# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000889284
**File Stem:** 0000910472-26-008274
**Filing Date:** 2026-5
**Character Count:** 35503
**Document Hash:** db07348a36e7e5ea654f32de52c03049
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000910472-26-008274.hdr.sgml**: 20260529

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000910472-26-008274

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: NPORT-P

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260331

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260529

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260529

**PERIOD START**: 20260930

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** STERLING CAPITAL FUNDS
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000889284

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 043331055
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0930

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** NPORT-P
- **SEC ACT:** 1940 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 811-06719
- **FILM NUMBER:** 261039912

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 434 FAYETTEVILLE ST
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 500
- **CITY:** RALEIGH
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 27601
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 8002281872

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 434 FAYETTEVILLE ST
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 500
- **CITY:** RALEIGH
- **STATE:** NC
- **ZIP:** 27601

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BB&T FUNDS /
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20010419

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** BB&T MUTUAL FUNDS GROUP
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920929

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### STERLING CAPITAL NATIONAL MUNICIPAL BOND ETF (Series ID: S000097704)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                   | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000267178 | STERLING CAPITAL NATIONAL MUNICIPAL BOND ETF |  |

## Form NPORT-P: Monthly Portfolio Investments Report

### NPORT-P: Part A: General Information

**Item A.1. Information about the Registrant.**

- **a. Name of Registrant:** Sterling Capital Funds

- **b. Investment Company Act file number:** 811-06719

- **c. CIK number of Registrant:** 0000889284

- **d. LEI of Registrant:** 54930017VPAACVI5ZX74

- **e. Address and telephone number of Registrant.**

  - **Street Address 1:** 434 Fayetteville St

  - **City:** Raleigh

  - **State:** NC

  - **Foreign country:** US

  - **Zip / Postal Code:** 27601

  - **Telephone number:** 800-228-1872

**Item A.2. Information about the Series.**

- **a. Name of Series:** STERLING CAPITAL NATIONAL MUNICIPAL BOND ETF

- **b. EDGAR series identifier (if any):** S000097704

- **c. LEI of Series:** 529900EG2C3KF9O6IS57

**Item A.3. Reporting period.**

- **a. Date of fiscal year-end:** 2026-09-30

- **b. Date as of which information is reported:** 2026-03-31

**Item A.4. Final filing**

Does the Fund anticipate that this will be its final filing on Form N-PORT? **No**

### Fund Information

**Total Assets:** $203362440.95

**Total Liabilities:** $6733100.30

**Net Assets:** $196629340.65

**Cash Not Reported:** $136279.24

**Currency Risk Metrics (dv01):**

- 

**Credit Spread Risk - Investment Grade (dv01):**

- **3-Month:** 869.59612712 | **1-Year:** 10139.96188293 | **5-Year:** 48875.21081578 | **10-Year:** 69428.32038185 | **30-Year:** 14588.03892975

**Credit Spread Risk - Non-Investment Grade (dv01):**

- **3-Month:** 0.00000000 | **1-Year:** 228.46937960 | **5-Year:** 1055.35278807 | **10-Year:** 0.00000000 | **30-Year:** 0.00000000

**Monthly Return Information**

| Class               | Month 1 Return (%)   | Month 2 Return (%)   | Month 3 Return (%)   |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Class ID C000267178 | 0.56%                | 1.19%                | -2.19%               |

**Monthly Gains & Losses**

| Period   | Net Realized Gain/Loss   | Net Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| Month 1  | $27833.02                | $-157808.58                                |
| Month 2  | $0.00                    | $1643319.80                                |
| Month 3  | $-168250.86              | $-4483380.05                               |

