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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 811-08723
Upright Investments Trust
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
349 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
David Y.S. Chiueh
349 Ridgedale Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 973-533-1818
Date of fiscal year end: September 30
Date of reporting period: September 30, 2024
Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection and policymaking roles.
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
UPRIGHT INVESTMENT TRUST
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
September 30, 2024
UPRIGHT GROWTH FUND
UPUPX
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This annual shareholder reportcontains important information about the Upright Growth Fund- UPUPX (the "Fund") for the period October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.
You can find additional information about the Fund on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-973-533-1818.
expense Information
What were the Fund costs for the past year?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
| Fund Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment* |
| Upright Growth Fund | $360 | 3.21% |
*Annualized
managment's discussion of fund performance
For the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2024, the Upright Growth Fund delivered a solid absolute return of 24.07%, though it trailed its primary benchmark, the S&P 500® Index, which gained 36.33% over the same period. Despite this short-term relative underperformance, the Fund's medium-to-long-term track record remains strong, with a five-year total return of 22.70%, significantly exceeding the S&P 500® Index's 15.94% return. This longer-term outperformance underscores the Fund's disciplined investment approach and its ability to capture growth opportunities through multiple market cycles.
U.S. equity markets delivered another strong performance in 2024, extending the momentum from the previous year. The S&P 500® Index continued to post new highs throughout the year, driven by investor enthusiasm surrounding the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on corporate productivity. While certain segments of the market experienced short-term overheating, overall conditions did not reflect signs of a speculative bubble. Growth-oriented stocks continued to outperform value counterparts, as the so-called "new AI industrial revolution" became a key narrative across global markets.
Among notable positions, Himax Technologies (HIMX)-a pioneer in silicon photonics- is expected to achieve meaningful technological breakthroughs around 2026-2027, supported by its status as one of TSMC's few designated experimental partners. TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) itself remained a critical player in AI chip production, benefiting from robust demand for advanced semiconductor processes. Apple Inc. reached successive record highs, underpinned by continued innovation and resilient consumer demand. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA) showed encouraging progress, emerging from its most difficult period by improving debt repayment capabilities and moving further away from bankruptcy concerns. Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO) also remained a favorable holding, with an average acquisition cost below $5 and a positive long-term outlook supported by steady fundamentals.
Our investments in Apple (AAPL), Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund Government Portfolio (MVRXX), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA), Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO), Direxion Daily Dow Jones Internet Bull 3X Shares (WEBL) and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) were all contributors to the Fund's performance during the period.
However, while the Fund delivered a positive return for the period, its performance lagged behind the broader market and peer funds amid concentrated gains in the AI and semiconductor sectors. The Adviser remains constructive on the long-term growth potential of these industries but acknowledges that near-term valuations appear stretched following a period of exceptional momentum. As such, the Fund continues to maintain a balanced positioning-participating in innovation-driven opportunities while exercising caution through disciplined risk management and diversified exposure across sectors.
Performance graph
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
| 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | Ending Value | |
| Upright Growth Fund | 24.07% | 22.70% | 0.96% | $10,999 |
| S&P 500 Index | 36.33% | 15.94% | 13.35% | $35,064 |
Cumulative Performance Comparison of $10,000 Investment
Past performance is not a good predictor of future performance. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Updated performance data current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling 1-973-533-1818.
Fund statistics
| ADVISORY FEES | |||
| NET ASSETS: | PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS: | PORTFOLIO TURNOVER: | PAID BY FUND: |
| $20,601,668 | 30 | 0.65% | $286,098 |
INDUSTRY WEIGHTINGS
The following chart gives a visual breakdown of the Fund by the industry. The underlying securities represent a percentage of the portfolio of investments.
top ten holdings (% OF NET ASSETS)
| 1. | Apple, Inc. | 28.05% |
| 2. | Himax Technologies, Inc. ADR | 19.79% |
| 3. | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR | 14.33% |
| 4. | Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund Government Portfolio | 8.52% |
| 5. | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR | 5.78% |
| 6. | Silicon Motion Technology Corp. ADR | 3.83% |
| 7. | AbbVie, Inc. | 2.30% |
| 8. | Direxion Daily Dow Jones Internet Bull 3X Shares | 1.63% |
| 9. | Alphabet, Inc. Class C | 1.62% |
| 10. | Fidelity Institutional Money Market - Treasury Portfolio Class III | 1.52% |
| Total % of Net Assets | 87.37% |
How has the fund changed
The Fund has not had any material changes during the year ended September 30, 2024.
Householding
To reduce Fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents may be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (Householding). If you would prefer that your Upright Growth Fund documents not be householded, please contact Upright Investment Trust at 1-973-533-1818, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Upright Investment Trust or your financial intermediary.
For additional information about the Fund; including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy information, visit the SEC website at http://www.sec.govor contact us at 1-973-533-1818.
UPRIGHT INVESTMENT TRUST
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
September 30, 2024
UPRIGHT GROWTH & INCOME FUND
UPDDX
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This annual shareholder reportcontains important information about the Upright Growth & Income- UPDDX (the "Fund") for the period October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.
You can find additional information about the Fund on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-973-533-1818.
expense Information
What were the Fund costs for the past year?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
| Fund Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment* |
| Upright Growth & Income Fund | $373 | 2.90% |
*Annualized
managment's discussion of fund performance
For the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2024, the Upright Growth & Income Fund significantly outperformed its primary benchmark index. The Fund generated a total return of 57.35 % while the Dow Jones US Total Stock Market Index-which we consider to be the Fund's primary benchmark index-produced a total return of 35.22% over the same period.
U.S. equity markets delivered another strong performance in 2024, extending the momentum from the previous year. The S&P 500® Index continued to post new highs throughout the year, driven by investor enthusiasm surrounding the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on corporate productivity. While certain segments of the market experienced short-term overheating, overall conditions did not reflect signs of a speculative bubble. Growth-oriented stocks continued to outperform value counterparts, as the so-called "new AI industrial revolution" became a key narrative across global markets.
Among notable positions, Himax Technologies (HIMX)-a pioneer in silicon photonics- is expected to achieve meaningful technological breakthroughs around 2026-2027, supported by its status as one of TSMC's few designated experimental partners. TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) itself remained a critical player in AI chip production, benefiting from robust demand for advanced semiconductor processes. Apple Inc. reached successive record highs, underpinned by continued innovation and resilient consumer demand. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA) showed encouraging progress, emerging from its most difficult period by improving debt repayment capabilities and moving further away from bankruptcy concerns. NVIDIA (NVDA) experienced rapid growth driven by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, becoming one of the key contributors to the Fund's overall performance.
Our investments in Nvidia (NVDA), Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares(SOXL), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA), Direxion Daily Dow Jones Internet Bull 3X Shares (WEBL) and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) were all contributors to the Fund's performance during the period.
However, despite these favorable results, the Fund remains cautious amid heightened market volatility and concentrated gains within the AI and semiconductor sectors. As valuations in growth-oriented industries continue to rise, future returns may be more sensitive to shifts in investor sentiment or slower-than-expected earnings growth. The Adviser therefore continues to emphasize disciplined risk management and selective exposure, seeking to balance participation in innovation-driven opportunities with prudent downside protection.
Performance graph
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
| 1 Year | 5 Years | Since Inception* |
Ending Value |
|
| Upright Growth & Income Fund | 57.35% | 21.74% | 9.27% | $18,552 |
| Dow Jones US Total Stock Market Index | 35.22% | 15.11% | 13.46% | $24,139 |
| Bloomberg Barclays US Gov't/Credit Index | 11.31% | 0.41% | 1.64% | $11,203 |
Cumulative Performance Comparison of $10,000 Investment
* Inception October 10, 2017
Past performance is not a good predictor of future performance. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Updated performance data current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling 1-973-533-1818.
Fund statistics
| ADVISORY FEES | |||
| NET ASSETS: | PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS: | PORTFOLIO TURNOVER: | PAID BY FUND: |
| $3,024,499 | 34 | 0.00% | $38,466 |
INDUSTRY WEIGHTINGS
The following chart gives a visual breakdown of the Fund by the industry. The underlying securities represent a percentage of the portfolio of investments.
top ten holdings (% OF NET ASSETS)
| 1. | NVIDIA Corp. | 24.09% |
| 2. | Himax Technologies, Inc. ADR | 9.09% |
| 3. | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR | 5.74% |
| 4. | Direxion Financial Bull 3X Shares | 5.58% |
| 5. | Direxion Daily Dow Jones Internet Bull 3X Shares | 5.54% |
| 6. | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR | 4.17% |
| 7. | AbbVie, Inc. | 3.92% |
| 8. | Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares | 3.64% |
| 9. | Tapestry, Inc. | 3.57% |
| 10. | The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | 3.28% |
| Total % of Net Assets | 68.62% |
How has the fund changed
The Fund has not had any material changes during the year ended September 30, 2024.
