UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number

811-7762

 

First Eagle Funds

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY

 

10105

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

Sheelyn Michael

First Eagle Funds

1345 Avenue of the Americas

New York, NY 10105

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

1-212-632-2700

 

 

Date of fiscal year end:

October 31

 

 

Date of reporting period:

October 31, 2019

 

 

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Item 1.           Reports to Stockholders.

 


Annual Report

October 31, 2019

First Eagle Global Fund

First Eagle Overseas Fund

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund

First Eagle Gold Fund

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund

First Eagle High Yield Fund

First Eagle Fund of America

Beginning January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of each Fund's shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker-dealer or bank. Instead, the reports will be made available on www.feim.com, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

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Advised by First Eagle Investment Management, LLC



Forward-Looking Statement Disclosure

One of our most important responsibilities as mutual fund managers is to communicate with shareholders in an open and direct manner. Some of our comments in our letters to shareholders are based on current management expectations and are considered "forward-looking statements". Actual future results, however, may prove to be different from our expectations. You can identify forward-looking statements by words such as "may", "will", "believe", "attempt", "seem", "think", "ought", "try" and other similar terms. We cannot promise future returns. Our opinions are a reflection of our best judgment at the time this report is compiled, and we disclaim any obligation to update or alter forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Table of Contents

Letter from the President

   

4

   

Management's Discussion of Fund Performance

    7    

Performance Chart

   

12

   

First Eagle Global Fund

 

Fund Overview

   

20

   

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

   

22

   

First Eagle Overseas Fund

 

Fund Overview

   

38

   

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

   

40

   

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund

 

Fund Overview

   

54

   

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

   

56

   

First Eagle Gold Fund

 

Fund Overview

   

62

   

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

   

64

   

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund

 

Fund Overview

   

68

   

Schedule of Investments

   

70

   

First Eagle High Yield Fund

 

Fund Overview

   

84

   

Schedule of Investments

   

86

   

First Eagle Fund of America

 

Fund Overview

   

94

   

Schedule of Investments

   

96

   

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

   

104

   

Statements of Operations

   

112

   

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   

116

   

Financial Highlights

   

128

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

144

   

Report of Independent Registered Accounting Firm

   

174

   

Fund Expenses

   

175

   

General Information

   

181

   

Board Consideration for Continuation of Advisory Agreement

   

182

   

Tax Information

   

187

   

Privacy Notice

   

188

   

Additional Information

   

190

   

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Letter from the President (unaudited)

Mehdi Mahmud

Dear Fellow Shareholders,

A consistent theme in my recent letters has been the observation that there is an ongoing divergence between global risks and investors' perceptions of those risks.

At this time last year, it seemed as if a reckoning might be at hand. Global equity markets ended 2018 on a sour note, as a combination of headwinds appeared to impress upon investors a sense of economic fragility. At the time, stocks sold off sharply—with some indexes entering correction territory—and market volatility was pronounced; investors flocked to perceived "safe haven" assets such as US Treasuries and gold in search of protection against declining asset prices.

Those declines were short-lived. In January, the US Federal Reserve announced a turn in policy towards easing, which provoked a sharp rally in financial assets and dampened volatility. The Fed's subsequent actions were in line with its announcement of a series of rate cuts and the resumption of asset purchases and concomitant expansion of its balance sheet (so-called "quantitative easing"). Several other central banks around the world similarly embraced accommodative biases. As the year progressed, the appetite for risk among investors appeared to grow, especially in international markets, where cyclical industries rebounded. US equity indexes reached a succession of new highs over the year, as the longest bull market in the country's history continued to run.

Despite the rebound in investor enthusiasm in 2019, the risks that invoked fears of an economic slowdown in 2018 have persisted. Several indicators point to slowing economic growth in the United States and around the world, due in no small part to trade tensions that persist despite some sign of progress toward year-end. Expectations for corporate earnings growth over the next two years have fallen steadily. In many countries, unemployment has already touched lows not seen in decades, as it has in the US; with accommodative monetary and fiscal policy already in place, authorities will have difficulty finding effective tools to counter future slowdowns.

In addition, geopolitical risks continue to rise, and populism and protectionism have continued to spread. Despite years of debate, the UK remained unable to agree on a

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Letter from the President (unaudited)

set of terms for its exit from the European Union. Lawmakers in the United States have been preoccupied with impeachment proceedings against President Trump, and political rhetoric is bound to escalate as we approach November 2020 elections. Violent protests in Hong Kong and Iran have raised fears of still-deeper civil unrest there, and the territorial ambitions of China and Russia have neighboring countries on high alert, not to mention an uneasy trough in tensions with North Korea.

We recognize that the fear of missing out on surging markets can be a powerful psychological motivator for investors, casting a spell under which investors historically have turned a deaf ear to the rising drumbeat of risks. At First Eagle, our goal is to actively avoid the risk-on/risk-off dynamics that often drive poor investment decisions, seeking instead to selectively build portfolios that can demonstrate resilience across shifting market cycles and macroeconomic backdrops. Toward that end, we seek scarcity value in the assets underpinning companies' valuations—a tangible or intangible "moat" that provides them with an operational advantage that is difficult to replicate—and we seek to buy such companies' securities at meaningful discounts to our estimate of their intrinsic value. This approach remains the bedrock of our investment discipline.

Global Value Team

Late in this period, the Global Value team described stocks as "levitating"—remaining aloft on expectations of central bank easing despite the softness of underlying economic conditions. Even as the market as a whole continued to float, however, specific segments of it lost altitude, enabling the team to buy what it viewed as attractive stocks in a number of sectors at reasonable prices. It added a few new positions and enlarged a greater number of existing positions. The rising price of gold, which the team holds as a potential hedge, contributed to performance during the period. On the other hand, energy stocks detracted from performance in a period when the prices of oil and natural gas were in decline.

High Yield Team

The High Yield team believed that investors' generally sanguine mood was out of step with a period of elevated economic and political risk. A particular concern was the continuing high rate of issuance of BBB bonds—the lowest category of investment grade-rated bonds. If the economy stumbles and ratings downgrades ensue, a potential flood of "fallen angels" into the high yield market could cause destabilization and severe investment losses. Believing that the market is seriously underpricing liquidity risk, credit risk and duration risk, the team endeavored to limit its exposure to these hazards. It continued to emphasize higher-quality credits, including a

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Letter from the President (unaudited)

number of investment grade bonds. It also kept duration short and steered clear of smaller issues that are more likely to prove illiquid in a market correction. The team believes it is better to be early than late in preparing for a market turn.

Fund of America Team

Citing the old adage that sometimes the market climbs a wall of worry, the Fund of America team noted that the stock market advanced despite such risks as the US/China trade dispute, renewed violence in the Middle East and the possibility of post-peak US employment. The team believed investors were focused on improving sentiment against each of these concerns, but it also understood that this positive sentiment could falter. Rather than depending on mergers or acquisitions—which have become less frequent—to realize value in its portfolio holdings, the team primarily sought stocks where strong free cash flow from high-return businesses could be used for operational or financial self-help.

I thank you for entrusting your assets to our stewardship.

Sincerely,

Mehdi Mahmud
President

December 2019

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)*

First Eagle Global Fund

The net asset value ("NAV") of the Fund's Class A shares increased 11.44% for the 12 months ended October 31, 2019, while the MSCI World Index increased 12.69%. The Fund's cash and cash equivalents position was 13.8% as of October 31, 2019.

The five largest contributors to the performance of First Eagle Global Fund over the period were gold bullion, Comcast Corp., Class A (media, US), Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (metals & mining, Canada), Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (metals & mining, Canada) and Oracle Corp. (software, US). Collectively, they accounted for 3.66% points of this period's performance.

The five largest detractors were Schlumberger Ltd. (energy equipment & services, US), National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (energy equipment & services, US), Exxon Mobil Corp. (oil, gas & consumable fuels, US), Cielo SA (IT services, Brazil) and TechnipFMC plc (energy equipment & services, United Kingdom). Combined, they subtracted 1.62% points from performance.

First Eagle Overseas Fund

The NAV of the Fund's Class A shares increased 11.82% for the 12 months ended October 31, 2019, while the MSCI EAFE Index increased 11.04%. The Fund's cash and cash equivalents position was 13.7% as of October 31, 2019.

The five largest contributors to the performance of First Eagle Overseas Fund over the period were gold bullion, Nestle SA (food products, Switzerland), Kia Motors Corp. (automobiles, South Korea), Danone SA (food products, France) and FANUC Corp. (machinery, Japan). Collectively, they accounted for 4.21% points of this period's performance.

The five largest detractors were TechnipFMC plc (energy equipment & services, United Kingdom), Cielo SA (IT services, Brazil), Imperial Oil Ltd. (oil, gas & consumable fuels, Canada), British American Tobacco plc (tobacco, United Kingdom) and Great Eagle Holdings Ltd. (real estate management & development, Hong Kong). Combined, they subtracted 1.52% points from performance.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund

The NAV of the Fund's Class A shares increased 9.43% for the 12 months ended October 31, 2019, while the S&P 500 Index increased 14.33%. The Fund's cash and cash equivalents position was 15.3% as of October 31, 2019.

The five largest contributors to the performance of First Eagle U.S. Value Fund over the period were gold bullion, Alleghany Corp. (insurance, US), Comcast Corp., Class A (media, US), Oracle Corp. (software, US) and Deere & Co. (machinery, US). Collectively, they accounted for 5.05% points of this period's performance.

The five largest detractors were Schlumberger Ltd. (energy equipment & services, US), National Oilwell Varco, Inc. (energy equipment & services, US), Exxon Mobil Corp. (oil, gas & consumable fuels, US), TechnipFMC plc (energy equipment & services, United Kingdom) and CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. (air freight & logistics, US). Combined, they subtracted 2.54% points from performance.

First Eagle Gold Fund

The NAV of the Fund's Class A shares increased 42.66% for the 12 months ended October 31, 2019, while the FTSE Gold Mines Index increased 51.37%. The Fund's cash and cash equivalents position was 5.9% as of October 31, 2019.

The five largest contributors to the performance of First Eagle Gold Fund over the period were gold bullion, Detour Gold Corp. (metals & mining, Canada), Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (metals & mining, Canada), Barrick Gold Corp. (metals & mining, Canada) and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (metals & mining, Canada). Collectively, they accounted for 21.93% points of this period's performance.

The five largest detractors were Industrias Penoles SAB de CV (metals & mining, Mexico), Fresnillo plc (metals & mining, Mexico), Guyana Goldfields Inc. (metals & mining, Canada), OceanaGold Corp. (metals & mining, Australia) and Orla Mining Ltd. (metals & mining, Canada). Combined, they subtracted 1.02% points from performance.

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund

The NAV of the Fund's Class A shares increased 8.40% for the 12 months ended October 31, 2019, while the MSCI World Index increased 12.69% and the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index increased 11.51%. The composite index1 returned 12.59% over the same time period. The Fund's cash and cash equivalents position was 7.2% as of October 31, 2019.

1  The composite index consists of 60% of the MSCI World Index and 40% of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)

The five largest contributors to the performance of First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund over the period were gold bullion, Nestle SA (food products, Switzerland), Danone SA (food products, France), FANUC Corp. (machinery, Japan) and GlaxoSmithKline plc (pharmaceuticals, United Kingdom). Collectively, they accounted for 2.71% points of this period's performance.

The five largest detractors were Schlumberger Ltd. (energy equipment & services, US), Exxon Mobil Corp. (oil, gas & consumable fuels, US), British American Tobacco plc (tobacco, United Kingdom), Cielo SA (IT services, Brazil) and Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC 12.0%, due 11/01/2021 (oil, gas & consumable fuels, US). Combined, they subtracted 1.30% points from performance.

First Eagle High Yield Fund

The NAV of the Fund's Class I shares increased 3.84% for the 12 months ended October 31, 2019, while the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Index increased 8.38%. The Fund's cash and cash equivalents position was 5.8% as of October 31, 2019.

The five largest contributors to the performance of First Eagle High Yield Fund over the period were New Gold Inc. 6.25%, due 11/15/2022 (metals & mining, Canada), JBS USA LUX SA 6.75%, due 02/15/2028 (food products, US), AMN Healthcare, Inc. 5.13%, due 10/01/2024 (professional services, US), ACCO Brands Corp. 5.25%, due 12/15/2024 (commercial services & supplies, US) and Shea Homes LP 5.88%, due 04/01/2023 (household durables, US). Collectively, they accounted for 1.33% points of this period's performance.

The five largest detractors were Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC 12.0%, due 11/01/2021 (oil, gas & consumable fuels, US), California Resources Corp. 8.0%, due 12/15/2022 (oil, gas & consumable fuels, US), Antero Resources Corp. 5.63%, due 06/01/2023 (oil, gas & consumable fuels, US), Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (food staples & retailing, US) and Ultra Resources, Inc. 7.13%, due 04/15/2025 (oil, gas & consumable fuels, US). Combined, they subtracted 3.62% points from performance.

First Eagle Fund of America

The NAV of the Fund's Class Y shares increased 7.62% for the 12 months ended October 31, 2019, while the S&P 500 Index increased 14.33%. The Fund's cash and cash equivalents position was 12.5% as of October 31, 2019.

The five largest contributors to the performance of Fund of America over the period were Ball Corp. (containers & packaging, US), Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)

(construction materials, US), Wyndham Destinations, Inc. (hotels, restaurants & leisure, US), Versum Materials, Inc. (semiconductors & semiconductor equipment, US) and frontdoor, Inc. (diversified consumer services, US). Collectively, they accounted for 9.25% points of this period's performance.

The five largest detractors were HP, Inc. (technology hardware, storage & peripherals, US), Perrigo Co. plc (pharmaceuticals, US), Conduent, Inc (IT services, US), Albemarle Corporation (chemicals, US) and Chemours Co. (chemicals, US). Combined, they subtracted 5.48% points from performance.

 

 
Matthew McLennan
Head of the Global Value Team
Portfolio Manager
Global, Overseas,
U.S. Value and Gold Funds
  T. Kimball Brooker, Jr.
Portfolio Manager
Global, Overseas,
U.S. Value and
Global Income Builder Funds
 

 

 
Matt Lamphier
Portfolio Manager
U.S. Value Fund
 
  Edward Meigs
Portfolio Manager
Global Income Builder and
High Yield Funds
 

 

 
Sean Slein
Portfolio Manager
Global Income Builder and
High Yield Funds
  Thomas Kertsos
Portfolio Manager
Gold Fund
 
 

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Management's Discussion of Fund Performance (unaudited)

 

 
Harold Levy
Portfolio Manager
Fund of America
  Eric Stone
Portfolio Manager
Fund of America
 

 

 
Lukasz Thieme
Portfolio Manager
Fund of America
  Julien Albertini
Portfolio Manager
Global Income Builder Fund
 

December 2019

The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Market volatility can dramatically impact a fund's short-term performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than figures shown. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Past performance data through the most recent month end is available at feim.com or by calling 800.334.2143.

The commentary represents the opinion of Mehdi Mahmud and the Portfolio Management Teams as of December 2019 and is subject to change based on market and other conditions. These materials are provided for informational purposes only. These opinions are not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results, or investment advice. The views expressed herein may change at any time subsequent to the date of issue hereof. The information provided is not to be construed as a recommendation or an offer to buy or sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any fund or security.

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Performance Chart1 (unaudited)

    One
Year
  Three
Years
  Five
Years
  Ten
Years
  Since
Inception
 

Inception Date

 

First Eagle Global Fund

 
Class A (SGENX)
without sales charge
   

11.44

%

   

6.75

%

   

5.86

%

   

8.07

%

   

12.82

%

 

01/01/792

 

with sales charge

   

5.86

%

   

4.94

%

   

4.78

%

   

7.51

%

   

12.68

%

 

01/01/792

 
Class C (FESGX)    

10.58

%

   

5.96

%

   

5.07

%

   

7.26

%

   

9.39

%

 

06/05/00

 
Class I (SGIIX)    

11.72

%

   

7.04

%

   

6.15

%

   

8.35

%

   

10.30

%

 

07/31/98

 
Class R3 (EARGX)    

11.31

%

   

     

     

     

4.55

%

 

05/01/18

 
Class R4 (EAGRX)    

11.53

%

   

     

     

     

1.48

%

 

01/17/18

 
Class R5 (FRGLX)    

     

     

     

     

0.81

%

 

07/29/19

 
Class R6 (FEGRX)    

11.79

%

   

     

     

     

5.64

%

 

03/01/17

 

MSCI World Index3

   

12.69

%

   

11.86

%

   

7.58

%

   

9.48

%

   

9.56

%

 

01/01/79

 

First Eagle Overseas Fund

 
Class A (SGOVX)
without sales charge
   

11.82

%

   

4.48

%

   

4.58

%

   

6.32

%

   

10.01

%

 

08/31/93

 

with sales charge

   

6.21

%

   

2.70

%

   

3.51

%

   

5.77

%

   

9.79

%

 

08/31/93

 
Class C (FESOX)    

10.98

%

   

3.71

%

   

3.81

%

   

5.53

%

   

8.60

%

 

06/05/00

 
Class I (SGOIX)    

12.12

%

   

4.76

%

   

4.87

%

   

6.60

%

   

9.92

%

 

07/31/98

 
Class R3 (EAROX)    

11.59

%

   

     

     

     

2.14

%

 

05/01/18

 
Class R4 (FIORX)    

11.92

%

   

     

     

     

-0.33

%

 

01/17/18

 
Class R5 (FEROX)    

     

     

     

     

7.83

%

 

03/11/19

 
Class R6 (FEORX)    

12.21

%

   

     

     

     

4.63

%

 

03/01/17

 

MSCI EAFE Index4

   

11.04

%

   

8.48

%

   

4.31

%

   

5.41

%

   

4.99

%

 

08/31/93

 

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Performance Chart (unaudited)

    One
Year
  Three
Years
  Five
Years
  Ten
Years
  Since
Inception
 

Inception Date

 

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund

 
Class A (FEVAX)
without sales charge
   

9.43

%

   

8.66

%

   

6.39

%

   

8.87

%

   

8.71

%

 

09/04/01

 

with sales charge

   

3.94

%

   

6.82

%

   

5.31

%

   

8.31

%

   

8.40

%

 

09/04/01

 
Class C (FEVCX)    

8.59

%

   

7.84

%

   

5.58

%

   

8.05

%

   

7.89

%

 

09/04/01

 
Class I (FEVIX)    

9.79

%

   

8.97

%

   

6.68

%

   

9.15

%

   

8.98

%

 

09/04/01

 
Class R3 (EARVX)    

9.37

%

   

     

     

     

5.56

%

 

05/01/18

 
Class R4 (FIVRX)    

     

     

     

     

-1.13

%

 

07/29/19

 
Class R5 (FERVX)    

     

     

     

     

-1.13

%

 

07/29/19

 
Class R6 (FEVRX)    

9.83

%

   

     

     

     

6.25

%

 

03/01/17

 

S&P 500 Index5

   

14.33

%

   

14.91

%

   

10.78

%

   

13.70

%

   

7.72

%

 

09/04/01

 

First Eagle Gold Fund

 
Class A (SGGDX)
without sales charge
   

42.66

%

   

1.23

%

   

6.77

%

   

-1.81

%

   

5.30

%

 

08/31/93

 

with sales charge

   

35.51

%

   

-0.50

%

   

5.67

%

   

-2.31

%

   

5.09

%

 

08/31/93

 
Class C (FEGOX)    

41.52

%

   

0.43

%

   

5.91

%

   

-2.57

%

   

4.67

%

 

05/15/03

 
Class I (FEGIX)    

43.01

%

   

1.50

%

   

7.07

%

   

-1.55

%

   

5.74

%

 

05/15/03

 
Class R3 (EAURX)    

42.63

%

   

     

     

     

11.18

%

 

05/01/18

 
Class R4 (FIURX)    

     

     

     

     

3.88

%

 

07/29/19

 
Class R5 (FERUX)    

     

     

     

     

3.99

%

 

07/29/19

 
Class R6 (FEURX)    

43.09

%

   

     

     

     

3.44

%

 

03/01/17

 
FTSE Gold
Mines Index6
   

51.37

%

   

4.44

%

   

11.59

%

   

-4.33

%

   

-0.08

%

 

08/31/93

 

MSCI World Index3

   

12.69

%

   

11.86

%

   

7.58

%

   

9.48

%

   

7.00

%

 

08/31/93

 

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Performance Chart (unaudited)

    One
Year
  Three
Years
  Five
Years
  Ten
Years
  Since
Inception
 

Inception Date

 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund

 
Class A (FEBAX)
without sales charge
   

8.40

%

   

5.85

%

   

4.34

%

   

     

5.82

%

 

05/01/12

 

with sales charge

   

3.00

%

   

4.05

%

   

3.28

%

   

     

5.09

%

 

05/01/12

 
Class C (FEBCX)    

7.53

%

   

5.05

%

   

3.55

%

   

     

5.02

%

 

05/01/12

 
Class I (FEBIX)    

8.60

%

   

6.14

%

   

4.60

%

   

     

6.08

%

 

05/01/12

 
Class R3 (FBRRX)    

8.12

%

   

     

     

     

3.21

%

 

05/01/18

 
Class R4 (FIBRX)    

     

     

     

     

0.59

%

 

07/29/19

 
Class R5 (EABRX)    

     

     

     

     

0.62

%

 

07/29/19

 
Class R6 (FEBRX)    

8.62

%

   

     

     

     

5.14

%

 

03/01/17

 

Composite Index7

   

12.59

%

   

8.55

%

   

6.02

%

   

     

7.10

%

 

05/01/12

 

MSCI World Index3

   

12.69

%

   

11.86

%

   

7.58

%

   

     

9.65

%

 

05/01/12

 
Bloomberg Barclays
U.S. Aggregate Bond
Index8
   

11.51

%

   

3.29

%

   

3.24

%

   

     

2.93

%

 

05/01/12

 

First Eagle High Yield Fund

 
Class A (FEHAX)
without sales charge
   

3.54

%

   

3.93

%

   

3.07

%

   

     

4.81

%

 

01/03/12

 

with sales charge

   

-1.17

%

   

2.36

%

   

2.13

%

   

     

4.20

%

 

01/03/12

 
Class C (FEHCX)    

2.77

%

   

3.16

%

   

2.31

%

   

     

4.02

%

 

01/03/12

 
Class I (FEHIX)    

3.84

%

   

4.23

%

   

3.37

%

   

6.39

%

   

7.73

%

 

11/19/079

 
Class R3 (EARHX)    

3.44

%

   

     

     

     

3.24

%

 

05/01/18

 
Class R4 (FIHRX)    

     

     

     

     

0.24

%

 

07/29/19

 
Class R5 (FERHX)    

     

     

     

     

0.11

%

 

07/29/19

 
Class R6 (FEHRX)    

3.75

%

   

     

     

     

3.58

%

 

03/01/17

 
Bloomberg Barclays
U.S. Corporate
High Yield Index10
   

8.38

%

   

6.03

%

   

5.18

%

   

7.78

%

   

7.54

%

 

11/19/07

 

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Performance Chart (unaudited)

    One
Year
  Three
Years
  Five
Years
  Ten
Years
  Since
Inception
 

Inception Date

 

First Eagle Fund of America

 
Class A (FEFAX)
without sales charge
   

7.58

%

   

5.43

%

   

2.15

%

   

9.41

%

   

7.50

%

 

11/20/98

 

with sales charge

   

2.19

%

   

3.65

%

   

1.10

%

   

8.84

%

   

7.24

%

 

11/20/98

 
Class C (FEAMX)    

6.77

%

   

4.64

%

   

1.38

%

   

8.58

%

   

6.75

%

 

03/02/98

 
Class I (FEAIX)    

7.88

%

   

5.75

%

   

2.45

%

   

     

5.87

%

 

03/08/13

 
Class Y (FEAFX)11    

7.62

%

   

5.43

%

   

2.15

%

   

9.40

%

   

10.70

%

 

04/10/87

 
Class R3 (EARFX)    

7.48

%

   

     

     

     

-2.73

%

 

05/01/18

 
Class R4 (EAFRX)    

     

     

     

     

-2.27

%

 

07/29/19

 
Class R5 (FERFX)    

     

     

     

     

-2.24

%

 

07/29/19

 
Class R6 (FEFRX)    

8.00

%

   

     

     

     

2.04

%

 

03/01/17

 

S&P 500 Index5

   

14.33

%

   

14.91

%

   

10.78

%

   

13.70

%

   

9.88

%

 

04/10/87

 

1  The performance data quoted herein represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Market volatility can dramatically impact the fund's short-term performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than figures shown. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Past performance data through the most recent month end is available at feim.com or by calling 800.334.2143. The average annual returns for Class A Shares "with sales charge" of First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Gold Fund, First Eagle Global Income Builder and First Eagle Fund of America give effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 5.00%. The average annual returns for Class A Shares "with sales charge" of First Eagle High Yield gives effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 4.50%.

The average annual returns for Class C Shares reflect the maximum contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC), which is charged on the lesser of the original purchase price or the current market value at the time of sale. This pertains to the shares sold or redeemed with the first year of purchase.

For First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Gold Fund and First Eagle Fund of America, a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may apply on redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $1,000,000 or more without an initial sales charge.

Effective July 8, 2019, with respect to the First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund and the First Eagle High Yield Fund, a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may apply on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $250,000 or more without an initial sales charge.

Class I Shares of First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Gold Fund, First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund, First Eagle High Yield Fund and First Eagle Fund of America require $1 million minimum investment and are offered without a sales charge.

Class Y Shares of First Eagle Fund of America are offered without a sales charge.

Class R3 Shares, Class R4 Shares, Class R5 Shares and Class R6 Shares of First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Gold Fund, First Eagle Global Income

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Performance Chart (unaudited)

Builder Fund, First Eagle High Yield Fund and First Eagle Fund of America are offered without a sales charge.

2  The Fund commenced operation April 28, 1970. Performance for periods prior to January 1, 2000, occurred while a prior portfolio manager of the fund was affiliated with another firm. Inception date shown is when this prior portfolio manager assumed portfolio management responsibilities.

3  The MSCI World Index is a widely followed, unmanaged group of stocks from 23 developed markets countries. The index provides total returns in U.S. dollars with net dividends reinvested. One cannot invest directly in an index.

4  The MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged total return index, reported in U.S. dollars, based on share prices and reinvested net dividends of companies from 21 developed market countries. One cannot invest directly in an index.

5  The S&P 500 Index is a widely recognized unmanaged index including a representative sample of 500 leading companies in leading sectors of the U.S. economy. Although the S&P 500 Index focuses on the large-cap segment of the market, with approximately 80% coverage of U.S. equities, it is also considered a proxy for the total market. The S&P 500 Index includes dividends reinvested. One cannot invest directly in an index.

6  The FTSE Gold Mines Index is designed to reflect the performance of the worldwide market in the shares of companies whose principal activity is the mining of gold. The FTSE Gold Mines Index encompasses all gold mining companies that have a sustainable, attributable gold production of at least 300,000 ounces a year and that derive 51% or more of their revenue from mined gold. The Index is unmanaged, and includes dividends reinvested. One cannot invest directly in an index.

7  The composite index consists of 60% of the MSCI World Index and 40% of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

8  The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, MBS (agency fixed-rate and hybrid ARM passthroughs), ABS, and CMBS. One cannot invest directly in an index.

9  First Eagle High Yield Fund commenced operations in its present form on December 30, 2011, and is successor to another mutual fund pursuant to a reorganization on December 30, 2011. Information prior to December 30, 2011 is for this predecessor fund. Immediately after the reorganization, changes in net asset value of the Class I shares were partially impacted by differences in how the Fund and the predecessor fund price portfolio securities.

10  The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Index is composed of fixed-rate, publicly issued, non-investment grade debt and is unmanaged, with dividends reinvested. The index includes both corporate and non-corporate sectors. The corporate sectors are Industrial, Utility, and Finance, which include both U.S. and non-U.S. corporations. One cannot invest directly in an index.

11  As of September 1, 2005, First Eagle Fund of America Class Y is closed to new accounts.

Expense Ratios As Stated In The Most Recent Prospectus

   

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class I

 

Class Y

 

Class R3

 

Class R412

 

Class R513

 

Class R6

 

First Eagle Global Fund

   

1.11

%

   

1.86

%

   

0.84

%

   

     

1.25

%

   

1.02

%

   

0.93

%

   

0.78

%

 

First Eagle Overseas Fund

   

1.15

     

1.88

     

0.86

     

     

1.21

     

1.03

     

0.95

     

0.80

   

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund14,15

   

1.15

     

1.90

     

0.87

     

     

1.24

     

1.11

     

1.01

     

0.86

   

First Eagle Gold Fund

   

1.29

     

2.05

     

1.00

     

     

1.32

     

1.16

     

1.06

     

0.91

   
First Eagle Global Income
Builder Fund
   

1.18

     

1.93

     

0.92

     

     

1.27

     

1.13

     

1.03

     

0.88

   

First Eagle High Yield Fund14,16

   

1.26

     

2.01

     

0.97

     

     

1.36

     

1.26

     

1.16

     

1.01

   

First Eagle Fund of America14,17

   

1.32

     

2.06

     

1.02

     

1.33

%

   

1.38

     

1.23

     

1.13

     

0.98

   

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Performance Chart (unaudited)

12  Class R4 Shares commenced investment operations on July 29, 2019 for the First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, the First Eagle Gold Fund, the First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund, the First Eagle High Yield Fund and the First Eagle Fund of America. The percentages shown above are based on anticipated expenses of Class R4 for the first fiscal year. However, the rate at which expenses are accrued during the fiscal year may not be constant and, at any particular point, may be greater or less than the stated average percentage.

13  Class R5 Shares commenced investment operations on March 11, 2019 for the First Eagle Overseas Fund, and on July 29, 2019 for the First Eagle Global Fund, the First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, the First Eagle Gold Fund, the First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund, the First Eagle High Yield Fund and the First Eagle Fund of America. The percentages shown above are based on anticipated expenses of Class R5 for the first fiscal year. However, the rate at which expenses are accrued during the fiscal year may not be constant and, at any particular point, may be greater or less than the stated average percentage.

14  For the First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle High Yield Fund and First Eagle Fund of America, had fees not been waived and/or expenses reimbursed, returns would have been lower.

15  These are the actual fund operating expenses prior to the application of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee at an annual rate in the amount of 0.05% of the average daily value of the Fund's net assets for the period through February 29, 2020. This waiver has the effect of reducing the management fee for the term of the waiver from 0.75% to 0.70% on First Eagle U.S. Value Fund.

16  These are the actual fund operating expenses prior to the application of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee at an annual rate in the amount of 0.10% of the average daily value of the Fund's net assets for the period through February 29, 2020. This waiver has the effect of reducing the management fee for the term of the waiver from 0.70% to 0.60% on First Eagle High Yield Fund.

17  These are the actual fund operating expenses prior to the application of fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Effective July 1, 2019, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its management fee at an annual rate in the amount of 0.05% of the average daily value of the Fund's first $2.25 billion through February 28, 2021. This waiver has the effect of reducing the management fee shown in the table for the term of the waiver from 0.90% to 0.85% from July 1, 2019 through February 28, 2021 on First Eagle Fund of America.

These expense ratios are presented as of March 1, 2019 and may differ from corresponding ratios shown elsewhere in this report because of differing time periods (and/or, if applicable, because these expense ratios do not include expense credits or waivers).

There are risks associated with investing in funds that invest in securities of foreign countries, such as erratic market conditions, economic and political instability and fluctuations in currency exchange rates. These risks may be more pronounced with respect to investments in emerging markets. Funds whose investments are concentrated in a specific industry or sector may be subject to a higher degree of risk than funds whose investments are diversified and may not be suitable for all investors.

All securities may be subject to adverse market trends. The value of a Fund's portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies or stock or bond markets in which a Fund invests, as well as economic, political, or social events in the United States or abroad. This may cause a Fund's portfolio to be worth less than the price originally paid for it, or less than it was worth at an earlier time. Market risk may affect a single issuer or the market as a whole. As a result, a portfolio of such securities may underperform the market as a whole.

In addition to investments in larger companies, each Fund may invest in small and medium-size companies, which historically have been more volatile in price than larger company securities, especially over the short term. Positions in smaller companies, especially when the Fund is a large holder of a small company's securities, also may be more difficult or expensive to trade. Among the reasons for the greater price volatility are the less certain growth prospects of smaller companies, the lower degree of

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Performance Chart (unaudited)

liquidity in the markets for such securities and the greater sensitivity of smaller companies to changing economic conditions. In addition, smaller companies may lack depth of management, they may be unable to generate funds necessary for growth or development, or they may be developing or marketing new products or services for which markets are not yet established and may never become established. The Funds consider small companies to be companies with market capitalizations of less than $1 billion and medium-size companies to have market capitalizations of less than $10 billion.

Holding illiquid securities restricts or otherwise limits the ability for a Fund to freely dispose of its investments for specific periods of time. A Fund might not be able to sell illiquid securities at its desired price or time. Changes in the markets or in regulations governing the trading of illiquid instruments can cause rapid changes in the price or ability to sell an illiquid security. The market for lower-quality debt instruments, including junk bonds and leveraged loans, is generally less liquid than the market for higher-quality debt instruments.

Investment in gold and gold-related investments present certain risks, including political and economic risks affecting the price of gold and other precious metals including specific changes in U.S. and foreign regulatory policies, tax, currency or mining laws, increased environmental costs, international monetary and political policies, economic conditions within an individual country, trade imbalances, and trade or currency restrictions between countries. The price of gold, in turn, is likely to affect the market prices of securities of companies mining or processing gold, and accordingly, the value of investments in such securities may also be affected. Gold-related investments as a group have not performed as well as the stock market in general during periods when the U.S. dollar is strong, inflation is low and general economic conditions are stable. In addition, returns on gold-related investments have traditionally been more volatile than investments in broader equity or debt markets.

The event-driven investment style of the First Eagle Fund of America carries the additional risk that the event anticipated occurs later than expected, does not occur at all, or does not have the desired effect on the market price of the securities.

First Eagle High Yield and Global Income Builder Funds invest in high yield instruments (commonly known as "junk bonds") which may be subject to greater levels of interest rate, credit (including issuer default) and liquidity risk than investment grade instruments and may experience extreme price fluctuations. The securities of such companies may be considered speculative and the ability of such companies to pay their debts on schedule may be uncertain.

First Eagle High Yield and Global Income Builder Funds invest in bank loans. These investments potentially expose a fund to the credit risk of the underlying borrower, and in certain cases, of the financial institution. The fund's ability to receive payments in connection with the loan depends primarily on the financial condition of the borrower. The market for bank loans may be illiquid and the fund may have difficulty selling them, especially in the case of leveraged loans, which can be difficult to value. In addition, bank loans often have contractual restrictions on resale, which can delay the sale and adversely impact the sale price. At times, a fund may decline to receive non-public information relating to loans, which could disadvantage the fund relative to other investors.

Funds that invest in bonds are subject to credit and interest rate risk. The value of a fund's portfolio may fluctuate in response to the risk that the issuer of a bond or other instrument will not be able to make payments of interest and principal when due. In addition, fluctuations in interest rates can affect the value of debt instruments held by a fund. An increase in interest rates tends to reduce the market value of debt instruments, while a decline in interest rates tends to increase their values. Longer duration instruments tend to be more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter durations.

Income generation and dividends are not guaranteed. If dividend paying stocks in the fund's portfolio stop paying or reduce dividends the fund's ability to generate income will be adversely affected.

An investment made at a perceived "margin of safety" or "discount to intrinsic or fundamental value" can trade at prices substantially lower than when an investment is made, so that any perceived "margin of safety" or "discount to value" is no guarantee against loss.

All investments involve the risk of loss.

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First Eagle Global Fund

Fund Overview

Data as of October 31, 2019 (unaudited)

Investment Objective

The First Eagle Global Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing in a range of asset classes from markets in the United States and throughout the world. This truly global fund is managed with a highly disciplined, bottom-up, value-oriented style.

Average Annual Returns (%)

         

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Ten Years

 

First Eagle Global Fund

 

Class A

 

without sales load

   

11.44

     

5.86

     

8.07

   
       

with sales load

   

5.86

     

4.78

     

7.51

   

MSCI World Index

           

12.69

     

7.58

     

9.48

   

Consumer Price Index

           

1.76

     

1.62

     

1.76

   

Asset Allocation* (%)

Sectors* (%)

 

Financials

   

14.3

   

Industrials

   

12.1

   

Commodities

   

9.3

   

Consumer Staples

   

8.3

   

Materials

   

7.5

   

Information Technology

   

7.4

   

Communication Services

   

7.2

   

Energy

   

5.5

   

Consumer Discretionary

   

5.0

   

Health Care

   

4.5

   

Real Estate

   

3.8

   

Foreign Government Securities

   

1.1

   

Utilities

   

0.2

   

Short-Term Investments

   

13.8

   

Countries*~ (%)

United States

   

44.9

   

Japan

   

12.6

   

United Kingdom

   

6.1

   

France

   

4.7

   

Canada

   

4.6

   

Switzerland

   

2.3

   

Hong Kong

   

2.3

   

South Korea

   

2.1

   

Sweden

   

1.0

   

Germany

   

0.8

   

Thailand

   

0.6

   

Belgium

   

0.6

   

Taiwan

   

0.5

   

Singapore

   

0.5

   

Mexico

   

0.5

   

Australia

   

0.4

   

Ireland

   

0.3

   

Brazil

   

0.3

   

Norway

   

0.3

   

Poland

   

0.3

   

Malaysia

   

0.2

   

Denmark

   

0.2

   

Indonesia

   

0.1

   

Peru

   

0.0

^

 

Venezuela

   

0.0

^

 

Short-Term Investments

   

13.8

   

^  Less than 0.05%.

*  Asset Allocation, Sector and Countries percentages are based on total investments in the portfolio.

~  Country allocations reflect country of risk (not currency of issue). Bonds of non-U.S. issuers may be U.S. dollar denominated.

The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.

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First Eagle Global Fund | Fund Overview

Growth of a $10,000 Initial Investment

Performance data quoted herein represents past performance and should not be considered indicative of future results. Performance data quoted herein does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. The average annual returns shown above are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvested dividends and are net of expenses.

The average annual returns for Class A shares give effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 5.00%.

The MSCI World Index is a widely followed, unmanaged group of stocks from 23 developed markets countries. The index provides total returns in U.S. dollars with net dividends reinvested. One cannot invest directly in an index. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) represents the change in price of all goods and services purchased for consumption by urban households.

Top 10 Holdings* (%)

Gold bullion** (Precious Metal)

   

9.3

   

Oracle Corp. (Software, United States)

   

2.3

   

Comcast Corp. (Media, United States)

   

2.0

   

Exxon Mobil Corp. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, United States)

   

1.8

   

FANUC Corp. (Machinery, Japan)

   

1.7

   

Weyerhaeuser Co. (Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), United States)

   

1.7

   

KDDI Corp. (Wireless Telecommunication Services, Japan)

   

1.5

   

Danone SA (Food Products, France)

   

1.4

   

Sompo Holdings, Inc. (Insurance, Japan)

   

1.3

   

British American Tobacco plc (Tobacco, United Kingdom)

   

1.3

   

Total

   

24.3

   

*  Holdings in cash, commercial paper and other short-term cash equivalents have been excluded.

**The Fund invests in gold and precious metals through investment in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Subsidiary"). Gold Bullion and commodities include the Fund's investment in the Subsidiary.

Percentages are based on total net assets.

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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks — 75.8%

 

Australia — 0.4%

 

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

   

9,349,121

     

204,075,727

   

Belgium — 0.6%

 

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

   

2,788,865

     

280,158,031

   

Brazil — 0.3%

 

Cielo SA

   

75,872,591

     

143,023,760

   

Canada — 4.6%

 

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

   

3,871,032

     

237,916,666

   

Barrick Gold Corp.

   

23,564,409

     

409,078,140

   

Cenovus Energy, Inc.

   

13,128,069

     

111,457,306

   

Franco-Nevada Corp.

   

1,720,472

     

166,939,733

   

Imperial Oil Ltd.

   

10,896,401

     

271,355,214

   

Nutrien Ltd.

   

11,278,104

     

538,980,590

   

Power Corp. of Canada

   

10,384,176

     

240,308,013

   

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

   

11,902,240

     

334,095,877

   
     

2,310,131,539

   

Denmark — 0.2%

 

ISS A/S

   

3,009,360

     

78,788,733

   

France — 4.7%

 

Cie de Saint-Gobain

   

8,744,290

     

356,137,110

   

Danone SA

   

8,247,355

     

683,221,631

   

Legrand SA

   

2,040,139

     

159,383,968

   

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

   

264,822

     

113,093,830

   

Rexel SA

   

11,789,132

     

146,155,983

   

Saint Jean Groupe SA (a)

   

261,940

     

6,719,259

   

Sanofi

   

4,486,722

     

413,618,137

   

Sodexo SA

   

3,173,456

     

348,980,447

   

Wendel SA

   

1,067,994

     

151,438,627

   
     

2,378,748,992

   

Germany — 0.8%

 

HeidelbergCement AG

   

4,420,456

     

327,724,196

   

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Preference)

   

166,709

     

17,316,526

   

Hornbach Holding AG & Co. KGaA

   

772,017

     

46,667,856

   
     

391,708,578

   

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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Hong Kong — 2.3%

 

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

   

26,868,500

     

186,943,208

   

Guoco Group Ltd.

   

12,693,580

     

210,205,959

   

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

   

49,162,969

     

108,070,206

   

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

   

18,604,500

     

102,201,867

   

Hysan Development Co. Ltd.

   

23,322,348

     

91,919,115

   

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

   

6,979,771

     

397,923,829

   

Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd.

   

1,542,800

     

49,819,832

   
     

1,147,084,016

   

Ireland — 0.3%

 

CRH plc

   

4,704,407

     

171,490,974

   

Japan — 12.6%

 

Chofu Seisakusho Co. Ltd. (a)

   

3,346,500

     

77,469,035

   

FANUC Corp.

   

4,297,200

     

847,619,708

   

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd. (a)

   

2,434,315

     

306,650,778

   

Hoshizaki Corp.

   

2,027,500

     

172,342,236

   

Hoya Corp.

   

2,317,140

     

204,782,414

   

KDDI Corp.

   

27,239,700

     

753,753,676

   

Keyence Corp.

   

387,100

     

244,761,943

   

Komatsu Ltd.

   

6,756,000

     

158,191,159

   

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

   

17,189,500

     

245,594,132

   

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

   

30,826,080

     

598,500,158

   

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.

   

6,636,820

     

214,311,138

   

Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd.

   

1,469,130

     

110,972,742

   

NTT DOCOMO, Inc.

   

16,534,400

     

453,292,552

   

Olympus Corp.

   

1,619,924

     

22,041,320

   

Secom Co. Ltd.

   

6,562,730

     

608,125,124

   

Shimano, Inc.

   

1,737,990

     

289,289,758

   

SMC Corp.

   

698,556

     

301,804,978

   

Sompo Holdings, Inc.

   

16,952,900

     

666,352,061

   

T Hasegawa Co. Ltd. (a)

   

3,002,800

     

55,962,414

   
     

6,331,817,326

   

Mexico — 0.5%

 

Fresnillo plc

   

18,230,274

     

168,425,499

   

Industrias Penoles SAB de CV

   

6,401,020

     

76,812,906

   
     

245,238,405

   

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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Norway — 0.3%

 

Orkla ASA

   

13,983,441

     

134,406,577

   

South Korea — 2.1%

 

Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.

   

1,067,561

     

217,711,697

   

Kia Motors Corp.

   

6,783,738

     

247,927,849

   

KT&G Corp.

   

4,321,898

     

370,998,678

   

Lotte Confectionery Co. Ltd.

   

161,797

     

19,536,487

   

Lotte Corp.

   

913,277

     

28,588,503

   

Namyang Dairy Products Co. Ltd. (a)

   

39,989

     

16,171,580

   

NAVER Corp.

   

302,939

     

42,713,330

   

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Preference)

   

3,010,804

     

105,982,782

   
     

1,049,630,906

   

Sweden — 1.0%

 

Investor AB, Class A

   

3,367,312

     

169,740,464

   

Investor AB, Class B

   

3,394,798

     

174,168,290

   

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A

   

16,841,698

     

169,020,117

   
     

512,928,871

   

Switzerland — 2.3%

 

Cie Financiere Richemont SA (Registered)

   

4,561,324

     

358,434,231

   

Nestle SA (Registered)

   

4,497,808

     

481,181,545

   

Pargesa Holding SA (a)

   

4,327,670

     

342,096,567

   
     

1,181,712,343

   

Taiwan — 0.5%

 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR

   

5,152,904

     

266,044,433

   

Thailand — 0.6%

 

Bangkok Bank PCL, NVDR

   

50,457,600

     

290,681,682

   

United Kingdom — 6.1%

 

Berkeley Group Holdings plc

   

5,013,920

     

285,790,696

   

British American Tobacco plc

   

18,990,473

     

664,208,436

   

BT Group plc

   

46,726,193

     

124,004,648

   

Diageo plc

   

4,530,757

     

185,448,311

   

GlaxoSmithKline plc

   

14,471,132

     

331,460,431

   

Linde plc

   

2,283,540

     

451,773,968

   

Lloyds Banking Group plc

   

588,687,159

     

433,042,525

   

TechnipFMC plc

   

15,937,242

     

314,441,785

   

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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

United Kingdom — 6.1% (continued)

 

Unilever NV

   

2,537,196

     

149,965,346

   

WPP plc

   

12,115,527

     

151,196,409

   
     

3,091,332,555

   

United States — 35.6%

 

3M Co.

   

2,345,016

     

386,904,190

   

Alleghany Corp.*

   

418,350

     

325,597,621

   

Alphabet, Inc., Class A*

   

134,718

     

169,583,018

   

Alphabet, Inc., Class C*

   

163,012

     

205,413,051

   

American Express Co.

   

2,970,047

     

348,327,112

   

Analog Devices, Inc.

   

2,807,835

     

299,399,446

   

Anthem, Inc.

   

1,354,141

     

364,372,260

   

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

   

12,724,349

     

594,863,316

   

BB&T Corp.

   

8,242,132

     

437,245,103

   

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class A*

   

865

     

275,882,235

   

Booking Holdings, Inc.*

   

109,233

     

223,793,293

   

Brown & Brown, Inc.

   

7,057,521

     

265,927,391

   

CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

   

5,586,014

     

422,526,099

   

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

   

3,988,832

     

162,385,351

   

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

   

8,044,177

     

551,830,542

   

Comcast Corp., Class A

   

22,940,736

     

1,028,203,788

   

ConocoPhillips

   

2,243,060

     

123,816,912

   

Cummins, Inc.

   

1,476,261

     

254,625,497

   

Deere & Co.

   

3,049,600

     

531,057,344

   

DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc.

   

4,419,926

     

242,123,546

   

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   

13,114,891

     

886,173,185

   

Facebook, Inc., Class A*

   

1,528,101

     

292,860,557

   

Flowserve Corp. (a)

   

8,382,216

     

409,387,429

   

H&R Block, Inc.

   

3,586,106

     

89,616,789

   

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

   

1,665,329

     

222,388,035

   

IPG Photonics Corp.*

   

1,136,199

     

152,568,802

   

JG Boswell Co.

   

2,485

     

1,615,250

   

Kraft Heinz Co. (The)

   

3,569,007

     

115,385,996

   

Microsoft Corp.

   

2,891,151

     

414,504,319

   

Mills Music Trust (a)

   

31,592

     

897,213

   

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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

United States — 35.6% (continued)

 

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

   

16,637,869

     

376,348,597

   

Newmont Goldcorp Corp.

   

9,675,395

     

384,403,443

   

NOW, Inc.*

   

3,567,050

     

37,596,707

   

Omnicom Group, Inc.

   

5,479,376

     

422,953,033

   

Oracle Corp.

   

21,407,976

     

1,166,520,612

   

Philip Morris International, Inc.

   

8,061,415

     

656,521,638

   

Royal Gold, Inc.

   

1,260,596

     

145,523,202

   

San Juan Basin Royalty Trust (a)

   

3,908,035

     

10,278,132

   

Schlumberger Ltd.

   

20,292,342

     

663,356,660

   

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The)

   

1,126,328

     

113,072,068

   

Synchrony Financial

   

698,841

     

24,718,006

   

Teradata Corp.* (a)

   

10,721,521

     

320,895,124

   

Texas Instruments, Inc.

   

2,493,377

     

294,193,552

   

Tiffany & Co.

   

1,855,384

     

231,013,862

   

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

   

1,371,426

     

179,739,092

   

UGI Corp.

   

2,250,707

     

107,291,203

   

Union Pacific Corp.

   

1,790,873

     

296,317,847

   

Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B

   

2,116,279

     

290,903,711

   

US Bancorp

   

7,819,459

     

445,865,552

   

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.*

   

957,070

     

115,623,627

   

Vista Outdoor, Inc.*

   

1,130,179

     

7,572,199

   

Wells Fargo & Co.

   

6,423,768

     

331,659,142

   

Weyerhaeuser Co., REIT

   

28,456,135

     

831,203,703

   

Willis Towers Watson plc

   

1,768,623

     

330,555,639

   

WR Berkley Corp.