### Schedule of Portfolio Investments

| Name                                        | Title                                                                           | Identifiers                                   | Payoff Profile   | Asset Category   | Issuer Category   | Country   |   Balance | Units   | Value (USD)   | % of Net Assets   | Maturity Date   | Coupon Type   | Annualized Rate (%)   | Restricted?   |   Fair Value Level | Lending Status   |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|---:|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|---:|:---|
| ATLANTA GA                                  | City of Atlanta GA Department of Aviation 5.25%, Due 07/01/2054                 | CUSIP: 04780MX95<br>LEI: 549300GHLQ0J51NUBM84 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2630000 | PA      | $2711607.32   | 1.38%             | 2054-07-01      | Fixed         | 5.25%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| BLACK BELT ENERGY GAS DIST ALA              | Black Belt Energy Gas District 5%, Due 07/01/2033                               | CUSIP: 09182THJ9<br>LEI: 549300I8V0Z68JQCB679 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2000000 | PA      | $2090581.80   | 1.06%             | 2033-07-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| BROWARD CNTY FLA SCH BRD                    | School District of Broward County/FL 5%, Due 07/01/2032                         | CUSIP: 115065C44<br>LEI: 5493006KVNQDJ1D0OD92 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2800000 | PA      | $2998650.20   | 1.53%             | 2032-07-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| CALIFORNIA CMNTY CHOICE FING AUTH           | California Community Choice Financing Authority Floating Rate, Due 02/01/2055   | CUSIP: 13013JFR2<br>LEI: 549300X8VKJ215S2R571 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3500000 | PA      | $3761887.50   | 1.91%             | 2055-02-01      | Variable      | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| CALIFORNIA CMNTY CHOICE FING AUTH           | California Community Choice Financing Authority Floating Rate, Due 01/01/2056   | CUSIP: 13013JFW1<br>LEI: 549300X8VKJ215S2R571 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   4265000 | PA      | $4614722.32   | 2.35%             | 2056-01-01      | Variable      | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| CENTRAL VY ENERGY AUTH CALIF                | Central Valley Energy Authority Floating Rate, Due 12/01/2055                   | CUSIP: 15569DAA0<br>LEI: 254900G5IPQ9MA3FRJ55 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1515000 | PA      | $1630252.11   | 0.83%             | 2055-12-01      | Variable      | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| CHANDLER ARIZ INDL DEV AUTH                 | Chandler Industrial Development Authority Floating Rate, Due 09/01/2052         | CUSIP: 158862CB6<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3500000 | PA      | $3555719.30   | 1.81%             | 2052-09-01      | Variable      | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| CHICAGO ILL O HARE INTL ARPT                | Chicago O'Hare International Airport 5.5%, Due 01/01/2059                       | CUSIP: 1675934T6<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1655000 | PA      | $1709251.23   | 0.87%             | 2059-01-01      | Fixed         | 5.50%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| COLORADO HEALTH FACS AUTH                   | Colorado Health Facilities Authority 5%, Due 11/01/2041                         | CUSIP: 19648FWR1<br>LEI: 5493002JB6DRFRZPEQ21 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2150000 | PA      | $2258287.55   | 1.15%             | 2041-11-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| DALLAS-FORT WORTH TEX INTL ARPT             | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport 5%, Due 11/01/2034                      | CUSIP: 23503CFV4<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2100000 | PA      | $2318953.77   | 1.18%             | 2034-11-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| DENVER COLO CITY & CNTY                     | City & County of Denver CO Airport System Revenue 5.25%, Due 11/15/2053         | CUSIP: 249182SR8<br>LEI: MMTY7HA2MSCBUO4F7J71 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2000000 | PA      | $2071703.00   | 1.05%             | 2053-11-15      | Fixed         | 5.25%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| ENERGY SOUTHEAST ALA COOP DIST              | Energy Southeast A Cooperative District 5.25%, Due 07/01/2054                   | CUSIP: 292723BN2<br>LEI: 2549001SMMZ81MXBXZ89 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3750000 | PA      | $3998805.75   | 2.03%             | 2054-07-01      | Variable      | 5.25%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| Money Market Obligations Trust              | FEDERATED HERMES TREASURY OBLIGATIONS FUND                                      | CUSIP: 31423R500<br>LEI: 25490005VWJDWX717014 | Long             | STIV             | RF                | US        |   9834365 | PA      | $9834365.10   | 5.00%             |  |  |  | No            |                  1 | On Loan: No      |