Householding
To reduce Fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents may be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (Householding). If you would prefer that your Upright Growth & Income Fund documents not be householded, please contact Upright Investment Trust at 1-973-533-1818, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Upright Investment Trust or your financial intermediary.
For additional information about the Fund; including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy information, visit the SEC website at http://www.sec.govor contact us at 1-973-533-1818.
UPRIGHT INVESTMENT TRUST
ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER REPORT
September 30, 2024
UPRIGHT ASSETS ALLOCATION PLUS FUND
UPAAX
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This annual shareholder reportcontains important information about the Upright Assets Allocation Plus Fund- UPAAX (the "Fund") for the period October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.
You can find additional information about the Fund on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov. You can also request this information by contacting us at 1-973-533-1818.
expense Information
What were the Fund costs for the past year?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
| Fund Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment* |
| Upright Assets Allocation Plus Fund | $327 | 2.72% |
*Annualized
managment's discussion of fund performance
For the twelve-month period ended September 30, 2024, the Upright Assets Allocation Plus Fund significantly outperformed its primary benchmark index. The Fund generated a total return of 40.67 % while the Dow Jones Moderate US Portfolio Index-which we consider to be the Fund's primary benchmark index-produced a total return of 21.46% over the same period.
U.S. equity markets delivered another strong performance in 2024, extending the momentum from the previous year. The S&P 500® Index continued to post new highs throughout the year, driven by investor enthusiasm surrounding the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on corporate productivity. While certain segments of the market experienced short-term overheating, overall conditions did not reflect signs of a speculative bubble. Growth-oriented stocks continued to outperform value counterparts, as the so-called "new AI industrial revolution" became a key narrative across global markets.
Among notable positions, Himax Technologies (HIMX)-a pioneer in silicon photonics- is expected to achieve meaningful technological breakthroughs around 2026-2027, supported by its status as one of TSMC's few designated experimental partners. TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) itself remained a critical player in AI chip production, benefiting from robust demand for advanced semiconductor processes. Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO) also remained a favorable holding, with an average acquisition cost below $5 and a positive long-term outlook supported by steady fundamentals.
Our investments in Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares(SOXL), Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO), Direxion Daily Dow Jones Internet Bull 3X Shares (WEBL) and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM)were all contributors to the Fund's performance during the period.
Our investments in Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares(SOXL), Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO), Direxion Daily Dow Jones Internet Bull 3X Shares (WEBL) and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM)were all contributors to the Fund's performance during the period.
However, despite these favorable results, the Fund remains cautious amid heightened market volatility and concentrated gains within the AI and semiconductor sectors. As valuations in growth-oriented industries continue to rise, future returns may be more sensitive to shifts in investor sentiment or slower-than-expected earnings growth. The Adviser therefore continues to emphasize disciplined risk management and selective exposure, seeking to balance participation in innovation-driven opportunities with prudent downside protection.
Performance graph
AVERAGE ANNUAL RETURNS
| 1 Year | 5 Years | Since Inception* |
Ending Value |
|
| Upright Assets Allocation Plus Fund | 40.67% | 15.56% | 4.51% | $13,603 |
| Dow Jones Moderate US Portfolio Index | 21.46% | 8.00% | 7.65% | $16,729 |
| Bloomberg Barclays US Gov't/Credit Index | 11.31% | 0.41% | 1.64% | $11,203 |
Cumulative Performance Comparison of $10,000 Investment
* Inception October 10, 2017
Past performance is not a good predictor of future performance. The returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Updated performance data current to the most recent month-end can be obtained by calling 1-973-533-1818.
Fund statistics
| ADVISORY FEES | |||
| NET ASSETS: | PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS: | PORTFOLIO TURNOVER: | PAID BY FUND: |
| $2,345,189 | 35 | 0.00% | $27,096 |
INDUSTRY WEIGHTINGS
The following chart gives a visual breakdown of the Fund by the industry. The underlying securities represent a percentage of the portfolio of investments.
top ten holdings (% OF NET ASSETS)
| 1. | Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares | 10.49% |
| 2. | Himax Technologies, Inc. ADR | 9.38% |
| 3. | Direxion Daily Dow Jones Internet Bull 3X Shares | 7.94% |
| 4. | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR | 7.41% |
| 5. | ProShares UltraPro QQQ ETF | 6.18% |
| 6. | Direxion Financial Bull 3X Shares | 6.09% |
| 7. | Silicon Motion Technology Corp. ADR | 5.18% |
| 8. | Direxion Small Cap Bull 3X Shares | 4.73% |
| 9. | Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares | 4.69% |
| 10. | AbbVie, Inc. | 4.21% |
| Total % of Net Assets | 66.30% |
How has the fund changed
The Fund has not had any material changes during the year ended September 30, 2024.
Householding
To reduce Fund expenses, only one copy of most shareholder documents may be mailed to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address (Householding). If you would prefer that your Upright Assets Allocation Plus Fund documents not be householded, please contact Upright Investment Trust at 1-973-533-1818, or contact your financial intermediary. Your instructions will typically be effective within 30 days of receipt by Upright Investment Trust or your financial intermediary.
For additional information about the Fund; including its prospectus, financial information, holdings and proxy information, visit the SEC website at http://www.sec.govor contact us at 1-973-533-1818.
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
(a) The registrant had not adopted a code of ethics as defined in Item 2(b) as of the period covered by this report. As of the date of this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party.
(b) For purposes of this item, "code of ethics" means written standards that are reasonably designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:
(1) Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;
(2) Full, fair, accurate, timely, and understandable disclosure in reports and documents that a registrant files with, or submits to, the Commission and in other public communications made by the registrant;
(3) Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations;
(4) The prompt internal reporting of violations of the code to an appropriate person or persons identified in the code; and
(5) Accountability for adherence to the code.
(c) Amendments
During the period covered by the report, there have not been any amendments to the provisions of the code of ethics.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Alice Chen served as the Registrant's audit committee financial expert from 10/10/03 until her resignation from the Board of Trustees on 1/25/24. The Board had not filled the vacancy created by Ms. Chens's resignation as of the date of the filling of this Form N-CSR. As a result, the Registrant does not currently have an audit committee financial expert.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
(a) Audit Fees
FY 2024 $40,000
FY 2023 $25,000
(b) Audit-Related Fees
FY 2024 $ 0
FY 2023 $ 0
Nature of the fees: N/A
(c) Tax Fees
FY 2024 $ 0
FY 2023 $ 0
Nature of the fees: N/A
(d) All Other Fees
FY 2024 $ 0
FY 2023 $ 0
Nature of the fees: N/A
(e) (1) Audit Committee's Pre-Approval Policies
The audit committee has not adopted pre-approval policies and procedures described in paragraph (c)(7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
(2) Percentages of Services Approved by the Audit Committee
Audit-Related Fees: N/A
Tax Fees: N/A
All Other Fees: N/A
| (f) | During audit of registrant's financial statements for the most recent fiscal year, less than 50 percent of the hours expended on the principal accountant's engagement were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant's full-time, permanent employees. |
(g) The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant's accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant:
FY 2024 $ 0
FY 2023 $ 0
(h) The registrant's audit committee has not considered whether the provision of non-audit services to the registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant, that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant's independence.
(i) Not applicable.
(j) Not applicable.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Companies. Not applicable.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.
Not applicable - schedule filed with Item 7.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Companies.