   

5,155,824

     

360,392,098

   
     

17,943,793,139

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $27,615,483,250)
   

38,152,796,587

   
   

Ounces

     

Commodities — 9.3%

 
Gold bullion*
(Cost $3,255,381,405)
   

3,082,705

     

4,658,521,448

   

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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Foreign Government Securities — 1.1%

 

Indonesia — 0.1%

 
Indonesia Treasury Bond
8.25%, 7/15/2021
 

IDR

965,460,000,000

     

71,330,454

   

Malaysia — 0.2%

 
Malaysia Government Bond
3.66%, 10/15/2020
 

MYR

54,021,000

     

12,994,966

   

3.42%, 8/15/2022

 

MYR

443,682,000

     

106,845,896

   
     

119,840,862

   

Peru — 0.0% (b)

 
Republic of Peru
8.20%, 8/12/2026 (c)
 

PEN

25,978,000

     

9,836,970

   

Poland — 0.3%

 
Republic of Poland
2.50%, 4/25/2024
 

PLN

469,059,000

     

126,841,992

   

Singapore — 0.5%

 
Singapore Government Bond
3.25%, 9/1/2020
 

SGD

119,604,000

     

89,066,715

   

2.25%, 6/1/2021

 

SGD

214,847,000

     

159,455,339

   
     

248,522,054

   

Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of — 0.0%

 
Venezuela Government Bond
(Oil Indexed Payment Obligation)
Zero Coupon, 4/15/2020‡ (d)(e)(f)
   

53,230

     

   
Total Foreign Government Securities
(Cost $570,760,485)
   

576,372,332

   

Corporate Bonds — 0.0% (b)

 

United States — 0.0% (b)

 
Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
7.13%, 8/1/2028‡
(Cost $4,972,743)
   

5,467,000

     

5,494,335

   

Short-Term Investments — 13.8%

 

Commercial Paper — 13.7%

 
ABB Treasury Center USA, Inc.
2.02%, 11/6/2019 (c)(g)
   

41,686,000

     

41,674,752

   

2.02%, 11/7/2019 (c)(g)

   

41,686,000

     

41,672,869

   

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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Commercial Paper — 13.7% (continued)

 

2.01%, 1/2/2020 (g)

   

33,349,000

     

33,246,693

   
American Honda Finance Corp.
2.08%, 11/12/2019 (g)
   

121,420,000

     

121,354,433

   

2.08%, 11/13/2019 (g)

   

69,857,000

     

69,816,134

   

2.06%, 11/21/2019 (g)

   

81,243,000

     

81,166,225

   

2.07%, 11/25/2019 (g)

   

88,368,000

     

88,268,586

   

2.03%, 12/4/2019 (g)

   

21,665,000

     

21,631,218

   

1.85%, 1/6/2020 (g)

   

69,477,000

     

69,255,243

   

1.91%, 1/9/2020 (g)

   

59,286,000

     

59,088,067

   
Apple, Inc.
1.90%, 11/6/2019 (c)(g)
   

16,913,000

     

16,908,552

   

1.90%, 11/7/2019 (c)(g)

   

102,907,000

     

102,875,385

   

2.05%, 11/14/2019 (c)(g)

   

47,590,000

     

47,560,426

   

1.90%, 12/2/2019 (c)(g)

   

33,656,000

     

33,609,420

   

1.78%, 12/6/2019 (c)(g)

   

31,223,000

     

31,173,917

   
BASF SE
2.03%, 12/27/2019 (g)
   

50,928,000

     

50,786,162

   

2.03%, 12/30/2019 (c)(g)

   

50,928,000

     

50,777,762

   
Boeing Co. (The)
2.23%, 11/13/2019 (c)(g)
   

95,922,000

     

95,866,059

   

2.21%, 11/20/2019 (c)(g)

   

39,118,000

     

39,082,794

   

2.17%, 12/4/2019 (c)(g)

   

58,240,000

     

58,149,518

   

2.14%, 12/10/2019 (c)(g)

   

84,626,000

     

84,467,749

   
Bunge Asset Funding Corp.
1.85%, 11/1/2019 (c)(g)
   

17,510,000

     

17,509,105

   
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
1.93%, 11/1/2019 (g)
   

8,755,000

     

8,754,529

   
Chevron Corp.
1.96%, 12/11/2019 (c)(g)
   

35,693,000

     

35,627,634

   

1.96%, 12/16/2019 (c)(g)

   

76,945,000

     

76,784,937

   

2.01%, 12/20/2019 (c)(g)

   

68,210,000

     

68,054,633

   
Diageo Capital plc
2.09%, 11/14/2019 (g)
   

38,906,000

     

38,874,771

   
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co.
2.25%, 12/6/2019 (c)(g)
   

22,562,000

     

22,516,966

   

2.14%, 12/12/2019 (c)(g)

   

22,430,000

     

22,377,873

   

2.15%, 12/17/2019 (c)(g)

   

25,400,000

     

25,334,175

   

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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Commercial Paper — 13.7% (continued)

 
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.65%, 12/2/2019 (g)
   

42,337,000

     

42,276,846

   
Emerson Electric Co.
1.96%, 11/26/2019 (g)
   

22,156,000

     

22,130,078

   

1.81%, 12/3/2019 (c)(g)

   

42,333,000

     

42,270,213

   

1.86%, 12/10/2019 (c)(g)

   

57,962,000

     

57,858,119

   

1.82%, 12/11/2019 (g)

   

99,442,000

     

99,259,322

   
Engie SA
2.26%, 11/5/2019 (g)
   

74,030,000

     

74,013,600

   

2.14%, 12/9/2019 (g)

   

37,587,000

     

37,517,370

   

1.96%, 1/3/2020 (g)

   

69,942,000

     

69,711,844

   
Erste Abwicklungsanstalt
2.07%, 11/4/2019 (c)(g)
   

36,602,000

     

36,595,753

   

2.07%, 11/19/2019 (c)(g)

   

30,055,000

     

30,030,286

   

2.08%, 1/7/2020 (c)(g)

   

23,241,000

     

23,166,327

   
EssilorLuxottica SA
1.85%, 11/18/2019 (g)
   

42,333,000

     

42,299,134

   

2.06%, 12/17/2019 (c)(g)

   

19,696,000

     

19,652,903

   
Export Development Canada
1.97%, 11/20/2019 (g)
   

40,058,000

     

40,022,393

   
Export Development Corp.
1.85%, 1/21/2020 (g)
   

40,831,000

     

40,672,522

   

1.85%, 1/22/2020 (g)

   

34,461,000

     

34,325,455

   
Exxon Mobil Corp.
1.94%, 11/1/2019 (g)
   

18,742,000

     

18,741,171

   

1.94%, 12/2/2019 (g)

   

145,594,000

     

145,386,545

   

1.96%, 12/5/2019 (g)

   

26,556,000

     

26,514,484

   

1.97%, 12/17/2019 (g)

   

50,630,000

     

50,521,926

   

1.95%, 1/3/2020 (g)

   

74,100,000

     

73,876,053

   

1.83%, 1/16/2020 (g)

   

88,501,000

     

88,179,201

   
Henkel US Operations Corp.
2.12%, 11/4/2019 (g)
   

43,462,000

     

43,454,554

   

2.11%, 11/8/2019 (g)

   

71,399,000

     

71,374,375

   

2.03%, 12/5/2019 (g)

   

43,575,000

     

43,506,497

   

2.06%, 12/9/2019 (g)

   

31,925,000

     

31,868,626

   

2.01%,12/10/2019 (c)(g)

   

28,710,000

     

28,657,907

   

2.01%, 12/12/2019 (g)

   

27,746,000

     

27,692,913

   

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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Commercial Paper — 13.7% (continued)

 
Hitachi America Capital Ltd.
1.80%, 11/1/2019 (c)(g)
   

29,767,000

     

29,765,462

   
John Deere Canada ULC
1.86%, 1/13/2020 (g)
   

29,172,000

     

29,068,861

   
John Deere Capital Corp.
1.86%, 1/7/2020 (g)
   

43,249,000

     

43,108,489

   
Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau
2.09%, 11/8/2019 (c)(g)
   

122,025,000

     

121,981,885

   

1.99%, 11/14/2019 (c)(g)

   

88,368,000

     

88,313,359

   

2.08%, 11/15/2019 (c)(g)

   

120,440,000

     

120,360,209

   

2.01%, 12/13/2019 (c)(g)

   

75,175,000

     

75,020,198

   

2.00%, 12/19/2019 (g)

   

18,152,000

     

18,108,738

   
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Inc.
1.87%, 11/4/2019 (g)
   

16,087,000

     

16,084,137

   

2.11%, 11/19/2019 (g)

   

29,000,000

     

28,975,052

   

2.06%, 12/18/2019 (g)

   

56,478,000

     

56,355,405

   

1.79%, 1/29/2020 (g)

   

60,100,000

     

59,843,072

   
MetLife Short Term Funding LLC
2.15%, 11/1/2019 (c)(g)
   

52,139,000

     

52,136,465

   

2.10%, 11/5/2019 (c)(g)

   

101,467,000

     

101,442,337

   

2.03%, 11/12/2019 (c)(g)

   

84,684,000

     

84,634,601

   

1.86%, 11/14/2019 (c)(g)

   

41,384,000

     

41,355,836

   

2.01%, 11/18/2019 (c)(g)

   

33,505,000

     

33,475,583

   

2.05%, 12/4/2019 (c)(g)

   

26,375,000

     

26,333,924

   

1.97%, 12/6/2019 (c)(g)

   

42,273,000

     

42,203,080

   

1.80%, 12/16/2019 (c)(g)

   

19,410,000

     

19,368,333

   

2.03%, 12/17/2019 (g)

   

50,322,000

     

50,211,299

   

1.88%, 1/6/2020 (g)

   

13,000,000

     

12,957,878

   

1.89%, 1/13/2020 (c)(g)

   

31,888,000

     

31,774,537

   
Mitsubishi International Corp.
1.87%, 11/18/2019 (g)
   

32,665,000

     

32,634,589

   

1.94%, 1/6/2020 (g)

   

68,242,000

     

67,997,894

   

1.95%, 1/14/2020 (g)

   

81,661,000

     

81,333,505

   

1.95%, 1/15/2020 (g)

   

81,661,000

     

81,329,139

   
NRW Bank
2.15%, 11/4/2019 (c)(g)
   

75,172,000

     

75,158,310

   

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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Commercial Paper — 13.7% (continued)

 

2.11%, 11/7/2019 (c)(g)

   

83,762,000

     

83,735,127

   

2.07%, 11/14/2019 (c)(g)

   

64,121,000

     

64,079,207

   

2.12%, 11/15/2019 (c)(g)

   

80,947,000

     

80,890,337

   

2.03%, 11/18/2019 (c)(g)

   

78,235,000

     

78,167,913

   

1.98%, 12/5/2019 (c)(g)

   

53,270,000

     

53,179,367

   

1.97%, 12/6/2019 (c)(g)

   

66,698,000

     

66,581,279

   
Omnicom Capital, Inc.
1.90%, 11/15/2019 (g)
   

42,337,000

     

42,300,484

   
Pfizer, Inc.
2.16%, 11/13/2019 (c)(g)
   

109,289,000

     

109,226,053

   

2.16%, 11/20/2019 (c)(g)

   

50,257,000

     

50,212,327

   

2.04%, 12/13/2019 (c)(g)

   

47,065,000

     

46,977,527

   

2.03%, 1/30/2020 (g)

   

61,004,000

     

60,732,600

   
Philip Morris International, Inc.
1.70%, 11/6/2019 (c)(g)
   

69,930,000

     

69,911,341

   
Province of Quebec Canada
1.82%, 12/10/2019 (c)(g)
   

95,400,000

     

95,232,838

   

1.88%, 12/12/2019 (c)(g)

   

35,401,000

     

35,335,249

   

1.85%, 1/21/2020 (c)(g)

   

51,800,000

     

51,595,643

   
PSP Capital, Inc.
1.98%, 11/6/2019 (c)(g)
   

30,627,000

     

30,618,914

   

1.89%, 11/18/2019 (c)(g)

   

34,960,000

     

34,932,889

   

2.07%, 11/19/2019 (c)(g)

   

67,985,000

     

67,929,349

   

1.93%, 12/3/2019 (c)(g)

   

24,865,000

     

24,829,534

   

2.03%, 12/5/2019 (c)(g)

   

46,984,000

     

46,912,421

   
QUALCOMM, Inc.
2.12%, 12/4/2019 (g)
   

40,150,000

     

40,086,106

   
Sanofi
1.97%, 12/11/2019 (g)
   

67,904,000

     

67,777,170

   

1.96%, 12/16/2019 (c)(g)

   

35,984,000

     

35,907,720

   

1.96%, 12/20/2019 (c)(g)

   

53,975,000

     

53,849,583

   

1.96%, 12/23/2019 (c)(g)

   

69,026,000

     

68,854,869

   

1.96%, 12/31/2019 (c)(g)

   

33,513,000

     

33,415,840

   
Schlumberger Investment SA
2.04%, 12/3/2019 (g)
   

48,988,000

     

48,915,433

   

2.03%, 12/9/2019 (c)(g)

   

33,826,000

     

33,765,609

   

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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Commercial Paper — 13.7% (continued)

 

1.84%, 12/12/2019 (g)

   

11,400,000

     

11,377,869

   
Siemens Capital Co. LLC
1.95%, 12/9/2019 (c)(g)
   

71,967,000

     

71,845,298

   
ST Engineering North America, Inc.
2.11%, 11/20/2019 (g)
   

45,124,000

     

45,083,890

   

2.07%, 11/21/2019 (c)(g)

   

43,700,000

     

43,659,213

   

2.07%, 11/22/2019 (c)(g)

   

43,700,000

     

43,657,271

   

2.11%, 12/19/2019 (g)

   

90,249,000

     

90,041,648

   
Sysco Corp.
1.80%, 11/1/2019 (c)(g)
   

2,416,000

     

2,415,875

   
Total Capital Canada Ltd.
2.20%, 11/1/2019 (c)(g)
   

89,276,000

     

89,272,033

   

1.94%, 1/7/2020 (c)(g)

   

33,952,000

     

33,840,539

   
TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp.
1.85%, 11/4/2019 (g)
   

62,499,000

     

62,488,021

   
Unilever Capital Corp.
1.99%, 12/11/2019 (g)
   

33,952,000

     

33,887,928

   

2.00%, 12/18/2019 (g)

   

33,952,000

     

33,875,042

   
United Parcel Service, Inc.
1.97%, 11/5/2019 (c)(g)
   

33,282,000

     

33,276,444

   
Vodafone Group plc
2.24%, 12/3/2019 (c)(g)
   

76,447,000

     

76,305,166

   
Walmart, Inc.
1.91%, 11/18/2019 (c)(g)
   

27,061,000

     

27,039,351

   
Walt Disney Co. (The)
1.96%, 1/21/2020 (c)(g)
   

42,122,000

     

41,950,067

   

1.96%, 1/22/2020 (c)(g)

   

74,948,000

     

74,638,176

   

1.96%, 1/23/2020 (g)

   

42,122,000

     

41,945,677

   

1.96%, 1/24/2020 (c)(g)

   

42,122,000

     

41,943,479

   
Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $6,910,368,269)
   

6,911,670,897

   

U.S. Treasury Obligations — 0.1%

 
U.S. Treasury Bills
1.86%, 1/9/2020 (g)(h)
(Cost $14,946,812)
   

15,000,000

     

14,956,104

   

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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Investment Companies — 0.0% (b)

 
JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund,
Agency Shares 1.64% (i)
(Cost $169,532)
   

169,532

     

169,532

   
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $6,925,484,613)
   

6,926,796,533

   
Total Investments — 100.0%
(Cost $38,372,082,496)
   

50,319,981,235

   

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.0% (b)

   

28,914,190

   

Net Assets — 100.0%

   

50,348,895,425

   

*  Non-income producing security.

‡  Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.

(a)  Affiliated company as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

(b)  Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.

(c)  Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A or section 4(a)2 of the Securities Act of 1933. Under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, such securities have been determined to be liquid by the investment adviser and may be resold, normally to qualified institutional buyers in transactions exempt from registration.

(d)  Security fair valued as of October 31, 2019 in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Total value of all such securities at October 31, 2019 amounted to $0, which represents approximately 0.00% of net assets of the Fund.

(e)  Variable or floating rate security, linked to the referenced benchmark. The interest rate shown is the rate in effect as of October 31, 2019.

(f)  Defaulted security.

(g)  The rate shown was the current yield as of October 31, 2019.

(h)  All or a portion of the security pledged as collateral.

(i)  Represents 7-day effective yield as of October 31, 2019.

As of October 31, 2019, the gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments based on the aggregate cost of investment securities and derivative instruments, if applicable, for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation

 

$

14,197,559,900

   

Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation

   

(2,836,481,141

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

11,361,078,759

   

Federal income tax cost

 

$

38,952,318,897

   

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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts outstanding as of October 31, 2019

Currency
Purchased
 

Currency Sold

 

Counterparty

  Settlement
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

USD

158,361,073

   

EUR

139,449,000

   

JPMorgan Chase Bank

 

11/13/2019

 

$

2,734,202

   

USD

312,812,019

   

JPY

33,668,896,000

   

JPMorgan Chase Bank

 

11/13/2019

   

872,357

   

USD

116,491,738

   

EUR

103,680,000

   

UBS AG

 

12/18/2019

   

491,479

   

USD

278,656,678

   

JPY

29,310,224,000

   

UBS AG

 

12/18/2019

   

6,429,971

   

USD

396,680,452

   

JPY

42,366,464,000

   

HSBC Bank plc

 

1/15/2020

   

2,348,149

   

USD

257,005,400

   

JPY

27,367,220,000

   

Goldman Sachs

 

2/12/2020

   

1,866,829

   

Total unrealized appreciation

   

14,742,987

   

USD

60,589,645

   

GBP

48,157,000

   

JPMorgan Chase Bank

 

11/13/2019

   

(1,809,441

)

 

USD

106,387,153

   

GBP

87,330,000

   

UBS AG

 

12/18/2019

   

(6,910,301

)

 

USD

218,877,354

   

EUR

197,051,000

   

HSBC Bank plc

 

1/15/2020

   

(2,056,419

)

 

USD

87,657,956

   

GBP

70,713,000

   

HSBC Bank plc

 

1/15/2020

   

(4,172,346

)

 

USD

185,544,793

   

EUR

167,690,000

   

Goldman Sachs

 

2/12/2020

   

(2,785,043

)

 

USD

112,789,597

   

GBP

89,559,000

   

Goldman Sachs

 

2/12/2020

   

(3,593,016

)

 

Total unrealized depreciation

   

(21,326,566

)

 

Net unrealized depreciation

 

$

(6,583,579

)

 

Abbreviations

ADR  — American Depositary Receipt

EUR  — Euro

GBP  — British Pound

IDR  — Indonesian Rupiah

JPY  — Japanese Yen

MYR  — Malaysia Ringgit

NVDR  — Non-Voting Depositary Receipt

Preference  — A special type of equity investment that shares in the earnings of the company, has limited voting rights, and may have a dividend preference. Preference shares may also have liquidation preference.

PEN  — Peruvian Sol

PLN  — Poland New Zloty

REIT  — Real Estate Investment Trust

SGD  — Singapore Dollar

USD  — United States Dollar

Affiliated Securities

Security Description

  Shares at
October 31, 2019
  Market Value
October 31, 2018
  Purchases at
Cost
  Proceeds from
Sales
 
Berkeley Group
Holdings plc^
   

5,013,920

   

$

295,107,496

   

$

   

$

(79,253,210

)

 
Chofu Seisakusho
Co. Ltd.
   

3,346,500

     

67,761,023

     

     

   

Flowserve Corp.

   

8,382,216

     

386,225,917

     

     

(1,712,461

)

 

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Affiliated Securities (continued)

Security Description

  Shares at
October 31, 2019
  Market Value
October 31, 2018
  Purchases at
Cost
  Proceeds from
Sales
 

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.

   

2,434,315

   

$

249,898,530

   

$

   

$

(23,674,895

)

 
Hornbach Holding
AG & Co. KGaA^
   

772,017

     

78,076,885

     

     

(23,406,597

)

 

Mills Music Trust

   

31,592

     

723,773

     

     

   
Namyang Dairy
Products Co. Ltd.
   

39,989

     

21,090,245

     

     

   

NOW, Inc.*^

   

3,567,050

     

75,135,366

     

     

(27,931,238

)

 

NSC Groupe^

   

     

3,398,593

     

     

(2,952,039

)

 

Pargesa Holding SA

   

4,327,670

     

317,694,459

     

     

   

Saint Jean Groupe SA

   

261,940

     

10,347,187

     

     

(3,201,333

)

 
San Juan Basin
Royalty Trust
   

3,908,035

     

19,970,059

     

     

   

T Hasegawa Co. Ltd.

   

3,002,800

     

53,319,400

     

     

   

Teradata Corp.*

   

10,721,521

     

443,722,516

     

     

(65,499,085

)

 

Vista Outdoor, Inc.*^

   

1,130,179

     

40,655,713

     

     

(13,919,778

)

 

Total

     

$

2,063,127,162

   

$

   

$

(241,550,636

)

 

 

Security Description

  Net Realized
Gain
(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
  Market Value
October 31,
2019
  Dividend/
Interest
Income
  Capital Gain
Distributions
 
Berkeley Group
Holdings plc^
 

$

59,353,072

   

$

10,583,338

   

$

285,790,696

   

$

1,829,274

   

$

   
Chofu Seisakusho
Co. Ltd.
   

     

9,708,012

     

77,469,035

     

883,575

     

   

Flowserve Corp.

   

(153,887

)

   

25,027,860

     

409,387,429

     

6,388,891

     

   
Hirose Electric
Co. Ltd.
   

2,969,942

     

77,457,201

     

306,650,778

     

5,159,652

     

   
Hornbach Holding
AG & Co. KGaA^
   

8,558,878

     

(16,561,310

)

   

46,667,856

     

1,688,577

     

   

Mills Music Trust

   

     

173,440

     

897,213

     

205,049

     

   
Namyang Dairy
Products Co. Ltd.
   

     

(4,918,665

)

   

16,171,580

     

27,497

     

   

NOW, Inc.*^

   

(45,021,413

)

   

35,413,992

     

37,596,707

     

     

   

NSC Groupe^

   

(3,305,628

)

   

2,859,074

     

     

     

   

Pargesa Holding SA

   

     

24,402,108

     

342,096,567

     

9,334,400

     

   

Saint Jean Groupe SA

   

1,062,780

     

(1,489,375

)

   

6,719,259

     

81,298

     

   
San Juan Basin
Royalty Trust
   

     

(9,691,927

)

   

10,278,132

     

912,253

     

   

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First Eagle Global Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Affiliated Securities (continued)

Security Description

  Net Realized
Gain
(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
  Market Value
October 31,
2019
  Dividend/
Interest
Income
  Capital Gain
Distributions
 

T Hasegawa Co. Ltd.

 

$

   

$

2,643,014

   

$

55,962,414

   

$

866,328

   

$

   

Teradata Corp.*

   

2,748,910

     

(60,077,217

)

   

320,895,124

     

     

   

Vista Outdoor, Inc.*^

   

(29,857,343

)

   

10,693,607

     

7,572,199

     

     

   

Total

 

$

(3,644,689

)

 

$

106,223,152

   

$

1,924,154,989

   

$

27,376,794

   

$

   

*  Non-income producing security.

^Represents an unaffiliated issuer as of October 31, 2019.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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First Eagle Overseas Fund

Fund Overview

Data as of October 31, 2019 (unaudited)

Investment Objective

The First Eagle Overseas Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in equities issued by non-U.S. corporations. Management's research-driven process focuses on undervalued securities.

Average Annual Returns (%)

         

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Ten Years

 
First Eagle Overseas Fund  

Class A

 

without sales load

   

11.82

     

4.58

     

6.32

   
       

with sales load

   

6.21

     

3.51

     

5.77

   

MSCI EAFE Index

           

11.04

     

4.31

     

5.41

   

Consumer Price Index

           

1.76

     

1.62

     

1.76

   

Asset Allocation* (%)

Sectors* (%)

 

Industrials

   

13.4

   

Financials

   

12.6

   

Consumer Staples

   

11.8

   

Materials

   

10.3

   

Commodities

   

9.2

   

Consumer Discretionary

   

5.9

   

Communication Services

   

5.8

   

Health Care

   

5.2

   

Real Estate

   

4.4

   

Information Technology

   

3.2

   

Energy

   

2.8

   

Foreign Government Securities

   

1.7

   

Short-Term Investments

   

13.7

   

Countries*~ (%)

Japan

   

22.1

   

United States

   

11.6

   

United Kingdom

   

9.4

   

France

   

8.0

   

Canada

   

6.4

   

Hong Kong

   

4.9

   

South Korea

   

4.3

   

Switzerland

   

4.2

   

Singapore

   

2.4

   

Sweden

   

2.2

   

Germany

   

1.9

   

Thailand

   

1.1

   

Taiwan

   

1.0

   

Norway

   

0.9

   

Chile

   

0.9

   

Belgium

   

0.9

   

Netherlands

   

0.6

   

Mexico

   

0.6

   

Ireland

   

0.5

   

Denmark

   

0.4

   

Brazil

   

0.4

   

Australia

   

0.4

   

Poland

   

0.4

   

Malaysia

   

0.4

   

Indonesia

   

0.2

   

Turkey

   

0.1

   

Greece

   

0.1

   

Peru

   

0.0

^

 

Short-Term Investments

   

13.7

   

^  Less than 0.05%.

*  Asset Allocation, Sector and Countries percentages are based on total investments in the portfolio.

~  Country allocations reflect country of risk (not currency of issue). Bonds of non-U.S. issuers may be U.S. dollar denominated.

The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.

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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Fund Overview

Growth of a $10,000 Initial Investment

Performance data quoted herein represents past performance and should not be considered indicative of future results. Performance data quoted herein does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. The average annual returns shown above are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvested dividends and are net of expenses.

The average annual returns for Class A shares give effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 5.00%.

The MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged total return index, reported in U.S. dollars, based on share prices and reinvested net dividends of companies from 21 developed market countries. One cannot invest directly in an index. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) represents the change in price of all goods and services purchased for consumption in urban households.

Top 10 Holdings* (%)

Gold bullion** (Precious Metal)

   

9.2

   

FANUC Corp. (Machinery, Japan)

   

2.8

   

Danone SA (Food Products, France)

   

2.4

   

KDDI Corp. (Wireless Telecommunication Services, Japan)

   

2.1

   

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd. (Real Estate Management & Development, Japan)

   

2.0

   

Sompo Holdings, Inc. (Insurance, Japan)

   

1.9

   

Nestle SA (Registered) (Food Products, Switzerland)

   

1.8

   

British American Tobacco plc (Tobacco, United Kingdom)

   

1.8

   

Secom Co. Ltd. (Commercial Services & Supplies, Japan)

   

1.8

   

Nutrien Ltd. (Chemicals, Canada)

   

1.6

   

Total

   

27.4

   

*  Holdings in cash, commercial paper and other short-term cash equivalents have been excluded.

**The Fund invests in gold and precious metals through investment in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Subsidiary"). Gold Bullion and commodities include the Fund's investment in the Subsidiary.

Percentages are based on total net assets.

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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks — 75.1%

 

Australia — 0.4%

 

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

   

2,568,558

     

56,067,339

   

Belgium — 0.9%

 

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

   

907,727

     

91,186,561

   

Legris Industries SE*‡ (a)(b)(c)

   

905,366

     

19,770,997

   

Sofina SA

   

39,976

     

8,846,367

   
     

119,803,925

   

Brazil — 0.4%

 

Cielo SA

   

31,230,830

     

58,871,730

   

Canada — 6.4%

 

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

   

1,063,638

     

65,372,027

   

Barrick Gold Corp.

   

6,972,023

     

121,034,319

   

Cenovus Energy, Inc.

   

6,627,505

     

56,267,517

   

Franco-Nevada Corp.

   

472,679

     

45,864,685

   

Imperial Oil Ltd.

   

6,877,585

     

171,273,850

   

Nutrien Ltd.

   

4,815,975

     

230,155,445

   

Power Corp. of Canada

   

4,725,503

     

109,356,413

   

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

   

3,269,997

     

91,788,816

   
     

891,113,072

   

Chile — 0.9%

 

Cia Cervecerias Unidas SA, ADR

   

6,346,188

     

125,971,832

   

Denmark — 0.4%

 

ISS A/S

   

2,267,957

     

59,377,894

   

France — 7.9%

 

Cie de Saint-Gobain

   

4,196,973

     

170,934,156

   

Danone SA

   

4,115,540

     

340,936,694

   

Laurent-Perrier (b)

   

558,938

     

55,481,136

   

Legrand SA

   

691,232

     

54,001,860

   

Rexel SA

   

7,346,731

     

91,081,234

   

Saint Jean Groupe SA

   

51,740

     

1,327,229

   

Sanofi

   

1,849,956

     

170,542,181

   

Sodexo SA

   

1,387,136

     

152,541,375

   

Wendel SA

   

493,657

     

69,999,212

   
     

1,106,845,077

   

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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Germany — 1.9%

 

FUCHS PETROLUB SE (Preference)

   

1,053,186

     

44,870,144

   

HeidelbergCement AG

   

1,871,185

     

138,726,095

   

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Preference)

   

67,114

     

6,971,317

   

Hornbach Holding AG & Co. KGaA

   

251,785

     

15,220,217

   

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

   

18,784,831

     

59,604,804

   
     

265,392,577

   

Greece — 0.1%

 

JUMBO SA

   

458,230

     

8,927,422

   

Hong Kong — 4.8%

 

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

   

13,955,500

     

97,098,310

   

Great Eagle Holdings Ltd.

   

22,777,700

     

76,966,953

   

Guoco Group Ltd.

   

7,806,340

     

129,273,159

   

Hang Lung Properties Ltd.

   

19,967,162

     

43,891,883

   

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

   

7,689,200

     

42,239,813

   

Hysan Development Co. Ltd.

   

17,500,405

     

68,973,404

   

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

   

3,666,900

     

209,053,691

   

Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd.

   

233,600

     

7,543,371

   
     

675,040,584

   

Ireland — 0.5%

 

CRH plc

   

2,042,590

     

74,459,066

   

Japan — 22.0%

 

As One Corp.

   

757,940

     

63,377,644

   

Chofu Seisakusho Co. Ltd. (b)

   

1,842,500

     

42,652,531

   

Daiichikosho Co. Ltd.

   

2,242,080

     

106,582,492

   

FANUC Corp.

   

1,989,540

     

392,435,380

   

Hirose Electric Co. Ltd.

   

1,028,430

     

129,551,377

   

Hoshizaki Corp.

   

836,200

     

71,078,953

   

Hoya Corp.

   

969,230

     

85,657,863

   

Kansai Paint Co. Ltd.

   

3,559,930

     

85,740,346

   

KDDI Corp.

   

10,856,700

     

300,417,315

   

Keyence Corp.

   

161,200

     

101,926,182

   

Komatsu Ltd.

   

3,227,300

     

75,566,952

   

Maezawa Kasei Industries Co. Ltd. (b)

   

837,200

     

9,169,992

   

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

   

7,375,000

     

105,369,948

   

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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Japan — 22.0% (continued)

 

Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.

   

14,367,050

     

278,941,782

   

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.

   

3,144,900

     

101,552,716

   

Nagaileben Co. Ltd.

   

1,687,224

     

40,220,481

   

Nissin Foods Holdings Co. Ltd.

   

644,830

     

48,708,115

   

NTT DOCOMO, Inc.

   

7,050,600

     

193,293,042

   

Olympus Corp.

   

675,672

     

9,193,458

   

Secom Co. Ltd.

   

2,678,500

     

248,199,019

   

Shimano, Inc.

   

710,470

     

118,258,272

   

SK Kaken Co. Ltd.

   

87,561

     

37,865,531

   

SMC Corp.

   

291,090

     

125,762,875

   

Sompo Holdings, Inc.

   

6,825,700

     

268,291,517

   

T Hasegawa Co. Ltd.

   

1,906,436

     

35,529,759

   
     

3,075,343,542

   

Mexico — 0.6%

 

Fresnillo plc

   

5,813,900

     

53,713,346

   

Industrias Penoles SAB de CV

   

2,246,692

     

26,960,537

   
     

80,673,883

   

Netherlands — 0.7%

 

HAL Trust

   

595,098

     

90,345,113

   

Norway — 0.9%

 

Orkla ASA

   

13,188,419

     

126,764,954

   

Singapore — 1.7%

 

ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd.

   

20,481,815

     

34,587,281

   

Haw Par Corp. Ltd. (b)

   

20,875,313

     

205,615,197

   

UOL Group Ltd.

   

26,200

     

150,018

   
     

240,352,496

   

South Korea — 4.3%

 

Fursys, Inc. (b)

   

872,463

     

23,284,177

   

Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd.

   

461,565

     

94,128,672

   

Kia Motors Corp.

   

3,879,687

     

141,792,394

   

KT&G Corp.

   

2,026,271

     

173,938,363

   

Lotte Confectionery Co. Ltd.

   

104,605

     

12,630,730

   

Lotte Corp.

   

621,610

     

19,458,389

   

Namyang Dairy Products Co. Ltd.

   

22,950

     

9,280,996

   

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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

South Korea — 4.3% (continued)

 

Namyang Dairy Products Co. Ltd. (Preference) (b)

   

27,183

     

4,018,631

   

NAVER Corp.

   

125,632

     

17,713,669

   

NongShim Co. Ltd.

   

203,663

     

42,394,952

   

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Preference)

   

1,663,696

     

58,563,470

   
     

597,204,443

   

Sweden — 2.2%

 

Industrivarden AB, Class C

   

1,572,517

     

34,071,198

   

Investor AB, Class A

   

1,681,176

     

84,745,220

   

Investor AB, Class B

   

2,096,088

     

107,538,670

   

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A

   

8,041,032

     

80,698,286

   
     

307,053,374

   

Switzerland — 4.2%

 

Cie Financiere Richemont SA (Registered)

   

1,876,623

     

147,467,254

   

Nestle SA (Registered)

   

2,338,404

     

250,165,603

   

Pargesa Holding SA

   

2,413,791

     

190,806,973

   
     

588,439,830

   

Taiwan — 1.0%

 

Taiwan Secom Co. Ltd.

   

8,545,694

     

24,451,962

   

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR

   

2,137,976

     

110,383,701

   
     

134,835,663

   

Thailand — 1.1%

 

Bangkok Bank PCL, NVDR

   

20,413,559

     

117,600,672

   

Thai Beverage PCL

   

52,214,985

     

35,056,560

   
     

152,657,232

   

Turkey — 0.2%

 

AG Anadolu Grubu Holding A/S

   

7,603,583

     

19,796,621

   

United Kingdom — 9.3%

 

Berkeley Group Holdings plc

   

1,841,394

     

104,958,450

   

British American Tobacco plc

   

7,146,922

     

249,969,860

   

BT Group plc

   

22,262,999

     

59,082,822

   

Diageo plc

   

1,889,468

     

77,337,771

   

GlaxoSmithKline plc

   

6,143,809

     

140,723,586

   

Hiscox Ltd.

   

2,662,703

     

51,419,198

   

Linde plc

   

639,613

     

126,256,901

   

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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

United Kingdom — 9.3% (continued)

 

Lloyds Banking Group plc

   

260,375,845

     

191,534,352

   

TechnipFMC plc

   

8,787,472

     

173,376,823

   

Unilever NV

   

1,045,185

     

61,777,462

   

WPP plc

   

5,076,546

     

63,353,045

   
     

1,299,790,270

   

United States — 2.3%

 

Newmont Goldcorp Corp.

   

3,390,003

     

134,684,819

   

Royal Gold, Inc.

   

499,959

     

57,715,267

   

Willis Towers Watson plc

   

714,991

     

133,631,818

   
     

326,031,904

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $7,763,916,907)
   

10,481,159,843

   
   

Ounces

     

Commodities — 9.2%

 
Gold bullion*
(Cost $806,520,370)
   

848,708

     

1,282,551,276

   
   

Principal Amount ($)

     

Foreign Government Securities — 1.7%

 

Indonesia — 0.2%

 
Indonesia Treasury Bond
8.25%, 7/15/2021
 

IDR

436,483,000,000

     

32,248,390

   

Malaysia — 0.4%

 
Malaysia Government Bond
3.66%, 10/15/2020
 

MYR

25,956,000

     

6,243,819

   

3.42%, 8/15/2022

 

MYR

181,499,000

     

43,707,933

   
     

49,951,752

   

Peru — 0.0% (d)

 
Republic of Peru
8.20%, 8/12/2026 (e)
 

PEN

10,829,000

     

4,100,568

   

Poland — 0.4%

 
Republic of Poland
2.50%, 4/25/2024
 

PLN

195,005,000

     

52,732,860

   

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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Singapore — 0.7%

 
Singapore Government Bond
3.25%, 9/1/2020
 

SGD

53,521,000

     

39,856,022

   

2.25%, 6/1/2021

 

SGD

85,183,000

     

63,221,195

   
     

103,077,217

   
Total Foreign Government Securities
(Cost $239,248,281)
   

242,110,787

   

Short-Term Investments — 13.6%

 

Commercial Paper — 13.5%

 
ABB Treasury Center USA, Inc.
2.02%, 11/6/2019 (e)(f)
   

20,814,000

     

20,808,384

   

2.02%, 11/7/2019 (e)(f)

   

20,814,000

     

20,807,443

   

2.01%, 1/2/2020 (f)

   

16,651,000

     

16,599,919

   
American Honda Finance Corp.
2.08%, 11/12/2019 (f)
   

28,580,000

     

28,564,567

   

2.08%, 11/13/2019 (f)

   

16,443,000

     

16,433,381

   

2.06%, 11/21/2019 (f)

   

43,757,000

     

43,715,650

   

2.07%, 11/25/2019 (f)

   

11,632,000

     

11,618,914

   

2.03%, 12/4/2019 (f)

   

11,335,000

     

11,317,326

   

1.85%, 1/6/2020 (f)

   

15,523,000

     

15,473,453

   

1.91%, 1/9/2020 (f)

   

10,214,000

     

10,179,899

   
Apple, Inc.
1.90%, 11/6/2019 (e)(f)
   

8,087,000

     

8,084,873

   

1.90%, 11/7/2019 (e)(f)

   

17,093,000

     

17,087,749

   

2.05%, 11/14/2019 (e)(f)

   

22,410,000

     

22,396,073

   

1.90%, 12/2/2019 (e)(f)

   

16,344,000

     

16,321,380

   

1.78%, 12/6/2019 (e)(f)

   

18,777,000

     

18,747,483

   
BASF SE
2.03%, 12/27/2019 (f)
   

24,072,000

     

24,004,957

   

2.03%, 12/30/2019 (e)(f)

   

24,072,000

     

24,000,988

   
Boeing Co. (The)
2.23%, 11/13/2019 (e)(f)
   

22,578,000

     

22,564,833

   

2.21%, 11/20/2019 (e)(f)

   

10,882,000

     

10,872,206

   

2.17%, 12/4/2019 (e)(f)

   

41,760,000

     

41,695,121

   

2.15%, 12/10/2019 (e)(f)

   

27,274,000

     

27,222,998

   

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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Commercial Paper — 13.5% (continued)

 
Bunge Asset Funding Corp.
1.85%, 11/1/2019 (e)(f)
   

20,970,000

     

20,968,928

   
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
1.93%, 11/1/2019 (f)
   

10,485,000

     

10,484,436

   
Chevron Corp.
1.96%, 12/11/2019 (e)(f)
   

14,307,000

     

14,280,799

   

1.96%, 12/16/2019 (e)(f)

   

23,055,000

     

23,007,041

   

2.01%, 12/20/2019 (e)(f)

   

6,790,000

     

6,774,534

   
Diageo Capital plc
2.09%, 11/14/2019 (f)
   

27,777,000

     

27,754,704

   
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co.
2.25%, 12/6/2019 (e)(f)
   

2,438,000

     

2,433,134

   

2.14%, 12/12/2019 (e)(f)

   

4,670,000

     

4,659,147

   

2.15%, 12/17/2019 (e)(f)

   

4,600,000

     

4,588,079

   
Eli Lilly & Co.
1.65%, 12/2/2019 (f)
   

7,663,000

     

7,652,112

   
Emerson Electric Co.
1.96%, 11/26/2019 (f)
   

10,594,000

     

10,581,605

   

1.81%, 12/3/2019 (e)(f)

   

7,667,000

     

7,655,629

   

1.86%, 12/10/2019 (e)(f)

   

7,898,000

     

7,883,845

   

1.81%, 12/11/2019 (f)

   

558,000

     

556,975

   
Engie SA
2.25%, 11/5/2019 (f)
   

19,970,000

     

19,965,576

   

2.14%, 12/9/2019 (f)

   

2,413,000

     

2,408,530

   

1.96%, 1/3/2020 (f)

   

33,058,000

     

32,949,217

   
Erste Abwicklungsanstalt
2.07%, 11/4/2019 (e)(f)
   

8,398,000

     

8,396,567

   

2.07%, 11/19/2019 (e)(f)

   

6,895,000

     

6,889,330

   

2.08%, 1/7/2020 (e)(f)

   

12,159,000

     

12,119,933

   
EssilorLuxottica SA
1.85%, 11/18/2019 (f)
   

7,667,000

     

7,660,866

   

2.06%, 12/17/2019 (e)(f)

   

10,304,000

     

10,281,454

   
Export Development Canada
1.97%, 11/20/2019 (f)
   

7,942,000

     

7,934,940

   
Export Development Corp.
1.85%, 1/21/2020 (f)
   

9,169,000

     

9,133,412

   

1.85%, 1/22/2020 (f)

   

7,739,000

     

7,708,560

   

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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Commercial Paper — 13.5% (continued)

 
Exxon Mobil Corp.
1.94%, 11/1/2019 (f)
   

9,358,000

     

9,357,586

   

1.94%, 12/2/2019 (f)

   

31,906,000

     

31,860,537

   

1.96%, 12/5/2019 (f)

   

10,644,000

     

10,627,360

   

1.97%, 12/17/2019 (f)

   

5,470,000

     

5,458,324

   

1.84%, 1/16/2020 (f)

   

36,499,000

     

36,366,286

   
Henkel US Operations Corp.
2.12%, 11/4/2019 (f)
   

5,538,000

     

5,537,051

   

2.11%, 11/8/2019 (f)

   

28,601,000

     

28,591,136

   

2.03%, 12/5/2019 (f)

   

13,425,000

     

13,403,895

   

2.06%, 12/9/2019 (f)

   

7,325,000

     

7,312,065

   

2.01%, 12/10/2019 (e)(f)

   

1,790,000

     

1,786,752

   

2.01%, 12/12/2019 (f)

   

8,314,000

     

8,298,093

   
Hitachi America Capital Ltd.
1.80%, 11/1/2019 (e)(f)
   

35,649,000

     

35,647,158

   
John Deere Canada ULC
1.86%, 1/13/2020 (f)
   

20,828,000

     

20,754,361

   
John Deere Capital Corp.
1.86%, 1/7/2020 (f)
   

8,651,000

     

8,622,894

   
Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau
2.09%, 11/8/2019 (e)(f)
   

27,975,000

     

27,965,116

   

1.99%, 11/14/2019 (e)(f)

   

11,632,000

     

11,624,808

   

2.08%, 11/15/2019 (e)(f)

   

27,560,000

     

27,541,741

   

2.01%, 12/13/2019 (e)(f)

   

4,825,000

     

4,815,064

   

2.00%, 12/19/2019 (f)

   

11,848,000

     

11,819,763

   
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Inc.
1.87%, 11/4/2019 (f)
   

2,913,000

     

2,912,482

   

2.11%, 11/19/2019 (f)

   

7,030,000

     

7,023,952

   

2.06%, 12/18/2019 (f)

   

3,522,000

     

3,514,355

   
MetLife Short Term Funding LLC
2.15%, 11/1/2019 (e)(f)
   

7,861,000

     

7,860,618

   

2.10%, 11/5/2019 (e)(f)

   

30,672,000

     

30,664,545

   

2.05%, 11/12/2019 (e)(f)

   

40,816,000

     

40,792,191

   

1.86%, 11/14/2019 (e)(f)

   

8,616,000

     

8,610,136

   

2.01%, 11/18/2019 (e)(f)

   

6,495,000

     

6,489,297

   

2.05%, 12/4/2019 (e)(f)

   

2,625,000

     

2,620,912

   

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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Commercial Paper — 13.5% (continued)

 

1.97%, 12/6/2019 (e)(f)

   

20,528,000

     

20,494,047

   

1.80%, 12/16/2019 (e)(f)

   

21,440,000

     

21,393,975

   

2.03%, 12/17/2019 (f)

   

15,078,000

     

15,044,831

   

1.88%, 1/6/2020 (f)

   

2,600,000

     

2,591,575

   

1.89%, 1/13/2020 (e)(f)

   

312,000

     

310,890

   
Mitsubishi International Corp.
1.87%, 11/18/2019 (f)
   

7,335,000

     

7,328,171

   

1.94%, 1/6/2020 (f)

   

11,758,000

     

11,715,941

   

1.95%, 1/14/2020 (f)

   

18,339,000

     

18,265,453

   

1.95%, 1/15/2020 (f)

   

18,339,000

     

18,264,472

   
NRW Bank
2.15%, 11/4/2019 (e)(f)
   

9,578,000

     

9,576,256

   

2.11%, 11/7/2019 (e)(f)

   

16,238,000

     

16,232,790

   

2.12%, 11/15/2019 (e)(f)

   

19,053,000

     

19,039,663

   

2.03%, 11/18/2019 (e)(f)

   

21,765,000

     

21,746,337

   

1.98%, 12/5/2019 (e)(f)

   

21,730,000

     

21,693,029

   

1.97%, 12/6/2019 (e)(f)

   

33,302,000

     

33,243,721

   
Omnicom Capital, Inc.
1.90%, 11/15/2019 (f)
   

7,663,000

     

7,656,391

   
Pfizer, Inc.
2.16%, 11/13/2019 (e)(f)
   

26,111,000

     

26,095,961

   

2.16%, 11/20/2019 (e)(f)

   

9,043,000

     

9,034,962

   

2.04%, 12/13/2019 (e)(f)

   

2,935,000

     

2,929,545

   

2.03%, 1/30/2020 (f)

   

13,996,000

     

13,933,733

   
Philip Morris International, Inc.
1.70%, 11/6/2019 (e)(f)
   

12,520,000

     

12,516,659

   
Province of Quebec Canada
1.82%, 12/10/2019 (e)(f)
   

13,000,000

     

12,977,221

   

1.88%, 12/12/2019 (e)(f)

   

6,099,000

     

6,087,672

   

1.85%, 1/21/2020 (e)(f)

   

16,521,000

     

16,455,823

   
PSP Capital, Inc.
1.98%, 11/6/2019 (e)(f)
   

14,873,000

     

14,869,074

   

2.07%, 11/19/2019 (e)(f)

   

32,015,000

     

31,988,793

   

1.93%, 12/3/2019 (e)(f)

   

9,685,000

     

9,671,186

   

2.03%, 12/5/2019 (e)(f)

   

3,016,000

     

3,011,405

   

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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Commercial Paper — 13.5% (continued)

 
QUALCOMM, Inc.
2.12%, 12/4/2019 (f)
   

2,504,000

     

2,500,015

   
Sanofi
1.97%, 12/11/2019 (f)
   

32,096,000

     

32,036,052

   

1.96%, 2/16/2019 (e)(f)

   

14,016,000

     

13,986,289

   

1.96%, 2/20/2019 (e)(f)

   

21,025,000

     

20,976,146

   

1.96%, 12/23/2019 (e)(f)

   

28,974,000

     

28,902,167

   

1.96%, 12/31/2019 (e)(f)

   

14,487,000

     

14,444,999

   
Schlumberger Investment SA
2.04%, 12/3/2019 (f)
   

7,062,000

     

7,051,539

   

2.03%, 12/9/2019 (e)(f)

   

16,174,000

     

16,145,124

   
Siemens Capital Co. LLC
1.95%, 12/9/2019 (e)(f)
   

28,033,000

     

27,985,594

   
ST Engineering North America, Inc.
2.11%, 11/20/2019 (f)
   

4,876,000

     

4,871,666

   

2.07%, 11/21/2019 (e)(f)

   

6,300,000

     

6,294,120

   

2.07%, 11/22/2019 (e)(f)

   

6,300,000

     

6,293,840

   

2.11%, 12/19/2019 (f)

   

9,751,000

     

9,728,596

   
Sysco Corp.
1.80%, 11/1/2019 (e)(f)
   

2,894,000

     

2,893,850

   
Total Capital Canada Ltd.
2.20%, 11/1/2019 (e)(f)
   

10,724,000

     

10,723,524

   

1.94%, 1/7/2020 (e)(f)

   

16,048,000

     

15,995,316

   
TWDC Enterprises 18 Corp.
1.85%, 11/4/2019 (f)
   

12,501,000

     

12,498,804

   
Unilever Capital Corp.
1.99%, 12/11/2019 (f)
   

16,048,000

     

16,017,715

   

2.00%, 12/18/2019 (f)

   

16,048,000

     

16,011,625

   
United Parcel Service, Inc.
1.97%, 11/5/2019 (e)(f)
   

5,018,000

     

5,017,162

   
Vodafone Group plc
2.24%, 12/3/2019 (e)(f)
   

23,553,000

     

23,509,301

   
Walmart, Inc.
1.91%, 11/18/2019 (e)(f)
   

12,939,000

     

12,928,649

   
Walt Disney Co. (The)
1.96%, 1/21/2020 (e)(f)
   

7,878,000

     

7,845,844

   

1.96%, 1/22/2020 (e)(f)

   

25,052,000

     

24,948,438

   

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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Commercial Paper — 13.5% (continued)

 

1.96%, 1/23/2020 (f)

   

7,878,000

     

7,845,023

   

1.96%, 1/24/2020 (e)(f)

   

7,878,000

     

7,844,612

   
Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $1,880,241,571)
   

1,880,591,014

   

U.S. Treasury Obligations — 0.1%

 
U.S. Treasury Bills
1.86%, 1/9/2020 (f)(g)
(Cost $14,946,812)
   

15,000,000

     

14,956,103

   
   

Shares

     

Investment Companies — 0.0% (d)

 
JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund,
Agency Shares 1.64% (h)
(Cost $28,694)
   

28,694

     

28,694

   
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $1,895,217,077)
   

1,895,575,811

   
Total Investments — 99.6%
(Cost $10,704,902,635)
   

13,901,397,717

   

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.4%

   

57,199,971

   

Net Assets — 100.0%

   

13,958,597,688

   

*  Non-income producing security.

‡  Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.

(a)  Security fair valued as of October 31, 2019 in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Total value of all such securities at October 31, 2019 amounted to $19,770,997, which represents approximately 0.14% of net assets of the Fund.

(b)  Affiliated company as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

(c)  Represents a security that is subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale.

(d)  Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.

(e)  Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A or section 4(a)2 of the Securities Act of 1933. Under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, such securities have been determined to be liquid by the investment adviser and may be resold, normally to qualified institutional buyers in transactions exempt from registration.

(f)  The rate shown was the current yield as of October 31, 2019.

(g)  All or a portion of the security pledged as collateral.

(h)  Represents 7-day effective yield as of October 31, 2019.

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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

As of October 31, 2019, the gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments based on the aggregate cost of investment securities and derivative instruments, if applicable, for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation

 

$

3,831,079,412

   

Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation

   

(1,289,990,665

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

2,541,088,747

   

Federal income tax cost

 

$

11,359,184,297

   

 

Restricted Securities

 

Acquisition Date

 

Cost

  Carrying Value
Per
Share/Principal
 

Legris Industries SE

 

04/30/04

 

$

23,433,066

   

$

21.84

   

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts outstanding as of October 31, 2019

Currency
Purchased
 

Currency Sold

 

Counterparty

  Settlement
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

USD

69,154,716

   

EUR

60,896,000

   

JPMorgan Chase Bank

 

11/13/2019

 

$

1,193,999

   

USD

156,879,897

   

JPY

16,885,454,000

   

JPMorgan Chase Bank

 

11/13/2019

   

437,500

   

USD

100,611,199

   

EUR

89,546,000

   

UBS AG

 

12/18/2019

   

424,478

   

USD

195,474,045

   

JPY

20,560,742,000

   

UBS AG

 

12/18/2019

   

4,510,541

   

USD

123,767,543

   

JPY

13,218,683,000

   

HSBC Bank plc

 

1/15/2020

   

732,642

   

USD

129,976,579

   

JPY

13,840,556,000

   

Goldman Sachs

 

2/12/2020

   

944,120

   

Total unrealized appreciation

               

8,243,280

   

USD

28,018,165

   

GBP

22,269,000

   

JPMorgan Chase Bank

 

11/13/2019

   

(836,730

)

 

USD

41,888,495

   

GBP

34,385,000

   

UBS AG

 

12/18/2019

   

(2,720,837

)

 

USD

79,666,287

   

EUR

71,722,000

   

HSBC Bank plc

 

1/15/2020

   

(748,489

)

 

USD

39,523,123

   

GBP

31,883,000

   

HSBC Bank plc

 

1/15/2020

   

(1,881,223

)

 

USD

108,998,852

   

EUR

98,510,000

   

Goldman Sachs

 

2/12/2020

   

(1,636,082

)

 

USD

45,456,003

   

GBP

36,168,000

   

Goldman Sachs

 

2/12/2020

   

(1,544,592

)

 

Total unrealized depreciation

               

(9,367,953

)

 

Net unrealized depreciation

             

$

(1,124,673

)

 

Abbreviations

ADR  — American Depositary Receipt

EUR  — Euro

GBP  — British Pound

IDR  — Indonesian Rupiah

JPY  — Japanese Yen

MYR  — Malaysia Ringgit

NVDR  — Non-Voting Depositary Receipt

PEN  — Peruvian Sol

PLN  — Poland New Zloty

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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Preference  — A special type of equity investment that shares in the earnings of the company, has limited voting rights, and may have a dividend preference. Preference shares may also have liquidation preference.

SGD  — Singapore Dollar

USD  — United States Dollar

Affiliated Securities

Security Description

  Shares at
October 31, 2019
  Market Value
October 31, 2018
  Purchases at
Cost
  Proceeds from
Sales
 

As One Corp.^

   

757,940

   

$

84,236,921

   

$

   

$

(35,408,413

)

 
Chofu Seisakusho
Co. Ltd.
   

1,842,500

     

37,307,541

     

     

   

Fursys, Inc.

   

872,463

     

22,509,247

     

     

   

Haw Par Corp. Ltd.

   

20,875,313

     

214,106,178

     

     

(21,199,020

)

 

Laurent-Perrier

   

558,938

     

57,307,183

     

     

   
Legris Industries
SE*‡ (a)(c)
   

905,366

     

27,728,513

     

     

   
Maezawa Kasei
Industries Co. Ltd.
   

837,200

     

8,330,873

     

     

   
Namyang Dairy
Products
Co. Ltd. (Preference)
   

27,183

     

4,413,018

     

     

   

Robertet SA^

   

     

113,537,596

     

     

(143,224,773

)

 

Total

     

$

569,477,070

   

$

   

$

(199,832,206

)

 

 

Security Description

  Net Realized
Gain
(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
  Market Value
October 31,
2019
  Dividend/
Interest
Income
  Capital Gain
Distributions
 

As One Corp.^

 

$

25,758,074

   

$

(11,208,938

)

 

$

63,377,644

   

$

1,202,012

   

$

   
Chofu Seisakusho
Co. Ltd.
   

     

5,344,990

     

42,652,531

     

486,589

     

   

Fursys, Inc.

   

     

774,930

     

23,284,177

     

604,761

     

   

Haw Par Corp. Ltd.

   

11,430,612

     

1,277,427

     

205,615,197

     

17,922,734

     

   

Laurent-Perrier

   

     

(1,826,047

)

   

55,481,136

     

613,218

     

   
Legris Industries
SE*‡ (a)(c)
   

     

(7,957,516

)

   

19,770,997

     

     

   
Maezawa Kasei
Industries Co. Ltd.
   

     

839,119

     

9,169,992

     

227,591

     

   

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First Eagle Overseas Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Affiliated Securities (continued)

Security Description

  Net Realized
Gain
(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
  Market Value
October 31,
2019
  Dividend/
Interest
Income
  Capital Gain
Distributions
 
Namyang Dairy
Products
Co. Ltd. (Preference)
 

$

   

$

(394,387

)

 

$

4,018,631

   

$

19,748

   

$

   

Robertet SA^

   

129,342,330

     

(99,655,153

)

   

     

711,101

     

   

Total

 

$

166,531,016

   

$

(112,805,575

)

 

$

423,370,305

   

$

21,787,754

   

$

   

*  Non-income producing security.

^  Represents an unaffiliated issuer as of October 31, 2019.

‡   Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.

(a)  Security fair valued as of October 31, 2019 in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Total value of all such securities at October 31, 2019 amounted to $19,770,997 which represents approximately 0.14% of net assets of the Fund.

(c)  Represents a security that is subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale.

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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First Eagle U.S. Value Fund

Fund Overview

Data as of October 31, 2019 (unaudited)

Investment Objective

The First Eagle U.S. Value Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in domestic equity and debt securities. Management utilizes a highly disciplined, bottom-up, value-oriented approach in seeking to achieve its investment objective.

Average Annual Returns^ (%)

         

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Ten Years

 

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund

 

Class A

 

without sales charge

   

9.43

     

6.39

     

8.87

   

 

 

 

 

with sales charge

   

3.94

     

5.31

     

8.31

   

S&P 500 Index

           

14.33

     

10.78

     

13.70

   

Consumer Price Index

           

1.76

     

1.62

     

1.76

   

Asset Allocation* (%)

Sectors* (%)

Financials

   

18.4

   

Commodities

   

11.1

   

Industrials

   

9.6

   

Information Technology

   

8.9

   

Energy

   

8.4

   

Communication Services

   

8.1

   

Materials

   

5.8

   

Consumer Staples

   

4.6

   

Health Care

   

4.2

   

Real Estate

   

3.3

   

Consumer Discretionary

   

1.9

   

Utilities

   

0.4

   

Short-Term Investments

   

15.3

   

^  Performance figures reflect certain fee waivers and/or expense limitations, without which returns may have been lower.

*  Asset Allocation and Sector percentages are based on total investments in the portfolio.

The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.

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First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Fund Overview

Growth of a $10,000 Initial Investment

Performance data quoted herein represents past performance and should not be considered indicative of future results. Performance data quoted herein does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. The average annual returns shown above are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvested dividends and are net of expenses.

The average annual returns for Class A shares give effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 5.00%.

The S&P 500 Index is a widely recognized unmanaged index including a representative sample of 500 leading companies in leading sectors of the U.S. economy. Although the S&P 500 Index focuses on the large-cap segment of the market, with approximately 80% coverage of U.S. equities, it is also considered a proxy for the total market. The S&P 500 Index includes dividends reinvested. One cannot invest directly in an index. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) represents the change in price of all goods and services purchased for consumption by urban households.

Top 10 Holdings* (%)

Gold bullion** (Precious Metal)

   

11.2

   

Comcast Corp. (Media, United States)

   

4.0

   

Oracle Corp. (Software, United States)

   

3.9

   

Alleghany Corp. (Insurance, United States)

   

3.4

   

Weyerhaeuser Co. (Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), United States)

   

3.3

   

Exxon Mobil Corp. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, United States)

   

3.0

   

Flowserve Corp. (Machinery, United States)

   

2.5

   

Colgate-Palmolive Co. (Household Products, United States)

   

2.2

   

Deere & Co. (Machinery, United States)

   

2.1

   

Schlumberger Ltd. (Energy Equipment & Services, United States)

   

2.0

   

Total

   

37.6

   

*  Holdings in cash, commercial paper and other short-term cash equivalents have been excluded.

**The Fund invests in gold and precious metals through investment in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Subsidiary"). Gold Bullion and commodities include the Fund's investment in the Subsidiary.

Percentages are based on total net assets.

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First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks — 72.5%

 

Air Freight & Logistics — 1.4%

 

CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

   

289,171

     

21,872,894

   

Banks — 4.9%

 

BB&T Corp.

   

577,821

     

30,653,404

   

US Bancorp

   

520,595

     

29,684,327

   

Wells Fargo & Co.

   

316,170

     

16,323,857

   
     

76,661,588

   

Capital Markets — 2.5%

 

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

   

666,763

     

31,171,170

   

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

   

190,289

     

7,746,665

   
     

38,917,835

   

Chemicals — 2.3%

 

Linde plc (United Kingdom)

   

60,413

     

11,982,918

   

Nutrien Ltd. (Canada)

   

354,371

     

16,935,390

   

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (The)

   

73,571

     

7,385,793

   
     

36,304,101

   

Consumer Finance — 1.2%

 

American Express Co.

   

152,292

     

17,860,806

   

Synchrony Financial

   

34,232

     

1,210,786

   
     

19,071,592

   

Diversified Consumer Services — 0.4%

 

H&R Block, Inc.

   

235,069

     

5,874,374

   

Diversified Financial Services — 1.0%

 

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class A*

   

49

     

15,628,011

   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.5%

 

IPG Photonics Corp.*

   

58,918

     

7,911,509

   

Energy Equipment & Services — 4.2%

 

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

   

806,298

     

18,238,460

   

Schlumberger Ltd.

   

974,723

     

31,863,695

   

TechnipFMC plc (United Kingdom)

   

769,482

     

15,181,880

   
     

65,284,035

   

Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 3.3%

 

Weyerhaeuser Co.

   

1,773,946

     

51,816,963

   

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First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Food Products — 0.4%

 

Kraft Heinz Co. (The)

   

172,296

     

5,570,330

   

Gas Utilities — 0.4%

 

UGI Corp.

   

136,902

     

6,526,118

   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.3%

 

DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc.

   

269,147

     

14,743,873

   

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.*

   

49,367

     

5,964,027

   
     

20,707,900

   

Health Care Providers & Services — 2.8%

 

Anthem, Inc.

   

65,211

     

17,546,976

   

HCA Healthcare, Inc.

   

87,241

     

11,650,163

   

Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B

   

111,217

     

15,287,889

   
     

44,485,028

   

Household Products — 2.2%

 

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

   

510,304

     

35,006,854

   

Industrial Conglomerates — 1.6%

 

3M Co.

   

148,883

     

24,564,206

   

Insurance — 8.0%

 

Alleghany Corp.*

   

69,406

     

54,017,996

   

Brown & Brown, Inc.

   

448,007

     

16,880,904

   

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

   

72,635

     

9,519,543

   

Willis Towers Watson plc

   

116,136

     

21,705,818

   

WR Berkley Corp.

   

347,123

     

24,263,898

   
     

126,388,159

   

Interactive Media & Services — 2.5%

 

Alphabet, Inc., Class A*

   

7,298

     

9,186,722

   

Alphabet, Inc., Class C*

   

9,165

     

11,548,908

   

Facebook, Inc., Class A*

   

93,744

     

17,966,038

   
     

38,701,668

   

Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 0.7%

 

Booking Holdings, Inc.*

   

5,523

     

11,315,357

   

Leisure Products — 0.0% (a)

 

Vista Outdoor, Inc.*

   

113,421

     

759,921

   

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First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Machinery — 5.4%

 

Cummins, Inc.

