,162,247 |
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Automotive Repair, Services, and Parking (2.95%) |
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630 |
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U-Haul Holding Company |
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34,852 |
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5,670 |
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U-Haul Holding Company Series B Non-Voting |
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287,299 |
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322,151 |
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Chemical and Allied Products (4.01%) |
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34,300 |
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LSB Industries, Inc. (a) |
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337,855 |
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1,930 |
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Olin Corporation |
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99,183 |
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437,038 |
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Communications (0.92%) |
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600 |
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. |
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99,930 |
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Depository Institutions (8.23%) |
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5,600 |
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Ally Financial Inc. |
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151,256 |
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29,000 |
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Barclays PLC |
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227,940 |
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2,000 |
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Citigroup Inc. |
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92,080 |
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12,900 |
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U.S. Bancorp |
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426,216 |
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897,492 |
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Electronic and Other Electrical Equipment and Components,
except Computer Equipment (2.43%)
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1,700 |
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Atkore Inc. (a) |
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265,098 |
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General Merchandise Store (2.96%) |
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990 |
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Dillard’s, Inc. |
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323,017 |
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Home Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment Stores (6.00%) |
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11,300 |
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Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. |
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341,486 |
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2,500 |
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Williams-Sonoma, Inc. |
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312,850 |
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654,336 |
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Insurance Carriers (18.33%) |
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440 |
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Elevance Health, Inc. |
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195,488 |
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14,500 |
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Essent Group Ltd. |
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678,600 |
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13,300 |
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NMI Holdings, Inc. (a) |
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343,406 |
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1,625 |
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UnitedHealth Group Incorporated |
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781,040 |
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1,998,534 |
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Metal Mining (1.86%) |
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3,400 |
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BHP Group Limited |
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202,878 |
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Non-Depository Credit Institutions (9.36%) |
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1,000 |
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Credit Acceptance Corporation (a) |
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507,930 |
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2,300 |
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Discover Financial Services |
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268,755 |
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4,600 |
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Enova International, Inc. (a) |
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244,352 |
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1,021,037 |
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See notes to financial statements.
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FOXBY CORP.
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Semi-Annual Report 2023 3
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SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
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June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
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Financial Statements
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Shares |
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Common Stocks (continued) |
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Value |
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Oil and Gas Extraction (0.26%) |
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1,228 |
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Woodside Energy Group Ltd. |
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$ |
28,477 |
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Primary Metal (15.58%) |
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1,430 |
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Encore Wire Corporation |
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265,880 |
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3,940 |
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Mueller Industries, Inc. |
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343,883 |
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7,900 |
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Steel Dynamics, Inc. |
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860,547 |
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19,900 |
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Titan International, Inc. (a) |
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228,452 |
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1,698,762 |
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Security and Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges, and Services (2.54%) |
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400 |
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BlackRock, Inc. |
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276,456 |
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Services - Computer Programming, Data Processing (14.00%) |
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10,000 |
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Alphabet Inc. Class A (a) |
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1,197,000 |
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1,150 |
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Meta Platforms, Inc. (a) |
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330,027 |
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1,527,027 |
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Services - Help Supply Services (6.58%) |
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970 |
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AMN Healthcare Services, Inc. (a) |
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105,846 |
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4,600 |
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Kforce Inc. |
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288,236 |
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4,300 |
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Robert Half International Inc. |
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323,446 |
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717,528 |
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Services Allied with the Exchange of Securities or Commodities (3.70%) |
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7,000 |
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OTC Markets Group Inc. |
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403,200 |
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Transportation Equipment (1.88%) |
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8,000 |
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Wabash National Corporation |
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205,120 |
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Wholesale Trade-Durable Goods (2.52%) |
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2,930 |
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BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (a) |
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274,775 |
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Total common stocks (Cost $8,785,149) |
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12,515,103 |
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Preferred Stocks (0.10%) |
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Retail Consulting and Investment (0.10%) |
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502 |
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Rithm Capital Corp., 7.125% Series B (Cost $8,951) |
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11,431 |
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Total investments (Cost $8,794,100) (114.87%) (b) |
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12,526,534 |
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Liabilities in excess of cash and other assets (-14.87%) |
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(1,621,106 |
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Net assets (100.00%) |
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$ |
10,905,428 |
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(a) Non-income producing.
(b) The Fund’s total investment portfolio value of $12,526,534 has been pledged as collateral for borrowings
under the Fund’s
credit agreement. The outstanding loan balance under the credit agreement was $1,587,500 as of June 30, 2023.
See notes to financial statements.
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4 Semi-Annual Report 2023
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FOXBY CORP.
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
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(Unaudited)
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Financial Statements
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June 30, 2023 |
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Assets
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Investments at value (cost $8,794,100)
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$ |
12,526,53 |
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Cash
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3,781 |
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Receivables:
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Dividends
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11,257 |
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|
Interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,545 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,545,123 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Credit agreement borrowing
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,587,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
Payables
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,260 |
|
|
|
|
|
Investment management fee
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,282 |
|
|
|
|
|
Directors
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,153 |
|
|
|
|
|
Administrative services
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,639,695 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
10,905,428 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Asset Value Per Share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(applicable to 521,716 shares outstanding: 500,000,000 shares of $.01 par value authorized)
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
20.90 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets Consist of
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Paid in capital
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
7,250,240 |
|
|
|
|
|
Distributable earnings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,655,188 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
10,905,428 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FOXBY CORP.
|
|
Semi-Annual Report 2023 5
|
|
|
|
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
Financial Statements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023 |
|
|
|
|
Investment Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dividends (net of $303 foreign tax expense)
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
97,741 |
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
51 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total investment income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
97,792 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investment management
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
55,076 |
|
|
|
|
|
Interest and fees on credit agreement
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
44,995 |
|
|
|
|
|
Bookkeeping and pricing
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
15,385 |
|
|
|
|
|
Audit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
Directors
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,122 |
|
|
|
|
|
Administrative services
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,665 |
|
|
|
|
|
Shareholder communications
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,502 |
|
|
|
|
|
Legal
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,485 |
|
|
|
|
|
Custody
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,620 |
|
|
|
|
|
Transfer agent
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,629 |
|
|
|
|
|
Registration
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,586 |
|
|
|
|
|
Insurance
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,538 |
|
|
|
|
|
Other
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
544 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
156,397 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(58,605) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net realized loss on investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(201,326) |
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized appreciation on investments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,398,423 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net realized and unrealized gain
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,197,097 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,138,492 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6 Semi-Annual Report 2023
|
|
FOXBY CORP.