Upright Investments Trust
Upright Assets Allocation Plus Fund (UPAAX)
Upright Growth & Income Fund (UPDDX)
Upright Growth Fund (UPUPX)
Annual Financial Statements
September 30, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| PAGE | |
| Schedule of Investments | 2 |
| Statements of Assets and Liabilities | 8 |
| Statements of Operations | 9 |
| Statements of Changes in Net Assets | 10 |
| Financial Highlights | 13 |
| Notes to Financial Statements | 16 |
| Additional Information | 36 |
| Upright Investments Trust | |||
| Upright Assets Allocation Plus Fund | |||
| Schedule of Investments | |||
| September 30, 2024 | |||
| Shares | Fair Value | ||
| COMMON STOCKS - 33.55% | |||
| Drug Manufacturers-General - 4.21% | |||
| 500 | AbbVie, Inc. | $ 98,740 | |
| Drug Manufacturers-Specialty & Generic - 2.28% | |||
| 2,000 | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR * | 36,040 | |
| 1,500 | Viatris, Inc. | 17,415 | |
| 53,455 | |||
| Electrical Equipment & Parts - 0.48% | |||
| 5,000 | Plug Power, Inc. * | 11,300 | |
| Integrated Circuit Design - 9.38% | |||
| 40,000 | Himax Technologies, Inc. ADR | 220,000 | |
| Internet Content & Information - 0.45% | |||
| 100 | Baidu, Inc. ADR * | 10,529 | |
| Semiconductors - 16.75% | |||
| 10,000 | Ase Technology Holding Co. Ltd. ADR | 97,600 | |
| 2,000 | Silicon Motion Technology Corp. ADR | 121,480 | |
| 1,000 | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR | 173,670 | |
| 392,750 | |||
| TOTAL FOR COMMON STOCKS (Cost $790,285) - 33.55% | 786,774 | ||
| EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 64.07% | |||
| 750 | Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares | 43,320 | |
| 10,000 | Direxion Daily Dow Jones Internet Bull 3X Shares | 186,300 | |
| 550 | Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares | 32,621 | |
| 85 | Direxion Daily MSCI Brazil Bull 2X Shares | 5,932 | |
| 200 | Direxion Daily MSCI Emerging Markets Bull 3X Shares | 7,594 | |
| 500 | Direxion Daily MSCI India Bull 2x Shares | 37,700 | |
| 1,500 | Direxion Daily Pharmaceutical & Medical Bull 3X Shares ETF | 82,425 | |
| 2,000 | Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares | 26,740 | |
| 1,500 | Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bull 3X Shares | 245,925 | |
| 3,000 | Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares | 110,040 | |
| 1,100 | Direxion Financial Bull 3X Shares | 142,769 | |
| 2,500 | Direxion Small Cap Bull 3X Shares | 110,850 | |
| 1,000 | Global X Lithium and Battery Tech ETF | 43,590 | |
| 200 | iShares MSCI China ETF | 10,182 | |
| 200 | iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF | 11,506 | |
| 1,000 | iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | 53,870 | |
| 100 | iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF | 13,225 | |
| 1,400 | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | 47,628 | |
| 2,000 | ProShares UltraPro QQQ ETF | 144,980 | |
| 2,000 | VanEck Vectors Vietnam ETF | 25,560 | |
| 700 | Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund | 33,495 | |
| 100 | Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small Cap Index Fund ETF | 12,596 | |
| 200 | Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund ETF Shares | 19,484 | |
| 800 | VictoryShares US Large Cap High Dividend Volatility Wtd Index ETF | 54,264 | |
| TOTAL FOR EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (Cost $847,156) - 64.07% | 1,502,596 | ||
| MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 4.80% | |||
| 25,855 | Fidelity Institutional Money Market - Treasury Portfolio Class III 4.96% ** | 25,855 | |
| 86,752 | Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund Government Portfolio 4.60% ** | 86,752 | |
| TOTAL FOR MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $112,607) - 4.80% | 112,607 | ||
| TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,750,048) - 102.42% | 2,401,977 | ||
| LIABILITIES LESS OTHER ASSETS, NET - (2.42)% | (56,788) | ||
| NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ 2,345,189 | ||
| * Non-income producing securities during the period. | |||
| ** Variable rate security; the coupon rate shown represents the yield at September 30, 2024. | |||
| ADR - American Depository Receipt | |||
| The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | |||
| Upright Investments Trust | |||
| Upright Growth & Income Fund | |||
| Schedule of Investments | |||
| September 30, 2024 | |||
| Shares | Fair Value | ||
| COMMON STOCKS - 71.40% | |||
| Banks-Diversified - 1.39% | |||
| 200 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | $ 42,172 | |
| Capital Markets - 3.28% | |||
| 200 | The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | 99,022 | |
| Consumer Electronics - 3.08% | |||
| 400 | Apple, Inc. | 93,200 | |
| Drug Manufacturers-General - 3.92% | |||
| 600 | AbbVie, Inc. | 118,488 | |
| Drug Manufacturers-Specialty & Generic - 4.17% | |||
| 7,000 | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR * | 126,140 | |
| Electrical Equipment & Parts - 0.30% | |||
| 4,000 | Plug Power, Inc. * | 9,040 | |
| Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) - 0.26% | |||
| 31 | GE Vernova, Inc. * | 7,904 | |
| Entertainment - 0.64% | |||
| 200 | The Walt Disney Co. | 19,238 | |
| Health Information Services - 0.13% | |||
| 41 | GE Healthcare Technologies, Inc. | 3,848 | |
| Healthcare Plans - 0.62% | |||
| 300 | CVS Health Corp. | 18,864 | |
| Integrated Circuit Design - 9.09% | |||
| 50,000 | Himax Technologies, Inc. ADR | 275,000 | |
| Luxury Goods - 3.57% | |||
| 2,300 | Tapestry, Inc. | 108,054 | |
| Oil & Gas Integrated - 1.16% | |||
| 300 | Exxon Mobil Corp. | 35,166 | |
| Pharmaceutical Retailers - 0.15% | |||
| 500 | Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. | 4,480 | |
| Semiconductors - 38.86% | |||
| 10,000 | Ase Technology Holding Co. Ltd. ADR | 97,600 | |
| 6,000 | NVIDIA Corp. | 728,640 | |
| 1,500 | Silicon Motion Technology Corp. ADR | 91,110 | |
| 1,000 | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR | 173,670 | |
| 10,000 | United Microelectronics Corp. ADR | 84,200 | |
| 1,175,220 | |||
| Specialty Industrial Machinery - 0.78% | |||
| 125 | General Electric Co. | 23,573 | |
| TOTAL FOR COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,180,515) - 71.40% | 2,159,409 | ||
| EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 26.87% | |||
| 800 | Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares | 46,208 | |
| 1,500 | Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares | 53,490 | |
| 9,000 | Direxion Daily Dow Jones Internet Bull 3X Shares | 167,670 | |
| 1,000 | Direxion Daily Industrials Bull 3X Shares | 65,000 | |
| 1,000 | Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X ETF | 54,950 | |
| 1,000 | Direxion Daily Pharmaceutical & Medical Bull 3X Shares ETF | 8,200 | |
| 2,000 | Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares | 26,740 | |
| 750 | Direxion Daily Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Automation Index Bull 2X Shares | 17,745 | |
| 3,000 | Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares | 110,040 | |
| 1,300 | Direxion Financial Bull 3X Shares | 168,727 | |
| 2,000 | Direxion Small Cap Bull 3X Shares | 88,680 | |
| 50 | ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 5,338 | |
| TOTAL FOR EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (Cost $432,246) - 26.87% | 812,788 | ||
| MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 4.24% | |||
| 32,935 | Fidelity Institutional Money Market - Treasury Portfolio Class III 4.96% ** | 32,935 | |
| 95,268 | Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund Government Portfolio 4.60% ** | 95,268 | |
| TOTAL FOR MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $128,203) - 4.24% | 128,203 | ||
| TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,740,964) - 102.51% | 3,100,400 | ||
| LIABILITIES LESS OTHER ASSETS, NET - (2.51)% | (75,901) | ||
| NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ 3,024,499 | ||
| * Non-income producing securities during the period. | |||
| ** Variable rate security; the coupon rate shown represents the yield at September 30, 2024. | |||
| ADR - American Depository Receipt | |||
| The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | |||
| Upright Investments Trust | |||
| Upright Growth Fund | |||
| Schedule of Investments | |||
| September 30, 2024 | |||
| Shares | Fair Value | ||
| COMMON STOCKS - 81.67% | |||
| Agricultural Inputs - 0.15% | |||
| 1,200 | The Mosaic Co. | $ 32,136 | |
| Banks-Diversified - 1.16% | |||
| 6,000 | Bank of America Corp. | 238,080 | |
| Consumer Electronics - 28.05% | |||
| 24,800 | Apple, Inc. | 5,778,400 | |
| Drug Manufacturers-General - 2.30% | |||
| 2,400 | AbbVie, Inc. | 473,952 | |
| Drug Manufacturers-Specialty & Generic - 5.86% | |||
| 2,000 | Bausch Health Cos., Inc. * | 16,320 | |
| 66,102 | Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR * | 1,191,158 | |
| 1,207,478 | |||
| Electrical Equipment & Parts - 0.79% | |||
| 72,500 | Plug Power, Inc. * | 163,850 | |
| Insurance-Life - 1.22% | |||
| 1,000 | Brighthouse Financial, Inc. * | 45,030 | |
| 2,500 | Metlife, Inc. | 206,200 | |
| 251,230 | |||