   

73,310

     

12,644,509

   

Deere & Co.

   

188,587

     

32,840,540

   

Flowserve Corp.

   

802,902

     

39,213,734

   
     

84,698,783

   

Media — 5.6%

 

Comcast Corp., Class A

   

1,416,586

     

63,491,385

   

Omnicom Group, Inc.

   

322,660

     

24,906,125

   
     

88,397,510

   

Metals & Mining — 3.5%

 

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (Canada)

   

126,201

     

7,756,412

   

Barrick Gold Corp. (Canada)

   

920,533

     

15,980,453

   

Franco-Nevada Corp. (Canada)

   

56,089

     

5,442,392

   

Newcrest Mining Ltd. (Australia)

   

304,794

     

6,653,145

   

Newmont Goldcorp Corp.

   

318,423

     

12,650,946

   

Royal Gold, Inc.

   

60,422

     

6,975,116

   
     

55,458,464

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 3.9%

 

ConocoPhillips

   

131,101

     

7,236,775

   

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   

694,463

     

46,924,865

   

Imperial Oil Ltd. (Canada)

   

297,287

     

7,403,397

   
     

61,565,037

   

Road & Rail — 1.1%

 

Union Pacific Corp.

   

108,884

     

18,015,947

   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 2.1%

 

Analog Devices, Inc.

   

156,714

     

16,710,414

   

Texas Instruments, Inc.

   

133,715

     

15,777,033

   
     

32,487,447

   

Software — 6.4%

 

Microsoft Corp.

   

138,342

     

19,834,092

   

Oracle Corp.

   

1,118,440

     

60,943,796

   

Teradata Corp.*

   

642,435

     

19,228,080

   
     

100,005,968

   

Specialty Retail — 0.8%

 

Tiffany & Co.

   

102,256

     

12,731,894

   

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First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Tobacco — 2.0%

 

Philip Morris International, Inc.

   

389,737

     

31,740,181

   

Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.1%

 

NOW, Inc.*

   

175,927

     

1,854,270

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $750,339,948)
   

1,140,323,944

   
   

Ounces

     

Commodities — 11.2%

 
Gold bullion*
(Cost $131,663,714)
   

116,288

     

175,731,352

   
   

Principal Amount ($)

     

Corporate Bonds — 1.2%

 

Banks — 0.8%

 
Wachovia Capital Trust III
(ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 0.93%, 5.57% Floor),
5.57%, 12/6/2019 (b)(c)
   

12,404,000

     

12,471,726

   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 0.0% (a)

 
Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
7.13%, 8/1/2028‡
   

600,000

     

603,000

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.4%

 
CITGO Petroleum Corp.
6.25%, 8/15/2022 (d)
   

6,542,000

     

6,607,420

   
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $19,384,986)
   

19,682,146

   

Short-Term Investments — 15.3%

 

Commercial Paper — 0.4%

 
Bunge Asset Funding Corp.
1.85%, 11/1/2019 (d)(e)
   

1,914,000

     

1,913,902

   
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
1.93%, 11/1/2019 (e)
   

957,000

     

956,949

   
Hitachi America Capital Ltd.
1.80%, 11/1/2019 (d)(e)
   

3,255,000

     

3,254,832

   
Sysco Corp.
1.80%, 11/1/2019 (d)(e)
   

264,000

     

263,986

   
Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $6,390,000)
   

6,389,669

   

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First Eagle U.S. Value Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

U.S. Treasury Obligations — 14.9%

 
U.S. Treasury Bills
1.72%, 11/5/2019 (e)
   

30,000,000

     

29,994,941

   

1.98%, 11/12/2019 (e)

   

30,000,000

     

29,986,111

   

1.85%, 11/19/2019 (e)

   

40,000,000

     

39,969,220

   

1.81%, 11/26/2019 (e)

   

25,000,000

     

24,973,105

   

1.68%, 12/5/2019 (e)

   

30,000,000

     

29,957,028

   

1.65%, 12/10/2019 (e)

   

30,000,000

     

29,951,515

   

1.67%, 12/17/2019 (e)

   

20,000,000

     

19,961,407

   

1.61%, 1/9/2020 (e)

   

30,000,000

     

29,912,207

   
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations
(Cost $234,672,010)
   

234,705,534

   
   

Shares

     

Investment Companies — 0.0% (a)

 
JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund,
Agency Shares, 1.64% (f)
(Cost $29,874)
   

29,874

     

29,874

   
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $241,091,884)
   

241,125,077

   
Total Investments — 100.2%
(Cost $1,142,480,532)
   

1,576,862,519

   

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.2%)

   

(3,666,595

)

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

   

1,573,195,924

   

*  Non-income producing security.

‡  Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.

(a)  Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.

(b)  Perpetual security. The rate reflected was the rate in effect on October 31, 2019. The maturity date reflects the next call date.

(c)  Variable or floating rate security, linked to the referenced benchmark. The interest rate shown is the rate in effect as of October 31, 2019.

(d)  Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A or section 4(a)2 of the Securities Act of 1933. Under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, such securities have been determined to be liquid by the investment adviser and may be resold, normally to qualified institutional buyers in transactions exempt from registration.

(e)  The rate shown was the current yield as of October 31, 2019.

(f)  Represents 7-day effective yield as of October 31, 2019.

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Abbreviations

ICE  — Intercontinental Exchange

LIBOR  — London Interbank Offered Rate

USD  — United States Dollar

As of October 31, 2019, the gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments based on the aggregate cost of investment securities and derivative instruments, if applicable, for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation

 

$

503,679,208

   

Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation

   

(69,601,132

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

434,078,076

   

Federal income tax cost

 

$

1,142,784,443

   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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First Eagle Gold Fund

Fund Overview

Data as of October 31, 2019 (unaudited)

Investment Objective

The First Eagle Gold Fund is a non-diversified fund. The Fund's investment objective seeks to provide investors the opportunity to participate in the investment characteristics of gold (and to a limited extent other precious metals) for a portion of their overall investment portfolio. In seeking to achieve its objective, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in gold, and/or securities directly related to gold or issuers principally engaged in the gold industry.

Average Annual Returns (%)

         

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Ten Years

 

First Eagle Gold Fund

 

Class A

 

without sales load

   

42.66

     

6.77

     

-1.81

   
       

with sales load

   

35.51

     

5.67

     

-2.31

   

FTSE Gold Mines Index

           

51.37

     

11.59

     

-4.33

   

MSCI World Index

           

12.69

     

7.58

     

9.48

   

Consumer Price Index

           

1.76

     

1.62

     

1.76

   

Asset Allocation* (%)

Sectors* (%)

Materials

   

71.3

   

Commodities

   

22.8

   

Short-Term Investments

   

5.9

   

Countries*~ (%)

Canada

   

46.2

   

United States

   

36.6

   

Australia

   

4.5

   

Mexico

   

4.4

   

South Africa

   

2.4

   

Short-Term Investments

   

5.9

   

*  Asset Allocation, Sector and Countries percentages are based on total investments in the portfolio.

~  Country allocations reflect country of risk (not currency of issue). Bonds of non-U.S. issuers may be U.S. dollar denominated.

The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.

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First Eagle Gold Fund | Fund Overview

Growth of a $10,000 Initial Investment

Performance data quoted herein represents past performance and should not be considered indicative of future results. Performance data quoted herein does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. The average annual returns shown above are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvested dividends and are net of expenses.

The average annual returns for Class A shares give effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 5.00%.

The MSCI World Index is a widely followed, unmanaged group of stocks from 23 developed markets countries. The index provides total returns in U.S. dollars with dividends reinvested. The FTSE Gold Mines Index is designed to reflect the performance of the worldwide market in the shares of companies whose principal activity is the mining of gold. The FTSE Gold Mines Index encompasses all gold mining companies that have a sustainable, attributable gold production of at least 300,000 ounces a year and that derive 51% or more of their revenue from mined gold. The index is unmanaged and includes dividends reinvested. One cannot invest directly in an index. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) represents the change in price of all goods and services purchased for consumption by urban households.

Top 10 Holdings* (%)

Gold bullion** (Precious Metal)

   

17.6

   

Newmont Goldcorp Corp. (Metals & Mining, United States)

   

9.8

   

Barrick Gold Corp. (Metals & Mining, Canada)

   

9.8

   

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (Metals & Mining, Canada)

   

6.8

   

Silver bullion** (Precious Metal)

   

4.8

   

Novagold Resources, Inc. (Metals & Mining, Canada)

   

4.8

   

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (Metals & Mining, Canada)

   

4.7

   

Newcrest Mining Ltd. (Metals & Mining, Australia)

   

4.2

   

B2Gold Corp. (Metals & Mining, Canada)

   

4.1

   

Royal Gold, Inc. (Metals & Mining, United States)

   

3.8

   

Total

   

70.4

   

*  Holdings in cash, commercial paper and other short-term cash equivalents have been excluded.

**The Fund invests in gold and precious metals through investment in a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands (the "Subsidiary"). Gold Bullion and commodities include the Fund's investment in the Subsidiary.

Percentages are based on total net assets.

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First Eagle Gold Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks — 70.2%

 

Australia — 4.5%

 

Newcrest Mining Ltd.

   

2,334,178

     

50,951,215

   

OceanaGold Corp.

   

1,470,781

     

3,528,713

   
     

54,479,928

   

Canada — 45.5%

 

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

   

932,961

     

57,340,515

   

Alamos Gold, Inc., Class A

   

4,681,838

     

25,486,887

   

B2Gold Corp.*

   

14,178,157

     

49,840,458

   

Barrick Gold Corp.

   

6,871,570

     

119,290,455

   

Detour Gold Corp.*

   

2,579,897

     

42,838,317

   

Dundee Precious Metals, Inc.* (a)

   

9,362,640

     

32,628,136

   

Franco-Nevada Corp.

   

427,322

     

41,463,633

   

Kinross Gold Corp.*

   

1,675,378

     

8,125,583

   

MAG Silver Corp.*

   

3,280,988

     

32,383,907

   

Novagold Resources, Inc.*

   

8,052,359

     

58,621,174

   

Orla Mining Ltd.*

   

2,310,100

     

2,929,062

   

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

   

2,965,286

     

83,235,578

   
     

554,183,705

   

Mexico — 4.3%

 

Fresnillo plc

   

3,867,939

     

35,735,039

   

Industrias Penoles SAB de CV

   

1,403,600

     

16,843,346

   
     

52,578,385

   

South Africa — 2.3%

 

AngloGold Ashanti Ltd., ADR

   

1,286,240

     

28,400,179

   

United States — 13.6%

 

Newmont Goldcorp Corp.

   

3,012,285

     

119,678,084

   

Royal Gold, Inc.

   

403,057

     

46,528,900

   
     

166,206,984

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $539,534,215)
   

855,849,181

   

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First Eagle Gold Fund | Consolidated Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Ounces

 

Value ($)

 

Commodities — 22.4%

 

Gold bullion*

   

142,102

     

214,742,271

   

Silver bullion*

   

3,267,377

     

59,134,624

   
Total Commodities
(Cost $175,938,257)
   

273,876,895

   
   

Number of Rights

     

Rights — 0.2%

 

Canada — 0.2%

 
Pan American Silver Corp., CVR, expiring 2/22/2029*‡ (b)
(Cost $45,973,716)
   

6,835,667

     

2,027,354

   
   

Principal Amount ($)

     

Short-Term Investments — 5.8%

 

Commercial Paper — 5.8%

 
Bunge Asset Funding Corp.
1.85%, 11/1/2019 (c)(d)
   

21,247,000

     

21,245,914

   
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
1.93%, 11/1/2019 (d)
   

10,624,000

     

10,623,429

   
Hitachi America Capital Ltd.
1.80%, 11/1/2019 (c)(d)
   

36,120,000

     

36,118,134

   
Sysco Corp.
1.80%, 11/1/2019 (c)(d)
   

2,932,000

     

2,931,848

   
Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $70,923,000)
   

70,919,325

   
   

Shares

     

Investment Companies — 0.0% (e)

 
JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund,
Agency Shares 1.64% (f)
(Cost $36,068)
   

36,068

     

36,068

   
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $70,959,068)
   

70,955,393

   
Total Investments — 98.6%
(Cost $832,405,256)
   

1,202,708,823

   

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.4%

   

17,107,823

   

Net Assets — 100.0%

   

1,219,816,646

   

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*  Non-income producing security.

‡  Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.

(a)  Affiliated company as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

(b)  Security fair valued as of October 31, 2019 in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Total value of all such securities at October 31, 2019 amounted to $2,027,354, which represents approximately 0.17% of net assets of the Fund.

(c)  Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A or section 4(a)2 of the Securities Act of 1933. Under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, such securities have been determined to be liquid by the investment adviser and may be resold, normally to qualified institutional buyers in transactions exempt from registration.

(d)  The rate shown was the current yield as of October 31, 2019.

(e)  Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.

(f)  Represents 7-day effective yield as of October 31, 2019.

Abbreviations

ADR  — American Depositary Receipt

CVR  — Contingent Value Right

Affiliated Securities

Security Description

  Shares at
October 31, 2019
  Market Value
October 31, 2018
  Purchases at
Cost
  Proceeds from
Sales
 
Dundee Precious
Metals, Inc.*
   

9,362,640

   

$

13,993,271

   

$

12,462,646

   

$

   

Total

     

$

13,993,271

   

$

12,462,646

   

$

   

 

Security Description

  Net Realized
Gain
(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
  Market Value
October 31,
2019
  Dividend/
Interest
Income
  Capital Gain
Distributions
 
Dundee Precious
Metals, Inc.*
 

$

   

$

6,172,219

   

$

32,628,136

   

$

   

$

   

Total

 

$

   

$

6,172,219

   

$

32,628,136

   

$

   

$

   

*Non-income producing security.

As of October 31, 2019, the gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments based on the aggregate cost of investment securities and derivative instruments, if applicable, for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation

 

$

418,646,707

   

Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation

   

(88,569,328

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

330,077,379

   

Federal income tax cost

 

$

872,631,444

   

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund

Fund Overview

Data as of October 31, 2019 (unaudited)

Investment Objective

The First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund seeks current income generation and long-term growth of capital. Fundamental research drives the identification of income-producing investment opportunities across all market environments.

Average Annual Returns^ (%)

         

One Year

 

Five Years

  Since
Inception
(5/1/2012)
 

First Eagle Global Income Builder

 

Class A

 

without sales load

   

8.40

     

4.34

     

5.82

   
       

with sales load

   

3.00

     

3.28

     

5.09

   

Composite Index

           

12.59

     

6.02

     

7.10

   

MSCI World Index

           

12.69

     

7.58

     

9.65

   

Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index

           

11.51

     

3.24

     

2.93

   

Asset Allocation* (%)

Sectors* (%)

 

Consumer Staples

   

15.4

   

Financials

   

13.9

   

Industrials

   

12.4

   

Materials

   

6.6

   

Information Technology

   

6.4

   

Commodities

   

6.1

   

Consumer Discretionary

   

6.1

   

Communication Services

   

5.9

   

Energy

   

5.7

   

U.S. Treasury Obligations

   

5.4

   

Health Care

   

4.5

   

Real Estate

   

3.2

   

Foreign Government Securities

   

1.1

   

Utilities

   

0.1

   

Short-Term Investments

   

7.2

   

Countries*~ (%)

United States

   

47.6

   

United Kingdom

   

8.7

   

Japan

   

6.1

   

France

   

4.8

   

Hong Kong

   

4.0

   

Canada

   

3.3

   

Switzerland

   

2.9

   

Netherlands

   

2.1

   

South Korea

   

1.8

   

Belgium

   

1.7

   

Germany

   

1.5

   

Sweden

   

1.3

   

Norway

   

1.0

   

Thailand

   

1.0

   

Chile

   

0.9

   

Singapore

   

0.8

   

Taiwan

   

0.5

   

Malaysia

   

0.4

   

Mexico

   

0.4

   

Denmark

   

0.4

   

Austria

   

0.3

   

Brazil

   

0.3

   

Poland

   

0.3

   

Australia

   

0.2

   

Turkey

   

0.2

   

Ireland

   

0.2

   

Indonesia

   

0.1

   

Peru

   

0.0

**

 

Spain

   

0.0

**

 

Short-Term Investments

   

7.2

   

^  Performance figures reflect certain fee waivers and/or expense limitations, without which returns may have been lower.

*  Asset Allocation, Sector and Countries percentages are based on total investments in the portfolio.

**  Less than 0.05%

~  Country allocations reflect country of risk (not currency of issue). Bonds of non-U.S. issuers may be U.S. dollar denominated.

The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.

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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Fund Overview

Growth of a $10,000 Initial Investment

Performance data quoted herein represents past performance and should not be considered indicative of future results. Performance data quoted herein does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. The average annual returns shown above are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvested dividends and are net of expenses.

The average annual returns for Class A shares give effect to the deduction of the maximum sales charge of 5.00%.

The composite index consists of 60% of the MSCI World Index and 40% of the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The MSCI World Index is a widely followed, unmanaged group of stocks from 23 developed markets countries. The index provides total returns in U.S. dollars with net dividends reinvested. The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, MBS (agency fixed-rate and hybrid ARM passthroughs), ABS and CMBS. One cannot invest directly in an index.

Top 10 Holdings* (%)

Gold bullion (Precious Metal)

   

6.1

   

Nestle SA (Registered) (Food Products, Switzerland)

   

2.2

   

Exxon Mobil Corp. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, United States)

   

1.9

   

Danone SA (Food Products, France)

   

1.8

   

British American Tobacco plc (Tobacco, United Kingdom)

   

1.8

   

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA (Diversified Financial Services, Belgium)

   

1.7

   

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd. (Industrial Conglomerates, Hong Kong)

   

1.5

   

Weyerhaeuser Co. (Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), United States)

   

1.4

   

KDDI Corp. (Wireless Telecommunication Services, Japan)

   

1.3

   

Philip Morris International, Inc. (Tobacco, United States)

   

1.3

   

Total

   

21.0

   

*Holdings in cash, commercial paper and other short-term cash equivalents have been excluded.

Percentages are based on total net assets.

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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks — 57.3%

 

Austria — 0.3%

 

Mayr Melnhof Karton AG

   

34,826

     

4,280,326

   

Belgium — 1.7%

 

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA

   

247,375

     

24,850,286

   

Brazil — 0.3%

 

Cielo SA

   

2,260,784

     

4,261,695

   

Canada — 3.0%

 

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

   

111,619

     

6,860,191

   

Franco-Nevada Corp.

   

58,524

     

5,678,663

   

Nutrien Ltd.

   

251,917

     

12,039,114

   

Power Corp. of Canada

   

576,558

     

13,342,562

   

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

   

255,902

     

7,183,169

   
     

45,103,699

   

Chile — 0.9%

 

Cia Cervecerias Unidas SA, ADR

   

616,901

     

12,245,485

   

Quinenco SA

   

200,388

     

438,632

   
     

12,684,117

   

Denmark — 0.4%

 

ISS A/S

   

202,239

     

5,294,865

   

France — 4.8%

 

Cie de Saint-Gobain

   

126,011

     

5,132,171

   

Danone SA

   

317,879

     

26,333,511

   

Legrand SA

   

57,558

     

4,496,665

   

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

   

1,743

     

744,359

   

Rexel SA

   

479,094

     

5,939,577

   

Sanofi

   

162,546

     

14,984,653

   

Sodexo SA

   

102,340

     

11,254,184

   

Wendel SA

   

15,480

     

2,195,022

   
     

71,080,142

   

Germany — 1.0%

 

FUCHS PETROLUB SE (Preference)

   

113,186

     

4,822,199

   

HeidelbergCement AG

   

71,338

     

5,288,864

   

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Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Germany — 1.0% (continued)

 

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Preference)

   

4,895

     

508,457

   

Telefonica Deutschland Holding AG

   

1,475,481

     

4,681,743

   
     

15,301,263

   

Hong Kong — 3.9%

 

CK Asset Holdings Ltd.

   

1,720,500

     

11,970,739

   

Great Eagle Holdings Ltd.

   

1,749,774

     

5,912,571

   

Guoco Group Ltd.

   

67,700

     

1,121,113

   

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

   

814,300

     

4,473,272

   

Hysan Development Co. Ltd.

   

1,193,083

     

4,702,234

   

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.

   

397,200

     

22,644,775

   

Mandarin Oriental International Ltd.

   

4,571,800

     

7,531,245

   
     

58,355,949

   

Ireland — 0.2%

 

CRH plc

   

64,820

     

2,362,900

   

Japan — 6.1%

 

FANUC Corp.

   

94,200

     

18,580,884

   

Hoya Corp.

   

43,100

     

3,809,059

   

KDDI Corp.

   

705,600

     

19,524,760

   

Komatsu Ltd.

   

200,900

     

4,704,056

   

Mitsubishi Electric Corp.

   

461,100

     

6,587,944

   

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.

   

24,300

     

784,677

   

NTT DOCOMO, Inc.

   

546,900

     

14,993,329

   

Secom Co. Ltd.

   

148,400

     

13,751,254

   

Sompo Holdings, Inc.

   

188,800

     

7,420,988

   
     

90,156,951

   

Malaysia — 0.2%

 

British American Tobacco Malaysia Bhd.

   

595,600

     

2,681,368

   

Mexico — 0.4%

 

Fresnillo plc

   

646,614

     

5,973,925

   

Netherlands — 0.4%

 

HAL Trust

   

37,419

     

5,680,785

   

Norway — 1.0%

 

Orkla ASA

   

1,545,764

     

14,857,634

   

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Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Singapore — 0.3%

 

ComfortDelGro Corp. Ltd.

   

2,628,900

     

4,439,377

   

Overseas Education Ltd.

   

1,500,700

     

314,381

   

UOL Group Ltd.

   

2,900

     

16,605

   
     

4,770,363

   

South Korea — 1.8%

 

Kia Motors Corp.

   

174,973

     

6,394,805

   

KT&G Corp.

   

203,056

     

17,430,654

   

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Preference)

   

90,520

     

3,186,378

   
     

27,011,837

   

Spain — 0.0% (a)

 

Zardoya Otis SA

   

33,802

     

256,289

   

Sweden — 1.3%

 

Industrivarden AB, Class C

   

157,368

     

3,409,640

   

Investor AB, Class A

   

201,555

     

10,160,044

   

Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A

   

500,861

     

5,026,547

   
     

18,596,231

   

Switzerland — 2.9%

 

Cie Financiere Richemont SA (Registered)

   

135,025

     

10,610,424

   

Nestle SA (Registered)

   

301,612

     

32,266,857

   
     

42,877,281

   

Taiwan — 0.5%

 

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., ADR

   

147,810

     

7,631,430

   

Thailand — 1.0%

 

Bangkok Bank PCL, NVDR

   

1,585,400

     

9,133,346

   

Thai Beverage PCL

   

7,735,100

     

5,193,260

   
     

14,326,606

   

Turkey — 0.2%

 

Coca-Cola Icecek A/S

   

435,046

     

2,376,814

   

United Kingdom — 7.6%

 

Berkeley Group Holdings plc

   

202,722

     

11,555,043

   

British American Tobacco plc

   

747,743

     

26,152,967

   

BT Group plc

   

1,226,496

     

3,254,945

   

Diageo plc

   

122,494

     

5,013,799

   

Domino's Pizza Group plc

   

2,184,990

     

8,096,812

   

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Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

United Kingdom — 7.6% (continued)

 

GlaxoSmithKline plc

   

689,266

     

15,787,597

   

Hiscox Ltd.

   

303,226

     

5,855,568

   

Linde plc

   

55,074

     

10,897,794

   

Lloyds Banking Group plc

   

18,475,757

     

13,590,900

   

Unilever NV

   

138,432

     

8,182,262

   

WPP plc

   

351,532

     

4,386,964

   
     

112,774,651

   

United States — 17.1%

 

3M Co.

   

69,080

     

11,397,509

   

American Express Co.

   

26,071

     

3,057,607

   

Analog Devices, Inc.

   

27,849

     

2,969,539

   

Anthem, Inc.

   

24,456

     

6,580,621

   

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

   

203,192

     

9,499,226

   

BB&T Corp.

   

247,144

     

13,110,989

   

CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

   

107,358

     

8,120,559

   

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

   

255,488

     

17,526,477

   

ConocoPhillips

   

39,170

     

2,162,184

   

Cummins, Inc.

   

21,386

     

3,688,657

   

Deere & Co.

   

42,265

     

7,360,027

   

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   

412,100

     

27,845,597

   

H&R Block, Inc.

   

106,824

     

2,669,532

   

Kraft Heinz Co. (The)

   

105,056

     

3,396,461

   

Microsoft Corp.

   

41,595

     

5,963,475

   

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

   

69,945

     

1,582,156

   

Omnicom Group, Inc.

   

132,256

     

10,208,841

   

Oracle Corp.

   

195,504

     

10,653,013

   

Philip Morris International, Inc.

   

236,589

     

19,267,808

   

Royal Gold, Inc.

   

38,328

     

4,424,584

   

Schlumberger Ltd.

   

415,029

     

13,567,298

   

Synchrony Financial

   

10,539

     

372,764

   

Texas Instruments, Inc.

   

74,385

     

8,776,686

   

Tiffany & Co.

   

53,002

     

6,599,279

   

Travelers Cos., Inc. (The)

   

39,095

     

5,123,791

   

UGI Corp.

   

35,088

     

1,672,645

   

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Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

United States — 17.1% (continued)

 

Union Pacific Corp.

   

47,514

     

7,861,666

   

US Bancorp

   

97,344

     

5,550,555

   

Wells Fargo & Co.

   

211,831

     

10,936,835

   

Weyerhaeuser Co., REIT

   

696,849

     

20,354,959

   
     

252,301,340

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $759,023,964)
   

845,848,747

   
   

Principal Amount ($)

     

Corporate Bonds — 20.6%

 

Australia — 0.2%

 
Nufarm Australia Ltd.
5.75%, 4/30/2026 (b)
   

2,633,000

     

2,646,165

   

Canada — 0.2%

 
Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc.
2.35%, 12/13/2019 (b)
   

2,901,000

     

2,901,886

   

Germany — 0.5%

 
Fresenius Medical Care US Finance, Inc.
5.75%, 2/15/2021 (b)
   

2,494,000

     

2,598,980

   
IHO Verwaltungs GmbH
4.75%, 9/15/2026 (b)(c)
   

3,879,000

     

3,840,210

   

6.00%, 5/15/2027 (b)(c)

   

1,336,632

     

1,370,048

   
     

7,809,238

   

Netherlands — 1.7%

 
NXP BV
4.13%, 6/1/2021 (b)
   

2,953,000

     

3,034,924

   

4.63%, 6/1/2023 (b)

   

4,847,000

     

5,168,595

   
Shell International Finance BV
4.38%, 3/25/2020
   

7,564,000

     

7,635,124

   

2.13%, 5/11/2020

   

4,211,000

     

4,218,165

   

2.25%, 11/10/2020

   

4,824,000

     

4,840,895

   
     

24,897,703

   

United Kingdom — 0.4%

 
Ashtead Capital, Inc.
5.25%, 8/1/2026 (b)
   

378,000

     

403,042

   
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc
4.25%, 11/15/2019 (b)
   

2,433,000

     

2,433,000

   

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Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

United Kingdom — 0.4% (continued)

 
Lloyds Banking Group plc
3.00%, 1/11/2022
   

1,250,000

     

1,270,594

   
(ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 0.81%),
2.91%, 11/7/2023 (d)
   

2,090,000

     

2,119,432

   
     

6,226,068

   

United States — 17.6%

 
ACCO Brands Corp.
5.25%, 12/15/2024 (b)
   

7,092,000

     

7,357,950

   
Aircastle Ltd.
7.63%, 4/15/2020
   

2,525,000

     

2,584,590

   

5.50%, 2/15/2022

   

4,919,000

     

5,225,049

   
Altria Group, Inc.
2.63%, 1/14/2020
   

2,443,000

     

2,443,739

   
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
6.63%, 10/15/2022
   

3,493,000

     

3,510,465

   
American Express Credit Corp.
2.25%, 5/5/2021
   

9,653,000

     

9,704,565

   
AMN Healthcare, Inc.
4.63%, 10/1/2027 (b)
   

1,109,000

     

1,129,661

   
Andeavor Logistics LP
3.50%, 12/1/2022
   

111,000

     

113,278

   
Apple, Inc.
1.80%, 5/11/2020
   

8,681,000

     

8,681,241

   
Aramark Services, Inc.
5.13%, 1/15/2024
   

5,970,000

     

6,156,562

   

5.00%, 4/1/2025 (b)

   

1,541,000

     

1,604,566

   

4.75%, 6/1/2026

   

1,076,000

     

1,104,245

   

5.00%, 2/1/2028 (b)

   

194,000

     

202,973

   
B&G Foods, Inc.
5.25%, 9/15/2027
   

923,000

     

920,692

   
Berry Global, Inc.
5.50%, 5/15/2022
   

1,145,000

     

1,160,744

   
Block Financial LLC
4.13%, 10/1/2020
   

2,474,000

     

2,515,100

   
BWX Technologies, Inc.
5.38%, 7/15/2026 (b)
   

704,000

     

745,571

   
CA, Inc.
5.38%, 12/1/2019
   

3,558,000

     

3,566,367

   

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Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

United States — 17.6% (continued)

 
CCO Holdings LLC
5.25%, 9/30/2022
   

1,459,000

     

1,479,061

   
Centene Corp.
4.75%, 5/15/2022
   

2,036,000

     

2,079,265

   

4.75%, 1/15/2025

   

2,941,000

     

3,042,494

   
CenturyLink, Inc.
Series S, 6.45%, 6/15/2021
   

1,331,000

     

1,400,877

   
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.
5.50%, 4/1/2026 (b)
   

350,000

     

372,750

   
Charter Communications Operating LLC
3.58%, 7/23/2020
   

11,900,000

     

11,998,893

   

4.46%, 7/23/2022

   

2,306,000

     

2,427,468

   

4.91%, 7/23/2025

   

2,072,000

     

2,285,782

   
CITGO Petroleum Corp.
6.25%, 8/15/2022 (b)
   

13,847,000

     

13,985,470

   
CNH Industrial Capital LLC
4.38%, 11/6/2020
   

687,000

     

700,905

   

3.88%, 10/15/2021

   

3,225,000

     

3,313,687

   
CommScope, Inc.
5.50%, 3/1/2024 (b)
   

563,000

     

570,600

   
Constellation Brands, Inc.
2.00%, 11/7/2019
   

801,000

     

800,981

   
Crown Americas LLC
4.50%, 1/15/2023
   

3,626,000

     

3,789,170

   
CVS Health Corp.
(ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 0.72%),
2.82%, 3/9/2021 (d)
   

963,000

     

968,316

   
DCP Midstream Operating LP
5.35%, 3/15/2020 (b)
   

12,790,000

     

12,885,925

   

4.75%, 9/30/2021 (b)

   

4,084,000

     

4,165,680

   

6.45%, 11/3/2036 (b)

   

1,545,000

     

1,587,487

   
Dell International LLC
4.42%, 6/15/2021 (b)
   

4,220,000

     

4,359,306

   

6.02%, 6/15/2026 (b)

   

3,103,000

     

3,541,237

   
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
7.88%, 8/15/2025
   

1,619,000

     

1,291,152

   

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Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

United States — 17.6% (continued)

 
Dollar Tree, Inc.
(ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 0.70%),
2.70%, 4/17/2020 (d)
   

95,000

     

95,014

   

3.70%, 5/15/2023

   

1,344,000

     

1,404,007

   
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
3.77%, 11/15/2020
   

9,372,000

     

9,542,611

   
EMC Corp.
2.65%, 6/1/2020
   

3,528,000

     

3,528,000

   
Energizer Holdings, Inc.
6.38%, 7/15/2026 (b)
   

1,834,000

     

1,955,594

   
EW Scripps Co. (The)
5.13%, 5/15/2025 (b)
   

3,870,000

     

3,923,213

   
Foot Locker, Inc.
8.50%, 1/15/2022
   

2,494,000

     

2,743,400

   
GameStop Corp.
6.75%, 3/15/2021 (b)
   

1,363,000

     

1,366,408

   
General Electric Co.
2.20%, 1/9/2020
   

8,652,000

     

8,649,965

   
Harland Clarke Holdings Corp.
6.88%, 3/1/2020 (b)
   

1,683,000

     

1,649,340

   
HCA, Inc.
4.50%, 2/15/2027
   

9,547,000

     

10,309,114

   
John Deere Capital Corp.
2.35%, 1/8/2021
   

2,561,000

     

2,577,862

   
KFC Holding Co.
5.00%, 6/1/2024 (b)
   

600,000

     

622,500

   
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
4.63%, 11/1/2024 (b)
   

4,015,000

     

4,220,769

   

4.88%, 11/1/2026 (b)

   

803,000

     

844,154

   
Meredith Corp.
6.88%, 2/1/2026
   

1,716,000

     

1,768,733

   
MGM Resorts International
5.25%, 3/31/2020
   

2,308,000

     

2,328,195

   
Nielsen Finance LLC
4.50%, 10/1/2020
   

164,000

     

164,308

   
Philip Morris International, Inc.
2.00%, 2/21/2020
   

408,000

     

408,084

   
Pilgrim's Pride Corp.
5.75%, 3/15/2025 (b)
   

3,300,000

     

3,423,750

   

5.88%, 9/30/2027 (b)

   

3,343,000

     

3,582,091

   

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Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

United States — 17.6% (continued)

 
Pitney Bowes, Inc.
4.12%, 9/15/2020 (e)
   

2,171,000

     

2,192,710

   
Plantronics, Inc.
5.50%, 5/31/2023 (b)
   

3,656,000

     

3,719,980

   
Post Holdings, Inc.
5.50%, 3/1/2025 (b)
   

1,076,000

     

1,127,218

   
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
5.75%, 7/15/2025
   

1,520,000

     

1,584,600

   
Sprint Communications, Inc.
6.00%, 11/15/2022
   

1,800,000

     

1,903,500

   
Symantec Corp.
4.20%, 9/15/2020
   

5,214,000

     

5,280,648

   

3.95%, 6/15/2022

   

1,020,000

     

1,048,386

   
Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc.
5.88%, 4/15/2023 (b)
   

3,107,000

     

3,355,560

   

5.75%, 1/15/2028 (b)

   

772,000

     

854,025

   
TEGNA, Inc.
5.13%, 7/15/2020
   

2,388,000

     

2,393,970

   
Teleflex, Inc.
5.25%, 6/15/2024
   

1,428,000

     

1,466,378

   

4.63%, 11/15/2027

   

824,000

     

863,140

   
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
1.95%, 10/15/2020
   

2,092,000

     

2,094,907

   
Valvoline, Inc.
4.38%, 8/15/2025
   

979,000

     

996,133

   
Vulcan Materials Co.
(ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 0.65%),
2.78%, 3/1/2021 (d)
   

3,834,000

     

3,843,002

   

4.50%, 4/1/2025

   

3,786,000

     

4,072,498

   
Wachovia Capital Trust III
(ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 0.93%, 5.57% Floor),
5.57%, 12/6/2019 (d)(f)
   

6,773,000

     

6,809,981

   
WESCO Distribution, Inc.
5.38%, 12/15/2021
   

4,695,000

     

4,718,663

   

5.38%, 6/15/2024

   

2,693,000

     

2,780,522

   
Western Digital Corp.
4.75%, 2/15/2026
   

4,523,000

     

4,607,806

   

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Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

United States — 17.6% (continued)

 
Xerox Corp.
5.63%, 12/15/2019
   

3,524,000

     

3,536,334

   
     

260,130,937

   
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $297,994,740)
   

304,611,997

   
   

Ounces

     

Commodities — 6.1%

 
Gold bullion*
(Cost $74,192,280)
   

59,489

     

89,897,969

   
   

Principal Amount ($)

     

U.S. Treasury Obligations — 5.4%

 
U.S. Treasury Notes
1.38%, 12/15/2019
   

7,500,000

     

7,496,001

   

1.63%, 6/30/2020

   

11,550,000

     

11,550,902

   

2.63%, 7/31/2020

   

18,950,000

     

19,090,645

   

1.13%, 6/30/2021

   

19,405,000

     

19,260,220

   

2.13%, 6/30/2021

   

7,135,000

     

7,199,104

   

2.13%, 6/30/2022

   

15,238,000

     

15,480,856

   
     

80,077,728

   
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations
(Cost $79,465,487)
   

80,077,728

   

Foreign Government Securities — 1.1%

 

Indonesia — 0.1%

 
Indonesia Treasury Bond
8.25%, 7/15/2021
 

IDR

24,166,000,000

     

1,785,441

   

Malaysia — 0.2%

 
Malaysia Government Bond
3.42%, 8/15/2022
 

MYR

14,972,000

     

3,605,503

   

Peru — 0.0% (a)

 
Republic of Peru
8.20%, 8/12/2026 (b)
 

PEN

771,000

     

291,951

   

Poland — 0.3%

 
Republic of Poland
2.50%, 4/25/2024
 

PLN

13,939,000

     

3,769,356

   

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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund | Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Singapore — 0.5%

 
Singapore Government Bond
3.25%, 9/1/2020
 

SGD

1,568,000

     

1,167,658

   

2.25%, 6/1/2021

 

SGD

8,422,000

     

6,250,648

   
     

7,418,306

   
Total Foreign Government Securities
(Cost $16,671,735)
   

16,870,557

   

Loan Assignments — 1.0%

 

United States — 1.0%

 
BI-LO Holding Finance LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan
(ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 8.00%),
10.13%, 5/15/2024‡ (d)
   

9,787,415

     

9,138,999

   
Osum Production Corp., Term Loan
(ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 9.50%),
11.60%, 7/31/2022‡ (d)
   

5,570,126

     

4,790,308

   
     

13,929,307

   
Total Loan Assignments
(Cost $15,008,679)
   

13,929,307

   
   

Shares

     

Closed End Funds — 0.6%

 

United Kingdom — 0.6%

 
Caledonia Investments plc
(Cost $8,309,362)
   

233,913

     

9,049,561

   

Preferred Stocks — 0.3%

 

United States — 0.3%

 

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The) 5.20%, 12/20/19 (f)

   

24,825

     

634,775

   
General American Investors Co., Inc.,
Series B 5.95%, 12/05/19 (f)
   

4,712

     

127,150

   
MetLife, Inc., Series A(ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month + 1.00%,
4.00% Floor), 4.00%, 12/05/19 (d)(f)
   

67,936

     

1,665,791

   
US Bancorp, Series B(ICE LIBOR USD
3 Month + 0.60%), 
3.50%, 12/05/19 (d)(f)
   

89,375

     

1,943,906

   
Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost $4,188,261)
   

4,371,622

   

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Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Short-Term Investments — 7.1%

 

Commercial Paper — 5.1%

 
Bunge Asset Funding Corp.
1.85%, 11/1/2019 (b)(g)
   

22,504,000

     

22,502,850

   
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
1.93%, 11/1/2019 (g)
   

11,252,000

     

11,251,395

   
Hitachi America Capital Ltd.
1.80%, 11/1/2019 (b)(g)
   

38,257,000

     

38,255,023

   
Sysco Corp.
1.80%, 11/1/2019 (b)(g)
   

3,106,000

     

3,105,840

   
Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $75,119,000)
   

75,115,108

   

U.S. Treasury Obligations — 2.0%

 
U.S. Treasury Bills
1.72%, 11/5/2019 (g)
   

15,000,000

     

14,997,471

   

1.61%, 1/9/2020 (g)

   

15,000,000

     

14,956,103

   
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations
(Cost $29,950,990)
   

29,953,574

   
   

Shares

     

Investment Companies — 0.0% (a)

 
JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund,
Agency Shares 1.64% (h)
(Cost $7,382)
   

7,382

     

7,382

   
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $105,077,372)
   

105,076,064

   
Total Investments — 99.5%
(Cost $1,359,931,880)
   

1,469,733,552

   

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.5%

   

6,989,849

   

Net Assets — 100.0%

   

1,476,723,401

   

*  Non-income producing security.

‡  Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.

(a)  Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.

(b)  Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A or section 4(a)2 of the Securities Act of 1933. Under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, such securities have been determined to be liquid by the investment adviser and may be resold, normally to qualified institutional buyers in transactions exempt from registration.

(c)  Payment in-kind security.

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(d)  Variable or floating rate security, linked to the referenced benchmark. The interest rate shown is the rate in effect as of October 31, 2019.

(e)  Step bond. Interest rate is a fixed rate for an initial period that either resets at a specific date or may reset in the future at a contingent upon predetermined trigger. The interest rate shown was the current rate as of October 31, 2019.

(f)  Perpetual security. The rate reflected was the rate in effect on October 31, 2019. The maturity date reflects the next call date.

(g)  The rate shown was the current yield as of October 31, 2019.

(h)  Represents 7-day effective yield as of October 31, 2019.

As of October 31, 2019, the gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments based on the aggregate cost of investment securities and derivative instruments, if applicable, for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation

 

$

147,058,641

   

Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation

   

(48,417,272

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

98,641,369

   

Federal income tax cost

 

$

1,370,652,813

   

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts outstanding as of October 31, 2019

Currency
Purchased
 

Currency Sold

 

Counterparty

  Settlement
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

USD

9,310,948

   

EUR

8,199,000

   

JPMorgan Chase Bank

 

11/13/2019

 

$

160,760

   

USD

3,229,539

   

JPY

347,605,000

   

JPMorgan Chase Bank

 

11/13/2019

   

9,006

   

USD

7,731,285

   

EUR

6,881,000

   

UBS AG

 

12/18/2019

   

32,618

   

USD

5,986,053

   

JPY

629,637,000

   

UBS AG

 

12/18/2019

   

138,128

   

USD

5,513,616

   

JPY

588,868,000

   

HSBC Bank plc

 

1/15/2020

   

32,638

   

USD

3,465,164

   

JPY

368,988,000

   

Goldman Sachs

 

2/12/2020

   

25,170

   

Total unrealized appreciation

   

398,320

   

EUR

871,000

   

USD

988,933

   

JPMorgan Chase Bank

 

11/13/2019

   

(16,887

)

 

USD

3,256,141

   

GBP

2,588,000

   

JPMorgan Chase Bank

 

11/13/2019

   

(97,241

)

 

USD

5,083,632

   

GBP

4,173,000

   

UBS AG

 

12/18/2019

   

(330,204

)

 

USD

8,777,265

   

EUR

7,902,000

   

HSBC Bank plc

 

1/15/2020

   

(82,465

)

 

USD

3,511,872

   

GBP

2,833,000

   

HSBC Bank plc

 

1/15/2020

   

(167,158

)

 

USD

1,612,134

   

EUR

1,457,000

   

Goldman Sachs

 

2/12/2020

   

(24,198

)

 

USD

3,020,073

   

GBP

2,416,000

   

Goldman Sachs

 

2/12/2020

   

(119,537

)

 

Total unrealized depreciation

   

(837,690

)

 

Net unrealized depreciation

 

$

(439,370

)

 

Abbreviations

ADR  — American Depositary Receipt

EUR  — Euro

GBP  — British Pound

ICE  — Intercontinental Exchange

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IDR  — Indonesian Rupiah

JPY  — Japanese Yen

LIBOR  — London Interbank Offered Rate

MYR  — Malaysia Ringgit

NVDR  — Non-Voting Depositary Receipt

PEN  — Peruvian Sol

PLN  — Poland New Zloty

Preference  — A special type of equity investment that shares in the earnings of the company, has limited voting rights, and may have a dividend preference. Preference shares may also have liquidation preference.

REIT  — Real Estate Investment Trust

SGD  — Singapore Dollar

USD  — United States Dollar

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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First Eagle High Yield Fund

Fund Overview

Data as of October 31, 2019 (unaudited)

Investment Objective

The First Eagle High Yield Fund seeks to provide investors with a high level of current income. To pursue this objective, the Fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in high yield, below investment-grade securities and instruments.

Average Annual Returns^ (%)

     

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Ten Years

 
First Eagle High Yield Fund   Class I    

3.84

     

3.37

     

6.39

   

Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Index

       

8.38

     

5.18

     

7.78

   

Asset Allocation* (%)

Sectors* (%)

 

Energy

   

15.9

   

Consumer Discretionary

   

15.5

   

Consumer Staples

   

13.2

   

Industrials

   

12.3

   

Information Technology

   

11.2

   

Materials

   

9.7

   

Health Care

   

5.4

   

Communication Services

   

5.0

   

Financials

   

3.1

   

Real Estate

   

2.9

   

Short-Term Investments

   

5.8

   

Countries*~ (%)

United States

   

79.5

   

Canada

   

4.8

   

United Kingdom

   

3.8

   

Germany

   

2.4

   

Netherlands

   

1.6

   

South Korea

   

0.8

   

Australia

   

0.8

   

Singapore

   

0.5

   

Short-Term Investments

   

5.8

   

^  Performance figures reflect certain fee waivers and/or expense limitations, without which returns may have been lower.

*  Asset Allocation, Sector and Countries percentages are based on total investments in the portfolio.

~  Country allocations reflect country of risk (not currency of issue). Bonds of non-U.S. issuers may be U.S. dollar denominated.

The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.

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First Eagle High Yield Fund | Fund Overview

Growth of a $10,000 Initial Investment

Performance data quoted herein represents past performance and should not be considered indicative of future results. Performance data quoted herein does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares. The average annual returns shown above are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvested dividends and are net of expenses.

Class I Shares require $1 million minimum investment and are offered without a sales charge. If a sales charge was included values would be lower.

The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Index is composed of fixed-rate, publicly issued, non-investment grade debt and is unmanaged, with dividends reinvested. The index includes both corporate and non-corporate sectors. The corporate sectors are Industrial, Utility, and Finance, which include both U.S. and non-U.S. corporations. One cannot invest directly in an index.

Top 10 Holdings* (%)

Southeastern Grocers, Inc. (Food & Staples Retailing, United States)

   

3.3

   

CITGO Petroleum Corp. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, United States)

   

2.5

   

AMN Healthcare, Inc. (Professional Services, United States)

   

2.4

   

Open Text Corp. (Software, Canada)

   

2.2

   

Osum Production Corp., Term Loan (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, United States)

   

2.2

   

DCP Midstream Operating LP (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, United States)

   

1.9

   

Dell International LLC (Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals, United States)

   

1.9

   

Shea Homes LP (Household Durables, United States)

   

1.8

   

Aircastle Ltd. (Trading Companies & Distributors, United States)

   

1.7

   

WESCO Distribution, Inc. (Trading Companies & Distributors, United States)

   

1.7

   

Total

   

21.6

   

*Holdings in cash, commercial paper and other short-term cash equivalents have been excluded.

Percentages are based on total net assets.

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First Eagle High Yield Fund | Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Corporate Bonds — 84.8%

 

Australia — 0.6%

 
Nufarm Australia Ltd.
5.75%, 4/30/2026 (a)
   

1,721,000

     

1,729,605

   

Canada — 4.8%

 
Clearwater Seafoods, Inc.
6.88%, 5/1/2025 (a)
   

1,876,000

     

1,927,590

   
Kinross Gold Corp.
4.50%, 7/15/2027
   

1,868,000

     

1,979,706

   
Open Text Corp.
5.63%, 1/15/2023 (a)
   

5,902,000

     

6,012,662

   

5.88%, 6/1/2026 (a)

   

94,000

     

100,228

   
Precision Drilling Corp.
7.75%, 12/15/2023
   

2,068,000

     

1,954,260

   
Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, Inc.
5.38%, 1/15/2025 (a)
   

942,000

     

982,035

   
     

12,956,481

   

Germany — 2.4%

 
IHO Verwaltungs GmbH
4.75%, 9/15/2026 (a)(b)
   

3,730,000

     

3,692,700

   

6.00%, 5/15/2027 (a)(b)

   

1,280,244

     

1,312,250

   
Mercer International, Inc.
7.38%, 1/15/2025
   

1,459,000

     

1,513,713

   
     

6,518,663

   

Netherlands — 1.6%

 
NXP BV
4.63%, 6/1/2023 (a)
   

4,013,000

     

4,279,260

   

Singapore — 0.5%

 
Avation Capital SA
6.50%, 5/15/2021 (a)
   

1,216,000

     

1,267,680

   

South Korea — 0.8%

 
MagnaChip Semiconductor Corp.
6.63%, 7/15/2021 (c)
   

2,202,000

     

2,189,482

   

United Kingdom — 3.8%

 
CNH Industrial NV
4.50%, 8/15/2023
   

1,880,000

     

1,998,421

   
EnQuest plc
7.00%, 4/15/2022 (b)(d)
   

4,898,957

     

3,931,413

   

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Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

United Kingdom — 3.8% (continued)

 
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc
4.25%, 11/15/2019 (a)
   

4,341,000

     

4,341,000

   
     

10,270,834

   

United States — 70.3%

 
ACCO Brands Corp.
5.25%, 12/15/2024 (a)
   

4,069,000

     

4,221,587

   
Aircastle Ltd.
7.63%, 4/15/2020
   

4,515,000

     

4,621,553

   
Ally Financial, Inc.
3.75%, 11/18/2019
   

4,249,000

     

4,251,549

   
American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc.
6.63%, 10/15/2022
   

2,682,000

     

2,695,410

   
AMN Healthcare, Inc.
5.13%, 10/1/2024 (a)
   

6,161,000

     

6,398,691

   
Antero Resources Corp.
5.63%, 6/1/2023
   

6,341,000

     

4,446,626

   
Aramark Services, Inc.
5.13%, 1/15/2024
   

3,103,000

     

3,199,969

   

5.00%, 4/1/2025 (a)

   

623,000

     

648,699

   

4.75%, 6/1/2026

   

1,556,000

     

1,596,845

   

5.00%, 2/1/2028 (a)

   

57,000

     

59,636

   
B&G Foods, Inc.
5.25%, 4/1/2025
   

3,669,000

     

3,746,966

   

5.25%, 9/15/2027

   

175,000

     

174,563

   
Berry Global, Inc.
5.50%, 5/15/2022
   

1,442,000

     

1,461,827

   
BWX Technologies, Inc.
5.38%, 7/15/2026 (a)
   

168,000

     

177,920

   
California Resources Corp.
8.00%, 12/15/2022 (a)
   

4,244,000

     

1,230,760

   
Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP
11.00%, 4/15/2025 (a)
   

2,525,000

     

2,543,937

   
CCO Holdings LLC
5.25%, 9/30/2022
   

427,000

     

432,871

   
Centene Corp.
4.75%, 5/15/2022
   

3,871,000

     

3,953,259

   
CenturyLink, Inc.
Series S, 6.45%, 6/15/2021
   

1,984,000

     

2,088,160

   

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Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

United States — 70.3% (continued)

 
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.
5.50%, 4/1/2026 (a)
   

306,000

     

325,890

   

4.25%, 5/1/2028 (a)

   

632,000

     

643,913

   
Charter Communications Operating LLC
4.91%, 7/23/2025
   

465,000

     

512,977

   
Chemours Co. (The)
6.63%, 5/15/2023
   

2,202,000

     

2,190,285

   
CITGO Petroleum Corp.
6.25%, 8/15/2022 (a)
   

6,799,000

     

6,866,990

   
CNH Industrial Capital LLC
3.88%, 10/15/2021
   

1,559,000

     

1,601,873

   
CommScope, Inc.
5.50%, 3/1/2024 (a)
   

118,000

     

119,593

   
Cornerstone Chemical Co.
6.75%, 8/15/2024 (a)
   

1,400,000

     

1,288,000

   
Crown Americas LLC
4.50%, 1/15/2023
   

3,692,000

     

3,858,140

   

4.75%, 2/1/2026

   

1,844,000

     

1,936,200

   
DCP Midstream Operating LP
5.35%, 3/15/2020 (a)
   

1,282,000

     

1,291,615

   

4.75%, 9/30/2021 (a)

   

5,186,000

     

5,289,720

   
Dell International LLC
7.13%, 6/15/2024 (a)
   

4,740,000

     

5,025,585

   
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
7.88%, 8/15/2025
   

982,000

     

783,145

   
EMC Corp.
2.65%, 6/1/2020
   

3,800,000

     

3,800,000

   
Energizer Holdings, Inc.
6.38%, 7/15/2026 (a)
   

2,116,000

     

2,256,291

   
EW Scripps Co. (The)
5.13%, 5/15/2025 (a)
   

1,578,000

     

1,599,698

   
FirstCash, Inc.
5.38%, 6/1/2024 (a)
   

1,596,000

     

1,651,860

   
GameStop Corp.
6.75%, 3/15/2021 (a)
   

2,777,000

     

2,783,943

   
Genesis Energy LP
6.00%, 5/15/2023
   

3,702,000

     

3,590,940

   

6.50%, 10/1/2025

   

1,421,000

     

1,349,950

   

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Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

United States — 70.3% (continued)

 
GLP Capital LP
REIT, 5.25%, 6/1/2025
   

3,627,000

     

3,977,078

   
Harland Clarke Holdings Corp.
6.88%, 3/1/2020 (a)
   

2,231,000

     

2,186,380

   
HCA Healthcare, Inc.
6.25%, 2/15/2021
   

2,340,000

     

2,451,150

   
HCA, Inc.
4.50%, 2/15/2027
   

1,761,000

     

1,901,576

   
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.
5.00%, 2/15/2025 (a)
   

2,720,000

     

2,818,600

   

4.38%, 9/15/2027 (a)

   

306,000

     

315,180

   
IQVIA, Inc.
5.00%, 10/15/2026 (a)
   

800,000

     

844,000

   
JBS USA LUX SA
6.75%, 2/15/2028 (a)
   

1,993,000

     

2,192,320

   
KB Home
8.00%, 3/15/2020
   

3,058,000

     

3,120,077

   
KFC Holding Co.
5.00%, 6/1/2024 (a)
   

3,845,000

     

3,989,188

   

5.25%, 6/1/2026 (a)

   

600,000

     

634,500

   
Koppers, Inc.
6.00%, 2/15/2025 (a)
   

1,389,000

     

1,384,777

   
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
4.63%, 11/1/2024 (a)
   

1,939,000

     

2,038,374

   

4.88%, 11/1/2026 (a)

   

388,000

     

407,885

   
Lennar Corp.
6.63%, 5/1/2020
   

4,105,000

     

4,181,969

   
Men's Wearhouse, Inc. (The)
7.00%, 7/1/2022
   

1,623,000

     

1,582,425

   
Meredith Corp.
6.88%, 2/1/2026
   

3,382,000

     

3,485,929

   
MGIC Investment Corp.
5.75%, 8/15/2023
   

470,000

     

516,413

   
NGL Energy Partners LP
7.50%, 11/1/2023
   

2,936,000

     

2,925,049

   
Nielsen Finance LLC
4.50%, 10/1/2020
   

129,000

     

129,242

   
Performance Food Group, Inc.
5.50%, 10/15/2027 (a)
   

611,000

     

646,133

   

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Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

United States — 70.3% (continued)

 
Pilgrim's Pride Corp.
5.75%, 3/15/2025 (a)
   

1,021,000

     

1,059,287

   

5.88%, 9/30/2027 (a)

   

638,000

     

683,630

   
Pitney Bowes, Inc.
4.12%, 9/15/2020 (c)
   

415,000

     

419,150

   
Plantronics, Inc.
5.50%, 5/31/2023 (a)
   

1,696,000

     

1,725,680

   
Post Holdings, Inc.
5.50%, 3/1/2025 (a)
   

430,000

     

450,468

   
Radian Group, Inc.
4.50%, 10/1/2024
   

645,000

     

674,831

   
SBA Communications Corp.
4.88%, 9/1/2024
   

3,643,000

     

3,784,166

   
Sealed Air Corp.
4.88%, 12/1/2022 (a)
   

4,173,000

     

4,418,164

   
Shea Homes LP
5.88%, 4/1/2023 (a)
   

4,705,000

     

4,810,863

   
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
5.75%, 7/15/2025
   

2,968,000

     

3,094,140

   

5.00%, 10/1/2029 (a)

   

611,000

     

624,748

   
Sprint Communications, Inc.
7.00%, 8/15/2020
   

2,000,000

     

2,060,340

   

6.00%, 11/15/2022

   

1,026,000

     

1,084,995

   
Symantec Corp.
4.20%, 9/15/2020
   

3,442,000

     

3,485,997

   

3.95%, 6/15/2022

   

459,000

     

471,774

   
Taylor Morrison Communities, Inc.
5.88%, 4/15/2023 (a)
   

3,228,000

     

3,486,240

   

5.75%, 1/15/2028 (a)

   

918,000

     

1,015,538

   
TEGNA, Inc.
5.13%, 7/15/2020
   

1,808,000

     

1,812,520

   
Teleflex, Inc.
5.25%, 6/15/2024
   

472,000

     

484,685

   

4.63%, 11/15/2027

   

264,000

     

276,540

   
Ultra Resources, Inc.
7.13%, 4/15/2025 (a)
   

3,868,000

     

386,800

   
Valvoline, Inc.
5.50%, 7/15/2024
   

233,000

     

241,810

   

4.38%, 8/15/2025

   

3,874,000

     

3,941,795

   

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Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

United States — 70.3% (continued)

 
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
5.38%, 8/15/2026 (a)
   

279,000

     

296,786

   
WESCO Distribution, Inc.
5.38%, 12/15/2021
   

4,523,000

     

4,545,796

   
Western Digital Corp.
4.75%, 2/15/2026
   

531,000

     

540,956

   
WW International, Inc.
8.63%, 12/1/2025 (a)
   

3,125,000

     

3,218,750

   
Xerox Corp.
5.63%, 12/15/2019
   

2,360,000

     

2,368,260

   
     

189,910,390

   
Total Corporate Bonds
(Cost $230,750,309)
   

229,122,395

   

Loan Assignments — 5.2%

 

United States — 5.2%

 
BI-LO Holding Finance LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan
(ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 8.00%),
10.13%, 5/15/2024‡ (e)
   

4,748,436

     

4,433,852

   
BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc., Term Loan
(ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month + 2.75%),
4.67%, 2/3/2024 (e)
   

3,620,206

     

3,619,591

   
Osum Production Corp., Term Loan
(ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month + 9.50%),
11.60%, 7/31/2022‡ (e)
   

6,945,472

     

5,973,106

   
     

14,026,549

   
Total Loan Assignments
(Cost $15,049,452)
   

14,026,549

   
   

Shares

     

Common Stocks — 3.3%

 

United States — 3.3%

 
Southeastern Grocers, Inc.*‡ (f)
(Cost $7,855,278)
   

257,973

     

8,853,633

   

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First Eagle High Yield Fund | Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

Short-Term Investments — 5.7%

 

Commercial Paper — 5.7%

 
Bunge Asset Funding Corp.
1.85%, 11/1/2019 (a)(g)
   

4,650,000

     

4,649,762

   
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
1.93%, 11/1/2019 (g)
   

2,325,000

     

2,324,875

   
Hitachi America Capital Ltd.
1.80%, 11/1/2019 (a)(g)
   

7,905,000

     

7,904,592

   
Sysco Corp.
1.80%, 11/1/2019 (a)(g)
   

642,000

     

641,967

   
Total Commercial Paper
(Cost $15,522,001)
   

15,521,196

   
   

Shares

     

Investment Companies — 0.0% (h)

 
JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund,
Agency Shares 1.64% (i)
(Cost $1,878)
   

1,878

     

1,878

   
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $15,523,879)
   

15,523,074

   
Total Investments — 99.0%
(Cost $269,178,918)
   

267,525,651

   

Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.0%

   

2,653,570

   

Net Assets — 100.0%

   

270,179,221

   

*  Non-income producing security.