|
|
|
|
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
Financial Statements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year Ended
December 31, 2022 |
|
|
|
|
Operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income (loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
(58,605) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
5,230 |
|
|
|
|
|
Net realized gain (loss)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(201,326) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
256,369 |
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,398,423 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,272,476) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,138,492 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,010,877) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributions to Shareholders
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Distributable earnings
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(100,430) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total distributions
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(100,430) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total change in net assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,138,492 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,111,307) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of period
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,766,936 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
11,878,243 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of period
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
10,905,428 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
9,766,936 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FOXBY CORP.
|
|
Semi-Annual Report 2023 7
|
|
|
|
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
Financial Statements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2023 |
|
|
|
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
|
|
|
|
$ |
1,138,492 |
|
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile increase in net assets resulting from operations
to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized appreciation of investments
|
|
|
|
|
(1,398,423) |
|
|
|
Net realized loss on sales of investments
|
|
|
|
|
201,326 |
|
|
|
Purchase of long term investments
|
|
|
|
|
(2,133,687) |
|
|
|
Proceeds from sales of long term investments
|
|
|
|
|
1,996,005 |
|
|
|
Increase in dividends receivable
|
|
|
|
|
(4,087) |
|
|
|
Increase in interest receivable
|
|
|
|
|
(4) |
|
|
|
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets
|
|
|
|
|
197 |
|
|
|
Decrease in accrued expenses
|
|
|
|
|
(7,769) |
|
|
|
Increase in investment management fee payable
|
|
|
|
|
541 |
|
|
|
Decrease in administrative services payable
|
|
|
|
|
(514) |
|
|
|
Decrease in directors payable
|
|
|
|
|
(2,173) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in operating activities
|
|
|
|
|
(210,096) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Credit agreement borrowing, net
|
|
|
|
|
207,700 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by financing activities
|
|
|
|
|
207,700 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in cash
|
|
|
|
|
(2,396) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of period
|
|
|
|
|
6,177 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of period
|
|
|
|
$ |
3,781 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest on credit agreement |
|
|
|
$ |
36,867 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to financial statements.
|
|
|
8 Semi-Annual Report 2023
|
|
FOXBY CORP.
|
|
|
|
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)
|
|
|
Financial Statements
|
1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Foxby Corp. (the “Fund”), a Maryland corporation
registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Company Act”), is a non-diversified, closed end management investment company whose shares are quoted over the counter under
the stock symbol FXBY. The Fund’s non-fundamental investment objective is total return which it may seek from growth of capital and from income in any security type and in any industry sector. The
Fund retains Midas Management Corporation (the “Investment Manager”) as its investment manager.
As an investment company, the Fund follows the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting
Standard Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services – Investment Companies.” The financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), which require
management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Subsequent events, if any, through the date that the financial statements were issued have
been evaluated in the preparation of the financial statements. The following summarizes the significant accounting policies of the Fund:
Valuation of Investments – Portfolio securities are valued by various methods depending on the primary market or
exchange on which they trade. Most equity securities for which the primary market is in the United States are usually valued at the official closing price, last sale price or, if no sale has occurred, at the closing bid price. Most equity
securities for which the primary market is outside the United States are usually valued using the official closing price or the last sale price in the principal market in which they are traded. If the last sale price on the local exchange
is unavailable, the last evaluated quote or closing bid price normally is used. In the event of an unexpected closing of the primary market or exchange, a security may continue to trade on one or more other markets, and the price as
reflected on those other trading venues may be more reflective of the security’s value than an earlier price from the primary market or exchange. Accordingly, the Fund may seek to use these additional sources of pricing data or
information when prices from the primary market or exchange are unavailable, or are earlier and less representative of current market value. Certain debt securities may be priced through pricing services that may utilize a matrix pricing
system which takes into consideration factors such as yields, prices, maturities, call features, and ratings on comparable securities or according to prices quoted by a securities dealer that offers pricing services. Open end investment
companies are valued at their net asset value (“NAV”). Foreign securities markets may be open on days when the U.S. markets are closed.
For this reason, the value of any foreign securities owned by the Fund could change on a day when shareholders cannot buy or sell shares of the
Fund. Although the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) may choose to determine fair value in good faith for any or all fund investments by carrying out the required functions itself, pursuant to Rule 2a-5
under the Company Act, the Board currently has chosen to designate the performance of fair value determinations to a valuation designee, the Investment Manager, subject to the Board’s oversight with respect to securities for which market
quotations are not readily available and reliable and other assets, called “fair value pricing.” Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuation, fair value pricing values may differ from the values that would have been used had a readily
available and reliable market quotation for the securities existed. These differences in valuation could be material. A security’s valuation may differ depending on the method used for determining value. The use of fair value pricing may
cause the NAV of its shares to differ from the NAV that would be calculated using market prices. A fair value price is an estimate and there is no assurance that such price will be at or close to the price at which a security is next
quoted or traded.
Cash – Cash may include deposits allocated among banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(“FDIC”) in amounts up to the insurance coverage maximum amount of $250,000. Cash may also include uninvested cash balances held by the Fund’s custodian.
Foreign Currency Translation – Securities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at
prevailing exchange rates. Realized gain or loss on sales of such investments in local currency terms is reported separately from gain or loss attributable to a change in foreign exchange rates for those investments.
Derivatives – The Fund may use derivatives for a variety of reasons, such as to attempt to protect against
possible changes in the value of its portfolio holdings or to generate potential gain. Derivatives are financial instruments that derive their values from other securities or commodities, or that are based on indices. Derivative
instruments are marked to market with the change in value reflected in unrealized appreciation or depreciation. Upon disposition, a realized gain or loss is recognized accordingly, except when taking delivery of a security underlying a
contract. In these instances, the recognition of gain or loss is postponed until the disposal of the security underlying the contract. Risk may arise as a result of the potential inability of the counter-parties to meet the terms of their
contracts. Derivative instruments include written options, purchased options, futures contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, and swap agreements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
Financial Statements
|
Investments in Other Investment Companies – The Fund may invest in shares of other investment companies such as
closed end funds, exchange traded funds, and mutual funds (each, an “Acquired Fund”) in accordance with the Company Act and related rules. Shareholders in the Fund bear the pro rata portion of the fees and expenses of an Acquired Fund in
addition to the Fund’s expenses. Expenses incurred by the Fund that are disclosed in the Statement of Operations do not include fees and expenses incurred by an Acquired Fund. The fees and expenses of an Acquired Fund are reflected in
such Acquired Fund’s total return.
