UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-Q
QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY
Investment Company Act file number 811-21496
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MACQUARIE/FIRST TRUST GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE/UTILITIES DIVIDEND & INCOME FUND
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
1001 Warrenville Road, Suite 300
LISLE, IL 60532
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
W. Scott Jardine
First Trust Portfolios L.P.
1001 Warrenville Road, Suite 300
LISLE, IL 60532
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(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 630-241-4141
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Date of fiscal year end: MAY 31
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Date of reporting period: AUGUST 31, 2005
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Form N-Q is to be used by management investment companies, other than small
business investment companies registered on Form N-5 (ss.ss. 239.24 and 274.5 of
this chapter), to file reports with the Commission, not later than 60 days after
the close of the first and third fiscal quarters, pursuant to rule 30b1-5 under
the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30b1-5). The Commission may use
the information provided on Form N-Q in its regulatory, disclosure review,
inspection, and policymaking roles.
A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-Q, and
the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required
to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-Q 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 the
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. ss. 3507.
ITEM 1. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.
The Schedule(s) of Investments is attached herewith.
MACQUARIE/FIRST TRUST GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE/UTILITIES DIVIDEND & INCOME FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS
AUGUST 31, 2005 (UNAUDITED)
MARKET
SHARES DESCRIPTION O VALUE
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COMMON STOCKS - 72.6%
AUSTRALIA - 7.7%
330,015 Australian Pipeline Trust ......................................................... $ 947,377
14,190,788 Envestra Ltd. ..................................................................... 12,376,903
1,717,775 GasNet Australia Group ............................................................ 3,507,160
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16,831,440
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ITALY - 17.6%
2,100,000 Enel SPA .......................................................................... 18,680,059
1,613,728 Snam Rete Gas SPA ................................................................. 8,932,216
4,000,000 Terna SPA ......................................................................... 10,648,393
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38,260,668
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UNITED KINGDOM - 36.3%
1,097,662 AWG plc ........................................................................... 18,242,823
1,115,096 Kelda Group plc ................................................................... 13,641,216
1,535,714 National Grid Transco plc ......................................................... 14,584,367
855,149 Severn Trent plc .................................................................. 15,026,205
1,517,999 United Utilities plc .............................................................. 17,562,037
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79,056,648
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UNITED STATES - 11.0%
265,000 Ameren Corp. ...................................................................... 14,556,450
200,300 Consolidated Edison, Inc. ......................................................... 9,396,073
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23,952,523
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TOTAL COMMON STOCKS ............................................................... 158,101,279
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(Cost $137,872,163)
CANADIAN INCOME TRUSTS - 23.4%
1,223,300 Northland Power Income Fund ....................................................... 15,045,853
1,473,300 Pembina Pipeline Income Fund ...................................................... 19,312,201
691,800 The Consumer's Waterheater Income Fund ............................................ 9,551,916
629,200 UE Waterheater Income Fund ........................................................ 7,086,815
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TOTAL CANADIAN INCOME TRUSTS ...................................................... 50,996,785
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(Cost $33,916,661)
BANK LOAN
PRINCIPAL RATINGS+ STATED MARKET