‡  Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.

(a)  Securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A or section 4(a)2 of the Securities Act of 1933. Under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees, such securities have been determined to be liquid by the investment adviser and may be resold, normally to qualified institutional buyers in transactions exempt from registration.

(b)  Payment in-kind security.

(c)  Step bond. Interest rate is a fixed rate for an initial period that either resets at a specific date or may reset in the future at a contingent upon predetermined trigger. The interest rate shown was the current rate as of October 31, 2019.

(d)  Security exempt from registration pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933. Regulation S applies to securities offerings that are made outside of the United States and do not involve direct selling efforts in the United States and as such may have restrictions on resale.

(e)  Variable or floating rate security, linked to the referenced benchmark. The interest rate shown is the rate in effect as of October 31, 2019.

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(f)  Security fair valued as of October 31, 2019 in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. Total value of all such securities at October 31, 2019 amounted to $8,853,633, which represents approximately 3.28% of net assets of the Fund.

(g)  The rate shown was the current yield as of October 31, 2019.

(h)  Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.

(i)  Represents 7-day effective yield as of October 31, 2019.

As of October 31, 2019, the gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments based on the aggregate cost of investment securities and derivative instruments, if applicable, for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation

 

$

7,950,877

   

Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation

   

(9,546,635

)

 

Net unrealized depreciation

 

$

(1,595,758

)

 

Federal income tax cost

 

$

269,116,673

   

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts outstanding as of October 31, 2019

Currency
Purchased
 

Currency Sold

 
Counterparty
  Settlement
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 

USD

4,258,575

   

EUR

3,750,000

   

JPMorgan Chase Bank

 

11/13/2019

 

$

73,527

   

Total unrealized appreciation

   

73,527

   

EUR

3,750,000

   

USD

4,263,311

   

JPMorgan Chase Bank

 

11/13/2019

   

(78,263

)

 

Total unrealized depreciation

   

(78,263

)

 

Net unrealized depreciation

 

$

(4,736

)

 

Abbreviations

EUR  — Euro

ICE  — Intercontinental Exchange

LIBOR  — London Interbank Offered Rate

USD  — United States Dollar

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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First Eagle Fund of America

Fund Overview

Data as of October 31, 2019 (unaudited)

Investment Objective

The First Eagle Fund of America is a non-diversified U.S. equity fund that seeks capital appreciation by investing primarily in domestic stocks and, to a lesser extent, in debt and foreign equity securities. The Fund has a unique event-driven bias that focuses on identifying companies poised to benefit from change that the market has not yet recognized.

Average Annual Returns^ (%)

     

One Year

 

Five Years

 

Ten Years

 

First Eagle Fund of America

 

Class Y

   

7.62

     

2.15

     

9.40

   

S&P 500 Index

       

14.33

     

10.78

     

13.70

   

Asset Allocation* (%)

Sectors* (%)

Consumer Discretionary

   

17.1

   

Health Care

   

14.1

   

Materials

   

13.5

   

Industrials

   

13.2

   

Financials

   

9.7

   

Information Technology

   

7.3

   

Consumer Staples

   

6.1

   

Energy

   

4.5

   

Communication Services

   

1.4

   

Options Purchased

   

0.6

   

Short-Term Investments

   

12.5

   

^  Performance figures reflect certain fee waivers and/or expense limitations, without which returns may have been lower.

*  Asset Allocation and Sector percentages are based on total investments in the portfolio.

The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change at any time.

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First Eagle Fund of America | Fund Overview

Growth of a $10,000 Initial Investment

Performance data quoted herein represents past performance and should not be considered indicative of future results. Performance data quoted herein does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale of Fund shares.

The average annual returns shown above are historical and reflect changes in share price, reinvested dividends and are net of expenses.

The S&P 500 Index is a widely recognized unmanaged index including a representative sample of 500 leading companies in leading sectors of the U.S. economy. Although the S&P 500 Index focuses on the large-cap segment of the market, with approximately 80% coverage of U.S. equities, it is also considered a proxy for the total market. The S&P 500 Index includes dividends reinvested. One cannot invest directly in an index.

Top 10 Holdings* (%)

Wyndham Destinations, Inc. (Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure, United States)

   

7.6

   

Ball Corp. (Containers & Packaging, United States)

   

6.4

   

Post Holdings, Inc. (Food Products, United States)

   

6.2

   

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (Construction Materials, United States)

   

4.8

   

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels, United States)

   

4.7

   

General Dynamics Corp. (Aerospace & Defense, United States)

   

4.3

   

KKR & Co., Inc. (Capital Markets, United States)

   

4.2

   

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure, United States)

   

4.1

   

Equifax, Inc. (Professional Services, United States)

   

4.1

   

Medicines Co. (The) (Biotechnology, United States)

   

3.9

   

Total

   

50.3

   

*Holdings in cash, commercial paper and other short-term cash equivalents have been excluded.

Percentages are based on total net assets.

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First Eagle Fund of America | Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Common Stocks — 89.1%

 

Aerospace & Defense — 4.3%

 

General Dynamics Corp. (a)

   

250,247

     

44,243,670

   

Biotechnology — 6.8%

 

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.*

   

1,637,475

     

25,086,117

   

Intrexon Corp.*

   

816,818

     

4,149,435

   

Medicines Co. (The)* (a)

   

764,012

     

40,102,990

   
     

69,338,542

   

Capital Markets — 6.6%

 

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (a)

   

266,127

     

25,101,099

   

KKR & Co., Inc., Class A (a)

   

1,481,580

     

42,713,951

   
     

67,815,050

   

Chemicals — 2.6%

 

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The) (a)

   

46,900

     

26,841,808

   

Construction Materials — 4.8%

 

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (a)

   

188,106

     

49,266,843

   

Containers & Packaging — 6.4%

 

Ball Corp. (a)

   

935,272

     

65,440,982

   

Diversified Consumer Services — 5.5%

 

frontdoor, Inc.* (a)

   

803,699

     

38,762,403

   

ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc.* (a)

   

421,757

     

17,030,547

   
     

55,792,950

   

Electrical Equipment — 2.2%

 

Bloom Energy Corp., Class A*

   

354,500

     

1,084,770

   

nVent Electric plc (a)

   

930,829

     

21,464,917

   
     

22,549,687

   

Food Products — 6.2%

 

Post Holdings, Inc.* (a)

   

618,677

     

63,661,863

   

Health Care Providers & Services — 3.5%

 

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings* (a)

   

215,500

     

35,507,935

   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 12.1%

 

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. (a)

   

35,700

     

3,924,501

   

Wyndham Destinations, Inc. (a)

   

1,672,008

     

77,597,891

   

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (a)

   

780,668

     

42,132,652

   
     

123,655,044

   

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First Eagle Fund of America | Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Insurance — 3.3%

 

Aon plc (a)

   

174,389

     

33,684,979

   

Interactive Media & Services — 1.4%

 

Zillow Group, Inc., Class C* (a)

   

443,500

     

14,444,795

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 4.6%

 

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (a)

   

744,271

     

47,596,131

   

Pharmaceuticals — 4.2%

 

Innoviva, Inc.* (a)

   

1,247,800

     

14,499,436

   

Perrigo Co. plc (a)

   

465,600

     

24,686,112

   

TherapeuticsMD, Inc.*

   

1,324,280

     

3,522,585

   
     

42,708,133

   

Professional Services — 4.1%

 

Equifax, Inc. (a)

   

305,916

     

41,821,776

   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 4.1%

 

Cree, Inc.* (a)

   

540,500

     

25,798,065

   

Entegris, Inc. (a)

   

341,300

     

16,382,400

   
     

42,180,465

   

Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 3.4%

 

HP, Inc. (a)

   

1,998,209

     

34,708,890

   

Trading Companies & Distributors — 3.0%

 

HD Supply Holdings, Inc.* (a)

   

365,000

     

14,432,100

   

Univar Solutions, Inc.*

   

753,750

     

16,175,475

   
     

30,607,575

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost $743,160,375)
   

911,867,118

   
   

No. of Contracts

     

Options Purchased — 0.7%

 

Call Options — 0.7%

 

Exchange Traded

 

Biotechnology — 0.1%

 
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 01/17/2020 at USD 110
Notional Amount: USD 10,540,000
   

1,000

     

560,000

   
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 01/17/2020 at USD 120
Notional Amount: USD 10,540,000
   

1,000

     

270,000

   
     

830,000

   

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Investments

 

No. of Contracts

 

Value ($)

 

Chemicals — 0.2%

 
Albemarle Corp. 01/15/2021 at USD 75
Notional Amount: USD 15,185,000
   

2,500

     

1,210,000

   
Albemarle Corp. 01/15/2021 at USD 80
Notional Amount: USD 6,074,000
   

1,000

     

379,000

   
     

1,589,000

   

Pharmaceuticals — 0.2%

 
Perrigo Co. plc 01/17/2020 at USD 35
Notional Amount: USD 5,302,000
   

1,000

     

1,710,000

   

Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.2%

 
HD Supply Holdings, Inc. 01/17/2020 at USD 37.5
Notional Amount: USD 27,678,000
   

7,000

     

2,415,000

   

Total Call Options

   

6,544,000

   

Put Options — 0.0% (b)

 

Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.0% (b)

 
Univar Solutions, Inc. 11/15/2019 at USD 20
Notional Amount: USD 8,584,000
   

4,000

     

120,000

   

Total Put Options

   

120,000

   
Total Options Purchased
(Cost $12,819,459)
   

6,664,000

   
   

Shares

     

Short-Term Investments — 12.8%

 

Investment Companies — 10.9%

 
JP Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund,
Agency Shares, 1.64% (c)
(Cost $111,338,712)
   

111,338,712

     

111,338,712

   

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First Eagle Fund of America | Schedule of Investments | October 31, 2019

Investments

 

Principal Amount ($)

 

Value ($)

 

U.S. Treasury Obligations — 1.9%

 
U.S. Treasury Bills
1.92%, 12/5/2019 (d)
   

10,000,000

     

9,985,676

   

1.83%, 3/5/2020 (d)

   

10,000,000

     

9,947,604

   
Total U.S. Treasury Obligations
(Cost $19,919,066)
   

19,933,280

   
Total Short-Term Investments
(Cost $131,257,778)
   

131,271,992

   
Total Investments — 102.6%
(Cost $887,237,612)
   

1,049,803,110

   

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (2.6%)

   

(26,303,437

)

 

Net Assets — 100.0%

   

1,023,499,673

   

*  Non-income producing security.

(a)  All or a portion of the security pledged as collateral for call options written.

(b)  Represents less than 0.05% of net assets.

(c)  Represents 7-day effective yield as of October 31, 2019.

(d)  The rate shown was the current yield as of October 31, 2019.

As of October 31, 2019, the gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments based on the aggregate cost of investment securities and derivative instruments, if applicable, for federal income tax purposes was as follows:

Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation

 

$

215,707,982

   

Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation

   

(57,708,251

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

157,999,731

   

Federal income tax cost

 

$

865,329,634

   

Written Call Options Contracts as of October 31, 2019

Description

 

Counterparty

  Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Exercise
Price
  Expiration
Date
 

Value ($)

 

Aon plc

 

Exchange Traded

   

22

   

USD

(424,952

)

 

USD

190.00

   

11/15/2019

   

(9,680

)

 

Aon plc

 

Exchange Traded

   

10

   

USD

(193,160

)

 

USD

195.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(4,110

)

 

Ball Corp.

 

Exchange Traded

   

2,715

   

USD

(18,996,855

)

 

USD

72.50

   

11/15/2019

   

(127,605

)

 

Ball Corp.

 

Exchange Traded

   

935

   

USD

(6,542,195

)

 

USD

75.00

   

11/15/2019

   

(14,025

)

 

Ball Corp.

 

Exchange Traded

   

329

   

USD

(2,302,013

)

 

USD

77.50

   

1/17/2020

   

(30,268

)

 

Cree, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

499

   

USD

(2,381,727

)

 

USD

45.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(199,600

)

 

Entegris, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

2,036

   

USD

(9,772,800

)

 

USD

45.00

   

11/15/2019

   

(671,880

)

 

Entegris, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

677

   

USD

(3,249,600

)

 

USD

45.00

   

1/17/2020

   

(311,420

)

 

Entegris, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

109

   

USD

(523,200

)

 

USD

50.00

   

1/17/2020

   

(19,620

)

 

Equifax, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

462

   

USD

(6,316,002

)

 

USD

135.00

   

11/15/2019

   

(129,360

)

 

Equifax, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

206

   

USD

(2,816,226

)

 

USD

140.00

   

11/15/2019

   

(14,008

)

 

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Written Call Options Contracts as of October 31, 2019 (continued)

Description

 

Counterparty

  Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Exercise
Price
  Expiration
Date
 

Value ($)

 

Equifax, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

1,559

   

USD

(21,313,089

)

 

USD

140.00

   

1/17/2020

   

(576,830

)

 

Equifax, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

215

   

USD

(2,939,265

)

 

USD

145.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(23,650

)

 

Equifax, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

153

   

USD

(2,091,663

)

 

USD

150.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(7,650

)

 

frontdoor, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

402

   

USD

(1,938,846

)

 

USD

46.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(192,960

)

 

frontdoor, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

804

   

USD

(3,877,692

)

 

USD

47.00

   

11/15/2019

   

(285,420

)

 

frontdoor, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

1,232

   

USD

(5,941,936

)

 

USD

50.00

   

11/15/2019

   

(258,720

)

 

frontdoor, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

2,302

   

USD

(11,102,546

)

 

USD

50.00

   

1/17/2020

   

(707,865

)

 

frontdoor, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

504

   

USD

(2,430,792

)

 

USD

55.00

   

1/17/2020

   

(70,560

)

 
General
Dynamics Corp.
 

Exchange Traded

   

133

   

USD

(2,351,440

)

 

USD

175.00

   

11/15/2019

   

(44,555

)

 
General
Dynamics Corp.
 

Exchange Traded

   

59

   

USD

(1,043,120

)

 

USD

175.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(39,530

)

 
General
Dynamics Corp.
 

Exchange Traded

   

140

   

USD

(2,475,200

)

 

USD

180.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(43,400

)

 
General
Dynamics Corp.
 

Exchange Traded

   

271

   

USD

(4,791,280

)

 

USD

185.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(42,005

)

 
General
Dynamics Corp.
 

Exchange Traded

   

93

   

USD

(1,644,240

)

 

USD

190.00

   

1/17/2020

   

(12,741

)

 
HD Supply
Holdings, Inc.
 

Exchange Traded

   

3,000

   

USD

(11,862,000

)

 

USD

40.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(435,000

)

 
HD Supply
Holdings, Inc.
 

Exchange Traded

   

522

   

USD

(2,063,988

)

 

USD

40.00

   

1/17/2020

   

(87,435

)

 
HD Supply
Holdings, Inc.
 

Exchange Traded

   

128

   

USD

(506,112

)

 

USD

42.50

   

1/17/2020

   

(9,920

)

 

HP, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

1,873

   

USD

(3,253,401

)

 

USD

16.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(305,299

)

 

HP, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

9,478

   

USD

(16,463,286

)

 

USD

17.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(881,454

)

 

HP, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

3,501

   

USD

(6,081,237

)

 

USD

17.00

   

1/17/2020

   

(357,102

)

 

HP, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

3,000

   

USD

(5,211,000

)

 

USD

17.00

   

2/21/2020

   

(360,000

)

 

Innoviva, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

1,722

   

USD

(2,000,964

)

 

USD

12.50

   

12/20/2019

   

(60,270

)

 
Intercontinental
Exchange, Inc.
 

Exchange Traded

   

1,280

   

USD

(12,072,960

)

 

USD

90.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(665,600

)

 
Intercontinental
Exchange, Inc.
 

Exchange Traded

   

1,274

   

USD

(12,016,368

)

 

USD

95.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(242,060

)

 

KKR & Co., Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

1,932

   

USD

(5,569,956

)

 

USD

26.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(575,736

)

 

KKR & Co., Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

2,439

   

USD

(7,031,637

)

 

USD

27.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(560,970

)

 

KKR & Co., Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

500

   

USD

(1,441,500

)

 

USD

27.00

   

1/17/2020

   

(121,000

)

 

KKR & Co., Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

2,463

   

USD

(7,100,829

)

 

USD

28.00

   

1/17/2020

   

(474,128

)

 

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Written Call Options Contracts as of October 31, 2019 (continued)

Description

 

Counterparty

  Number of
Contracts
  Notional
Amount
  Exercise
Price
  Expiration
Date
 

Value ($)

 
Laboratory Corp.
of America
Holdings
 

Exchange Traded

   

244

   

USD

(4,020,388

)

 

USD

170.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(63,928

)

 
Marathon
Petroleum Corp.
 

Exchange Traded

   

1,655

   

USD

(10,583,725

)

 

USD

55.00

   

1/17/2020

   

(1,573,905

)

 
Marathon
Petroleum Corp.
 

Exchange Traded

   

263

   

USD

(1,681,885

)

 

USD

60.00

   

1/17/2020

   

(163,060

)

 
Marathon
Petroleum Corp.
 

Exchange Traded

   

256

   

USD

(1,637,120

)

 

USD

62.50

   

1/17/2020

   

(115,200

)

 
Marriott Vacations
Worldwide Corp.
 

Exchange Traded

   

168

   

USD

(1,846,824

)

 

USD

100.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(197,400

)

 
Marriott Vacations
Worldwide Corp.
 

Exchange Traded

   

189

   

USD

(2,077,677

)

 

USD

105.00

   

1/17/2020

   

(169,155

)

 
Martin Marietta
Materials, Inc.
 

Exchange Traded

   

816

   

USD

(21,371,856

)

 

USD

260.00

   

1/17/2020

   

(1,199,520

)

 
Martin Marietta
Materials, Inc.
 

Exchange Traded

   

389

   

USD

(10,188,299

)

 

USD

270.00

   

11/15/2019

   

(60,295

)

 
Martin Marietta
Materials, Inc.
 

Exchange Traded

   

676

   

USD

(17,705,116

)

 

USD

270.00

   

1/17/2020

   

(493,480

)

 

Medicines Co. (The)

 

Exchange Traded

   

748

   

USD

(3,926,252

)

 

USD

35.00

   

1/17/2020

   

(1,402,500

)

 

Medicines Co. (The)

 

Exchange Traded

   

2,801

   

USD

(14,702,449

)

 

USD

50.00

   

1/17/2020

   

(2,422,865

)

 

nVent Electric plc

 

Exchange Traded

   

6,011

   

USD

(13,861,366

)

 

USD

20.00

   

11/15/2019

   

(2,419,427

)

 

Perrigo Co. plc

 

Exchange Traded

   

1,829

   

USD

(9,697,358

)

 

USD

45.00

   

11/15/2019

   

(1,508,925

)

 

Perrigo Co. plc

 

Exchange Traded

   

507

   

USD

(2,688,114

)

 

USD

50.00

   

11/15/2019

   

(202,800

)

 

Perrigo Co. plc

 

Exchange Traded

   

805

   

USD

(4,268,110

)

 

USD

55.00

   

11/15/2019

   

(82,110

)

 

Perrigo Co. plc

 

Exchange Traded

   

516

   

USD

(2,735,832

)

 

USD

55.00

   

1/17/2020

   

(121,260

)

 

Post Holdings, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

229

   

USD

(2,356,410

)

 

USD

100.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(137,400

)

 

Post Holdings, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

217

   

USD

(2,232,930

)

 

USD

105.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(69,657

)

 
ServiceMaster
Global Holdings, Inc.
 

Exchange Traded

   

2,441

   

USD

(9,856,758

)

 

USD

45.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(85,435

)

 
ServiceMaster
Global Holdings, Inc.
 

Exchange Traded

   

500

   

USD

(2,019,000

)

 

USD

45.00

   

2/21/2020

   

(42,500

)

 
ServiceMaster
Global Holdings, Inc.
 

Exchange Traded

   

741

   

USD

(2,992,158

)

 

USD

50.00

   

11/15/2019

   

(3,705

)

 
ServiceMaster
Global Holdings, Inc.
 

Exchange Traded

   

500

   

USD

(2,019,000

)

 

USD

50.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(7,500

)

 
Sherwin-Williams Co.
(The)
 

Exchange Traded

   

183

   

USD

(10,473,456

)

 

USD

440.00

   

11/15/2019

   

(2,424,750

)

 
Sherwin-Williams Co.
(The)
 

Exchange Traded

   

63

   

USD

(3,605,616

)

 

USD

520.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(353,745

)

 

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Written Call Options Contracts as of October 31, 2019 (continued)

Description

 

Counterparty

 

Number of
Contracts

 

Notional
Amount

 

Exercise
Price

 

Expiration
Date

 

Value ($)

 

Sherwin-Williams Co.
(The)

 

Exchange Traded

   

212

   

USD

(12,133,184

)

 

USD

550.00

   

12/20/2019

   

(663,560

)

 

Wyndham
Destinations, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

1,672

   

USD

(7,759,752

)

 

USD

45.00

   

11/15/2019

   

(316,008

)

 

Wyndham Hotels
& Resorts, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

1,122

   

USD

(6,055,434

)

 

USD

50.00

   

11/15/2019

   

(403,920

)

 

Wyndham Hotels
& Resorts, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

849

   

USD

(4,582,053

)

 

USD

52.50

   

11/15/2019

   

(157,065

)

 

Wyndham Hotels
& Resorts, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

1,500

   

USD

(8,095,500

)

 

USD

52.50

   

2/21/2020

   

(555,000

)

 

Zillow Group, Inc.

 

Exchange Traded

   

202

   

USD

(657,914

)

 

USD

30.00

   

11/15/2019

   

(84,234

)

 

Total Written Options Contracts (Premiums Received ($26,183,570))

                       

(26,473,745

)

 

Abbreviations

USD  — United States Dollar

See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities

    First Eagle
Global Fund*
  First Eagle
Overseas Fund*
 

Assets

 

Investments, at Cost (Note 1)

 

Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers

 

$

33,580,906,258

   

$

9,748,187,637

   

Investments in securities of affiliated issuers

   

1,535,794,833

     

150,194,628

   

Gold bullion

   

3,255,381,405

     

806,520,370

   

Silver bullion

   

     

   

Investments, at Value (Note 1)

 

Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers

   

44,114,932,256

     

12,258,853,780

   

Investments in securities of affiliated issuers

   

1,546,527,531

     

359,992,661

   

Gold bullion

   

4,658,521,448

     

1,282,551,276

   

Silver bullion

   

     

   

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

14,742,987

     

8,243,280

   

Receivable for investment securities sold

   

8,024,899

     

13,153,337

   

Foreign tax reclaims receivable

   

40,447,965

     

27,409,143

   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

   

39,342,664

     

15,129,163

   

Accrued interest and dividends receivable

   

105,350,337

     

45,765,090

   

Investment for trustee deferred compensation plan (Note 2)

   

4,363,633

     

3,872,289

   

Other assets

   

249,709

     

70,683

   

Total Assets

   

50,532,503,429

     

14,015,040,702

   

Liabilities

 

Investment advisory fees payable (Note 2)

   

31,688,844

     

8,787,272

   

Payable for investment securities purchased

   

65,959,468

     

12,697,593

   

Distribution fees payable (Note 3)

   

6,606,918

     

703,183

   

Administrative fees payable (Note 2)

   

264,222

     

91,842

   

Trustee deferred compensation plan (Note 2)

   

4,363,633

     

3,872,289

   

Service fees payable (Note 3)

   

1,274,033

     

87,316

   

Trustee fees payable

   

281,220

     

92,141

   

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

21,326,566

     

9,367,953

   

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

   

33,286,389

     

14,830,937

   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

   

18,556,711

     

5,912,488

   

Total Liabilities

   

183,608,004

     

56,443,014

   

Net Assets

 

$

50,348,895,425

   

$

13,958,597,688

   

Net Assets Consist of

 

Capital stock (par value, $0.001 per share)

   

852,072

     

556,015

   

Capital surplus

   

36,373,469,243

     

10,674,991,308

   

Total distributable earnings (losses)

   

13,974,574,110

     

3,283,050,365

   

Net Assets

 

$

50,348,895,425

   

$

13,958,597,688

   

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Year Ended October 31, 2019

    First Eagle
U.S. Value Fund*
  First Eagle
Gold Fund*
 

Assets

 

Investments, at Cost (Note 1)

 

Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers

 

$

1,010,816,818

   

$

634,047,239

   

Investments in securities of affiliated issuers

   

     

22,419,760

   

Gold bullion

   

131,663,714

     

115,931,936

   

Silver bullion

   

     

60,006,321

   

Investments, at Value (Note 1)

 

Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers

   

1,401,131,167

     

896,203,792

   

Investments in securities of affiliated issuers

   

     

32,628,136

   

Gold bullion

   

175,731,352

     

214,742,271

   

Silver bullion

   

     

59,134,624

   

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

     

   

Receivable for investment securities sold

   

241,073

     

18,973,297

   

Foreign tax reclaims receivable

   

     

   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

   

662,942

     

1,955,307

   

Accrued interest and dividends receivable

   

996,022

     

62

   

Investment for trustee deferred compensation plan (Note 2)

   

3,381,625

     

194,359

   

Other assets

   

76,779

     

6,106

   

Total Assets

   

1,582,220,960

     

1,223,837,954

   

Liabilities

 

Investment advisory fees payable (Note 2)

   

1,003,508

     

749,986

   

Payable for investment securities purchased

   

2,215,709

     

1,600,320

   

Distribution fees payable (Note 3)

   

261,395

     

152,420

   

Administrative fees payable (Note 2)

   

30,879

     

26,343

   

Trustee deferred compensation plan (Note 2)

   

3,381,625

     

194,359

   

Service fees payable (Note 3)

   

45,010

     

24,723

   

Trustee fees payable

   

10,753

     

2,267

   

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

     

   

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

   

1,555,115

     

746,454

   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

   

521,042

     

524,436

   

Total Liabilities

   

9,025,036

     

4,021,308

   

Net Assets

 

$

1,573,195,924

   

$

1,219,816,646

   

Net Assets Consist of

 

Capital stock (par value, $0.001 per share)

   

83,261

     

64,795

   

Capital surplus

   

1,019,591,461

     

1,544,058,493

   

Total distributable earnings (losses)

   

553,521,202

     

(324,306,642

)

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,573,195,924

   

$

1,219,816,646

   

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

    First Eagle
Global Fund*
  First Eagle
Overseas Fund*
 

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

13,638,544,876

   

$

2,125,741,788

   

Shares outstanding

   

230,587,736

     

86,231,883

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

59.15

   

$

24.65

   

Offering price per share (NAV per share plus maximum sales charge)**

 

$

62.26

(1)

 

$

25.95

(1)

 

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

5,619,287,982

   

$

378,754,740

   

Shares outstanding

   

99,119,725

     

16,062,430

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

56.69

   

$

23.58

   
Redemption proceeds per share (NAV per share less maximum contingent
deferred sale charge)(2)
 

$

56.13

   

$

23.35

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

30,133,165,026

   

$

10,694,125,112

   

Shares outstanding

   

506,278,698

     

423,625,800

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

59.52

   

$

25.24

   

Class R3

 

Net assets

 

$

11,813,475

   

$

95,679

   

Shares outstanding

   

199,079

     

3,807

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

59.34

   

$

25.13

   

Class R4

 

Net assets

 

$

1,825,234

   

$

91,009

   

Shares outstanding

   

30,686

     

3,611

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

59.48

   

$

25.20

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

10,081

   

$

16,403

   

Shares outstanding

   

170

     

651

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

59.47

   

$

25.20

   

Class R6

 

Net assets

 

$

944,248,751

   

$

759,772,957

   

Shares outstanding

   

15,855,426

     

30,086,600

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

59.55

   

$

25.25

   

*  First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund and First Eagle Gold Fund financial statements are shown on a consolidated basis and include the balances of the First Eagle Global Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle Overseas Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle U.S. Value Cayman Fund, Ltd., and First Eagle Gold Cayman Fund, Ltd., respectively.

**  A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may apply on redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $1,000,000 or more without an initial sales charge.

(1)  The maximum sales charge is 5.00% for Class A shares. Classes C, I, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have no front-end sales charges.

(2)  The maximum contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) is 1.00% for Class C shares, which is charged on the lesser of the original purchase price or the current market value at the time of sale. This pertains to shares sold or redeemed within the first year of purchase.

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Year Ended October 31, 2019

    First Eagle
U.S. Value Fund*
  First Eagle
Gold Fund*
 

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

613,547,940

   

$

386,632,850

   

Shares outstanding

   

32,562,859

     

20,722,606

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

18.84

   

$

18.66

   

Offering price per share (NAV per share plus maximum sales charge)**

 

$

19.83

(1)

 

$

19.64

(1)

 

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

194,380,127

   

$

115,623,884

   

Shares outstanding

   

10,862,306

     

6,758,790

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

17.89

   

$

17.11

   
Redemption proceeds per share (NAV per share less maximum contingent
deferred sale charge)(2)
 

$

17.72

   

$

16.94

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

749,244,563

   

$

553,632,953

   

Shares outstanding

   

39,001,968

     

28,802,758

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

19.21

   

$

19.22

   

Class R3

 

Net assets

 

$

54,222

   

$

491,088

   

Shares outstanding

   

2,832

     

25,614

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

19.15

   

$

19.17

   

Class R4

 

Net assets

 

$

9,885

   

$

10,390

   

Shares outstanding

   

515

     

539

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

19.18

   

$

19.26

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

9,888

   

$

166,294

   

Shares outstanding

   

515

     

8,627

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

19.18

   

$

19.28

   

Class R6

 

Net assets

 

$

15,949,299

   

$

163,259,187

   

Shares outstanding

   

830,020

     

8,475,720

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

19.22

   

$

19.26

   

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

    First Eagle
Global Income
Builder Fund
  First Eagle
High Yield Fund
 

Assets

 

Investments, at Cost (Note 1)

 

Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers

 

$

1,285,739,600

   

$

269,178,918

   

Gold bullion

   

74,192,280

     

   

Investments, at Value (Note 1)

 

Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers

   

1,379,835,583

     

267,525,651

   

Gold bullion

   

89,897,969

     

   

Cash

   

     

   

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

398,320

     

73,527

   

Receivable for investment securities sold

   

384,123

     

2,250

   

Foreign tax reclaims receivable

   

1,986,827

     

   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

   

2,735,262

     

45,962

   

Accrued interest and dividends receivable

   

6,524,939

     

3,822,537

   

Investment for trustee deferred compensation plan (Note 2)

   

556,424

     

246,377

   

Other assets

   

8,858

     

26,260

   

Total Assets

   

1,482,328,305

     

271,742,564

   

Liabilities

 

Investment advisory fees payable (Note 2)

   

930,811

     

164,034

   
Option contracts written, at value (premiums received $—, $— and
$26,183,570, respectively)
   

     

   

Payable for investment securities purchased

   

785,121

     

2,250

   

Distribution fees payable (Note 3)

   

266,903

     

48,279

   

Administrative fees payable (Note 2)

   

62,056

     

11,717

   

Trustee deferred compensation plan (Note 2)

   

556,424

     

246,377

   

Service fees payable (Note 3)

   

61,933

     

10,845

   

Trustee fees payable

   

3,928

     

1,581

   

Payable for dividends to shareholders

   

180,675

     

156,552

   

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

837,690

     

78,263

   

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

   

1,492,311

     

476,701

   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

   

427,052

     

366,744

   

Total Liabilities

   

5,604,904

     

1,563,343

   

Net Assets

 

$

1,476,723,401

   

$

270,179,221

   

Net Assets Consist of

 

Capital stock (par value, $0.001 per share)

   

121,801

     

31,014

   

Capital surplus

   

1,370,284,902

     

386,163,679

   

Total distributable earnings (losses)

   

106,316,698

     

(116,015,472

)

 

Net Assets

 

$

1,476,723,401

   

$

270,179,221

   

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Year Ended October 31, 2019

    First Eagle
Fund of America
 

Assets

 

Investments, at Cost (Note 1)

 

Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers

 

$

887,237,612

   

Gold bullion

   

   

Investments, at Value (Note 1)

 

Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers

   

1,049,803,110

   

Gold bullion

   

   

Cash

   

216,573

   

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

   

Receivable for investment securities sold

   

2,393,563

   

Foreign tax reclaims receivable

   

   

Receivable for Fund shares sold

   

169,879

   

Accrued interest and dividends receivable

   

724,949

   

Investment for trustee deferred compensation plan (Note 2)

   

1,506,054

   

Other assets

   

51,517

   

Total Assets

   

1,054,865,645

   

Liabilities

 

Investment advisory fees payable (Note 2)

   

786,774

   
Option contracts written, at value (premiums received $—, $— and
$26,183,570, respectively)
   

26,473,745

   

Payable for investment securities purchased

   

58,896

   

Distribution fees payable (Note 3)

   

189,476

   

Administrative fees payable (Note 2)

   

24,648

   

Trustee deferred compensation plan (Note 2)

   

1,506,054

   

Service fees payable (Note 3)

   

26,600

   

Trustee fees payable

   

17,056

   

Payable for dividends to shareholders

   

   

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

   

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

   

1,653,421

   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

   

629,302

   

Total Liabilities

   

31,365,972

   

Net Assets

 

$

1,023,499,673

   

Net Assets Consist of

 

Capital stock (par value, $0.001 per share)

   

39,413

   

Capital surplus

   

859,514,998

   

Total distributable earnings (losses)

   

163,945,262

   

Net Assets

 

$

1,023,499,673

   

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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

    First Eagle
Global Income
Builder Fund
  First Eagle
High Yield Fund
 

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

392,941,707

   

$

73,567,184

   

Shares outstanding

   

32,351,845

     

8,445,828

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

12.15

   

$

8.71

   

Offering price per share (NAV per share plus maximum sales charge)*

 

$

12.79

(1)

 

$

9.12

(2)

 

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

289,037,068

   

$

50,100,042

   

Shares outstanding

   

23,864,750

     

5,756,398

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

12.11

   

$

8.70

   
Redemption proceeds per share (NAV per share less maximum contingent
deferred sale charge)(3)
 

$

11.99

   

$

8.62

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

793,439,539

   

$

144,532,087

   

Shares outstanding

   

65,476,769

     

16,584,726

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

12.12

   

$

8.71

   

Class Y

 

Net assets

 

$

   

$

   

Shares outstanding

   

     

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

   

$

   

Class R3

 

Net assets

 

$

52,416

   

$

52,456

   

Shares outstanding

   

4,326

     

6,015

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

12.12

   

$

8.72

   

Class R4

 

Net assets

 

$

10,061

   

$

10,022

   

Shares outstanding

   

831

     

1,149

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

12.11

   

$

8.72

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

10,064

   

$

10,015

   

Shares outstanding

   

831

     

1,149

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

12.11

   

$

8.71

   

Class R6

 

Net assets

 

$

1,232,546

   

$

1,907,415

   

Shares outstanding

   

101,795

     

218,887

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

12.11

   

$

8.71

   

*  A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may apply on redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $1,000,000 or more without an initial sales charge.

  Effective July 8, 2019, with respect to the First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund and the First Eagle High Yield Fund, a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may apply on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $250,000 or more without an initial sales charge.

(1)  The maximum sales charge is 5.00% for Class A shares. Classes C, I, Y (for First Eagle Fund of America only), R3, R4, R5 and R6 have no front-end sales charges.

(2)  The maximum sales charge is 4.50% for Class A shares. Classes C, I, R3, R4, R5 and R6 have no front-end sales charges.

(3)  The maximum contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) is 1.00% for Class C shares, which is charged on the lesser of the original purchase price or the current market value at the time of sale. This pertains to shares sold or redeemed within the first year of purchase.

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Year Ended October 31, 2019

  First Eagle
Fund of America
 

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

273,445,622

   

Shares outstanding

   

10,337,706

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

26.45

   

Offering price per share (NAV per share plus maximum sales charge)*

 

$

27.84

(1)

 

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

115,146,013

   

Shares outstanding

   

5,943,338

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

19.37

   
Redemption proceeds per share (NAV per share less maximum contingent
deferred sale charge)(3)
 

$

19.18

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

384,509,976

   

Shares outstanding

   

13,959,992

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

27.54

   

Class Y

 

Net assets

 

$

247,674,079

   

Shares outstanding

   

9,072,699

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

27.30

   

Class R3

 

Net assets

 

$

47,972

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,753

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

27.37

   

Class R4

 

Net assets

 

$

9,773

   

Shares outstanding

   

355

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

27.52

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

9,776

   

Shares outstanding

   

355

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

27.53

   

Class R6

 

Net assets

 

$

2,656,462

   

Shares outstanding

   

96,369

   

Net asset value per share and redemption proceeds per share

 

$

27.57

   

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Statements of Operations

    First Eagle
Global Fund*
  First Eagle
Overseas Fund*
 

Investment Income

 

Interest (net of $771,799, $351,899, $— and $—, foreign taxes withheld)

 

$

184,132,270

   

$

46,406,677

   
Dividends from: (net of $52,875,460, $25,729,559, $180,442 and $484,096
foreign taxes withheld)
 

Unaffiliated issuers

   

894,310,481

     

277,203,112

   

Affiliated issuers

   

23,858,943

     

19,874,641

   

Total Income

   

1,102,301,694

     

343,484,430

   

Expenses

 

Investment advisory fees (Note 2)

   

370,998,449

     

102,713,245

   

Distributions fees (Note 3)

 

Class A

   

32,083,084

     

5,247,975

   

Class C

   

53,169,034

     

3,922,126

   

Class R3

   

7,531

     

262

   

Class R4

   

849

     

84

   

Shareholder servicing agent fees

   

33,657,340

     

9,859,444

   

Service fees (Note 3)

 

Class C

   

17,723,011

     

1,307,375

   

Class R3

   

3,012

     

105

   

Administrative costs (Note 2)

   

3,302,617

     

1,163,725

   

Professional fees

   

614,077

     

324,156

   

Custodian and accounting fees

   

7,586,000

     

2,922,554

   

Shareholder reporting fees

   

3,087,133

     

1,015,326

   

Trustees' fees

   

1,415,346

     

422,279

   

Registration and filing fees

   

390,434

     

58,483

   

Other expenses

   

896,771

     

277,972

   

Total Expenses

   

524,934,688

     

129,235,111

   

Expense waiver (Note 2)

   

     

   

Expense reductions due to earnings credits (Note 1)

   

(388,399

)

   

(88,455

)

 

Net Expenses

   

524,546,289

     

129,146,656

   

Net Investment income (loss) (Note 1)

   

577,755,405

     

214,337,774

   
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments and Foreign
Currency Related Transactions (Note 1)
 

Net realized gains (losses) from:

 

Transactions in investment securities of unaffiliated issuers

   

2,300,443,525

     

550,451,855

   

Transactions in investment securities of affiliated issuers

   

6,627,745

     

11,430,612

   

Commodity related transactions

   

102,262,683

     

62,814,017

   

Settlement of foreign currency and foreign currency transactions

   

(2,093,133

)

   

(1,014,690

)

 

Settlement of forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

103,011,084

     

54,613,075

   
     

2,510,251,904

     

678,294,869

   

Changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

 
Investment securities of unaffiliated issuers and commodity related transactions
(net of decrease in deferred capital gain country tax accruals of
$6,293,631, $4,835,368, $— and $—)
   

2,279,322,278

     

832,944,160

   

Investment securities of affiliated issuers

   

(24,132,300

)

   

(158,141,295

)

 

Foreign currency and foreign currency translations

   

1,253,586

     

110

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

(74,125,180

)

   

(38,854,110

)

 
     

2,182,318,384

     

635,948,865

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments, commodity,
foreign currency and forward contract related transactions
   

4,692,570,288

     

1,314,243,734

   

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

5,270,325,693

   

$

1,528,581,508

   

*  First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund and First Eagle Gold Fund financial statements are shown on a consolidated basis and include the balances of the First Eagle Global Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle Overseas Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle U.S. Value Cayman Fund, Ltd., and First Eagle Gold Cayman Fund, Ltd., respectively.

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Year Ended October 31, 2019

    First Eagle
U.S. Value Fund*
  First Eagle
Gold Fund*
 

Investment Income

 

Interest (net of $771,799, $351,899, $— and $—, foreign taxes withheld)

 

$

9,196,913

   

$

1,009,761

   
Dividends from: (net of $52,875,460, $25,729,559, $180,442 and $484,096
foreign taxes withheld)
 

Unaffiliated issuers

   

23,745,137

     

9,230,814

   

Affiliated issuers

   

     

   

Total Income

   

32,942,050

     

10,240,575

   

Expenses

 

Investment advisory fees (Note 2)

   

12,530,251

     

7,669,571

   

Distributions fees (Note 3)

 

Class A

   

1,478,734

     

844,326

   

Class C

   

2,067,357

     

842,546

   

Class R3

   

130

     

469

   

Class R4

   

3

     

3

   

Shareholder servicing agent fees

   

1,225,677

     

1,142,423

   

Service fees (Note 3)

 

Class C

   

689,119

     

280,849

   

Class R3

   

52

     

188

   

Administrative costs (Note 2)

   

403,977

     

390,282

   

Professional fees

   

212,038

     

219,537

   

Custodian and accounting fees

   

316,030

     

550,936

   

Shareholder reporting fees

   

129,953

     

153,805

   

Trustees' fees

   

56,224

     

33,117

   

Registration and filing fees

   

65,096

     

74,404

   

Other expenses

   

49,061

     

35,096

   

Total Expenses

   

19,223,702

     

12,237,552

   

Expense waiver (Note 2)

   

(835,374

)

   

   

Expense reductions due to earnings credits (Note 1)

   

(25,459

)

   

(34,909

)

 

Net Expenses

   

18,362,869

     

12,202,643

   

Net Investment income (loss) (Note 1)

   

14,579,181

     

(1,962,068

)

 
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments and Foreign
Currency Related Transactions (Note 1)
 

Net realized gains (losses) from:

 

Transactions in investment securities of unaffiliated issuers

   

120,502,100

     

(96,091,122

)

 

Transactions in investment securities of affiliated issuers

   

     

   

Commodity related transactions

   

(1,959,025

)

   

5,991,410

   

Settlement of foreign currency and foreign currency transactions

   

3,941

     

(2,184

)

 

Settlement of forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

     

   
     

118,547,016

     

(90,101,896

)

 

Changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

 
Investment securities of unaffiliated issuers and commodity related transactions
(net of decrease in deferred capital gain country tax accruals of
$6,293,631, $4,835,368, $— and $—)
   

14,804,964

     

444,997,939

   

Investment securities of affiliated issuers

   

     

10,208,376

   

Foreign currency and foreign currency translations

   

     

124

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

     

   
     

14,804,964

     

455,206,439

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments, commodity,
foreign currency and forward contract related transactions
   

133,351,980

     

365,104,543

   

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

147,931,161

   

$

363,142,475

   

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Statements of Operations (continued)

    First Eagle
Global Income
Builder Fund
  First Eagle
High Yield Fund
 

Investment Income

 

Interest (net of $18,875, $— and $—, foreign taxes withheld)

 

$

22,762,476

   

$

17,582,082

   

Dividends from: (net of $1,406,044, $—and $—foreign taxes withheld)

 

Unaffiliated issuers

   

25,604,817

     

4,676

   

Total Income

   

48,367,293

     

17,586,758

   

Expenses

 

Investment advisory fees (Note 2)

   

11,028,163

     

2,083,446

   

Distributions fees (Note 3)

 

Class A

   

932,369

     

191,282

   

Class C

   

2,310,106

     

423,281

   

Class Y

   

     

   

Class R3

   

126

     

128

   

Class R4

   

3

     

3

   

Shareholder servicing agent fees

   

962,672

     

241,736

   

Service fees (Note 3)

 

Class C

   

770,035

     

141,094

   

Class R3

   

50

     

51

   

Administrative costs (Note 2)

   

735,232

     

148,821

   

Professional fees

   

240,700

     

303,619

   

Custodian and accounting fees

   

358,322

     

171,680

   

Shareholder reporting fees

   

102,455

     

45,103

   

Trustees' fees

   

36,099

     

7,253

   

Registration and filing fees

   

163,295

     

173,599

   

Other expenses

   

47,078

     

17,613

   

Total Expenses

   

17,686,705

     

3,948,709

   

Expense waiver (Note 2)

   

     

(297,632

)

 

Expense reductions due to earnings credits (Note 1)

   

(11,137

)

   

(7,019

)

 

Net Expenses

   

17,675,568

     

3,644,058

   

Net Investment income (Note 1)

   

30,691,725

     

13,942,700

   
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments and Foreign
Currency Related Transactions (Note 1)
 

Net realized gains (losses) from:

 

Transactions in investment securities of unaffiliated issuers

   

16,729,643

     

(3,279,306

)

 

Settlement of foreign currency and foreign currency transactions

   

(177,483

)

   

(11,585

)

 

Settlement of forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

3,968,143

     

156,958

   

Expiration or closing of option contracts written

   

     

   
     

20,520,303

     

(3,133,933

)

 

Changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

 
Investment securities of unaffiliated issuers and commodity related transactions
(net of decrease in deferred capital gain country tax accruals of $120,574,
$and $—)
   

74,267,971

     

(530,564

)

 

Foreign currency and foreign currency translations

   

83,518

     

254

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

(2,257,528

)

   

(33,381

)

 

Option contracts written

   

     

   
     

72,093,961

     

(563,691

)

 
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments, commodity, foreign
currency and forward contract related transactions and option contracts written
   

92,614,264

     

(3,697,624

)

 

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

123,305,989

   

$

10,245,076

   

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

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Year Ended October 31, 2019

    First Eagle
Fund of America
 

Investment Income

 

Interest (net of $18,875, $— and $—, foreign taxes withheld)

 

$

70,790

   

Dividends from: (net of $1,406,044, $—and $—foreign taxes withheld)

 

Unaffiliated issuers

   

17,695,445

   

Total Income

   

17,766,235

   

Expenses

 

Investment advisory fees (Note 2)

   

10,737,397

   

Distributions fees (Note 3)

 

Class A

   

766,008

   

Class C

   

1,244,922

   

Class Y

   

632,608

   

Class R3

   

115

   

Class R4

   

3

   

Shareholder servicing agent fees

   

1,170,744

   

Service fees (Note 3)

 

Class C

   

414,974

   

Class R3

   

46

   

Administrative costs (Note 2)

   

345,715

   

Professional fees

   

253,689

   

Custodian and accounting fees

   

192,532

   

Shareholder reporting fees

   

131,140

   

Trustees' fees

   

38,649

   

Registration and filing fees

   

74,291

   

Other expenses

   

41,815

   

Total Expenses

   

16,044,648

   

Expense waiver (Note 2)

   

(182,861

)

 

Expense reductions due to earnings credits (Note 1)

   

(25,640

)

 

Net Expenses

   

15,836,147

   

Net Investment income (Note 1)

   

1,930,088

   
Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments and Foreign
Currency Related Transactions (Note 1)
 

Net realized gains (losses) from:

 

Transactions in investment securities of unaffiliated issuers

   

(20,305,612

)

 

Settlement of foreign currency and foreign currency transactions

   

   

Settlement of forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

   

Expiration or closing of option contracts written

   

23,063,704

   
     

2,758,092

   

Changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:

 
Investment securities of unaffiliated issuers and commodity related transactions
(net of decrease in deferred capital gain country tax accruals of $120,574,
$and $—)
   

73,313,963

   

Foreign currency and foreign currency translations

   

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

   

Option contracts written

   

(5,551,558

)

 
     

67,762,405

   
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments, commodity, foreign
currency and forward contract related transactions and option contracts written
   

70,520,497

   

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$

72,450,585

   

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

    First Eagle
Global Fund*
  First Eagle
Overseas Fund*
 
    For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
 

Operations

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

577,755,405

   

$

484,983,261

   

$

214,337,774

   

$

215,575,460

   
Net realized gain (loss) from investments, commodity, foreign currency
and forward contract related transactions
   

2,510,251,904

     

2,604,916,745

     

678,294,869

     

272,506,268

   
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments,
commodity, foreign currency and forward contract related translations
   

2,182,318,384

     

(4,508,218,997

)

   

635,948,865

     

(1,646,262,333

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   

5,270,325,693

     

(1,418,318,991

)

   

1,528,581,508

     

(1,158,180,605

)

 

Distributions to Shareholders

 

Distributable earnings:

 

Class A

   

(692,719,551

)

   

(606,752,965

)

   

(60,143,479

)

   

(100,523,358

)

 

Class C

   

(438,549,111

)

   

(370,678,418

)

   

(14,529,586

)

   

(25,248,888

)

 

Class I

   

(1,719,036,034

)

   

(1,358,148,668

)

   

(330,575,517

)

   

(479,285,134

)

 

Class R3

   

(2,764

)

   

     

(1,374

)

   

   

Class R4

   

(6,884

)

   

     

(2,371

)

   

   

Class R6

   

(41,635,449

)

   

(33,607,589

)

   

(19,254,020

)

   

(23,065,085

)

 

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions

   

(2,891,949,793

)

   

(2,369,187,640

)

   

(424,506,347

)

   

(628,122,465

)

 

Fund Share Transactions

 

Class A

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

3,271,908,426

     

1,224,551,719

     

460,935,725

     

276,528,849

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

617,818,566

     

544,413,334

     

55,634,918

     

93,872,905

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(3,281,442,171

)

   

(3,388,063,113

)

   

(734,932,846

)

   

(1,020,086,506

)

 

Redemption fees

   

     

     

     

   

Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

608,284,821

     

(1,619,098,060

)

   

(218,362,203

)

   

(649,684,752

)

 

Class C

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

383,579,875

     

648,500,231

     

40,825,108

     

52,222,243

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

382,044,415

     

317,174,866

     

13,122,055

     

22,590,698

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(4,080,572,266

)

   

(2,206,072,081

)

   

(401,665,657

)

   

(200,225,033

)

 

Redemption fees

   

     

     

     

   

Decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

(3,314,947,976

)

   

(1,240,396,984

)

   

(347,718,494

)

   

(125,412,092

)

 

Class I

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

5,953,753,039

     

6,499,724,308

     

2,445,116,161

     

2,741,081,613

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

1,424,973,867

     

1,111,628,598

     

289,973,271

     

415,932,811

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(7,968,305,504

)

   

(7,019,996,696

)

   

(3,970,651,617

)

   

(4,545,773,336

)

 

Redemption fees

   

     

     

     

   

Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

(589,578,598

)

   

591,356,210

     

(1,235,562,185

)

   

(1,388,758,912

)

 

Class R3^

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

12,036,038

     

50,000

     

171,499

     

50,000

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

2,764

     

     

1,374

     

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(546,610

)

   

     

(137,625

)

   

   

Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

11,492,192

     

50,000

     

35,248

     

50,000

   

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    First Eagle
U.S. Value Fund*
  First Eagle
Gold Fund*
 
    For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
 

Operations

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

14,579,181

   

$

10,795,901

   

$

(1,962,068

)

 

$

(4,344,257

)

 
Net realized gain (loss) from investments, commodity, foreign currency
and forward contract related transactions
   

118,547,016

     

245,701,019

     

(90,101,896

)

   

(32,189,792

)

 
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments,
commodity, foreign currency and forward contract related translations
   

14,804,964

     

(209,202,271

)

   

455,206,439

     

(204,999,737

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   

147,931,161

     

47,294,649

     

363,142,475

     

(241,533,786

)

 

Distributions to Shareholders

 

Distributable earnings:

 

Class A

   

(77,073,805

)

   

(58,503,100

)

   

     

   

Class C

   

(46,505,657

)

   

(37,627,194

)

   

     

   

Class I

   

(112,909,702

)

   

(80,531,112

)

   

     

   

Class R3

   

(6,536

)

   

     

     

   

Class R4

   

     

     

     

   

Class R6

   

(184,967

)

   

(71,031

)

   

     

   

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions

   

(236,680,667

)

   

(176,732,437

)

   

     

   

Fund Share Transactions

 

Class A

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

179,904,902

     

41,991,739

     

82,585,998

     

61,982,742

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

69,267,374

     

52,538,244

     

     

70

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(201,278,068

)

   

(178,377,316

)

   

(108,826,192

)

   

(136,640,148

)

 

Redemption fees

   

     

     

52,189

     

45,462

   

Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

47,894,208

     

(83,847,333

)

   

(26,188,005

)

   

(74,611,874

)

 

Class C

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

30,700,500

     

19,152,245

     

19,191,096

     

14,619,282

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

41,243,759

     

33,057,577

     

     

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(215,806,128

)

   

(108,975,779

)

   

(54,073,065

)

   

(36,873,080

)

 

Redemption fees

   

     

     

2,267

     

5,150

   

Decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

(143,861,869

)

   

(56,765,957

)

   

(34,879,702

)

   

(22,248,648

)

 

Class I

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

184,833,957

     

120,630,775

     

187,192,608

     

227,960,479

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

84,996,432

     

60,673,897

     

     

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(352,837,070

)

   

(232,350,174

)

   

(185,797,158

)

   

(283,488,512

)

 

Redemption fees

   

     

     

12,187

     

21,428

   

Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

(83,006,681

)

   

(51,045,502

)

   

1,407,637

     

(55,506,605

)

 

Class R3^

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

     

50,000

     

429,311

     

50,000

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

6,536

     

     

     

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

     

     

(65,106

)

   

   

Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

6,536

     

50,000

     

364,205

     

50,000

   

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

    First Eagle
Global Fund*
  First Eagle
Overseas Fund*
 
    For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
 

Class R4^^

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

2,795,870

     

137,253

     

3,907

     

87,819

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

6,884

     

     

2,371

     

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(1,194,433

)

   

(11,405

)

   

(427

)

   

(203

)

 

Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

1,608,321

     

125,848

     

5,851

     

87,616

   

Class R5^^^

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

10,000

     

     

15,401

     

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

     

     

     

   

Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

10,000

     

     

15,401

     

   

Class R6

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

363,331,681

     

418,628,764

     

166,511,413

     

384,435,275

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

40,944,875

     

33,558,622

     

19,254,020

     

23,065,086

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(291,773,365

)

   

(459,798,650

)

   

(77,083,438

)

   

(288,110,948

)

 

Redemption fees

   

     

     

     

   

Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

112,503,191

     

(7,611,264

)

   

108,681,995

     

119,389,413

   

Decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

(3,170,628,049

)

   

(2,275,574,250

)

   

(1,692,904,387

)

   

(2,044,328,727

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(792,252,149

)

   

(6,063,080,881

)

   

(588,829,226

)

   

(3,830,631,797

)

 

Net Assets (Note 1)

 

Beginning of period

   

51,141,147,574

     

57,204,228,455

     

14,547,426,914

     

18,378,058,711

   

End of period

 

$

50,348,895,425

   

$

51,141,147,574

   

$

13,958,597,688

   

$

14,547,426,914

   

Changes in Shares Outstanding

 

Class A

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

219,232,910

     

246,545,224

     

95,702,399

     

122,500,903

   

Shares sold

   

58,373,490

     

20,697,314

     

19,986,713

     

11,304,528

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

11,812,984

     

9,295,122

     

2,561,460

     

3,834,666

   

Shares redeemed

   

(58,831,648

)

   

(57,304,750

)

   

(32,018,689

)

   

(41,937,698

)

 

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

230,587,736

     

219,232,910

     

86,231,883

     

95,702,399

   

Class C

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

160,174,219

     

182,160,833

     

31,631,117

     

37,041,061

   

Shares sold

   

7,238,405

     

11,194,246

     

1,912,963

     

2,206,972

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

7,569,735

     

5,603,815

     

627,549

     

958,525

   

Shares redeemed

   

(75,862,634

)

   

(38,784,675

)

   

(18,109,199

)

   

(8,575,441

)

 

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

99,119,725

     

160,174,219

     

16,062,430

     

31,631,117

   

Class I

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

517,074,173

     

507,106,244

     

476,883,544

     

533,805,436

   

Shares sold

   

106,687,936

     

109,292,609

     

104,512,931

     

109,068,698

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

27,137,190

     

18,902,049

     

13,067,746

     

16,630,658

   

Shares redeemed

   

(144,620,601

)

   

(118,226,729

)

   

(170,838,421

)

   

(182,621,248

)

 

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

506,278,698

     

517,074,173

     

423,625,800

     

476,883,544

   

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118



    First Eagle
U.S. Value Fund*
  First Eagle
Gold Fund*
 
    For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
 

Class R4^^

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

10,000

     

     

10,001

     

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

     

     

     

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

     

     

     

   

Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

10,000

     

     

10,001

     

   

Class R5^^^

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

10,000

     

     

160,501

     

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

     

     

(9

)

   

   

Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

10,000

     

     

160,492

     

   

Class R6

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

19,830,238

     

663,125

     

82,714,896

     

76,362,008

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

184,967

     

71,031

     

     

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(8,300,254

)

   

(131,066

)

   

(39,882,250

)

   

(2,068,602

)

 

Redemption fees

   

     

     

7,995

     

861

   

Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

11,714,951

     

603,090

     

42,840,641

     

74,294,267

   

Decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

(167,232,855

)

   

(191,005,702

)

   

(16,284,731

)

   

(78,022,860

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(255,982,361

)

   

(320,443,490

)

   

346,857,744

     

(319,556,646

)

 

Net Assets (Note 1)

 

Beginning of period

   

1,829,178,285

     

2,149,621,775

     

872,958,902

     

1,192,515,548

   

End of period

 

$

1,573,195,924

   

$

1,829,178,285

   

$

1,219,816,646

   

$

872,958,902

   

Changes in Shares Outstanding

 

Class A

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

29,715,273

     

33,712,629

     

22,516,480

     

27,337,437

   

Shares sold

   

10,071,751

     

2,059,229

     

5,081,808

     

3,977,822

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

4,064,987

     

2,650,765

     

     

   

Shares redeemed

   

(11,289,152

)

   

(8,707,350

)

   

(6,875,682

)

   

(8,798,779

)

 

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

32,562,859

     

29,715,273

     

20,722,606

     

22,516,480

   

Class C

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

19,003,194

     

21,838,438

     

9,240,028

     

10,807,036

   

Shares sold

   

1,875,900

     

981,512

     

1,249,231

     

1,020,450

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

2,531,823

     

1,731,670

     

     

   

Shares redeemed

   

(12,548,611

)

   

(5,548,426

)

   

(3,730,469

)

   

(2,587,458

)

 

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

10,862,306

     

19,003,194

     

6,758,790

     

9,240,028

   

Class I

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

43,254,719

     

45,508,156

     

29,200,296

     

33,122,412

   

Shares sold

   

10,470,510

     

5,837,062

     

11,419,725

     

14,150,900

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

4,904,583

     

3,015,601

     

     

   

Shares redeemed

   

(19,627,844

)

   

(11,106,100

)

   

(11,817,263

)

   

(18,073,016

)

 

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

39,001,968

     

43,254,719

     

28,802,758

     

29,200,296

   

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

    First Eagle
Global Fund*
  First Eagle
Overseas Fund*
 
    For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
 

Class R3^

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

848

     

     

1,992

     

   

Shares sold

   

207,574

     

848

     

7,345

     

1,992

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

53

     

     

62

     

   

Shares redeemed

   

(9,396

)

   

     

(5,592

)

   

   

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

199,079

     

848

     

3,807

     

1,992

   

Class R4^^

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

2,055

     

     

3,357

     

   

Shares sold

   

48,932

     

2,247

     

165

     

3,365

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

131

     

     

107

     

   

Shares redeemed

   

(20,432

)

   

(192

)

   

(18

)

   

(8

)

 

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

30,686

     

2,055

     

3,611

     

3,357

   

Class R5^^^

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

     

     

     

   

Shares sold

   

170

     

     

651

     

   

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

170

     

     

651

     

   

Class R6

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

13,781,064

     

13,935,723

     

25,446,909

     

21,010,387

   

Shares sold

   

6,422,718

     

7,052,137

     

6,991,127

     

15,054,091

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

779,902

     

570,628

     

868,080

     

922,603

   

Shares redeemed

   

(5,128,258

)

   

(7,777,424

)

   

(3,219,516

)

   

(11,540,172

)

 

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

15,855,426

     

13,781,064

     

30,086,600

     

25,446,909

   

*  First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund and First Eagle Gold Fund financial statements are shown on a consolidated basis and include the balances of the First Eagle Global Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle Overseas Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle U.S. Value Cayman Fund, Ltd., and First Eagle Gold Cayman Fund, Ltd., respectively.