| Integrated Circuit Design - 19.79% | |||
| 741,261 | Himax Technologies, Inc. ADR | 4,076,936 | |
| Internet Retail - 1.03% | |||
| 2,000 | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR | 212,240 | |
| Internet Content & Information - 2.46% | |||
| 2,000 | Alphabet, Inc. Class C | 334,380 | |
| 300 | Meta Platforms, Inc. Class A | 171,732 | |
| 506,112 | |||
| Semiconductors - 18.86% | |||
| 10,000 | Ase Technology Holding Co. Ltd. ADR | 97,600 | |
| 13,000 | Silicon Motion Technology Corp. ADR | 789,620 | |
| 17,000 | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADR | 2,952,390 | |
| 5,500 | United Microelectronics Corp. ADR | 46,310 | |
| 3,885,920 | |||
| TOTAL FOR COMMON STOCKS (Cost $11,754,688) - 81.67% | 16,826,334 | ||
| EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 9.68% | |||
| 5,000 | Direxion Daily 20+ Year Treasury Bull 3X Shares | 288,800 | |
| 5,500 | Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares | 196,130 | |
| 18,000 | Direxion Daily Dow Jones Internet Bull 3X Shares | 335,340 | |
| 3,000 | Direxion Daily Industrials Bull 3X Shares | 195,000 | |
| 3,000 | Direxion Daily Mid Cap Bull 3X ETF | 164,850 | |
| 4,000 | Direxion Daily Pharmaceutical & Medical Bull 3X Shares | 32,800 | |
| 5,000 | Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares | 66,850 | |
| 4,000 | Direxion Daily Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Automation Index Bull 2X Shares | 94,643 | |
| 8,000 | Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X Shares | 293,440 | |
| 2,000 | Direxion Financial Bull 3X Shares | 259,580 | |
| 1,500 | Direxion Small Cap Bull 3X Shares | 66,510 | |
| TOTAL FOR EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (Cost $1,170,694) - 9.68% | 1,993,943 | ||
| MONEY MARKET FUNDS - 10.04% | |||
| 312,362 | Fidelity Institutional Money Market - Treasury Portfolio Class III 4.96% ** | 312,362 | |
| 1,755,684 | Morgan Stanley Institutional Liquidity Fund Government Portfolio 4.60% ** | 1,755,684 | |
| TOTAL FOR MONEY MARKET FUNDS (Cost $2,068,046) - 10.04% | 2,068,046 | ||
| TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $14,993,428) - 101.39% | 20,888,323 | ||
| LIABILITIES LESS OTHER ASSETS, NET - (1.39)% | (286,655) | ||
| NET ASSETS - 100.00% | $ 20,601,668 | ||
| * Non-income producing securities during the period. | |||
| ** Variable rate security; the coupon rate shown represents the yield at September 30, 2024. | |||
| ADR - American Depository Receipt | |||
| The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | |||
| Upright Investments Trust | ||||
| Statements of Assets and Liabilities | ||||
| September 30, 2024 | ||||
| Assets: |
Upright Assets Allocation Plus Fund |
Upright Growth & Income Fund |
Upright Growth Fund |
|
| Investments in Securities, at Value | ||||
| (Cost $1,750,048, $1,740,964, and $14,993,428, respectively) | $ 2,401,977 | $ 3,100,400 | $ 20,888,323 | |
| Receivables: | ||||
| Dividends and Interest | 3,527 | 2,646 | 22,066 | |
| Prepaid Expenses | 349 | 372 | 2,507 | |
| Total Assets | 2,405,853 | 3,103,418 | 20,912,896 | |
| Liabilities: | ||||
| Payables: | ||||
| Advisory Fees | 38,692 | 53,533 | 154,194 | |
| Administrative Fees | 13,394 | 16,060 | 123,052 | |
| Audit Fees | 3,594 | 4,642 | 31,764 | |
| Custody Fees | 1,095 | 1,049 | 1,279 | |
| Trustee Fees | 7 | 4 | 68 | |
| Legal Fees | 3,111 | 3,088 | - | |
| Miscellaneous Fees | 771 | 543 | 871 | |
| Total Liabilities | 60,664 | 78,919 | 311,228 | |
| Net Assets | $ 2,345,189 | $ 3,024,499 | $ 20,601,668 | |
| Net Assets Consist of: | ||||
| Paid In Capital | $ 1,723,269 | $ 1,714,723 | $ 17,404,667 | |
| Distributable Earnings | 621,920 | 1,309,776 | 3,197,001 | |
| Net Assets (unlimited shares authorized; 177,240, 170,970 | ||||
| and 2,171,921 shares outstanding, respectively.) | $ 2,345,189 | $ 3,024,499 | $ 20,601,668 | |
| Net Asset Value and Offering Price Per Share | $ 13.23 | $ 17.69 | $ 9.49 | |
| The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | ||||
| Upright Investments Trust | ||||
| Statements of Operations | ||||
| For the year ended September 30, 2024 | ||||
|
Upright Assets Allocation Plus Fund |
Upright Growth & Income Fund |
Upright Growth Fund |
||
| Investment Income: | ||||
| Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $1,855, $2,663, and $18,640, respectively) | $ 43,902 | $ 45,253 | $ 343,896 | |
| Interest | 5,754 | 7,448 | 133,724 | |
| Total Investment Income | 49,656 | 52,701 | 477,620 | |
| Expenses: | ||||
| Advisory Fees | 27,096 | 38,466 | 286,098 | |
| Administrative Fees | 9,379 | 11,540 | 81,128 | |
| Audit Fees | 3,594 | 4,642 | 31,764 | |
| Insurance Fees | 1 | 1 | 1,049 | |
| Custody Fees | 4,879 | 4,879 | 5,999 | |
| Dividend Expenses | 40 | 30 | 260 | |
| Legal Fees | 10,188 | 13,528 | 196,235 | |
| Trustee Fees | 986 | 1,140 | 6,162 | |
| Miscellaneous Fees | 594 | 270 | 3,930 | |
| Total Expenses | 56,757 | 74,496 | 612,625 | |
| Net Investment Loss | (7,101) | (21,795) | (135,005) | |
| Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments: | ||||
| Net Realized Loss on Investments | (12,073) | (23,006) | (99,976) | |
| Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments | 698,768 | 1,153,580 | 4,312,783 | |
| Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments | 686,695 | 1,130,574 | 4,212,807 | |
| Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ 679,594 | $ 1,108,779 | $ 4,077,802 | |
| The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | ||||
| Upright Investments Trust | |||
| Upright Assets Allocation Plus Fund | |||
| Statements of Changes in Net Assets | |||
| Year Ended | Year Ended | ||
| 9/30/2024 | 9/30/2023 | ||
| Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations: | |||
| Net Investment Income (Loss) | $ (7,101) | $ 5,012 | |
| Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (12,073) | - | |
| Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments | 698,768 | 162,436 | |
| Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 679,594 | 167,448 | |
| Distributions to Shareholders | (15,847) | (24,128) | |
| Capital Share Transactions: | |||
| Proceeds from Shares Sold | 204 | 212,531 | |
| Reinvestment of Distributions | 15,847 | 22,831 | |
| Cost of Shares Redeemed | (2,787) | (122,995) | |
| Paid in Capital Adjustment | (773) | - | |
| Net Increase from Capital Shares Transactions | 12,491 | 112,367 | |
| Total Increase | 676,238 | 255,687 | |
| Net Assets | |||
| Beginning of Year | 1,668,951 | 1,413,264 | |
| End of Year | $ 2,345,189 | $ 1,668,951 | |
| Capital Share Transactions: | |||
| Shares Sold | 10 | 20,981 | |
| Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Distributions | 1,406 | 2,327 | |
| Shares Redeemed | (248) | (13,261) | |
| Net Increase in Outstanding Shares of the Fund | 1,168 | 10,047 | |
| The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | |||
| Upright Investments Trust | |||
| Upright Growth & Income Fund | |||
| Statements of Changes in Net Assets | |||
| Year Ended | Year Ended | ||
| 9/30/2024 | 9/30/2023 | ||
| Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations: | |||
| Net Investment Income (Loss) | $ (21,795) | $ 8,656 | |
| Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments | (23,006) | 96 | |
| Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments | 1,153,580 | 348,621 | |
| Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 1,108,779 | 357,373 | |
| Distributions to Shareholders | (13,611) | (35,227) | |
| Capital Share Transactions: | |||
| Proceeds from Shares Sold | - | 214,880 | |
| Reinvestment of Distributions | 13,611 | 35,214 | |
| Cost of Shares Redeemed | (2,492) | (16,297) | |
| Paid in Capital Adjustment | (5,929) | - | |
| Net Increase from Capital Shares Transactions | 5,190 | 233,797 | |
| Total Increase | 1,100,358 | 555,943 | |
| Net Assets | |||
| Beginning of Year | 1,924,141 | 1,368,198 | |
| End of Year | $ 3,024,499 | $ 1,924,141 | |
| Capital Share Transactions: | |||
| Shares Sold | - | 18,419 | |
| Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Distributions | 1,022 | 3,230 | |
| Shares Redeemed | (185) | (1,451) | |
| Net Increase in Outstanding Shares of the Fund | 837 | 20,198 | |
| The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | |||
| Upright Investments Trust | |||
| Upright Growth Fund | |||
| Statements of Changes in Net Assets | |||
| Year Ended | Year Ended | ||
| 9/30/2024 | 9/30/2023 | ||
| Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From Operations: | |||
| Net Investment Income (Loss) | $ (135,005) | $ 333,084 | |
| Net Realized Loss on Investments | (99,976) | (2,407,306) | |
| Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on Investments | 4,312,783 | 4,265,425 | |
| Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | 4,077,802 | 2,191,203 | |
| Distributions to Shareholders | (388,691) | (1,429,337) | |
| Capital Share Transactions: | |||
| Proceeds from Shares Sold | 17,284 | 133,602 | |
| Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Distributions | 380,114 | 1,395,561 | |
| Cost of Shares Redeemed | (869,963) | (1,227,793) | |
| Paid in Capital Adjustment | (18,246) | - | |
| Net Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | (490,811) | 301,370 | |