| GEORGIA ST HSG & FIN AUTH                   | Georgia Housing & Finance Authority 4.7%, Due 12/01/2055                        | CUSIP: 37353PPV5<br>LEI: 549300I628IMF9PWV724 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3810000 | PA      | $3692926.32   | 1.88%             | 2055-12-01      | Fixed         | 4.70%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| HENRICO CNTY VA ECONOMIC DEV AUTH           | Henrico County Economic Development Authority 5%, Due 11/01/2048                | CUSIP: 42605XAB4<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1990000 | PA      | $2007151.61   | 1.02%             | 2048-11-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| HILLSBOROUGH CNTY FLA AVIATION AUTH         | Hillsborough County Aviation Authority 5.5%, Due 10/01/2054                     | CUSIP: 432308X25<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1180000 | PA      | $1237172.18   | 0.63%             | 2054-10-01      | Fixed         | 5.50%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| HOUSTON TEX                                 | City of Houston TX Airport System Revenue 5.5%, Due 07/01/2055                  | CUSIP: 442349JV9<br>LEI: 549300C64URYS0WQQY42 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1910000 | PA      | $1994115.45   | 1.01%             | 2055-07-01      | Fixed         | 5.50%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| HOUSTON TEX                                 | City of Houston TX Airport System Revenue 5.25%, Due 07/15/2030                 | CUSIP: 442349KB1<br>LEI: 549300C64URYS0WQQY42 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3200000 | PA      | $3348939.20   | 1.70%             | 2030-07-15      | Fixed         | 5.25%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| HOUSTON TEX                                 | City of Houston TX Hotel Occupancy Tax & Special Revenue                        | CUSIP: 44237NMG4<br>LEI: 549300C64URYS0WQQY42 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2165000 | PA      | $2406479.99   | 1.22%             | 2037-09-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| ILLINOIS ST                                 | State of Illinois 5%, Due 02/01/2036                                            | CUSIP: 452153KV0<br>LEI: 54930048FV8RWPR02D67 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3000000 | PA      | $3261190.50   | 1.66%             | 2036-02-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| ILLINOIS ST                                 | State of Illinois Sales Tax Revenue 5%, Due 06/15/2034                          | CUSIP: 452227VE8<br>LEI: 54930048FV8RWPR02D67 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3000000 | PA      | $3342260.10   | 1.70%             | 2034-06-15      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| INDIANA ST FIN AUTH                         | Indiana Finance Authority 5%, Due 10/01/2053                                    | CUSIP: 45470YFK2<br>LEI: 5493005H76YOO81B8D75 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1300000 | PA      | $1309548.24   | 0.67%             | 2053-10-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| JEA FLA                                     | JEA Water & Sewer System Revenue 4%, Due 10/01/2039                             | CUSIP: 46613P3W4<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2500000 | PA      | $2404646.00   | 1.22%             | 2039-10-01      | Fixed         | 4.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| JEFFERSON CNTY ALA                          | County of Jefferson AL Sewer Revenue 5.5%, Due 10/01/2053                       | CUSIP: 472682ZS5<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2100000 | PA      | $2183509.65   | 1.11%             | 2053-10-01      | Fixed         | 5.50%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| LOS ANGELES CALIF DEPT ARPTS                | City of Los Angeles Department of Airports 5%, Due 05/15/2048                   | CUSIP: 5444456H7<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1905000 | PA      | $2011574.65   | 1.02%             | 2048-05-15      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| LOS ANGELES CALIF DEPT WTR & PWR            | Los Angeles Department of Water & Power 5%, Due 07/01/2049                      | CUSIP: 544532AR5<br>LEI: 549300S8NXV6YU61GG95 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1700000 | PA      | $1724638.95   | 0.88%             | 2049-07-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| LOVE FIELD ARPT MODERNIZATION CORP          | Love Field Airport Modernization Corporation 5%, Due 11/01/2029                 | CUSIP: 54714CBV8<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1270000 | PA      | $1346741.53   | 0.68%             | 2029-11-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| LOWER COLO RIV AUTH TEX                     | Lower Colorado River Authority 5%, Due 05/15/2044                               | CUSIP: 54811BTA9<br>LEI: 549300QJFPW2NNBYR215 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2000000 | PA      | $2016907.80   | 1.03%             | 2044-05-15      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| MAIN STR NAT GAS INC GA                     | Main Street Natural Gas, Inc. Floating Rate, Due 05/01/2055                     | CUSIP: 56035DJJ2<br>LEI: 549300NY5M0QVZ6X4U26 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   4600000 | PA      | $4825670.02   | 2.45%             | 2055-05-01      | Variable      | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| MARYLAND