Investment Transactions – Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date (the date the order to buy
or sell is executed). Realized gains or losses are determined by specifically identifying the cost basis of the investment sold.
Investment Income – Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date,
or in the case of certain foreign and private company securities, as soon as practicable after the Fund is notified. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Amortization of premium and accretion of discount on corporate bonds
and notes are included in interest income. Taxes withheld on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Fund’s understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates.
Expenses – Expenses deemed to have been incurred solely by the Fund are normally charged to the Fund in the
entirety. Expenses deemed to have been incurred by the Fund and one or more of the other investment companies for which the Investment Manager or its affiliates serve as investment manager, or other related entities, are generally
allocated based on the most practicable method deemed equitable at the time the expense is incurred, including, without limitation, on the basis of relative assets under management.
Distributions to Shareholders – Distributions to shareholders are determined in accordance with income tax
regulations and are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Income Taxes – No provision has been made for U.S. income taxes because the Fund’s current intention is to
continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “IRC”), and to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains. The Fund
recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. The Fund has reviewed its tax positions and has concluded that no liability
for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on federal, state, and local income tax returns for open
tax years (2020-2022) or expected to be taken in the Fund’s 2023 tax returns.
The Fund may be subject to foreign taxation related to certain securities held by the Fund, income received, capital gains on the sale of
securities, and currency transactions. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded in accordance with the Fund’s understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. When a capital gain tax is determined to apply, the Fund records an
estimated deferred tax liability in an amount that would be payable if the securities were disposed of on the valuation date.
2. FEES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES The Fund has retained the Investment Manager pursuant to an
investment management agreement. Under the terms of the investment management agreement, the Investment Manager receives a fee payable monthly for investment advisory services at an annual rate of 0.95% of the Fund’s Managed Assets.
“Managed Assets” means the average weekly value of the Fund’s total assets minus the sum of the Fund’s liabilities, which liabilities exclude debt relating to leverage, short term debt, and the aggregate liquidation preference of any
outstanding preferred stock.
Pursuant to the investment management agreement, the Fund reimburses the Investment Manager for providing at cost certain administrative
services comprised of compliance and accounting services. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Fund’s reimbursements of such costs were $5,665, of which $2,965 and $2,700 was for compliance and accounting services, respectively.
Certain officers and directors of the Fund are officers and directors of the Investment Manager. As of June 30, 2023, affiliates of the Investment Manager owned approximately 24% of the Fund’s outstanding shares.
The Fund compensates each director who is not an employee of the Investment Manager or its affiliates. These directors receive fees for
service as a director from the Fund and the other funds of which they are a director or trustee and for which the Investment Manager or its affiliates serve as investment manager. In addition, director out-of-pocket expenses are allocated to such funds which the Investment Manager or its affiliates serve as investment manager based on the most practicable method deemed equitable at the time
the expense is incurred, including, without limitation, on the basis of relative assets under management. Expenses deemed to have been incurred solely by the Fund are normally charged to the Fund in the entirety.
The Fund leases record storage through an affiliate at an annual cost of approximately $100 to the Fund.
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FOXBY CORP.
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|
|
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
Financial Statements
|
3. DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND DISTRIBUTABLE EARNINGS There were no distributions paid by the Fund for the
six months ended June 30, 2023, and for the year ended December 31, 2022, the Fund paid a distribution of $100,430, comprised of $6,485 and $93,945 of ordinary income and capital gains, respectively.
As of December 31, 2022, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undistributed net realized gain on investments
|
|
$ |
143,494 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized appreciation
|
|
|
2,373,202 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
2,516,696 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4. VALUE MEASUREMENTS GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of inputs
are:
• Level 1 – unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities including securities actively traded on a
securities exchange.
• Level 2 – observable inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability which may include
quoted 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 including the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant
would use in valuing the asset or liability.
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 investments categorized in level 3. The
inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the
lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The inputs and methodology used for valuing investments are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a description of the valuation techniques applied to the Fund’s major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair
value on a recurring basis:
Equity Securities (Common and Preferred Stock) – Most publicly traded equity securities are valued normally at
the most recent official closing price, last sale price, evaluated quote, or closing bid price. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they may be categorized in level 1 of the fair
value hierarchy. Equities on inactive markets or valued by reference to similar instruments may be categorized in level 2.
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2023 in valuing the Fund’s assets. Refer to the Schedule of Portfolio Investments
for detailed information on specific investments.
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
ASSETS |
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
Investments, at value
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Common stocks
|
|
$ 12,515,103 |
|
$ - |
|
$ - |
|
$ 12,515,103 |
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred stocks
|
|
11,431 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
11,431 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total investments, at value
|
|
$ 12,526,534 |
|
$ - |
|
$ - |
|
$ 12,526,534 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
Financial Statements
|
The following is a reconciliation of level 3 assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred
Stocks |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2022
|
|
|
|
$ |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds on liquidation
|
|
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Realized loss
|
|
|
|
|
(497,531 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in unrealized depreciation
|
|
|
|
|
497,531 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2023
|
|
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in unrealized depreciation attributable to assets still held as level 3 at June 30, 2023
|
|
|
|
$ |
497,531 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS Purchases and proceeds from sales or maturities of investment securities, excluding
short term investments, were $2,133,687 and $1,996,005, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2023. As of June 30, 2023, for federal income tax purposes, the aggregate cost of securities was $8,794,100 and net unrealized
appreciation was $3,732,434, comprised of gross unrealized appreciation of $3,801,350 and gross unrealized depreciation of $68,916. The aggregate cost of securities for tax purposes will depend upon the Fund’s investment experience during
the entirety of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations.
6. CREDIT AGREEMENT The Fund entered into a revolving credit agreement and other related agreements
(collectively, as amended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”) with The Huntington National Bank (“HNB”), the Fund’s custodian, under which HNB may make loans to the Fund in such amounts as the
Fund may from time to time request. The maximum loan amount under the Credit Agreement is the lesser of: (i) $3,000,000 or (ii) 30% of the Fund’s daily market value, which market value may be decreased by the exclusion of certain
Fund assets or asset classes, as HNB may decide from time to time in its sole discretion. The Fund pledges its securities and other assets as collateral to secure its obligations under the Credit Agreement and retains the risks and
rewards of the ownership of such securities and other assets pledged.
Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear an interest rate per annum to be applied to the principal balance outstanding, from time to time,
equal to the Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) plus 1.28%. An unused fee is charged equal to 0.125% per annum of the daily excess of the maximum loan amount over the outstanding principal balance of the loan. The Fund was
charged origination fees and expenses of $5,294 upon the annual renewal of the
Credit Agreement and such cost is amortized ratably through June 12, 2024, the maturity date of the Credit Agreement.
The outstanding loan balance under the Credit Agreement was $1,587,500 as of June 30, 2023. The weighted average interest rate and average
daily amount outstanding under the Credit Agreement for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were 6.09% and $1,320,529, respectively. The maximum amount outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $2,015,500.
7. CAPITAL STOCK As of June 30, 2023, there were 521,716 shares of $.01 par value common stock outstanding and
500,000,000 shares authorized. There were no transactions in capital stock during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and year ended December 31, 2022.
8. SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM In accordance with Section 23(c) of the Company Act, the Fund may from time to time
repurchase its shares in the open market at the discretion of and upon such terms as determined by the Board. The Fund did not repurchase any of its shares during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and year ended December 31, 2022.
9. PORTFOLIO CONCENTRATION The Fund operates as a “non-diversified”
investment company under the Company Act, which means that the portion of the Fund’s assets that may be invested in the securities of a single issuer and the amount of the outstanding voting securities of a particular issuer held by the
Fund are not limited by the Company Act. The Fund, however, currently intends to continue to conduct its operations so as to qualify as a “regulated investment company” for purposes of the IRC, which currently requires that, at the end of
each quarter of the taxable year, with respect to 50% of the Fund’s total assets, the Fund limits to 5% the portion of its total assets invested in the securities of a single issuer. There are no such limitations with respect to the
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|
|
|
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
Financial Statements
|
balance of the Fund’s portfolio, although no single investment can exceed 25% of a Fund’s total assets at the time of purchase. A more
concentrated portfolio may cause the Fund’s NAV to be more volatile and thus may subject shareholders to more risk.
10. CONTINGENCIES The Fund indemnifies its officers and directors from certain liabilities that might arise from
the performance of their duties for the Fund. Additionally, in the course of business, the Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which may provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s
maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as it involves future claims that may be made against the Fund under circumstances that have not occurred.
11. RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
Market Risks - An investment in the Fund is subject to market risk, including the possible loss of the entire
principal amount. An investment in Fund shares represents an indirect investment in the securities owned by the Fund. The value of these securities, like other market investments, may move up or down, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably,
and these fluctuations are likely to have a greater impact on the value of the shares during periods in which the Fund utilizes leverage.
Leverage Risk - The Fund from time to time may borrow under its Credit Agreement to increase the assets in its
investment portfolio over its net assets, a practice called leverage. Leverage borrowing creates an opportunity for increased return but, at the same time, involves special risk considerations. Leverage increases the likelihood of greater
volatility of the NAV and market price of the Fund’s shares. If the return that the Fund earns on the additional securities purchased fails to cover the interest and fees incurred on the monies borrowed, the NAV of the Fund (and the
return of the Fund) would be lower than if borrowing had not been incurred. In addition, when the Fund borrows at a variable interest rate, there is a risk that fluctuations in the interest rate may adversely affect the return to the
Fund’s shareholders. Interest payments and fees incurred in connection with such borrowings will reduce the amount of net income available for distribution to shareholders. There is no assurance that a borrowing strategy will be
successful during any period in which it is employed. Borrowing on a secured basis results in certain additional risks. Should securities that are pledged as collateral to secure its obligations under the Credit Agreement decline in
value, the Fund may be required to pledge additional assets in the form
of cash or securities to the lender to avoid liquidation of the pledged assets. In the event of a steep drop in the value of pledged
securities, it might not be possible to liquidate assets quickly enough and this could result in mandatory liquidation of the pledged assets in a declining market at relatively low prices. Furthermore, the Investment Manager’s ability to
sell the pledged securities is limited by the terms of the Credit Agreement, which may reduce the Fund’s investment flexibility over the pledged securities. Because the fee paid to the Investment Manager is calculated on the basis of the
average weekly value of the Fund’s total assets minus the sum of the Fund’s liabilities, which liabilities exclude debt relating to leverage, short term debt and the aggregate liquidation preference of any outstanding preferred stock, the
dollar amount of the management fee paid by the Fund to the Investment Manager will be higher (and the Investment Manager will benefit to that extent) when leverage is utilized.
Foreign Securities Risk - Investments in the securities of foreign issuers involve special risks which include
changes in foreign exchange rates and the possibility of future adverse political, tax, and economic developments which could adversely affect the value of such securities. Moreover, securities of foreign issuers and securities traded in
foreign markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of U.S. issuers and markets. In addition, in certain foreign countries, there is the possibility of expropriation or confiscatory taxation, political or social
instability, or diplomatic developments that could affect U.S. investments in the securities of issuers domiciled in those countries.
Sector Risk - To the extent the Fund focuses its investments, from time to time, in a particular sector, the Fund
will be subject to a greater degree to the risks specific to that sector. Market conditions, interest rates, and economic, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect a single sector to a greater extent than if the
Fund’s investments were diversified across different sectors.
Cybersecurity Risk - With the increased use of technologies such as the Internet to conduct business, the Fund is
susceptible to operational, information security, and related risks. Cyber incidents affecting the Fund or its service providers may cause disruptions and impact business operations, potentially resulting in financial losses, interference
with the Fund’s ability to calculate its NAV, impediments to trading, the inability of shareholders to transact business, violations of applicable privacy and other laws, regulatory fines, penalties, reputational damage, reimbursement or
other compensation costs, or additional related costs.
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|
|
|
|
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
Financial Statements
|
Recent Market Events - U.S. and international markets have experienced volatility in recent months and years due
to a number of economic, political and global macro factors, including rising inflation, the war between Russia and Ukraine and the impact of the corona-virus (“COVID-19”) global pandemic. While
U.S. and global economies are recovering from the effects of COVID-19, labor shortages and the inability to meet consumer demand have restricted growth. Uncertainties regarding the level of central
banks’ interest
rate increases, political events, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, trade tensions and the possibility of a national or global recession have also
contributed to market volatility.
12. OTHER INFORMATION The Fund may at times raise cash for investment by issuing shares through one or more
offerings, including rights offerings. Proceeds from any such offerings will be invested in accordance with the investment objective and policies of the Fund.