| Total Increase | 3,198,300 | 1,063,236 | |
| Net Assets | |||
| Beginning of Year | 17,403,368 | 16,340,132 | |
| End of Year | $ 20,601,668 | $ 17,403,368 | |
| Capital Share Transactions: | |||
| Shares Sold | 1,822 | 15,016 | |
| Shares Issued on Reinvestment of Distributions | 45,687 | 163,565 | |
| Shares Redeemed | (103,151) | (154,573) | |
| Net Increase (Decrease) in Outstanding Shares of the Fund | (55,642) | 24,008 | |
| The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | |||
| Upright Investments Trust | ||||||
| Upright Assets Allocation Plus Fund | ||||||
| Financial Highlights | ||||||
| Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year. | ||||||
| Years Ended | ||||||
| 9/30/2024 | 9/30/2023 | 9/30/2022 | 9/30/2021 | 9/30/2020 | ||
| Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 9.48 | $ 8.51 | $ 12.88 | $ 7.83 | $ 6.60 | |
| Income (Loss) From Investment Operations: | ||||||
| Net Investment Income (Loss) * | (0.04) | 0.03 | 0.16 | (0.09) | (0.12) | |
| Net Gain (Loss) on Securities (Realized and Unrealized) | 3.88 | 1.09 | (4.53) | 5.19 | 1.35 | |
| Total from Investment Operations | 3.84 | 1.12 | (4.37) | 5.10 | 1.23 | |
| Distributions: | ||||||
| Net Investment Income | (0.09) | - | - | - | - | |
| Realized Gains | - | (0.15) | - | (0.05) | - | |
| Total from Distributions | (0.09) | (0.15) | - | (0.05) | - | |
| Paid in capital from redemption fees *** | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 13.23 | $ 9.48 | $ 8.51 | $ 12.88 | $ 7.83 | |
| Total Return ** | 40.67% | 13.08% | (33.93)% | 65.30% | 18.64% | |
| Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||
| Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 2,345 | $ 1,669 | $ 1,413 | $ 1,884 | $ 996 | |
| Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets | 2.72% | 2.87% | 2.49% | 2.21% | 2.89% | |
| Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | (0.34)% | 0.29% | 1.31% | (1.02)% | (1.72)% | |
| Portfolio Turnover | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.41% | 1.75% | 5.03% | |
| * Per share net investment income has been determined on the basis of average shares outstanding during the year. | ||||||
| ** Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund | ||||||
| assuming reinvestment of dividends. | |||||
| *** Less than $0.005 per share. | |||||
| The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | |||||
| Upright Investments Trust | ||||||
| Upright Growth & Income Fund | ||||||
| Financial Highlights | ||||||
| Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year. | ||||||
| Years Ended | ||||||
| 9/30/2024 | 9/30/2023 | 9/30/2022 | 9/30/2021 | 9/30/2020 | ||
| Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 11.31 | $ 9.13 | $ 14.36 | $ 8.23 | $ 6.80 | |
| Income (Loss) From Investment Operations: | ||||||
| Net Investment Income (Loss) * | (0.13) | 0.05 | 0.20 | (0.09) | (0.15) | |
| Net Gain (Loss) on Securities (Realized and Unrealized) | 6.62 | 2.37 | (5.43) | 6.22 | 1.58 | |
| Total from Investment Operations | 6.49 | 2.42 | (5.23) | 6.13 | 1.43 | |
| Distributions: | ||||||
| Net Investment Income | (0.08) | - | - | - | - | |
| Realized Gains | - | (0.24) | - | - | - | |
| Total from Distributions | (0.08) | (0.24) | - | - | - | |
| Paid in capital from redemption fees *** | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 17.72 | $ 11.31 | $ 9.13 | $ 14.36 | $ 8.23 | |
| Total Return ** | 57.35% | 26.55% | (36.42)% | 74.48% | 21.03% | |
| Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||
| Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 3,024 | $ 1,924 | $ 1,368 | $ 1,923 | $ 1,020 | |
| Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets | 2.90% | 2.60% | 2.87% | 2.38% | 3.29% | |
| Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | (0.85)% | 0.47% | 1.54% | (0.68)% | (1.98)% | |
| Portfolio Turnover | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.12% | 12.68% | 0.00% | |
| * Per share net investment income (loss) has been determined on the basis of average shares outstanding during the year. | ||||||
| ** Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund | ||||||
| assuming reinvestment of dividends. | ||||||
| *** Less than $0.005 per share. | ||||||
| The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. |
| Upright Investments Trust | ||||||
| Upright Growth Fund | ||||||
| Financial Highlights | ||||||
| Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each year. | ||||||
| Years Ended | ||||||
| 9/30/2024 | 9/30/2023 | 9/30/2022 | 9/30/2021 | 9/30/2020 | ||
| Net Asset Value, at Beginning of Year | $ 7.81 | $ 7.42 | $ 11.56 | $ 5.97 | $ 3.90 | |
| Income (Loss) From Investment Operations: | ||||||
| Net Investment Income (Loss) * | (0.06) | 0.14 | 0.49 | (0.03) | (0.06) | |
| Net Gain (Loss) on Securities (Realized and Unrealized) | 1.93 | 0.89 | (4.07) | 5.62 | 2.13 | |
| Total from Investment Operations | 1.87 | 1.03 | (3.58) | 5.59 | 2.07 | |
| Distributions: | ||||||
| Net Investment Income | (0.18) | - | - | - | - | |
| Realized Gains | - | (0.64) | (0.56) | - | - | |
| Total from Distributions | (0.18) | (0.64) | (0.56) | - | - | |
| Paid in capital from redemption fees *** | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Net Asset Value, at End of Year | $ 9.50 | $ 7.81 | $ 7.42 | $ 11.56 | $ 5.97 | |
| Total Return ** | 24.07% | 13.22% | (33.21)% | 93.63% | 53.08% | |
| Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||
| Net Assets at End of Year (Thousands) | $ 20,602 | $ 17,403 | $ 16,340 | $ 24,978 | $ 14,206 | |
| Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets | 3.21% | 1.88% | 2.09% | 0.57% | 2.20% | |
| Ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets | (0.71)% | 1.72% | 4.58% | (0.23)% | (1.25)% | |
| Portfolio Turnover | 0.65% | 0.81% | 2.53% | 0.28% | 3.75% | |
| * Per share net investment income has been determined on the basis of average shares outstanding during the year. | ||||||
| ** Total return in the above table represents the rate that the investor would have earned or lost on an investment in the Fund | |||||
| assuming reinvestment of dividends. | |||||
| *** Less than $0.005 per share. | |||||
| The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. | |||||
Upright Investments Trust
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2024
1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The Upright Investments Trust (the "Trust") was organized as a business trust under the laws of the State of Delaware under a Certificate of Formation dated March 4, 1998, and is registered as an Investment Company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Certificate of Formation provides for an unlimited number of authorized shares of beneficial interest, which may, without shareholder approval, be divided into an unlimited number of series of such shares. The Trust presently includes Upright Assets Allocation Plus Fund ("Assets Allocation Plus Fund"), a diversified series; Upright Growth and Income Fund (the "Growth and Income Fund"), a diversified series; and Upright Growth Fund (the "Growth Fund"), a non-diversified series, (collectively the "Funds"). The principal investment objective of the Assets Allocation Plus Fund is to seek total return. The principal investment objective of the Growth and Income Fund is to seek current income consistent with growth of capital. The principal investment objective of the Growth Fund is to provide long-term growth of capital.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP").
Security Valuation - All investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value, as described in Note 3.
Federal Income Taxes: The Funds make no provision for federal income or excise tax. The Funds intend to qualify each year as "regulated investment companies" ("RIC") under subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, by complying with the requirements applicable to RICs and by distributing substantially all of their taxable income. The Funds also intend to distribute sufficient net investment income and net capital gains, if any, so that they will not be subject to excise tax on undistributed income and gains. If the required amount of net investment income or gains is not distributed, the Funds could incur a tax expense. Therefore, no federal income tax or excise provision is required.
The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained, assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has analyzed the Funds' tax positions and concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on returns filed for open tax years (2021-2023) or expected to be taken in the Funds' 2024 tax returns. The Funds identify their major tax jurisdiction as U.S. Federal; however, the Funds are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next 12 months.
The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations. During the year ended September 30, 2024, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties.
Distributions to Shareholders - Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Distributions of the Funds' net realized capital gains, if any, are declared at least annually. Distributions are recorded on the Ex-dividend date.
