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Fees and Expenses of the Fund The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment): Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment). Expense Example The example below is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for each of the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods or continue to hold them. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same, taking into account the fee waiver in the first year only for each of the time periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be: Portfolio Turnover The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Expense Example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 71% of the average value of its portfolio. Principal Investment Strategies The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets under normal circumstances in equity securities of U.S. companies, such as common and preferred stocks. A U.S. company is a company that generates at least 50% of its revenues or profits from business activities in the U.S., has at least 50% of its assets situated in the U.S., or has the principal trading market for its securities in the U.S. The portfolio managers combine various investment management styles, which may include core, growth and value, designed to produce a broadly diversified portfolio. As a result, the portfolio typically has characteristics similar to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500® Index), including average market capitalization and dividend yield potential. Stock selection is key to the performance of the Fund. Through fundamental company research involving analyzing financial statements and other information about a company, the portfolio managers primarily seek to identify securities of large and medium sized companies (meaning companies with a market capitalization of $2 billion or more) with characteristics such as:<ul> <li style="margin-left:-20px">low valuations in relation to their peers, the market, their historical valuation potential or their growth rates </li><li style="margin-left:-20px">financial strength (favorable debt ratios and other financial characteristics)</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">high quality management focused on generating shareholder value</li></ul>The portfolio managers may consider selling a security when one of these characteristics no longer applies, or when valuation becomes excessive and more attractive alternatives are identified. The Fund also may invest to a lesser extent in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers and debt securities. The portfolio managers may also invest in various types of derivatives (such as options, futures and options on futures) to gain exposure to certain types of securities as an alternative to investing directly in such securities. Principal Risks The principal risks of investing in the Fund are: Securities Market Risk is the risk that the value of securities owned by the Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting particular companies or the securities markets generally. A general downturn in the securities markets may cause multiple asset classes to decline in value simultaneously, although equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. Negative conditions and price declines may occur unexpectedly and dramatically. In addition, the Fund could be forced to sell portfolio securities at an inopportune time in order to meet unusually large or frequent redemption requests in times of overall market turmoil or declining prices for the securities. Growth Investing Risk is the risk of investing in growth stocks that may be more volatile than other stocks because they are more sensitive to investor perceptions of the issuing company’s growth potential. Growth-oriented funds will typically underperform when value investing is in favor. Value Investing Risk is the risk of investing in undervalued stocks that may not realize their perceived value for extended periods of time or may never realize their perceived value. Value stocks may respond differently to market and other developments than other types of stocks. Value-oriented funds will typically underperform when growth investing is in favor. Mid-Cap Company Risk is the risk that investing in the securities of mid-cap companies could entail greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. Mid-cap companies tend to have more narrow product lines, more limited financial resources and a more limited trading market for their stocks, as compared with larger companies. As a result, their stock prices may decline more significantly or more rapidly than stocks of larger companies as market conditions change. Foreign Investment Risk is the risk that investing in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers may result in the Fund experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to smaller markets, differing reporting, accounting and auditing standards, nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockages and political changes or diplomatic developments. The costs of investing in many foreign markets are higher than the U.S. and investments may be less liquid. Recently, additional risks have arisen related to the high levels of debt of various European countries such as Greece, Italy and Spain. One or more member states might exit the European Union, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy. These problems, and related political and monetary efforts to address these problems, may increase the potential for market declines in one or more member states that can spread to global markets. These increased risks may persist and may result in greater volatility in the securities markets and the potential for impaired liquidity and valuation. Currency Risk is the risk that the dollar value of foreign investments will change in response to changes in currency exchange rates. If a foreign currency weakens against the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of an investment denominated in that currency would also decline. Credit Risk is the risk that the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security, or the counterparty of a derivatives contract or repurchase agreement, is unable or unwilling (or is perceived to be unable or unwilling) to make timely payment of principal and/or interest, or to otherwise honor its obligations. Interest Rate Risk is the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of changes in interest rates. A fund with a longer average portfolio duration will be more sensitive to changes in interest rates than a fund with a shorter average portfolio duration. Derivatives Risk is a combination of several risks, including the risks that: (1) an investment in a derivative instrument will not correlate well with the performance of the securities or asset class to which the Fund seeks exposure, (2) a derivative instrument entailing leverage may result in a loss greater than the principal amount invested, and (3) derivatives not traded on an exchange may be subject to credit risk, as well as liquidity risk and the related risk that the instrument is difficult or impossible to value accurately. The methodology the Fund uses to establish the fair value of a derivative may result in a value materially different from the value obtained using an alternative methodology. It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. Performance The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. Past performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividend income and capital gains distributions. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. For updated performance information, please visit the Fund’s website at www.geam.com or call 1-800-242-0134. Calendar Year Total Returns (%) Highest/Lowest quarterly results during this time period were: Highest      18.96%      (quarter ended June 30, 2009) Lowest     -23.60%      (quarter ended December 31, 2008) Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for the periods ended December 31, 2012) After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Investment Class shares only and after-tax returns for Service Class shares will vary. 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The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be: Portfolio Turnover The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Expense Example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 15% of the average value of its portfolio. Principal Investment Strategies The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its net assets under normal circumstances in equity securities, such as common and preferred stocks. The Fund invests primarily in a limited number of large and medium sized companies (meaning companies with a market capitalization of $2 billion or more) that the portfolio manager believes have above-average growth histories and/or growth potential. The portfolio manager selects equity securities from a number of industries based on the merits of individual companies. In seeking to satisfy the Fund’s investment objective with respect to future income, the portfolio manager will also consider companies that have the potential to pay dividends in the future. Stock selection is key to the performance of the Fund. The portfolio manager seeks to identify securities of companies with characteristics such as:<ul> <li style="margin-left:-20px">above-average annual growth rates</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">financial strength (favorable debt ratios and other financial characteristics)</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">leadership in their respective industries</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">high quality management focused on generating shareholder value</li></ul>The portfolio manager may consider selling a security when one of these characteristics no longer applies, or when valuation becomes excessive and more attractive alternatives are identified. The Fund also may invest to a lesser extent in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers and debt securities. The portfolio manager may also invest in various types of derivatives (such as options, futures and options on futures) to gain exposure to certain types of securities as an alternative to investing directly in such securities. Principal Risks The principal risks of investing in the Fund are: Securities Market Risk is the risk that the value of securities owned by the Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting particular companies or the securities markets generally. A general downturn in the securities markets may cause multiple asset classes to decline in value simultaneously, although equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. Negative conditions and price declines may occur unexpectedly and dramatically. In addition, the Fund could be forced to sell portfolio securities at an inopportune time in order to meet unusually large or frequent redemption requests in times of overall market turmoil or declining prices for the securities. Growth Investing Risk is the risk of investing in growth stocks that may be more volatile than other stocks because they are more sensitive to investor perceptions of the issuing company’s growth potential. Growth-oriented funds will typically underperform when value investing is in favor. Mid-Cap Company Risk is the risk that investing in securities of mid-cap companies could entail greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. Mid-cap companies tend to have more narrow product lines, more limited financial resources and a more limited trading market for their stocks, as compared with larger companies. As a result, their stock prices may decline more significantly or more rapidly than stocks of larger companies as market conditions change. Diversification Risk: Although the Fund is a diversified fund, it may invest in securities of a limited number of issuers in an effort to achieve a potentially greater investment return than a fund that invests in a larger number of issuers. As a result, price movements of a single issuer’s securities will have a greater impact on the Fund’s net asset value, causing it to fluctuate more than that of a more widely diversified fund. Foreign Investment Risk is the risk that investing in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers may result in the Fund experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to smaller markets, differing reporting, accounting and auditing standards, nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockages and political changes or diplomatic developments. The costs of investing in many foreign markets are higher than the U.S. and investments may be less liquid. Recently, additional risks have arisen related to the high levels of debt of various European countries such as Greece, Italy and Spain. One or more member states might exit the European Union, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy. These problems, and related political and monetary efforts to address these problems, may increase the potential for market declines in one or more member states that can spread to global markets. These increased risks may persist and may result in greater volatility in the securities markets and the potential for impaired liquidity and valuation. Currency Risk is the risk that the dollar value of foreign investments will change in response to changes in currency exchange rates. If a foreign currency weakens against the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of an investment denominated in that currency would also decline. Credit Risk is the risk that the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security, or the counterparty of a derivatives contract or repurchase agreement, is unable or unwilling (or is perceived to be unable or unwilling) to make timely payment of principal and/or interest, or to otherwise honor its obligations. Interest Rate Risk is the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of changes in interest rates. A fund with a longer average portfolio duration will be more sensitive to changes in interest rates than a fund with a shorter average portfolio duration. Derivatives Risk is a combination of several risks, including the risks that: (1) an investment in a derivative instrument will not correlate well with the performance of the securities or asset class to which the Fund seeks exposure, (2) a derivative instrument entailing leverage may result in a loss greater than the principal amount invested, and (3) derivatives not traded on an exchange may be subject to credit risk, as well as liquidity risk and the related risk that the instrument is difficult or impossible to value accurately. The methodology the Fund uses to establish the fair value of a derivative may result in a value materially different from the value obtained using an alternative methodology. It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. U.S. Large-Cap Core Equity Fund Investment Class  GEIVX    Service Class  GEVSX Investment Objectives Long-term growth of capital and future income. Fees and Expenses of the Fund The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment): Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) Expense Example The example below is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for each of the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods or continue to hold them. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be: Portfolio Turnover The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Expense Example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 83% of the average value of its portfolio. Principal Investment Strategies The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing at least 80% of its net assets under normal circumstances in equity securities of large-capitalization U.S. companies, such as common and preferred stocks. A U.S. company is a company that generates at least 50% of its revenues or profits from business activities in the U.S., has at least 50% of its assets situated in the U.S., or has the principal trading market for its securities in the U.S. The Fund invests in U.S. large-cap companies (meaning companies with a market capitalization of $8 billion or more) that the portfolio managers believe are undervalued by the market but have solid growth prospects. The portfolio managers will not sell a stock merely because the market capitalization of a company in the portfolio moves outside of its capitalization range. The portfolio managers employ a relative value approach to identify companies across all economic sectors which are undervalued relative to the market, their peers, their historical valuations or their growth rate potential. This approach results in a portfolio more broadly diversified across economic sectors and contrasts with other investing approaches that focus on low absolute valuations and often result in a portfolio concentrated in fewer sectors. A company may be undervalued for reasons such as market overreaction to recent company, industry or economic events. In seeking to satisfy the Fund’s investment objective with respect to future income, the portfolio managers will also consider companies that have the potential to pay dividends in the future. Stock selection is key to the performance of the Fund. The portfolio managers seek to identify securities of companies with characteristics such as: <ul> <li style="margin-left:-20px">low valuations in relation to their peers and the overall market </li><li style="margin-left:-20px">the potential for long-term earnings growth</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">above-average dividend yields </li><li style="margin-left:-20px">high quality management focused on generating shareholder value </li><li style="margin-left:-20px">financial strength (favorable debt ratios and other financial characteristics) </li><li style="margin-left:-20px">a catalyst such as changing industry fundamentals, introduction of a new product, a company restructuring, or a change in management </li></ul>The portfolio managers may consider selling a security when one of these characteristics no longer applies, or when valuation becomes excessive and more attractive alternatives are identified. The Fund also may invest to a lesser extent in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers and debt securities. The portfolio managers may also invest in various types of derivatives (such as options, futures and options on futures) to gain exposure to certain types of securities as an alternative to investing directly in such securities. Principal Risks The principal risks of investing in the Fund are: Securities Market Risk is the risk that the value of securities owned by the Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting particular companies or the securities markets generally. A general downturn in the securities markets may cause multiple asset classes to decline in value simultaneously, although equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. Negative conditions and price declines may occur unexpectedly and dramatically. In addition, the Fund could be forced to sell portfolio securities at an inopportune time in order to meet unusually large or frequent redemption requests in times of overall market turmoil or declining prices for the securities. Value Investing Risk is the risk of investing in undervalued stocks that may not realize their perceived value for extended periods of time or may never realize their perceived value. Value stocks may respond differently to market and other developments than other types of stocks. Value-oriented funds will typically underperform when growth investing is in favor. Foreign Investment Risk is the risk that investing in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers may result in the Fund experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to smaller markets, differing reporting, accounting and auditing standards, nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockages and political changes or diplomatic developments. The costs of investing in many foreign markets are higher than the U.S. and investments may be less liquid. Recently, additional risks have arisen related to the high levels of debt of various European countries such as Greece, Italy and Spain. One or more member states might exit the European Union, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy. These problems, and related political and monetary efforts to address these problems, may increase the potential for market declines in one or more member states that can spread to global markets. These increased risks may persist and may result in greater volatility in the securities markets and the potential for impaired liquidity and valuation. Currency Risk is the risk that the dollar value of foreign investments will change in response to changes in currency exchange rates. If a foreign currency weakens against the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of an investment denominated in that currency would also decline. Credit Risk is the risk that the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security, or the counterparty of a derivatives contract or repurchase agreement, is unable or unwilling (or is perceived to be unable or unwilling) to make timely payment of principal and/or interest, or to otherwise honor its obligations. Interest Rate Risk is the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of changes in interest rates. A fund with a longer average portfolio duration will be more sensitive to changes in interest rates than a fund with a shorter average portfolio duration. Derivatives Risk is a combination of several risks, including the risks that: (1) an investment in a derivative instrument will not correlate well with the performance of the securities or asset class to which the Fund seeks exposure, (2) a derivative instrument entailing leverage may result in a loss greater than the principal amount invested, and (3) derivatives not traded on an exchange may be subject to credit risk, as well as liquidity risk and the related risk that the instrument is difficult or impossible to value accurately. The methodology the Fund uses to establish the fair value of a derivative may result in a value materially different from the value obtained using an alternative methodology. It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. Performance The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. Past performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividend income and capital gains distributions. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. For updated performance information, please visit the Fund’s website at www.geam.com or call 1-800-242-0134. Calendar Year Total Returns (%) The bar chart shows the performance of the Fund’s Investment Class shares. Highest/Lowest quarterly results during this time period were: Highest      17.16%      (quarter ended June 30, 2009) Lowest     -21.20%      (quarter ended December 31, 2008) Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for the periods ended December 31, 2012) After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Investment Class shares only and after-tax returns for Service Class shares will vary. 0.83 It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. www.geam.com 1-800-242-0134 After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Investment Class shares only and after-tax returns for Service Class shares will vary. Highest 2009-06-30 0.1716 Lowest 2008-12-31 -0.212 0.245 0.1 0.0447 0.1822 0.1062 -0.3252 0.2651 0.1209 -0.0071 0.1413 0.2366 0.0842 0.0278 0.1641 0.0812 -0.357 0.3232 0.1056 -0.0239 0.1635 Highest 2009-06-30 0.1896 Lowest 2008-12-31 -0.236 An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. 0.1635 0.1572 0.1063 0.15 0.1613 0.16 0.0133 0.0083 0.0082 0.0123 0.0166 0.0636 0.056 0.0522 0.0618 0.071 0.0502 0.0413 0.0397 0.0267 0.0039 0.0457 0.0039 Performance The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of two broad-based securities market indices. Past performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividend income and capital gains distributions. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. For updated performance information, please visit the Fund’s website at www.geam.com or call 1-800-242-0134. 0.0025 The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of two broad-based securities market indices. 0.0039 0.0064 The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. 1-800-242-0134 www.geam.com Calendar Year Total Returns (%) The bar chart shows the performance of the Fund’s Investment Class shares. Highest/Lowest quarterly results during this time period were: Highest      20.39%      (quarter ended June 30, 2009) Lowest     -27.16%      (quarter ended December 31, 2008) Highest Lowest 0.2039 -0.2716 2009-06-30 2008-12-31 Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for the periods ended December 31, 2012) After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Investment Class shares only and after-tax returns for Service Class shares will vary. 40 65 127 205 221 357 497 After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. 798 Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Investment Class shares only and after-tax returns for Service Class shares will vary. 0.2943 0.0726 0.1082 0.1117 0.0171 0.138 0.16 0.0947 0.0571 0.0164 0.0045 0.0087 0.0138 0.0166 -0.3615 0.0614 0.0594 0.071 0.3907 0.1195 0.0105 0.0369 0.2131 0.0269 0.0275 0.0489 0.0207 0.2076 0.2131 0.1385 0.2108 0.16 0.1525 The bar chart shows the performance of the Fund’s Investment Class shares. 0.0313 0.0403 0.0299 0.0379 0.0166 0.0312 0.0713 0.0638 0.0593 0.0681 0.071 0.0752 0.0357 0.0289 0.0276 0.0305 0.0223 0.0052 January 28, 2014 0.71 It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. 0.1413 0.0733 An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. 2000-02-02 2000-02-02 2000-02-02 2005-09-30 2000-01-31 www.geam.com 1-800-242-0134 The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleShareholderFeesU.S.Large-CapCoreEquityFund column period compact * ~</div> The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. After-tax returns are shown for Investment Class shares only and after-tax returns for Service Class shares will vary. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualFundOperatingExpensesU.S.Large-CapCoreEquityFund column period compact * ~</div> 63 1999-10-31 1999-10-31 2001-01-03 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualTotalReturnsPremierGrowthEquityFundBarChart column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualTotalReturnsU.S.Large-CapCoreEquityFundBarChart column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleExpenseExampleTransposedU.S.Large-CapCoreEquityFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualTotalReturnsU.S.EquityFundBarChart column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleShareholderFeesPremierGrowthEquityFund column period compact * ~</div> -0.0001 -0.0001 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleShareholderFeesU.S.EquityFund column period compact * ~</div> 0.0038 0.0038 39 122 213 480 1999-10-29 1999-10-29 1999-10-29 International Equity Fund Investment Class  GIEIX    Service Class  GIESX Investment Objective Long-term growth of capital. Fees and Expenses of the Fund The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment): Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) Expense Example The example below is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for each of the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods or continue to hold them. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be: Portfolio Turnover The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Expense Example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 50% of the average value of its portfolio. Principal Investment Strategies The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets under normal circumstances in equity securities, such as common and preferred stocks. The Fund invests primarily (meaning at least 65%) in companies in both developed and emerging market countries outside the U.S. An issuer is considered to be located outside the U.S. if at least 50% of its revenues or profits are from business activities located outside the U.S., at least 50% of its assets are located outside the U.S., or the principal trading market for its securities is located outside the U.S. The portfolio managers focus on companies whose security prices they believe do not fully reflect their potential for growth. Under normal circumstances, the Fund’s assets are invested in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) companies representing at least three different countries. Stock selection is key to the performance of the Fund. The portfolio managers seek to identify securities of companies with characteristics such as: <ul><li style="margin-left:-20px">low valuation relative to their long term cash earnings potential</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">potential for significant improvement in the company’s business</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">financial strength (favorable debt ratios and other financial characteristics)</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">sufficient liquidity</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">large or medium capitalization (meaning a market capitalization of $2 billion or more)</li></ul>The portfolio managers may consider selling a security when one of these characteristics no longer applies, or when valuation becomes excessive and more attractive alternatives are identified. The Fund also may invest to a lesser extent in debt securities and may invest in securities of companies located in the U.S. The portfolio managers may also invest in various types of derivatives (such as options, futures and options on futures) to gain exposure to certain types of securities as an alternative to investing directly in such securities. Principal Risks The principal risks of investing in the Fund are: Securities Market Risk is the risk that the value of securities owned by the Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting particular companies or the securities markets generally. A general downturn in the securities markets may cause multiple asset classes to decline in value simultaneously, although equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. Negative conditions and price declines may occur unexpectedly and dramatically. In addition, the Fund could be forced to sell portfolio securities at an inopportune time in order to meet unusually large or frequent redemption requests in times of overall market turmoil or declining prices for the securities. Foreign Investment Risk is the risk that investing in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers may result in the Fund experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to smaller markets, differing reporting, accounting and auditing standards, nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockages and political changes or diplomatic developments. The costs of investing in many foreign markets are higher than the U.S., and investments may be less liquid. Recently, additional risks have arisen related to the high levels of debt of various European countries such as Greece, Italy and Spain. One or more member states might exit the European Union, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy. These problems, and related political and monetary efforts to address these problems, may increase the potential for market declines in one or more member states that can spread to global markets. These increased risks may persist and may result in greater volatility in the securities markets and the potential for impaired liquidity and valuation. Currency Risk is the risk that the dollar value of foreign investments will change in response to changes in currency exchange rates. If a foreign currency weakens against the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of an investment denominated in that currency would also decline. Growth Investing Risk is the risk of investing in growth stocks that may be more volatile than other stocks because they are more sensitive to investor perceptions of the issuing company’s growth potential. Growth-oriented funds will typically underperform when value investing is in favor. Mid-Cap Company Risk is the risk that investing in securities of mid-cap companies could entail greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. Mid-cap companies tend to have more narrow product lines, more limited financial resources and a more limited trading market for their stocks, as compared with larger companies. As a result, their stock prices may decline more significantly or more rapidly than stocks of larger companies as market conditions change. Emerging Markets Risk is the risk of investing in securities of companies located in emerging market countries, which primarily includes increased foreign investment risk. Emerging market countries may have unstable governments and/or economies that are subject to sudden change, and may also lack the legal, business and social framework to support securities markets, which tends to make investments less liquid and more volatile. Valuation Risk is the risk that the portfolio securities that have been valued using techniques other than market quotations, may have valuations that are different from those produced using other methodologies, and that such securities may be sold at discounts to the values established by the Fund. Credit Risk is the risk that the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security, or the counterparty of a derivatives contract or repurchase agreement, is unable or unwilling (or is perceived to be unable or unwilling) to make timely payment of principal and/or interest, or to otherwise honor its obligations. Interest Rate Risk is the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of changes in interest rates. A fund with a longer average portfolio duration will be more sensitive to changes in interest rates than a fund with a shorter average portfolio duration. Derivatives Risk is a combination of several risks, including the risks that: (1) an investment in a derivative instrument will not correlate well with the performance of the securities or asset class to which the Fund seeks exposure, (2) a derivative instrument entailing leverage may result in a loss greater than the principal amount invested, and (3) derivatives not traded on an exchange may be subject to credit risk, as well as liquidity risk and the related risk that the instrument is difficult or impossible to value accurately. The methodology the Fund uses to establish the fair value of a derivative may result in a value materially different from the value obtained using an alternative methodology. It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. 1997-11-25 1997-11-25 1997-11-25 2001-01-03 1997-11-30 An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. www.geam.com 1-800-242-0134 Performance The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. Past performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividend income and capital gains distributions. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. For updated performance information, please visit the Fund’s website at www.geam.com or call 1-800-242-0134. Calendar Year Total Returns (%) The bar chart shows the performance of the Fund’s Investment Class shares. Highest/Lowest quarterly results during this time period were: Highest      24.64%      (quarter ended June 30, 2009) Lowest     -23.06%      (quarter ended December 31, 2008) Highest 2009-06-30 0.2464 Lowest 2008-12-31 -0.2306 S&P 500 Index Fund Investment Class  GIDIX     Service Class  GIDSX Investment Objectives Growth of capital and accumulation of income that corresponds to the investment return of the S&P 500® Composite Stock Index (S&P 500® Index). Fees and Expenses of the Fund The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment): Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) Expense Example The example below is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for each of the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods or continue to hold them. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same, taking into account the fee waiver in the first year only for each of the time periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be: Portfolio Turnover The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Expense Example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 11% of the average value of its portfolio. Principal Investment Strategies The Fund seeks to replicate the return of the S&P 500® Index while holding transaction costs low and minimizing portfolio turnover. The portfolio manager attempts to achieve a correlation between the Fund’s total return and that of the S&P 500® Index of at least 0.95, without taking expenses into account. The Fund is not managed according to traditional methods of “active” investment management, which involve the buying and selling of securities based upon economic, financial and market analysis and investment judgment. Instead, the Fund utilizes a passive investment approach, attempting to replicate the investment performance of the S&P 500® Index through automated statistical analytic procedures. To the extent that the Fund is unable to purchase all 500 stocks of the S&P 500® Index, the Fund will purchase a representative sample of the stocks listed in the S&P 500® Index in proportion to their weightings. However in some cases, the Fund’s weightings in particular industry segments represented in the S&P 500® Index may differ from those of the S&P 500® Index. The Fund also may invest to a lesser extent in debt securities, securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers and other securities that are not in the S&P 500® Index. All securities held by the Fund are acquired to seek to fulfill its investment objective. The portfolio managers may also invest in various types of derivatives (such as options, futures and options on futures) to gain exposure to certain types of securities as an alternative to investing directly in securities comprising the index. The Fund will not adopt a temporary defensive strategy in times of declining stock prices and therefore you will bear the risk of such declines. Principal Risks The principal risks of investing in the Fund are: Securities Market Risk is the risk that the value of securities owned by the Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting particular companies or the securities markets generally. A general downturn in the securities markets may cause multiple asset classes to decline in value simultaneously, although equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. Negative conditions and price declines may occur unexpectedly and dramatically. In addition, the Fund could be forced to sell portfolio securities at an inopportune time in order to meet unusually large or frequent redemption requests in times of overall market turmoil or declining prices for the securities. Passive Strategy Risk: The Fund utilizes a passive investment strategy, which attempts to replicate the composition of an unmanaged index of securities. The ability of the Fund to achieve significant correlation between the performance of the Fund and the index may be affected by changes in the securities markets, changes in the composition of the index, the timing of purchases and redemptions of Fund shares and fees and expenses of the Fund. Any performance better than the index would be unusual and temporary. Derivatives Risk is a combination of several risks, including the risks that: (1) an investment in a derivative instrument will not correlate well with the performance of the securities or asset class to which the Fund seeks exposure, (2) a derivative instrument entailing leverage may result in a loss greater than the principal amount invested, and (3) derivatives not traded on an exchange may be subject to credit risk, as well as liquidity risk and the related risk that the instrument is difficult or impossible to value accurately. The methodology the Fund uses to establish the fair value of a derivative may result in a value materially different from the value obtained using an alternative methodology. It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. Performance The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. Past performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividend income and capital gains distributions. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. For updated performance information, please visit the Fund’s website at www.geam.com or call 1-800-242-0134. Calendar Year Total Returns (%) The bar chart shows the performance of the Fund’s Investment Class shares. Highest/Lowest quarterly results during this time period were: Highest      16.07%      (quarter ended June 30, 2009) Lowest     -21.93%      (quarter ended December 31, 2008) Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for the periods ended December 31, 2012) After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Investment Class shares only and after-tax returns for Service Class shares will vary. January 28, 2014 0.11 It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. www.geam.com 1-800-242-0134 After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Investment Class shares only and after-tax returns for Service Class shares will vary. Highest 2009-06-30 0.1607 Lowest 2008-12-31 After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Investment Class shares only and after-tax returns for Service Class shares will vary. 0.2193 The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. 0.2835 0.1068 0.0474 0.1563 0.0542 -0.3711 0.2701 0.1478 0.0203 0.1585 0.0015 0.0015 0.0025 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001 0.0017 0.0042 0.0016 0.0041 Small-Cap Equity Fund Investment Class  GSVIX    Service Class  GSQSX Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for the periods ended December 31, 2012) After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Investment Class shares only and after-tax returns for Service Class shares will vary. 0.0089 Investment Objective Long-term growth of capital. Fees and Expenses of the Fund The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) Expense Example The example below is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for each of the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods or continue to hold them. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same, taking into account the fee waiver in the first year only for each of the time periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be: Portfolio Turnover The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Expense Example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 36% of the average value of its portfolio. Principal Investment Strategies The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets under normal circumstances in equity securities of small-cap companies, such as common and preferred stocks. The Fund defines a small-cap company as one with a market capitalization that, at the time of investment, falls between (a) the bottom range of the Russell 2000® Index (Russell 2000 Index) and (b) the greater of either the top range of the Russell 2000 Index or $3 billion. As of December 31, 2012, the market capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000 Index ranged from $27 million to $4.66 billion*. The portfolio managers will not sell a stock merely because the market capitalization of a company in the portfolio moves outside of this capitalization range or because the index capitalization range changes. The Fund uses a multi-sub-adviser investment strategy that combines growth, value and core investment management styles. The investment adviser will allocate the Fund’s assets among the sub-advisers to maintain exposure to a combination of investment styles, but may have larger allocations to certain sub-advisers based on its assessment of the potential for better performance or to address capacity constraints of a particular sub-adviser, among other reasons. As a result, this orientation will typically produce a portfolio that does not materially favor value or growth style investing, and allows the Fund the potential to benefit from both value and growth cycles in the marketplace. Stock selection is key to the performance of the Fund. The portfolio managers seek to identify securities of companies with characteristics such as:<ul> <li style="margin-left:-20px">high quality management focused on generating shareholder value</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">attractive products or services</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">appropriate capital structure</li></ul><ul><li style="margin-left:-20px">strong competitive positions in their industries</li></ul>In addition, the portfolio managers of a sub-adviser with a value investment style generally will seek to identify securities of companies with characteristics such as attractive valuation, while portfolio managers of a sub-adviser with a growth investment style generally will seek to identify securities of companies with strong growth potential. *   The Russell 2000 Index is constructed to provide an unbiased small-cap barometer and is reconstituted annually. The capitalization range, however, may change significantly intra-year due to changes in the market capitalization of securities in the Index. The portfolio managers may consider selling a security when one of these characteristics no longer applies, or when valuation becomes excessive and more attractive alternatives are identified. The Fund also may invest to a lesser extent in securities with capitalizations outside the Fund’s small-cap range, debt securities and securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers. The portfolio managers may also invest in various types of derivatives (such as options, futures and options on futures) to gain exposure to certain types of securities as an alternative to investing directly in such securities. Principal Risks 0.0025 -0.0001 -0.0001 The principal risks of investing in the Fund are: Securities Market Risk is the risk that the value of securities owned