^  Represents the year ended October 31, 2019 and the period from May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018.

^^  Represents the year ended October 31, 2019 and the period from January 17, 2018 to October 31, 2018 (for First Eagle Global Fund and First Eagle Overseas Fund) and represents the period from July 29, 2019 to October 31, 2019 (for First Eagle U.S. Value Fund and First Eagle Gold Fund).

^^^  Represents the period from July 29, 2019 to October 31, 2019 (for First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund and First Eagle Gold Fund) and represents the period from March 11, 2019 to October 31, 2019 (for First Eagle Overseas Fund only).

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

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    First Eagle
U.S. Value Fund*
  First Eagle
Gold Fund*
 
    For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
 

Class R3^

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

2,455

     

     

3,058

     

   

Shares sold

   

     

2,455

     

26,237

     

3,058

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

377

     

     

     

   

Shares redeemed

   

     

     

(3,681

)

   

   

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

2,832

     

2,455

     

25,614

     

3,058

   

Class R4^^

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

     

     

     

   

Shares sold

   

515

     

     

539

     

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

     

     

     

   

Shares redeemed

   

     

     

     

   

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

515

     

     

539

     

   

Class R5^^^

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

     

     

     

   

Shares sold

   

515

     

     

8,627

     

   

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

515

     

     

8,627

     

   

Class R6

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

67,312

     

38,511

     

5,528,002

     

925,271

   

Shares sold

   

1,187,230

     

31,624

     

5,175,389

     

4,742,774

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

10,673

     

3,530

     

     

   

Shares redeemed

   

(435,195

)

   

(6,353

)

   

(2,227,671

)

   

(140,043

)

 

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

830,020

     

67,312

     

8,475,720

     

5,528,002

   

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

    First Eagle
Global Income Builder Fund
  First Eagle
High Yield Fund
 
    For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
 

Operations

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

30,691,725

   

$

30,143,226

   

$

13,942,700

   

$

19,743,922

   
Net realized gain (loss) from investments, commodity,
foreign currency and forward contract related transactions
   

20,520,303

     

26,551,435

     

(3,133,933

)

   

(18,326,706

)

 
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments,
commodity, foreign currency and forward contract related translations
   

72,093,961

     

(93,820,381

)

   

(563,691

)

   

7,731,467

   

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   

123,305,989

     

(37,125,720

)

   

10,245,076

     

9,148,683

   

Distributions to Shareholders

 

Distributable earnings:

 

Class A

   

(7,959,646

)

   

(6,559,801

)

   

(3,539,669

)

   

(4,303,785

)

 

Class C

   

(4,314,558

)

   

(3,803,993

)

   

(2,201,702

)

   

(3,142,692

)

 

Class I

   

(18,873,689

)

   

(16,800,585

)

   

(8,036,793

)

   

(11,404,922

)

 

Class Y

   

     

     

     

   

Class R3

   

(981

)

   

(434

)

   

(2,315

)

   

(1,223

)

 

Class R4

   

(34

)

   

     

(92

)

   

   

Class R5

   

(37

)

   

     

(92

)

   

   

Class R6

   

(24,891

)

   

(24,988

)

   

(83,211

)

   

(7,045

)

 

Return of capital:

 

Class A

   

     

(1,802,464

)

   

     

   

Class C

   

     

(1,712,626

)

   

     

   

Class I

   

     

(4,062,522

)

   

     

   

Class R3

   

     

(131

)

   

     

   

Class R6

   

     

(6,134

)

   

     

   

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions

   

(31,173,836

)

   

(34,773,678

)

   

(13,863,874

)

   

(18,859,667

)

 

Fund Share Transactions

 

Class A

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

182,973,455

     

66,225,822

     

18,673,502

     

9,882,632

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

7,221,260

     

7,550,850

     

3,355,393

     

4,012,630

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(140,709,504

)

   

(77,800,723

)

   

(25,975,172

)

   

(31,930,168

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

49,485,211

     

(4,024,051

)

   

(3,946,277

)

   

(18,034,906

)

 

Class C

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

84,300,874

     

47,046,328

     

7,836,167

     

3,355,254

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

3,762,702

     

4,835,878

     

1,977,613

     

2,736,032

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(116,499,481

)

   

(72,997,980

)

   

(21,780,605

)

   

(28,984,402

)

 

Decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

(28,435,905

)

   

(21,115,774

)

   

(11,966,825

)

   

(22,893,116

)

 

Class I

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

257,720,555

     

221,397,842

     

23,691,277

     

56,106,941

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

15,198,629

     

16,333,126

     

6,214,659

     

8,650,413

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(269,742,201

)

   

(173,536,233

)

   

(67,597,874

)

   

(153,351,520

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

3,176,983

     

64,194,735

     

(37,691,938

)

   

(88,594,166

)

 

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    First Eagle
Fund of America
 
    For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
 

Operations

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

1,930,088

   

$

4,971,815

   
Net realized gain (loss) from investments, commodity,
foreign currency and forward contract related transactions
   

2,758,092

     

303,518,629

   
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments,
commodity, foreign currency and forward contract related translations
   

67,762,405

     

(515,736,650

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   

72,450,585

     

(207,246,206

)

 

Distributions to Shareholders

 

Distributable earnings:

 

Class A

   

(65,928,592

)

   

(56,857,513

)

 

Class C

   

(50,705,751

)

   

(45,042,463

)

 

Class I

   

(98,590,050

)

   

(75,650,243

)

 

Class Y

   

(48,884,759

)

   

(35,245,286

)

 

Class R3

   

(7,976

)

   

   

Class R4

   

     

   

Class R5

   

     

   

Class R6

   

(761,321

)

   

(36,608

)

 

Return of capital:

 

Class A

   

     

   

Class C

   

     

   

Class I

   

     

   

Class R3

   

     

   

Class R6

   

     

   

Decrease in net assets resulting from distributions

   

(264,878,449

)

   

(212,832,113

)

 

Fund Share Transactions

 

Class A

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

59,427,763

     

39,903,045

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

61,123,423

     

52,769,121

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(187,283,529

)

   

(218,170,826

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

(66,732,343

)

   

(125,498,660

)

 

Class C

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

11,055,931

     

19,436,450

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

46,719,306

     

41,134,387

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(144,627,450

)

   

(138,117,970

)

 

Decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

(86,852,213

)

   

(77,547,133

)

 

Class I

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

65,069,908

     

147,394,674

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

69,373,020

     

49,666,258

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(290,893,461

)

   

(254,904,256

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

(156,450,533

)

   

(57,843,324

)

 

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

    First Eagle
Global Income Builder Fund
  First Eagle
High Yield Fund
 
    For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
 

Class Y

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

     

     

     

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

     

     

     

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

     

     

     

   

Decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

     

     

     

   

Class R3^

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

     

50,000

     

     

50,000

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

981

     

565

     

2,315

     

1,223

   

Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

981

     

50,565

     

2,315

     

51,223

   

Class R4^^

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

10,000

     

     

10,000

     

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

34

     

     

92

     

   

Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

10,034

     

     

10,092

     

   

Class R5^^^

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

10,000

     

     

10,000

     

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

37

     

     

92

     

   

Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

10,037

     

     

10,092

     

   

Class R6

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

341,211

     

1,925,274

     

1,798,533

     

343,197

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

24,812

     

31,214

     

82,941

     

7,037

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(109,552

)

   

(1,947,635

)

   

(413,741

)

   

(57,186

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

256,471

     

8,853

     

1,467,733

     

293,048

   

Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

24,503,812

     

39,114,328

     

(52,114,808

)

   

(129,177,917

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

116,635,965

     

(32,785,070

)

   

(55,733,606

)

   

(138,888,901

)

 

Net Assets (Note 1)

 

Beginning of period

   

1,360,087,436

     

1,392,872,506

     

325,912,827

     

464,801,728

   

End of period

 

$

1,476,723,401

   

$

1,360,087,436

   

$

270,179,221

   

$

325,912,827

   

Changes in Shares Outstanding

 

Class A

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

27,849,865

     

28,201,813

     

8,895,935

     

10,912,189

   

Shares sold

   

16,014,314

     

5,507,762

     

2,152,352

     

1,108,334

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

613,353

     

630,329

     

386,047

     

449,785

   

Shares redeemed

   

(12,125,687

)

   

(6,490,039

)

   

(2,988,506

)

   

(3,574,373

)

 

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

32,351,845

     

27,849,865

     

8,445,828

     

8,895,935

   

Class C

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

26,061,630

     

27,835,245

     

7,129,539

     

9,694,123

   

Shares sold

   

7,472,679

     

3,924,680

     

905,614

     

376,126

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

320,782

     

404,752

     

227,842

     

306,957

   

Shares redeemed

   

(9,990,341

)

   

(6,103,047

)

   

(2,506,597

)

   

(3,247,667

)

 

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

23,864,750

     

26,061,630

     

5,756,398

     

7,129,539

   

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    First Eagle
Fund of America
 
    For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
 

Class Y

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

23,030,671

     

12,490,982

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

46,122,510

     

33,494,417

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(70,490,676

)

   

(89,539,418

)

 

Decrease in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

(1,337,495

)

   

(43,554,019

)

 

Class R3^

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

     

50,000

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

7,977

     

   

Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

7,977

     

50,000

   

Class R4^^

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

10,000

     

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

     

   

Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

10,000

     

   

Class R5^^^

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

10,000

     

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

     

   

Increase in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

10,000

     

   

Class R6

 

Net proceeds from shares sold

   

18,200,636

     

8,717,300

   

Net asset value of shares issued for reinvested dividends and distributions

   

761,321

     

36,609

   

Cost of shares redeemed

   

(23,117,926

)

   

(4,047,537

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

(4,155,969

)

   

4,706,372

   

Increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions

   

(315,500,576

)

   

(299,686,764

)

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(507,928,440

)

   

(719,765,083

)

 

Net Assets (Note 1)

 

Beginning of period

   

1,531,428,113

     

2,251,193,196

   

End of period

 

$

1,023,499,673

   

$

1,531,428,113

   

Changes in Shares Outstanding

 

Class A

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

12,740,195

     

16,302,212

   

Shares sold

   

2,363,483

     

1,126,102

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

2,632,361

     

1,511,576

   

Shares redeemed

   

(7,398,333

)

   

(6,199,695

)

 

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

10,337,706

     

12,740,195

   

Class C

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

10,138,909

     

12,924,139

   

Shares sold

   

633,419

     

692,334

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

2,728,756

     

1,483,925

   

Shares redeemed

   

(7,557,746

)

   

(4,961,489

)

 

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

5,943,338

     

10,138,909

   

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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

    First Eagle
Global Income Builder Fund
  First Eagle
High Yield Fund
 
    For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
 

Class I

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

64,965,979

     

59,703,331

     

20,917,848

     

30,840,541

   

Shares sold

   

22,508,241

     

18,440,862

     

2,722,908

     

6,281,474

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

1,293,849

     

1,367,141

     

715,043

     

969,127

   

Shares redeemed

   

(23,291,300

)

   

(14,545,355

)

   

(7,771,073

)

   

(17,173,294

)

 

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

65,476,769

     

64,965,979

     

16,584,726

     

20,917,848

   

Class Y

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

     

     

     

   

Shares sold

   

     

     

     

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

     

     

     

   

Shares redeemed

   

     

     

     

   

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

     

     

     

   

Class R3^

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

4,242

     

     

5,749

     

   

Shares sold

   

     

4,194

     

     

5,611

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

84

     

48

     

266

     

138

   

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

4,326

     

4,242

     

6,015

     

5,749

   

Class R4^^

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

     

     

     

   

Shares sold

   

828

     

     

1,139

     

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

3

     

     

10

     

   

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

831

     

     

1,149

     

   

Class R5^^^

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

     

     

     

   

Shares sold

   

828

     

     

1,139

     

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

3

     

     

10

     

   

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

831

     

     

1,149

     

   

Class R6

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

79,820

     

80,353

     

45,515

     

12,629

   

Shares sold

   

29,254

     

161,993

     

211,276

     

38,513

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

2,111

     

2,615

     

9,511

     

790

   

Shares redeemed

   

(9,390

)

   

(165,141

)

   

(47,415

)

   

(6,417

)

 

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

101,795

     

79,820

     

218,887

     

45,515

   

^  Represents the year ended October 31, 2019 and the period from May 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018.

^^  Represents the period from July 29, 2019 to October 31, 2019.

^^^  Represents the period from July 29, 2019 to October 31, 2019.

  See Notes to Financial Statements.

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    First Eagle
Fund of America
 
    For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2019
  For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2018
 

Class I

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

19,478,878

     

21,188,008

   

Shares sold

   

2,581,163

     

4,044,530

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

2,876,162

     

1,384,232

   

Shares redeemed

   

(10,976,211

)

   

(7,137,892

)

 

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

13,959,992

     

19,478,878

   

Class Y

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

8,973,610

     

10,169,352

   

Shares sold

   

864,317

     

346,003

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

1,924,979

     

935,598

   

Shares redeemed

   

(2,690,207

)

   

(2,477,343

)

 

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

9,072,699

     

8,973,610

   

Class R3^

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

1,421

     

   

Shares sold

   

     

1,421

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

332

     

   

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

1,753

     

1,421

   

Class R4^^

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

     

   

Shares sold

   

355

     

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

     

   

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

355

     

   

Class R5^^^

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

     

   

Shares sold

   

355

     

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

     

   

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

355

     

   

Class R6

 

Shares outstanding, beginning of period

   

138,622

     

10,147

   

Shares sold

   

803,770

     

241,166

   

Shares issued on reinvestment of distributions

   

31,564

     

1,021

   

Shares redeemed

   

(877,587

)

   

(113,712

)

 

Shares outstanding, end of period

   

96,369

     

138,622

   

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First Eagle Funds

Financial Highlights

 

Per share operating performance*

 
       

Investment operations

 

Less dividends and distributions

 
Selected per
share data for
the period ended:
  Net asset
value,
beginning
of year
  Net
investment
income/
loss
  Net
realized
and
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
  Total
investment
operations
  From net
investment
income
  From
capital
gains
  Return of
capital
  Total
distributions
 

First Eagle Global Fund Class A

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

56.37

     

0.64

     

5.37

     

6.01

     

(0.43

)

   

(2.80

)

   

     

(3.23

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

60.46

     

0.49

     

(2.08

)

   

(1.59

)

   

(0.44

)

   

(2.06

)

   

     

(2.50

)

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

56.36

     

0.25

     

6.41

     

6.66

     

(0.21

)

   

(2.35

)

   

     

(2.56

)

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

53.10

     

0.30

     

3.56

     

3.86

     

(0.07

)

   

(0.53

)

   

     

(0.60

)

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

54.90

     

0.28

     

0.60

     

0.88

     

(0.30

)

   

(2.38

)

   

     

(2.68

)

 

First Eagle Global Fund Class C

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

54.11

     

0.18

     

5.20

     

5.38

     

     

(2.80

)

   

     

(2.80

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

58.14

     

0.05

     

(2.02

)

   

(1.97

)

   

     

(2.06

)

   

     

(2.06

)

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

54.47

     

(0.16

)

   

6.18

     

6.02

     

     

(2.35

)

   

     

(2.35

)

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

51.66

     

(0.11

)

   

3.45

     

3.34

     

     

(0.53

)

   

     

(0.53

)

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

53.57

     

(0.12

)

   

0.59

     

0.47

     

     

(2.38

)

   

     

(2.38

)

 

First Eagle Global Fund Class I

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

56.73

     

0.78

     

5.41

     

6.19

     

(0.60

)

   

(2.80

)

   

     

(3.40

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

60.85

     

0.66

     

(2.11

)

   

(1.45

)

   

(0.61

)

   

(2.06

)

   

     

(2.67

)

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

56.70

     

0.43

     

6.42

     

6.85

     

(0.35

)

   

(2.35

)

   

     

(2.70

)

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

53.43

     

0.44

     

3.57

     

4.01

     

(0.21

)

   

(0.53

)

   

     

(0.74

)

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

55.23

     

0.43

     

0.60

     

1.03

     

(0.45

)

   

(2.38

)

   

     

(2.83

)

 

First Eagle Global Fund Class R3

 
For The Year Ended
October 31, 2019
 

$

56.62

     

0.60

     

5.38

     

5.98

     

(0.46

)

   

(2.80

)

   

     

(3.26

)

 
For The Period
5/01/18^-
10/31/18
 

$

58.95

     

0.28

     

(2.61

)

   

(2.33

)

   

     

     

     

   

First Eagle Global Fund Class R4

 
For The Year Ended
October 31, 2019
 

$

56.70

     

0.74

     

5.36

     

6.10

     

(0.52

)

   

(2.80

)

   

     

(3.32

)

 
For The Period
1/17/18^^-
10/31/18
 

$

61.60

     

0.55

     

(5.45

)

   

(4.90

)

   

     

     

     

   

First Eagle Global Fund Class R5

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

58.99

     

0.12

     

0.36

     

0.48

     

     

     

     

   

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Ratio/Supplemental data

     
               

Ratios to Average Net Assets of:

     
Selected per
share data for
the period ended:
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return(a)
  Net assets,
end of
period
(thousands)
  Operating
expenses
excluding
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Operating
expenses
including
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Net
investment
income
excluding
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Net
investment
income
including
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Portfolio
turnover
rate
 

First Eagle Global Fund Class A

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

59.15

     

11.44

%

 

$

13,638,545

     

1.11

%

   

1.11

%

   

1.13

%

   

1.13

%

   

10.26

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

56.37

     

(2.82

)%

 

$

12,357,124

     

1.11

%

   

1.11

%

   

0.84

%

   

0.84

%

   

14.91

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

60.46

     

12.35

%

 

$

14,907,330

     

1.11

%

   

1.11

%

   

0.44

%

   

0.44

%

   

9.67

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

56.36

     

7.38

%

 

$

15,833,531

     

1.10

%

   

1.10

%

   

0.55

%

   

0.55

%

   

11.54

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

53.10

     

1.78

%

 

$

16,274,867

     

1.11

%

   

1.11

%

   

0.52

%

   

0.52

%

   

11.28

%

 

First Eagle Global Fund Class C

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

56.69

     

10.58

%

 

$

5,619,288

     

1.87

%

   

1.86

%

   

0.33

%

   

0.33

%

   

10.26

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

54.11

     

(3.54

)%

 

$

8,667,512

     

1.86

%

   

1.86

%

   

0.09

%

   

0.09

%

   

14.91

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

58.14

     

11.52

%

 

$

10,589,991

     

1.85

%

   

1.85

%

   

(0.29

)%

   

(0.29

)%

   

9.67

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

54.47

     

6.56

%

 

$

11,505,279

     

1.86

%

   

1.86

%

   

(0.21

)%

   

(0.21

)%

   

11.54

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

51.66

     

1.02

%

 

$

11,662,706

     

1.86

%

   

1.86

%

   

(0.23

)%

   

(0.23

)%

   

11.28

%

 

First Eagle Global Fund Class I

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

59.52

     

11.72

%

 

$

30,133,165

     

0.85

%

   

0.85

%

   

1.38

%

   

1.38

%

   

10.26

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

56.73

     

(2.54

)%

 

$

29,334,134

     

0.84

%

   

0.84

%

   

1.11

%

   

1.11

%

   

14.91

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

60.85

     

12.64

%

 

$

30,858,477

     

0.84

%

   

0.84

%

   

0.74

%

   

0.74

%

   

9.67

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

56.70

     

7.65

%

 

$

22,357,335

     

0.84

%

   

0.84

%

   

0.81

%

   

0.81

%

   

11.54

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

53.43

     

2.07

%

 

$

19,998,978

     

0.84

%

   

0.84

%

   

0.79

%

   

0.79

%

   

11.28

%

 

First Eagle Global Fund Class R3

 
For The Year Ended
October 31, 2019
 

$

59.34

     

11.31

%

 

$

11,813

     

1.14

%

   

1.14

%

   

1.03

%

   

1.03

%

   

10.26

%

 
For The Period
5/01/18^-
10/31/18
 

$

56.62

     

(3.95

)%(b)

 

$

48

     

1.25

%(c)

   

1.25

%(c)

   

0.95

%(c)

   

0.95

%(c)

   

14.91

%(b)

 

First Eagle Global Fund Class R4

 
For The Year Ended
October 31, 2019
 

$

59.48

     

11.53

%

 

$

1,825

     

0.97

%

   

0.97

%

   

1.28

%

   

1.28

%

   

10.26

%

 
For The Period
1/17/18^^-
10/31/18
 

$

56.70

     

(7.95

)%(b)

 

$

117

     

1.02

%(c)

   

1.02

%(c)

   

1.18

%(c)

   

1.18

%(c)

   

14.91

%(b)

 

First Eagle Global Fund Class R5

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

59.47

     

0.81

%(b)

 

$

10

     

1.35

%(c)

   

1.35

%(c)

   

0.82

%(c)

   

0.82

%(c)

   

10.26

%(b)

 

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First Eagle Funds

Financial Highlights

 

Per share operating performance*

 
       

Investment operations

 

Less dividends and distributions

 
Selected per
share data for
the period ended:
  Net asset
value,
beginning
of year
  Net
investment
income/
loss
  Net
realized
and
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
  Total
investment
operations
  From net
investment
income
  From
capital
gains
  Return of
capital
  Total
distributions
 

First Eagle Global Fund Class R6

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

56.76

     

0.82

     

5.41

     

6.23

     

(0.64

)

   

(2.80

)

   

     

(3.44

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

60.88

     

0.72

     

(2.14

)

   

(1.42

)

   

(0.64

)

   

(2.06

)

   

     

(2.70

)

 
For The Period
3/01/17^^^^-
10/31/17
 

$

57.33

     

0.37

     

3.18

     

3.55

     

     

     

     

   

First Eagle Overseas Fund Class A

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

22.71

     

0.32

     

2.28

     

2.60

     

(0.27

)

   

(0.39

)

   

     

(0.66

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

25.33

     

0.25

     

(2.03

)

   

(1.78

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.44

)

   

     

(0.84

)

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

23.86

     

0.12

     

2.16

     

2.28

     

(0.26

)

   

(0.55

)

   

     

(0.81

)

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

22.62

     

0.19

     

1.34

     

1.53

     

(0.04

)

   

(0.25

)

   

     

(0.29

)

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

23.18

     

0.14

     

0.39

     

0.53

     

(0.23

)

   

(0.86

)

   

     

(1.09

)

 

First Eagle Overseas Fund Class C

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

21.73

     

0.11

     

2.22

     

2.33

     

(0.09

)

   

(0.39

)

   

     

(0.48

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

24.29

     

0.08

     

(1.95

)

   

(1.87

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.44

)

   

     

(0.69

)

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

22.91

     

(0.05

)

   

2.07

     

2.02

     

(0.09

)

   

(0.55

)

   

     

(0.64

)

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

21.84

     

0.02

     

1.30

     

1.32

     

     

(0.25

)

   

     

(0.25

)

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

22.42

     

(0.03

)

   

0.39

     

0.36

     

(0.08

)

   

(0.86

)

   

     

(0.94

)

 

First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

23.26

     

0.39

     

2.33

     

2.72

     

(0.35

)

   

(0.39

)

   

     

(0.74

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

25.91

     

0.34

     

(2.08

)

   

(1.74

)

   

(0.47

)

   

(0.44

)

   

     

(0.91

)

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

24.40

     

0.21

     

2.17

     

2.38

     

(0.32

)

   

(0.55

)

   

     

(0.87

)

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

23.12

     

0.26

     

1.38

     

1.64

     

(0.11

)

   

(0.25

)

   

     

(0.36

)

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

23.62

     

0.20

     

0.41

     

0.61

     

(0.25

)

   

(0.86

)

   

     

(1.11

)

 

First Eagle Overseas Fund Class R3

 
For The Year Ended
October 31, 2019
 

$

23.22

     

0.44

     

2.16

     

2.60

     

(0.30

)

   

(0.39

)

   

     

(0.69

)

 
For The Period
5/01/18^-
10/31/18
 

$

25.10

     

0.16

     

(2.04

)

   

(1.88

)

   

     

     

     

   

First Eagle Overseas Fund Class R4

 
For The Year Ended
October 31, 2019
 

$

23.23

     

0.35

     

2.33

     

2.68

     

(0.32

)

   

(0.39

)

   

     

(0.71

)

 
For The Period
1/17/18^^-
10/31/18
 

$

26.15

     

0.31

     

(3.23

)

   

(2.92

)

   

     

     

     

   

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Ratio/Supplemental data

     
               

Ratios to Average Net Assets of:

     
Selected per
share data for
the period ended:
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return(a)
  Net assets,
end of
period
(thousands)
  Operating
expenses
excluding
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Operating
expenses
including
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Net
investment
income
excluding
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Net
investment
income
including
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Portfolio
turnover
rate
 

First Eagle Global Fund Class R6

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

59.55

     

11.79

%

 

$

944,249

     

0.79

%

   

0.79

%

   

1.44

%

   

1.44

%

   

10.26

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

56.76

     

(2.49

)%

 

$

782,213

     

0.78

%

   

0.78

%

   

1.21

%

   

1.21

%

   

14.91

%

 
For The Period
3/01/17^^^^-
10/31/17
 

$

60.88

     

6.19

%(b)

 

$

848,431

     

0.78

%(c)

   

0.78

%(c)

   

0.94

%(c)

   

0.94

%(c)

   

9.67

%(b)

 

First Eagle Overseas Fund Class A

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

24.65

     

11.82

%

 

$

2,125,742

     

1.15

%

   

1.15

%

   

1.38

%

   

1.38

%

   

6.99

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

22.71

     

(7.27

)%

 

$

2,173,765

     

1.15

%

   

1.15

%

   

1.04

%

   

1.04

%

   

12.10

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

25.33

     

9.99

%

 

$

3,102,414

     

1.15

%

   

1.15

%

   

0.51

%

   

0.51

%

   

8.45

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

23.86

     

6.90

%

 

$

3,654,512

     

1.14

%

   

1.14

%

   

0.84

%

   

0.84

%

   

9.30

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

22.62

     

2.59

%

 

$

4,142,588

     

1.16

%

   

1.16

%

   

0.60

%

   

0.60

%

   

12.95

%

 

First Eagle Overseas Fund Class C

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

23.58

     

10.98

%

 

$

378,755

     

1.89

%

   

1.89

%

   

0.50

%

   

0.50

%

   

6.99

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

21.73

     

(7.92

)%

 

$

687,318

     

1.88

%

   

1.88

%

   

0.32

%

   

0.32

%

   

12.10

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

24.29

     

9.14

%

 

$

899,654

     

1.88

%

   

1.88

%

   

(0.20

)%

   

(0.20

)%

   

8.45

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

22.91

     

6.14

%

 

$

992,573

     

1.89

%

   

1.89

%

   

0.10

%

   

0.10

%

   

9.30

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

21.84

     

1.82

%

 

$

1,036,295

     

1.89

%

   

1.89

%

   

(0.13

)%

   

(0.13

)%

   

12.95

%

 

First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

25.24

     

12.12

%

 

$

10,694,125

     

0.86

%

   

0.86

%

   

1.64

%

   

1.64

%

   

6.99

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

23.26

     

(6.98

)%

 

$

11,093,973

     

0.86

%

   

0.86

%

   

1.35

%

   

1.35

%

   

12.10

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

25.91

     

10.24

%

 

$

13,831,360

     

0.87

%

   

0.86

%

   

0.86

%

   

0.86

%

   

8.45

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

24.40

     

7.22

%

 

$

10,608,351

     

0.87

%

   

0.87

%

   

1.12

%

   

1.12

%

   

9.30

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

23.12

     

2.88

%

 

$

8,702,209

     

0.88

%

   

0.88

%

   

0.88

%

   

0.88

%

   

12.95

%

 

First Eagle Overseas Fund Class R3

 
For The Year Ended
October 31, 2019
 

$

25.13

     

11.59

%

 

$

96

     

1.32

%

   

1.32

%

   

1.84

%

   

1.84

%

   

6.99

%

 
For The Period
5/01/18^-
10/31/18
 

$

23.22

     

(7.49

)%(b)

 

$

46

     

1.21

%(c)

   

1.21

%(c)

   

1.32

%(c)

   

1.32

%(c)

   

12.10

%(b)

 

First Eagle Overseas Fund Class R4

 
For The Year Ended
October 31, 2019
 

$

25.20

     

11.92

%

 

$

91

     

1.04

%

   

1.04

%

   

1.48

%

   

1.48

%

   

6.99

%

 
For The Period
1/17/18^^-
10/31/18
 

$

23.23

     

(11.17

)%(b)

 

$

78

     

1.03

%(c)

   

1.03

%(c)

   

1.60

%(c)

   

1.60

%(c)

   

12.10

%(b)

 

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First Eagle Funds

Financial Highlights

   

Per share operating performance*

 
       

Investment operations

 

Less dividends and distributions

 
Selected per
share data for
the period ended:
  Net asset
value,
beginning
of year
  Net
investment
income/
loss
  Net
realized
and
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
  Total
investment
operations
  From net
investment
income
  From
capital
gains
  Return of
capital
  Total
distributions
 

First Eagle Overseas Fund Class R5

 
For The Period
3/11/19^^^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

23.37

     

0.28

     

1.55

     

1.83

     

     

     

     

   

First Eagle Overseas Fund Class R6

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

23.27

     

0.41

     

2.33

     

2.74

     

(0.37

)

   

(0.39

)

   

     

(0.76

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

25.92

     

0.36

     

(2.09

)

   

(1.73

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.44

)

   

     

(0.92

)

 
For The Period
3/01/17^^^^-
10/31/17
 

$

23.99

     

0.17

     

1.76

     

1.93

     

     

     

     

   

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class A

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

19.89

     

0.16

     

1.44

     

1.60

     

(0.12

)

   

(2.53

)

   

     

(2.65

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

21.26

     

0.11

     

0.31

     

0.42

     

(0.03

)

   

(1.76

)

   

     

(1.79

)

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

20.08

     

0.06

     

2.80

     

2.86

     

(0.04

)

   

(1.64

)

   

     

(1.68

)

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

19.82

     

0.08

     

1.07

     

1.15

     

(0.04

)

   

(0.85

)

   

     

(0.89

)

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

21.10

     

0.10

     

(0.10

)

   

0.00

     

(0.08

)

   

(1.20

)

   

     

(1.28

)

 

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class C

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

19.03

     

0.02

     

1.37

     

1.39

     

     

(2.53

)

   

     

(2.53

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

20.54

     

(0.04

)

   

0.29

     

0.25

     

     

(1.76

)

   

     

(1.76

)

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

19.55

     

(0.09

)

   

2.72

     

2.63

     

     

(1.64

)

   

     

(1.64

)

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

19.43

     

(0.07

)

   

1.04

     

0.97

     

     

(0.85

)

   

     

(0.85

)

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

20.78

     

(0.05

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.15

)

   

     

(1.20

)

   

     

(1.20

)

 

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class I

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

20.23

     

0.21

     

1.48

     

1.69

     

(0.18

)

   

(2.53

)

   

     

(2.71

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

21.61

     

0.18

     

0.29

     

0.47

     

(0.09

)

   

(1.76

)

   

     

(1.85

)

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

20.38

     

0.12

     

2.84

     

2.96

     

(0.09

)

   

(1.64

)

   

     

(1.73

)

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

20.11

     

0.13

     

1.08

     

1.21

     

(0.09

)

   

(0.85

)

   

     

(0.94

)

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

21.40

     

0.16

     

(0.12

)

   

0.04

     

(0.13

)

   

(1.20

)

   

     

(1.33

)

 

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class R3

 
For The Year Ended
October 31, 2019
 

$

20.20

     

0.14

     

1.48

     

1.62

     

(0.14

)

   

(2.53

)

   

     

(2.67

)

 
For The Period
5/01/18^-
10/31/18
 

$

20.37

     

0.06

     

(0.23

)

   

(0.17

)

   

     

     

     

   

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class R4

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

19.40

     

0.02

     

(0.24

)

   

(0.22

)

   

     

     

     

   

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Ratio/Supplemental data

     
               

Ratios to Average Net Assets of:

     
Selected per
share data for
the period ended:
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return(a)
  Net assets,
end of
period
(thousands)
  Operating
expenses
excluding
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Operating
expenses
including
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Net
investment
income
excluding
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Net
investment
income
including
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Portfolio
turnover
rate
 

First Eagle Overseas Fund Class R5

 
For The Period
3/11/19^^^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

25.20

     

7.83

%(b)

 

$

16

     

1.12

%(c)

   

1.12

%(c)

   

1.79

%(c)

   

1.79

%(c)

   

6.99

%(b)

 

First Eagle Overseas Fund Class R6

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

25.25

     

12.21

%

 

$

759,773

     

0.80

%

   

0.80

%

   

1.74

%

   

1.74

%

   

6.99

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

23.27

     

(6.92

)%

 

$

592,247

     

0.80

%

   

0.80

%

   

1.44

%

   

1.44

%

   

12.10

%

 
For The Period
3/01/17^^^^-
10/31/17
 

$

25.92

     

8.04

%(b)

 

$

544,632

     

0.79

%(c)

   

0.79

%(c)

   

1.01

%(c)

   

1.01

%(c)

   

8.45

%(b)

 

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class A

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

18.84

     

9.43

%

 

$

613,548

     

1.16

%

   

1.11

%

   

0.81

%

   

0.86

%

   

8.65

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

19.89

     

2.01

%

 

$

590,922

     

1.15

%

   

1.10

%

   

0.51

%

   

0.56

%

   

9.05

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

21.26

     

14.94

%

 

$

716,820

     

1.14

%

   

1.09

%

   

0.24

%

   

0.29

%

   

5.85

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

20.08

     

6.21

%

 

$

817,481

     

1.11

%

   

1.14

%

   

0.40

%

   

0.37

%

   

10.65

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

19.82

     

0.04

%

 

$

966,396

     

1.14

%

   

1.14

%

   

0.49

%

   

0.49

%

   

15.14

%

 

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class C

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

17.89

     

8.59

%

 

$

194,380

     

1.92

%

   

1.87

%

   

0.06

%

   

0.11

%

   

8.65

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

19.03

     

1.20

%

 

$

361,606

     

1.90

%

   

1.85

%

   

(0.24

)%

   

(0.19

)%

   

9.05

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

20.54

     

14.13

%

 

$

448,462

     

1.89

%

   

1.84

%

   

(0.51

)%

   

(0.46

)%

   

5.85

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

19.55

     

5.38

%

 

$

516,405

     

1.87

%

   

1.90

%

   

(0.37

)%

   

(0.40

)%

   

10.65

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

19.43

     

(0.70

)%

 

$

592,960

     

1.90

%

   

1.90

%

   

(0.27

)%

   

(0.27

)%

   

15.14

%

 

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class I

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

19.21

     

9.79

%

 

$

749,245

     

0.88

%

   

0.83

%

   

1.09

%

   

1.14

%

   

8.65

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

20.23

     

2.24

%

 

$

875,239

     

0.87

%

   

0.82

%

   

0.79

%

   

0.84

%

   

9.05

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

21.61

     

15.27

%

 

$

983,508

     

0.86

%

   

0.81

%

   

0.51

%

   

0.56

%

   

5.85

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

20.38

     

6.49

%

 

$

841,199

     

0.84

%

   

0.87

%

   

0.67

%

   

0.64

%

   

10.65

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

20.11

     

0.28

%

 

$

942,370

     

0.87

%

   

0.87

%

   

0.76

%

   

0.76

%

   

15.14

%

 

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class R3

 
For The Year Ended
October 31, 2019
 

$

19.15

     

9.37

%

 

$

54

     

1.26

%

   

1.21

%

   

0.71

%

   

0.76

%

   

8.65

%

 
For The Period
5/01/18^-
10/31/18
 

$

20.20

     

(0.83

)%(b)

 

$

50

     

1.24

%(c)

   

1.19

%(c)

   

0.50

%(c)

   

0.55

%(c)

   

9.05

%(b)

 

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class R4

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

19.18

     

(1.13

)%(b)

 

$

10

     

1.51

%(c)

   

1.47

%(c)

   

0.39

%(c)

   

0.43

%(c)

   

8.65

%(b)

 

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First Eagle Funds

Financial Highlights

   

Per share operating performance*

 
       

Investment operations

 

Less dividends and distributions

 
Selected per
share data for
the period ended:
  Net asset
value,
beginning
of year
  Net
investment
income/
loss
  Net
realized
and
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
  Total
investment
operations
  From net
investment
income
  From
capital
gains
  Return of
capital
  Total
distributions
 

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class R5

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

19.40

     

0.03

     

(0.25

)

   

(0.22

)

   

     

     

     

   

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class R6

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

20.24

     

0.21

     

1.49

     

1.70

     

(0.19

)

   

(2.53

)

   

     

(2.72

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

21.62

     

0.18

     

0.30

     

0.48

     

(0.10

)

   

(1.76

)

   

     

(1.86

)

 
For The Period
3/01/17^^^^-
10/31/17
 

$

20.66

     

0.09

     

0.87

     

0.96

     

     

     

     

   

First Eagle Gold Fund Class A

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

13.08

     

(0.04

)

   

5.62

     

5.58

     

     

     

     

   

October 31, 2018

 

$

16.50

     

(0.07

)

   

(3.35

)

   

(3.42

)

   

     

     

     

   

October 31, 2017

 

$

17.99

     

(0.09

)

   

(1.40

)

   

(1.49

)

   

     

     

     

   

October 31, 2016

 

$

12.36

     

(0.11

)

   

5.74

     

5.63

     

     

     

     

   

October 31, 2015

 

$

13.45

     

(0.08

)

   

(1.01

)

   

(1.09

)

   

     

     

     

   

First Eagle Gold Fund Class C

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

12.09

     

(0.15

)

   

5.17

     

5.02

     

     

     

     

   

October 31, 2018

 

$

15.36

     

(0.17

)

   

(3.10

)

   

(3.27

)

   

     

     

     

   

October 31, 2017

 

$

16.89

     

(0.21

)

   

(1.32

)

   

(1.53

)

   

     

     

     

   

October 31, 2016

 

$

11.70

     

(0.22

)

   

5.41

     

5.19

     

     

     

     

   

October 31, 2015

 

$

12.84

     

(0.18

)

   

(0.96

)

   

(1.14

)

   

     

     

     

   

First Eagle Gold Fund Class I

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

13.44

     

0.00

**

   

5.78

     

5.78

     

     

     

     

   

October 31, 2018

 

$

16.90

     

(0.02

)

   

(3.44

)

   

(3.46

)

   

     

     

     

   

October 31, 2017

 

$

18.38

     

(0.04

)

   

(1.44

)

   

(1.48

)

   

     

     

     

   

October 31, 2016

 

$

12.59

     

(0.06

)

   

5.85

     

5.79

     

     

     

     

   

October 31, 2015

 

$

13.66

     

(0.04

)

   

(1.03

)

   

(1.07

)

   

     

     

     

   

First Eagle Gold Fund Class R3

 
For The Year Ended
October 31, 2019
 

$

13.44

     

(0.09

)

   

5.82

     

5.73

     

     

     

     

   
For The Period
5/01/18^-
10/31/18
 

$

16.35

     

(0.04

)

   

(2.87

)

   

(2.91

)

   

     

     

     

   

First Eagle Gold Fund Class R4

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

18.54

     

(0.04

)

   

0.76

     

0.72

     

     

     

     

   

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Ratio/Supplemental data

     
               

Ratios to Average Net Assets of:

     
Selected per
share data for
the period ended:
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return(a)
  Net assets,
end of
period
(thousands)
  Operating
expenses
excluding
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Operating
expenses
including
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Net
investment
income
excluding
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Net
investment
income
including
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Portfolio
turnover
rate
 

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class R5

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

19.18

     

(1.13

)%(b)

 

$

10

     

1.40

%(c)

   

1.36

%(c)

   

0.50

%(c)

   

0.54

%(c)

   

8.65

%(b)

 

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Class R6

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

19.22

     

9.83

%

 

$

15,949

     

0.83

%

   

0.78

%

   

1.09

%

   

1.14

%

   

8.65

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

20.24

     

2.28

%

 

$

1,362

     

0.86

%

   

0.81

%

   

0.82

%

   

0.87

%

   

9.05

%

 
For The Period
3/01/17^^^^-
10/31/17
 

$

21.62

     

4.65

%(b)

 

$

833

     

0.85

%(c)

   

0.80

%(c)

   

0.56

%(c)

   

0.61

%(c)

   

5.85

%(b)

 

First Eagle Gold Fund Class A

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

18.66

     

42.66

%

 

$

386,633

     

1.29

%

   

1.29

%

   

(0.27

)%

   

(0.27

)%

   

20.01

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

13.08

     

(20.73

)%

 

$

294,509

     

1.29

%

   

1.29

%

   

(0.45

)%

   

(0.45

)%

   

9.43

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

16.50

     

(8.28

)%

 

$

451,039

     

1.26

%

   

1.26

%

   

(0.53

)%

   

(0.53

)%

   

7.90

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

17.99

     

45.55

%

 

$

566,708

     

1.27

%

   

1.27

%

   

(0.65

)%

   

(0.65

)%

   

15.82

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

12.36

     

(8.10

)%

 

$

390,521

     

1.33

%

   

1.33

%

   

(0.57

)%

   

(0.57

)%

   

12.47

%

 

First Eagle Gold Fund Class C

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

17.11

     

41.52

%

 

$

115,624

     

2.05

%

   

2.05

%

   

(1.02

)%

   

(1.02

)%

   

20.01

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

12.09

     

(21.29

)%

 

$

111,685

     

2.05

%

   

2.05

%

   

(1.21

)%

   

(1.21

)%

   

9.43

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

15.36

     

(9.06

)%

 

$

166,043

     

2.04

%

   

2.03

%

   

(1.30

)%

   

(1.30

)%

   

7.90

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

16.89

     

44.36

%

 

$

206,225

     

2.04

%

   

2.04

%

   

(1.42

)%

   

(1.42

)%

   

15.82

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

11.70

     

(8.88

)%

 

$

148,119

     

2.14

%

   

2.14

%

   

(1.39

)%

   

(1.39

)%

   

12.47

%

 

First Eagle Gold Fund Class I

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

19.22

     

43.01

%

 

$

553,633

     

0.99

%

   

0.99

%

   

0.01

%

   

0.01

%

   

20.01

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

13.44

     

(20.47

)%

 

$

392,310

     

1.00

%

   

1.00

%

   

(0.15

)%

   

(0.15

)%

   

9.43

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

16.90

     

(8.05

)%

 

$

559,784

     

0.99

%

   

0.99

%

   

(0.25

)%

   

(0.25

)%

   

7.90

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

18.38

     

45.99

%

 

$

509,635

     

0.98

%

   

0.98

%

   

(0.36

)%

   

(0.36

)%

   

15.82

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

12.59

     

(7.83

)%

 

$

306,131

     

1.03

%

   

1.03

%

   

(0.27

)%

   

(0.27

)%

   

12.47

%

 

First Eagle Gold Fund Class R3

 
For The Year Ended
October 31, 2019
 

$

19.17

     

42.63

%

 

$

491

     

1.25

%

   

1.25

%

   

(0.51

)%

   

(0.51

)%

   

20.01

%

 
For The Period
5/01/18^-
10/31/18
 

$

13.44

     

(17.80

)%(b)

 

$

41

     

1.32

%(c)

   

1.32

%(c)

   

(0.59

)%(c)

   

(0.59

)%(c)

   

9.43

%(b)

 

First Eagle Gold Fund Class R4

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

19.26

     

3.88

%(b)

 

$

10

     

1.49

%(c)

   

1.49

%(c)

   

(0.84

)%(c)

   

(0.84

)%(c)

   

20.01

%(b)

 

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First Eagle Funds

Financial Highlights

   

Per share operating performance*

 
       

Investment operations

 

Less dividends and distributions

 
Selected per
share data for
the period ended:
  Net asset
value,
beginning
of year
  Net
investment
income/
loss
  Net
realized
and
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
  Total
investment
operations
  From net
investment
income
  From
capital
gains
  Return of
capital
  Total
distributions
 

First Eagle Gold Fund Class R5

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

18.54

     

(0.03

)

   

0.77

     

0.74

     

     

     

     

   

First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

13.46

     

0.01

     

5.79

     

5.80

     

     

     

     

   

October 31, 2018

 

$

16.91

     

(0.02

)

   

(3.43

)

   

(3.45

)

   

     

     

     

   
For The Period
3/01/17^^^^-
10/31/17
 

$

17.60

     

(0.06

)

   

(0.63

)

   

(0.69

)

   

     

     

     

   

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class A

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

11.45

     

0.25

     

0.70

     

0.95

     

(0.25

)

   

     

     

(0.25

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

12.05

     

0.25

     

(0.56

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.23

)

   

     

(0.06

)

   

(0.29

)

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

10.99

     

0.28

     

1.07

     

1.35

     

(0.29

)

   

     

     

(0.29

)

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

10.73

     

0.34

     

0.27

     

0.61

     

(0.35

)

   

     

     

(0.35

)

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

11.41

     

0.35

     

(0.51

)

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.15

)

   

     

(0.52

)

 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class C

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

11.42

     

0.16

     

0.69

     

0.85

     

(0.16

)

   

     

     

(0.16

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

12.02

     

0.16

     

(0.56

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.14

)

   

     

(0.06

)

   

(0.20

)

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

10.96

     

0.19

     

1.07

     

1.26

     

(0.20

)

   

     

     

(0.20

)

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

10.71

     

0.25

     

0.26

     

0.51

     

(0.26

)

   

     

     

(0.26

)

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

11.38

     

0.26

     

(0.50

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.28

)

   

(0.15

)

   

     

(0.43

)

 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class I

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

11.43

     

0.28

     

0.69

     

0.97

     

(0.28

)

   

     

     

(0.28

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

12.02

     

0.28

     

(0.55

)

   

(0.27

)

   

(0.26

)

   

     

(0.06

)

   

(0.32

)

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

10.96

     

0.31

     

1.07

     

1.38

     

(0.32

)

   

     

     

(0.32

)

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

10.71

     

0.36

     

0.26

     

0.62

     

(0.37

)

   

     

     

(0.37

)

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

11.39

     

0.38

     

(0.52

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.15

)

   

     

(0.54

)

 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class R3

 
For The Year Ended
October 31, 2019
 

$

11.43

     

0.23

     

0.69

     

0.92

     

(0.23

)

   

     

     

(0.23

)

 
For The Period
5/01/18^-
10/31/18
 

$

11.92

     

0.13

     

(0.49

)

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.10

)

   

     

(0.03

)

   

(0.13

)

 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class R4

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

12.08

     

0.04

     

0.03

     

0.07

     

(0.04

)

   

     

     

(0.04

)

 

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Ratio/Supplemental data

     
               

Ratios to Average Net Assets of:

     
Selected per
share data for
the period ended:
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return(a)
  Net assets,
end of
period
(thousands)
  Operating
expenses
excluding
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Operating
expenses
including
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Net
investment
income
excluding
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Net
investment
income
including
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Portfolio
turnover
rate
 

First Eagle Gold Fund Class R5

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

19.28

     

3.99

%(b)

 

$

166

     

0.96

%(c)

   

0.96

%(c)

   

(0.65

)%(c)

   

(0.64

)%(c)

   

20.01

%(b)

 

First Eagle Gold Fund Class R6

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

19.26

     

43.09

%

 

$

163,259

     

0.89

%

   

0.89

%

   

0.03

%

   

0.03

%

   

20.01

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

13.46

     

(20.40

)%

 

$

74,414

     

0.91

%

   

0.91

%

   

(0.14

)%

   

(0.14

)%

   

9.43

%

 
For The Period
3/01/17^^^^-
10/31/17
 

$

16.91

     

(3.92

)%(b)

 

$

15,650

     

0.90

%(c)

   

0.91

%(c)

   

(0.51

)%(c)

   

(0.51

)%(c)

   

7.90

%(b)

 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class A

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

12.15

     

8.40

%

 

$

392,942

     

1.18

%

   

1.18

%

   

2.10

%

   

2.10

%

   

25.54

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

11.45

     

(2.64

)%

 

$

319,003

     

1.18

%

   

1.18

%

   

2.11

%

   

2.11

%

   

22.15

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

12.05

     

12.39

%

 

$

339,792

     

1.19

%

   

1.19

%

   

2.43

%

   

2.43

%

   

23.18

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

10.99

     

5.76

%

 

$

361,605

     

1.18

%

   

1.18

%

   

3.16

%

   

3.16

%

   

29.76

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

10.73

     

(1.39

)%

 

$

410,153

     

1.19

%

   

1.19

%

   