The Funds may periodically make reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts as a result of the timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions determined in accordance with federal tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These reclassifications are due to differing treatment for items such as deferral of wash sales and net operating losses.
Security Transactions and Related Income - Investment and shareholder transactions are recorded on the trade date. Gains and losses on securities transactions are determined on the basis of identified cost. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date or as soon as information is available to the Fund, and interest income is recognized on an accrual basis.
Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles 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.
Expenses - Expenses incurred by the Trust that do not relate to a specific Fund of the Trust are allocated to the individual Funds based on each Fund's relative net assets or other appropriate basis as determined by the Board.
As an open-end registered investment company, as defined in Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2013-08, the Trust follows accounting and reporting guidance under FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946, "Financial Services-Investment Companies".
3. SECURITIES VALUATIONS
Processes and Structure
The Funds' Board of Trustees has adopted guidelines for valuing securities including in circumstances in which market quotes are not readily available and has delegated to the Adviser the responsibility for determining fair value prices, subject to review by the Board of Trustees.
Hierarchy of Fair Value Inputs
The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of most of their investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The three levels of inputs are as follows:
| · | Level 1. Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access. |
| · | Level 2. Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments in active markets, interest rates, implied volatilities, credit spreads, yield curves, and market-collaborated inputs. |
| · | Level 3. Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Funds' own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability at measurement date, and that would be based on the best information available. |
The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in level 3.
The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
Fair Value Measurements
A description of the valuation techniques applied to the Funds' major categories of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis follows.
Money market funds are generally priced at the ending NAV provided by the service agent of the fund. The money market funds will be categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy.
Equity securities (common stocks and exchange traded funds). Securities traded on a national securities exchange (or reported on the NASDAQ national market) are stated at the last reported sales price on the day of valuation. If no sales are reported, the average of the last bid and ask price is used. If no average price is available, the last bid price is used. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized in level 1 of the fair value hierarchy described below. When an equity security is valued by the independent pricing service using factors other than market quotations or the market is considered inactive, they will be categorized in level 2.
Repurchase Agreements - In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, it is the Funds' policy that its custodian take possession of the underlying collateral securities, the fair value of which exceeds the principal amount of the repurchase transaction, including accrued interest, at all times. If the seller defaults, and the fair value of the collateral declines, realization of the collateral by the Company may be delayed or limited. The Funds did not enter any repurchase agreements during year ended September 30, 2024.
Securities Sold Short - The Funds may make short sales. A short sale involves selling a security which the Fund does not own. The proceeds received for short sales are recorded as liabilities and the Fund records an unrealized gain or loss to the extent of the difference between the proceeds received and the value of the open short position on the day of determination. The Fund records a realized gain or loss when the short position is closed out. The Funds do not have any open short positions on September 30, 2024.
Securities Purchased on Margin - The Funds may purchase securities on margin in which case the Fund does not fully pay for securities purchased and borrows amounts to settle the purchase. No securities were purchased on margin during the year ended September 30, 2024. During this period, the fund paid no margin interest.
The following table summarizes the inputs used to value each Fund's assets measured at fair value as of September 30, 2024:
| Assets Allocation Plus Fund | Financial Instruments - Assets | |||
| Categories | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total Investments |
| Common Stocks * | $ 786,774 | $ - | $ - | $ 786,774 |
| Exchange Traded Funds | 1,502,596 | - | - | 1,502,596 |
| Money Market Funds | 112,607 | - | - | 112,607 |
| $ 2,401,977 | $ - | $ - | $ 2,401,977 | |
| Growth & Income Fund | Financial Instruments - Assets | |||
| Categories | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total Investments |
| Common Stocks * | $ 2,159,409 | $ - | $ - | $ 2,159,409 |
| Exchange Traded Funds | 812,788 | - | - | 812,788 |
| Money Market Funds | 128,203 | - | - | 128,203 |
| $ 3,100,400 | $ - | $ - | $ 3,100,400 | |
| Growth Fund | Financial Instruments - Assets | |||
| Categories | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total Investments |
| Common Stocks * | $ 16,826,334 | $ - | $ - | $ 16,826,334 |
| Exchange Traded Funds | 1,993,943 | - | - | 1,993,943 |
| Money Market Funds | 2,068,046 | - | - | 2,068,046 |
| $ 20,888,323 | $ - | $ - | $ 20,888,323 | |
* Industry classifications of these categories are detailed on each Fund's Schedule of Investments.
The Funds did not hold any Level 3 assets during the year ended September 30, 2024. The Funds did not hold any derivative instruments at any time during the year ended September 30, 2024. There were no significant transfers into or out of Level 1 or Level 2 during the period. It is the Funds' policy to recognize transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 at the end of the reporting period.
4. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
Investment Advisory Agreement
The Funds have entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with Upright Financial Corporation ("Adviser"). Pursuant to its Investment Advisory Agreement with the Funds, the Adviser is entitled to receive a fee, calculated at an annual rate of 1.50% of its daily net assets for the Growth & Income Fund and Growth Fund, and 1.30% of its daily net assets for the Assets Allocation Plus Fund. The Funds have accrued the following advisory fees as of and for the year ended September 30, 2024:
Advisory Fees for the year ended September 30, 2024
| Assets Allocation Plus Fund | Growth & Income Fund | Growth Fund | |
| Advisory Fees Earned | $ 27,096 | $ 38,466 | $ 286,098 |
| Advisory Fees owed to Adviser | $ 38,692 | $ 53,533 | $ 154,194 |
Administrative Fees
Upright Financial Corporation served as the Funds' administrator. As compensation for services rendered to the Funds, the Administrator received a fee payable at the end of each calendar month at the annual rate of 0.45% of each Fund's daily net assets for the first $10 million of daily net assets, 0.40% of each Fund's daily net assets for daily net assets between $10 million to $20 million, and 0.35% of each Fund's daily net assets for average daily net assets over $20 million.
Mutual Shareholder Services, LLC ("MSS") provides transfer agency and fund accounting services to the Funds. On March 1, 2023, the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, entered into an Administration Agreement with Empirical Administration, LLC ("Empirical"), pursuant to which Empirical conducted certain compliance testing. On March 1, 2023, the Trust, on behalf of the Funds, also entered into a Compliance Agreement with Empirical pursuant to which Empirical provides the services of a chief compliance officer. On June 1, 2023, the Trust terminated the Administration Agreement with Empirical and compliance testing was assumed by a third party contractor. Brandon M. Pokersnik serves as the Chief Compliance Officer of the Trust. Mr. Pokersnik is the owner/president of Empirical, and also an employee of MSS. On April 1, 2024, Mr. Pokersnik resigned as the Chief Compliance Officer. For the services Empirical provides under the Compliance Agreement, Empirical receives from each Fund a monthly fee of $250 for compliance services. For the year ended September 30, 2024, Empirical earned $4,500 for compliance services.
The Funds have accrued the following administrative fees as of and for the year ended September 30, 2024:
Administrative Fees for the year ended September 30, 2024
| Assets Allocation Plus Fund | Growth & Income Fund | Growth Fund | |
| Administrative Fees Earned | $ 9,379 | $ 11,540 | $ 81,128 |
| Administrative Fees owed to Adviser | $ 13,394 | $ 16,060 | $ 123,052 |
Huntington National Bank serves as the Trust's custodian.
David Y.S. Chiueh is an officer of Upright Financial Corporation, the Fund Adviser. He is also an officer and trustee of the Fund.
5. INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS
Investment transactions, excluding short-term investments, for the year ended September 30, 2024, were as follows:
| Assets Allocation Plus Fund | Growth & Income Fund | Growth Fund | |
| Purchases | $ 120,127 | $ 167,378 | $ 511,097 |
| Sales | $ - | $ 33 | $ 107,797 |
6. TAX MATTERS
As of September 30, 2024, the tax basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and cost of investment securities, including short-term investments, were as follows:
| Assets Allocation Plus Fund | Growth & Income Fund | Growth Fund | |
|
Federal tax cost of investments, including short-term investments + |
$ 1,750,048 | $ 1,740,964 | $ 14,993,428 |
| Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ 952,811 | $ 1,642,303 | $ 11,232,543 |
| Gross tax depreciation of investments | (300,882) | (282,867) | (5,337,648) |
| Net tax appreciation | $ 651,929 | $ 1,359,436 | $ 5,894,895 |
+ The difference between the book cost and tax cost of investments represents disallowed wash sales for tax purposes on the Funds.