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FOXBY CORP.
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|
|
|
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
Financial Statements
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2023
|
|
|
Year Ended December 31, |
|
|
|
2022 |
|
|
2021 |
|
|
2020 |
|
|
2019 |
|
|
2018 |
|
Per Share Operating Performance (1) (2)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net asset value, beginning of period
|
|
|
$18.72 |
|
|
|
$22.77 |
|
|
|
$17.85 |
|
|
|
$16.90 |
|
|
|
$13.10 |
|
|
|
$15.65 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from investment operations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income (loss)
|
|
|
(0.11 |
) |
|
|
0.01 |
|
|
|
0.02 |
|
|
|
(0.15 |
) |
|
|
(0.15 |
) |
|
|
(0.10 |
) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
|
|
|
2.29 |
|
|
|
(3.87 |
) |
|
|
6.91 |
|
|
|
1.10 |
|
|
|
4.00 |
|
|
|
(2.45 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total from investment operations
|
|
|
2.18 |
|
|
|
(3.86 |
) |
|
|
6.93 |
|
|
|
0.95 |
|
|
|
3.85 |
|
|
|
(2.55 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less distributions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Capital gains
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(0.19 |
) |
|
|
(2.01 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
Return of capital
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
* |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total distributions
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(0.19 |
) |
|
|
(2.01 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(0.05 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net asset value, end of period
|
|
|
$20.90 |
|
|
|
$18.72 |
|
|
|
$22.77 |
|
|
|
$17.85 |
|
|
|
$16.90 |
|
|
|
$13.10 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
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Market value, end of period
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$13.00 |
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$12.75 |
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$14.21 |
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$11.00 |
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$11.15 |
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$ 9.00 |
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Total Return (3)
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Based on net asset value
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11.65 |
%** |
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(16.55 |
)% |
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45.61 |
% |
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5.62 |
% |
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29.59 |
% |
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(16.29 |
)% |
Based on market price
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1.96 |
%** |
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(8.92 |
)% |
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47.45 |
% |
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(1.35 |
)% |
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24.44 |
% |
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(13.88 |
)% |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data
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Net assets at end of period (000s omitted)
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$10,905 |
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$9,767 |
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$11,878 |
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$ 9,320 |
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$ 8,831 |
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$ 6,845 |
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Ratios to average net assets of:
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Total expenses
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3.01 |
%† |
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2.65 |
% |
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2.39 |
% |
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3.01 |
% |
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3.14 |
% |
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2.53 |
% |
Net expenses (4)
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3.01 |
%† |
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2.65 |
% |
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2.39 |
% |
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3.01 |
% |
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3.14 |
% |
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2.52 |
% |
Net investment income (loss)
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(1.13 |
)%† |
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0.05 |
% |
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|
0.11 |
% |
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(0.94 |
)% |
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(0.88 |
)% |
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(0.56 |
)% |
Portfolio turnover rate
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17 |
% |
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41 |
% |
|
|
49 |
% |
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39 |
% |
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37 |
% |
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|
59 |
% |
Leverage analysis, end of period:
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Outstanding loan balance (000s omitted)
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$ 1,588 |
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$ |
1,380 |
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$ 2,493 |
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$ |
777 |
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$ |
1,865 |
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$ |
941 |
|
Asset coverage per $1,000 (5)
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|
$ 7,870 |
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|
$ |
8,079 |
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|
$ 5,766 |
|
|
$ |
12,988 |
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$ |
5,734 |
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$ |
8,275 |
|
Average commission rate paid
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|
$0.0099 |
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$ |
0.0121 |
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$0.0113 |
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$ |
0.0145 |
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$ |
0.0170 |
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$ |
0.0232 |
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(1) |
The per share amounts were calculated using the average number of shares outstanding during the period.
|
(2) |
On May 6, 2021, the Fund completed a 1-for-5 reverse stock split. Prior year per share
amounts have been restated to reflect the impact of the reverse stock split.
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(3) |
Total return on a market value basis is calculated assuming a purchase of common stock on the opening of the first day and a sale on the closing of the last day of each
period reported. Dividends and distributions, if any, are assumed for purposes of this calculation to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan if in effect or, if there is no plan in effect, at the
lower of the per share net asset value or the closing market price of the Fund’s shares on the dividend/distribution date. Generally, total return on a net asset value basis will be higher than total return on a market value basis in
periods where there is an increase in the discount or a decrease in the premium of the market value to the net asset value from the beginning to the end of such periods. Conversely, total return on a net asset value basis will be
lower than total return on a market value basis in periods where there is a decrease in the discount or an increase in the premium of the market value to the net asset value from the beginning to the end of such periods. The
calculation does not reflect brokerage commissions, if any.
|
(4) |
The ratio of net expenses excluding loan interest and fees from the use of leverage to average net assets was 2.15% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2.13%,
2.16%, 2.64%, 2.43%, and 2.13%, for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively.
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(5) |
Represents the value of total assets less liabilities not represented by senior securities representing indebtedness divided by the total number of senior indebtedness
units, where one unit equals $1,000 of senior indebtedness. For purposes of this calculation, the Credit Agreement is considered a senior security representing indebtedness.
|
* |
Less than $0.005 per share.
|
See notes to financial statements.
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|
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FOXBY CORP.