by the Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting particular companies or the securities markets generally. A general downturn in the securities markets may cause multiple asset classes to decline in value simultaneously, although equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. Negative conditions and price declines may occur unexpectedly and dramatically. In addition, the Fund could be forced to sell portfolio securities at an inopportune time in order to meet unusually large or frequent redemption requests in times of overall market turmoil or declining prices for the securities. Small-Cap Company Risk is the risk that investing in the securities of small-cap companies may pose greater market and liquidity risks than larger, more established companies, because of limited product lines and/or operating history, limited financial resources, limited trading markets, and the potential lack of management depth. In addition, the securities of such companies are typically more volatile than securities of larger capitalization companies. Growth Investing Risk is the risk of investing in growth stocks that may be more volatile than other stocks because they are more sensitive to investor perceptions of the issuing company’s growth potential. Growth-oriented funds will typically underperform when value investing is in favor. Value Investing Risk is the risk of investing in undervalued stocks that may not realize their perceived value for extended periods of time or may never realize their perceived value. Value stocks may respond differently to market and other developments than other types of stocks. Value-oriented funds will typically underperform when growth investing is in favor. Allocation Risk is the risk that GE Asset Management may not allocate assets of the Fund among investment management styles in an optimal manner, if, among other reasons, it does not correctly assess the attractiveness of an investment style. Foreign Investment Risk is the risk that investing in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers may result in the Fund experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to smaller markets, differing reporting, accounting and auditing standards, nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockages and political changes or diplomatic developments. The costs of investing in many foreign markets are higher than the U.S. and investments may be less liquid. Recently, additional risks have arisen related to the high levels of debt of various European countries such as Greece, Italy and Spain. One or more member states might exit the European Union, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy. These problems, and related political and monetary efforts to address these problems, may increase the potential for market declines in one or more member states that can spread to global markets. These increased risks may persist and may result in greater volatility in the securities markets and the potential for impaired liquidity and valuation. Valuation Risk is the risk that the portfolio securities that have been valued using techniques other than market quotations, may have valuations that are different from those produced using other methodologies, and that such securities may be sold at discounts to the values established by the Fund. Currency Risk is the risk that the dollar value of foreign investments will change in response to changes in currency exchange rates. If a foreign currency weakens against the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of an investment denominated in that currency would also decline. Credit Risk is the risk that the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security, or the counterparty of a derivatives contract or repurchase agreement, is unable or unwilling (or is perceived to be unable or unwilling) to make timely payment of principal and/or interest, or to otherwise honor its obligations. Interest Rate Risk is the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of changes in interest rates. A fund with a longer average portfolio duration will be more sensitive to changes in interest rates than a fund with a shorter average portfolio duration. Derivatives Risk is a combination of several risks, including the risks that: (1) an investment in a derivative instrument will not correlate well with the performance of the securities or asset class to which the Fund seeks exposure, (2) a derivative instrument entailing leverage may result in a loss greater than the principal amount invested, and (3) derivatives not traded on an exchange may be subject to credit risk, as well as liquidity risk and the related risk that the instrument is difficult or impossible to value accurately. The methodology the Fund uses to establish the fair value of a derivative may result in a value materially different from the value obtained using an alternative methodology. It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. 0.0001 Performance The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. Past performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividend income and capital gains distributions. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. For updated performance information, please visit the Fund’s website at www.geam.com or call 1-800-242-0134. Calendar Year Total Returns (%) 0.0001 The bar chart shows the performance of the Fund’s Investment Class shares. 0.0116 Highest/Lowest quarterly results during this time period were: Highest      20.58%      (quarter ended June 30, 2009) Lowest     -27.40%      (quarter ended December 31, 2008) 16 Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for the periods ended December 31, 2012) 54 134 After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Investment Class shares only and after-tax returns for Service Class shares will vary. 95 234 0.0115 216 529 -0.02 -0.02 January 28, 2014 0.02 0.02 0.36 42 0.0055 0.0055 It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. 0.0025 0.0001 0.0001 0.0056 0.0081 0.1585 0.1506 0.1031 0.1556 0.16 0.0162 0.0077 0.0084 0.0134 0.0166 0.0699 0.0622 0.0566 0.071 57 83 0.0457 0.0373 0.035 0.0393 0.0457 179 259 313 450 701 1002 www.geam.com 1-800-242-0134 117 After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Investment Class shares only and after-tax returns for Service Class shares will vary. 366 635 0.4054 0.1611 1404 0.193 0.252 0.2362 -0.4435 0.2735 0.0549 -0.1589 0.2079 The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. 0.2079 0.2008 0.137 0.2046 0.1732 -0.0535 -0.0628 -0.0484 -0.056 -0.0369 0.0863 0.0778 0.0736 0.2437 0.0835 0.0821 0.1565 0.0498 0.0948 0.0397 0.0392 0.0312 0.044 0.1358 0.0238 0.1485 0.1308 0.1108 0.1636 -0.3664 0.3057 0.2769 0.0461 0.0413 0.038 0.0327 0.0435 0.0355 0.1485 0.0866 0.0773 0.0724 0.0971 0.0815 0.0676 0.0643 0.0526 0.0642 2009-06-30 1997-11-25 1997-11-25 1997-11-25 2005-09-30 1997-11-30 Highest 0.2058 Lowest 2008-12-31 -0.274 1997-11-30 2001-01-03 1997-11-25 1997-11-25 1997-11-25 1998-08-03 1998-08-03 1998-08-03 1998-07-31 -0.0001 -0.0001 0.5 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualFundOperatingExpensesSandP500IndexFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleExpenseExampleTransposedSandP500IndexFund column period compact * ~</div> 0.0089 92 289 0.0001 503 1119 0.0001 0.0091 0.009 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualTotalReturnsSandP500IndexFundBarChart column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAverageAnnualTotalReturnsTransposedSandP500IndexFund column period compact * ~</div> Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment): <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleShareholderFeesSandP500IndexFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualFundOperatingExpensesIncomeFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleExpenseExampleTransposedIncomeFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAverageAnnualTotalReturnsTransposedIncomeFund column period compact * ~</div> 0.1457 2005-09-30 Income Fund Investment Class  GFIIX    Service Class  GEISX Investment Objective Maximum income consistent with prudent investment management and the preservation of capital. Fees and Expenses of the Fund The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment): Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) Expense Example The example below is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for each of the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods or continue to hold them. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same, taking into account the fee waiver in the first year only for each of the time periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be: Portfolio Turnover The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Expense Example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 403% of the average value of its portfolio. Principal Investment Strategies The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets under normal circumstances in debt securities. The Fund invests primarily in a variety of investment-grade debt securities, such as mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds, U.S. Government securities and money market instruments. The Fund normally has a weighted average maturity of approximately five to ten years, but is subject to no limitation with respect to the maturities of the instruments in which it may invest. U.S. Government securities are securities that are issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. Government or one of its agencies or instrumentalities. Some U.S. Government securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, such as U.S. Treasury bills and notes and obligations of the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae). Other U.S. Government securities are backed by the issuer’s right to borrow from the U.S. Treasury, such as Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) securities, while some are backed only by the credit of the issuing organization, such as obligations of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac). The portfolio managers seek to identify debt securities with characteristics such as: <ul><li style="margin-left:-20px">attractive yields and prices</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">the potential for capital appreciation</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">reasonable credit quality</li></ul>The portfolio managers may consider selling a security when one of these characteristics no longer applies, or when valuation becomes excessive and more attractive alternatives are identified. The Fund also may invest to a lesser extent in asset-backed securities, high yield securities (also known as “junk bonds”), foreign (non-U.S.) debt securities and equity securities, such as exchange traded funds. The portfolio managers may also invest in various types of derivatives (such as options, futures and options on futures) to manage interest rate risk (also known as duration) and to manage exposure to credit quality. Principal Risks The principal risks of investing in the Fund are: Securities Market Risk is the risk that the value of securities owned by the Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting particular companies or the securities markets generally. A general downturn in the securities markets may cause multiple asset classes to decline in value simultaneously, although equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. Negative conditions and price declines may occur unexpectedly and dramatically. In addition, the Fund could be forced to sell portfolio securities at an inopportune time in order to meet unusually large or frequent redemption requests in times of overall market turmoil or declining prices for the securities. Interest Rate Risk is the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of changes in interest rates. A fund with a longer average portfolio duration will be more sensitive to changes in interest rates than a fund with a shorter average portfolio duration. Credit Risk is the risk that the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security, or the counterparty of a derivatives contract or repurchase agreement, is unable or unwilling (or is perceived to be unable or unwilling) to make timely payment of principal and/or interest, or to otherwise honor its obligations. Prepayment Risk is the risk that during periods of falling interest rates, issuers of debt securities may repay higher rate securities before their maturity dates. This may cause the Fund to lose potential price appreciation and to be forced to reinvest the unanticipated proceeds at lower interest rates. Mortgaged-Backed Securities Risk is the risk of investing in mortgaged-backed securities, and includes interest rate risk, prepayment risk and the risk that the Fund could lose money if there are defaults on the mortgage loans underlying these securities. High Yield Securities Risk is the risk that high yield securities or unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as “junk bonds”) are more likely to default than higher rated securities. The market value of these securities is more sensitive to corporate developments and economic conditions and can be volatile. Market conditions can diminish liquidity and make accurate valuations difficult to obtain. Asset-Backed Securities Risk is the risk of investing in asset-backed securities, and includes interest rate risk, prepayment risk and the risk that the Fund could lose money if there are defaults on the loans underlying these securities. Valuation Risk is the risk that the portfolio securities that have been valued using techniques other than market quotations, may have valuations that are different from those produced using other methodologies, and that such securities may be sold at discounts to the values established by the Fund. Foreign Investment Risk is the risk that investing in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers may result in the Fund experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to smaller markets, differing reporting, accounting and auditing standards, nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockages and political changes or diplomatic developments. The costs of investing in many foreign markets are higher than the U.S. and investments may be less liquid. Recently, additional risks have arisen related to the high levels of debt of various European countries such as Greece, Italy and Spain. One or more member states might exit the European Union, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy. These problems, and related political and monetary efforts to address these problems, may increase the potential for market declines in one or more member states that can spread to global markets. These increased risks may persist and may result in greater volatility in the securities markets and the potential for impaired liquidity and valuation. Currency Risk is the risk that the dollar value of foreign investments will change in response to changes in currency exchange rates. If a foreign currency weakens against the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of an investment denominated in that currency would also decline. Derivatives Risk is a combination of several risks, including the risks that: (1) an investment in a derivative instrument will not correlate well with the performance of the securities or asset class to which the Fund seeks exposure, (2) a derivative instrument entailing leverage may result in a loss greater than the principal amount invested, and (3) derivatives not traded on an exchange may be subject to credit risk, as well as liquidity risk and the related risk that the instrument is difficult or impossible to value accurately. The methodology the Fund uses to establish the fair value of a derivative may result in a value materially different from the value obtained using an alternative methodology. It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. January 28, 2014 4.03 Performance The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. Past performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividend income and capital gains distributions. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. For updated performance information, please visit the Fund’s website at www.geam.com or call 1-800-242-0134. The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. www.geam.com 1-800-242-0134 Calendar Year Total Returns (%) Highest/Lowest quarterly results during this time period were: Highest      4.49%      (quarter ended September 30, 2009) Lowest     -2.36%      (quarter ended June 30, 2004) Highest 0.0449 2009-09-30 Lowest -0.0236 2004-06-30 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualFundOperatingExpensesMoneyMarketFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleExpenseExampleTransposedMoneyMarketFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAverageAnnualTotalReturnsTransposedMoneyMarketFund column period compact * ~</div> Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for the periods ended December 31, 2012) 0.0022 0.0022 0.0025 0.0001 0.0001 0.0002 0.0002 0.0025 0.005 0.0023 0.0048 -0.0002 -0.0002 24 49 Strategic Investment Fund Investment Class  GSIVX    Service Class  GSRVX Investment Objective Maximum total return (total return includes both income and capital appreciation). Fees and Expenses of the Fund 80 158 141 278 The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. 321 Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment): 626 Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) Expense Example The example below is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for each of the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods or continue to hold them. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same, taking into account the fee waiver in the first year only for each of the time periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be: Portfolio Turnover The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Expense Example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 188% of the average value of its portfolio. Principal Investment Strategies The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in a combination of U.S. and foreign equity and debt securities and cash. The Fund’s asset allocation process utilizes information from GE Asset Management’s Asset Allocation Committee to diversify holdings across these asset classes. The Fund adjusts its weightings based on market and economic conditions to meet its objective. The Fund invests in equity securities, such as common and preferred stocks, principally for their capital appreciation potential and investment-grade debt securities principally for their income potential. The Fund invests in cash principally for the preservation of capital, income potential or maintenance of liquidity. Within each asset class, the portfolio managers primarily use active security selection to choose securities based on the perceived merits of individual issuers, although portfolio managers of different asset classes or strategies may place different emphasis on the various characteristics of a company (as identified below) during the selection process. The portfolio managers seek to identify equity securities of companies with characteristics such as: <ul> <li style="margin-left:-20px">strong earnings growth</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">favorable valuation</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">a presence in successful industries</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">high quality management focused on generating shareholder value</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">large or medium capitalization (meaning a market capitalization of $2 billion or more) </li></ul>The portfolio managers seek to identify debt securities with characteristics such as: <ul> <li style="margin-left:-20px">attractive yields and prices</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">the potential for capital appreciation</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">reasonable credit quality (typically investment grade debt securities, such as mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds, U.S. Government securities and money market instruments) </li></ul>The portfolio managers may consider selling a security when one of these characteristics no longer applies, or when valuation becomes excessive and more attractive alternatives are identified. The portion of the Fund invested in debt securities normally has a weighted average maturity of approximately five to ten years, but is subject to no limitation with respect to the maturities of the instruments in which it may invest. The Fund may also invest in various types of derivatives (such as options, futures and options on futures) to gain exposure to certain types of securities or asset classes (such as securities of small capitalization companies) as an alternative to investing directly in such securities or asset classes, to manage currency exposure and interest rate exposure (also known as duration), and to manage exposure to credit quality. The Fund may hedge a portion of its foreign currency risk but is not required to do so. The Fund may also invest to a lesser extent in high yield securities (also known as “junk bonds”), equity and debt securities of companies that are located in emerging market countries, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) to gain exposure to securities including those of U.S. issuers that are principally engaged in or related to the real estate industry and to securities of issuers in emerging markets. Principal Risks The principal risks of investing in the Fund are: Securities Market Risk is the risk that the value of securities owned by the Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting particular companies or the securities markets generally. A general downturn in the securities markets may cause multiple asset classes to decline in value simultaneously, although equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. Negative conditions and price declines may occur unexpectedly and dramatically. In addition, the Fund could be forced to sell portfolio securities at an inopportune time in order to meet unusually large or frequent redemption requests in times of overall market turmoil or declining prices for the securities. Growth Investing Risk is the risk of investing in growth stocks that may be more volatile than other stocks because they are more sensitive to investor perceptions of the issuing company’s growth potential. Growth-oriented funds will typically underperform when value investing is in favor. Value Investing Risk is the risk of investing in undervalued stocks that may not realize their perceived value for extended periods of time or may never realize their perceived value. Value stocks may respond differently to market and other developments than other types of stocks. Value-oriented funds will typically underperform when growth investing is in favor. Foreign Investment Risk is the risk that investing in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers may result in the Fund experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to smaller markets, differing reporting, accounting and auditing standards, nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockages and political changes or diplomatic developments. The costs of investing in many foreign markets are higher than the U.S., and investments may be less liquid. Recently, additional risks have arisen related to the high levels of debt of various European countries such as Greece, Italy and Spain. One or more member states might exit the European Union, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy. These problems, and related political and monetary efforts to address these problems, may increase the potential for market declines in one or more member states that can spread to global markets. These increased risks may persist and may result in greater volatility in the securities markets and the potential for impaired liquidity and valuation. Currency Risk is the risk that the dollar value of foreign investments will change in response to changes in currency exchange rates. If a foreign currency weakens against the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of an investment denominated in that currency would also decline. Mid-Cap Company Risk is the risk that investing in the securities of mid-cap companies could entail greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. Mid-cap companies tend to have more narrow product lines, more limited financial resources and a more limited trading market for their stocks, as compared with larger companies. As a result, their stock prices may decline significantly as market conditions change. Small-Cap Company Risk is the risk that investing in the securities of small-cap companies may pose greater market and liquidity risks than larger, more established companies, because of limited product lines and/or operating history, limited financial resources, limited trading markets, and the potential lack of management depth. In addition, the securities of such companies are typically more volatile than securities of larger capitalization companies. Interest Rate Risk is the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of changes in interest rates. A fund with a longer average portfolio duration will be more sensitive to changes in interest rates than a fund with a shorter average portfolio duration. Credit Risk is the risk that the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security, or the counterparty of a derivatives contract or repurchase agreement, is unable or unwilling (or is perceived to be unable or unwilling) to make timely payment of principal and/or interest, or to otherwise honor its obligations. Prepayment Risk is the risk that during periods of falling interest rates, issuers of debt securities may repay higher rate securities before their maturity dates. This may cause the Fund to lose potential price appreciation and to be forced to reinvest the unanticipated proceeds at lower interest rates. Allocation Risk is the risk that GE Asset Management may not allocate assets of the Fund among strategies or asset classes in an optimal manner, if, among other reasons, it does not correctly assess the attractiveness of a strategy or asset class. Valuation Risk is the risk that the portfolio securities that have been valued using techniques other than market quotations, may have valuations that are different from those produced using other methodologies, and that such securities may be sold at discounts to the values established by the Fund. Liquidity Risk is the risk that the Fund cannot readily sell securities within seven days, at approximately the price at which the Fund has valued them or at a favorable time or price during periods of infrequent trading. Illiquid investments may trade at a substantial discount and may be subject to wide fluctuations in market value. High Yield Securities Risk is the risk that high yield securities or unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as “junk bonds”) are more likely to default than higher rated securities. The market value of these securities is more sensitive to corporate developments and economic conditions and can be volatile. Market conditions can diminish liquidity and make accurate valuations difficult to obtain. Emerging Markets Risk is the risk of investing in securities of companies located in emerging market countries, which primarily includes increased foreign investment risk. Emerging market countries may have unstable governments and/or economies that are subject to sudden change, and may also lack the legal, business and social framework to support securities markets, which tends to make investments less liquid and more volatile. Real Estate Securities Risk is the risk that an investment in real estate securities will be closely linked to the performance of the real estate markets. Property values or income may fall due to increasing vacancies or declining rents resulting from economic, legal, cultural or technological developments. Derivatives Risk is a combination of several risks, including the risks that: (1) an investment in a derivative instrument will not correlate well with the performance of the securities or asset class to which the Fund seeks exposure, (2) a derivative instrument entailing leverage may result in a loss greater than the principal amount invested, and (3) derivatives not traded on an exchange may be subject to credit risk, as well as liquidity risk and the related risk that the instrument is difficult or impossible to value accurately. The methodology the Fund uses to establish the fair value of a derivative may result in a value materially different from the value obtained using an alternative methodology. It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. Performance The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of three broad-based securities market indices. Past performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividend income and capital gains distributions. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. For updated performance information, please visit the Fund’s website at www.geam.com or call 1-800-242-0134. Calendar Year Total Returns (%) The bar chart shows the performance of the Fund’s Investment Class shares. Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for the periods ended December 31, 2012) After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Investment Class shares only and after-tax returns for Service Class shares will vary. January 28, 2014 0.0403 1.88 0.0406 0.0247 It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. 0.0457 0.0604 -0.0182 0.0736 0.0774 0.0797 0.0584 The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of three broad-based securities market indices. The Fund’s past performance, before and after taxes, is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. www.geam.com 1-800-242-0134 After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Investment Class shares only and after-tax returns for Service Class shares will vary. Highest 2003-06-30 0.1177 Lowest 2008-12-31 0.0584 0.0375 -0.1542 0.038 0.055 0.0422 0.0535 0.0365 0.0356 0.0507 0.0595 0.0479 0.03 0.0303 0.0518 0.0562 0.0346 0.0348 0.0527 0.06 0.0011 0.0011 0.2036 0.0836 0.039 0.1426 0.1188 -0.2888 Money Market Fund Investment Class  GEIXX    Service Class  GSSXX 0.2139 0.0976 0.0025 Investment Objective -0.0256 High level of current income consistent with the preservation of capital and maintenance of liquidity. Fees and Expenses of the Fund 0.0011 0.0036 The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. 