ST HEALTH & HIGHER EDL FACS AUTH   | Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority                       | CUSIP: 57421CLS1<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3200000 | PA      | $3332032.32   | 1.69%             | 2055-05-15      | Fixed         | 5.25%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| MASSACHUSETTS ST                            | Commonwealth of Massachusetts 5%, Due 08/01/2050                                | CUSIP: 57582TFG2<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2000000 | PA      | $2080480.80   | 1.06%             | 2050-08-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| MASSACHUSETTS ST DEV FIN AGY                | Massachusetts Development Finance Agency 5%, Due 07/01/2036                     | CUSIP: 57584XJZ5<br>LEI: 549300UZSVMFXJK08K70 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3500000 | PA      | $3509301.25   | 1.78%             | 2036-07-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| MASSACHUSETTS ST DEV FIN AGY                | Massachusetts Development Finance Agency 5%, Due 07/01/2043                     | CUSIP: 57584YJU4<br>LEI: 549300UZSVMFXJK08K70 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3500000 | PA      | $3541114.15   | 1.80%             | 2043-07-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| MASSACHUSETTS ST PORT AUTH                  | Massachusetts Port Authority 5%, Due 07/01/2034                                 | CUSIP: 575896TG0<br>LEI: 254900JRR8IDSSKWCL90 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2830000 | PA      | $2959520.33   | 1.51%             | 2034-07-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| METROPOLITAN TRANSN AUTH N Y                | Metropolitan Transportation Authority Dedicated Tax Fund                        | CUSIP: 59259N3N1<br>LEI: 5493000TKYODLXADQD60 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2000000 | PA      | $2005568.00   | 1.02%             | 2056-11-15      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| METROPOLITAN TRANSN AUTH N Y                | Metropolitan Transportation Authority 5%, Due 11/15/2050                        | CUSIP: 59261AG43<br>LEI: 5493000TKYODLXADQD60 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2135000 | PA      | $2148365.53   | 1.09%             | 2050-11-15      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| METROPOLITAN WASH D C ARPTS AUTH            | Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Aviation Revenue                     | CUSIP: 592647PD7<br>LEI: 7HERAVJJLN8J1DZ6AZ19 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3500000 | PA      | $3528924.00   | 1.79%             | 2050-10-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| MIAMI-DADE CNTY FLA                         | County of Miami-Dade FL Aviation Revenue 5.25%, Due 10/01/2055                  | CUSIP: 593340AD4<br>LEI: 549300QG0NBD9HULR263 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1825000 | PA      | $1880356.27   | 0.96%             | 2055-10-01      | Fixed         | 5.25%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| MIAMI-DADE CNTY FLA                         | County of Miami-Dade FL Water & Sewer System Revenue                            | CUSIP: 59334DQP2<br>LEI: 549300QG0NBD9HULR263 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2000000 | PA      | $2048623.60   | 1.04%             | 2055-10-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| NASH HEALTH CARE SYS NORTH CAROLINA         | Nash Health Care Systems 5.25%, Due 02/01/2055                                  | CUSIP: 631163BQ4<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1000000 | PA      | $1014034.60   | 0.52%             | 2055-02-01      | Fixed         | 5.25%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEV AUTH                | New Jersey Economic Development Authority 5%, Due 06/15/2048                    | CUSIP: 64577B5G5<br>LEI: 5493006JS6QWDVU4R678 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2430000 | PA      | $2473296.28   | 1.26%             | 2048-06-15      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| NEW JERSEY ST HSG & MTG FIN AGY             | New Jersey Housing & Mortgage Finance Agency 4.7%, Due 10/01/2050               | CUSIP: 64613AJN3<br>LEI: 5493002ONULJL0FIGU24 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1785000 | PA      | $1743367.55   | 0.89%             | 2050-10-01      | Fixed         | 4.70%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| NEW MEXICO MUN ENERGY ACQUISITION AUTH      | New Mexico Municipal Energy Acquisition Authority Floating Rate, Due 06/01/2054 | CUSIP: 647207BL2<br>LEI: 549300KZGG2YNDKKCE92 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   4750000 | PA      | $5007605.33   | 2.55%             | 2054-06-01      | Variable      | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| NEW YORK N Y                                | City of New York NY 5%, Due 09/01/2044                                          | CUSIP: 64966SHD1<br>LEI: 549300ABYZD2SFD5JB29 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2935000 | PA      | $3091299.32   | 1.57%             | 2044-09-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| NEW YORK N Y CITY TRANSITIONAL FIN AUTH     | New York City Transitional Finance Authority Future Tax Secured Revenue         | CUSIP: 64972JYA0<br>LEI: 5493003476LG35QAKM08 