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|
Semi-Annual Report 2023 15
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|
|
The additional information below and on the following pages is supplemental and not part of the financial statements of the Fund. |
BOARD APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
Financial Statements
|
The renewal of the investment management agreement (“IMA”) between Foxby Corp. (“Fund”) and the investment manager, Midas Management Corporation
(“Investment Manager”), was unanimously approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors (“Board”), including all of the Fund’s directors who are not “interested persons” of the Fund (“Independent Directors”) as defined under the Company Act at a
meeting held on March 8, 2023 (“Meeting”). In considering the annual approval of the IMA, the Board considered a number of factors, including, among other things, information that had been provided at other meetings, as well as information
furnished to the Board for the Meeting, both in the written materials as well as information otherwise provided by the Investment Manager during the Meeting. Such information included, among other things: information comparing the management
fees and total expense ratio of the Fund with a peer group of broadly comparable funds as provided by Broadridge (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, which uses information sourced from both Lipper and
Morningstar as well as from company reports, financial reporting services, periodicals, and other sources; information regarding the Fund’s investment performance on an absolute basis and in comparison to, among other things, a relevant peer
group of funds (“Peer Group”) and a benchmark index as provided by Broadridge; the economic outlook and the general investment outlook in relevant investment markets; the Investment Manager’s results and financial condition and the overall
organization of the Investment Manager; the allocation of brokerage and the benefits received by the Investment Manager as a result of brokerage allocation; the Investment Manager’s trading practices, including soft dollars; the Investment
Manager’s management of relationships with the Fund’s custodian, transfer agent, pricing agents, brokers, and other service providers; the resources devoted to the Investment Manager’s compliance efforts undertaken on behalf of the Fund and
the record of compliance with the compliance programs of the Fund, the Investment Manager, and its affiliates; the quality, nature, cost, and character of the administrative and other non-investment
management services provided by the Investment Manager and its affiliates; the terms of the IMA; the Investment Manager’s gifts and entertainment log; the reasonableness and appropriateness of the fee paid by the Fund for the services
described in the IMA and whether it represents a charge within the range of what would have been negotiated at arm’s length in light of the surrounding circumstances; the nature, extent, and quality of the investment management services
provided by the Investment Manager; the fiduciary duty assumed by the Investment Manager in connection with the services rendered to the Fund and the business reputation of the Investment Manager and its financial resources; the character and
amount of other incidental or “fall-out” benefits received by the Investment Manager and its affiliates from its association with the Fund, including soft dollar benefits; the extent to which economies
of scale would be realized as the Fund grows; whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of Fund investors; and comparisons of the services rendered and the amounts paid under the IMA with those under other advisory
contracts, such as contracts of the same type between other investment advisers and other registered investment companies.
The Board also reviewed in detail and at length the Investment Manager’s responses to the Board’s request for certain information related to,
among other things: the Investment Manager’s general business, personnel, operations and financial condition; fees, profitability and the Investment Manager’s allocation of expenses in connection therewith, and financial information; trading
information; Fund performance; compliance and legal; and other related matters. The Board expressed its satisfaction with the Investment Manager’s responses to its request for such information.
In considering the nature, extent, and quality of the management services provided by the Investment Manager, the Board considered the Investment
Manager’s management capabilities with respect to the types of investments held by the Fund, including information relating to the education, experience, and number of investment professionals and other personnel who provide services under
the IMA. The Board also took into account the time and attention devoted by management to the Fund. In this regard, the Board noted that the Investment Manager is responsible for, among other things, overseeing the selection of investments
for the Fund, making investment decisions for the Fund, monitoring the investment operations and composition of the Fund, and, in connection therewith, monitoring compliance with the Fund’s investment objective, policies, and restrictions, as
well as the Fund’s compliance with applicable law; monitoring brokerage selection, commissions and other trading costs, quality of execution, and other brokerage matters; and implementing the Board’s directives as they relate to the Fund.
Further, the Board considered that the Investment Manager’s responsibilities include daily monitoring of investment, operational, enterprise, legal, regulatory, and compliance risks as they relate to the Fund. The Board considered the
portfolio management of the Fund, evaluated the level of skill required to manage the Fund and concluded that the resources available at the Investment Manager are appropriate to effectively fulfill its duties on behalf of the Fund. The Board
also discussed the Investment Manager’s views with regard to succession planning. The Board noted that the Investment Manager has managed the Fund for several years and is, together with its affiliates, a substantial investor in the Fund. The
Board indicated its belief that a long term relationship with capable, conscientious personnel is in the best interests of the Fund.
The Board received information concerning the investment philosophy and investment process applied by the Investment Manager in managing the Fund.
In this regard, Mr. Thomas Winmill, as the portfolio manager of the Fund and Chairman of the Investment Policy Committee of the Investment Manager, stated that the investment philosophy and/or investment process applied in managing the Fund
had not changed since the Board’s prior annual review of the IMA.
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FOXBY CORP.
|
|
|
|
|
BOARD APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
Additional Information
|
The Board also considered the Investment Manager’s in-house research capabilities as well as third-party
resources available to the Investment Manager’s personnel, including research and brokerage services that may be available to the Investment Manager as a result of securities transactions effected for the Fund. The Board concluded that the
Investment Manager’s investment process, research capabilities, and philosophy were well suited to the Fund, given the Fund’s investment objective and policies.
In its review of comparative information with respect to the Fund’s investment performance, the Board received information from Broadridge
comparing the Fund’s investment performance on an absolute basis and to that of its Peer Group and a benchmark index which were provided by Broadridge. Broadridge also provided supplemental Lipper and Morningstar information and benchmark
indices which was discussed. The Board engaged in a lengthy discussion regarding the appropriateness of the Peer Group for the Fund.
After reviewing performance information with respect to the Fund, the Board observed that the Fund’s total return (i) outperformed its benchmark
index in the one and two year periods, but underperformed in the three, four, five and ten year periods, ended December 31, 2022, (ii) outperformed the median total return of its Peer Group in the two year period, matched in the one, three
and four year periods, but underperformed in the five and ten year periods, ended December 31, 2022, and (iii) outperformed the average total return of its Peer Group in the two, three, four, and five year periods, but underperformed in the
one and ten year periods, ended December 31, 2022. The Board then concluded that the Fund’s performance was within a range that it deemed competitive.
With respect to its review of the fees payable under the IMA, the Board considered information from Broadridge comparing the Fund’s management fee
and expense ratio to those of its Peer Group. The Board observed that the Fund’s management fee based on common and leveraged assets is lower than the median in its Peer Group while its total expense ratio based on common and leveraged assets
is higher than the median in its Peer Group, and the Board discussed the contributing factors thereof. The Board concluded that the management fee is reasonable in light of the quality of services received and the level of assets managed. The
Board also concluded that although the Fund’s total expense ratio is within a higher range relative to its Peer Group, the total expense ratio is reasonable in light of the quality of services received and the level of assets managed. The
Board also evaluated any apparent or anticipated economies of scale in relation to the services the Investment Manager provides to the Fund. The Board recognized that the Fund’s management fee does not include ‘breakpoints,’ which would
result in lower incremental advisory fee rates as its assets increase. The Board considered that the Fund is a closed
end fund that does not continuously offer shares and that, without daily inflows and outflows of capital, there are limited opportunities for
significant economies of scale to be realized by the Investment Manager in managing the Fund’s assets.
The information provided assisted the Board in concluding that the management fee paid by the Fund is within the range of those paid by comparable
funds within the fund industry and is fair and reasonable in light of the quality of services received and the level of assets managed. Further, the Board concluded that the Investment Manager’s management fee bears a reasonable relationship
to the services rendered and represents a charge within the range of what would have been negotiated at arm’s length in light of the surrounding circumstances.