0.1285 Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment): Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) Expense Example The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Expense Example, affect the Fund’s performance. Principal Investment Strategies The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in short-term, U.S. dollar denominated money market instruments. The Fund’s investments may include U.S. Government securities, repurchase agreements, commercial paper, certificates of deposit, variable rate securities, asset-backed securities, foreign debt securities, Eurodollar deposits and domestic and foreign bank deposits. U.S. Government securities are securities that are issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. Government or one of its agencies or instrumentalities. Some U.S. Government securities are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government, such as U.S. Treasury bills and notes and obligations of the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae). Other U.S. Government securities are backed by the issuer’s right to borrow from the U.S. Treasury, such as Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) securities, while some are backed only by the credit of the issuing organization, such as obligations of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac). The Fund invests consistent with regulatory standards governing security quality, maturity, liquidity and portfolio diversification. For example, the portfolio manager limits investments to high quality securities with remaining maturities of up to 13 months and limits the weighted average maturity of the Fund’s portfolio to 60 days or less. The Fund may invest more than 25% of its total assets in the domestic banking industry. All of the Fund’s portfolio investments, at the time of purchase, must be rated in the two highest short-term rating categories (or their unrated equivalents), and, immediately after the acquisition of a portfolio investment, at least 97% of the Fund’s assets must be invested in portfolio investments rated in the highest rating category (or its unrated equivalent), by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization. The investment adviser may consider the following factors when buying and selling securities for the Fund: (i) portfolio liquidity, (ii) redemption requests, (iii) yield management, and (iv) credit management. Principal Risks The principal risks of investing in the Fund are: Securities Market Risk is the risk that the value of securities owned by the Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting particular companies or the securities markets generally. A general downturn in the securities markets may cause multiple asset classes to decline in value simultaneously, although equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. Negative conditions and price declines may occur unexpectedly and dramatically. In addition, the Fund could be forced to sell portfolio securities at an inopportune time in order to meet unusually large or frequent redemption requests in times of overall market turmoil or declining prices for the securities. Interest Rate Risk is the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of changes in interest rates. A fund with a longer average portfolio duration will be more sensitive to changes in interest rates than a fund with a shorter average portfolio duration. Credit Risk is the risk that the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security, or the counterparty of a derivatives contract or repurchase agreement, is unable or unwilling (or is perceived to be unable or unwilling) to make timely payment of principal and/or interest, or to otherwise honor its obligations. Asset-Backed Securities Risk is the risk of investing in asset-backed securities, and includes interest rate risk, prepayment risk and the risk that the Fund could lose money if there are defaults on the loans underlying these securities. Banking Industry Risk. Adverse changes in economic and regulatory developments affecting the banking industry could affect the ability of the banks to meet their obligations. Such adverse economic changes may include substantial losses on loans, increases in non-performing assets and charge-offs and declines in total deposits. The activities of U.S. banks and most foreign banks are subject to comprehensive regulations which, in the case of U.S. regulations, have undergone substantial changes in the past decade and are currently subject to legislative and regulatory scrutiny. Banks may be particularly susceptible to certain economic factors, such as interest rate changes and adverse developments in the market for real estate. Fiscal and monetary policy and general economic cycles can affect the availability and cost of funds, loan demand and asset quality and thereby impact the earnings and financial conditions of banks. Foreign Investment Risk is the risk that investing in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers may result in the Fund experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to smaller markets, differing reporting, accounting and auditing standards, nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockages and political changes or diplomatic developments. The costs of investing in many foreign markets are higher than the U.S., and investments may be less liquid. Recently, additional risks have arisen related to the high levels of debt of various European countries such as Greece, Italy and Spain. One or more member states might exit the European Union, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy. These problems, and related political and monetary efforts to address these problems, may increase the potential for market declines in one or more member states that can spread to global markets. These increased risks may persist and may result in greater volatility in the securities markets and the potential for impaired liquidity and valuation. It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to maintain a net asset value of $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. The Fund’s yield will change due to movements in current short-term interest rates and market conditions. A change in interest rates or default on the Fund’s investments could cause the Fund’s share price to decline below $1.00. Performance The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of a 90 Day U.S. Treasury bill index. Past performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividend income and capital gains distributions. The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. For updated performance information, please visit the Fund’s website at www.geam.com or call 1-800-242-0134. Calendar Year Total Returns (%) The bar chart shows the performance of the Fund’s Investment Class shares. 11 37 0.0036 0.0036 Highest/Lowest quarterly results during this time period were: Highest      1.32%      (quarter ended December 31, 2006) Lowest      0.00%       (quarter ended March 31, 2010) 7-day Yield      0.06%      (as of December 31, 2012) 7-day Effective Yield     0.06%      (as of December 31, 2012) 35 0.0025 116 1997-11-30 2005-09-30 62 0.0002 1997-11-21 1997-11-21 0.0002 202 1997-11-21 0.0038 0.0063 0.0036 0.0061 141 456 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualTotalReturnsIncomeFundBarChart column period compact * ~</div> It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund. 0.0006 0 0.0009 Although the Fund seeks to maintain a net asset value of $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money by investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. -0.0002 -0.0002 0.006 0.0047 0.0036 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleShareholderFeesIncomeFund column period compact * ~</div> 0.018 0.0166 0.027 0.0175 0.025 37 62 120 200 0.0103 211 349 0.0119 0.0287 478 784 0.0495 0.0513 0.0243 0.004 0.0004 0.001 0.0006 0.1285 0.1209 0.0835 0.1256 0.16 0.0422 0.1683 0.0083 0.0009 0.0026 0.0046 0.0166 0.0595 -0.0289 0.0608 0.0521 0.0486 0.071 0.0518 0.0974 The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of a 90 Day U.S. Treasury bill index. The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. www.geam.com 1-800-242-0134 0.0441 0.0342 0.0326 0.0406 0.0223 0.0618 0.0396 Highest 2006-12-31 0.0132 Lowest 2010-03-31 0 7-day Yield 0.0006 1999-10-29 1999-10-29 1999-10-29 2005-09-30 1999-10-31 1999-10-31 1999-10-31 1997-12-02 2005-09-30 1997-11-30 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleShareholderFeesMoneyMarketFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualTotalReturnsMoneyMarketFundBarChart column period compact * ~</div> The example below is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for each of the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods or continue to hold them. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be: Portfolio Turnover Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for the periods ended December 31, 2012) The bar chart shows the performance of the Fund’s Investment Class shares. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Investment Class shares only and after-tax returns for Service Class shares will vary. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Investment Class shares only and after-tax returns for Service Class shares will vary. Highest/Lowest quarterly results during this time period were: Highest      11.77%      (quarter ended June 30, 2003) Lowest     -15.42%      (quarter ended December 31, 2008) Small-Cap Equity Fund Investment Class  GSVIX Investment Objective Long-term growth of capital. Fees and Expenses of the Fund The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment): Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) Expense Example The example below is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for each of the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods or continue to hold them. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same, taking into account the fee waiver in the first year only for each of the time periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be: Portfolio Turnover The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Expense Example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 36% of the average value of its portfolio. Principal Investment Strategies 0.0089 0.0001 0.0001 0.0091 0.009 -0.0001 92 289 503 1119 The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets under normal circumstances in equity securities of small-cap companies, such as common and preferred stocks. The Fund defines a small-cap company as one with a market capitalization that, at the time of investment, falls between (a) the bottom range of the Russell 2000® Index (Russell 2000 Index) and (b) the greater of either the top range of the Russell 2000 Index or $3 billion. As of December 31, 2012, the market capitalization of companies in the Russell 2000 Index ranged from $27 million to $4.66 billion*. The portfolio managers will not sell a stock merely because the market capitalization of a company in the portfolio moves outside of this capitalization range or because the index capitalization range changes. The Fund uses a multi-sub-adviser investment strategy that combines growth, value and core investment management styles. The investment adviser will allocate the Fund’s assets among the sub-advisers to maintain exposure to a combination of investment styles, but may have larger allocations to certain sub-advisers based on its assessment of the potential for better performance or to address capacity constraints of a particular sub-adviser, among other reasons. As a result, this orientation will typically produce a portfolio that does not materially favor value or growth style investing, and allows the Fund the potential to benefit from both value and growth cycles in the marketplace. Stock selection is key to the performance of the Fund. The portfolio managers seek to identify securities of companies with characteristics such as:<ul><li style="margin-left:-20px">high quality management focused on generating shareholder value</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">attractive products or services</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">appropriate capital structure</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">strong competitive positions in their industries</li></ul>In addition, the portfolio managers of a sub-adviser with a value investment style generally will seek to identify securities of companies with characteristics such as attractive valuation, while portfolio managers of a sub-adviser with a growth investment style generally will seek to identify securities of companies with strong growth potential. The portfolio managers may consider selling a security when one of these characteristics no longer applies, or when valuation becomes excessive and more attractive alternatives are identified. The Fund also may invest to a lesser extent in securities with capitalizations outside the Fund’s small-cap range, debt securities and securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers. The portfolio managers may also invest in various types of derivatives (such as options, futures and options on futures) to gain exposure to certain types of securities as an alternative to investing directly in such securities. * The Russell 2000 Index is constructed to provide an unbiased small-cap barometer and is reconstituted annually. The capitalization range, however, may change significantly intra-year due to changes in the market capitalization of securities in the Index. Principal Risks The principal risks of investing in the Fund are: Securities Market Risk is the risk that the value of securities owned by the Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting particular companies or the securities markets generally. A general downturn in the securities markets may cause multiple asset classes to decline in value simultaneously, although equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. Negative conditions and price declines may occur unexpectedly and dramatically. In addition, the Fund could be forced to sell portfolio securities at an inopportune time in order to meet unusually large or frequent redemption requests in times of overall market turmoil or declining prices for the securities. Small-Cap Company Risk is the risk that investing in the securities of small-cap companies may pose greater market and liquidity risks than larger, more established companies, because of limited product lines and/or operating history, limited financial resources, limited trading markets, and the potential lack of management depth. In addition, the securities of such companies are typically more volatile than securities of larger capitalization companies. Growth Investing Risk is the risk of investing in growth stocks that may be more volatile than other stocks because they are more sensitive to investor perceptions of the issuing company’s growth potential. Growth-oriented funds will typically underperform when value investing is in favor. Value Investing Risk is the risk of investing in undervalued stocks that may not realize their perceived value for extended periods of time or may never realize their perceived value. Value stocks may respond differently to market and other developments than other types of stocks. Value-oriented funds will typically underperform when growth investing is in favor. Allocation Risk is the risk that GE Asset Management may not allocate assets of the Fund among investment management styles in an optimal manner, if, among other reasons, it does not correctly assess the attractiveness of an investment