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3000000 | PA      | $3379214.70   | 1.72%             | 2033-11-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| NEW YORK N Y CITY HSG DEV CORP              | New York City Housing Development Corporation 4.8%, Due 11/01/2055              | CUSIP: 64972KJH9<br>LEI: 549300SQWVHKBRF8D702 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1795000 | PA      | $1759886.75   | 0.90%             | 2055-11-01      | Fixed         | 4.80%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| NEW YORK ST MTG AGY                         | State of New York Mortgage Agency Homeowner Mortgage Revenue                    | CUSIP: 64988YF44<br>LEI: 549300ZQWNLLIG564027 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2965000 | PA      | $2910884.30   | 1.48%             | 2050-10-01      | Fixed         | 4.65%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| NEW YORK TRANSN DEV CORP                    | New York Transportation Development Corporation 5%, Due 10/01/2035              | CUSIP: 650116CY0<br>LEI: Q2CCMS6R0AS67HJMBN42 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3500000 | PA      | $3646992.30   | 1.85%             | 2035-10-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| NEW YORK TRANSN DEV CORP                    | New York Transportation Development Corporation 4%, Due 12/01/2038              | CUSIP: 650116DT0<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1500000 | PA      | $1430697.00   | 0.73%             | 2038-12-01      | Fixed         | 4.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| NORTH CAROLINA TPK AUTH                     | North Carolina Turnpike Authority 5%, Due 01/01/2058                            | CUSIP: 65830RDA4<br>LEI: 549300FCT1PN0GJGQ240 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2540000 | PA      | $2538742.70   | 1.29%             | 2058-01-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| OHIO ST                                     | State of Ohio 5%, Due 11/01/2039                                                | CUSIP: 677523NN8<br>LEI: 5493005LEB5E170OMX59 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3000000 | PA      | $3319778.10   | 1.69%             | 2039-11-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| PENNSYLVANIA ST TPK COMMN                   | Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission 5%, Due 12/01/2046                             | CUSIP: 709224QG7<br>LEI: 549300J8LLBYEYEXZJ24 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3500000 | PA      | $3513940.15   | 1.79%             | 2046-12-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| PENNSYLVANIA ST TPK COMMN                   | Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission 5.5%, Due 12/01/2046                           | CUSIP: 709224VC0<br>LEI: 549300J8LLBYEYEXZJ24 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1000000 | PA      | $1007415.50   | 0.51%             | 2046-12-01      | Fixed         | 5.50%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| PORT AUTH N Y & N J                         | Port Authority of New York & New Jersey 5%, Due 07/15/2053                      | CUSIP: 73358XJR4<br>LEI: 54930006MR4KZ4W74Z83 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2235000 | PA      | $2304135.48   | 1.17%             | 2053-07-15      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| PORT SEATTLE WASH                           | Port of Seattle WA 5.25%, Due 07/01/2049                                        | CUSIP: 7353892S6<br>LEI: 549300T9UCDUJ3GZL429 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2250000 | PA      | $2320209.90   | 1.18%             | 2049-07-01      | Fixed         | 5.25%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| PORTLAND ORE                                | City of Portland OR Sewer System Revenue 5%, Due 10/01/2054                     | CUSIP: 736742K71<br>LEI: 254900RPNQMJF9NBMF52 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1490000 | PA      | $1529899.97   | 0.78%             | 2054-10-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| SALES TAX SECURITIZATION CORP ILL           | Sales Tax Securitization Corporation 5%, Due 01/01/2033                         | CUSIP: 79467BEW1<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1925000 | PA      | $2039704.01   | 1.04%             | 2033-01-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| SALT LAKE CITY UTAH                         | City of Salt Lake City UT Airport Revenue 5%, Due 07/01/2047                    | CUSIP: 795576FY8<br>LEI: 549300CRGKV67DRSGT85 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2000000 | PA      | $2000314.80   | 1.02%             | 2047-07-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| SAN FRANCISCO CALIF CITY & CNTY ARPTS COMMN | San Francisco City & County Airport Comm-San Francisco International Airport    | CUSIP: 79766DWK1<br>LEI: 54930055TIDYHNDP4F84 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1490000 | PA      | $1636509.47   | 0.83%             | 2032-05-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| SANTA BARBARA CNTY CALIF                    | County of Santa Barbara CA 5%, Due 12/01/2030                                   | CUSIP: 80136PCP6<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1500000 | PA      | $1569896.10   | 0.80%             | 2030-12-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| SHELBY CNTY KY SCH DIST FIN CORP            | Shelby County School District Finance Corporation 4%, Due 08/01/2038            | CUSIP: 821622QJ9<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3465000 | PA      | $3386009.09   | 1.72%             | 2038-08-01      | Fixed         | 4.