VALUE DESCRIPTION O MOODY'S S&P COUPON MATURITY* VALUE
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SENIOR FLOATING RATE TERM LOAN INTERESTS** - 37.6%
COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES - 2.2%
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES - 2.2%
$ 1,470,795 Duratek, Inc. ..................... B1 BB- 6.55%-6.75% 12/16/09 1,474,472
1,863,636 Envirocare of Utah, LLC ........... NR(a) NR(a) 6.11% 4/13/10 1,891,591
1,500,000 EnviroSolutions Holdings, Inc. .... B2 B- 9.00% 7/07/12 1,518,750
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TOTAL COMMERCIAL SERVICES & SUPPLIES 4,884,813
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See Notes to Quarterly Portfolio of Investments Page 1
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS - (CONTINUED)
AUGUST 31, 2005 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL RATINGS+ STATED MARKET
VALUE DESCRIPTION O MOODY'S S&P COUPON MATURITY* VALUE
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SENIOR FLOATING RATE TERM LOAN INTERESTS** - CONTINUED
DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 2.8%
INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 2.8%
$ 1,000,000 Hawaiian Telecom
Communications, Inc. ........... B1 B+ 5.73% 10/31/12 $ 1,012,188
1,000,000 Iowa Telecommunications
Services, Inc. ................. Ba3 BB- 5.49%-5.54% 11/23/11 1,009,167
1,000,000 Madison River Capital, LLC ........ B1 B+ 6.04% 7/29/12 1,016,667
2,000,000 NTL Investment Holdings Ltd. ...... B1 BB- 6.41% 5/10/12 2,011,666
966,667 Valor Telecommunications
Enterprises, LLC ............... Ba3 BB- 5.24%-5.81% 2/14/12 977,024
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TOTAL DIVERSIFIED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES 6,026,712
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ELECTRIC UTILITIES - 8.1%
ELECTRIC UTILITIES - 8.1%
1,641,045 Allegheny Energy Supply Inc. ...... Ba2 BB 5.34%-5.36% 3/08/11 1,661,968
1,866,498 Cogentrix Delaware Holdings, Inc. . Ba2 BB+ 5.24% 4/14/12 1,886,718
2,000,000 Coleto Creek WLE, LP(c) ........... B1 BB- 7.00% 6/30/12 2,040,000
1,341,463 Covanta Energy Corp. .............. B1 B+ 6.46% 6/30/12 1,362,424
1,658,537 Covanta Energy Corp. .............. B1 B+ 6.36% 6/24/12 1,684,451
928,710 Midwest Generation, LLC ........... Ba3 BB- 5.39%-5.50% 4/27/11 936,547
1,994,375 NRG Energy, Inc. .................. Ba3 BB 5.26%-5.37% 12/24/11 2,015,565
995,000 NSG Holdings II, LLC .............. B1 B+ 6.49% 12/13/11 1,009,925
990,013 Reliant Energy, Inc. .............. B1 B+ 6.02%-6.09% 4/30/10 998,366
1,074,204 Riverside Energy Center, LLC ...... Ba3 BB- 7.93% 6/24/11 1,106,430
828,335 Rocky Mountain Energy Center,
LLC ............................ Ba3 BB- 7.93% 6/24/11 853,185
1,991,462 Texas Genco, LLC .................. Ba2 BB 5.41%-5.67% 12/14/11 2,021,333
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TOTAL ELECTRIC UTILITIES 17,576,912
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HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES - 7.3%
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES - 3.6%
1,000,000 LifeCare Holdings, Inc. ........... B2 B 5.82% 8/11/12 1,003,438
2,882,172 Lifepoint Hospitals, Inc. ......... Ba3 BB 5.20% 4/15/12 2,909,965
1,000,000 Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. ....... B1 B+ 5.73% 7/01/12 1,014,375
2,992,500 Select Medical Corp. .............. B1 BB- 5.36%-7.25% 2/24/12 3,001,229
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7,929,007
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HEALTH CARE SERVICES - 0.9%
1,985,000 CHS/Community Health
Systems, Inc. .................. Ba3 BB- 5.42%-5.61% 8/19/11 2,011,053
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MANAGED HEALTH CARE - 2.8%
1,980,000 IASIS Healthcare Corp. ............ B1 B+ 5.77% 6/22/11 2,006,518
1,980,000 Medcath Holdings Corp. ............ B2 B+ 5.88% 6/30/11 2,003,512
1,985,000 Vanguard Health Systems, Inc. ..... B2 B 6.74% 9/23/11 2,005,678
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6,015,708
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TOTAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & SERVICES 15,955,768
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Page 2 See Notes to Quarterly Portfolio of Investments
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PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS - (CONTINUED)
AUGUST 31, 2005 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL RATINGS+ STATED MARKET
VALUE DESCRIPTION O MOODY'S S&P COUPON MATURITY* VALUE
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SENIOR FLOATING RATE TERM LOAN INTERESTS** - CONTINUED
MEDIA - 5.8%
BROADCASTING & CABLE TV - 5.8%
$ 990,000 Bragg Communications, Inc. ........ NR(a) NR 6.36% 8/31/11 $ 999,900
4,000,000 Century Cable Holdings, LLC ....... NR NR 8.50% 6/30/09 3,967,856
2,996,275 Charter Communications