style. Foreign Investment Risk is the risk that investing in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers may result in the Fund experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to smaller markets, differing reporting, accounting and auditing standards, nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockages and political changes or diplomatic developments. The costs of investing in many foreign markets are higher than the U.S. and investments may be less liquid. Recently, additional risks have arisen related to the high levels of debt of various European countries such as Greece, Italy and Spain. One or more member states might exit the European Union, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy. These problems, and related political and monetary efforts to address these problems, may increase the potential for market declines in one or more member states that can spread to global markets. These increased risks may persist and may result in greater volatility in the securities markets and the potential for impaired liquidity and valuation. Valuation Risk is the risk that the portfolio securities that have been valued using techniques other than market quotations, may have valuations that are different from those produced using other methodologies, and that such securities may be sold at discounts to the values established by the Fund. Currency Risk is the risk that the dollar value of foreign investments will change in response to changes in currency exchange rates. If a foreign currency weakens against the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of an investment denominated in that currency would also decline. Credit Risk is the risk that the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security, or the counterparty of a derivatives contract or repurchase agreement, is unable or unwilling (or is perceived to be unable or unwilling) to make timely payment of principal and/or interest, or to otherwise honor its obligations. Interest Rate Risk is the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of changes in interest rates. A fund with a longer average portfolio duration will be more sensitive to changes in interest rates than a fund with a shorter average portfolio duration. Derivatives Risk is a combination of several risks, including the risks that: (1) an investment in a derivative instrument will not correlate well with the performance of the securities or asset class to which the Fund seeks exposure, (2) a derivative instrument entailing leverage may result in a loss greater than the principal amount invested, and (3) derivatives not traded on an exchange may be subject to credit risk, as well as liquidity risk and the related risk that the instrument is difficult or impossible to value accurately. The methodology the Fund uses to establish the fair value of a derivative may result in a value materially different from the value obtained using an alternative methodology. It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. 0.0036 An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. International Equity Fund Investment Class  GIEIX 1-877-554-3777 Investment Objective www.geam.com The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. Long-term growth of capital. Performance Fees and Expenses of the Fund The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. Past performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividend income and capital gains distributions. The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. For updated performance information, please visit the Fund’s website at www.geam.com or call the GE S&SP Service Center at 1-877-554-3777. The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment): 0.0002 Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) 0.0038 Expense Example The example below is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for each of the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods or continue to hold them. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be: Portfolio Turnover The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Expense Example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 50% of the average value of its portfolio. Principal Investment Strategies The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets under normal circumstances in equity securities, such as common and preferred stocks. The Fund invests primarily (meaning at least 65%) in companies in both developed and emerging market countries outside the U.S. An issuer is considered to be located outside the U.S. if at least 50% of its revenues or profits are from business activities located outside the U.S., at least 50% of its assets are located outside the U.S., or the principal trading market for its securities is located outside the U.S. The portfolio managers focus on companies whose security prices they believe do not fully reflect their potential for growth. Under normal circumstances, the Fund’s assets are invested in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) companies representing at least three different countries. Stock selection is key to the performance of the Fund. The portfolio managers seek to identify securities of companies with characteristics such as: <ul> <li style="margin-left:-20px">low valuation relative to their long term cash earnings potential</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">potential for significant improvement in the company’s business</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">financial strength (favorable debt ratios and other financial characteristics) </li><li style="margin-left:-20px">sufficient liquidity</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">large or medium capitalization (meaning a market capitalization of $2 billion or more) </li></ul>The portfolio managers may consider selling a security when one of these characteristics no longer applies, or when valuation becomes excessive and more attractive alternatives are identified. The Fund also may invest to a lesser extent in debt securities and may invest in securities of companies located in the U.S. The portfolio managers may also invest in various types of derivatives (such as options, futures and options on futures) to gain exposure to certain types of securities as an alternative to investing directly in such securities. 0.0036 Principal Risks The principal risks of investing in the Fund are: Securities Market Risk is the risk that the value of securities owned by the Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting particular companies or the securities markets generally. A general downturn in the securities markets may cause multiple asset classes to decline in value simultaneously, although equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. Negative conditions and price declines may occur unexpectedly and dramatically. In addition, the Fund could be forced to sell portfolio securities at an inopportune time in order to meet unusually large or frequent redemption requests in times of overall market turmoil or declining prices for the securities. Foreign Investment Risk is the risk that investing in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers may result in the Fund experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to smaller markets, differing reporting, accounting and auditing standards, nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockages and political changes or diplomatic developments. The costs of investing in many foreign markets are higher than the U.S., and investments may be less liquid. Recently, additional risks have arisen related to the high levels of debt of various European countries such as Greece, Italy and Spain. One or more member states might exit the European Union, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy. These problems, and related political and monetary efforts to address these problems, may increase the potential for market declines in one or more member states that can spread to global markets. These increased risks may persist and may result in greater volatility in the securities markets and the potential for impaired liquidity and valuation. Currency Risk is the risk that the dollar value of foreign investments will change in response to changes in currency exchange rates. If a foreign currency weakens against the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of an investment denominated in that currency would also decline. Growth Investing Risk is the risk of investing in growth stocks that may be more volatile than other stocks because they are more sensitive to investor perceptions of the issuing company’s growth potential. Growth-oriented funds will typically underperform when value investing is in favor. Mid-Cap Company Risk is the risk that investing in securities of mid-cap companies could entail greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. Mid-cap companies tend to have more narrow product lines, more limited financial resources and a more limited trading market for their stocks, as compared with larger companies. As a result, their stock prices may decline more significantly or more rapidly than stocks of larger companies as market conditions change. Emerging Markets Risk is the risk of investing in securities of companies located in emerging market countries, which primarily includes increased foreign investment risk. Emerging market countries may have unstable governments and/or economies that are subject to sudden change, and may also lack the legal, business and social framework to support securities markets, which tends to make investments less liquid and more volatile. Valuation Risk is the risk that the portfolio securities that have been valued using techniques other than market quotations, may have valuations that are different from those produced using other methodologies, and that such securities may be sold at discounts to the values established by the Fund. Credit Risk is the risk that the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security, or the counterparty of a derivatives contract or repurchase agreement, is unable or unwilling (or is perceived to be unable or unwilling) to make timely payment of principal and/or interest, or to otherwise honor its obligations. Interest Rate Risk is the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of changes in interest rates. A fund with a longer average portfolio duration will be more sensitive to changes in interest rates than a fund with a shorter average portfolio duration. Derivatives Risk is a combination of several risks, including the risks that: (1) an investment in a derivative instrument will not correlate well with the performance of the securities or asset class to which the Fund seeks exposure, (2) a derivative instrument entailing leverage may result in a loss greater than the principal amount invested, and (3) derivatives not traded on an exchange may be subject to credit risk, as well as liquidity risk and the related risk that the instrument is difficult or impossible to value accurately. The methodology the Fund uses to establish the fair value of a derivative may result in a value materially different from the value obtained using an alternative methodology. It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. Performance The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. Past performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividend income and capital gains distributions. The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. For updated performance information, please visit the Fund’s website at www.geam.com or call the GE S&SP Service Center at 1-877-554-3777. Calendar Year Total Returns (%) <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleShareholderFeesStrategicInvestmentFundInvestmentClass column period compact * ~</div> Highest/Lowest quarterly results during this time period were: Highest      24.64%      (quarter ended June 30, 2009) Lowest     -23.06%      (quarter ended December 31, 2008) Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for the periods ended December 31, 2012) Calendar Year Total Returns (%) Highest/Lowest quarterly results during this time period were: Highest      20.58%      (quarter ended June 30, 2009) Lowest     -27.40%      (quarter ended December 31, 2008) Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for the periods ended December 31, 2012) Highest 0.2058 2009-06-30 Lowest -0.274 2008-12-31 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualTotalReturnsStrategicInvestmentFundInvestmentClassBarChart column period compact * ~</div> 0.5 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleShareholderFeesInternationalEquityFundInvestmentClass column period compact * ~</div> It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of a broad-based securities market index. The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. www.geam.com 0.2437 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAverageAnnualTotalReturnsTransposedStrategicInvestmentFundInvestmentClass column period compact * ~</div> 1-877-554-3777 0.1565 0.0948 Highest 0.1358 37 2009-06-30 0.0238 0.2464 120 -0.3664 Lowest 211 2008-12-31 0.3057 478 0.2769 -0.2306 0.0327 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualFundOperatingExpensesInternationalEquityFundInvestmentClass column period compact * ~</div> 0.1485 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleExpenseExampleTransposedStrategicInvestmentFundInvestmentClass column period compact * ~</div> 0.1485 0.1636 0.0461 0.0355 0.0866 0.0971 0.1285 0.16 0.0422 0.1683 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleExpenseExampleTransposedInternationalEquityFundInvestmentClass column period compact * ~</div> 0.0815 0.0642 0.0083 0.0166 0.0595 -0.0289 0.0608 0.071 0.0518 0.0974 0.4054 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualFundOperatingExpensesStrategicInvestmentFundInvestmentClass column period compact * ~</div> 0.1611 0.0441 0.0223 0.0618 0.193 0.0396 0.252 0.2362 -0.4435 0.2735 0.0549 -0.1589 0.2079 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualTotalReturnsInternationalEquityFundInvestmentClassBarChart column period compact * ~</div> 1998-08-03 1998-07-31 January 28, 2014 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAverageAnnualTotalReturnsTransposedInternationalEquityFundInvestmentClass column period compact * ~</div> 0.0055 0.0001 0.0056 57 179 313 701 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleShareholderFeesSmall-CapEquityFundInvestmentClass column period compact * ~</div> 0.2079 0.1732 -0.0369 -0.0535 0.0863 0.0821 0.0498 0.044 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualFundOperatingExpensesSmall-CapEquityFundInvestmentClass column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleExpenseExampleTransposedSmall-CapEquityFundInvestmentClass column period compact * ~</div> 1997-11-25 1997-11-30 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualTotalReturnsSmall-CapEquityFundInvestmentClassBarChart column period compact * ~</div> 0.02 -0.02 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAverageAnnualTotalReturnsTransposedSmall-CapEquityFundInvestmentClass column period compact * ~</div> Investment Objective Maximum total return (total return includes both income and capital appreciation). Fees and Expenses of the Fund The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund. Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment): Annual Fund Operating Expenses (expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment) Expense Example The example below is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for each of the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods or continue to hold them. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Fund’s operating expenses remain the same, taking into account the fee waiver in the first year only for each of the time periods. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be: Principal Investment Strategies The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in a combination of U.S. and foreign equity and debt securities and cash. The Fund’s asset allocation process utilizes information from GE Asset Management’s Asset Allocation Committee to diversify holdings across these asset classes. The Fund adjusts its weightings based on market and economic conditions to meet its objective. The Fund invests in equity securities, such as common and preferred stocks, principally for their capital appreciation potential and investment-grade debt securities principally for their income potential. The Fund invests in cash principally for the preservation of capital, income potential or maintenance of liquidity. Within each asset class, the portfolio managers primarily use active security selection to choose securities based on the perceived merits of individual issuers, although portfolio managers of different asset classes or strategies may place different emphasis on the various characteristics of a company (as identified below) during the selection process. The portfolio managers seek to identify equity securities of companies with characteristics such as:<ul> <li style="margin-left:-20px"> strong earnings growth</li><li style="margin-left:-20px"> favorable valuation</li><li style="margin-left:-20px"> a presence in successful industries</li><li style="margin-left:-20px"> high quality management focused on generating shareholder value</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">large or medium capitalization (meaning a market capitalization of $2 billion or more)</li></ul>The portfolio managers seek to identify debt securities with characteristics such as:<ul><li style="margin-left:-20px"> attractive yields and prices</li><li style="margin-left:-20px">the potential for capital appreciation</li><li style="margin-left:-20px"> reasonable credit quality (typically investment grade debt securities, such as mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds, U.S. Government securities and money market instruments)</li></ul>The portfolio managers may consider selling a security when one of these characteristics no longer applies, or when valuation becomes excessive and more attractive alternatives are identified. The portion of the Fund invested in debt securities normally has a weighted average maturity of approximately five to ten years, but is subject to no limitation with respect to the maturities of the instruments in which it may invest. The Fund may also invest in various types of derivatives (such as options, futures and options on futures) to gain exposure to certain types of securities or asset classes (such as securities of small capitalization companies) as an alternative to investing directly in such securities or asset classes, to manage currency exposure and interest rate exposure (also known as duration), and to manage exposure to credit quality. The Fund may hedge a portion of its foreign currency risk but is not required to do so. The Fund may also invest to a lesser extent in high yield securities (also known as “junk bonds”), equity and debt securities of companies that are located in emerging market countries, and exchange traded funds (ETFs) to gain exposure to securities including those of U.S. issuers that are principally engaged in or related to the real estate industry and to securities of issuers in emerging markets. Principal Risks The principal risks of investing in the Fund are: Securities Market Risk is the risk that the value of securities owned by the Fund may go up or down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, due to factors affecting particular companies or the securities markets generally. A general downturn in the securities markets may cause multiple asset classes to decline in value simultaneously, although equity securities generally have greater price volatility than fixed income securities. Negative conditions and price declines may occur unexpectedly and dramatically. In addition, the Fund could be forced to sell portfolio securities at an inopportune time in order to meet unusually large or frequent redemption requests in times of overall market turmoil or declining prices for the securities. Growth Investing Risk is the risk of investing in growth stocks that may be more volatile than other stocks because they are more sensitive to investor perceptions of the issuing company’s growth potential. Growth-oriented funds will typically underperform when value investing is in favor. Value Investing Risk is the risk of investing in undervalued stocks that may not realize their perceived value for extended periods of time or may never realize their perceived value. Value stocks may respond differently to market and other developments than other types of stocks. Value-oriented funds will typically underperform when growth investing is in favor. Foreign Investment Risk is the risk that investing in securities of foreign (non-U.S.) issuers may result in the Fund experiencing more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies, due to smaller markets, differing reporting, accounting and auditing standards, nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation, currency blockages and political changes or diplomatic developments. The costs of investing in many foreign markets are higher than the U.S., and investments may be less liquid. Recently, additional risks have arisen related to the high levels of debt of various European countries such as Greece, Italy and Spain. One or more member states might exit the European Union, placing its currency and banking system in jeopardy. These problems, and related political and monetary efforts to address these problems, may increase the potential for market declines in one or more member states that can spread to global markets. These increased risks may persist and may result in greater volatility in the securities markets and the potential for impaired liquidity and valuation. Currency Risk is the risk that the dollar value of foreign investments will change in response to changes in currency exchange rates. If a foreign currency weakens against the U.S. dollar, the U.S. dollar value of an investment denominated in that currency would also decline. Mid-Cap Company Risk is the risk that investing in the securities of mid-cap companies could entail greater risks than investments in larger, more established companies. Mid-cap companies tend to have more narrow product lines, more limited financial resources and a more limited trading market for their stocks, as compared with larger companies. As a result, their stock prices may decline significantly as market conditions change. Small-Cap Company Risk is the risk that investing in the securities of small-cap companies may pose greater market and liquidity risks than larger, more established companies, because of limited product lines and/or operating history, limited financial resources, limited trading markets, and the potential lack of management depth. In addition, the securities of such companies are typically more volatile than securities of larger capitalization companies. Interest Rate Risk is the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of changes in interest rates. A fund with a longer average portfolio duration will be more sensitive to changes in interest rates than a fund with a shorter average portfolio duration. Credit Risk is the risk that the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security, or the counterparty of a derivatives contract or repurchase agreement, is unable or unwilling (or is perceived to be unable or unwilling) to make timely payment of principal and/or interest, or to otherwise honor its obligations. Prepayment Risk is the risk that during periods of falling interest rates, issuers of debt securities may repay higher rate securities before their maturity dates. This may cause the Fund to lose potential price appreciation and to be forced to reinvest the unanticipated proceeds at lower interest rates. Allocation Risk is the risk that GE Asset Management may not allocate assets of the Fund among strategies or asset classes in an optimal manner, if, among other reasons, it does not correctly assess the attractiveness of a strategy or asset class. Valuation Risk is the risk that the portfolio securities that have been valued using techniques other than market quotations, may have valuations that are different from those produced using other methodologies, and that such securities may be sold at discounts to the values established by the Fund. Liquidity Risk is the risk that the Fund cannot readily sell securities within seven days, at approximately the price at which the Fund has valued them or at a favorable time or price during periods of infrequent trading. Illiquid investments may trade at a substantial discount and may be subject to wide fluctuations in market value. High Yield Securities Risk is the risk that high yield securities or unrated securities of similar credit quality (commonly known as “ junk bonds”) are more likely to default than higher rated securities. The market value of these securities is more sensitive to corporate developments and economic conditions and can be volatile. Market conditions can diminish liquidity and make accurate valuations difficult to obtain. Emerging Markets Risk is the risk of investing in securities of companies located in emerging market countries, which primarily includes increased foreign investment risk. Emerging market countries may have unstable governments and/or economies that are subject to sudden change, and may also lack the legal, business and social framework to support securities markets, which tends to make investments less liquid and more volatile. Real Estate Securities Risk is the risk that an investment in real estate securities will be closely linked to the performance of the real estate markets. Property values or income may fall due to increasing vacancies or declining rents resulting from economic, legal, cultural or technological developments. Derivatives Risk is a combination of several risks, including the risks that: (1) an investment in a derivative instrument will not correlate well with the performance of the securities or asset class to which the Fund seeks exposure, (2) a derivative instrument entailing leverage may result in a loss greater than the principal amount invested, and (3) derivatives not traded on an exchange may be subject to credit risk, as well as liquidity risk and the related risk that the instrument is difficult or impossible to value accurately. The methodology the Fund uses to establish the fair value of a derivative may result in a value materially different from the value obtained using an alternative methodology. It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. Portfolio Turnover The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in the Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Expense Example, affect the Fund’s performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 188% of the average value of its portfolio. Performance The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of three broad-based securities market indices. Past performance assumes the reinvestment of all dividend income and capital gains distributions. The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. For updated performance information, please visit the Fund’s website at www.geam.com or call the GE S&SP Service Center at 1-877-554-3777. Calendar Year Total Returns (%) Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for the periods ended December 31, 2012) 0.2036 0.0836 0.039 0.1426 0.1188 -0.2888 0.2139 0.0976 -0.0256 0.1285 Strategic Investment Fund Investment Class  GSIVX 1999-10-29 1999-10-31 1999-10-31 1999-10-31 Highest 2003-06-30 0.1177 Lowest 2008-12-31 -0.1542 Highest/Lowest quarterly results during this time period were: Highest      11.77%      (quarter ended June 30, 2003) Lowest     -15.42%      (quarter ended December 31, 2008) January 28, 2014 It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund, and this risk of loss may be heightened if you hold shares of the Fund for a shorter period. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of any bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. The bar chart and the Average Annual Total Returns table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns compare with the returns of three broad-based securities market indices. The Fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. www.geam.com 1-877-554-3777 1.88 -0.0002 <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleShareholderFeesInternationalEquityFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualFundOperatingExpensesInternationalEquityFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleShareholderFeesStrategicInvestmentFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleExpenseExampleTransposedInternationalEquityFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualFundOperatingExpensesStrategicInvestmentFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleShareholderFeesSmall-CapEquityFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualTotalReturnsInternationalEquityFundBarChart column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualFundOperatingExpensesSmall-CapEquityFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAverageAnnualTotalReturnsTransposedInternationalEquityFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleExpenseExampleTransposedStrategicInvestmentFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualTotalReturnsStrategicInvestmentFundBarChart column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAverageAnnualTotalReturnsTransposedSmall-CapEquityFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAverageAnnualTotalReturnsTransposedStrategicInvestmentFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleExpenseExampleTransposedSmall-CapEquityFund column period compact * ~</div> <div style="display:none">~ http://www.geam.com/role/ScheduleAnnualTotalReturnsSmall-CapEquityFundBarChart column period compact * ~</div> 0.36 7-day Effective Yield 0.06 2012-12-31 2012-12-31 The Fund's management fee is a "unitary" fee that includes most operating expenses payable by the Fund. The rate fluctuates based upon the average daily net assets of the Fund, and may be higher or lower than shown above. GE Asset Management has entered into a contractual arrangement with GE Institutional Funds (the "Trust") to waive a portion of its management fee charged to the Fund in an amount equal to the management fee payable to GE Asset Management by the GE Institutional Money Market Fund with respect to the Fund's cash holdings invested in the GE Institutional Money Market Fund, if any. Such contractual management fee waiver arrangement will extend through January 28, 2014, and can be changed or terminated only with the approval of the Trust's Board of Trustees and GE Asset Management. The Fund's management fee is a "unitary" fee that includes most operating expenses payable by the Fund.