3.16

%

   

3.16

%

   

29.68

%

 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class C

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

12.11

     

7.53

%

 

$

289,037

     

1.94

%

   

1.94

%

   

1.36

%

   

1.36

%

   

25.54

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

11.42

     

(3.38

)%

 

$

297,716

     

1.93

%

   

1.93

%

   

1.35

%

   

1.35

%

   

22.15

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

12.02

     

11.58

%

 

$

334,473

     

1.94

%

   

1.94

%

   

1.69

%

   

1.69

%

   

23.18

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

10.96

     

4.87

%

 

$

344,660

     

1.94

%

   

1.94

%

   

2.40

%

   

2.40

%

   

29.76

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

10.71

     

(2.07

)%

 

$

382,467

     

1.96

%

   

1.96

%

   

2.41

%

   

2.41

%

   

29.68

%

 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class I

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

12.12

     

8.60

%

 

$

793,440

     

0.93

%

   

0.93

%

   

2.36

%

   

2.36

%

   

25.54

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

11.43

     

(2.31

)%

 

$

742,408

     

0.92

%

   

0.92

%

   

2.38

%

   

2.38

%

   

22.15

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

12.02

     

12.71

%

 

$

717,643

     

0.93

%

   

0.93

%

   

2.68

%

   

2.68

%

   

23.18

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

10.96

     

5.93

%

 

$

509,250

     

0.92

%

   

0.92

%

   

3.39

%

   

3.39

%

   

29.76

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

10.71

     

(1.14

)%

 

$

470,802

     

0.94

%

   

0.94

%

   

3.41

%

   

3.41

%

   

29.68

%

 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class R3

 
For The Year Ended
October 31, 2019
 

$

12.12

     

8.12

%

 

$

52

     

1.37

%

   

1.37

%

   

1.92

%

   

1.92

%

   

25.54

%

 
For The Period
5/01/18^-
10/31/18
 

$

11.43

     

(3.02

)%(b)

 

$

48

     

1.27

%(c)

   

1.27

%(c)

   

2.23

%(c)

   

2.23

%(c)

   

22.15

%(b)

 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class R4

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

12.11

     

0.59

%(b)

 

$

10

     

1.49

%(c)

   

1.49

%(c)

   

1.34

%(c)

   

1.34

%(c)

   

25.54

%(b)

 

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137



First Eagle Funds

Financial Highlights

   

Per share operating performance*

 
       

Investment operations

 

Less dividends and distributions

 
Selected per
share data for
the period ended:
  Net asset
value,
beginning
of year
  Net
investment
income/
loss
  Net
realized
and
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
  Total
investment
operations
  From net
investment
income
  From
capital
gains
  Return of
capital
  Total
distributions
 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class R5

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

12.08

     

0.04

     

0.03

     

0.07

     

(0.04

)

   

     

     

(0.04

)

 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class R6

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

11.42

     

0.27

     

0.70

     

0.97

     

(0.28

)

   

     

     

(0.28

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

12.01

     

0.28

     

(0.54

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.27

)

   

     

(0.06

)

   

(0.33

)

 
For The Period
3/01/17^^^^-
10/31/17
 

$

11.37

     

0.20

     

0.67

     

0.87

     

(0.23

)

   

     

     

(0.23

)

 

First Eagle High Yield Fund Class A

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

8.81

     

0.41

     

(0.11

)

   

0.30

     

(0.40

)

   

     

     

(0.40

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

9.03

     

0.47

     

(0.24

)

   

0.23

     

(0.45

)

   

     

     

(0.45

)

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

8.99

     

0.46

     

0.04

     

0.50

     

(0.45

)

   

     

(0.01

)

   

(0.46

)

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

8.90

     

0.55

     

0.12

     

0.67

     

(0.54

)

   

     

(0.04

)

   

(0.58

)

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

9.96

     

0.55

     

(0.96

)

   

(0.41

)

   

(0.56

)

   

(0.09

)

   

     

(0.65

)

 

First Eagle High Yield Fund Class C

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

8.80

     

0.34

     

(0.10

)

   

0.24

     

(0.34

)

   

     

     

(0.34

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

9.02

     

0.40

     

(0.24

)

   

0.16

     

(0.38

)

   

     

     

(0.38

)

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

8.98

     

0.39

     

0.05

     

0.44

     

(0.39

)

   

     

(0.01

)

   

(0.40

)

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

8.89

     

0.49

     

0.12

     

0.61

     

(0.48

)

   

     

(0.04

)

   

(0.52

)

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

9.95

     

0.48

     

(0.96

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.09

)

   

     

(0.58

)

 

First Eagle High Yield Fund Class I

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

8.81

     

0.43

     

(0.10

)

   

0.33

     

(0.43

)

   

     

     

(0.43

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

9.04

     

0.49

     

(0.25

)

   

0.24

     

(0.47

)

   

     

     

(0.47

)

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

8.99

     

0.49

     

0.05

     

0.54

     

(0.48

)

   

     

(0.01

)

   

(0.49

)

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

8.90

     

0.58

     

0.12

     

0.70

     

(0.57

)

   

     

(0.04

)

   

(0.61

)

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

9.96

     

0.58

     

(0.96

)

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.59

)

   

(0.09

)

   

     

(0.68

)

 

First Eagle High Yield Fund Class R3

 
For The Year Ended
October 31, 2019
 

$

8.82

     

0.40

     

(0.11

)

   

0.29

     

(0.39

)

   

     

     

(0.39

)

 
For The Period
5/01/18^-
10/31/18
 

$

8.91

     

0.23

     

(0.10

)

   

0.13

     

(0.22

)

   

     

     

(0.22

)

 

First Eagle High Yield Fund Class R4

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

8.78

     

0.08

     

(0.06

)

   

0.02

     

(0.08

)

   

     

     

(0.08

)

 

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138



               

Ratio/Supplemental data

     
               

Ratios to Average Net Assets of:

     
Selected per
share data for
the period ended:
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return(a)
  Net assets,
end of
period
(thousands)
  Operating
expenses
excluding
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Operating
expenses
including
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Net
investment
income
excluding
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Net
investment
income
including
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Portfolio
turnover
rate
 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class R5

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

12.11

     

0.62

%(b)

 

$

10

     

1.38

%(c)

   

1.38

%(c)

   

1.45

%(c)

   

1.45

%(c)

   

25.54

%(b)

 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund Class R6

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

12.11

     

8.62

%

 

$

1,233

     

0.93

%

   

0.93

%

   

2.31

%

   

2.31

%

   

25.54

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

11.42

     

(2.27

)%

 

$

912

     

0.88

%

   

0.88

%

   

2.38

%

   

2.38

%

   

22.15

%

 
For The Period
3/01/17^^^^-
10/31/17
 

$

12.01

     

7.68

%(b)

 

$

965

     

0.89

%(c)

   

0.89

%(c)

   

2.55

%(c)

   

2.55

%(c)

   

23.18

%(b)

 

First Eagle High Yield Fund Class A

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

8.71

     

3.54

%

 

$

73,567

     

1.34

%

   

1.24

%

   

4.55

%

   

4.65

%

   

24.19

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

8.81

     

2.56

%

 

$

78,360

     

1.26

%

   

1.19

%

   

5.17

%

   

5.24

%

   

24.82

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

9.03

     

5.71

%

 

$

98,548

     

1.21

%

   

1.16

%

   

5.02

%

   

5.07

%

   

25.77

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

8.99

     

8.24

%

 

$

158,102

     

1.15

%

   

1.20

%

   

6.45

%

   

6.40

%

   

36.88

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

8.90

     

(4.24

)%

 

$

201,685

     

1.12

%

   

1.16

%

   

5.81

%

   

5.77

%

   

31.62

%

 

First Eagle High Yield Fund Class C

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

8.70

     

2.77

%

 

$

50,100

     

2.10

%

   

2.00

%

   

3.83

%

   

3.93

%

   

24.19

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

8.80

     

1.68

%

 

$

62,749

     

2.01

%

   

1.94

%

   

4.43

%

   

4.50

%

   

24.82

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

9.02

     

5.06

%

 

$

87,479

     

1.95

%

   

1.90

%

   

4.30

%

   

4.35

%

   

25.77

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

8.98

     

7.46

%

 

$

114,139

     

1.89

%

   

1.94

%

   

5.74

%

   

5.69

%

   

36.88

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

8.89

     

(4.96

)%

 

$

129,214

     

1.87

%

   

1.91

%

   

5.07

%

   

5.03

%

   

31.62

%

 

First Eagle High Yield Fund Class I

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

8.71

     

3.84

%

 

$

144,532

     

1.05

%

   

0.95

%

   

4.86

%

   

4.96

%

   

24.19

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

8.81

     

2.74

%

 

$

184,351

     

0.97

%

   

0.90

%

   

5.46

%

   

5.53

%

   

24.82

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

9.04

     

6.15

%

 

$

278,660

     

0.91

%

   

0.86

%

   

5.33

%

   

5.38

%

   

25.77

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

8.99

     

8.54

%

 

$

315,023

     

0.86

%

   

0.91

%

   

6.83

%

   

6.78

%

   

36.88

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

8.90

     

(3.97

)%

 

$

472,930

     

0.83

%

   

0.87

%

   

6.10

%

   

6.06

%

   

31.62

%

 

First Eagle High Yield Fund Class R3

 
For The Year Ended
October 31, 2019
 

$

8.72

     

3.44

%

 

$

52

     

1.44

%

   

1.34

%

   

4.44

%

   

4.54

%

   

24.19

%

 
For The Period
5/01/18^-
10/31/18
 

$

8.82

     

1.41

%(b)

 

$

51

     

1.36

%(c)

   

1.27

%(c)

   

4.99

%(c)

   

5.08

%(c)

   

24.82

%(b)

 

First Eagle High Yield Fund Class R4

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

8.72

     

0.24

%(b)

 

$

10

     

1.70

%(c)

   

1.59

%(c)

   

3.43

%(c)

   

3.54

%(c)

   

24.19

%(b)

 

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139



First Eagle Funds

Financial Highlights

 

Per share operating performance*

 
       

Investment operations

 

Less dividends and distributions

 
Selected per
share data for
the period ended:
  Net asset
value,
beginning
of year
  Net
investment
income/
loss
  Net
realized
and
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
  Total
investment
operations
  From net
investment
income
  From
capital
gains
  Return of
capital
  Total
distributions
 

First Eagle High Yield Fund Class R5

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

8.78

     

0.08

     

(0.07

)

   

0.01

     

(0.08

)

   

     

     

(0.08

)

 

First Eagle High Yield Fund Class R6

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

8.82

     

0.43

     

(0.11

)

   

0.32

     

(0.43

)

   

     

     

(0.43

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

9.04

     

0.49

     

(0.24

)

   

0.25

     

(0.47

)

   

     

     

(0.47

)

 
For The Period
3/01/17^^^^-
10/31/17
 

$

9.10

     

0.32

     

(0.05

)

   

0.27

     

(0.33

)

   

     

(0.00

)**

   

(0.33

)

 

First Eagle Fund Of America Class A

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

30.53

     

0.03

     

1.50

     

1.53

     

     

(5.61

)

   

     

(5.61

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

38.18

     

0.08

     

(4.15

)

   

(4.07

)

   

     

(3.58

)

   

     

(3.58

)

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

32.93

     

(0.02

)

   

7.41

     

7.39

     

(0.07

)

   

(2.07

)

   

     

(2.14

)

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

35.79

     

0.14

     

(1.99

)

   

(1.85

)

   

(0.01

)

   

(1.00

)

   

     

(1.01

)

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

38.58

     

0.05

     

(0.01

)

   

0.04

     

(0.12

)

   

(2.71

)

   

     

(2.83

)

 

First Eagle Fund Of America Class C

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

24.09

     

(0.12

)

   

1.01

     

0.89

     

     

(5.61

)

   

     

(5.61

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

31.08

     

(0.14

)

   

(3.27

)

   

(3.41

)

   

     

(3.58

)

   

     

(3.58

)

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

27.32

     

(0.23

)

   

6.06

     

5.83

     

     

(2.07

)

   

     

(2.07

)

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

30.07

     

(0.10

)

   

(1.65

)

   

(1.75

)

   

     

(1.00

)

   

     

(1.00

)

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

32.98

     

(0.20

)

   

(0.00

)**

   

(0.20

)

   

     

(2.71

)

   

     

(2.71

)

 

First Eagle Fund Of America Class I

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

31.46

     

0.13

     

1.56

     

1.69

     

     

(5.61

)

   

     

(5.61

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

39.15

     

0.21

     

(4.30

)

   

(4.09

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(3.58

)

   

     

(3.60

)

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

33.72

     

0.08

     

7.59

     

7.67

     

(0.17

)

   

(2.07

)

   

     

(2.24

)

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

36.62

     

0.24

     

(2.04

)

   

(1.80

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(1.00

)

   

     

(1.10

)

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

39.39

     

0.16

     

(0.00

)**

   

0.16

     

(0.22

)

   

(2.71

)

   

     

(2.93

)

 

First Eagle Fund Of America Class Y

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

31.31

     

0.04

     

1.56

     

1.60

     

     

(5.61

)

   

     

(5.61

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

39.07

     

0.09

     

(4.27

)

   

(4.18

)

   

     

(3.58

)

   

     

(3.58

)

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

33.67

     

(0.03

)

   

7.58

     

7.55

     

(0.08

)

   

(2.07

)

   

     

(2.15

)

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

36.56

     

0.14

     

(2.03

)

   

(1.89

)

   

(0.00

)**

   

(1.00

)

   

     

(1.00

)

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

39.35

     

0.05

     

(0.02

)

   

0.03

     

(0.11

)

   

(2.71

)

   

     

(2.82

)

 

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Ratio/Supplemental data

     
               

Ratios to Average Net Assets of:

     
Selected per
share data for
the period ended:
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return(a)
  Net assets,
end of
period
(thousands)
  Operating
expenses
excluding
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Operating
expenses
including
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Net
investment
income
excluding
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Net
investment
income
including
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Portfolio
turnover
rate
 

First Eagle High Yield Fund Class R5

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

8.71

     

0.11

%(b)

 

$

10

     

1.59

%(c)

   

1.48

%(c)

   

3.54

%(c)

   

3.65

%(c)

   

24.19

%(b)

 

First Eagle High Yield Fund Class R6

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

8.71

     

3.75

%

 

$

1,907

     

1.02

%

   

0.92

%

   

4.78

%

   

4.89

%

   

24.19

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

8.82

     

2.80

%

 

$

401

     

1.01

%

   

0.93

%

   

5.36

%

   

5.44

%

   

24.82

%

 
For The Period
3/01/17^^^^-
10/31/17
 

$

9.04

     

2.99

%(b)

 

$

114

     

0.92

%(c)

   

0.87

%(c)

   

5.29

%(c)

   

5.34

%(c)

   

25.77

%(b)

 

First Eagle Fund Of America Class A

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

26.45

     

7.58

%

 

$

273,446

     

1.38

%

   

1.37

%

   

0.11

%

   

0.13

%

   

26.42

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

30.53

     

(11.84

)%

 

$

388,961

     

1.32

%

   

1.32

%

   

0.23

%

   

0.23

%

   

60.29

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

38.18

     

23.56

%

 

$

622,389

     

1.31

%

   

1.31

%

   

(0.07

)%

   

(0.07

)%

   

57.02

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

32.93

     

(5.30

)%(d)

 

$

865,109

     

1.32

%

   

1.32

%

   

0.43

%

   

0.43

%

   

55.06

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

35.79

     

0.19

%

 

$

1,331,912

     

1.35

%

   

1.35

%

   

0.12

%

   

0.12

%

   

32.23

%

 

First Eagle Fund Of America Class C

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

19.37

     

6.77

%

 

$

115,146

     

2.12

%

   

2.10

%

   

(0.61

)%

   

(0.60

)%

   

26.42

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

24.09

     

(12.48

)%

 

$

244,240

     

2.06

%

   

2.06

%

   

(0.51

)%

   

(0.51

)%

   

60.29

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

31.08

     

22.61

%

 

$

401,699

     

2.06

%

   

2.06

%

   

(0.81

)%

   

(0.81

)%

   

57.02

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

27.32

     

(5.99

)%(d)

 

$

509,568

     

2.08

%

   

2.08

%

   

(0.35

)%

   

(0.35

)%

   

55.06

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

30.07

     

(0.55

)%

 

$

742,365

     

2.10

%

   

2.10

%

   

(0.63

)%

   

(0.63

)%

   

32.23

%

 

First Eagle Fund Of America Class I

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

27.54

     

7.88

%

 

$

384,510

     

1.05

%

   

1.03

%

   

0.45

%

   

0.46

%

   

26.42

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

31.46

     

(11.53

)%

 

$

612,845

     

1.02

%

   

1.02

%

   

0.58

%

   

0.58

%

   

60.29

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

39.15

     

23.91

%

 

$

829,414

     

1.01

%

   

1.01

%

   

0.22

%

   

0.22

%

   

57.02

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

33.72

     

(5.01

)%(d)

 

$

808,426

     

1.03

%

   

1.03

%

   

0.71

%

   

0.71

%

   

55.06

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

36.62

     

0.48

%

 

$

1,167,750

     

1.05

%

   

1.05

%

   

0.41

%

   

0.41

%

   

32.23

%

 

First Eagle Fund Of America Class Y

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

27.30

     

7.62

%

 

$

247,674

     

1.35

%

   

1.33

%

   

0.13

%

   

0.15

%

   

26.42

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

31.31

     

(11.85

)%

 

$

280,977

     

1.33

%

   

1.33

%

   

0.26

%

   

0.26

%

   

60.29

%

 

October 31, 2017

 

$

39.07

     

23.54

%

 

$

397,293

     

1.31

%

   

1.31

%

   

(0.09

)%

   

(0.09

)%

   

57.02

%

 

October 31, 2016

 

$

33.67

     

(5.28

)%(d)

 

$

385,995

     

1.33

%

   

1.33

%

   

0.40

%

   

0.40

%

   

55.06

%

 

October 31, 2015

 

$

36.56

     

0.18

%

 

$

495,822

     

1.36

%

   

1.36

%

   

0.12

%

   

0.12

%

   

32.23

%

 

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First Eagle Funds

Financial Highlights

   

Per share operating performance*

 
       

Investment operations

 

Less dividends and distributions

 
Selected per
share data for
the period ended:
  Net asset
value,
beginning
of year
  Net
investment
income/
loss
  Net
realized
and
unrealized
gains
(losses) on
investments
  Total
investment
operations
  From net
investment
income
  From
capital
gains
  Return of
capital
  Total
distributions
 

First Eagle Fund Of America Class R3

 
For The Year Ended
October 31, 2019
 

$

31.40

     

0.02

     

1.56

     

1.58

     

     

(5.61

)

   

     

(5.61

)

 
For The Period
5/01/18^-
10/31/18
 

$

35.19

     

0.14

     

(3.93

)

   

(3.79

)

   

     

     

     

   

First Eagle Fund Of America Class R4

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

28.16

     

(0.02

)

   

(0.62

)

   

(0.64

)

   

     

     

     

   

First Eagle Fund Of America Class R5

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

28.16

     

(0.01

)

   

(0.62

)

   

(0.63

)

   

     

     

     

   

First Eagle Fund Of America Class R6

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

31.46

     

0.09

     

1.63

     

1.72

     

     

(5.61

)

   

     

(5.61

)

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

39.15

     

0.65

     

(4.73

)

   

(4.08

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(3.58

)

   

     

(3.61

)

 
For The Period
3/01/17^^^^-
10/31/17
 

$

35.44

     

0.02

     

3.69

     

3.71

     

     

     

     

   

^  Commenced investment operations on May 1, 2018.

^^  Commenced investment operations on January 17, 2018.

^^^  Commenced investment operations on July 29, 2019.

^^^^  Commenced investment operations on March 1, 2017.

^^^^^  Commenced investment operations on March 11, 2019.

*  Per share amounts have been calculated using the average shares method.

**  Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

(a)  Does not take into account the sales charge of 5.00% for Class A shares for all Funds, except First Eagle High Yield Fund, which has a sales charge of 4.50% and the CDSC (Contingent Deferred Sales Charge) of 1.00% for Class C shares. A contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may apply on redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $1,000,000 or more without an initial sales charge. Effective July 8, 2019, with respect to the First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund and the First Eagle High Yield Fund, a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% may apply on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within 18 months following a purchase of $250,000 or more without an initial sales charge.

(b)  Not Annualized

(c)  Annualized

(d)  In 2016, the Fund received a voluntary reimbursement by the subadviser for a realized investment loss. By excluding this reimbursement, total returns would have been -5.30%, -6.02%, -5.01% and -5.31% for Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Y, respectively.

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Ratio/Supplemental data

     
               

Ratios to Average Net Assets of:

     
Selected per
share data for
the period ended:
  Net asset
value, end
of period
  Total
return(a)
  Net assets,
end of
period
(thousands)
  Operating
expenses
excluding
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Operating
expenses
including
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Net
investment
income
excluding
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Net
investment
income
including
earnings
credits
and/or fee
waivers
  Portfolio
turnover
rate
 

First Eagle Fund Of America Class R3

 
For The Year Ended
October 31, 2019
 

$

27.37

     

7.48

%

 

$

48

     

1.44

%

   

1.42

%

   

0.04

%

   

0.06

%

   

26.42

%

 
For The Period
5/01/18^-
10/31/18
 

$

31.40

     

(10.74

)%(b)

 

$

45

     

1.38

%(c)

   

1.38

%(c)

   

0.79

%(c)

   

0.79

%(c)

   

60.29

%(b)

 

First Eagle Fund Of America Class R4

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

27.52

     

(2.27

)%(b)

 

$

10

     

1.66

%(c)

   

1.62

%(c)

   

(0.25

)%(c)

   

(0.22

)%(c)

   

26.42

%(b)

 

First Eagle Fund Of America Class R5

 
For The Period
7/29/19^^^-
10/31/19
 

$

27.53

     

(2.24

)%(b)

 

$

10

     

1.55

%(c)

   

1.51

%(c)

   

(0.14

)%(c)

   

(0.10

)%(c)

   

26.42

%(b)

 

First Eagle Fund Of America Class R6

 

October 31, 2019

 

$

27.57

     

8.00

%

 

$

2,656

     

1.00

%

   

0.99

%

   

0.32

%

   

0.32

%

   

26.42

%

 

October 31, 2018

 

$

31.46

     

(11.53

)%

 

$

4,362

     

0.98

%

   

0.98

%

   

1.85

%

   

1.86

%

   

60.29

%

 
For The Period
3/01/17^^^^-
10/31/17
 

$

39.15

     

10.47

%(b)

 

$

397

     

1.00

%(c)

   

1.00

%(c)

   

0.09

%(c)

   

0.09

%(c)

   

57.02

%(b)

 

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Notes to Financial Statements

Note 1 — Significant Accounting Policies

First Eagle Funds (the "Trust"), is an open-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended ("1940 Act"). The Trust consists of seven separate portfolios, First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Gold Fund, First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund, First Eagle High Yield Fund and First Eagle Fund of America (each individually a "Fund" or collectively the "Funds"). All the Funds are diversified mutual funds except for First Eagle Gold Fund and First Eagle Fund of America, which are non-diversified. The Trust is a Delaware statutory trust. The First Eagle Global Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing in a range of asset classes from markets in the United States and throughout the world. The First Eagle Overseas Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing primarily in equities issued by non-U.S. corporations. The First Eagle U.S. Value Fund seeks long-term growth of capital by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in domestic equity and debt securities. The First Eagle Gold Fund seeks to provide investors the opportunity to participate in the investment characteristics of gold (and to a limited extent other precious metals) for a portion of their overall investment portfolio. The First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund seeks current income generation and long-term growth of capital. The First Eagle High Yield Fund seeks to provide investors with a high level of current income. The First Eagle Fund of America seeks capital appreciation by investing primarily in domestic stocks and, to a lesser extent, in debt and foreign equity securities.

The Funds offer seven share classes, Class A shares, Class C shares, Class I shares, Class R3 shares, Class R4 shares, Class R5 shares and Class R6 shares. Additionally, First Eagle Fund of America also offers Class Y shares.

Class Y on First Eagle Fund of America is closed to new investors, subject to certain limited exceptions. Additional information can be found in the Fund's prospectus.

First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (the "Adviser"), a subsidiary of First Eagle Holdings, Inc. ("First Eagle Holdings"), manages the Funds. A controlling interest in First Eagle Holdings is owned by BCP CC Holdings L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("BCP CC Holdings"). BCP CC Holdings GP L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company ("BCP CC Holdings GP"), is the general partner of BCP CC Holdings and has two managing members, Blackstone Capital Partners VI L.P. ("BCP VI") and Corsair IV Financial Services Capital Partners L.P. ("Corsair IV"). BCP VI and Corsair IV are indirectly controlled by The Blackstone Group L.P. ("Blackstone") and Corsair Capital LLC ("Corsair"), respectively. Investment vehicles indirectly controlled by Blackstone and Corsair and certain co-investors own a majority economic interest in First Eagle Holdings and the Adviser through BCP CC Holdings.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies that are adhered to by the Funds. The Funds are investment companies and, accordingly, follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946—Investment Companies, which is part of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").

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Notes to Financial Statements

a)  Investments in Subsidiaries — The First Eagle Global Fund (the "Global Fund"), First Eagle Overseas Fund (the "Overseas Fund"), First Eagle U.S. Value Fund (the "U.S. Value Fund"), and First Eagle Gold Fund (the "Gold Fund") may invest in certain precious metals through their investment in the First Eagle Global Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle Overseas Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle U.S. Value Cayman Fund, Ltd., and First Eagle Gold Cayman Fund, Ltd., respectively, each a wholly owned subsidiary (each referred to herein as a "Subsidiary" or collectively "the Subsidiaries"). Each Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in shares of its respective Subsidiary. Each Subsidiary has the ability to invest in commodities and securities consistent with the investment objective of its respective Fund. Substantially all of each Subsidiary's assets represent physical gold bullion, and First Eagle Gold Cayman Fund, Ltd. also holds physical silver. Trading in bullion directly by the Funds presents the risk of tax consequences (e.g., a change in the Funds' tax status subjecting the Funds to be taxed at the Fund level on all of their income if the Funds' "non-qualifying income" exceeds 10% of the Funds' gross income in any taxable year). Trading in bullion by the Subsidiaries generally does not present the same tax risks.

The First Eagle Global Cayman Fund, Ltd., established on October 18, 2013, is an exempted company under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the First Eagle Global Fund and the First Eagle Global Cayman Fund, Ltd. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. As of October 31, 2019, the First Eagle Global Cayman Fund, Ltd. has $4,197,824,942 in net assets, representing 8.34% of the Global Fund's net assets.

The First Eagle Overseas Cayman Fund, Ltd., established on October 18, 2013, is an exempted company under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the First Eagle Overseas Fund and the First Eagle Overseas Cayman Fund, Ltd. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. As of October 31, 2019, the First Eagle Overseas Cayman Fund, Ltd. has $981,013,973 in net assets, representing 7.03% of the Overseas Fund's net assets.

The First Eagle U.S. Value Cayman Fund, Ltd., established on January 24, 2012, is an exempted company under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the First Eagle U.S. Value Fund and the First Eagle U.S. Value Cayman Fund, Ltd. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. As of October 31, 2019, the First Eagle U.S. Value Cayman Fund, Ltd. has $175,727,062 in net assets, representing 11.17% of the U.S. Value Fund's net assets.

The First Eagle Gold Cayman Fund, Ltd., established on May 28, 2010, is an exempted company under the laws of the Cayman Islands. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the First Eagle Gold Fund and the First Eagle Gold Cayman Fund, Ltd. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. As of October 31, 2019, the First Eagle Gold Cayman Fund, Ltd. has $273,809,422 in net assets, representing 22.45% of the Gold Fund's net assets.

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Notes to Financial Statements

b)  Investment valuation — Each Fund computes its net asset value once daily as of the close of trading on each day the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open for trading. The net asset value per share is computed by dividing the total current value of the assets of a Fund, less its liabilities, by the total number of shares outstanding at the time of such computation.

A portfolio security (including an option), other than a bond, which is traded on a U.S. national securities exchange or a securities exchange abroad is generally valued at the price of the official close (last quoted sales price if an official closing price is not available) as of the local market close on the primary exchange. If there are no round lot sales on such date, such security will be valued at the mean between the closing bid and asked prices (and if there is only a bid or only an asked price on such date, valuation will be at such bid or asked price for long or short positions, respectively). Securities, other than bonds, traded in the over-the-counter market are valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices prior to the time of valuation (and if there is only a bid or only an asked price on such date, valuation will be at such bid or asked price for long or short positions, respectively), except if such unlisted security is traded on the NASDAQ in which case it is valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. Such prices are provided by approved pricing vendors or other independent pricing sources.

All bonds, whether listed on an exchange or traded in the over-counter-market for which market quotations are readily available are generally priced at the evaluated bid price provided by an approved pricing service as of the close of the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time), or dealers in the over-the-counter markets in the United States or abroad. Prior to April 8, 2019, all bonds, whether listed on an exchange or traded in the over-counter-market for which market quotations are readily available, were generally priced at the evaluated bid price provided by an approved pricing service prior to the close of the NYSE (normally 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time), or dealers in the over-the-counter-markets in the United States or abroad. Pricing services and broker-dealers use multiple valuation techniques to determine value. In instances where sufficient market activity exists, dealers or pricing services utilize a market-based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where sufficient market activity may not exist or is limited, the dealers or pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market transactions in comparable securities and the various relationships between securities in determining value and/or market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option-adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon-rates, anticipated timing of principal repayments, underlying collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair values. The Adviser's Valuation Committee, at least annually, will review the pricing service's inputs, methods, models and assumptions for its evaluated prices. Short term debt maturing in 60 days or less is valued at evaluated bid prices.

Commodities (such as physical metals) are valued at a calculated evaluated mean price, as provided by an independent price source as of the close of the NYSE.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the current cost of covering or offsetting such contracts, by reference to forward currency rates at the time the NYSE closes, as provided by an independent pricing source.

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The spot exchange rates, as provided by an independent price source as of the close of the NYSE are used to convert foreign security prices into U.S. dollars.

Any security that is listed or traded on more than one exchange (or traded in multiple markets) is valued at the official close on the primary exchange or market on which they are traded. In the absence of such a quotation, a security may be valued at the last quoted sales price on the most active exchange or market as determined by the independent pricing agent. The Funds use pricing services to identify the market prices of publicly traded securities in their portfolios. When market prices are determined to be "stale" as a result of limited market activity for a particular holding, or in other circumstances when market prices are unavailable, such as for private placements, or determined to be unreliable for a particular holding, such holdings may be "fair valued" in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees ("Board"). The values assigned to a Fund's holdings therefore may differ on occasion from reported market values.

Certain Funds with non-U.S. holdings have adopted procedures under which movements in the prices for U.S. securities (beyond specified thresholds) occurring after the close of a foreign market may require fair valuation of securities traded in that foreign market. The determination of whether a particular foreign investment should be fair valued will be based on review of a number of factors, including developments in foreign markets and security-specific events. The values assigned to a Fund's holdings therefore may differ on occasion from reported market values. The Board and the Adviser believe relying on the procedures as just described will result in prices that are more reflective of the actual market value of portfolio securities held by the Funds than relying solely on reported market values.

The Funds adopted provisions surrounding fair value measurements and disclosures that define fair value, establish a framework for measuring fair value in GAAP and expand disclosures about fair value measurements. This applies to fair value measurements that are already required or permitted by other accounting standards and is intended to increase consistency of those measurements and applies broadly to securities and other types of assets and liabilities.

The Funds disclose the fair value of their investments in a hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs or assumptions to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. These inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds' investments and are summarized in the following fair value hierarchy:

Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.

Level 2 — Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.).

Level 3 — Other significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumption in determining the fair value of investments).

The significant unobservable inputs that may be used in determining valuations for investments identified within Level 3 are market comparables and the enterprise value of a company. Indications of value and quotations may be observable at any given time, but are currently

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treated by the Funds as unobservable. Significant changes in any of the unobservable inputs may significantly impact the fair value measurement. The impact is based on the relationship between each unobservable input and the fair value measurement.

Significant increases (decreases) in enterprise multiples may increase (decrease) the fair value measurement. Significant increases (decreases) in the discount for marketability, probability of insolvency and probability of default may decrease (increase) the fair value measurement.

Fair valuation of securities, other financial investments or other assets (collectively, "securities") held by the Funds shall be determined in good faith under the supervision and responsibility of the Board. The Board has created a Board Valuation and Liquidity Committee (the "Committee") to oversee the execution of the valuation and liquidity procedures for the Funds.

The following is a summary of the Funds' inputs used to value the Funds' investments as of October 31, 2019:

First Eagle Global Fund

Description

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3‡

 

Total

 

Assets:†

 

Common Stocks

 

$

21,682,420,561

   

$

16,470,376,026

(a)

 

$

   

$

38,152,796,587

   

Corporate Bonds

   

     

     

5,494,335

(b)

   

5,494,335

   

Commodities*

   

     

4,658,521,448

     

     

4,658,521,448

   
Foreign Government
Securities
   

     

576,372,332

     

^

   

576,372,332

   

Short-Term Investments

   

169,532

     

6,926,627,001

     

     

6,926,796,533

   
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts**
   

     

14,742,987

     

     

14,742,987

   

Total

 

$

21,682,590,093

   

$

28,646,639,794

   

$

5,494,335

   

$

50,334,724,222

   

Liabilities:

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts**
 

$

   

$

(21,326,566

)

 

$

   

$

(21,326,566

)

 

Total

 

$

   

$

(21,326,566

)

 

$

   

$

(21,326,566

)

 

(a)  At October 31, 2019, certain non-U. S. securities applied the procedures under which movements in the price for U.S. securities (beyond specific thresholds) occurring after the close of a foreign market required fair valuation of securities traded in that foreign market. See Note 1(b) for additional details.

(b)  These investments are valued by brokers and pricing services. The inputs for these investments are not readily available or cannot be reasonably estimated and are generally those inputs described in Note 1 (b).

†  See Consolidated Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

‡  Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.

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First Eagle Global Fund (continued)

*  Represents gold bullion.

**  Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts are valued at net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the investment.

^  Fair value represents zero.

Fair Value Level 3 activity for the year ended October 31, 2019 was as follows:

    Common
Stocks
  Corporate
Bonds
  Foreign
Government
Securities
  Total
Value
 

Beginning Balance — market value

 

$

17,553,847

   

$

5,425,998

   

$

^

 

$

22,979,845

   

Purchases(1)

   

     

     

     

   

Sales(2)

   

(31,522,175

)

   

     

     

(31,522,175

)

 

Transfer In — Level 3

   

     

     

     

   

Transfer Out — Level 3

   

     

     

     

   

Accrued discounts/(premiums)

   

     

36,758

     

     

36,758

   

Realized Gains (Losses)

   

30,721,667

     

     

     

30,721,667

   
Change in Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation)
   

(16,753,339

)

   

31,579

     

     

(16,721,760

)

 

Ending Balance — market value

 

$

   

$

5,494,335

   

$

^

 

$

5,494,335

   
Change in unrealized gains or
(losses) relating to assets still
held at reporting date
 

$

   

$

31,579

   

$

   

$

31,579

   

^  Fair value represents zero.

(1)  Purchases include all purchases of securities and securities received in corporate actions.

(2)  Sales include all sales of securities, maturities, paydowns and securities tendered in corporate actions.

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

 
    Fair Value at
October 31, 2019
  Valuation
Technique(s)
  Unobservable
Input
  Range
(Weighted
Average)
 
Foreign Government
Securities
 

$

^

  Discounted
Cash Flow
  Estimated
Recoverability
   

0

% (0%)

 

Total

 

$

^

             

^  Fair value represents zero.

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First Eagle Overseas Fund

Description

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3‡

 

Total

 

Assets:†

 

Common Stocks

 

$

2,301,400,854

   

$

8,159,987,992

(a)

 

$

19,770,997

   

$

10,481,159,843

   

Commodities*

   

     

1,282,551,276

     

     

1,282,551,276

   

Foreign Government Securities

   

     

242,110,787

     

     

242,110,787

   

Short-Term Investments

   

28,694

     

1,895,547,117

     

     

1,895,575,811

   
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts**
   

     

8,243,280

     

     

8,243,280

   

Total

 

$

2,301,429,548

   

$

11,588,440,452

   

$

19,770,997

   

$

13,909,640,997

   

Liabilities:

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts**
 

$

   

$

(9,367,953

)

 

$

   

$

(9,367,953

)

 

Total

 

$

   

$

(9,367,953

)

 

$

   

$

(9,367,953

)

 

(a)  At October 31, 2019, certain non-U. S. securities applied the procedures under which movements in the price for U.S. securities (beyond specific thresholds) occurring after the close of a foreign market required fair valuation of securities traded in that foreign market. See Note 1(b) for additional details.

†  See Consolidated Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

‡  Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.

*  Represents gold bullion.

**  Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts are valued at net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the investment.

Fair Value Level 3 activity for the year ended October 31, 2019 was as follows:

   

Common Stocks

 

Beginning Balance — market value

 

$

49,124,497

   

Purchases(1)

   

   

Sales(2)

   

(38,421,661

)

 

Transfer In — Level 3

   

   

Transfer Out — Level 3

   

   

Accrued discounts/(premiums)

   

   

Realized Gains (Losses)

   

36,270,033

   

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

   

(27,201,872

)

 

Ending Balance — market value

 

$

19,770,997

   

Change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to assets still held at reporting date

 

$

(7,957,516

)

 

(1)  Purchases include all purchases of securities and securities received in corporate actions.

(2)  Sales include all sales of securities, maturities, paydowns and securities tendered in corporate actions.

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First Eagle Overseas Fund (continued)

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

 
    Fair Value at
October 31, 2019
  Valuation
Technique(s)
  Unobservable
Input
  Range
(Weighted
Average)
 

Common Stocks

 

$

19,770,997

    Market
Comparable
Companies
  Enterprise
Value
Multiple
  0.67
6.85x (2.23x)

x -

 

Total

 

$

19,770,997

               

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund

Description

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3‡

 

Total

 

Assets:†

 

Common Stocks

 

$

1,133,670,799

   

$

6,653,145

(a)

 

$

   

$

1,140,323,944

   

Corporate Bonds

   

     

19,079,146

     

603,000

(b)

   

19,682,146

   

Commodities*

   

     

175,731,352

     

     

175,731,352

   

Short-Term Investments

   

29,874

     

241,095,203

     

     

241,125,077

   

Total

 

$

1,133,700,673

   

$

442,558,846

   

$

603,000

   

$

1,576,862,519

   

(a)  At October 31, 2019, certain non-U. S. securities applied the procedures under which movements in the price for U.S. securities (beyond specific thresholds) occurring after the close of a foreign market required fair valuation of securities traded in that foreign market. See Note 1(b) for additional details.

(b)  These investments are valued by brokers and pricing services. The inputs for these investments are not readily available or cannot be reasonably estimated and are generally those inputs described in Note 1 (b).

†  See Consolidated Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

‡  Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.

*  Represents gold bullion.

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Fair Value Level 3 activity for the year ended October 31, 2019 was as follows:

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund (continued)

   

Corporate Bonds

 

Beginning Balance — market value

 

$

595,500

   

Purchases(1)

   

   

Sales(2)

   

   

Transfer In — Level 3

   

   

Transfer Out — Level 3

   

   

Accrued discounts/(premiums)

   

4,218

   

Realized Gains (Losses)

   

   

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

   

3,282

   

Ending Balance — market value

 

$

603,000

   

Change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to assets still held at reporting date

 

$

3,282

   

(1)  Purchases include all purchases of securities and securities received in corporate actions.

(2)  Sales include all sales of securities, maturities, paydowns and securities tendered in corporate actions.

First Eagle Gold Fund

Description

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3‡

 

Total

 

Assets:†

 

Common Stocks

 

$

769,162,926

   

$

86,686,255

(a)

 

$

   

$

855,849,181

   

Commodities*

   

     

273,876,895

     

     

273,876,895

   

Rights

   

     

     

2,027,354

     

2,027,354

   

Short-Term Investments

   

36,068

     

70,919,325

     

     

70,955,393

   

Total

 

$

769,198,994

   

$

431,482,475

   

$

2,027,354

   

$

1,202,708,823

   

(a)  At October 31, 2019, certain non-U. S. securities applied the procedures under which movements in the price for U.S. securities (beyond specific thresholds) occurring after the close of a foreign market required fair valuation of securities traded in that foreign market. See Note 1(b) for additional details.

†  See Consolidated Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

‡  Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.

*  Represents gold and silver bullion.

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Fair Value Level 3 activity for the year ended October 31, 2019 was as follows:

First Eagle Gold Fund (continued)

   

Rights

 

Beginning Balance — market value

 

$

   

Purchases(1)

   

45,973,715

   

Sales(2)

   

   

Transfer In — Level 3

   

   

Transfer Out — Level 3

   

   

Accrued discounts/ (premiums)

   

   

Realized Gains (Losses)

   

   

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

   

(43,946,361

)

 

Ending Balance — market value

 

$

2,027,354

   

Change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to assets still held at reporting date

 

$

(43,946,361

)

 

(1)  Purchases include all purchases of securities and securities received in corporate actions.

(2)  Sales include all sales of securities, maturities, paydowns and securities tendered in corporate actions.

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

 

  Fair Value at
October 31, 2019
  Valuation
Technique(s)
  Unobservable
Input
  Range
(Weighted
Average)
 
Rights  

$

2,027,354

    Comparable
Security
  Probability
that Mining
Operations
Resume
    35

% (35%)

 

Total

 

$

2,027,354

                           

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Fund's investments are listed above. Generally, a change in the assumptions used in any input in isolation may be accompanied by a change in another input. Significant changes in any of the unobservable inputs may significantly impact the fair value measurement. The impact is based on the relationship between each unobservable input and the fair value measurement. Significant increases (decreases) in probability that mining operations resume may increase (decrease) the fair value measurement.

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First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund

Description

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3‡

 

Total

 

Assets:†

 

Common Stocks

 

$

348,004,433

   

$

497,844,314

(a)

 

$

   

$

845,848,747

   

Corporate Bonds

   

     

304,611,997

     

     

304,611,997

   

Closed End Funds

   

     

9,049,561

     

     

9,049,561

   

Commodities*

   

     

89,897,969

     

     

89,897,969

   

Foreign Government Securities

   

     

16,870,557

     

     

16,870,557

   

Loan Assignments

   

     

     

13,929,307

(b)

   

13,929,307

   

Preferred Stocks

   

4,371,622

     

     

     

4,371,622

   

Short-Term Investments

   

7,382

     

105,068,682

     

     

105,076,064

   

U.S. Treasury Obligations

   

     

80,077,728

     

     

80,077,728

   
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts**
   

     

398,320

     

     

398,320

   

Total

 

$

352,383,437

   

$

1,103,819,128

   

$

13,929,307

   

$

1,470,131,872

   

Liabilities:

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts**
 

$

   

$

(837,690

)

 

$

   

$

(837,690

)

 

Total

 

$

   

$

(837,690

)

 

$

   

$

(837,690

)

 

(a)  At October 31, 2019, certain non-U. S. securities applied the procedures under which movements in the price for U.S. securities (beyond specific thresholds) occurring after the close of a foreign market required fair valuation of securities traded in that foreign market. See Note 1(b) for additional details.

(b)  These investments are valued by brokers and pricing services. The inputs for these investments are not readily available or cannot be reasonably estimated and are generally those inputs described in Note 1 (b).

†  See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

‡  Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.

*  Represents gold bullion.

**  Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts are valued at net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the investment.

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Fair Value Level 3 activity for the year ended October 31, 2019 was as follows:

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund (continued)

   

Loan Assignments

 

Beginning Balance — market value

 

$

16,701,525

   

Purchases(1)

   

   

Sales(2)

   

(19,419,474

)

 

Transfer In — Level 3

   

16,970,281

(a)

 

Transfer Out — Level 3

   

   

Accrued discounts/(premiums)

   

138,917

   

Realized Gains (Losses)

   

27,027

   

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

   

(488,969

)

 

Ending Balance — market value

 

$

13,929,307

   

Change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to assets still held at reporting date

 

$

(1,076,891

)

 

(a)  Transfers from Level 2 to Level 3 are due to a decline in market activity, e.g., frequency of trades, which resulted in a lack of available market inputs to determine price.

(1)  Purchases include all purchases of securities and securities received in corporate actions.

(2)  Sales include all sales of securities, maturities, paydowns and securities tendered in corporate actions.

First Eagle High Yield Fund

Description

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3‡

 

Total

 

Assets:†

 

Common Stocks

 

$

   

$

   

$

8,853,633

   

$

8,853,633

   

Corporate Bonds

   

     

229,122,395

     

     

229,122,395

   

Loan Assignments

   

     

3,619,591

     

10,406,958

(a)

   

14,026,549

   

Short-Term Investments

   

1,878

     

15,521,196

     

     

15,523,074

   
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts**
   

     

73,527

     

     

73,527

   

Total

 

$

1,878

   

$

248,336,709

   

$

19,260,591

   

$

267,599,178

   

Liabilities:

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts**
 

$

   

$

(78,263

)

 

$

   

$

(78,263

)

 

Total

 

$

   

$

(78,263

)

 

$

   

$

(78,263

)

 

(a)  These investments are valued by brokers and pricing services. The inputs for these investments are not readily available or cannot be reasonably estimated and are generally those inputs described in Note 1(b).

†  See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

‡  Value determined using significant unobservable inputs.

**  Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts are valued at net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the investment.

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Fair Value Level 3 activity for the year ended October 31, 2019 was as follows:

First Eagle High Yield Fund (continued)

    Common
Stocks
  Loan
Assignments
 

Total Value

 

Beginning Balance — market value

 

$

10,393,732

   

$

17,192,569

   

$

27,586,301

   

Purchases(1)

   

     

     

   

Sales(2)

   

     

(14,181,467

)

   

(14,181,467

)

 

Transfer In — Level 3

   

     

7,378,383

(a)

   

7,378,383

   

Transfer Out — Level 3

   

     

     

   

Accrued discounts/(premiums)

   

     

136,199

     

136,199

   

Realized Gains (Losses)

   

     

60,697

     

60,697

   

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

   

(1,540,099

)

   

(179,423

)

   

(1,719,522

)

 

Ending Balance — market value

 

$

8,853,633

   

$

10,406,958

   

$

19,260,591

   
Change in unrealized gains or (losses) relating to
assets still held at reporting date
 

$

(1,540,099

)

 

$

(808,993

)

 

$

(2,349,092

)

 

(a)  Transfers from Level 2 to Level 3 are due to a decline in market activity, e.g., frequency of trades, which resulted in a lack of available market inputs to determine price.

(1)  Purchases include all purchases of securities and securities received in corporate actions.

(2)  Sales include all sales of securities, maturities, paydowns and securities tendered in corporate actions.

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

 
    Fair Value at
October 31, 2019
  Valuation
Technique(s)
  Unobservable
Input(s)
  Range
(Weighted
Average)
 

Common Stocks

 

$

8,853,633

    Market
Comparable
Companies
  Price of
Recent
Transaction
Indicative
Broker
Quotes (Mid)
Enterprise
Value
Multiple
 

$

34.25
($34.25)
$34.00 -
$34.75
($34.42)
5.07x -
5.07x (5.07x)
 

Total

 

$

8,853,633

               

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First Eagle Fund of America

Description

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

 

Assets:†

 

Common Stocks

 

$

911,867,118

   

$

   

$

   

$

911,867,118

   

Options Purchased

   

6,664,000

     

     

     

6,664,000

   

Short-Term Investments

   

111,338,712

     

19,933,280

     

     

131,271,992

   

Total

 

$

1,029,869,830

   

$

19,933,280

   

$

   

$

1,049,803,110

   

Liabilities:

 

Written Options (Sold Short)

 

$

(26,473,745

)

 

$

   

$

   

$

(26,473,745

)

 

Total

 

$

(26,473,745

)

 

$

   

$

   

$

(26,473,745

)

 

†  See Schedule of Investments for additional detailed categorizations.

c)  Investment transactions and income — Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. The specific identification method is used in determining realized gains and losses from investment transactions. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded daily on the accrual basis. In computing investment income, each Fund accretes discounts and amortizes premiums on debt obligations using the effective yield method. Investment income is allocated to each Fund's share class in proportion to its relative net assets. Payments received from certain investments held by the Funds may be comprised of dividends, capital gains and return of capital. The Funds originally estimate the expected classification of such payments. The amounts may subsequently be reclassified upon receipt of information from the issuer.

d)  Expenses — Expenses arising in connection with a Fund are charged directly to that Fund. Expenses common to all Funds may be allocated to each Fund in proportion to its relative net assets. Certain expenses are shared with the First Eagle Variable Funds, an affiliated fund group. Such costs are generally allocated using the ratio of the Fund's average daily net assets relative to the total average daily net assets of the First Eagle Variable Funds. Earnings credits may reduce shareholder servicing agent fees by the amount of interest earned on balances with such service provider.

e)  Foreign currency translation — The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The market values of securities which are not traded in U.S. currency are recorded in the financial statements after translation to U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rates at the end of the period. The costs of such securities are translated at exchange rates prevailing when acquired. Related interest, dividends and withholding taxes are accrued at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

The net assets of each of the Funds are presented at the foreign exchange rates and market values at the close of the period. The Funds do not isolate that portion of gains and losses on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the securities. Accordingly, such foreign currency gains (losses) are

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included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investment transactions on the Statements of Operations. However, for federal income tax purposes each Fund does isolate the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from the changes in market prices for realized gains and losses on debt obligations.

f)  Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts — In connection with portfolio purchases and sales of securities denominated in foreign currencies, each Fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts. The First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund and First Eagle High Yield Fund enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts primarily to manage and/or gain exposure to certain foreign currencies. The Funds' currency transactions include portfolio hedging on portfolio positions. Portfolio hedging is the use of a forward foreign currency exchange contract (or other cash management position) with respect to one or more portfolio security positions denominated or quoted in a particular currency. Currency exchange transactions involve currencies of different countries that the Funds invest in and serve as hedges against possible variations in the exchange rates between these currencies and the U.S. dollar. Each Fund may engage in portfolio hedging with respect to the currency of a particular country in amounts approximating actual or anticipated positions in securities denominated in that currency. Hedging can reduce exposure to currency exchange movements, but cannot eliminate that exposure. It is possible to lose money under a hedge.

Funds investing in forward foreign currency exchange contracts are exposed to risk if the value of the currency changes unfavorably, if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of their contracts or if the Fund is unable to enter into a closing position. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding at period end, if any, are listed after each Fund's portfolio. For the year ended October 31, 2019, the average monthly outstanding currency purchased or sold in U.S. dollars for forward foreign currency exchange contracts held by the Funds were as follows:

    First Eagle
Global
Fund
  First Eagle
Overseas
Fund
  First Eagle
Global
Income
Builder
Fund
  First Eagle
High Yield
Fund
 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts:

 
Average Settlement
Value — Purchased
 

$

   

$

91,633,009

   

$

1,685,402

   

$

2,911,722

   
Average Settlement
Value — Sold
   

2,385,276,701

     

1,216,709,021

     

64,376,940

     

4,302,617

   

The Funds adopted provisions surrounding disclosures of derivative instruments and hedging activities which require qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about currency-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements.

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In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that may help the Funds mitigate its counterparty risk, the Funds may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement ("ISDA Master Agreement") or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between a Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter ("OTC") derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, Funds may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instrument's payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. With respect to certain counterparties, in accordance with the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, the Funds may be required to post or receive collateral in the form of cash or debt securities issued by the U.S. Government or related agencies. Daily movement of cash collateral is subject to minimum threshold amounts. Cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of a Fund, if any, is reported separately on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as cash pledged. Non-cash collateral pledged by a Fund, if any, is noted in the Schedules of Investments. Collateral received by the Funds is held in a segregated account at the Funds' custodian bank. These amounts are not reflected on the Funds' Statements of Assets and Liabilities and are disclosed in the table below. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting) including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.

For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statements of Asset and Liabilities.

At October 31, 2019, the Funds had the following forward foreign currency exchange contracts grouped into appropriate risk categories illustrated below:

First Eagle Global Fund

            Gain or (Loss)
Derivative Recognized
in Income
 

Risk Type

  Asset Derivative
Fair Value(1)
  Liability Derivative
Fair Value(2)
  Net realized
Gains
(Losses)(3)
  Change in
Appreciation
(Depreciation)(4)
 

Foreign currency

 

$

14,742,987

   

$

21,326,566

   

$

103,011,084

   

$

(74,125,180

)

 

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First Eagle Overseas Fund

            Gain or (Loss)
Derivative Recognized
in Income
 

Risk Type

  Asset Derivative
Fair Value(1)
  Liability Derivative
Fair Value(2)
  Net realized
Gains
(Losses)(3)
  Change in
Appreciation
(Depreciation)(4)
 

Foreign currency

 

$

8,243,280

   

$

9,367,953

   

$

54,613,075

   

$

(38,854,110

)

 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund

            Gain or (Loss)
Derivative Recognized
in Income
 

Risk Type

  Asset Derivative
Fair Value(1)
  Liability Derivative
Fair Value(2)
  Net realized
Gains
(Losses)(3)
  Change in
Appreciation
(Depreciation)(4)
 

Foreign currency

 

$

398,320

   

$

837,690

   

$

3,968,143

   

$

(2,257,528

)

 

First Eagle High Yield Fund

            Gain or (Loss)
Derivative Recognized
in Income
 

Risk Type

  Asset Derivative
Fair Value(1)
  Liability Derivative
Fair Value(2)
  Net realized
Gains
(Losses)(3)
  Change in
Appreciation
(Depreciation)(4)
 

Foreign currency

 

$

73,527

   

$

78,263

   

$

156,958

   

$

(33,381

)

 

(1)  Statement of Assets and Liabilities location: Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

(2)  Statement of Assets and Liabilities location: Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

(3)  Statement of Operations location: Net realized gains (losses) from settlement of forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

(4)  Statement of Operations location: Changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

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The following tables present each Fund's gross derivative assets and liabilities by counterparty net of amounts available for offset under netting arrangements and any related collateral received or pledged by each fund as of October 31, 2019:

First Eagle Global Fund

Counterparty

  Gross Amount
of Assets
Presented in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
  Derivatives
Available for
Offset
  Collateral
Received*
  Net Amount
(Not Less
Than $0)
 

Goldman Sachs

 

$

1,866,829

   

$

(1,866,829

)

 

$

   

$

   

HSBC Bank plc

   

2,348,149

     

(2,348,149

)

   

     

   

JPMorgan Chase Bank

   

3,606,559

     

(1,809,441

)

   

(1,797,118

)

   

   

UBS AG

   

6,921,450

     

(6,910,301

)

   

     

11,149

   
   

$

14,742,987

   

$

(12,934,720

)

 

$

(1,797,118

)

 

$

11,149

   

Counterparty

  Gross Amount
of Liabilities
Presented in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
  Derivatives
Available for
Offset
  Collateral
Pledged*
  Net Amount
(Not Less
Than $0)
 

Goldman Sachs

 

$

6,378,059

   

$

(1,866,829

)

 

$

(3,993,913

)

 

$

517,317

   

HSBC Bank plc

   

6,228,765

     

(2,348,149

)

   

     

3,880,616

   

JPMorgan Chase Bank

   

1,809,441

     

(1,809,441

)

   

     

   

UBS AG

   

6,910,301

     

(6,910,301

)

   

     

   
   

$

21,326,566

   

$

(12,934,720

)

 

$

(3,993,913

)

 

$

4,397,933

   

First Eagle Overseas Fund

Counterparty

  Gross Amount
of Assets
Presented in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
  Derivatives
Available for
Offset
  Collateral
Received*
  Net Amount
(Not Less
Than $0)
 

Goldman Sachs

 

$

944,120

   

$

(944,120

)

 

$

   

$

   

HSBC Bank plc

   

732,642

     

(732,642

)

   

     

   

JPMorgan Chase Bank

   

1,631,499

     

(836,730

)

   

(794,769

)

   

   

UBS AG

   

4,935,019

     

(2,720,837

)

   

     

2,214,182

   
   

$

8,243,280

   

$

(5,234,329

)

 

$

(794,769

)

 

$

2,214,182

   

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First Eagle Overseas Fund (continued)

Counterparty

  Gross Amount
of Liabilities
Presented in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
  Derivatives
Available for
Offset
  Collateral
Pledged*
  Net Amount
(Not Less
Than $0)
 

Goldman Sachs

 

$

3,180,674

   

$

(944,120

)

 

$

(1,977,511

)

 

$

259,043

   

HSBC Bank plc

   

2,629,712

     

(732,642

)

   

     

1,897,070

   

JPMorgan Chase Bank

   

836,730

     

(836,730

)

   

     

   

UBS AG

   

2,720,837

     

(2,720,837

)

   

     

   
   

$

9,367,953

   

$

(5,234,329

)

 

$

(1,977,511

)

 

$

2,156,113

   

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund

Counterparty

  Gross Amount
of Assets
Presented in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
  Derivatives
Available for
Offset
  Collateral
Received*
  Net Amount
(Not Less
Than $0)
 

Goldman Sachs

 

$

25,170

   

$

(25,170

)

 

$

   

$

   

HSBC Bank plc

   

32,638

     

(32,638

)

   

     

   

JPMorgan Chase Bank

   

169,766

     

(114,128

)

   

(55,638

)

   

   

UBS AG

   

170,746

     

(170,746

)

   

     

   
   

$

398,320

   

$

(342,682

)

 

$

(55,638

)

 

$

   

Counterparty

  Gross Amount
of Liabilities
Presented in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
  Derivatives
Available for
Offset
  Collateral
Pledged*
  Net Amount
(Not Less
Than $0)
 

Goldman Sachs

 

$

143,735

   

$

(25,170

)

 

$

(110,601

)

 

$

7,964

   

HSBC Bank plc

   

249,623

     

(32,638

)

   

     

216,985

   

JPMorgan Chase Bank

   

114,128

     

(114,128

)

   

     

   

UBS AG

   

330,204

     

(170,746

)

   

     

159,458

   
   

$

837,690

   

$

(342,682

)

 

$

(110,601

)

 

$

384,407

   

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First Eagle High Yield Fund

Counterparty

  Gross Amount
of Assets
Presented in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
  Derivatives
Available for
Offset
  Collateral
Received*
  Net Amount
(Not Less
Than $0)
 

JPMorgan Chase Bank

 

$

73,527

   

$

(73,527

)

 

$

   

$

   

Counterparty

  Gross Amount
of Liabilities
Presented in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
  Derivatives
Available for
Offset
  Collateral
Pledged*
  Net Amount
(Not Less
Than $0)
 

JPMorgan Chase Bank

 

$

78,263

   

$

(73,527

)

 

$

   

$

4,736

   

*The actual collateral received/pledged may be more than the amount reported due to over collateralization.

g)  Options — In order to seek to produce incremental earnings or protect against declines in the value of portfolio securities, each Fund may write covered call options on portfolio securities. The Funds may also use options for speculative purposes, although they generally do not employ options for this purpose.