Operating, LLC ................. B2 B 6.68% 4/27/10 2,979,421
631,816 Mediacom Illinois, LLC,
(Revolving Credit) ............. Ba3 BB- 0.63%-6.75% 9/30/11 606,017
1,000,000 Patriot Media & Communications,
LLC ............................ B1 B+ TBA 7/15/13 1,013,750
1,000,000 UPC Distribution Holding B.V. ..... B1 B 6.25% 9/30/12 1,008,594
2,000,000 UPC Distribution Holding B.V. ..... B1 B 7.19% 12/31/11 2,018,928
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TOTAL MEDIA 12,594,466
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METALS & MINING - 0.7%
DIVERSIFIED METALS & MINING - 0.7%
995,000 Murray Energy Corp. and Coal
Resources, Inc. ................ B3 NR(a) 6.86% 1/28/10 997,487
497,500 Murray Energy Corp. and Coal
Resources, Inc. (c) ............ Caa3 NR(a) 11.25% 1/28/11 522,375
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TOTAL METALS & MINING 1,519,862
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MULTI-UTILITIES & UNREGULATED POWER - 1.4%
MULTI-UTILITIES & UNREGULATED POWER - 1.4%
997,500 KGEN, LLC ......................... B2 B 6.12% 8/05/11 990,019
2,034,181 KGEN, LLC (c) ..................... B3 B- 12.49% 8/05/11 1,993,497
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TOTAL MULTI-UTILITIES & UNREGULATED POWER 2,983,516
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OIL & GAS - 5.6%
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION - 3.3%
1,949,864 Mainline, L.P. .................... Ba3 NR(a) 5.82% 12/17/11 1,949,864
1,898,343 Plains Resources Inc. ............. Ba2 BB 5.84%-5.86% 7/23/10 1,924,445
3,302,693 SemCrude, L.P. .................... Ba3 B 5.99%-7.50% 3/16/11 3,331,591
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7,205,900
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OIL & GAS REFINING, MARKETING & TRANSPORTATION - 2.3%
2,506,890 El Paso Corp. ..................... B3 B 6.09% 11/23/09 2,535,789
1,000,000 EPCO Holdings, Inc. ............... Ba3 B+ 5.84% 8/18/10 1,015,938
997,500 LB Pacific, LP .................... B1 B- 6.13%-6.61% 3/03/12 1,012,463
416,667 Regency Gas Service, LLC .......... B1 B+ 0.50%-6.33% 6/01/10 420,833
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4,985,023
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TOTAL OIL & GAS 12,190,923
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See Notes to Quarterly Portfolio of Investments Page 3
MACQUARIE/FIRST TRUST GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE/UTILITIES DIVIDEND & INCOME FUND
PORTFOLIO OF INVESTMENTS - (CONTINUED)
AUGUST 31, 2005 (UNAUDITED)
PRINCIPAL RATINGS+ STATED MARKET
VALUE DESCRIPTION O MOODY'S S&P COUPON MATURITY* VALUE
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SENIOR FLOATING RATE TERM LOAN INTERESTS** - CONTINUED
ROAD & RAIL - 1.9%
RAILROADS - 1.9%
$ 3,100,103 Kansas City Southern Railway
Company ........................ Ba3 BB+ 5.08%-5.24% 3/31/08 $ 3,141,436
989,883 Railamerica Transportation Corp. .. Ba3 BB 5.88% 9/29/11 1,005,969
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TOTAL ROAD & RAIL 4,147,405
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WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 1.8%
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES - 1.8%
2,000,000 AAT Communications Corp. .......... B1 BB+ 5.61% 7/27/12 2,025,000
1,995,000 American Tower, L.P. .............. Ba3 BBB- 4.90%-7.00% 8/31/11 2,012,456
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TOTAL WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES 4,037,456
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TOTAL SENIOR FLOATING RATE TERM LOAN INTERESTS 81,917,833
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(Cost $81,187,857)
REPURCHASE AGREEMENT - 4.1%
(Cost $8,900,000)
8,900,000 Agreement with Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC, 3.43% dated 8/31/05 to be
repurchased at $8,900,848 on 9/01/05, collateralized by $9,110,000
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Bank, 3.22% due 4/05/07 (Value $9,229,386) 8,900,000
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 137.7% ......................................................... 299,915,897
(Cost $261,876,681) (b)
NET OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - 1.3% ............................................ 2,882,196
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LOAN OUTSTANDING - (39.0)% ......................................................... (85,000,000)
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NET ASSETS - 100.0% ................................................................ $ 217,798,093
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o All percentages shown in the Portfolio of Investments are based on
net assets.
(a) This Senior Loan Interest was privately rated upon issuance. The
rating agency does not provide ongoing surveillance on the rating.
(b) Aggregate cost for federal income tax and financial reporting
purposes.