The Boards noted that performance and expense ratios are only two of the factors that it deems relevant to its consideration of an Investment
Management Agreement and that, after considering all relevant factors, it can reach a decision to renew the Investment Management Agreement notwithstanding a Fund’s underperformance and high expenses over certain periods.
The Board also considered information regarding the character and amount of other incidental benefits received by the Investment Manager and its
affiliates from its association with the Fund. The Board concluded that potential “fall-out” benefits that the Investment Manager and its affiliates may receive, such as increased ability to obtain
research services, appear to be fair and reasonable and may benefit the Fund.
The Board also considered the profitability of the Investment Manager from its association with the Fund, including historical profitability
information. In this regard, the Board considered the costs of the services provided, and the profits realized, if any, by the Investment Manager in connection with the operation of the Fund and was satisfied that the profitability was not
excessive under the circumstances. In addition, the Board considered the financial stability of the Investment Manager during its deliberations.
The Board did not consider any single factor as controlling in determining whether or not to renew the IMA. In assessing the information provided
by the Investment Manager and its affiliates, the Board also noted that it was taking into consideration the benefits to shareholders of investing in a Fund that is part of a fund complex which provides a variety of shareholder services.
Based on its consideration of the foregoing factors and conclusions, and such other factors and conclusions as it deemed relevant, the Board,
including all of the Independent Directors, concluded that the approval of the IMA, including the fee structure, is in the best interests of the Fund.
|
|
|
FOXBY CORP.
|
|
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|
|
Rev. 12/2022
|
PRIVACY POLICY
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
FACTS
|
|
WHAT DOES FOXBY CORP. DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
|
Why?
|
|
Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all
sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.
|
What?
|
|
The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can
include:
|
|
• Social Security number
|
|
• Transaction or loss history
|
|
• Retirement assets
|
|
• Account balances
|
|
• Account transactions
|
|
|
|
When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice.
|
How?
|
|
All financial companies need to share customer’s personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list
the reasons financial companies can share their customers’ personal information; the reasons Foxby Corp. chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing.
|
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|
Reasons we can share your personal information
|
|
Does Foxby Corp.
share?
|
|
Can you limit this
sharing?
|
|
|
|
For our everyday business purposes -
Such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to
credit bureaus
|
|
Yes |
|
No |
|
|
|
For our marketing purposes -
To offer our products and services to you
|
|
Yes
|
|
No
|
|
|
|
For joint marketing with other nonaffiliated financial companies
|
|
No
|
|
We don’t share
|
|
|
|
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes -
Information about your transactions and experiences
|
|
No
|
|
We don’t share
|
|
|
|
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes –
Information about your creditworthiness
|
|
No
|
|
We don’t share
|
|
|
|
For our affiliates to market to you -
|
|
Yes
|
|
Yes
|
|
|
|
For nonaffiliates to market to you -
|
|
No
|
|
We don’t share
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
To Limit Sharing
|
|
• Call Foxby Corp. at 212-785-0900; or
|
|
|
|
• Mail the form below
|
|
|
|
Please note:
|
|
If you are a new customer, we can begin sharing your information 30 days from the date we sent this notice. When you are no longer our customer, we
continue to share your information as described in this notice.
However, you can contact us at any time to limit our sharing.
|
|
|
Questions?
|
|
Call Foxby Corp. at 1-212-785-0900
or go to www.FoxbyCorp.com
|
|
|
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|
|
Mail-in Form
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Leave blank or
|
|
Mark if you want to limit:
|
|
|
[If you have a joint account, your choice will apply to everyone on your account unless you mark below.
|
|
☐ Do not allow your affiliates to use my personal information to market to me.
|
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Name
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|
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☐ Apply my choice only to me]
|
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Address
|
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|
Mail to:
|
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Foxby Corp.
2255 Buffalo Road
|
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City, State, Zip
|
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|
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Rochester, NY 14624
|
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Account #
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FOXBY CORP.
|
|
|
|
Who we are
|
|
|
Who is providing this notice? |
|
Foxby Corp. |
|
|
|
What we do
|
|
|
How does Foxby Corp. protect my personal information? |
|
To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and
buildings.
|
How does Foxby Corp. collect my personal information? |
|
We collect your personal information, for example, when you
• Open an account
• Buy securities from us
• Provide account information
• Give us your contact information
• Tell us where to send the money
|
Why can’t I limit all sharing?
|
|
Federal law gives you the right to limit only
• Sharing for affiliate’s everyday business purposes - information about your creditworthiness
• Affiliates from using your information to market to you
• Sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you
State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing
|
What happens when I limit sharing for an account I hold jointly with someone else?
|
|
Your choices will apply to everyone on your account - unless you tell us otherwise.
|
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Definitions
|
|
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Affiliates
|
|
Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.
• Foxby Corp. shares with our affiliates.
|
Nonaffiliates
|
|
Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.
• Foxby Corp. does not share with nonaffiliates so they can market their financial products or services to you.
|
Joint marketing
|
|
A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you.
• Foxby Corp. does not jointly market.
|
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|
|
FOXBY CORP.
|
|
Semi-Annual Report 2023 19
|
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POLICIES AND UPDATES
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
Additional Information
|
Investment Strategies
In seeking its objective, the Fund exercises a flexible strategy in the selection of securities, and is not limited by the issuer’s location, size, or
market capitalization. The Fund may invest in equity and fixed income securities of new and seasoned U.S. and foreign issuers, including securities convertible into common stock, debt securities, futures, options, derivatives, and other
instruments. The Fund also may employ aggressive and speculative investment techniques, such as selling securities short and borrowing money for investment purposes, a practice known as “leveraging,” and may invest defensively in short term,
liquid, high grade securities and money market instruments. There is a risk that these transactions sometimes may reduce returns or increase volatility. In addition, derivatives, such as options and futures, can be illiquid and highly sensitive
to changes in their underlying security, interest rate or index, and as a result can be highly volatile. A small investment in certain derivatives could have a potentially large impact on the Fund’s performance. The Fund may invest in debt
securities rated below investment grade, commonly referred to as junk bonds, as well as investment grade and U.S. Government securities. Generally, investments in securities in the lower rating categories or comparable unrated securities
provide higher yields but involve greater price volatility and risk of loss of principal and interest than investments in securities with higher ratings. A potential benefit of its closed end structure, the Fund may invest without limit in
illiquid investments such as private placements and private companies.