Options contracts are valued daily based upon the official closing price on the relevant exchange on which the option is traded. If there is no official closing price, the mean between the last bid and asked prices may be used. When an option is exercised, the proceeds on the sale of a written call option are adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid. When a written option expires, the Funds will realize a gain equal to the amount of the premium received. When the Funds enter into a closing purchase transaction, the Funds will realize a gain (or loss, if the cost of the closing purchase transaction exceeds the premium received when the option was written) without regard to any unrealized gain or loss on the underlying security and the liability related to such option is eliminated.

The Funds may be required to segregate or earmark assets to cover its obligations under option contracts. In general, a call option is covered if the Funds hold, on a share-for-share basis, either the underlying shares or a call on the same security as the call written where the exercise price of the call held is equal to or less than the exercise price of the call written (or greater than the exercise price of the call written if the difference is maintained by the Funds in cash, Treasury bills or other high grade short-term obligations earmarked with its custodian). One reason for writing options is to attempt to realize, through the receipt of premiums, a greater return than would be realized on the securities alone. Another reason for writing options is to hedge against a moderate decline in the value of securities owned by the Funds in the case of a call option. If an increase occurs in the underlying security or stock index sufficient to result in the exercise of a call written by the Funds, it may be required to deliver securities or cash and may thereby forego some or all of the gain that otherwise may have been realized on the securities underlying the call option. This "opportunity cost" may be partially or wholly offset by the

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premium received for the covered call written by the Funds. The risk in writing a covered call option is that the Funds give up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the underlying security increases and the option is exercised. The Funds also have the additional risk of not being able to enter into a closing transaction if a liquid secondary market does not exist.

The Funds may also write over-the-counter options where the completion of the obligation is dependent upon the credit standing of the counterparty.

As of October 31, 2019 for First Eagle Fund of America, portfolio securities valued at $409,014,253 were earmarked to cover collateral requirements for written options.

For the year ended October 31, 2019 for First Eagle Fund of America, the average monthly number of contracts outstanding for written options and purchased options totaled 51,202 and 25,259, respectively.

At October 31, 2019, the First Eagle Fund of America had the following options grouped into appropriate risk categories illustrated below:

First Eagle Fund of America

            Gain or (Loss)
Derivative Recognized
in Income
 

Risk Type

  Asset Derivative
Fair Value(1)
  Liability Derivative
Fair Value(2)
  Net realized
Gains
(Losses)(3)
  Change in
Appreciation
(Depreciation)(4)
 

Equity — Written options

 

$

   

$

26,473,745

   

$

23,063,704

   

$

(5,551,558

)

 

Equity — Purchased options

   

6,664,000

     

     

(2,956,411

)

   

7,191,344

   

(1)  Statements of Assets and Liabilities location: Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers.

(2)  Statements of Assets and Liabilities location: Option contracts written, at value.

(3)  Statements of Operations location: Net realized gains (losses) from expiration or closing of option contracts written and transactions in investment securities of unaffiliated issuers.

(4)  Statements of Operations location: Changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of option contracts written and investment securities of unaffiliated issuers.

h)  Repurchase Agreements — The Funds may enter into repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that meet the Adviser's credit guidelines. Each repurchase agreement is valued at market. The Funds require that the collateral received in a repurchase agreement transaction be transferred to a custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the Funds to obtain collateral in the event of a counterparty default. If the counterparty defaults and the fair value of the collateral declines, realization of the collateral by the Funds may be delayed or limited.

i)  Bank Loans — A Fund may invest in bank loans, which usually take the form of loan participations and assignments. Loan participations and assignments are agreements to make money available to U.S. or foreign corporations, partnerships or other business entities (the "Borrower") in a specified amount, at a specified rate and within a specified time. A loan is typically originated, negotiated and structured by a U.S. or foreign bank, insurance company

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or other financial institution (the "Agent") for a group of loan investors ("Loan Investors"). The Agent typically administers and enforces the loan on behalf of the other Loan Investors in the syndicate and may hold any collateral on behalf of the Loan Investors. Such loan participations and assignments are typically senior, secured and collateralized in nature. A Fund records an investment when the Borrower withdraws money and records interest as earned. The Fund generally has no right to enforce compliance with the terms of the loan agreement with the Borrower. As a result, the Fund assumes the credit risk of the Borrower, the selling participant and any intermediary between the Fund and the Borrower ("Intermediate Participants"). In the event that the Borrower, selling participant or Intermediate Participants becomes insolvent or enters into bankruptcy, each Fund may incur certain costs and delays in realizing payment or may suffer a loss of principal and/or interest.

j)  Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities — The Funds may invest in Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities ("TIPS") which are specially structured bonds in which the principal amount is adjusted to keep pace with inflation. The principal value of TIPS will be adjusted upward or downward and any increase or decrease in the principal amount of TIPS will be included as interest income in the Statements of Operations, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity. TIPS are subject to interest rate risk.

k)  Restricted Securities — The Funds may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expenses, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities, if any, is included at the end of each Fund's Schedule of Investments.

l)  United States Income Taxes — No provision has been made for U.S. federal income taxes since it is the intention of each Fund to distribute to shareholders all taxable net investment income and net realized gains on investments, if any, within the allowable time limit, and to comply with the provisions of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to the regulated investment company. The Funds declare and pay such income and capital gains on an annual basis except for the First Eagle High Yield Fund and the First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund which declare income daily and pay monthly.

The Funds adopted provisions surrounding income taxes, which require the tax effects of certain tax positions to be recognized. These tax positions must meet a "more likely than not" standard that, based on their technical merits, have a more than 50% likelihood of being sustained upon examination. Management of the Trust has analyzed the Funds' tax positions taken on federal and state income tax returns for all open tax years (the current and the prior three tax years) and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds' financial statements.

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At October 31, 2019, the components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

  Undistributed
Net Investment
  Undistributed
Net Realized
  Net
Unrealized
Appreciation
  Capital Loss
Carryforward
 

 

Income

 

Gains

 

(Depreciation)

 

Short-Term

 

Long-Term

 

First Eagle Global Fund

 

$

568,562,576

   

$

2,061,814,619

   

$

11,351,108,852

   

$

   

$

   
First Eagle Overseas
Fund
   

293,980,702

     

453,984,433

     

2,537,463,206

     

     

   
First Eagle U.S.
Value Fund
   

9,598,000

     

110,197,310

     

434,078,076

     

     

   

First Eagle Gold Fund

   

771,706

     

     

330,077,500

     

20,751,700

     

634,052,798

   
First Eagle Global Income
Builder Fund
   

3,228,335

     

4,733,944

     

98,626,449

     

     

   
First Eagle High Yield
Fund
   

575,314

     

     

(1,595,758

)

   

5,398,271

     

109,383,976

   
First Eagle Fund of
America
   

1,947,875

     

8,842,777

     

153,506,651

     

     

   

The components of distributable earnings' differences between book basis and tax basis are primarily due to the treatment of passive foreign investment companies, distributions from real estate investment trusts, the treatment of forward foreign currencies contracts, investment in grantor trusts, straddle loss deferral, foreign repatriated earnings and global intangible low-taxed income from investment in certain foreign corporations for First Eagle Overseas Fund, investments in corporate reorganizations and wash sales.

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the "Act"), net capital losses recognized by the Funds after December 31, 2010, may get carried forward indefinitely, and retain their character as short-term and/or long-term losses. The Act requires that post-enactment net capital losses be used before pre-enactment net capital losses. For the current year, the First Eagle High Yield Fund utilized $302,964 in short term capital loss carryforward. The First Eagle Gold Fund had capital losses carry forward prior to the Act of $7,117,310 expire in the current year.

Late year ordinary losses incurred after December 31st and within the taxable year are deemed to arise on the first business day of the Funds' next taxable year. For the year ended October 31, 2019, none of the Funds have late year ordinary losses deferrals.

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m)  Reclassification of Capital Accounts — As a result of certain differences in the computation of net investment income and net realized capital gains under federal income tax rules and regulations versus GAAP, a reclassification has been made on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities to increase (decrease) distributable earnings and capital surplus for the Funds as follows:

  Undistributed Net
Investment Income
(loss)
  Undistributed Net
Realized Gains
(Losses)
 

Capital Surplus

 

First Eagle Global Fund

 

$

35,986,174

   

$

(374,141,923

)

 

$

338,155,749

   

First Eagle Overseas Fund

   

92,491,168

     

(184,427,775

)

   

91,936,607

   

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund

   

(5,736,804

)

   

(8,305,664

)

   

14,042,468

   

First Eagle Gold Fund

   

9,722,481

     

(8,206,726

)

   

(1,515,755

)

 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund

   

(2,407,936

)

   

2,340,045

     

67,891

   

First Eagle High Yield Fund

   

(6,108

)

   

7,552

     

(1,444

)

 

First Eagle Fund of America

   

     

49,307

     

(49,307

)

 

The primary permanent differences causing such reclassification include the tax treatment of currency gains and losses, expiration of capital losses, distributions paid in connection with the redemption of Fund shares, investments in passive foreign investment companies, global intangible low-taxed income from investment in certain foreign corporations for First Eagle Global Fund and First Eagle Overseas Fund and differing book and tax treatment of transactions with the Subsidiary.

At the year ended October 31, 2019, the First Eagle Global Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle Overseas Cayman Fund, Ltd., First Eagle Gold Cayman Fund, Ltd. and First Eagle U.S. Value Cayman Fund, Ltd. had unrealized gains for tax purposes. Any unrealized losses to be recognized for tax purposes in the future can only be utilized by the Funds to the extent of tax basis realized gains in the Subsidiaries in the same year. Given the uncertainty of their future use, tax losses have been reclassified to Capital surplus.

n)  Distribution to Shareholders — Distributions to shareholders during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019, which are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, are recorded on ex-dividend date.

 

Ordinary Income

 

Long Term Capital Gains

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

2019

 

2018

 

First Eagle Global Fund

 

$

449,664,366

   

$

498,444,915

   

$

2,442,285,427

   

$

1,870,742,725

   

First Eagle Overseas Fund

   

216,636,914

     

346,558,342

     

207,869,433

     

281,564,123

   

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund

   

11,593,975

     

8,112,049

     

225,086,692

     

168,620,388

   

First Eagle Gold Fund

   

     

     

     

   
First Eagle Global Income
Builder Fund
   

31,173,836

     

27,189,801

     

     

   

First Eagle High Yield Fund

   

13,863,874

     

18,859,667

     

     

   

First Eagle Fund of America

   

33,687,782

     

378,746

     

231,190,667

     

212,453,367

   

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Return of Capital

 

 

2019

 

2018

 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund

 

$

   

$

7,583,877

   

o)  Class Accounting — Investment income, common expenses and realized/unrealized gain or loss on investments are allocated to the various classes of the Fund on the basis of daily net assets of each class. Fees relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class.

p)  Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

q)  Redemption Fee — A redemption fee of 2% will be applied to the First Eagle Gold Fund for the sale or exchange within 60 days of the purchase of such shares.

r)  Foreign Taxes — The Funds may be subject to foreign taxes on income, and gains on investments or currency purchases/repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Funds will accrue such taxes and recoveries as applicable, based upon their current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which they invest.

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Notes to Financial Statements

Note 2 — Investment Advisory, Custody and Administration Agreements; Transactions with Related Persons

For its services, the Adviser receives, pursuant to an Investment Advisory Agreement between the Funds and the Adviser (the "Advisory Agreement"), an annual advisory fee as follows:

Fund

  Management Fee
(% of Average Daily Net Assets)
 

First Eagle Global Fund

   

0.75

%

 

First Eagle Overseas Fund

   

0.75

   

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund

   

0.75

(1)

 

First Eagle Gold Fund

   

0.75

   

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund

   

0.75

   

First Eagle High Yield Fund

   

0.70

(2)

 

First Eagle Fund of America

   

0.90

(3)

 

(1)  The Adviser has agreed to waive First Eagle U.S. Value Fund's management fee at an annual rate in the amount of 0.05% of the average daily value of the Fund's net assets for the period through February 29, 2020. This waiver has the effect of reducing the management fee shown in the table for the term of the waiver from 0.75% to 0.70%.

(2)  The Adviser has agreed to waive First Eagle High Yield Fund's management fee at an annual rate in the amount of 0.10% of the average daily value of the Fund's net assets for the period through February 29, 2020. This waiver has the effect of reducing the management fee shown in the table for the term of the waiver from 0.70% to 0.60%.

(3)  The Adviser received an annual advisory fee at the rate of 0.90% of the first $2.25 billion of the Fund's average daily net assets, 0.85% of the next $2.75 billion of the average daily net assets and 0.80% in excess of $5 billion of the average daily net assets. Effective July 1, 2019, the Adviser has agreed to waive First Eagle Fund of America's management fee at an annual rate in the amount of 0.05% of the average daily value of the Fund's first $2.25 billion through February 28, 2021. This waiver has the effect of reducing the management fee shown in the table for the term of the waiver from 0.90% to 0.85%. The other breakpoints in excess of $2.25 billion remain unchanged. For the year ended October 31, 2019, the effective rate was 0.88%.

Pursuant to a subadvisory agreement, dated December 1, 2015 ("Subadvisory Agreement") Iridian Asset Management LLC ("Iridian" or "Sub-Adviser") manages the investments of the First Eagle Fund of America. The fees paid to Iridian by the Adviser under the Subadvisory Agreement are based on a reference amount equal to 50% of the combined (i) fees received by the Adviser for advisory services on behalf of the Fund and (ii) fees received by the Fund's distributor for its shareholder liaison services on behalf of the Fund. These amounts are reduced by certain direct marketing costs borne by the Adviser in connection with the Fund and are further reduced by the amount paid by the Adviser for certain administrative expenses incurred in providing services to the Fund.

The Adviser also performs certain administrative, accounting, operations, compliance and other services on behalf of the Funds, and in accordance with its agreement with the Adviser, the Funds (except for First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund and First Eagle High Yield Fund which pay

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Notes to Financial Statements

the fee described in the next paragraph) reimburse the Adviser for costs (including personnel and other costs) related to those services. These reimbursements may not exceed an annual rate of 0.05% of a Fund's average daily net assets.

Pursuant to Administrative Services Agreements between each of First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund and First Eagle High Yield Fund, and the Adviser, each pay the Adviser a monthly administration fee that is accrued daily at an annual rate of 0.05% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

For the year ended October 31, 2019, the Funds paid/reimbursed and had payable to the Adviser amounts shown below:

Fund

 

Reimbursed to Adviser

 

Payable to Adviser

 

First Eagle Global Fund

 

$

3,368,353

   

$

264,222

   

First Eagle Overseas Fund

   

1,223,149

     

91,842

   

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund

   

414,669

     

30,879

   

First Eagle Gold Fund

   

402,298

     

26,343

   

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund

   

735,077

     

62,056

   

First Eagle High Yield Fund

   

148,820

     

11,717

   

First Eagle Fund of America

   

351,721

     

24,648

   

The Funds have entered into a custody agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. ("JPM"). The custody agreement provides for an annual fee based on the amount of assets under custody plus transaction charges. JPM serves as custodian of the Funds' portfolio securities and other assets. JPM has directly entered into sub-custodial agreements to maintain the custody of gold and silver bullion in the Funds. Under the terms of the custody agreement between the Funds and JPM, JPM maintains and deposits in separate accounts, cash, securities and other assets of the Funds. JPM is also required, upon the order of the Funds, to deliver securities held by JPM and the sub-custodian, and to make payments for securities purchased by the Funds. JPM has also entered into sub-custodian agreements with a number of foreign banks and clearing agencies, pursuant to which portfolio securities purchased outside the United States are maintained in the custody of these entities.

The Funds have also entered into an agreement for administrative services with JPM, pursuant to which JPM provides certain financial reporting and other administrative services. JPM, as the Funds' administrator, receives annual fees separate from and in addition to the fees it receives for its services as the Funds' custodian.

FEF Distributors, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser, serves as the Funds' principal underwriter. For the year ended October 31, 2019, FEF Distributors, LLC realized $446,078, $24,355, $20,837, $30,815, $31,899, $7,639 and $9,761, pertaining to the sales of shares of First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Gold Fund, First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund, First Eagle High Yield Fund and First Eagle Fund of America, respectively.

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Notes to Financial Statements

The Trust adopted a Trustee Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Plan"), which allows the Independent Trustees to defer the receipt of all or a portion of compensation related to performance of their duties as a Trustee. The deferred fees are invested in various First Eagle Funds until distribution in accordance with the Trustee Deferred Compensation Plan. As of October 31, 2019, balances to the Plan are included in the fees payable to the Trustees on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Note 3 — Plans of Distribution

Under the terms of the Distribution Plans and Agreements ("the Plans") with FEF Distributors, LLC (the "Distributor"), pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Gold Fund, First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund, First Eagle High Yield Fund and First Eagle Fund of America pay the Distributor monthly a distribution and/or service fee with respect to Class A, Class C, Class Y, Class R3 and Class R4 shares based on each Fund's average daily net assets as shown in the table below. Under the Plans, the Distributor is obligated to use the amounts received under the Plans for, among other things, payments to qualifying dealers for their assistance in the distribution of a Fund's shares and the provision of shareholder services and for other expenses such as advertising costs and the payment for the printing and distribution of prospectuses to prospective investors.

Fund

 

Class A

 

Class C

 

Class Y

 

Class R3

 

Class R4

 

First Eagle Global Fund

   

0.25

%

   

1.00

%

   

n/a

     

0.35

%

   

0.10

%

 

First Eagle Overseas Fund

   

0.25

%

   

1.00

%

   

n/a

     

0.35

%

   

0.10

%

 

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund

   

0.25

%

   

1.00

%

   

n/a

     

0.35

%

   

0.10

%

 

First Eagle Gold Fund

   

0.25

%

   

1.00

%

   

n/a

     

0.35

%

   

0.10

%

 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund

   

0.25

%

   

1.00

%

   

n/a

     

0.35

%

   

0.10

%

 

First Eagle High Yield Fund

   

0.25

%

   

1.00

%

   

n/a

     

0.35

%

   

0.10

%

 

First Eagle Fund of America

   

0.25

%

   

1.00

%

   

0.25

%

   

0.35

%

   

0.10

%

 

The Distributor bears distribution costs of a Fund to the extent they exceed payments received under the Plan. For the year ended October 31, 2019, the distribution fees incurred by the Funds are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

The Service fee covers expenses incurred by the Distributor for providing shareholder liaison services, including assistance with subscriptions, redemptions and other shareholder questions. For the year ended October 31, 2019, the services fees incurred by the Funds are disclosed in the Statements of Operations.

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Notes to Financial Statements

Note 4 — Purchases and Sales of Securities

For the year ended October 31, 2019, purchases and proceeds from sales of investments, excluding short-term securities, were as follows:

Fund

  Purchases
excluding
U.S. Government
Securities
  Sales and
Maturities
excluding
U.S. Government
Securities
  Purchases of
U.S. Government
Securities
  Sales and
Maturities of
U.S. Government
Securities
 

First Eagle Global Fund

 

$

4,357,660,192

   

$

8,825,048,711

   

$

   

$

113,938,374

   

First Eagle Overseas Fund

   

835,268,424

     

2,566,611,023

     

     

35,950,298

   

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund

   

120,256,639

     

417,200,305

     

     

   

First Eagle Gold Fund

   

195,837,233

     

283,574,113

     

     

   
First Eagle Global Income
Builder Fund
   

296,464,879

     

380,244,872

     

37,569,191

     

11,440,000

   

First Eagle High Yield Fund

   

64,092,608

     

126,655,806

     

     

   

First Eagle Fund of America

   

299,863,615

     

908,205,451

     

     

   

Note 5 — Line of Credit

On June 17, 2019, the Funds renewed a $200 million committed, unsecured line of credit ("Credit Facility") with JPM for the First Eagle Funds, to be utilized for temporarily financing the purchase or sale of securities for prompt delivery in the ordinary course of business or for temporarily financing the redemption of shares of each Fund at the request of shareholders and other temporary or emergency purposes. Under the Credit Facility arrangement, each Fund has agreed to pay an annual commitment fee on the unused balance, allocated pro rata, based on the relative asset size of the Funds. A portion of the commitment fees related to the Credit Facility are paid by the Funds and are included in other expenses in the Statements of Operations.

The Funds had the following borrowing during the period:

Fund

  Average
Borrowings
  Average
Interest Rate %
  Number
of Days
Outstanding
  Interest
Paid
 

First Eagle Fund of America

 

$

6,375,000

     

3.47

%

   

8

   

$

4,903

   

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Notes to Financial Statements

Note 6 — Indemnification and Investment Risk

In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations which provide general indemnifications. Each Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against each Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote. The Funds may have elements of risk not typically associated with investments in the United States due to their investments in foreign countries or regions. Such foreign investments may subject the Funds to additional risks resulting from political or economic conditions in such countries or regions and the possible imposition of adverse governmental laws or currency exchange restrictions could cause the securities and their markets to be less liquid and their prices to be more volatile than those of comparable U.S. securities. The securities markets in many emerging-market countries are substantially smaller, less developed, less liquid and more volatile than the securities markets of developed countries.

The First Eagle High Yield Fund and First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund invest in high yield securities which may be subject to greater levels of interest rate, credit and liquidity risk than investment grade securities. These high yield securities may be considered speculative with respect to the issuer's continuing ability to make principal and interest payments and may be subject to significant price fluctuations.

The Funds are subject to interest rate and credit risk. The value of debt securities may decline as interest rates increase. The Funds could lose money if the issuer of a fixed income security is unable to pay interest or repay principal when it is due. The ability of the issuers of debt to meet their obligations may be affected by the economic and political developments in a specific industry or region.

The Funds enter into derivatives which may represent off-balance sheet risk. Off-balance sheet risk exists when the maximum potential loss on a particular investment is greater than the value of such investment as reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Note 7 — Redemption In-Kind Transactions

The redemption in-kind policy for all of the Funds reserves the right of the Funds to pay redemptions in-kind (i.e., payments in the form of marketable securities or, as needed, other traded assets, rather than cash) if the redemption request is large enough to affect a Fund's operations (for example, if it represents more than $250,000 or 1% of the Fund's assets). When receiving assets distributed in-kind, the recipient will bear applicable commissions or other costs on their sale. There were no redemptions in-kind during the year ended October 31, 2019.

Note 8 — Subsequent Events

Effective December 17, 2019, the Adviser has agreed to extend the existing waivers on First Eagle U.S. Value Fund and First Eagle High Yield Fund through February 28, 2021. The waiver has the effect of reducing the management fee for the term of the waiver from 0.75% to 0.70% and 0.70% to 0.60%, respectively.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Trustees of First Eagle Funds and Shareholders of First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Gold Fund, First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund, First Eagle High Yield Fund and First Eagle Fund of America

Opinions on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Gold Fund, First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund, First Eagle High Yield Fund and First Eagle Fund of America (constituting the First Eagle Funds, hereafter collectively referred to as the "Funds") as of October 31, 2019, the related statements of operations for the year ended October 31, 2019, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2019, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of October 31, 2019, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period ended October 31, 2019 and each of the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinions

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds' financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2019 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

New York, New York
December 23, 2019

We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies advised by First Eagle Investment Management, LLC since 2006.

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Fund Expenses (unaudited)

Example

As a shareholder of the First Eagle Funds, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including advisory fees; distribution fees (12b-1) and/or service fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested on May 1, 2019 and held for the six-months ended October 31, 2019.

Actual Expenses

The table below titled "Based on Actual Total Return" provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information provided in this table, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. To estimate the expenses you paid on your account, divide your ending account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 ending account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number under the heading entitled "Expenses Paid During the Period".

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Fund Expenses (unaudited)

Based on Actual Total Return(1)

    Actual Total
Return without
Sales Charges(2)
  Beginning
Account
Date Value
  Ending
Account
Value
  Annualized
Expense
  Expenses
Paid for
the Period(3)
 

First Eagle Global Fund Consolidated

 

Class A

   

3.66

%

 

$

1,000

   

$

1,037

     

1.11

%

 

$

5.70

   

Class C

   

3.26

     

1,000

     

1,033

     

1.85

     

9.48

   

Class I

   

3.80

     

1,000

     

1,038

     

0.84

     

4.31

   

Class R3

   

3.60

     

1,000

     

1,036

     

1.14

     

5.85

   

Class R4

   

3.71

     

1,000

     

1,037

     

0.97

     

4.98

   

Class R5(4)

   

0.81

     

1,000

     

1,008

     

1.35

     

3.49

(5)

 

Class R6

   

3.84

     

1,000

     

1,038

     

0.79

     

4.06

   

First Eagle Overseas Fund Consolidated

 

Class A

   

4.49

     

1,000

     

1,045

     

1.13

     

5.82

   

Class C

   

4.11

     

1,000

     

1,041

     

1.87

     

9.62

   

Class I

   

4.64

     

1,000

     

1,046

     

0.85

     

4.38

   

Class R3

   

4.32

     

1,000

     

1,043

     

1.46

     

7.52

   

Class R4

   

4.52

     

1,000

     

1,045

     

1.06

     

5.46

   

Class R5

   

4.52

     

1,000

     

1,045

     

1.12

     

5.77

   

Class R6

   

4.68

     

1,000

     

1,047

     

0.79

     

4.08

   

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Consolidated

 

Class A

   

1.89

     

1,000

     

1,019

     

1.11

     

5.65

   

Class C

   

1.53

     

1,000

     

1,015

     

1.86

     

9.45

   

Class I

   

2.07

     

1,000

     

1,021

     

0.82

     

4.18

   

Class R3

   

1.86

     

1,000

     

1,019

     

1.25

     

6.36

   

Class R4(6)

   

-1.13

     

1,000

     

989

     

1.47

     

3.76

(5)

 

Class R5(4)

   

-1.13

     

1,000

     

989

     

1.36

     

3.48

(5)

 

Class R6

   

2.13

     

1,000

     

1,021

     

0.78

     

3.97

   

First Eagle Gold Fund Consolidated

 

Class A

   

29.40

     

1,000

     

1,294

     

1.26

     

7.29

   

Class C

   

28.84

     

1,000

     

1,288

     

2.00

     

11.54

   

Class I

   

29.51

     

1,000

     

1,295

     

0.95

     

5.50

   

Class R3

   

29.35

     

1,000

     

1,294

     

1.25

     

7.23

   

Class R4(6)

   

3.88

     

1,000

     

1,039

     

1.49

     

3.91

(5)

 

Class R5(4)

   

3.99

     

1,000

     

1,040

     

0.96

     

2.52

(5)

 

Class R6

   

29.52

     

1,000

     

1,295

     

0.87

     

5.03

   

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Fund Expenses (unaudited)

Based on Actual Total Return(1)—(continued)

    Actual Total
Return without
Sales Charges(2)
  Beginning
Account
Date Value
  Ending
Account
Value
  Annualized
Expense
  Expenses
Paid for
the Period(3)
 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund

 

Class A

   

2.51

%

 

$

1,000

   

$

1,025

     

1.19

%

 

$

6.07

   

Class C

   

2.07

     

1,000

     

1,021

     

1.94

     

9.88

   

Class I

   

2.57

     

1,000

     

1,026

     

0.93

     

4.75

   

Class R3

   

2.37

     

1,000

     

1,024

     

1.48

     

7.55

   

Class R4(6)

   

0.59

     

1,000

     

1,006

     

1.49

     

3.85

(5)

 

Class R5(4)

   

0.62

     

1,000

     

1,006

     

1.38

     

3.56

(5)

 

Class R6

   

2.56

     

1,000

     

1,026

     

0.96

     

4.90

   

First Eagle High Yield Fund

 

Class A

   

1.98

     

1,000

     

1,020

     

1.28

     

6.52

   

Class C

   

1.48

     

1,000

     

1,015

     

2.03

     

10.31

   

Class I

   

2.01

     

1,000

     

1,020

     

0.99

     

5.04

   

Class R3

   

1.91

     

1,000

     

1,019

     

1.41

     

7.18

   

Class R4(6)

   

0.24

     

1,000

     

1,002

     

1.59

     

4.10

(5)

 

Class R5(4)

   

0.11

     

1,000

     

1,001

     

1.48

     

3.81

(5)

 

Class R6

   

2.03

     

1,000

     

1,020

     

0.95

     

4.84

   

First Eagle Fund of America

 

Class A

   

0.76

     

1,000

     

1,008

     

1.33

     

6.73

   

Class C

   

0.41

     

1,000

     

1,004

     

2.04

     

10.30

   

Class I

   

0.95

     

1,000

     

1,010

     

0.97

     

4.91

   

Class Y

   

0.81

     

1,000

     

1,008

     

1.28

     

6.48

   

Class R3

   

0.70

     

1,000

     

1,007

     

1.44

     

7.28

   

Class R4(6)

   

-2.27

     

1,000

     

977

     

1.62

     

4.12

(5)

 

Class R5(4)

   

-2.24

     

1,000

     

978

     

1.51

     

3.85

(5)

 

Class R6

   

0.95

     

1,000

     

1,010

     

1.00

     

5.07

   

(1)  For the six-months ended October 31, 2019.

(2)  Past performance does not guarantee future results. Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gain distributions, if any, at net asset value. Total return is not annualized, as it may not be representative of the total return for the year.

(3)  Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(4)  Class R5 commenced investment operations on July 29, 2019.

(5)  Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 94/365 (to reflect the actual days in the period).

(6)  Class R4 commenced investment operations on July 29, 2019.

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Fund Expenses (unaudited)

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The table below titled "Based on Hypothetical Total Return" provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the First Eagle Funds' actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use the information provided in this table to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example relating to the Fund with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested on May 1, 2019 and held for the six-months ended October 31, 2019.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table below are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as front-end or back-end sales charges (loads). Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transaction costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

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Fund Expenses (unaudited)

Based on Hypothetical Total Return(1)

    Hypothetical
Annualized
Total
Return
  Beginning
Account
Date Value
  Ending
Account
Value
  Annualized
Expense
  Expenses
Paid for
the Period(2)
 

First Eagle Global Fund Consolidated

 

Class A

   

5.00

%

 

$

1,000

   

$

1,020

     

1.11

%

 

$

5.65

   

Class C

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,016

     

1.85

     

9.40

   

Class I

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,021

     

0.84

     

4.28

   

Class R3

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,019

     

1.14

     

5.80

   

Class R4

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,020

     

0.97

     

4.94

   

Class R5(3)

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,018

     

1.35

     

6.87

   

Class R6

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,021

     

0.79

     

4.02

   

First Eagle Overseas Fund Consolidated

 

Class A

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,020

     

1.13

     

5.75

   

Class C

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,016

     

1.87

     

9.50

   

Class I

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,021

     

0.85

     

4.33

   

Class R3

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,018

     

1.46

     

7.43

   

Class R4

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,020

     

1.06

     

5.40

   

Class R5

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,019

     

1.12

     

5.70

   

Class R6

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,021

     

0.79

     

4.02

   

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund Consolidated

 

Class A

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,020

     

1.11

     

5.65

   

Class C

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,016

     

1.86

     

9.45

   

Class I

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,021

     

0.82

     

4.18

   

Class R3

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,019

     

1.25

     

6.36

   

Class R4(4)

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,018

     

1.47

     

7.48

   

Class R5(3)

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,018

     

1.36

     

6.92

   

Class R6

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,021

     

0.78

     

3.97

   

First Eagle Gold Fund

 

Class A

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,019

     

1.26

     

6.41

   

Class C

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,015

     

2.00

     

10.16

   

Class I

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,020

     

0.95

     

4.84

   

Class R3

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,019

     

1.25

     

6.36

   

Class R4(4)

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,017

     

1.49

     

7.58

   

Class R5(3)

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,020

     

0.96

     

4.89

   

Class R6

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,021

     

0.87

     

4.43

   

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Fund Expenses (unaudited)

Based on Hypothetical Total Return(1)—(continued)

    Hypothetical
Annualized
Total
Return
  Beginning
Account
Date Value
  Ending
Account
Value
  Annualized
Expense
  Expenses
Paid for
the Period(2)
 

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund

 

Class A

   

5.00

%

 

$

1,000

   

$

1,019

     

1.19

%

 

$

6.06

   

Class C

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,015

     

1.94

     

9.86

   

Class I

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,021

     

0.93

     

4.74

   

Class R3

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,018

     

1.48

     

7.53

   

Class R4(4)

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,017

     

1.49

     

7.58

   

Class R5(3)

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,018

     

1.38

     

7.02

   

Class R6

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,020

     

0.96

     

4.89

   

First Eagle High Yield Fund

 

Class A

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,019

     

1.28

     

6.51

   

Class C

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,015

     

2.03

     

10.31

   

Class I

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,020

     

0.99

     

5.04

   

Class R3

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,018

     

1.41

     

7.17

   

Class R4(4)

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,017

     

1.59

     

8.08

   

Class R5(3)

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,017

     

1.48

     

7.53

   

Class R6

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,020

     

0.95

     

4.84

   

First Eagle Fund of America

 

Class A

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,019

     

1.33

     

6.77

   

Class C

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,015

     

2.04

     

10.36

   

Class I

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,020

     

0.97

     

4.94

   

Class Y

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,019

     

1.28

     

6.51

   

Class R3

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,018

     

1.44

     

7.32

   

Class R4(4)

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,017

     

1.62

     

8.24

   

Class R5(3)

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,017

     

1.51

     

7.68

   

Class R6

   

5.00

     

1,000

     

1,020

     

1.00

     

5.09

   

(1)  For the six-months ended October 31, 2019.

(2)  Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).

(3)  Class R5 commenced investment operations on July 29, 2019.

(4)  Class R4 commenced investment operations on July 29, 2019.

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General Information

Form N-PORT and Form N-Q portfolio schedule

The First Eagle Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. Prior to March 31, 2019, each Fund filed a complete schedule of its fund holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year with the SEC on Form N-Q. The Funds' Form N-PORT and Form N-Q are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Additionally, you may obtain copies of Form N-PORT and Form N-Q from the Fund upon request by calling 1.800.334.2143.

Proxy voting policies, procedures and record

You may obtain (1) a description of the Funds' proxy voting policies, (2) a description of the Funds' proxy voting procedures and (3) information regarding how the Funds voted any proxies related to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 for which an SEC filing has been made, without charge, upon request by contacting the Funds directly at 1.800.334.2143 or on the EDGAR Database on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

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Board Considerations for Continuation of Advisory Agreements

At a meeting held on June 6, 2019, the Board of Trustees of the Funds, including a majority of the independent trustees (the "Independent Trustees"), approved the continuation of the Funds' advisory agreements (the "Advisory Agreements").

In response to a letter sent to management on behalf of the Independent Trustees requesting information about the Advisory Agreements and other arrangements and plans, the Trustees were provided with background materials related to the annual review process. The Trustees also had the benefit of presentations and discussions with management throughout the year.

Prior to approving the continuation of the Advisory Agreements, the Independent Trustees met in executive sessions with their independent counsel to discuss management's responses to their information request and reviewed their legal and fiduciary obligations and the factors relating to their evaluation and approval. In their deliberations, Trustees attributed different weights to the various factors, and no factor alone was considered determinative. At the conclusion of their review, the Trustees determined that the advisory fees were fair and reasonable under the circumstances and within the range of what could be negotiated at arm's length, and that the continuance of the Advisory Agreements should serve the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders. The Trustees considered the following topics in reaching their conclusion to continue the Advisory Agreements:

Nature, Quality, and Extent of Services Provided by Adviser

•  The Trustees reviewed the services provided and to be provided by the Adviser to the Funds. The Adviser (together with Iridian in the case of First Eagle Fund of America) provides the Funds with investment research, advice and supervision, and continuously furnishes an investment portfolio for the Funds consistent with the Funds' investment objectives, policies and restrictions as set forth in the Funds' Prospectuses. The Trustees were assured that service levels for Funds subject to fee waivers or breakpoints do not change as a result of those waivers or breakpoints.

•  The Trustees reviewed each Fund's long-standing historical relationship with the Adviser (together with Iridian in the case of First Eagle Fund of America) and the organizational resources available to the Funds under that relationship. The Trustees noted the background and experience of the Funds' Portfolio Managers and the quality of the Trustees' frequent meetings with them both individually and as a group throughout the year.

Investment Performance of Fund and Adviser

•  The Trustees reviewed the performance of each Fund on both an absolute and a relative basis over 1-year, 3-year, 5-year and 10-year periods. Performance for the Funds over these various periods was noted relative to the Funds' benchmarks, to Morningstar and Lipper Category averages (referred to as the composites below) and to a custom group of peer mutual funds.

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The comparative review reflected research and benchmarking by an independent data provider. Performance results generally were as follows (all periods ended as of March 31, 2019):

º  First Eagle Global Fund: Outperformed composites and peer group median over the trailing 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. Lagged benchmark over the trailing 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods.

º  First Eagle Overseas Fund: Outperformed composites, benchmark and peer group median over the trailing 1-year and 5-year periods; outperformed one of the two composites over the trailing 10-year period. Lagged composites, benchmark and peer group median over the trailing 3-year period; lagged one of the two composites, benchmark and peer group median over the trailing 10-year period.

º  First Eagle U.S. Value Fund: Lagged composites, benchmark and peer group median over all periods (trailing 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year). No instances of outperformance reported.

º  First Eagle Gold Fund: Outperformed one of the two composites over the trailing 1-year period; outperformed composites over the trailing 5-year period; outperformed composites and benchmark over the trailing 10-year period. Lagged one of the two composites, benchmark and peer group median for the trailing 1-year period; lagged composites, benchmark and peer group median over the trailing 3-year period; lagged benchmark over the trailing 5-year period; lagged peer group median over the trailing 10-year period.

º  First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund: Outperformed composites and peer group median over the trailing 1-year period; outperformed composites and one of the three benchmarks over the trailing 3- and 5-year periods. Matched peer group median over the trailing 3-year period. Lagged benchmarks over the trailing 1-year period; lagged two of the three benchmarks over the trailing 3- and 5-year periods; lagged peer group median over the trailing 5-year period.

º  First Eagle High Yield Fund: Outperformed composites and peer group median for the trailing 3- and 10-year periods. Lagged composites, benchmark and peer group median for the trailing 1- and 5-year periods; lagged benchmark for the 3- and 10-year periods.

º  First Eagle Fund of America: Lagged composites, benchmark and peer group median over all periods (trailing 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year). No instances of outperformance reported.

The Trustees also noted (and management discussed) the generally less favorable one-year relative performance results for most Funds. The Trustees also requested information from management about steps that had been or could be taken to enhance each Fund's performance in the future, with particular emphasis on Funds with lagging performances across multiple periods and/or against multiples points of reference. Contributors to lagging results (both with and without the impact of higher than median cash positions) were discussed.

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•  Performance for each Fund was determined to be adequate given benchmarks, peer comparisons and on an absolute basis, and reflective of each Fund's investment objective and philosophy.

•  The Trustees commented on the Funds' holdings of cash and, in some cases, gold positions, and noted that cash and gold are important elements of the Adviser's investment philosophy.

Costs of Services To Be Provided and Profits To Be Realized by Adviser and its Affiliates From Relationship with Funds; Economies of Scale; Fall-Out Benefits

•  The Trustees reviewed the total compensation received by the Adviser and the Funds' total costs for using the Adviser's services, taking into account expenses incurred by the Adviser that are passed through to the Funds (e.g., under the administrative cost reimbursement program applicable to certain Funds). They concluded that this compensation was generally commensurate with the nature, extent, and quality of the services provided and therefore fair and reasonable under the circumstances, and referred to their prior discussion on performance of each Fund, including a review of performance against each Fund's respective composites, benchmark and peer group. As part of their analysis, the Trustees considered fees charged by investment advisers to peer mutual funds for services comparable to those provided by the Adviser and referred to a report specifically prepared by an independent third-party data provider in connection with the Trustees' review of the Advisory Agreements, together with a management summary of the same. In doing so, they considered fees charged by investment advisers to peer mutual funds and determined that the Adviser's fees were competitive. The Trustees considered that the net management fees for the Gold Fund matched its peer median, while the net management fees for all other Funds were higher than their peer averages/medians. All of the fees were considered to be reasonable in relation to the various data presented, including market comparables. The Trustees noted the "breakpoints" providing for potential reductions in the First Eagle Fund of America management fee over time. The Trustees considered fee waivers in effect for First Eagle U.S. Value Fund and First Eagle High Yield Fund, as well as a newly implemented fee waiver for First Eagle Fund of America. The Trustees also considered, where applicable, the advisory fees charged to other clients of the Adviser (or of Iridian in the case of First Eagle Fund of America) with similar investment objective(s) to a Fund and received information that for some Funds, the fees charged to these other clients were higher or lower relative to the respective Fund. The Trustees were apprised that for some of these other accounts there are different styles and categories of services provided, which may be reflected in lower fees charged relative to the respective Fund.

•  While analyzing the effects of direct and indirect compensation to the Adviser and its affiliates, such as soft dollar and other service benefits, the Trustees considered the levels of soft dollars, the absence of affiliated broker-dealer relationships and the effects of the administrative service fees and reimbursements paid to the Adviser. The Trustees noted that (except for First Eagle Fund of America) the Adviser generally is seeking to absorb soft dollar costs and pay them itself, with this change in approach effective since January 2018. With regard to other possible benefits associated with the Adviser's management of the Funds, the Trustees noted, among other things, that the Distributor is generally able to retain Rule 12b-1 fees on

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shareholders it services directly and that the Adviser may be able to extend investment and operational efficiencies associated with the Funds to its management of other types of accounts.

•  The Trustees reviewed the Funds' expense ratios, which were deemed reasonable both on an absolute basis and in comparison to peer funds. The Trustees again noted the scheduled "breakpoints" for the First Eagle Fund of America management fee and the fee waivers for First Eagle U.S. Value Fund and First Eagle High Yield Fund. The Trustees noted the impact on expense ratios of the administrative fees or reimbursements paid to or charged by the Adviser, as the case may be.

•  The Trustees also noted that the Adviser is able to employ economies of scale in certain areas relating to the management of the Funds, such as investment management, trading, compliance and back-office operations. The Trustees discussed the impact of the advisory fee on the ratio of total expenses to net assets and noted that the Funds' expense ratios generally had decreased over time as the Funds grew, highlighting a benefit to shareholders resulting from the development of economies of scale in the operation of the Funds. The Trustees noted that expense ratios for all but First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund and First Eagle High Yield Fund had increased relative to the prior year and reviewed the causes of those increases. For each Fund, the principal contributing factor for the increase was a decrease in average net assets over the prior year. The Trustees also considered the effect of Fund asset size on particular categories of expenses, both currently and relative to prior periods, and noted that the total expense ratios for the Overseas Fund and Gold Fund were less than peer group medians.

•  The Trustees reviewed the Adviser's financial condition and profitability. They noted that profits appear strong across most of the Funds, although not excessive and generally commensurate with the Funds' investment performance and other service indicia, based on the information provided at the meeting. The Trustees noted the cyclical and competitive nature of the global asset management industry and related importance of profitability in maintaining the Adviser's culture and management continuity. The Trustees also noted that the Adviser has always shown the willingness to commit resources to support investment in the business and to maintain the generally high quality of the overall shareholder experience in the Funds, such as attracting and retaining qualified personnel and investing in technology. The Trustees reviewed the level of personal investment maintained in the Funds by certain portfolio managers (with those investments being both direct and "notional" under the Adviser's compensation plans), which was viewed as evidence of commitment to the organization by key personnel. The Trustees also considered that certain personnel participate in equity ownership and other incentives tied to the financial results of the Adviser as a whole.

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Board Considerations for Continuation of Subadvisory Agreement

At a meeting held on June 6, 2019, the Board of Trustees of the Funds, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, approved the continuation of the First Eagle Fund of America Subadvisory Agreement.

In response to a letter sent to the Subadviser on behalf of the Independent Trustees requesting information about the Subadvisory Agreement and other arrangements and plans, the Trustees were provided with background materials related to the annual review process. The Trustees also had the benefit of presentations and discussions with management of the Adviser and Subadviser throughout the year.

Prior to approving the continuation of the Subadvisory Agreement, the Independent Trustees met in executive sessions with their independent counsel to discuss management's responses to a letter sent by the Independent Trustees requesting certain information relevant to the Subadvisory Agreement and reviewed their legal and fiduciary obligations and the factors relating to their evaluation and approval. In their deliberations, Trustees attributed different weights to the various factors, and no factor alone was considered determinative. At the conclusion of their review the Trustees determined that the subadvisory fee was fair and reasonable under the circumstances and within the range of what could be negotiated at arm's length, and that the approval of the agreement should serve the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.

The Trustees considered information and views substantially similar to those described above relating to the Advisory Agreement for First Eagle Fund of America. Additionally, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, considered the nature, quality, cost and extent of services provided and to be provided under the Subadvisory Agreement (and corresponding services provided by the Adviser), including as to its generally lagging performance. The Trustees also requested information from the Subadviser about steps that had been or could be taken to enhance the Fund's performance in the future. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, determined, among other things, that the size and nature of the Subadviser's staff as it relates to First Eagle Fund of America, and the nature and quality of advisory services provided by the Subadviser, are satisfactory and appropriate. The Board did not separately consider the profitability of the Subadviser, although it did consider the profitability of the Adviser in respect of First Eagle Fund of America, as the Subadviser's advisory fees are paid by the Adviser.

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Tax Information

Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2019 (unaudited)

    % of Qualifying
Dividend
Income
  % of Dividends
Eligible for
the Dividends
Received
Deduction
  Long-Term
Capital Gains
 

First Eagle Global Fund

   

100

%

   

74.44

%

 

$

2,582,152,475

   

First Eagle Overseas Fund*

   

98.48

%

   

0.51

%

   

232,208,911

   

First Eagle U.S. Value Fund

   

100

%

   

100

%

   

236,748,487

   

First Eagle Gold Fund*

   

     

     

   

First Eagle Global Income Builder Fund

   

63.84

%

   

18.12

%

   

138,934

   

First Eagle High Yield Fund

   

     

     

   

First Eagle Fund of America

   

66.18

%

   

62.35

%

   

231,190,667

   

* First Eagle Overseas Fund paid foreign taxes of $25,603,436 and recognized Section 853 foreign source income of $248,367,066. First Eagle Gold Fund paid foreign taxes of $484,096 and recognized Section 853 foreign source income of $650,486. Pursuant to Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code, the First Eagle Overseas Fund and First Eagle Gold Fund designate such amounts (of the maximum amount allowable) as having been paid in connection with dividends distributed from investment company taxable income during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019.

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Privacy Notice

The Trust is committed to protecting your privacy. We are providing you with this privacy notice to inform you of how we handle your personal information that we collect and may disclose to our affiliates. If the Trust changes its information practices, we will provide you with notice of any material changes. This privacy policy supersedes any of our previous policies relating to the information you disclose to us.

Why this Privacy Policy Applies to You

You obtained a financial product or service from or through us for personal, family or household purposes when you opened a shareholder account with the Trust, and are therefore covered by this privacy policy.

What We do to Protect Your Personal Information

We protect personal information provided to us by our individual shareholders according to strict standards of security and confidentiality. These standards apply to both our physical facilities and any online services we may provide. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with federal standards to guard consumer information. We permit only authorized individuals, who are trained in the proper handling of individual shareholder information and need to access this information to do their job, to have access to this information.

Personal Information that We Collect and May Disclose

As part of providing you with the Trust's products and services, we may obtain nonpublic personal information about you from the following sources:

•  Information we receive from you on subscription applications or other forms, such as your name, address, telephone number, Social Security number, occupation, assets and income;

•  Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates, or unaffiliated third parties, such as your account balances, payment history and account activity; and

•  Information from public records we may access in the ordinary course of business.

Categories of Affiliates to Whom We May Disclose Personal Information

We may share personal information about you with affiliates. Our affiliates do business under names that include First Eagle Holdings, Inc., First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, FEF Distributors, LLC, and ASB Advisers.

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Privacy Notice

You May Limit Marketing Solicitations by Choosing to Opt Out

We offer you the right to opt out from many types of marketing by our affiliates based on your personal information that we collect and share in accordance with this privacy policy. To limit those marketing solicitations, you may call 800.334.2143 indicating your desire not to receive marketing from our affiliates. Should you choose to opt out, your choice will remain in our records until you notify us otherwise, although we may choose to contact you in the future to modify your preference.

When We May Disclose Your Personal Information to Unaffiliated Third Parties

We will only share your personal information collected, as described above, with unaffiliated third parties:

•  At your request;

•  When you authorize us to process or service a transaction or product (unaffiliated third parties in this instance may include service providers such as the Trust's distributors, registrar and transfer agent for shareholder transactions, and other parties providing individual shareholder servicing, accounting and recordkeeping services);

•  With companies that perform sales and marketing services on our behalf with whom we have agreements to protect the confidentiality of your information and to use the information only for the purposes for which we disclose the information to them; or

•  When required by law to disclose such information to appropriate authorities.

We do not otherwise provide information about you to outside firms, organizations or individuals except to our attorneys, accountants and auditors and as permitted by law.

What We do with Personal Information about Our Former Customers

If you decide to discontinue doing business with us, the Trust will continue to adhere to this privacy policy with respect to the information we have in our possession about you and your account following the termination of our shareholder relationship.

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Management of the Trust

The business of the Trust is managed by its Board of Trustees, which elects officers responsible for the day to day operations of the Funds and for the execution of the policies formulated by the Board of Trustees.

Pertinent information regarding the members of the Board of Trustees and principal officers of the Trust is set forth below. Some of the Trustees and officers are employees of the Adviser and its affiliates. At least a majority of the Trust's Board of Trustees are not "interested persons" as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act.

Independent Trustees(1)

Lisa Anderson | Trustee | December 2005 to present
1345 Avenue of the Americas | New York, New York | 10105
(born October 1950)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: James T. Shotwell Professor Emerita of International Relations, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia; prior to 2016, President of the American University in Cairo

Number of Portfolios in the Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee: 8

Other Directorships/Trusteeships Held by Trustee: Trustee, First Eagle Variable Funds (1 portfolio); Member Emerita, Human Rights Watch; Trustee, Tufts University; Trustee, Ago Khan University

Candace K. Beinecke(2) | Trustee (Chair) | December 1999 to present
One Battery Park Plaza | New York, New York | 10004
(born December 1946)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: Senior Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP; prior to April 2017, Chair, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

Number of Portfolios in the Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee: 8

Other Directorships/Trusteeships Held by Trustee: Trustee, First Eagle Variable Funds (Chair) (1 portfolio); Board Member, CBS Corporation; Lead Trustee, Vornado Realty Trust; Trustee, Metropolitan Museum of Art; Trustee, Chairman, The Wallace Foundation; Director, Partnership for New York City

(1)  Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Trust as defined in the Investment Company Act.

(2)  Ms. Beinecke also served as trustee of a predecessor fund to Fund of America since 1996.

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Independent Trustees(1)—(continued)

Peter Davidson^ | Trustee | December 2019 to present
1345 Avenue of the Americas | New York, New York | 10105
(born May 1959)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: CEO, Aligned Climate Capital LLC; prior to 2019, Co-Founder and CEO, Aligned Intermediary, Inc.; prior to 2015, Executive Director, Loan Programs Office, U.S. Department of Energy

Number of Portfolios in the Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee: 8

Other Directorships/Trusteeships Held by Trustee: Trustee, First Eagle Variable Funds (1 portfolio); Chair, JM Kaplan Fund; Board Member, Greenwood Cemetery; Board Member, Saint Ann's School; Board Member, Brooklyn Navy Yard

Jean D. Hamilton | Trustee | March 2003 to present
1345 Avenue of the Americas | New York, New York | 10105
(born January 1947)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: Private Investor/Independent Consultant/Member, Brock Capital Group LLC;

Number of Portfolios in the Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee: 8

Other Directorships/Trusteeships Held by Trustee: Trustee, First Eagle Variable Funds (1 portfolio); Director, RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd; Chairman, Investment Committee, Thomas Cole National Historic Site; Member, Investment Advisory Committee, Liz Claiborne and Art Ortenberg Foundation; prior to June 2012, Director, Four Nations

James E. Jordan | Trustee | December 1999 to present
1345 Avenue of the Americas | New York, New York | 10105
(born April 1944)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: Private Investor and Independent Consultant

Number of Portfolios in the Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee: 8

Other Directorships/Trusteeships Held by Trustee: Trustee, First Eagle Variable Funds (1 portfolio); Director, JZ Capital Partners, Plc. (Guernsey investment trust company); Director, Alpha Andromeda Investment Trust Co., S.A.; Board of Overseers, Gennadias Library, American School of Classical Studies, Athens; Director, Pro Natura de Yucatan; prior to May 2017, Trustee, World Monuments Fund

(1)  Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Trust as defined in the Investment Company Act.

^  Mr. Davidson became a Trustee effective December 17, 2019.