Each Fund's distributable earnings on a tax basis are determined only at the end of each fiscal year. As of September 30, 2024, the Fund's most recent fiscal year-end, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
| Assets Allocation Plus Fund | Growth & Income Fund |
Growth Fund |
|
| Accumulated undistributed ordinary loss | $ (10,417) | $ (5,489) | $ (73,680) |
| Post October loss and late year loss | (7,519) | (21,365) | (116,932) |
| Accumulated undistributed capital gain | - | - | - |
| Capital loss carryforwards (non-expiring) | (12,073) | (22,806) | (2,507,282) |
| Unrealized appreciation | 651,929 | 1,359,436 | 5,894,895 |
| Total distributable earnings/(deficit) | $ 621,920 | $ 1,309,776 | $ 3,197,001 |
Under current tax law, net capital losses realized after October 31 and net ordinary losses incurred after December 31 may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. The Fund's carryforward losses, post-October losses and late year losses are determined only at the end of each fiscal year. The Funds incurred and elected to defer such late year ordinary losses and post-October losses as follows:
| Late Year | Post-October | ||||
| Losses | Losses | ||||
| Assets Allocation Plus Fund | $ | 7,519 | $ | - | |
| Growth & Income Fund | 21,165 | 200 | |||
| Growth Fund | 116,932 | - | |||
As of September 30, 2024, the Funds have capital loss carryforwards available for federal income tax purposes, which can be used to offset future capital gains indefinitely, as follows:
| Assets Allocation Plus Fund | Growth & Income Fund |
Growth Fund |
|
| Long-term non-expiring | $ 12,073 | $ 22,806 | $ 2,507,282 |
| Short-term non-expiring | - | - | - |
| Total | $ 12,073 | $ 22,806 | $ 2,507,282 |
To the extent these loss carryforwards are used to offset future capital gains, it is probable that the amount offset will not be distributed to shareholders.
Permanent book and tax differences, primarily attributable to net operating losses, resulted in reclassifications for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 as follows:
| Paid In Capital | Accumulated Earnings (Deficit) | ||||||
| Assets Allocation Plus Fund | $ | (773) | $ | 773 | |||
| Growth & Income Fund | (5,929) | 5,929 | |||||
| Growth Fund | (18,246) | 18,246 | |||||
Ordinary income and long-term capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with Federal income tax regulations, which may differ from the character of net investment income or net realized gains presented in the financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended September 30, 2024 were as follows:
| Assets Allocation Plus Fund | Growth & Income Fund |
Growth Fund |
|
| Ordinary Income | $ 15,847 | $ 13,611 | $ 388,691 |
| Long-term Gain | $ - | $ - | $ - |
The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended September 30, 2023 were as follows:
| Assets Allocation Plus Fund | Growth & Income Fund |
Growth Fund |
|
| Ordinary Income | $ 24,128 | $ 35,227 | $ 1,077,600 |
| Long-term Gain | $ - | $ - | $ 351,737 |
7. INDEMNIFICATIONS
In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain general indemnifications to other parties. The Funds' maximum exposure under these contracts is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. The Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.
8. MARKET RISK
Overall market risks may also affect the value of the Funds. Factors such as domestic economic growth and market conditions, interest rate levels and political events affect the securities markets. Local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issue, recessions and depressions, or other events could have a significant impact on the Funds and their investments and may impair market liquidity, thereby increasing liquidity risk. The Funds could lose money over short periods due to short-term market movements and over longer periods during more prolonged market downturns. During a general market downturn, multiple asset classes may be negatively affected. Changes in market conditions and interest rates can have the same impact on all types of securities and instruments.
9. SECTOR RISK
The Funds may, at times, invest a substantial portion of the portfolio in companies in the technology sector. Companies in this sector are subject to the risk of rapidly changing technological developments and highly competitive industry participants. As a result, many companies can have variable earnings and may not pay dividends, leading to higher volatility as investor expectations shift.
10. BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP
The beneficial ownership, either directly or indirectly, of more than 25% of the voting securities of a Fund creates a presumption of control of the funds under Section 2(a)(9) of the 1940 Act. As of September 30, 2024, Chao Cho Yeh, in aggregate, owned approximately 29% and 28% of the shares of the Assets Allocation Plus and Growth & Income Funds, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, Yu-Yun Huang, in aggregate, owned approximately 29% of the shares of the Assets Allocation Plus Fund.
11. CHANGE OF SERVICE PROVIDERS
As of May 3, 2024, the Trust changed their custodian from US Bank to Huntington National Bank to perform all custodian services for the Trust.
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Diversification
UPAAX, UPDDX, and UPUPX are in the same group of investment company (Upright Investments Trust). UPAAX and UPDDX are recognized as diversified funds, and UPUPX is recognized as a non-diversified fund. As of September 31, 2024, UPAAX, UPDDX, and UPUPX are meeting the requirements of Section 5(b)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Legal Counsel
a) Charles Black (VP & CSO of JOOT): He is an independent compliance consultant, SEC-approved, engaged by UFC to work on complying with the SEC 11242021 Seize & Desist Order.
b) Richard Marshall (KATTEN Partner): He was hired to communicate with the SEC re the timing of Industry Concentration compliance.
c) Thompson Hine LLP: The Trust engaged Thompson Hine on March 1, 2023 as the legal counsel to UIT and the independent trustees in the normal course of business, and UIT and Marco Yeh in the SEC investigation.
d) Richard Hong (former Federal Prosecutor & senior SEC trial lawyer, current serves Dentons USA LLC): He was brought on September 2023 to replace Richard Marshall to represent UFC/Chiueh on SEC's 09272023 responding.
Related Parties
a) Upright Financial Corporation is the Fund's administrator, (UFC, 4.27% shares of UPUPX)
b) David Y.S. Chiueh is an officer of Upright Financial Corporation, the Fund Adviser. He is also an officer and trustee of the Fund.
i. Advisory fee. Pursuant to its Investment Advisory Agreement with the Funds, the Adviser is entitled to receive a fee, calculated at an annual rate of 1.50% of its daily net assets for the Growth & Income Fund and Growth Fund, and 1.30% of its daily net assets for the Assets Allocation Plus Fund. The Funds have accrued the $351,660 of adviser fees as of and for the year ended September 30, 2024.
ii. The Administration fee. As compensation for the services rendered to the Funds, the Administrator is entitled to receive a fee. The Funds shall pay to the administrator at the end of each calendar month a fee at the annual rate of 0.45% of the Fund's daily net assets for the first $10 million of daily net assets, 0.40% of the Funds' daily net assets for daily net assets between $10 million to $20 million, and 0.35% of the Funds' daily net assets for the average daily net assets over $20 million. The Funds have accrued the Administrative fees as of and for the year ended September 30, 2024 (See Notes 4).
iii. Note: The adviser was previously proving this service but were deemed insufficient by the SEC with a cease-and-desist order and proceeding dated November 24, 2021.
c) Empirical Administration, LLC (administrator from March 1, 2023 to June 1, 2023).
d) Mr. Brandon Pokersnik, President of Empirical Administration, LLC, also an employee of Mutual Shareholder Services, LLC, as Chief Compliance Officer of Upright Investments Trust on March 1, 2023, provides administration and compliance services to the Fund. He resigned as Chief Compliance Officer on April 1, 2024. Mr. Chiueh was appointed temporary CCO while the trust searched for a permanent CCO. Kevin Huang was appointed chief compliance officer ("CCO") for Upright Investment Trust (the "Trust") on August 15, 2025, succeeding David Chiueh who resigned the temporary CCO position on August 15, 2025. Kevin Huang's duties include administering the Trust's compliance program under Rule 38a-1, monitoring compliance of the Trust and Service providers, and reporting to the Board on any material compliance matters.
e) Mutual Shareholder Services, LLC serves as a transfer agent, the outsourcing of Fund Accounting to Mutual Shareholder Services, LLC started on March 1, 2023.
f) Winterm CPA Firm. On August 31, 2023, Upright Investment Trust signed a contract with Taiwan Winterm CPA Firm with the term of August 31, 2023 to September 30, 2024 to monitor diversification and industrial concentration daily and weekly.
g) Alice Chen resigned as a UIT Board Trustee and Chair of the Audit Committee on January 22, 2024.
h) Marco Yeh resigned as a UIT Board Trustee on January 25, 2024.
i) Phyllis Yokley, Lei Wang, and Wen-Chung Cheng were elected as Board Trustees on June 23, 2024.
j) The Board established the independent status of Phyllis Yokley and Lei Wang as members of the Audit Committee. Phyllis Yokley agreed to be the Chairperson of the Audit Committee on June 23, 2024.
Management has evaluated the impact of all other subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.
MYRON YANG CPA & ASSOCIATES, PLLC
Certified Public Accountants
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Board of Trustees and Shareholders
Upright Investment Trust
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of each series of Upright Investments Trust (the "Trust") as of September 30,2024, including the schedules of investments, and the related statements of operations, statements of changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for each of the periods then ended (collectively, the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each series of the Trust as of September 30,2024, and the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets, and the financial highlights for the periods then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Trust's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Trust's 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 Trust 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 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. We believe our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
MYRON YANG CPA & ASSOCIATES, PLLC
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2023.