(c) This issue is secured by a second lien on the issuer's assets.
+ Ratings below Baa3 by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or BBB- by
Standard & Poor's Ratings Group are considered to be below investment
grade. (Bank loan ratings are unaudited.)
NR Not Rated
TBA To be announced.
* Senior Loans generally are subject to mandatory and/or optional
prepayment. Because of the mandatory prepayment conditions and
because there may be significant economic incentives for a borrower
to prepay, prepayments of Senior Loans may occur. As a result, the
actual remaining maturity of Senior Loans may be substantially less
than the stated maturities shown. Senior Loans generally have
maturities that range from five to eight years; however, the Fund
estimates that refinancing and prepayments result in an average
maturity of the Senior Loans held in its portfolio to be appoximately
18-30 months.
** Senior Loans in which the Fund invests generally pay interest at
rates which are periodically predetermined by reference to a base
lending rate plus a premium. These base lending rates are generally
(i) the lending rate offered by one or more major European banks,
such as the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), (ii) the prime
rate offered by one or more major United States banks or (iii) the
certificate of deposit rate. Senior Loans are generally considered to
be restricted in that the Fund ordinarily is contractually obligated
to receive approval from the agent bank and/or borrower prior to the
disposition of a Senior Loan.
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[GRAPHIC OMITTED]
EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
COUNTRY DIVERSIFICATION +
Senior Secured Loans 27.3%
United Kingdom 26.3%
Canada 17.0%
Italy 12.8%
United States 8.0%
Australia 5.6%
Cash / Cash Equivalents 3.0%
+ Percentages are based upon total investments; please note that percentages
shown on the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets.
[GRAPHIC OMITTED]
EDGAR REPRESENTATION OF DATA POINTS USED IN PRINTED GRAPHIC
INDUSTRY DIVERSIFICATION +
Senior Floating Rate Interests 27.3%
Electric Utilities 22.8%
Water Utilities 15.6%
Gas Utilities 15.0%
Multi Utilities 10.7%
Diversified Consumer Services 5.6%
Cash / Cash Equivalents 3.0%
+ Percentages are based upon total investments; please note that percentages
shown on the Portfolio of Investments are based on net assets.
See Notes to Quarterly Portfolio of Investments Page 5
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1. VALUATION AND INVESTMENT PRACTICES
A. PORTFOLIO VALUATION:
The net asset value ("NAV") of the Common Shares of the Macquarie/First Trust
Global Infrastructure/Utilities Dividend & Income Fund (the "Fund") is computed
based upon the value of the Fund's portfolio and other assets. The NAV is
determined as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange
("NYSE"), normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time, on each day the NYSE is open for
trading. Domestic debt securities and foreign securities are priced using data
reflecting the earlier closing of the principal markets for those securities.
The NAV is computed by dividing the value of all assets of the Fund (including
accrued interest and dividends), less all liabilities (including accrued
expenses and dividends declared but unpaid), by the total number of Common
Shares outstanding.
The Fund's investments are valued daily at market value, or in the absence of
market value with respect to any portfolio securities, at fair value in
accordance with valuation procedures adopted by the Fund's Board of Trustees. A
majority of the Fund's assets are valued using market information supplied by
third parties. In the event that market quotations are not readily available,
the pricing service does not provide a valuation for a particular asset, or the
valuations are deemed unreliable, or if events occurring after the close of the
principal markets for particular securities (e.g., domestic debt and foreign
securities), but before the Fund values its assets, would materially affect NAV,
First Trust Advisors L.P. ("First Trust") may use a fair value method to value
the Fund's securities and investments. The use of fair value pricing by the Fund
is governed by valuation procedures adopted by the Fund's Board of Trustees, and
in accordance with the provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
amended (the "1940 Act").
Foreign securities traded outside the United States are generally valued as of
the time their trading is complete, which is usually different from the close of
the NYSE. Occasionally, events affecting the value of such securities may occur
between such times and the close of the NYSE that will not always be reflected
in the computation of the value of such securities. If events materially
affecting the value of such securities occur during such period, these
securities will be valued at their fair value according to procedures adopted by
the Fund's Board of Trustees. All securities and other assets of the Fund
initially expressed in foreign currencies will be converted to U.S. Dollars
using exchange rates in effect at the time of valuation.