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Independent Trustees(1)—(continued)

William M. Kelly(3) | Trustee | December 1999 to present
1345 Avenue of the Americas | New York, New York | 10105
(born February 1944)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: Private Investor

Number of Portfolios in the Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee: 8

Other Directorships/Trusteeships Held by Trustee: Trustee, First Eagle Variable Funds (1 portfolio); Trustee Emeritus, St. Anselm College; Vice President and Director, Sergi S. Zlinkoff Fund for Medical Research and Education; Savannah Book Festival Investment Committee

Paul J. Lawler | Trustee | March 2002 to present
1345 Avenue of the Americas | New York, New York | 10105
(born May 1948)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: Private Investor

Number of Portfolios in the Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee: 8

Other Directorships/Trusteeships Held by Trustee: Trustee, First Eagle Variable Funds (1 portfolio); Trustee and Audit Chair, The American University in Cairo; Trustee, registered investment companies advised by affiliates of The Blackstone Group, L.P. (4 portfolios); Trustee, Ravena Coeymans Historical Society; Trustee, Coeymans Heritage Society

(1)  Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Trust as defined in the Investment Company Act.

(3)  Mr. Kelly also served as trustee of a predecessor fund to Fund of America since 1998.

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Interested Trustees(4)

John P. Arnhold | Trustee | December 1999 to present
1345 Avenue of the Americas | New York, New York | 10105
(born December 1953)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: Director, First Eagle Holdings, Inc.; Managing Member, Arnhold LLC; prior to July 2017, Director, First Eagle Investment Management LLC; President, First Eagle Funds; President, First Eagle Variable Funds; Director, FEF Distributors, LLC; prior to March 2016, Co-President and Co-CEO First Eagle Holdings, Inc.; CIO and Chairman, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC; CEO and Chairman, FEF Distributors, LLC;

Number of Portfolios in the Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee: 8

Other Directorships/Trusteeships Held by Trustee: Trustee, First Eagle Variable Funds (1 portfolio); Chairman and Director, Arnhold Ceramics; Director, The Arnhold Foundation; Director, The Mulago Foundation; Director, WNET.org; Trustee Emeritus, Trinity Episcopal Schools Corp.; Trustee, Jazz at Lincoln Center; Life Trustee, International Tennis Hall of Fame; Advisor, Investment Committee of the USTA; Managing Member, New Eagle Holdings Management Company, LLC; Trustee, UC Santa Barbara Foundation; prior to January 2018, Director, First Eagle Amundi; prior to June 2016, Trustee, Vassar College; Director, Conservation International

Mehdi Mahmud | Trustee | September 2019 to present
1345 Avenue of the Americas
| New York, New York | 10105
(born September 1972)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: President and Chief Executive Officer, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC; President, First Eagle Funds and First Eagle Variable Funds; prior to March 2016, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jennison Associates LLC

(4)  The term of office of each Interested Trustee is indefinite.

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Trustee Emeritus(6)

Jean-Marie Eveillard | Trustee Emeritus | June 2008 to present
1345 Avenue of the Americas | New York, New York | 10105
(born January 1940)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years: Senior Adviser to First Eagle Investment Management, LLC since March 2009; formerly, Senior Vice President, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC since January 2000; previously, Portfolio Manager of First Eagle Global Fund, First Eagle Overseas Fund, First Eagle U.S. Value Fund, First Eagle Gold Fund, and First Eagle Variable Funds (portfolio management tenure: 1979-2004, March 2007-March 2009)

Number of Portfolios in the Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee: 8

Other Directorships/Trusteeships Held by Trustee: Trustee Emeritus, First Eagle Variable Funds (1 portfolio); Director, Varenne Capital Partners (French money management firm); Board member, Perspective (South African money management firm); Trustee, FIAF (Alliance Francaise); prior to March 2015, Trustee, The Frick Collection

Officers(7)

Mehdi Mahmud | President | June 2017 to present
1345 Avenue of the Americas | New York, New York | 10105
(born September 1972)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five (5) Years: President and Chief Executive Officer, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC; President, First Eagle Funds and First Eagle Variable Funds; prior to March 2016, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jennison Associates LLC

Robert Bruno | Senior Vice President | December 1999 to present
1345 Avenue of the Americas | New York, New York | 10105
(born June 1964)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five (5) Years: Senior Vice President, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC; President, FEF Distributors, LLC; Senior Vice President, First Eagle Variable Funds

Joseph T. Malone | Chief Financial Officer | September 2008 to present
1345 Avenue of the Americas | New York, New York | 10105
(born September 1967)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five (5) Years: Senior Vice President, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC; Chief Financial Officer, First Eagle Variable Funds; from September 2008

(6)  Mr. Eveillard, as Trustee Emeritus, is a former member of the Board of Trustees and is invited to attend all Board meetings. He is not a Trustee for purposes of the Trust's Declaration of Trust, Delaware law of the Investment Company Act.

(7)  The term of office of each officer is indefinite. Length of time served represents time served as an officer of the Trust (or its predecessor entities), although various positions may have been held during the period.

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Officers(7)—(continued)

Albert Pisano | Chief Compliance Officer | July 2015 to present
1345 Avenue of the Americas | New York, New York | 10105
(born April 1960)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five (5) Years: Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Vice President, First Eagle Investment Management; prior to June 30, 2014, Director and Chief Compliance Officer of Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC, and also served as Deputy Chief Compliance Officer for Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC; Chief Compliance Officer, First Eagle Variable Funds from July 2015

David O'Connor | General Counsel | December 2017 to present
1345 Avenue of the Americas | New York, New York | 10105
(born February 1966)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five (5) Years: General Counsel and Senior Vice President, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC; General Counsel, First Eagle Funds and First Eagle Variable Funds; General Counsel, First Eagle Holdings, Inc.; Secretary and General Counsel, FEF Distributors, LLC; Director, First Eagle Amundi; prior to January 2017, Investment Management Consultant; prior to June 2015, Executive Vice President Strategic Investment Initiatives and General Counsel, Delaware Investments

Sheelyn Michael | Deputy General Counsel | December 2017 to present
1345 Avenue of the Americas | New York, New York | 10105
(born September 1971)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five (5) Years: Deputy General Counsel and Senior Vice President, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC; Deputy General Counsel, First Eagle Variable Funds; prior to September 2014, Associate, Dechert LLP

Tricia Larkin | Treasurer | March 2016 to present
1345 Avenue of the Americas | New York, New York | 10105
(born July 1979)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five (5) Years: Senior Vice President, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC; prior to March 2016, Vice President of Fund Administration, State Street Corporation; prior to November 2013, Director of Fund Administration, Assistant Vice President, State Street Corporation; Treasurer, First Eagle Variable Funds from March 2016

(7)  The term of office of each officer is indefinite. Length of time served represents time served as an officer of the Trust (or its predecessor entities), although various positions may have been held during the period.

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Additional Information (unaudited)

Officers(7)—(continued)

Michael Luzzatto | Vice President | December 2004 to present
1345 Avenue of the Americas | New York, New York | 10105
(born April 1977)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five (5) Years: Senior Vice President, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC; Vice President, FEF Distributors, LLC; Vice President, First Eagle Variable Funds

Neal Ashinsky | Assistant Treasurer | October 2015 to present
1345 Avenue of the Americas | New York, New York | 10105
(Born October 1987)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five (5) Years: Vice President, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC; prior to August 2015, Advisory Senior Associate, KPMG LLP; prior to November 2014, Assurance Senior Associate, PwC LLP; Assistant Treasurer, First Eagle Variable Funds from August 2015

Thomas Meyer | Assistant Treasurer | April 2018 to present
1345 Avenue of the Americas | New York, New York | 10105
(Born March 1982)

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five (5) Years: Assistant Vice President, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC; prior to September 2017, Assurance Manager, PwC LLP; Assistant Treasurer, First Eagle Variable Funds from April 2018

(7)  The term of office of each officer is indefinite. Length of time served represents time served as an officer of the Trust (or its predecessor entities), although various positions may have been held during the period.

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First Eagle Funds

Trustees

Lisa Anderson

John P. Arnhold

Candace K. Beinecke (Chair)

Peter Davidson^

Jean D. Hamilton

James E. Jordan

William M. Kelly

Paul J. Lawler

Mehdi Mahmud

Trustee Emeritus

Jean-Marie Eveillard*

Officers

Mehdi Mahmud

President

Robert Bruno

Senior Vice President

Joseph T. Malone

Chief Financial Officer

Albert Pisano

Chief Compliance Officer

David O'Connor

General Counsel

Sheelyn Michael

Secretary & Deputy General Counsel

Tricia Larkin

Treasurer

Michael Luzzatto

Vice President

Neal Ashinsky

Assistant Treasurer

Thomas Meyer

Assistant Treasurer

Investment Adviser

First Eagle Investment Management, LLC

1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10105

Legal Counsel

Shearman & Sterling LLP

599 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10022

Custodian

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

4 Chase Metrotech Center, Floor 16,
Brooklyn, New York, 11245

Shareholder Servicing Agent

DST Systems, Inc.

330 West 9th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
800.334.2143

Underwriter

FEF Distributors, LLC

1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10105

Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

300 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017

^  Mr. Davidson became a Trustee effective December 17, 2019.

*  Mr. Eveillard is a former member of the Board of Trustees and is invited to attend all Board meetings. He is not a Trustee for purposes of the Trust's Declaration of Trust, Delaware law of the Investment Company Act.

This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by a currently effective prospectus of First Eagle Funds.

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First Eagle Investment Management, LLC

1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10105-0048

800.334.2143 www.feim.com



 

Item 2.                                 Code of Ethics.

 

The Registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to its principal executive officer and principal financial officer.  Copies of the code of ethics may be requested free of charge by calling 1-800-334-2143 (toll free).

 

Item 3.                                 Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

The Board of Trustees of the registrant has designated Paul J. Lawler, William M. Kelly and Jean Hamilton as Audit Committee Financial Experts.  Mr. Lawler, Mr. Kelly and Ms. Hamilton are considered by the Board to be independent trustees.

 

Item 4.                                 Principal Accountant Fees and Services

 

(a)         Audit Fees:

 

For the Fiscal years ended October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, the aggregate PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) audit fees for professional services rendered to the registrant were approximately $472,100 and $472,100, respectively.  Fees included in the audit fees category are those associated with the annual audits of the financial statements and services that are normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings.

 

(b)         Audit Related Fees:

 

For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, the aggregate PwC fees for assurance and related services rendered to the registrant were approximately $0 and $0, respectively.

 

(c)          Tax Fees:

 

In each fiscal year ended October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, the aggregate tax fees billed by PwC for professional services rendered to the registrant were approximately $562,500 and $562,500, respectively.

 

Fees included in the tax fees category comprise all services performed by professional staff in the independent accountant’s tax division except those services related to audits. This category comprises fees for tax compliance and preparation of tax returns.

 

(d)         All Other Fees:

 

In each of the fiscal years ended October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, there were no fees billed by PwC for products and services, other than 4(a)-(c) above, rendered to the registrant.

 

(e)(1) The registrant’s audit committee has adopted a policy whereby audit and non-audit services performed by the registrant’s principal accountant for the registrant, its investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant require pre-approval by the committee or a designated member thereof.  If such a service is required between regularly scheduled audit committee meetings, pre-approval may be authorized by one audit committee member with ratification at the next scheduled audit committee meeting.  Waiver of pre-approval for audit and non-audit services requiring fees of a de minimis amount is not permitted.

 

(e)(2) No services included in (b) — (d) above were approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

 


 

(f) According to PwC, for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019, the percentage of hours spent on the audit of the registrant’s financial statements for the most recent fiscal year that were attributable to work performed by persons who are not full-time, permanent employees of PwC was 0%.

 

(g) Other than as described in the table above, the aggregate fees billed for the most recent fiscal year and the preceding fiscal year by the registrant’s principal accountant for non-audit services rendered to the registrant (“covered”), its investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser (“non-covered”) that provides ongoing services to the registrant was $0 in 2019 and 2018.

 

(h) Not applicable.

 

Item 5.                                 Audit Committee of Listed Registrants

 

Not applicable at this time.

 

Item 6.                                 Schedule of Investments

 

Please see schedule of investments contained in the Report to Stockholders included under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

Item 7.                                 Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 8.                                 Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Investment companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 9.                                 Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 10.                          Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

No material change to report at this time.

 

Item 11.                          Controls and Procedures.

 

(a) In the opinion of the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, based on their evaluation, the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are adequately designed and are operating effectively to ensure (i) that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to them by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; and (ii) that information required to be disclosed by the registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

 

(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal half-year (the registrant’s second fiscal half-year in the case of an annual report) that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12.                          Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Code of ethics required to be disclosed under Item 2 of Form N-CSR.

 

(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)):  Attached hereto.

 


 

(a)(3) Not applicable.

 

(b) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)): Attached hereto.

 


 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant)

First Eagle Funds

 

 

By (Signature and Title)*

/s/ Mehdi Mahmud

 

Mehdi Mahmud, President

 

Date: December 31, 2019

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

 

By (Signature and Title)*

/s/ Mehdi Mahmud

 

Mehdi Mahmud, Principal Executive Officer

 

Date: December 31, 2019

 

 

By (Signature and Title)*

/s/ Joseph T. Malone

 

Joseph T. Malone, Principal Financial Officer

 

Date: December 31, 2019

 


*                            Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.

 


Exhibit 99.CODEETH

 

Effective December 17, 2019

 

Code of Ethics

Personal Securities Transaction Policy

 

 

FIRST EAGLE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

 

FEF DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

 

AND

 

FIRST EAGLE FAMILY OF FUNDS

 


 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

I.

GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT

3

 

 

 

 

Standards of Conduct

3

 

 

 

II.

CATEGORIES OF COVERED PERSONS

4

 

 

 

III.

EXEMPT SECURITIES

5

 

 

 

IV.

PRE-CLEARANCE EXEMPTIONS

6

 

 

 

V.

PRE-CLEARANCE PROCEDURES

7

 

 

 

 

A. Personal Trading System

7

 

 

 

 

B. How Long Are Approvals Effective?

7

 

 

 

 

C. Special Pre-Clearance Requirements

8

 

 

 

VI.

BLACKOUT PERIODS — CLIENT TRADES

8

 

 

 

 

A. Blackout Periods

8

 

 

 

 

B. De Minimis Transactions

9

 

 

 

VII.

BLACKOUT PERIODS — FIRST EAGLE FUNDS

10

 

 

 

VIII.

SHORT-TERM (FREQUENT) TRADING IN OPEN-END MUTUAL FUNDS

10

 

 

 

IX.

BAN ON SHORT-TERM TRADING PROFITS

11

 

 

 

X.

RESTRICTED/WATCH LISTS

11

 

 

 

XI.

PUBLIC OFFERINGS

12

 

 

 

XII.

PRIVATE PLACEMENTS

12

 

 

 

XIII.

REPORTABLE ACCOUNTS

13

 

 

 

 

A. Accounts Required to be Reported

13

 

 

 

 

B. Reporting of Transactions - Designated Broker-Dealers

14

 

 

 

 

C. Reporting of Transactions - Non-Designated Broker-Dealers

15

 

 

 

XIV.

REPORTING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

16

 

 

 

XV.

EXEMPTIONS FROM THIS POLICY

17

 

 

 

XVI.

CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATIONS OF THIS POLICY

17

 

 

 

XVII.

REPORTING OF VIOLATIONS

17

 

 

 

XVIII.

QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS POLICY

18

 

 

 

XIX.

CODE OF ETHICS CONTACT INFORMATION

18

 

 

 

XX.

DEFINITIONS

18

 

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Code of Ethics

Personal Securities Transactions Policy

 

I.                                        GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT

 

Standards of Conduct

 

Each officer, director, employee and certain designated Temporary Workers (each, a “Covered Person”) of First Eagle is subject to this Code of Ethics. First Eagle Investment Management, LLC (“FEIM” or the “firm”) has a fiduciary duty that requires Covered Persons to act in the best interest of Clients. As a firm, and as individuals, it must be understood that Clients always come first and that any abuse of the positions of trust and responsibility placed in the firm by Clients will not be tolerated. Furthermore, Covered Persons are obligated to avoid any action or activity that could produce conflicts between their own personal interests and those of Clients. To this end, each Covered Person must act with honesty, integrity, and high ethical standards deserving of Clients’ trust. Covered Persons must exercise reasonable care and professional judgment to avoid engaging in actions that put First Eagle’s image or reputation at risk.

 

At all times, Covered Persons must:

 

1.              Place the interests of Clients ahead of their personal interests;

 

2.              Not take inappropriate advantage of their positions;

 

3.              Conduct all personal securities transactions in full compliance with the letter and spirit of the Code of Ethics and the Insider Trading Policy;

 

4.              Avoid any actual or potential conflicts of interest or any abuse of their positions of trust and responsibility; and

 

5.              Comply with all applicable Federal securities laws.

 

While First Eagle encourages Covered Persons and their families to develop personal investment programs, they must not take any action in connection with their personal investments that could cause the appearance of unfairness or impropriety. Accordingly, Covered Persons must follow the policies set forth below with respect to personal trading. All Covered Persons must comply with the Code of Ethics — adherence to the Code of Ethics is a basic condition of employment. Covered Persons are required to promptly report any violation of this Code of Ethics of which they become aware, whether their own or another Covered Person’s, to FEIM’s Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) or designee. Reports of ethical concerns or Code of Ethics violations by others may also be made on a confidential, anonymous basis via the internet at www.feim.ethicspoint.com or via phone at (855) 325-9019.

 

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Application of the Code of Ethics to Disinterested Trustees

 

Disinterested Trustees of the First Eagle Funds are only subject to the reporting requirement in Section XIV of the Code of Ethics. Disinterested Trustees are not subject to other provisions of the Code of Ethics but are subject to the requirements of the Federal Securities Laws and other applicable laws, such as the prohibition on trading in securities of an issuer while in possession of material non-public information.

 

A glossary of certain terms contained within this Policy is set forth in the “Definitions” section at the end of this document for reference. Capitalized terms not defined in context are defined in the glossary.

 

II.                                   CATEGORIES OF COVERED PERSONS

 

Different requirements and limitations on Covered Persons are based on their activities and roles within First Eagle. Covered Persons are assigned to one of the categories listed below.

 

Please note that a Covered Person’s category under this Policy may change if their position within First Eagle changes or if they are transferred to another department or to an affiliated company. It is the Covered Person’s obligation to notify the Legal and Compliance Department of changes to their position. Legal and Compliance will review the status and will notify the Covered Person if their category changes. If there are any questions regarding a Covered Person’s category, please contact Legal and Compliance.

 

ACCESS PERSON:

 

An Access Person is any Covered Person who satisfies the definition of “Access Person” defined in Rule 204A-1(e)(1) under the Advisers Act and/or with respect to a First Eagle Fund as defined in Rule 17j-1(a)(1) under the 1940 Act. An Access Person generally includes any Covered Person who:

 

1.              has access to non-public information regarding any Client’s purchase or sale of Securities;

 

2.              has access to non-public information regarding Clients’ portfolio holdings;

 

3.              is involved in making Securities recommendations to Clients;

 

4.              has access to Securities recommendations to Clients that are non-public; or

 

5.              is an Investment Person as defined below.

 

INVESTMENT PERSON:

 

An Investment Person is an Access Person who, in connection with his/her regular functions and duties:

 

1.              makes, or participates in making, recommendations regarding the purchase or sale of Securities on behalf of any client;

 

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2.              provides information or advice with respect to a purchase or sale of Securities to a portfolio manager; or

 

3.              helps execute a portfolio manager’s investment recommendations.

 

Generally, Investment Persons include, but are not limited to, portfolio managers, research analysts and traders.

 

TEMPORARY WORKER:

 

A Temporary Worker’s status is determined upon the start of his/her assignment with First Eagle. If a Covered Person hires a Temporary Worker, the Covered Person is required to notify the Human Resources Department, who in turn will notify the Legal and Compliance Department.

 

Temporary Workers may be designated as Access Persons or Investment Persons subject to the Code of Ethics and certain provisions of the Code of Business Conduct. Temporary Workers who are not designated as an Access Person or Investment Person are deemed to be non-access persons. Non-access persons generally will not be subject to the Code of Ethics.

 

Temporary Workers will be notified about their designation by the Legal and Compliance Department. The Legal and Compliance Department, with the assistance of the Temporary Worker’s supervisor, will re-review the status of a Temporary Worker periodically thereafter. The Legal and Compliance Department will notify the Temporary Worker as to any change in designation and the imposition of Code of Ethics requirements.

 

III.                              EXEMPT SECURITIES

 

SEC Rule 204A-1 treats all Securities as “Reportable Securities” with certain limited exceptions enumerated below. As a result, this Policy does not apply to any of the following types of Securities or instruments (“Exempt Securities”).

 

1.              Direct obligations of the United States Government, such as Treasury Notes, Treasury Bonds, Treasury Bills and U.S. Savings Bonds.

 

2.              Money market instruments, bankers’ acceptances, bank certificates of deposit, commercial paper, and high quality short-term debt instruments, including repurchase agreements.

 

3.              Shares of unaffiliated open-end mutual funds. Caution: Shares of the First Eagle Funds or mutual funds sub-advised by First Eagle are not Exempt Securities and must be reported.

 

4.              Shares of unit investment trusts that are invested exclusively in unaffiliated open-end mutual funds.

 

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5.              Interests in 529 college savings plans that First Eagle does not manage, distribute, market or underwrite. Note: Please refer to Section XIII for reporting of 529 accounts.

 

Covered Persons may engage in transactions in any Exempt Security without pre-clearing or reporting any such transactions.

 

IV.                               PRE-CLEARANCE EXEMPTIONS

 

The following types of transactions are not subject to the pre-clearance requirements of this Policy. Covered Persons are not required to pre-clear transactions for which they do not exercise investment discretion at the time of the transactions (“non-volitional transactions”) and certain other automated transactions. The transactions listed below are, however, required to be reported through trade confirmations and/ or account statements, unless noted otherwise.

 

1.              Purchases and sales of the First Eagle Funds. While First Eagle Funds are not subject to pre-clearance, please refer to Section VIII entitled “Short Term Trading in Open-End Mutual Funds for other limitations and restrictions that may apply.”

 

2.              Transactions in Securities made in an account that is fully managed by a third party. Note: The Covered Person will be required to submit documents demonstrating that the fiduciary has full discretion over the relevant account. The Covered Person will be required to complete and sign an initial and then annual discretionary attestations.

 

3.              Purchases and sales of Securities in accordance with a pre-set amount or pre-determined schedule effected through an automatic investment plan or dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP). This includes the automatic reinvestment of dividends, income or interest received from a Security in such plans or any other type of account. Note: The purchase or sale of Securities outside of a pre-set amount and/or pre-determined schedule in such plans is subject to pre-clearance and reporting.

 

4.              Purchases of Securities due to an exercise of rights issued to the holders of a class of Securities must be pro rata, to the extent they are issued with respect to Securities of which a Covered Person has Beneficial Ownership.

 

5.              Acquisitions or dispositions of Securities as the result of a stock dividend, stock split, reverse stock split, merger, consolidation, spin-off or other similar corporate distribution or reorganization applicable to holders of a class of Securities of which a Covered Person has Beneficial Ownership.

 

6.              The automatic exercise or liquidation by an exchange of an in-the-money derivative instrument upon expiration, the delivery of Securities pursuant to a written option that is exercised against a Covered Person and the assignment of options.

 

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7.              Purchases or sales of broad-based market exchange traded funds (“BB ETFs”). Information pertaining to BB ETF’s is posted on the personal trading system dashboard. Transactions in all other ETFs must be pre-cleared.

 

8.              Purchases and sales of open-end mutual funds and variable insurance products, including funds organized outside the U.S. with a structure similar to that of open-end mutual funds that are not managed by First Eagle.

 

9.              Gifts of Securities received, if the Covered Person does not control the timing of the gift.

 

10.       Transactions in 529 College Savings Plans do not require pre-clearance and are not reportable. Note: Please refer to Section XIII for reporting 529 accounts.

 

V.                                    PRE-CLEARANCE PROCEDURES

 

Covered Persons are required to obtain pre-approval for personal trades as described below.

 

Note: Covered Persons must pre-clear transactions in Securities in which they have Beneficial Ownership. Additionally, a Covered Person must pre-clear Securities transactions for their spouse, domestic partner, minor children or any other person to whom a Covered Person provides significant financial support, as well as transactions in any other account over which they exercise investment discretion or trading authority, regardless of Beneficial Ownership.

 

A. Personal Trading System

 

Covered Persons are required to pre-clear all personal transactions in Securities through the personal trading system, except for (i) transactions in Exempt Securities; and (ii) transactions listed under Pre-Clearance Exemptions.

 

Upon submitting a pre-clearance request through the personal trading system, a Covered Person will receive an approval or denial message in connection with their request. Although First Eagle retains records of all electronic pre-clearance requests, it is recommended that the Covered Person print and retain copies for their records. A link to the personal trading system can be found via the First Eagle Intranet.

 

B. How Long Are Approvals Effective?

 

Pre-clearance approvals for Securities traded in the local market or exchange of a Covered Person’s country of residence are effective until the close of business on the day that a pre-clearance request has been approved. Pre-clearance approvals for Securities traded outside the local market or exchange of a Covered Person’s country of residence are effective until the close of business on the business day following approval of a pre-clearance request. To make any modification to a previously pre-cleared trade request (for instance, date of execution or share quantity), a Covered Person must submit a new pre-clearance request and receive approval.

 

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C. Special Pre-Clearance Requirements

 

Covered Persons may be subject to special pre-clearance requirements either in addition to, or in place of, those pre-clearance requirements described in this section. Such requirements may be necessary due to the risks presented by a particular position held within First Eagle. In such cases, the Legal and Compliance Department will notify Covered Persons of any special pre-clearance requirements.

 

VI.                               BLACKOUT PERIODS — CLIENT TRADES

 

Potential conflicts of interest are of particular concern when a Covered Person buys or sells a Security at or near the same time as First Eagle buys or sells that Security or an Equivalent Security for Clients. The potential appearance of impropriety in such cases is particularly severe if the Covered Person acts as the portfolio manager or in another investment-related capacity for the Clients in question.

 

To reduce the potential for conflicts of interest and the potential appearance of impropriety that can arise in such situations, this Policy prohibits Covered Persons from trading for their Reportable Accounts during certain periods before, during and after trading is being conducted on behalf of Clients. The period during which personal securities transactions are prohibited is commonly referred to as a “blackout period.” The applicable blackout period depends on (i) whether a transaction is classified as a De Minimis Transaction, as defined below; and (ii) whether the potential investor is an Access Person or an Investment Person.

 

First Eagle recognizes that the application of a blackout period during the period prior to Client transactions may result in inadvertent violations of this Policy from time to time. Covered Persons should consider carefully the potential consequences of the applicable blackout period before engaging in personal securities transactions in Securities or Equivalent Securities, which First Eagle holds, or might consider holding, in Client accounts.

 

Covered Persons who have any questions about the application of the blackout periods to a particular situation should contact Legal and Compliance before submission of a trade request.

 

The blackout periods below apply to both Securities and Equivalent Securities.

 

Caution: Because of the many variations and complexities of options transactions, Covered Persons are strongly encouraged to seek guidance from Legal and Compliance if they are unsure whether a particular option is deemed to be an Equivalent Security.

 

A. Blackout Periods

 

The blackout periods described below do not apply to: (i) Exempt Securities; or (ii) the transactions listed under Pre-Clearance Exemptions.

 

Orders Under Consideration

 

Covered Persons may not purchase or sell a Security or Equivalent Security if such person knows the Security or Equivalent Security is being considered for purchase

 

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or sale on behalf of a Client, even though no buy or sell orders have been placed at the time.

 

Same-Day Blackout Period

 

Access Persons may not purchase or sell a Security or Equivalent Security if there is a pending buy or sell order for a Client in the Security or Equivalent Security, until the order is executed, withdrawn or meets the De Minimis Exemption.

 

Investment Persons may not purchase or sell the same Security or Equivalent Security on a day during which a buy or sell is made on behalf of any Client in that same Security or Equivalent Security. Note: The De Minimis Exemption is not available to Investment Persons.

 

Seven-Day Blackout Period — For Investment Persons only

 

The purchase or sale of a Security or Equivalent Security are prohibited within seven calendar days before and after the purchase or sale of the relevant Security or Equivalent Security by a Client.

 

Short Sale of Securities — For Investment Persons only

 

Short sales of any security held by a Client are not permitted. This prohibition also applies to effecting economically equivalent transactions, including, but not limited to, sales of uncovered call options, purchases of put options while not owning the underlying security, and short sales of bonds that are convertible into equity positions, swaps or other derivatives.

 

B. De Minimis Transactions

 

The following transactions by non-Investment Persons are defined as “De Minimis Transactions” under this Policy:

 

Purchases and sales of a Security or an Equivalent Security where, in aggregate, the trade does not exceed 1,000 shares per day in that issuer and which the issuer has a total market capitalization of $10 billion or greater at the time of investment.

 

Such transactions present little or no risk of conflict with Client transactions because they involve a relatively small number of highly liquid Securities. However, it should be noted that issuer market capitalization amounts often change from time to time. Accordingly, a Covered Person may purchase a Security that has a market capitalization of greater than $10 billion only to find out that they cannot sell the Security at a later date because the market capitalization has fallen below $10 billion and their sale would be during a blackout period in connection with a Client trade in the same Security or Equivalent Security. If a Covered Person is unsure whether a Security meets the market capitalization criteria, please contact Legal and Compliance.

 

Note: De Minimis Transactions are nevertheless (i) required to be pre-cleared and reported; and (ii) subject to a ban on short-term trading profits as described in the section “Ban on Short-Term Trading Profits.”

 

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VII.                          BLACKOUT PERIODS — FIRST EAGLE FUNDS

 

A personal trading blackout may be put in place in connection with shares of First Eagle Funds up until the release of certain information regarding the First Eagle Funds to the public. Reasons for a personal trading blackout with respect to a First Eagle Fund may include but are not limited to: an upcoming change in portfolio management; a planned reorganization of a First Eagle Fund, including a merger into an existing First Eagle Fund; or an anticipated dissolution/liquidation of a First Eagle Fund. Please note that this type of information regarding the First Eagle Funds is confidential and must not be discussed with, or disclosed to, anyone outside of First Eagle.

 

Note: The blackout period applies to all share classes across all accounts in which Covered Persons are Beneficial Owners, including transactions in First Eagle 401(k) Plans if they are not effected through the firm’s automatic investment plan, such as rebalancing transactions and fund transfers.

 

Covered Persons are notified of such a personal trading blackout for the First Eagle Funds in advance of the blackout period. Information pertaining to a firm-wide blackout period for a First Eagle Fund is posted on the personal trading system dashboard.

 

VIII.                     SHORT-TERM (FREQUENT) TRADING IN OPEN-END MUTUAL FUNDS

 

Covered Persons are prohibited from engaging in market timing (frequent trading) in shares of any mutual fund including the First Eagle Funds. Frequent trading (including exchanges) of mutual fund shares, also known as “market timing” may increase mutual fund transaction and administration costs and otherwise negatively affect a mutual fund’s investment program, possibly diluting a mutual fund’s value to its longer-term investors. The Board of Trustees of the First Eagle Funds have adopted a policy to deter inappropriate trading. The policy is set forth in the First Eagle Funds’ prospectus, which governs all trading activity in the First Eagle Funds.

 

Any activity that may be deemed to be frequent trading or market timing will be reviewed by the Legal and Compliance Department, who will refer instances to the Compliance Committee. The Compliance Committee, based upon its review, will take disciplinary action as it deems appropriate.

 

Covered Persons must also comply with the holding period policy of any mutual fund held whether or not the mutual fund is part of the First Eagle Funds. Covered Persons are expected to abide by trading restrictions imposed by other mutual funds as described in the relevant prospectus.

 

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IX.                              BAN ON SHORT-TERM TRADING PROFITS

 

Frequent personal trading can distract a Covered Person from their job and, in turn, conflict with their fiduciary duty to Clients. Short-term trading increases the risks of front running and of abuse of confidential information. Covered Persons are prohibited from profiting from the purchase and sale or sale and purchase (or in the case of derivatives — short sales or similar transactions) of a Security or Equivalent Security within 60 calendar days.

 

A series of purchases and sales is measured on a last-in, first-out basis (“LIFO” accounting method) until all purchases and sales transactions of the same Security or Equivalent Security within a 60-calendar day period in a Reportable Account are matched. A purchase or sale is ordinarily deemed to occur on trade date. The purchase date is day 1, therefore day 61 is the first day a sale of those Securities may be made at a profit.

 

The ban on short-term trading profits does not apply to the following:

 

·                  Exempt Securities;

 

·                  Broad Based ETFs or options on Broad Based ETFs; and

 

·                  Broad Based Index Options and Index Futures.

 

X.                                   RESTRICTED/WATCH LISTS

 

From time to time, First Eagle may place restrictions on personal trading in the Securities of a company. Restrictions may be implemented, for example, to enhance an information barrier by preventing the appearance of impropriety in connection with trading, or by preventing the use or appearance of the use of inside information. Covered Persons are prohibited from trading in the Securities of any issuer on the firm’s restricted list if the restrictions apply to personal account dealings.

 

First Eagle may also place the Securities of a company on a watch list. In such cases, Legal and Compliance reviews any personal trading activity in the Securities of an issuer on the watch list on a post-trade basis and evaluates whether there is any appearance of impropriety with respect to the personal trades by that Covered Person.

 

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XI.                              PUBLIC OFFERINGS

 

Covered Persons may not participate in initial public offerings of equity and equity-related Securities. Acquisitions of Securities in other public offerings are subject to pre-clearance procedures. Public offerings give rise to potential conflicts of interest that are greater than those present in other types of personal securities transactions since such offerings are generally only offered to institutional and retail investors who have a relationship with the underwriters involved in the offering. To preclude any possibility of a Covered Person profiting from his/her position with First Eagle, the following rules apply to public offerings.

 

Initial Public Offerings (“IPO’s”) — Equity Securities

 

As noted above, Covered Persons are prohibited from purchasing equity and equity related Securities in an IPO (including initial offerings of closed-end funds).

 

Note: This prohibition does not apply to Exempt Securities or to investments in public offerings if such an investment is available due to the Covered Person’s existing investment in a Private Placement. However, any such investments are subject to prior review and approval by the Covered Person’s Department Manager and are subject to Legal and Compliance review.

 

Secondary Offerings — Equity Securities

 

Subject to pre-clearance approval and other provisions of this Code, Covered Persons are generally permitted to purchase equity and equity related Securities in secondary offerings of those Securities, unless First Eagle is participating in the offering on behalf of its Client accounts.

 

Debt Offerings

 

Subject to pre-clearance approval, Covered Persons are generally permitted to purchase debt Securities in public offerings of those Securities, unless First Eagle is participating in that offering on behalf of its Client accounts. Covered Persons cannot participate in any public offering of debt Securities if First Eagle is participating in the offering on behalf of its Client accounts unless it is an Exempt Security.

 

XII.                         PRIVATE PLACEMENTS

 

Acquisitions of Securities in unaffiliated Private Placements are subject to special pre-clearance procedures. Private Placements typically include investments in non-firm hedge funds, PIPEs and limited partnerships. Prior approval is required by the Covered Person’s department manager and this approval must be submitted for review to the Legal and Compliance Department. The form for this purpose is located in the personal trading system. In determining whether to grant approval, the following should be considered but not limited to:

 

·                  Whether the investment opportunity should be reserved for Clients;

 

·                  Whether the opportunity to invest has been offered to a Covered Person solely by virtue of their position at First Eagle; or

 

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·                  Whether the opportunity to invest could be considered a favor or gift designed to influence a Covered Person’s judgment as an employee of First Eagle or as compensation for services rendered to the issuer.

 

Note: A Covered Person must provide documentation confirming their investment in an approved Private Placement to the Legal and Compliance Department upon completion of their investment. The Covered Person must also notify, in advance, Legal and Compliance if there are any changes in the circumstances of their Private Placement investment (e.g., additional contributions, liquidation or dissolution of the company). Additional contributions to an existing Private Placement must be pre-cleared as new Private Placement investments. For IPOs stemming from an existing Private Placement, refer to the section “Public Offerings.”

 

Investment Persons who have acquired Beneficial Ownership of Securities in a Private Placement, must disclose the investment when playing a part in any consideration of an investment by a Client in the issuer of the Securities. Any decision to make such an investment must be independently reviewed by the Head of a Covered Person’s Investment Team or by a portfolio manager who does not have Beneficial Ownership of any Securities of the issuer. The Legal and Compliance Department must also be consulted in such instances.

 

XIII.                    REPORTABLE ACCOUNTS

 

A. Accounts Required to be Reported

 

The following personal accounts are required to be reported to Legal and Compliance: (i) upon hire; (ii) upon a change in a Covered Person’s category classification; (iii) before or at the time a new account is opened(1); and (iv) annually, as described in the section “Reporting and Certification Requirements”:

 

1.              Accounts in the name of, or for the direct or indirect benefit of:

 

(a)         A Covered Person; or

 

(b)         A Covered Person’s spouse, domestic partner, minor children and any other person to whom a Covered Person provides significant financial support, as well as to transactions in any other account over which they exercise investment discretion or trading authority, regardless of Beneficial Ownership.

 

2.              Accounts that are fully managed by a third party where a Covered Person does not directly or indirectly influence or control investment selections for the account through recommendation, advice, pre-approval or otherwise (i.e., suggest or direct any particular purchase or sale of securities or consult a particular allocation of investments to be made). Note: Covered Persons will be required to provide documentation to verify that the account is fully managed by their broker or financial adviser and they will be required to execute an initial attestation and annual certification thereafter.

 


(1) FEFD personnel (includes registered representatives and associated persons) must obtain written authorization from Legal and Compliance Department prior to opening a Reportable Account at any Broker-dealer (i.e., Designated or Non-Designated Broker-Dealer).

 

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3.              Accounts that have the ability to hold Reportable Securities, even if the account currently only holds Exempt Securities. Example: If a Covered Person has a 401(k) Plan with a prior employer that includes a First Eagle Fund as an investment option, the account is required to be reported regardless of whether a Covered Person holds that particular First Eagle Fund in their account.

 

Examples of the types of accounts that a Covered Person must report if the account holds or has the ability to transact Reportable Securities include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

·                  Brokerage Accounts;

 

·                  Individual Retirement Accounts (“IRAs”), including but not limited to, Traditional IRAs, Rollover IRAs, Contributory IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs and SIMPLE IRAs;

 

·                  401(k) Plans and Other Retirement and Savings Accounts;

 

·                  Employee Stock Purchase Plans;

 

·                  Automatic Investment Plans;

 

·                  Dividend Reinvestment Plans;

 

·                  Direct Stock Purchase Plans;

 

·                  Deferred Compensation Plan Accounts;

 

·                  Custodial Accounts;

 

·                  Trust Accounts;

 

·                  Variable Annuity Accounts; and

 

·                  529 College Savings Plans.

 

If a Covered Person is unsure whether an account is required to be reported, please contact Legal and Compliance for guidance.

 

B. Reporting of Transactions - Designated Broker-Dealers

 

SEC Rules 204A-1 and 17j-1 require an adviser’s employees who have been designated as Access Persons and Investment Persons to provide quarterly reports of their personal securities transactions no later than 30 days after the close of each calendar quarter.

 

To assist Covered Persons with this reporting requirement, First Eagle permits maintaining Reportable Accounts with broker-dealers that provide electronic feeds into the personal trading system as “Designated Broker-Dealers.” A list of First Eagle’s Designated Broker-Dealers is posted on the personal trading system dashboard. Legal and Compliance receives automated trade confirmations and/or account statements directly from these broker-dealers, thereby eliminating the need for a Covered Person’s broker-dealer to submit copies of these documents in paper format. At the

 

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end of each calendar quarter, Covered Persons are required to review their Securities transactions via the personal trading system and affirm their accuracy.

 

Covered Persons are required to maintain their Reportable Accounts with a Designated Broker-Dealer, unless they have submitted an exception request in writing and received prior approval from Legal and Compliance to maintain the account(s) with a non-Designated Broker-Dealer. For more information, please refer to the section “Reporting of Transactions — Non-Designated Broker-Dealers.”

 

If a Covered Person opens a new Reportable Account with a Designated Broker-Dealer, they must promptly notify Legal and Compliance in writing of the new account and provide account details. FEFD personnel (including registered representatives and associated persons) must obtain written authorization from Legal and Compliance Department prior to opening a Reportable Account at any Broker-dealer (i.e., Designated or Non-Designated Broker-Dealer).

 

C. Reporting of Transactions - Non-Designated Broker-Dealers

 

Certain limited exceptions may be granted that would allow a Covered Person to maintain a Reportable Account with a non-Designated Broker-Dealer. For example, an exception may be granted based on the type of the account (e.g., a 401(k) account with a prior employer, a spousal 401(k) account with the spouse’s employer, an employee stock purchase plan account or a direct stock purchase plan account). An exception may also be granted if a Covered Person’s spouse works for another investment adviser or broker-dealer with their own designated or preferred broker-dealer requirement.

 

If the Covered Person is a new Access Person or Investment Person, they are required to transfer their Reportable Account(s) to a Designated Broker-Dealer within a reasonable period of time from the commencement of their employment with First Eagle or from the date they become an Access Person or Investment Person resulting from a change in their category classification, unless they have been granted an exception for the account(s).

 

Prior to opening an account with a Non-Designated Broker-Dealer, a Covered Person must submit a request in writing to Legal and Compliance. The notification must include the name of the broker-dealer, the type of account and the reason(s) for requesting the exception. Legal and Compliance will notify the Covered Person as to whether their request was approved or denied.

 

Covered Persons are required to submit duplicate trade confirmations and/or account statements no later than 30 days after the end of the calendar quarter. Legal and Compliance will send a FINRA Rule 3210 Letter to the broker-dealer requesting these documents. If the broker-dealer is unable to routinely provide the documents to First Eagle, Covered Persons are required to provide the documents to Legal and Compliance by the deadline. At the end of each calendar quarter, Covered Persons will be required to review the securities transactions via the personal trading system and affirm their accuracy. If the circumstances of the non-Designated Broker-Dealer account change in any way, it is the Covered Person’s responsibility to notify Legal and Compliance immediately. Please note that the nature of the change in circumstances reported may cause the Designated Broker-Dealer exception to be revoked.

 

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Also note that an exception request must be made for each account to Legal and Compliance. Covered Persons may not assume that because an exception was granted in one instance that they would necessarily be permitted to open a new account with the same non-Designated Broker-Dealer or another non-Designated Broker-Dealer.

 

First Eagle treats all trade confirmations and account statements as confidential and only discloses such information to the personal trading system vendor, in connection with an audit request or upon a request by a regulatory authority.

 

XIV.                     REPORTING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

 

Under SEC Rule 204A-1, advisers must provide each Supervised Person with a copy of the Code of Ethics and any amendments. The Code of Ethics must also require each Supervised Person to acknowledge its receipt, in writing. For purposes of this Code, Supervised Persons are Covered Persons. In addition, Covered Persons are required to provide a complete report of their respective Securities holdings at the time the person becomes a Covered Person and at least once a year thereafter. The information supplied must be current as of a date not more than 45 days prior to the individual becoming a Covered Person (initial report) or prior to the date the report is submitted (annual report). Legal and Compliance provides Covered Persons with notification of, and instructions pertaining to, their initial and annual reporting and certification requirements.

 

Covered Persons

 

Within 10 days of becoming a Covered Person (either following the commencement of employment with First Eagle or due to a change in their category classification), Covered Persons are required to (1) certify their receipt and understanding of and compliance with the Code of Ethics; and (2) complete an initial report of personal Securities holdings and accounts and submit the report, along with any relevant documentation as requested by Legal and Compliance.

 

On an annual basis, Covered Persons are required to (1) re-certify their understanding of and compliance with the Code of Ethics; (2) provide information regarding their Securities holdings; and (3) certify to a list of their current Reportable Accounts.

 

Disinterested Trustees

 

Disinterested Trustees are required to report, with respect to any Securities transaction in which they have Beneficial Ownership, if they knew, or in the ordinary course of fulfilling their official duties as Disinterested Trustees, should have known, that 15 days immediately before or after the date of their transaction, the Security or Equivalent Security was purchased or sold by a First Eagle Fund or considered for purchase or sale by a First Eagle Fund. Such report shall be made not later than 30 days after the calendar quarter in which any Securities transaction was effected.

 

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XV.                          EXEMPTIONS FROM THIS POLICY

 

A Covered Person may apply for an exemption from a provision of this Policy by making a request in writing to Legal and Compliance. The request must fully describe the basis upon which the request is being made. As part of the consideration process, the CCO (or designee) will determine if a Client may be disadvantaged by the request and consider any other relevant factors in deciding whether to grant or deny the request.

 

No exemptions may be granted for those sections of this Policy that are mandated by Rule 17j-1 or Rule 204A-1.

 

XVI.                     CONSEQUENCES OF VIOLATIONS OF THIS POLICY

 

Compliance with this Policy is considered a basic condition of employment with the firm. First Eagle takes this Policy and Covered Persons’ obligations under it very seriously. Any violation of this Policy may constitute grounds for remedial action, which may include, without limitation: a letter of education, warning or censure, recertification of the Code, cancellation, liquidations or otherwise unwind the transaction, disgorgement of profits,(2) suspension of trading privileges, termination of officer title, and/or suspension or termination of employment. Situations that are questionable may be resolved against a Covered Person’s personal interests. Violations of this Policy may also constitute violations of law, which could result in criminal or civil penalties for a Covered Person and First Eagle.

 

In addition, the Federal Securities Laws require companies and supervisors to reasonably supervise Covered Persons with a view toward preventing violations of law and violations of a company’s Code. As a result, all Covered Persons who have supervisory responsibility should endeavor to ensure that the Covered Persons they supervise, including Temporary Workers, are familiar with and remain in compliance with the requirements of this Policy.

 

XVII.                REPORTING OF VIOLATIONS

 

Violations of this Code must be reported to the CCO (or designee). As required by Rule 17j-1, in connection with any First Eagle Fund, the CCO (or designee) will report, on a quarterly basis or as needed, any material violations of this Policy to the First Eagle Funds’ Board of Trustees.

 


(2) Any profits realized as a result of personal transactions that violate the Code may be required to be disgorged to a charity or charitable foundation selected by First Eagle, in its sole discretion.

 

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XVIII.           QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS POLICY

 

Given the seriousness of the potential consequences of violations of this Policy, all Covered Persons are urged to seek guidance with respect to issues that may arise. Determining whether a situation may create a potential conflict of interest, or the appearance of such a conflict, may not always be easy, and situations inevitably arise from time to time that require interpretation of this Policy as related to particular circumstances. If a Covered Person is unsure whether a proposed transaction is consistent with this Policy, please consult with Legal and Compliance.

 

XIX.                    CODE OF ETHICS CONTACT INFORMATION

 

For purposes of this Policy, the contact information is as follows:

 

·                  Personal Trading Helpline: (212) 373-5488; or

 

·                  Outlook Group E-Mail Address:  FEIM.Compliance@FEIM.com

 

XX.                         DEFINITIONS

 

The following definitions apply to terms that appear in this Policy. Additional definitions are contained in the text itself.

 

1940 Act

 

The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

Access Person

 

Any employee, director, trustee, officer, general partner of First Eagle or any Advisory Person of First Eagle, or anyone who has access to non-public information regarding the First Eagle Funds’ or Clients purchase or sale of securities and is under First Eagle’s supervision and control. For Disinterested Trustees of the First Eagle Funds, see “Application of the Code of Ethics to Disinterested Trustees.”

 

Advisers Act

 

The Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

Advisory Person

 

Any employee of First Eagle who, in connection with their regular function or duties, makes, participates in, or obtains information regarding the purchase or sale of a security by a Client and whose functions relate to the making of any recommendations with respect to such purchases or sales, and shall include any natural person control relationship with First Eagle who obtains information concerning recommendations made to Clients with regard to the purchase or sale of a security.

 

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Beneficial Ownership

 

For purposes of this Policy, Beneficial Ownership is interpreted in the same way as it would under Rule 16a-1(a)(2) of the Exchange Act, and the rules thereunder. A Covered Person is considered to have Beneficial Ownership of Securities if they have or share a direct or indirect Pecuniary Interest in the Securities. Through indirect Pecuniary Interest, a Covered Person will generally be deemed to have Beneficial Ownership of Securities held by members of their immediate family sharing the same household and other individuals for whom the Covered Person provides significant economic support, and Securities held in investment vehicles for which the Covered Person serves as general partner or managing member, among other circumstances. See the definition of “Pecuniary Interest” below.

 

A Covered Person is also considered to have Beneficial Ownership of Securities held in a trust where (i) they act as trustee and either their or members of their immediate family have a vested interest in the principal or income of the trust; or (ii) the Covered Person acts as settlor of a trust, unless the consent of all of the beneficiaries is required in order for the trust to be revoked.

 

Broad Based Market Exchange Traded Fund (“BB ETF”)

 

Generally, an index designed to reflect the movement of an entire market. BB ETFs will have a minimum of 30 securities with no one security representing more than 25% of the index at the time of purchase.

 

Clients

 

Collectively, the First Eagle Funds, sub-advised Funds, private funds, private pooled vehicles and separately managed accounts.

 

Control

 

Shall have the same meaning as set forth in Section 2(a)(9) of the 1940 Act.

 

Designated Broker-Dealer

 

As determined by the CCO, a broker-dealer that directly provides First Eagle with automated trade confirmations and/or account statements for Covered Persons.

 

Disinterested Trustee

 

Disinterested Trustee of the First Eagle Funds shall mean a trustee thereof who is not an “interested person” of the First Eagle Funds within the meaning of Section 2(a)(19) of the Act.

 

Equivalent Security

 

An “Equivalent Security” for purposes of this Policy means any option, warrant, convertible security, stock appreciation right, or similar right with an exercise or conversion privilege at a price related to the value of the underlying Security, or similar Securities with a price derived from the value of the underlying Security.

 

ETF

 

An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is an investment vehicle that has many of the attributes of mutual funds but trades throughout the day on an exchange like a stock.

 

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Exchange Act

 

Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

Federal Securities Laws

 

Including without limitation, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, any rules adopted by the SEC and other regulatory bodies under these statutes, the U.S.A. Patriot Act and Bank Secrecy Act as they apply to mutual funds and investment advisers, and any rules adopted thereunder by the SEC or the Department of Treasury.

 

First Eagle

 

FEIM, FEF Distributors, LLC and the First Eagle Funds (individually or collectively, as the context may require).

 

First Eagle Funds

 

The mutual funds that are part of the First Eagle Family of Funds (each a “First Eagle Fund” and collectively, the “First Eagle Funds”).

 

IPO

 

An initial public offering, also referred to as a “new issue” under Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) Rule 5130, means an offering of securities registered under the Securities Act, the issuer of which, immediately before the registration, was not subject to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act to file public periodic reports with the SEC.

 

Narrow-Based Security Indices for Futures

 

As set out by the NFA/CFTC (which is different from how we determine narrow based indices for ETFs) an index is considered a narrow-based security index if it has any one of the following characteristics:

 

·                  The index consists of nine or fewer component securities;

 

·                  One stock constitutes more than 30% of the index’s weightings;

 

·                  The five highest weighted stocks comprise more than 60 percent of the index’s weightings; or

 

·                  Securities in the lowest 25% of the index’s weighting fall below specified thresholds of average daily trading volume.

 

Non-Public Information

 

Non-Public Information is information which has not been made available to investors generally. Information received in circumstances indicating that it is not yet in general circulation or when the recipient knows or should know that the information can only have been provided by an “insider” is also Non-Public Information.

 

NYSE

 

New York Stock Exchange

 

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Pecuniary Interest

 

A Covered Person has a Pecuniary Interest in Securities if they have the opportunity to directly or indirectly benefit or share in any profit derived from a transaction in the Securities. The following are examples of an indirect pecuniary interest in Securities:

 

·                  Securities held by members of a Covered Person’s immediate family sharing the same household unless it can be established that profits derived from transactions in these Securities do not provide the Covered Person with any economic benefit, subject to review and approval by Legal and Compliance. Immediate family means any child, stepchild, grandchild, parent, stepparent, grandparent, spouse, domestic partner, sibling, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law or sister-in-law, and includes any adoptive relationship;

 

·                  Securities held by any individual for whom the Covered Person provided significant economic support during the immediately preceding 12-month period, even if such individual does not share the same household;

 

·                  A Covered Person’s interest as a general partner in Securities held by a partnership; or

 

·                  A Covered Person’s interest as a managing-member in the Securities held by a limited liability company.

 

A Covered Person does not have a pecuniary interest in the Securities held by a corporation or similar entity in which they hold an equity interest, unless the Covered Person is a controlling shareholder of the entity or has or shares investment control over the Securities held by the corporation or similar entity.

 

PIPEs

 

Private investments in public equities.

 

Policy

 

This Personal Securities Transactions Policy, also referred to as the Code of Ethics.

 

Private Placements

 

A private placement is an offering of securities that is exempt from registration under various laws and rules, such as the Securities Act, including investments in limited partnerships and hedge funds. Although private placements are subject to the Securities Act, the Securities offered do not have to be registered with the SEC if the issuance of the securities conforms to an exemption from registration as set forth in the Securities Act and SEC rules.

 

Reportable Account

 

An account that is required to be reported by Covered Persons under this Policy.

 

SEC

 

Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

SEC Rule 204A-1

 

Rule 204A-1 under the Advisers Act, also known as the “Code of Ethics Rule.”

 

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Securities Act

 

Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.

 

Security

 

The term “Security”, as defined in Section 202(a)(18) of the Advisers Act, means any note, stock, treasury stock, security future, bond, debenture, evidence of indebtedness, certificate of interest or participation in any profit-sharing agreement, collateral-trust certificate, preorganization certificate or subscription, transferable share, investment contract, voting-trust certificate, certificate of deposit for a security, fractional undivided interest in oil, gas, or other mineral rights, any put, call, straddle, option, or privilege on any security (including a certificate of deposit) or on any group or index of securities (including any interest therein or based on the value thereof), or any put, call, straddle, option, or privilege entered into on a national securities exchange relating to foreign currency, or, in general, any interest or instrument commonly known as a “security,” or any certificate of interest or participation in, temporary or interim certificate for, receipt for, guarantee of, or warrant or right to subscribe to or purchase, any of the foregoing.

 

For purposes of this Policy, commodities, futures and options traded on a commodities exchange, including currency futures, are not Securities. However, securities futures, financial futures and futures and options on narrow-based security indices of securities are Securities.

 

Security Future

 

A security future product is a future whose underlying instrument is either a single security or a narrow-based security index.

 

Supervised Person

 

Supervised Person means any partner, officer, director (or other person occupying a similar status or performing similar functions), or employee of an investment adviser, or other person who provides investment advice on behalf of the investment adviser and is subject to the supervision and control of the investment adviser.

 

Temporary Worker

 

An intern, consultant or person working on a contract basis.

 

Amended Dates: December 17, 2019, January 1, 2019; April 1, 2017; October 2014; September 2012; April 2012

 

First Eagle Investment Management, LLC

 

1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10105-0048

 

 

 

 

www.feim.com

 


Exhibit 99.CERT

 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

I, MEHDI MAHMUD, certify that:

 

1.              I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of the First Eagle Funds;

 

2.              Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.              Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.              The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

 

a)             Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

b)             Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

c)              Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

 

d)             Disclosed in the report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.              The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of trustees (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

a)             All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting  which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

 

b)             Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a  significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

Date: December 31, 2019

/s/ Mehdi Mahmud

 

MEHDI MAHMUD

 

Principal Executive Officer

 


 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

I, JOSEPH T. MALONE, certify that:

 

1.              I have reviewed this report on Form N-CSR of the First Eagle Funds;

 

2.              Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3.              Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4.              The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have:

 

a)             Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

b)             Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

c)              Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and

 

d)             Disclosed in the report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5.              The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of trustees (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

a)             All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting  which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and

 

b)             Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

Date: December 31, 2019

/s/ Joseph T. Malone

 

JOSEPH T. MALONE

 

Principal Financial Officer

 


Exhibit 99.906CERT

 

CERTIFICATION UNDER SECTION 906 OF SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

Name of Issuer:  First Eagle Funds

 

In connection with the Report on Form N-CSR for the above named issuer, the undersigned hereby certifies, to the best of his knowledge, that:

 

1.              The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934;

 

2.              The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Issuer.

 

 

Date: December 31, 2019

/s/ Mehdi Mahmud

 

MEHDI MAHMUD

 

Principal Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

Date: December 31, 2019

/s/ Joseph T. Malone

 

JOSEPH T. MALONE

 

Principal Financial Officer