Flushing, New York
October 10, 2025
Upright Investments Trust
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
September 30, 2024(UNAUDITED)
Proxy Voting Procedures
The Trust's Board of Trustees has approved proxy voting procedures for the voting of proxies relating to securities held by the Funds. Records of the Funds proxy voting records are maintained and are available for inspection. The Board is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the procedures. Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-973-533-1818 or on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.
Shareholder Meeting
Pursuant to notice duly given, a special meeting of shareholders of the Upright Growth Fund, Upright Growth and Income Fund and Upright Assets Allocation Fund of Upright Investments Trust (the "Trust") was called to order on June 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Mr. Chiueh presided and Ms. Hsu kept the minutes.
Mr. Chiueh stated that the purpose of the meeting was to elect three new independent trustees to the Board of Trustee, approve the reclassification of the Upright Growth Fund from a diversified fund to a non-diversified fund, and consider approval of a change to the Upright Growth Fund's fundamental investment policy to allow the Fund to invest more than 25% of the value of its total assets in instruments issued by companies in the semiconductors industry. There being no other business, Mr. Chiueh then opened the polls.
Proposal 1
Mr. Chiueh then raised the matter of the election of each of Phyllis Yokley, Lei Wang, and Wen-Chung Cheng as Trustees of the Funds. Ms. Hsu tabulated the results of the ballots and duly submitted proxies and announced that shares of the Funds had been voted for approval of each of Phyllis Yokley, Lei Wang, and Wen-Chung Cheng as Trustees of the Trust as follows:
| For Approval | Against Approval | Abstain | |
| Phyllis Yokley | 2,137,925 | 0 | 0 |
| Lei Wang | 2,137,925 | 0 | 0 |
| Wen-Chung Cheng | 2,137,925 | 0 | 0 |
Ms. Hsu reported that the foregoing vote showed the affirmative vote of a plurality of the votes as cast approved the election of each of the three nominees as Trustees of the Trust. Mr. Chiueh therefore confirmed that the election of the three nominees as Trustees of the Trust was approved.
Proposal 2
Mr. Chiueh then raised the matter of approval of the reclassification of the Upright Growth Fund from a diversified fund to a non-diversified fund. Ms. Hsu tabulated the results of the ballots and duly submitted proxies and announced that shares of the Fund had been voted for approval of that amendment as follows:
| FUND | For Approval | Against Approval | Abstain |
| Upright Growth Fund | 1,807,705 | 0 | 0 |
Ms. Hsu reported that the foregoing vote showed that the affirmative vote of at least 67% of the votes as cast by proxy or in person at the meeting approved the amendment to the Fund's fundamental policy regarding diversification. Mr. Chiueh therefore confirmed that the reclassification of the Upright Growth Fund from a diversified fund to a non-diversified fund was approved.
Proposal 3
Mr. Chiueh then raised the matter of approval of a change to the Upright Growth Fund's fundamental investment policy to allow the Fund to invest more than 25% of the value of its total assets in instruments issued by companies in the semiconductors industry. Ms. Hsu tabulated the results of the ballots and duly submitted proxies and announced that shares of the Fund had been voted for approval of that amendment as follows:
| Fund | For Approval | Against Approval | Abstain |
| Upright Growth Fund | 1,807,705 | 0 | 0 |
Ms. Hsu reported that the foregoing vote showed that the affirmative vote of at least 67% of the votes as cast at the meeting approved the amendment to the Fund's fundamental policy regarding concentration. Mr. Chiueh therefore confirmed that a change to the Upright Growth Fund's fundamental investment policy to allow the Fund to invest more than 25% of the value of its total assets in instruments issued by companies in the semiconductors industry was approved.
Approval of Investment Advisory Contract
At meetings held on June 26, 2024, and September 25, 2024, the Board of Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, considered renewal of the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Fund and the Adviser. The Board approved renewal of the Investment Advisory Agreement at the February 12, 2025, meeting. This delay was due to the delayed release of the annual report. To assist the Board in its evaluation of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Adviser supplied the Board with supporting information in advance of the meetings. The following describes the material factors that formed the basis for the Board's approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement.
Fund and Adviser Performance.
Upright Growth Fund
The Independent Trustees considered the short-term and long-term investment performance of the Fund over various periods of time ended September 30, 2024, as compared to its benchmark index (S&P 500). The Independent Trustees noted the Fund had underperformed its benchmark over the 1-year and 10-year periods; and outperformed its benchmark index for the 5-year period.
Upright Assets Allocation Plus Fund
Investment performance of the Fund over various periods of time ended September 30, 2024, as compared to its benchmark (Dow Jones Moderate US). The Independent Trustees noted the Fund had outperformed its benchmark index over the 1-year and 5-year periods.
Upright Growth & Income Fund
Investment performance of the Fund over various periods of time ended September 30, 2024, as compared to its benchmark index (Dow Jones US Total Stock Market). The Independent Trustees noted the Fund had outperformed its benchmark index over the 1-year and 5-year periods.
Although Upright Growth Fund showed less favorable performance over the most recent one-year period, both Upright Growth & Income Fund and Upright Assets Allocation Plus Fund delivered strong results.
According to Lipper ratings, these two funds each achieved the highest possible score of 5, reflecting excellent total return within their respective peer groups.
After comprehensive considerations, the Trustees determined that the Adviser has demonstrated sound execution of its investment strategy and improvement in recent performance, while maintaining a consistent commitment to the Fund's long-term investment objectives.
Based on this review, the Independent Trustees concluded that the Adviser's overall performance remains satisfactory and supports the renewal of the Investment Advisory Agreement.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided. The Board noted that, in addition to managing the Fund's portfolio, essentially all of the business of operating the Fund is conducted by the Adviser. The Board also analyzed the Adviser's capabilities and the experience of the portfolio manager. The Board noted that the level of shareholder redemptions historically has been extremely low. The ongoing business execution practice provided by the Adviser is putting the shareholder's best interest in the top priority. The low portfolio turnover rates deliver tax efficient returns. There are also no soft dollar charges for securities transactions associated with the Adviser's portfolio and brokerage activities. In addition, the outsourcing of Fund accounting and Chief Compliance Officer, and the engagement with a 1940 Act legal counsel are added values to the Adviser's quality of service.
Comparison with Other Contracts and Other Clients. The Board noted that the Fund's advisory fee of 1.30 % (Upright Assets Allocation Plus Fund), and 1.50% (Upright Growth Fund and Upright Growth and Income Fund) of daily net assets is within the range of advisory fees of funds in the peer group. The Board considered the higher fee the Adviser charges for managing discretionary accounts and the expense of operating a relatively small fund.
Profitability of the Adviser. The management fees of the three funds are higher than those of ordinary funds. However, note that the profitability of equity funds is generally significantly higher also. In considering the profits realized by the Adviser, the Board found that while the Adviser was realizing a
reasonable profit from its advisory services to the Fund, it was incurring losses on the administrative services it provided to the Fund. Consequently, the Board concluded that the profit realized by the Adviser was acceptable.
Economies of Scale. The Trustees received and considered information regarding whether the Adviser had realized economies of scale with respect to the management of the Fund, whether the Fund had appropriately benefited from any economies of scale, and whether there is potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board noted that the Adviser's profitability has remained low. The Board noted the breakpoints in the Administration Agreement and that Fund shareholders have benefited from economies of scale due to the breakpoints in the Administration Agreement.
Based on all of the above-mentioned factors and their related conclusions, with no single factor or conclusion being determinative and with each Trustee not necessarily attributing the same weight to each factor, the Board unanimously concluded that approval of the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the Portfolios and their shareholders.
This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Funds. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus, which includes information regarding each of the Fund's risks, objectives, fees and expenses, experience of its management and other information.
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies.
Item 9. Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies. Not applicable.
Item 10. Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies. The information is included as part of the material filed under Item 7 of this Form.
Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract. The information is included as part of the material filed under Item 7 of this Form.
Item 12. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. Not applicable.
Item 13. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Funds. Not applicable.
Item 14. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Funds. Not applicable.
Item 15. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The registrant has not adopted procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant's board of directors.
Item 16. Controls and Procedures.
(a) Based on an evaluation of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of February 28, 2024, the disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that the information required in filings on Forms N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis.
(b) There were no significant changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
Item 17. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. Not applicable.
Item 18. Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation.
(a) Not applicable.
(b) Not applicable.
Item 19. Exhibits.
(a)(1) EX-99.CODE ETH. Filed herewith.
(a)(2) EX-99.CERT. Filed herewith.
(a)(3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act (17 CFR 270.23c-1) sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable.
(b) EX-99.906CERT. Filed herewith.
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.
Upright Investments Trust
By: /s/ David Y. S. Chiueh
*David Y. S. Chiueh
Chief Executive Officer
Date: October 28, 2025
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: /s/ David Y. S. Chiueh
*David Y. S. Chiueh
Chief Executive Officer
Date: October 28, 2025
By: /s/ David Y. S. Chiueh
*David Y. S. Chiueh
Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 28, 2025
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.