The Senior Loans in which the Fund invests are not listed on any securities
exchange or board of trade. Senior Loans are typically bought and sold by
institutional investors in individually negotiated private transactions that
function in many respects like an over-the-counter secondary market, although
typically no formal market-makers exist. This market, while having grown
substantially in the past several years, generally has fewer trades and less
liquidity than the secondary market for other types of securities. Some Senior
Loans have few or no trades, or trade infrequently, and information regarding a
specific Senior Loan may not be widely available or may be incomplete.
Accordingly, determinations of the market value of Senior Loans may be based on
infrequent and dated information. Because there is less reliable, objective data
available, elements of judgment may play a greater role in valuation of Senior
Loans than for other types of securities. Typically, Senior Loans are valued
using information provided by an independent third party pricing service. If the
pricing service cannot or does not provide a valuation for a particular Senior
Loan or such valuation is deemed unreliable, First Trust may value such Senior
Loan at a fair value as determined in accordance with procedures adopted by the
Fund's Board of Trustees, and in accordance with the provisions of the 1940 Act.
Portfolio securities listed on any exchange other than the NASDAQ National
Market ("NASDAQ") are valued at the last sale price on the business day as of
which such value is being determined. If there has been no sale on such day, the
securities are valued at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices on
such day. Securities traded on the NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ Official
Closing Price as determined by NASDAQ. Portfolio securities traded on more than
one securities exchange are valued at the last sale price on the business day as
of which such value is being determined at the close of the exchange
representing the principal market for such securities. Portfolio securities
traded in the over-the-counter market, but excluding securities traded on the
NASDAQ, are valued at the closing bid prices. Short-term investments that mature
in less than 60 days are valued at amortized cost.
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B. REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS:
The Fund engages in repurchase agreement transactions. Under the terms of a
typical repurchase agreement, the Fund takes possession of an underlying debt
obligation subject to an obligation of the seller to repurchase, and the Fund to
resell, the obligation at an agreed-upon price and time, thereby determining the
yield during the Fund's holding period. This arrangement results in a fixed rate
of return that is not subject to market fluctuations during the Fund's holding
period. The value of the collateral is at all times at least equal to the total
amount of the repurchase obligations, including interest. In the event of
counterparty default, the Fund has the right to use the collateral to offset
losses incurred. There is potential loss to the Fund in the event the Fund is
delayed or prevented from exercising its rights to dispose of the collateral
securities, including the risk of a possible decline in the value of the
underlying securities during the period while the Fund seeks to assert its
rights. The Fund reviews the value of the collateral and the creditworthiness of
those banks and dealers with which the Fund enters into repurchase agreements to
evaluate potential risks.
C. SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS:
Securities transactions are recorded as of the trade date. Realized gains and
losses from securities transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis.
Securities purchased or sold on a when-issued or delayed-delivery basis may be
settled a month or more after the trade date; interest income on such securities
is not accrued until settlement date. The Fund instructs the custodian to
segregate assets of the Fund with a current value at least equal to the amount
of its when-issued purchase commitments.
D. UNFUNDED LOAN COMMITMENTS:
The Fund may enter into certain credit agreements, all or a portion of which may
be unfunded. The Fund had unfunded loan commitments of approximately $1,901,484
as of August 31, 2005. The Fund is obligated to fund these loan commitments at
the borrower's discretion. Net unrealized depreciation of $28,822 from these
commitments is included in other liabilities.
2. UNREALIZED APPRECIATION/(DEPRECIATION):
As of August 31, 2005, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all
securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost was $38,620,993
and the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which
there was an excess of tax cost over value was $581,777.
ITEM 2. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) The registrant's principal executive and principal financial officers,
or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the
registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule
30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the
"1940 Act") (17 CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within
90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure
required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of these controls
and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR
270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or
240.15d-15(b)).
(b) There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over
financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17
CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the registrant's last fiscal
quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial
reporting.
ITEM 3. EXHIBITS.
Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the 1940 Act and Section 302 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) MACQUARIE/FIRST TRUST GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE/UTILITIES DIVIDEND &
INCOME FUND
By (Signature and Title)* /S/ JAMES A. BOWEN
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James A. Bowen, Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)
Date OCTOBER 26, 2005
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title)* /S/ JAMES A. BOWEN
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James A. Bowen, Chairman of the Board, President and
Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)
Date OCTOBER 26, 2005
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By (Signature and Title)* /S/ MARK R. BRADLEY
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Mark R. Bradley, Treasurer, Controller, Chief
Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer
(principal financial officer)
Date OCTOBER 26, 2005
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* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.