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| SOUTH CAROLINA JOBS-ECONOMIC DEV AUTH       | South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority 5.25%, Due 11/01/2054        | CUSIP: 837032CT6<br>LEI: 5493006X47I9VG3DL112 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3000000 | PA      | $3116156.40   | 1.58%             | 2054-11-01      | Fixed         | 5.25%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| SOUTHEAST ENERGY AUTH COOP DIST ALA         | Southeast Energy Authority A Cooperative District Floating Rate, Due 01/01/2056 | CUSIP: 84136HBC6<br>LEI: 25490090A3RLJHITY273 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   5000000 | PA      | $5028272.00   | 2.56%             | 2056-01-01      | Variable      | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| SOUTHEAST ENERGY AUTH COOP DIST ALA         | Southeast Energy Authority A Cooperative District 5%, Due 10/01/2030            | CUSIP: 84136HCT8<br>LEI: 25490090A3RLJHITY273 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1000000 | PA      | $1061068.20   | 0.54%             | 2030-10-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| SOUTHERN CALIF PUB PWR AUTH                 | Southern California Public Power Authority Floating Rate, Due 04/01/2055        | CUSIP: 84247PND9<br>LEI: 5493003B5TD5FWUKMD34 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3755000 | PA      | $3914293.11   | 1.99%             | 2055-04-01      | Variable      | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| SPRING TEX INDPT SCH DIST                   | Spring Independent School District 5.25%, Due 08/15/2055                        | CUSIP: 850001CN6<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2620000 | PA      | $2750640.27   | 1.40%             | 2055-08-15      | Fixed         | 5.25%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| TEXAS MUN GAS ACQUISITION & SUPPLY CORP IV  | Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corporation IV                         | CUSIP: 88256PAG5<br>LEI: 549300PTUE847QDBBW22 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2000000 | PA      | $2111221.80   | 1.07%             | 2054-01-01      | Variable      | 5.50%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| TEXAS MUN GAS ACQUISITION & SUPPLY CORP V   | Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corporation V                          | CUSIP: 88256RAK2<br>LEI: 254900XZ4J30QIJO9G03 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2500000 | PA      | $2655767.50   | 1.35%             | 2055-01-01      | Variable      | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| TEXAS ST                                    | State of Texas 4%, Due 08/01/2033                                               | CUSIP: 882724RX7<br>LEI: 549300X9CH74QB747L76 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2000000 | PA      | $2040361.00   | 1.04%             | 2033-08-01      | Fixed         | 4.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| TEXAS ST DEPT HSG & CMNTY AFFAIRS           | Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs 3.65%, Due 01/01/2037           | CUSIP: 882750R95<br>LEI: 549300J3RRLLZZN4WP77 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2120000 | PA      | $2038540.70   | 1.04%             | 2037-01-01      | Fixed         | 3.65%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| TEXAS TRANSN COMMN ST HWY FD                | Central Texas Turnpike System 5%, Due 08/15/2034                                | CUSIP: 88283KBZ0<br>LEI: 5493006JSGNPGVJS7691 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   2360000 | PA      | $2634683.94   | 1.34%             | 2034-08-15      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| UNIVERSITY MICH                             | University of Michigan 5%, Due 04/01/2048                                       | CUSIP: 914455SB7<br>LEI: 549300MFOB21PM9P9H72 | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3330000 | PA      | $3405611.98   | 1.73%             | 2048-04-01      | Fixed         | 5.00%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| WEST VIRGINIA ST HOSP FIN AUTH              | West Virginia Hospital Finance Authority 5.5%, Due 06/01/2050                   | CUSIP: 956622Y81<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   1500000 | PA      | $1567531.05   | 0.80%             | 2050-06-01      | Fixed         | 5.50%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |
| WHITING IND                                 | City of Whiting IN 4.2%, Due 06/01/2044                                         | CUSIP: 96634RAZ5<br>LEI: N/A                  | Long             | DBT              | MUN               | US        |   3000000 | PA      | $3086763.00   | 1.57%             | 2044-06-01      | Variable      | 4.20%                 | No            |                  2 | On Loan: No      |

### Signature

**Date Signed:** 2026-03-31

**Name of Applicant:** Sterling Capital Funds

**Signature:** Todd Miller

**Name of Signer:** Todd Miller

**Title:** Treasurer