Policies and Updates
Certain provisions in the Fund’s Charter and/or Bylaws (“Governing Documents”) could have the effect of, among other things, depriving the owners of
shares in the Fund of opportunities to sell their shares at a premium over prevailing market prices by discouraging a third party from seeking to obtain control of the Fund in a proxy fight, tender offer, or similar effort or bringing
litigation against the Fund and/or any director, officer, employee or affiliate thereof. The overall effect of these provisions is to, among other things, render more difficult the accomplishment of a merger or the assumption of control by a
principal shareholder. The foregoing summary is subject to the Governing Documents of the Fund, which are on file with the SEC and available on the Fund’s website www.FoxbyCorp.com.
Section 23 Notice
Pursuant to Section 23 of the Company Act, notice is hereby given that the Fund may in the future purchase its own shares in the open market. These
purchases may be made from time to time, at such times, and in such amounts, as may be deemed advantageous to the Fund, although nothing herein shall be considered a commitment to purchase such shares.
Please Note
There is no assurance that the Fund’s investment objective will be attained. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. You should consider
the investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. The Fund’s investment policies, management fees, and other matters of interest to prospective investors may be found in its filings with the SEC,
including its annual and semi-annual reports. To obtain a copy of the reports, please call us toll-free at 855-411-6432 or download them at
www.FoxbyCorp.com/literature/. Please read the reports carefully before investing.
Shares of closed end funds frequently trade at a discount from their NAV. This characteristic is a risk separate and distinct from the risk that the
Fund’s NAV has decreased in the past, and may decrease in the future, as a result of its investment activities and other events. Neither the Investment Manager nor the Fund can predict whether shares of the Fund will trade at, below, or above
NAV. The risk of holding shares of the Fund that might trade at a discount is more pronounced for investors expecting to sell their shares in a relatively short period of time after acquiring them because, for those investors, realization of a
gain or loss on their investments is likely to be more dependent upon the existence of a premium or discount than upon portfolio performance. The shares of the Fund are designed primarily for long term investors and should not be considered a
vehicle for trading purposes. The NAV of the Fund’s shares typically will fluctuate with price changes of the Fund’s portfolio securities, and these fluctuations are likely to be greater in the case of a fund which uses leverage, as the Fund
may from time to time. In the event that shares of the Fund trade at a premium to NAV, there is no assurance that any such premium will be sustained for any period of time and will not decrease, or that the shares of the Fund will not trade at
a discount to NAV thereafter. The market price for the Fund is based on supply and demand which fluctuates daily based on many factors, such as economic conditions and global events, investor sentiment, and security-specific factors.
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FOXBY CORP.
|
|
|
|
POLICIES AND UPDATES
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
Additional Information
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This report, including the financial statements herein, is provided for informational purposes only. This is not a prospectus, circular, or
representation intended for use in the purchase of shares of the Fund or any securities mentioned in this report. This report shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these
securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or an exemption therefrom. The internet address for the Fund is included
several times in this report as a textual reference only. The information on the website is not incorporated by reference into this report.
The Fund does not make available copies of its Statement of Additional Information because the Fund’s shares are not continuously offered, which means
that the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information has not been updated since completion of the Fund’s most recent offering and the information contained in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information may have become outdated.
Investment products, including shares of the Fund, are not federally or FDIC insured, are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by, any
financial institution and involve investment risk, including possible loss of principal and fluctuation in value. Consult with your tax advisor or attorney regarding specific tax issues.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
Certain information presented in this report may contain “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the Fund’s plans, objectives, goals, strategies, distributions and their amounts and timing, distribution
declarations, future events, future performance, prospects of its portfolio holdings, or intentions, and other information that is not historical information. Generally, forward looking statements can be identified by terminology such as
“believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “plans,” or “intends,” or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. All forward looking statements by the
Fund involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Fund, which may cause the Fund’s actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements.
These risks include, but are not limited to, equity securities risk, corporate bonds risk, credit risk, interest rate risk, leverage and borrowing risk, additional risks of certain securities in which the Fund invests, market discount from NAV,
distribution policy risk, management risk, and other risks discussed in the Fund’s filings with the SEC. All such subsequent forward looking statements, whether written or oral, by the Fund or on its behalf, are also expressly qualified by
these cautionary statements. Investors should carefully consider the risks, uncertainties, and other factors, together with all of the other information included in the Fund’s filings with the SEC, and similar information. The Fund may also
make additional forward looking statements from time to time. All forward looking statements apply only as of the date made. The Fund undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events, or otherwise. Thus you should not place undue reliance on forward looking statements.
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This report is for shareholder information. This is not a prospectus intended for use in the purchase or sale of Fund shares.
NOT FDIC INSURED MAY LOSE VALUE NOT BANK GUARANTEED
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FOXBY CORP.
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Semi-Annual Report 2023 21
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GENERAL INFORMATION, POLICIES, AND UPDATES
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(Unaudited)
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Additional Information
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Stock Data at June 30, 2023
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Market Price per Share
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$13.00
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Net Asset Value per Share
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$20.90 |
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Market Price Discount to Net Asset Value
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37.8% |
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Stock Symbol
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FXBY |
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Net Asset Value Symbol
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XFXBX |
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CUSIP Number
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351645205 |
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Proxy Voting
The Fund’s Proxy Voting Guidelines, which describe the policies and procedures the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio
securities, as well as its proxy voting record for the most recent 12 months ended June 30, are available without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund collect at 1-212-785-0900, on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and on the Fund’s website at www.Foxby-Corp.com.
Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings
The Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Part F of Form N-PORT. The Fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. and a link thereto can be found on the Fund’s website at www.FoxbyCorp.com.
Investment Manager
Midas Management Corporation
2255 Buffalo Road
Rochester, NY 14624
1-212-785-0900
Stock Transfer Agent and Registrar
Securities Transfer Corporation
2901 N Dallas Parkway, Suite 380
Plano, TX 75093
www.stctransfer.com
1-469-633-0101
FoxbyCorp.com
Visit us on the web at www.FoxbyCorp.com. The site provides information about the Fund including press releases and shareholder reports. For further
information, please email us at info@FoxbyCorp.com.
Foxby Corp. is part of a fund complex which includes Midas Fund, Midas Magic, and Dividend and Income Fund.
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22 Semi-Annual Report 2023
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FOXBY CORP.
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